Blue Devil Bulletin

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Our current French Teacher Mrs. Faye Husseini is preparing for maternity leave this semester. The position has been posted on the District Website, but has not yet been filled. More details can be reviewed in this link to the job posting: Long Term French Substitute. Our Human Resources team has been actively recruiting locally to fill this position. We are reaching out to request your assistance in identifying any community members or qualified individuals in the area with potential to serve as a long term French-speaking sub in this capacity. Any referrals you may have for individuals with interest would be greatly appreciated as we are striving to secure a substitute as soon as possible.

Best regards,

Moussa Hamka, Principal

Cindy Parravano, Assistant Principal

Joseph Spryszak, Assistant Principal

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IZeIe3qi8AzG60C3SbHUPBJBq_CZnxbhV1sd0ccByMs/edit

Athletic Schedules

Go Fan to purchase tickets for sporting events

There will be an option to purchase tickets at the gate via credit card.

Guidelines for safe attendance at GPPSS athletic events

Please reach out to Kristen Stovall with any questions, 313-432-3542

Attention Senior Parents:

If you are still interested in getting a parent ad for the yearbook please email Mr. Cilluffo for more details cillufj@gpschools.org

If you are interested, we are selling past yearbooks (2021, 2022 and 2023) for $10.00 each. Please contact Mr. Cilluffo at cillufj@gpschools.org

What is a Mothers’ Club Scholarship?

Each year the Mothers’ Club designates one-third of its fundraising profits for financial need

and merit scholarships to graduating seniors planning to continue their education at a public or

private college or university or at a vocational school. In 2023, the Mothers’ Club awarded over

$55,000 in scholarship money. Awards will range in amounts up to $2,500.

What is the Application Process?

Students who apply to the Mothers’ Club will be considered for all applicable scholarships. The

application deadline is Friday, March 1, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Late applications will NOT be

accepted.

1. Complete the online portion of the application using the following Google form link:

https://forms.gle/ASMZgWF98XnLPg4A6

2. Print out and complete the attached application form and submit it with the other

required materials to the Counseling Office in a sealed envelope addressed to Laurie

Martin, Mothers’ Club Vice President, Scholarship.

a. We realize you may have pulled together a lot of this information for your

college application processes. Feel free to submit a copy of relevant sections of

your Common App (e.g., activities, leadership) in lieu of filling out Section 2 of

the Mothers’ Club scholarship application. The format is much less important to

us than the information it contains.

3. Write a cover letter addressed to the Mothers’ Club Scholarship Committee. This is an

opportunity to tell us a little more about you, your accomplishments, and any additional

information that distinguishes you.

4. Include a letter of recommendation from a teacher or employer. Again, please feel free

to use a letter of recommendation written for your college applications or other post-

graduation plans. This letter does not need to be addressed to the Mothers’ Club or

reference your scholarship application.

5. Include a small current photo with your application.

6. Participate in a 15-minute interview with the Mothers’ Club Vice Presidents of

Scholarship and Enrichment. Interviews will take place during school in the

Counseling Office on March 15, 18, and 19, 2024. You will be sent a link to sign up

for an interview time slot during the first week of March.

What are the Scholarship Requirements?

1. Parent/family must be a Mothers’ Club member. Please confirm this with your

parent/guardian before submitting your application.

a. Not yet a member? www.mothersclubgps.com

2. Students must have applied to a public or private college or university or vocational

school for Fall 2024.

3. Applicants must meet the minimum grade point average:

a. Need-based applicants: minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average.

b. Merit applicants: minimum of a 3.3 grade point average.

4. All applicants must demonstrate exceptional leadership, community service, involvement

in extracurricular activities, and/or work experience. All applicants must demonstrate

outstanding achievement or accomplishment in some area.

5. Need-Based Scholarship applicants

a. Part 4 of the Mothers’ Club Application must be completed.

b. Submit a current FAFSA form including the EFC (expected family contribution)

number. Note: Financial need is roughly defined as a FAFSA EFC number that

is lower than the annual cost of attending a public Michigan university. Special

situations can also be taken into consideration.

c. All financial information will be sent directly to an independent third party for

review and kept confidential. Mothers' Club members involved in the

scholarship process do not ever have access to this information. Please place

financial information in a separate sealed envelope address with the

student's name.

When will Scholarships be Awarded?

All applicants will be notified of a decision by email after all the interviews are completed.

Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Mothers' Club Scholarship Awards Night on

Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the South Auditorium. Attendance and proper dress are required.

Recipients of some community scholarships may also be required to attend a meeting of that

organization.

Your initiative to undertake the scholarship process is very commendable during this busy time

of the year. Your accomplishments and efforts are appreciated. If you have any questions, please

contact Laurie Martin, VP Scholarship at (617) 894-4168 or scholarship@mothersclubgps.com.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024 AT 3:30 PM.

BOTH THE ONLINE (PART 1) AND HARD COPY COMPONENTS (PARTS 2 and 3) MUST BE

SUBMITTED BY THIS DATE.

Please use the following Jostens link to order any Graduation merchandise, including cap/gown and extra tassels.

This is the beginning of a busy school year for our Seniors, please let me know if you have any questions. I'm available in the Student Activities office, room 131 or (313) 432-3518. I will do all that I can to help you!

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1064224/Grosse-Pointe-South-High-School/

A few common Q/As:

- Yes, this is the same navy cap/gown that we've been using for years, so you're welcome to try on your sibling's, neighbors, friend's, or even your parents! I highly recommend a fresh wash in cold water & hang dry or send to the dry cleaners and order a new tassel!

- Jostens is a partner vendor and we have a great relationship with them, so if there's something you need, please ask. We do not make any money from your Jostens purchases, so don't feel inclined to over order. We do not have access to your on-line orders or tracking information, we only have access to merchandise that actually arrives at school.

- Naturally, the website will provide you with the most expensive packages first. Keep scrolling down to the bottom of the page for the most basic Cap/Gown/Tassel package for $58.

- Keep in mind, pricing will increase closer to graduation date.

- Most merchandise gets bulk-shipped to GP South later in the school year. Students will be informed as to when to pick up merchandise. Cap/Gown distribution is tentatively scheduled for the final week of school. (more info to come closer to date)

- Student Activities, room 131 does have some unused or gently used cap/gowns on hand, so if you are in financial need, you can take one of ours.

Mrs. Petz / Melissa Ryan-Petz

Student Activities / Instagram: GPSouth_StudentActivities

Grosse Pointe South High School

11 Grosse Pointe Blvd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

phone: (313) 432-3518

petzm@gpschools.org

February 14th - COUNT DAY

February 19th - 23rd - Mid Winter Break

March 7th - Coffee and Conversation with the Principal

March 7th - Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 25th -29th - Spring Break