Happy New Year!
We had a meeting today to update YLA members of happenings in the organization and to plan for the future.
Last Friday was the Chili Cookoff and $401.92 was raised for the Taylor County Humane Society. We will have a check presentation during AA assembly on Tuesday, February 4.
We also talked about Youth in Government. It is imperative that everyone works on their bills/cases as soon as possible. If you need ideas, see Mr. Zukowski. Also, you will need to pay the final fees online by the first week of February.
We talked about having a car show and a canned food drive. We have permission to have a Teacher Pageant prior to Spring Break.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, January 24, 2020
Sunday, December 15, 2019
December YLA Update
We are getting ready for Christmas and YLA will be partaking in some activities for the holidays!
On Sunday, December 22, we will be visiting nursing homes. We will meet at the hospital at 3:00 and Rosewood at 5:00. You can choose to participate in either one or both of them.
We had the money and gift certificate tree raffle fundraiser over the past few weeks. Please turn in the money on Monday.
If you are participating in Youth in Government, you need to see Mr. Zukowski for a packet of information concerning this. A folder has been shared on OneDrive as well. You will need to edit the document that has your and your partner's name on it. If you are doing judicial, there has been a local attorney who has offered to help out. If you have not registered online yet, please do it soon!
Let me know if you have any questions.
On Sunday, December 22, we will be visiting nursing homes. We will meet at the hospital at 3:00 and Rosewood at 5:00. You can choose to participate in either one or both of them.
We had the money and gift certificate tree raffle fundraiser over the past few weeks. Please turn in the money on Monday.
If you are participating in Youth in Government, you need to see Mr. Zukowski for a packet of information concerning this. A folder has been shared on OneDrive as well. You will need to edit the document that has your and your partner's name on it. If you are doing judicial, there has been a local attorney who has offered to help out. If you have not registered online yet, please do it soon!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Friday, November 29, 2019
Grafton YLA Update for November 30
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Break.
We have a number of activities planned for our YLA organization.
First, we have a gift card tree raffle. See the picture below to find out more about it. See Mr. Zukowski or Braydon to get your tickets to sell.
We will also go to two nursing homes on December 22 for festivities with the residents there. Please join us and we will have more details later.
We had five members attend Fall Conference at Jackson's Mill a couple weekends ago and they came back with many innovative ideas for our organization.
We need to start thinking about planning for Model United Nations and Youth in Government that will be here before we know it.
For Model UN, we need to write resolutions for a nation we are representing. Students will work in teams of two for the nation. We should have Participation Agreements by November 22. This was an oversight on my part. I will contact YLA on Monday about it.
The Participation Agreement for Youth in Government is due Thursday, December 5 (this week) and I need to know which students are going to do what. I would like to see a Judicial team this year. Up to four students can participate in a case. This will cost $270 total and a deposit can be put down. All fees and bills must be submitted by February 8. See this site for more details.
Feel free to see Mr. Zukowski in Room 201, Braydon, or any of the officers for more information.
We have a number of activities planned for our YLA organization.
First, we have a gift card tree raffle. See the picture below to find out more about it. See Mr. Zukowski or Braydon to get your tickets to sell.
We will also go to two nursing homes on December 22 for festivities with the residents there. Please join us and we will have more details later.
We had five members attend Fall Conference at Jackson's Mill a couple weekends ago and they came back with many innovative ideas for our organization.
We need to start thinking about planning for Model United Nations and Youth in Government that will be here before we know it.
For Model UN, we need to write resolutions for a nation we are representing. Students will work in teams of two for the nation. We should have Participation Agreements by November 22. This was an oversight on my part. I will contact YLA on Monday about it.
The Participation Agreement for Youth in Government is due Thursday, December 5 (this week) and I need to know which students are going to do what. I would like to see a Judicial team this year. Up to four students can participate in a case. This will cost $270 total and a deposit can be put down. All fees and bills must be submitted by February 8. See this site for more details.
Feel free to see Mr. Zukowski in Room 201, Braydon, or any of the officers for more information.
Saturday, September 28, 2019
YLA Update for September 27
- See previous post. Click this link.
- Here are possible activities for the year:
- School Supply Drive - End of Ocotber
- Car Show - Beginning of 2020, need volunters to take place at AJ Elementary, $10 entry fee, 50/50 raffles, food and trophies
- Volunteer at nursing home - lunch with residents
- Toy Drive during winter- moeny is easier than items
- Teacher pageant in spring
- Fundraising for Youth in Government
- Here are the dates for YLA events:
- Fall Conference (November 22-24) $165 at Jackson's Mill
- Model UN (March 6-8) $270 in Mineral Wells
- Youth in Government (April 23-25) $270 in Charleston
- Let Mr. Zukowski know which YLA events you intend to register for.
- You will need to register online as a student for $20 to become affiliated with Grafton High School YLA.
See Mr. Zukowski for more information.
Next meeting will be Frida,y October 11 during AA.
Sunday, September 8, 2019
YLA at GHS 2019-20
Some students met with Mr. Zukowski on Friday, September 6 to talk about plans this school year. This was an informal meeting. We will have a formal meeting on Thursday, September 12 to have a formal election after nominations that will be submitted to Mr. Zukowski by Wednesday.
Read the following for details:
Read the following for details:
- If you want to run for one of the following officers, see Mr. Zukowski by Wednesday to be put on a ballot for Thursday morning.
- Here are the offices up for consideration: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Chaplain, and Historian
- Here are some possibilities for community service projects:
- School supply drive
- Homecoming Spirit week (week of October 5)
- Volunteer at a nursing home
- Volunteer at Cross Country Meet
- Check on possibly cleaning after a soccer or football game
- Here are the dates for YLA events:
- Fall Conference (November 22-24) $165 at Jackson's Mill
- Model UN (March 6-8) $270 in Mineral Wells
- Youth in Government (April 23-25) $270 in Charleston
- Let Mr. Zukowski know which YLA events you intend to register for.
- You will need to register online as a student for $20 to become affiliated with Grafton High School YLA.
See Mr. Zukowski for more information.
I hope to see everyone on Thursday.
Monday, April 8, 2019
Camp Horseshoe Opportunities
We have a couple opportunities for Camp Horseshoe this summer.
The first is Entrepreneurship Summit for High School Students taking place June 9-15. There are two scholarships available for Grafton High School. If you are interested, see Mr. Zukowski.
The second is the Senior Leadership Summit taking place June 16-22. The Grafton Lions Club has one scholarship available to attend this camp. If you are interested, see Mr. Zukowski. The Lions Club will be making their selection April 23rd.
For more information on Camp Horseshoe, click this link.
The first is Entrepreneurship Summit for High School Students taking place June 9-15. There are two scholarships available for Grafton High School. If you are interested, see Mr. Zukowski.
The second is the Senior Leadership Summit taking place June 16-22. The Grafton Lions Club has one scholarship available to attend this camp. If you are interested, see Mr. Zukowski. The Lions Club will be making their selection April 23rd.
For more information on Camp Horseshoe, click this link.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
YLA Update for April 4
We met this morning about the blanket drive.
We will conduct the blanket drive April 8-11 (Monday-Thursday) in front of the cafeteria between 7:15-7:50. We will be accepting new or like new blankets to benefit WVU Children's Hospital.
The following students have volunteered to collect the blankets each day:
Monday: Braydon, Makenzie. Frederique
Tuesday: Aiden, Blayde
Wednesday: Torrie, Payton, Fletcher
Thursday: Torrie, Payton, Blayde
The following will bake cookies; Payton, Makenzie
If you want to volunteer, let Mr. Zukowski know.
We will find a time to send them to Morgantown as a group if possible.
We are still planning to visit Rosewood Nursing Home. We will likely do it in May.
We will order graduation cords for the Seniors.
We will conduct the blanket drive April 8-11 (Monday-Thursday) in front of the cafeteria between 7:15-7:50. We will be accepting new or like new blankets to benefit WVU Children's Hospital.
The following students have volunteered to collect the blankets each day:
Monday: Braydon, Makenzie. Frederique
Tuesday: Aiden, Blayde
Wednesday: Torrie, Payton, Fletcher
Thursday: Torrie, Payton, Blayde
The following will bake cookies; Payton, Makenzie
If you want to volunteer, let Mr. Zukowski know.
We will find a time to send them to Morgantown as a group if possible.
We are still planning to visit Rosewood Nursing Home. We will likely do it in May.
We will order graduation cords for the Seniors.
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