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NewsFlash NewsFlash Content: <DIV><SPAN style="Z-INDEX: 251657728; POSITION: absolute; mso-ignore: vglayout"><BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> </SPAN>12/18/09<BR> One last thing before I go--Ms. Hummel, the registrar, Ms. Drew, the assistant principal for instruction, and I have been working yesterday and today to place juniors in test prep (e2020 study skills) next semester, if their diagnostic scores indicated a need. We have very little latitude about NOT placing students in test prep, however, there will be a process in place that will allow parents to request to have their student removed from the test prep class. Additionally, we are changing some students from chemistry next semester to environmental science, if they failed their science diagnostic. This will allow them to work on preparing to pass the science portion of the graduation test and will allow them to receive science credit for the purpose of promotion to 12th grade. These students will have the option of tackling chemistry next year. The students were told ahead of time that their diagnostic test scores would determine their course schedule next semester. By the way, I've been working from a roster of scores, but I don't think that individual scores have been printed and distributed to the students or mailed home. To find out the timeline on that, please contact our testing coordinator, Ms. Shasta Fahs.<BR> Whew! I hope there isn't too much fallout from the changes we made and that students and parents understand that we're trying to act in the best interest of the students. If there is a concern, please let's work on it in 2010! See you then!<BR> <BR> 12/18/09<BR> I hope you all have a wonderful, restful holiday break! Here's some information from Mrs. McKinney that I thought you'd find elucidating:<BR> <BR> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">A copy of the student’s spring schedule on white paper will be available during open house on Wednesday, January 6. We will be asking PTSA volunteers to distribute these from tables in the GA building on the Mansfield Street side. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">A set of student spring semester official schedules for your first block spring semester classes will be printed on colored paper and placed in teachers’ mailboxes late on Wednesday, January 6. Teachers will pick up these schedules from their mailboxes on the morning of Thursday, January 7, and will distribute them to their first block students on Jan. 7.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Report cards will be printed by first block teacher and will also be in the teacher mailboxes for distribution to spring semester first block students on Jan. 7. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Students who will attend BHS or GICA for first block courses spring semester are asked to report to the registrar’s office area to pick up their official schedules and their report cards after 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 7. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <BR> 12/16/09<BR> A few announcements:<BR> Be reminded that there will be a 2nd semester Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 6th from 5:30 to 6:30!<BR> I'm passing along an opportunity for students as follows:<BR> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Leadership Unplugged: A CNN Experience is a 21st Century Leaders summer program for a diverse group of 100 current Georgia high school sophomores and juniors that focuses on media, current events, and expanding worldviews, with the help of the worldwide leader in news, CNN. The 2010 session will take place June 20 - 25, 2010, on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus. The application deadline is January 29, 2010.</SPAN> </P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Our newest summer program, in partnership with Turner Broadcasting System, is Leadership Plugged In: A Turner Technology Experience. This program for 60 Georgia high school sophomores and juniors will take students on a behind-the-scenes, hands-on look at the technology that drives innovation in the broadcasting business. The 2010 session will take place July 11 - 16, 2010, on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta. The application deadline is January 29, 2010.</SPAN> </P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Please see our website for details: </SPAN><A href="http://www.21stcenturyleaders.org/"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">www.21stcenturyleaders.org</SPAN></A> </P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">We would appreciate your help in sharing this information to staff members who could best identify students for this program. It is a great opportunity for your students! </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Link to flyers for distribution: </SPAN></P> <P><A href="http://www.21stcenturyleaders.org/documents/LU10flyer.pdf"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">http://www.21stcenturyleaders.org/documents/LU10flyer.pdf</SPAN></A><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: blue; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><BR> </SPAN></U><A href="http://www.21stcenturyleaders.org/documents/LP10flyer.pdf"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">http://www.21stcenturyleaders.org/documents/LP10flyer.pdf</SPAN></A> </P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Thank you! </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Prissy Stewart (former DeKalb County Library Media Specialist)<BR> Program Manager<BR> Leadership Unplugged: A CNN Experience<BR> <A href="mailto:prissy@21stcenturyleaders.org">prissy@21stcenturyleaders.org</A></SPAN> </P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">21st Century Leaders<BR> 126 New Street, Suite A<BR> Decatur, Georgia 30030<BR> O 404.373.7441<BR> F 404.373.7442<U><SPAN style="COLOR: blue"><BR> </SPAN></U></SPAN><A href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/pstewart.21ST/Application%20Data/Microsoft/Signatures/www.21stcenturyleaders.org"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">www.21stcenturyleaders.org</SPAN></A> </P> <BR> <BR> <BR> 12/7/09<BR> Please mark your calendars for 2 important events in January!!! On Wed., Jan. 6th there will be a PTSA meeting at 5:00 and an Open House for 2nd semester classes from 5:30 to 6:30.<BR> <BR> 12/3/09<BR> Another announcement from our wonderful media specialists:<BR> <BR> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Study Island is a wonderful resource for those of you looking for a little “extra” to get your point across in regards to preparing students for EOCT and GHSGT. </SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The URL is </SPAN><A href="http://www.studyisland.com/"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">www.studyisland.com</SPAN></A></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">OR you can access it through the link on the GA website under “Student Resources-Internet Resources”</SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Don’t forget there have been a few changes to Study Island this year. The most important being how you log into SI. This year teachers and students will use their 5-digit pin #@glynnacademy as the username. The word “academy” as the password for the initial login. After the first login you’ll be prompted to change the password. </SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Example: 12345@glynnacademy</SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> academy</SPAN></P> <BR> 12/3/09<BR> As you can see, I haven't been able to change my News Flash icon from Oct. to Dec. yet. :o)<BR> FYI--Ms. McLemore has some spots in her SAT Prep classes available. They are being offered zero period and 5th period (before or after school). The after school class is on Monday only for 4 hours. Students can sign up with her in room 5107 or sign up to talk with me about adding this class. If they sign up it is considered an elective credit, so attendance and participation requirements are in play.<BR> <BR> <BR> 11/30/09 I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving holiday. Now we have a push for the end of the semester, our last day being Dec. 18th. Please check Infinite Campus for current information about your student's grades and attendance, and remind the "darlings" that "It ain't over 'til it's over"! Since the holidays can be a stressful time of year for children, teens, and parents, I thought I'd pass along some information from an article I read in the paper (associated press) recently. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which sets guidelines for doctors on health issues, is urging doctors to screen all American teens for depression, acknowleding that nearly 2 million teens are affected by this debilitating condition. Most are undiagnosed and untreated, but there are detailed but simple questionnaires that can accurately diagnose depresion in primary-care settings, such as a pediatrician's office. The task force report states that since depression is so common, "you wll miss a lot if you only screen high-risk groups." I say this NOT to cause wide-spread panic, but in the hope that one well-placed comment to a doctor during a routine visit for you child could help mitigate more problematic situations down the road. Parenting teenagers is a challenge on a good day; I know that for a fact! As my mom told me--we just do the best we can. I'm here if you need me!<BR> <BR> 11/24/09<BR> <TABLE style="WIDTH: 100%; BACKGROUND: white; mso-cellspacing: 0in; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt" class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"> <TBODY> <TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"> <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 3.75pt"> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p>I thought some of you might be interested in this opportunity. Please read the fine print. This is for students with a sincere interest in science, agriculture, or engineering who are among our TOP ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS. That being said, read on!<BR> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The </SPAN><A title="Young Scholars Program at the University of Georgia" href="http://click.c.422x.com/?ju=fe201579736d0179751d74&ls=fdf7107670670d7c70147270&m=feff1272776006&l=fe501678776d0379721c&s=fe3916737665057a741070&jb=ffcf14&t=">Young Scholars Program at the University of Georgia</A><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> is a six week summer internship for high school students interested in <STRONG><EM><U>science, agriculture, or engineering</U></EM></STRONG>. Through the program, young scientists are given the opportunity to study within an agricultural field, such as entomology, food science, and genetics. Students work side by side with a mentor, with whom they will interact on a daily basis to develop a research project and create a presentation. At the end of the program, each participant presents their research and findings.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The goal of the Young Scholars Program is to encourage <STRONG><EM><U>outstanding high school students</U></EM></STRONG> to explore new areas and pursue a future career in science. </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Students have the opportunity to <STRONG>earn money</STRONG></SPAN><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">for six weeks during the summer working with animals, plants, insects, machinery, and scientific lab equipment.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The program is available to students that have <STRONG>completed their sophomore year, junior year and senior year (and are 16 years old) </STRONG>by June 1, 2010.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The application deadline is </SPAN><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #cc0000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">January 29, 2010</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">: <STRONG><EM><U>Transcript and letters of recommendation from science, math or agriculture teachers are required.</U></EM></STRONG></SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Visit the </SPAN><A title="Young Scholars Program Website" href="http://click.c.422x.com/?ju=fe1f1579736d0179751d75&ls=fdf7107670670d7c70147270&m=feff1272776006&l=fe501678776d0379721c&s=fe3916737665057a741070&jb=ffcf14&t="><STRONG>Young Scholars Program Website</STRONG></A><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Here is a direct link to a flyer: <BR> <A href="http://click.c.422x.com/?ju=fe1e1579736d0179751d76&ls=fdf7107670670d7c70147270&m=feff1272776006&l=fe501678776d0379721c&s=fe3916737665057a741070&jb=ffcf14&t=" target=_blank>http://www.ysp.caes.uga.edu/<WBR>documents/<WBR>2010DistributionFlier.pdf</A></SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Please feel free to distribute this brochure with detailed information about this year's program: <A href="http://click.c.422x.com/?ju=fe1d1579736d0179751d77&ls=fdf7107670670d7c70147270&m=feff1272776006&l=fe501678776d0379721c&s=fe3916737665057a741070&jb=ffcf14&t=" target=_blank><BR> http://www.ysp.caes.uga.edu/<WBR>documents/YSPBrochure2010.pdf</A> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">These internships will be located on the Athens, Griffin or Tifton campuses, so participants must be able to commute or make arrangements to pay for lodging on campus.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">We appreciate you forwarding this information to any interested students as well as Science, Mathematics or Agriculture teachers at your school.<BR> <BR> Please direct questions to:</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal>Jessica Loggins<BR> Office of Diversity Relations<BR> College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences<BR> The University of Georgia<BR> Lumpkin House, Suite 202A<BR> Athens, GA 30602<BR> Telephone (706) 542-8826<BR> Fax (706) 542-8820<BR> E-mail <A title=blocked::mailto:jloggins@uga.edu href="mailto:jloggins@uga.edu" target=_blank>jloggins@uga.edu</A><o:p></o:p></P> </TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> <BR> <BR> 11/23/09<BR> If any junior didn't get a chance to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) a few weeks ago, they will have another chance to take it after the Christmas break. The ASVAB is administered by representatives from the military service and is used by them in the recruitment process, but the results of this test are very helpful for those who want to gain insight and feedback about their own interests, abilities, and strengths/weaknesses, so that they can focus their career goals a little bit, and ASVAB test-takers need not be interested in military service. They can still take the test and use the results for their own information. Interested students should sign up with our test coordinator, Ms. Fahs, whose office is at the opposite end of the Counseling Office hallway. The date hasn't been set, but students can sign up now.<BR> <BR> Mountains of gratitude go out to our fabulous parent volunteers who are helping to redesign our Career Center! You are the BEST!<BR> I hope all of my wonderful parents and students have a restful and lovely Thanksgiving holiday!!!!<BR> <BR> 11/20/09</DIV> <DIV>I don't know if you caught it in the local newpaper, but one of our students (who has been accepted at GaTech) was in a team of pre-engineering students who finished 3rd in a state-wide robotics competition. The top competitor was an honors high school in the Atlanta area. My point is that if you have a student who's interested in engineering, don't forget that we have a pre-engineering program at the Career Academy. Our top students who go on to GaTech discover that they are ahead of their peers if they have participated in these courses while still in high school. It wouldn't supplant the rigorous academic courses but could augment their over-all college prep program of study, if engineering is in their future. We'll be reigstering for next year some time in February, so I just thought I'd plant the seed.<BR> </DIV> <DIV>11/20/09</DIV> <DIV> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Southeast Georgia Health System, Brunswick Campus, is offering Babysitting Classes with American Red Cross Certified Instructors during the holiday break in December. We would appreciate it if you could post the information in the Middle Schools, Glynn Academy and Brunswick High School. I am available to answer any questions you may have at 1-800-537-5142 ext. 5160. </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Thank you,</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Susan Bates</SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Director Health Promotion, Wellness & Community Outreach</SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Southeast Georgia Health System</SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">2415 Parkwood Drive</SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Brunswick, Georgia 31520</SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">912-466-5165 office</SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">912-466-5156 fax</SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">912-258-8220 cell</SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><A href="http://www.sghs.org/">www.sghs.org</A></SPAN></P> <BR> </DIV> <DIV>11/18/09</DIV> <DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoPlainText><FONT face=Consolas>Governor Sonny Perdue and Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox have made available the free online SAT preparation course designed to increase students’ readiness for the SAT. The Official SAT Prep Course Online is available at no cost to public high school students in grades nine through twelve. The course may be accessed directly from the Georgia Department of Education website </FONT><A href="http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/"><FONT face=Consolas>http://www.doe.k12.ga.us</FONT></A><FONT face=Consolas> or </FONT><A href="http://www.satonlinecourseschool.com/"><FONT face=Consolas>www.satonlinecourseschool.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Consolas>.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoPlainText><FONT face=Consolas>Students may access the course 24-hours a day, seven days a week, from school, home or library.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P> <BR> </DIV> <DIV>11/17/09 There will be a representative from Georgia State University in the Career Center on Thursday, 11/19 at 11:30 for a half hour. The representative from University of the South will be in the Career Center on Friday, 11/20 at 11:30.<BR> </DIV> <DIV>11/16/09 Here are a few announcements from our community service/student council teacher, Ms. Pressel. I thought you'd like to be in the loop:<SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><BR> </DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><FONT face=Calibri>Red Cross Blood Drive 11/24<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>The Red Cross Bloodmobiles will be on campus on 11/24. Students interested in donating blood may sign up for an appointment time in Room 2102 or with various other student council members who will have sign up sheets. Students who sign up will be given a pass for their time slot. <STRONG>If a student does not have a pass, they are not donating blood.</STRONG> Teachers who are interested may email me or stop by my room to sign up for an appointment. <STRONG>Sign ups begin tomorrow (11/17) after 1 pm.<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><FONT face=Calibri>Powder Puff Football 12/10 6pm<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Powder Puff Football will be held on 12/10 at 6pm at the stadium. Admission will be $5. Junior and senior girls interested in playing and junior and senior boys interested in cheering may sign up in Ms. Pressel’s room (2102) beginning <STRONG>11/17</STRONG>. The cost to play is $15 and this includes a long-sleeved t-shirt. <STRONG>All participants must sign up and have returned their parent permission form by 12/01.<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><FONT face=Calibri>MTV <EM>Made </EM>Casting Call 12/9<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>MTV will be holding a casting call for their TV show <EM>Made, </EM>here at Glynn Academy. The casting call will take place on 12/9 after school. Those students who are interested must pick up an information packet from Ms. Pressel. <STRONG>The packets will be available Wednesday, 11/18 through Wednesday, 12/2<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><FONT face=Calibri>Glynn Academy Students Giving Back (ongoing)<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Please remember to let student council know of any individual or group community service projects so that we may include the information in our monthly report.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></STRONG></P> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>If you have any questions about these upcoming events, please contact student council at extension 3164 or reply to this email.</FONT> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> </DIV> <DIV><BR> 11/4/09 </DIV> <DIV>At the end of August, juniors took a diagnostic test designed to assess their readiness to take the GHSGT this year.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They received a copy of their test scores and were directed to take it home to parents.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>:o)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The diagnostic will be administered again on Dec. 1<SUP>st</SUP> and 2<SUP>nd</SUP>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Students who fail one or more section of the diagnostic may be pulled from an elective 2<SUP>nd</SUP> semester for test remediation in the e2020 computer lab.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I recommend that juniors work on the following websites in order to enhance the possibility of passing all 4 sections prior to the 2<SUP>nd</SUP> diagnostic test in December:<STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></STRONG></SPAN></DIV> <DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">USA TestPrep (GHSGT<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and EOCT Review):</SPAN></U></STRONG><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN><A href="http://www.usatestprep.com/">www.usatestprep.com</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Click on “<U>Member Login</U>” on top right of the webpage, then<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Username:</SPAN></EM><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>glynnacademy <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Student Password</SPAN></EM><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>newton60 <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>(then click “I Agree”)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">You can go to the “Glossary” in each area needed and <STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U>write</U></STRONG> your own flashcards to study with!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><BR> Study Island (GHSGT Review): </SPAN></U></STRONG><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 5"> </SPAN></SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><A href="http://www.studyisland.com/">www.studyisland.com</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Username</SPAN></EM><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>your school 5 digit Pin#, then “@glynnacademy” <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Example:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">12345@glynnacademy</EM><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Password</SPAN></EM><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>academy<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Important Study Tips</SPAN></U></STRONG><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Don’t just take practice questions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Go to the glossaries for each subsection, and make flashcards; make 100 for each subject, if needed.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Study them in small amounts (about 10) every day.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Study 20 minutes at a time, take a break, and study again for another 20 minutes.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Cramming lots of information into an extended amount of time usually doesn’t work, because you lose the ability to retain the material.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">If you have any questions about the Glynn Academy testing program, please contact our test coordinator, Ms. Shasta Fahs at 267-4210, extension 3254.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> </DIV> <DIV>10/30/09 <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Although the PLAN is utilized mostly by 10<SUP>th</SUP> graders, it is also an option for 11<SUP>th</SUP> graders.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The PLAN is the preliminary practice test for the ACT and is similar to the PSAT, which is preliminary to the SAT.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">As stated on the ACT website <A href="http://www.actstudent.org/plan/">http://www.actstudent.org/plan/</A> :<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13.2pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The <STRONG>PLAN</STRONG><SUP>®</SUP> program helps 10th graders build a solid foundation for future academic and career success and provides information needed to address school districts' high-priority issues. It is a comprehensive guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">If your student would like to take the PLAN on November 21, 2009, please have them register with our secretary, Ms. Tammy Cirmotich, in the Counseling Department by Wednesday, Nov. 4<SUP>th</SUP>, 2009 (be sure they have a check for $13 – payable to Glynn Academy).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The major differences between the PSAT and the PLAN:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">-<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Science section (in the PLAN)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">-<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">PSAT (& SAT) = Aptitude (<EM>suggests</EM> to be a predictor of college success) vs. <BR> PLAN (& ACT) = Achievement test (<EM>standardized</EM> <EM>assessment</EM> of what has been learned thus far)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">More information about the differences between these tests can be found at this link: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <A href="http://college-preparation.suite101.com/article.cfm/college_admissions_sat_vs_act">http://college-preparation.suite101.com/article.cfm/college_admissions_sat_vs_act</A> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">What: PLAN (ACT practice test)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">When: Saturday, November 21<SUP>st</SUP>, 2009<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">How long: 3-hour test – starting at 8:30 AM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Cost: $13.00 </SPAN></STRONG><STRONG><EM><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'">(please turn in to Counseling Dept. Secretary by Weds. Nov. 4<SUP>th</SUP>)</SPAN></EM></STRONG><STRONG><EM><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></EM></STRONG></P> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>10/30/09 If you have a female junior who has good grades (3.5 +) in a college prep curriculum and has an interest in one of the Georgia Tech majors (engineering, architecture, computer science, business management, science or international affairs) and who is interested in Georgia Tech as a possibility for college, they are having a Women's Visitation Program on Feb. 8, 2010. Please let me know by Monday, 11/2, if your daughter is interested. I can only nominate a few girls to attend. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>10/21/09 By the end of 2nd period on Tuesday, 10/26, I will have visited all of this semesters American Literature and US History classes. I still have several (75?) students who are not enrolled in either class until next semester. If your student is in this category, please have him/her make an appointment to meet with me. I will be able to review his/her progress and make adjustments to next semester's schedule, if necessary. I will be able to give them the packet of information that I've been sharing with the other juniors in classroom guidance and a copy of their current transcript. If you need a copy of the parent packet from Junior Parent Night, please send your student to the counseling office to request one to bring home.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>10/20/09 Although the senior counselor has been handling it, I want to inform you about the Voice of Democracy scholarship, which is available for grades 9 thorugh 12.Students must write an essay and record it on tape or CD. Students should pick up the informational brochure in the counseling office, but they must act now if interested as the due date is 10/26, next Monday. I'm not able to email the information; they must come in to the office. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>10/14/09 Thanks to all the parents who attended the Junior Parent Night last evening. It was great to see you all. For those of you who could not get there, you may ask your son/daughter to stop by the counseling office to pick up a copy of the packet and bring it home to you. Better yet, if your student actually makes an appointment to see me, I can share the packet and find out how he/she is doing!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>10/9/09 In all the excitement of a 3 day weekend, please don't forget about the Junior Parent Night on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6:00 to 7:00 in the media center. It's next Tuesday, the day after the 3 day weekend. I will review the packet of materials that I'm distributing to my students, and I have an additional packet for designed specifically for parents. Please try to get the word out to other parents, particularly those new to the area, who might not be on my News Flash list yet. I've asked to have it advertised in the local paper as well. HOPE TO SEE YOU ON TUESDAY!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>10/1/09 By the way, the visit by the UGA honors program representative will not be tomorrow but on Oct. 20th. I was gratified to see several of my favorite students in the Counseling office today asking about it. Thanks to them and to the parents who are on the ball and actually read these crazy things!! :o)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>10/1/09 Don't forget the PROBE College Fair tonight at the Glynn Place Mall from 6 to 8.</DIV> <DIV>I've changed a vew things on my website. I have posted a calendar under the icon called "Junior Year Calendar". I hope you find it helpful. I've deleted icons I wasn't using, and I changed by "Social Skills" section. I also FINALLY changed my News Flash icon from a Christmas tree to a Halloween pumpkin. I was tempted to keep the tree, but decided to figure out a few things and make the big change. Speaking of learning things, we've had official notification from the Georgia State Board of Education that <STRONG><U>GLYNN ACADEMY MADE AYP!!!!!</U></STRONG> Go Terrors!!!!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>9/29/09 Juniors will be taking the writing portion of the GHSGT tomorrow morning. Please ensure that they get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast, if possible.</DIV> <DIV>If your student has Ms. Galland for American Literature this semester, please ask to see the packet of materials and a copy of their transcript that I handed out when I did classroom guidance today in her class. If your student has Ms. Walters, I'll visiting her classes this Friday, and I'll be with Mr. Gallagher in October, as well as Ms. Cason. If you attend the junior parent night on Oct. 13th, I'll give you a copy of the packet of materials!</DIV> <DIV>Don't forget about the College Fair this Thursday from 6 to 8 at the Glynn Place Mall.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>9/25/09 There are a lot of important events coming up in October. I'm in the process of setting up my <U>classroom guidance</U> sessions and will begin those on 9/29. I've scheduled a <U>Junior Parent Night for Tuesday, Oct. 13</U> at 6:00 in the GA media center. You may also want to "evesdrop" on the <U>Senior Parent Night</U>, which is taking place this Tuesday, 9/29 in the GA auditorium at 6:00. This will allow you to get a jump on planning for next year. There will be representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission speaking about the HOPE scholarship and the GAcollege411 website. Additionally, Mr. Floyd Phoenix from the Coastal College of Georgia will be here with information about the changes there. I will be scheduling these folks next year, so don't worry if you don't catch them this year. I will be scheduling sessions for juniors in the media center computer lab with the representative from the <U>Georgia Student Finance Commission</U> in which she will walk the students through a process of setting up and using the <U>GAcollege411 website</U>. This will happen later this semester and the beginning of next semester. Don't forget the <U>PROBE College Fair on Thursday, Oct. 1</U> from 6:00 until 8:00 at the Glynn Place Mall. The <U>writing section of the GHSGT is being adminstered this Wednesday, Sept. 29</U> here at school during 1st block, so make sure that all of our darlings are here, on time, and well-fed so that they ALL can do well on this test. The other 4 sections of the GHSGT will be adminstered in March. Stay tuned. <U>The PSAT will be adminstered on Wednesday, Oct. 14th.</U> JUNIORS who are taking AP courses this year will have their test fee paid for by the county and will be expected to take the test. Juniors who are not enrolled in AP courses may sign up and pay $15 to take the test. Sign up will begin on Oct. 1.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>9/14/09 The senior counselor is the point of contact for various college reps who visit our campus in order to talk with prospective students. There are several that have been scheduled for Sept. and Oct. Our juniors may want to visit with one or more of these college reps. and needn't wait until next year to do so. If your junior wants to see someone from the following list, he/she can come to the Counseling office to get a pass for the appropriate time/place. Usually reps come to campus during lunch but not always. I'll list the upcoming visits, but please encourage your student to be careful about missing important class time.</DIV> <DIV> 9/16 11:30 Oglethorpe University</DIV> <DIV> 9/17 11:30 - 2:00 Ga. Southern</DIV> <DIV> 9/29 9:00 Emory University</DIV> <DIV> 10/1 9:00-9:45 Mercer University</DIV> <DIV> 10/1 11:30 Berry College</DIV> <DIV> 10/2 11:30 UGA Honors Program</DIV> <DIV>ALSO: THE COLLEGE FAIR IS ON OCTOBER 1ST FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM AT THE GLYNN PLACE MALL.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>9/11/09 I have another announcement from our friendly, neighborhood PTSA folks:</DIV> <DIV>The Glynn Academy PTSA presents the State of the School address on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 6:30 pm in the Glynn Academy Auditorium. Dr. Ballowe will speak on "What is Right at Glynn Academy," Wayne Johnson will give us an update on ESPLOST II, and there will be a volunteer orientation session presented by Upper School Assistant Principal Ms. Drew immediately following. We will also have the drawing for the PTSA membership prize. There will be membership tables set up before and after in case you have not had the opportunity to sign up. For more information go to <A href="http://www.glynnacademyptsa.com">www.glynnacademyptsa.com</A> or on facebook search-glynn academy ptsa. Hope to see you there!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>9/3/09 I will be out of the office until 9/10. If there is an emergency, my counseling colleagues will be available. Otherwise, I'll be in touch upon my return. Of course, students (and parents) may stop by the Counseling Office and request a conference with me for after I return. Tomorrow I'll be attending a College Board Counselor Workshop for any updates, and after that I'll be off to Tucson for my daughter's birthday celebration and hugs & kisses from those grandbabies! I'll talk with you soon!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>8/31/09 I will forward a testing calendar soon, but in the meantime, the PSAT will be on Wed., Oct. 14. It's my understanding that students who are enrolled in an AP class this year will be expected to take it, but it will be at the district's expense. If your student wants to take it and isn't enrolled in an AP class, he/she may sign up for it and pay the $15 fee in the Counseling Office. Juniors should be preparing to take the SAT and ACT for the first time by registering on line or by picking up registration materials in the hallway outside the Counseling Office. Materials include all test dates and test registration deadlines. Also, this year's PROBE Fair is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Glynn Place Mall. Student recruiters and admissions officers from various colleges & universities in Georgia will be there to meet and greet prospective students.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>8/27/09 REMINDER: When rain is in the forecast, please try to make sure that students have appropriate rain gear, since our campus gets really wet during a rainstorm. We also want to keep the flu season at bay as much as possible. That being said, if your child is running a fever, please keep him/her at home. We'll all us good judgement on this and not penalize students who remain at home with a bad case of the flu. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>8/25/09 Another PSA from our PTSA:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">PTSA will have a table set up for students to sign up for memberships during both lunches on Wednesday, August 26. If parents haven't signed up yet, they can go to our link on the GA website and download the form and send in their forms and money on Wednesday. Each student who signs up will receive a Zaxby's card. <BR> </SPAN></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>8/21/09 Hope all is well with you and yours. I've been asked to promote a PTSA project, so for the good of the cause, I will paste it to this message. Here you go:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Sport Clips, the great haircut place for men & boys that features sports on TV and sports memorabilia, announces a partnership with Glynn Academy and Brunswick High for 4 “Spirit Weeks” this fall. During these weeks, Sport Clips will donate $3 to the school’s athletics departments for every MVP service it sells.<BR> <BR> The MVP is a precision haircut, massaging shampoo, classic steamed towel treatment, and neck/shoulder massage. This awesome treatment is great for boys and men alike and only costs $20.<BR> <BR> From August 23 – August 28 and October 11- 16, Sport Clips will donate $3 to the Glynn Academy Athletic Department for every MVP that is sold. <BR> <BR> From October 4 – 9 and November 1-6, Sport Clips will donate $3 to the Brunswick High Athletic Department for every MVP that is sold. <BR> <BR> Sporty, the Sport Clips mascot, will make big check presentations to the schools during halftime of the Aug 28th, October 9th, October 16th, and November 6th football games.<BR> <BR> Also during those weeks, high school sports memorabilia – shirts, caps, stickers, etc will be on sale at Sport Clips. “Sport Clips as a company supports student achievement in the classroom and on the playing fields, and I love helping out these two great high schools,” says owner and local resident, Tom Brubaker.<BR> <BR> Sport Clips is open 7 days a week, 10-8 M-F, 9-6 Sat, 12-5 Sun with no appointments needed. Sport Clips is located in the Target/Lowe’s Shopping Center across from Five Guys. Call Tom Brubaker at 912 230-5203 for more information.<BR> </SPAN></DIV> <DIV>8/4/09 It will be interesting to see if this first News Flash of the 09-10 school year will work! As you may remember, I had a few false starts at the beginning of last year, too. First of all, welcome back! I'm excited about working with all my juniors and laying the groundwork for post-graduation plans. Second, parents please sign up for the PTSA. We have a terrific group of parents, many of whom are parents of students in the class of '11, and they have lots of great things planned. I've been working since a week ago Monday on ensuring that schedules are ready to go for this Thursday. For some reason, all of the work that comes before doesn't seem to keep disasters from happening, but things seem to be settling down. I'm certain that it will all come together and we can get on with the process of teaching and learning. I look forward to working with all of you again this year!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>6/8/09 From Dr. Hall & Ms. McKinney: <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Glynn Academy students who do not pass one full unit of English language arts, math, science or social studies will not be promoted to the next grade level or have the next stripe. These are new promotion requirements as of the 2008-2009 school year. If this applies to your student, please come to the science building and see Ms. McKinney in the media center for summer school registration information. </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Summer school begins Monday, June 8, and continues through June 30. What a wonderful credit recovery opportunity for your student! The cost is $50 per course. Financial aid is available for those with free or reduced lunch meal status. A student can take a maximum of two half unit courses. The morning session is 8:00 - noon; afternoon session is 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Students must provide their own transportation.</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>5/29/09 As you can tell, we were not able to get next year's schedules completed prior to the end of this school year. The new goal is to have them mailed to you mid-June. I'm working with Ms. Hummel to finalize the schedules using all the information that I've received from my students and parents as they contacted me. If the schedule you receive in the mail is not workable, I'll be back at work on July 27th, so we may be able to tweak things. Students who failed any required class during this past school year or in 9th grade (biology?) can come to the GA media center to register for summer school on Wed., June 3rd from 8:15 to 11:45 and from 1:30 to 2:45. Students can take 2 classes (half-credit each) for $50 each. Summer reading for Honors American Literature is <U>Grapes of Wrath</U> by John Steinbeck. Students should have picked up the summer assignment for AP US History from Ms. Blackerby. If not, go to the registrar's office to get it from Ms. Hummel. Students who will take AP Env. Sci. next spring with Ms. Hoy and who will not take the Earth Systems class can pick up the book from Ms. Hoy in August. It has been a pleasure working with you and getting to know my new group of students and their terrific parents. :o) I'll be here through June 8th if you need me. . . .</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>5/22/09 For those of you interested in drivers ed in summer school, students may register with Ms. McKinney in the Freshman Academy. She is the administrator for summer school this year. Summer school registration is on 6/3 in the library, but pre-registration will take place on 5/26 or 5/27 before/after school or at lunch. $140 cash, money order or cashier's check payable to Glynn Academy.<BR> </DIV> <DIV>5/21/09 I have a few announcements for you. First of all, I just found out that drivers ed. <BR> will be offered in summer school this year. It will cost $140 for students who are not on free <BR> or reduced lunch and it will be free of charge for those who are on free or reduced lunch.<BR> There is an excellent volunteer opportunity for students, especially those interested in the <BR> healthcare field. The local hospital is offering a Summer Volunteen Program for 8 weeks this <BR> summer. This would be a great opportunity and an excellent resume builder. For an application <BR> go on line at www.sghs.org or call 466-1071.<BR> Finally--a word of caution. Please talk with your teenagers about the appropriate use of <BR> cyberspace and all on line activities. The bottom line is that nothing is truly anonymous, and <BR> the material that goes out may come to back to haunt them. It has been reported that college <BR> admissions offices as well as employers are viewing Facebook and MySpace pages prior to making <BR> their decisions!<BR> <BR> 5/18/09 We're counting down the last few weeks of school! We have set up summer school and <BR> will begin taking registrations next week, beginning on May 26. If your students has a failing <BR> grade left over from last year or needs to repeat a class he/she failed this year, please have <BR> h/her come to see me about registering for summer school. It runs from June 8 to June 30 and <BR> official registration is in the library on June 3. I will take early registrations next week, <BR> however, before/after school or during lunch. Students must have cash, money order or cashier's <BR> check for $50 per class made out to Glynn Academy. Students may repeat one or two classes. <BR> Classes for original credit will not be offered. Classes on Georgia Virtual school cost $300 <BR> per half credit.<BR> <BR> 5/12/09 The Honors Program is next Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the GA Auditorium.<BR> Invitations are being mailed for students who are being recognized. Students need to<BR> RSVP by turning in their response form to the Guidance Office by Monday, May 18 at<BR> 8:00 a.m.<BR> <BR> <BR> 5/6/09 I'll be out of the office until Tuesday, May 12th. All of the schedule requests for my <BR> students have been turned in to Ms. Hummel and she's putting the finishing touches on the <BR> schedules. If we need to tweak them, there's still time to do so. Happy Mother's Day to those <BR> who fall into this category; I'll be with 4 generations this Sunday in Tucson. What a blessing!<BR> <BR> 4/30/09 FYI--Students received 13.5 week progress reports in school yesterday. It's time to <BR> fix any grades that don't look very good right now! <BR> Here's another summer opportunity: UGA's Warnell School of Forestry and natural Resources is <BR> offering 10th through 12th graders 2 summer camp sessions that will focus on "test-tube <BR> gardening." Applicants must have at least a 3.0 gpa. Selected students will receive free <BR> lodging, meals and activities for the week on UGA's main campus in Athens. The sessions from <BR> which to choose are June 14 through June 19 or June 21 through June 26. The deadline for <BR> application is May 8 and the application can be found on this website: www.warnell.uga.edu<BR> or call Emily Lakemaker at 706/542-0879.<BR> <BR> 4/29/09 Please refer to the GA website for information about the swine flu (no reported cases <BR> in the state of Georgia at this time).<BR> <BR> 4/29/09 SUMMER SCHOOL! If your student needs to take summer school here at GA, official <BR> registration is June 3rd from 8:15 to 11:45 and 1:30 to 3:45 in the media center. If you're <BR> concerned about your student getting a spot in the right class, h/she can come to me during the <BR> last week of school, make an appointment and register at that time (including Friday, May 29). <BR> The cost is $50 per class and must be paid by cash, money order, or cashier's check. If your <BR> student wants to take a class on Georgia Virtual High School this summer, the cost is $300 per <BR> class. The 1st session is June 8 to July 17 (6 week session), with the last date for approval <BR> being June 3 and payment before June 6 to start. The second session is from June 13 to July 17 <BR> (5 week session)with the last day to approve being June10 and payment due before June 13. <BR> Virtual school students must complete a Student Orientation Course (SOC) between May 1 and the <BR> start date with a score of 100% in order to gain access to their summer course. There will be <BR> an online general information session for students and parents on Sunday, May 10 at 4:00. Go to <BR> http://tinyurl.com/gavsmay10 and use your name as the user name and gavs as the password.<BR> <BR> 4/24/09 Although most sophomores won't be attending prom this year, some of my students may be <BR> going as a guest of a junior or senior. Dr. Ballowe wanted me to inform you of the rules for <BR> prom this year. All attendees must have an ID with them. No individual will be admitted <BR> without formal attire (no baseball caps, etc.). No one can loiter in the parking lot or prom <BR> area.<BR> <BR> 4/13/09 I don't want to be a bother, but I have some more details on the presenter, Tom <BR> Morgan. Here you go!<BR> <BR> The author of Ignorance Is No Defense: A Teenager’s Guide to Georgia Law, Morgan speaks candidly <BR> about Georgia's criminal laws regarding sex, alcohol, drugs and theft. Morgan, who has <BR> lectured throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico and Puerto Rico, is the first cousin of <BR> local Superior Court Judge Amanda Williams. A question and answer session with the audience <BR> will be held after Morgan’s presentation.<BR> <BR> Morgan will also address Glynn Academy students at an assembly on Friday, April 17. His <BR> presentation will help to reinforce GA Principal Dr. Steven Ballowe’s “5 Ds – drinking, drugs, <BR> driving, dumb and dead.”<BR> <BR> As DeKalb County district attorney, Morgan prosecuted the first teenager in Georgia, a 14 year <BR> old, as an adult for murder under Georgia's 7 Deadly Sins law. Representing teenagers who found <BR> themselves on the wrong side of the law motivated him to write a book that explains Georgia's <BR> laws in an easy to understand language for teenagers and parents. Morgan’s book will be <BR> available for purchase after the program on April 16, which is being sponsored by the Glynn <BR> Academy PTSA with support from Outback Steakhouse.<BR> <BR> 4/13/09 Also, the PTSA is sponsoring a speaker, Mr. Tom Morgan, to adress parents in a <BR> presentation called "Ignorance is No Defense" this Thursday, April 16th, at 7pm in the GA <BR> auditorium.<BR> <BR> 4/13/09 Welcome back! Hope everyone had a restful spring break. I'm forwarding the information <BR> regarding tonight's forum on block scheduling. You're invited to attend. Also, please let me <BR> know if you have any questions or if you have concerns about your child's schedule for next year.<BR> <BR> High School Forums<BR> <BR> Topic: questions about block schedules<BR> <BR> <BR> Monday, April 13, 2009<BR> Time: 7:00<BR> Place: Glynn Academy Auditorium<BR> <BR> 7:00: Welcome <BR> Participants asked to write questions and present to the moderator.<BR> <BR> Mrs. Belechak and Mrs. Mckinney will share an “example of a 4 year plan” and explain!<BR> <BR> Moderator will direct questions to the panel.<BR> <BR> Moderator: Dr. Steve Ballowe<BR> <BR> Teachers:<BR> Mrs. Robin Hoy and Mrs. Marion Cherne<BR> <BR> Counselors:<BR> Mrs. Mary Belechak , Mrs. Angie Votsis and Mrs. Barbara Smith<BR> <BR> GA administration:<BR> Mrs. Elaine Hummel <BR> Mrs. Ann McKinney<BR> Mrs. Josie Love<BR> <BR> Individual Sessions: Meet with panel participants as needed<BR> <BR> 8:00: adjournment<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 4/2 Sports Physicals will be on Thursday, April 16 from 6:00 8:00 p.m.<BR> in the Gym. Students need to pick up the physical form from their <BR> coach or the school nurse, then bring it home and get their <BR> parent/guardian to complete it, sign the 1st page and return to the<BR> school nurse with $10.00.<BR> <BR> I hope you have a wonderful spring break and get some well-deserved <BR> rest. Seven weeks left when we return!<BR> <BR> <BR> 3/30 I know that some of you are working on suumer plans, and I've just heard about another <BR> summer opportunity. This one is tied into the Close Up organization, which has to do with <BR> government and citizenship and is offered by the University of Virginia. The website is <BR> http://www.closeup.org/lib/SummerAcad09_FactSheet.pdf.<BR> <BR> 3/27 Scheduling for next year has been going quite well. I've enjoyed the conferences I've had <BR> with students and parents who have come in to ask questions and review their course choices for <BR> next year. Things appear to be coming together rather nicely, and I can't wait to see our first <BR> schedule come off the press (or computer in this case). I just met with a student and her mother <BR> who were excited about being able to take classes next year that they didn't think they'd have <BR> the time for! If you have questions or concerns about the way your student's schedule might fit <BR> together, please call the GA guidance office and speak with Tammy or Debbie, who will schedule a <BR> time to meet with me, or just call me and we can chat by phone.<BR> <BR> 3/18 High school students who are interested in attending the Washington Media and Journalism <BR> Conference as a national Youth Correspondent can contact me THIS WEEK if they would like me to <BR> nominate them. It will be for one week this summer at George Mason University and participants <BR> will receive college credit as well as interact with some of the leading figures in the fields <BR> of journalism and media. Issues that will be discussed include: First Amendment issues, the <BR> relationship between old and new media, and the ways that financial concerns are transforming <BR> the field. The other partner for this conference is FastWeb, a web-based scholarship and <BR> financial aid resource for students and parents. I don't yet know the cost of this program but <BR> I'm asking for names of students who would like to be nominated. Nominees should have a strong <BR> academic record, be of good character, and have a demonstrated interest and experience in <BR> journalism and media. Have students contact me right away if interested.<BR> <BR> <BR> 3/16/09 On the "Resources" section of this website, I posted some resources on teen dating <BR> violence and domestic/sexual abuse. Take a look, if you're interested.<BR> <BR> I completed by last day of registration in sophomore English classes. Mr. Infante's students <BR> should bring home their folders tomorrow night, and they should have you sign the yellow forms <BR> so that they can return them SIGNED to Mr. Infante ASAP. Stand by for more registration news as <BR> the situation develops. . . .<BR> <BR> 3/11/09 I want to remind you of the AP Night tomorrow night at 7:00 pm in the GA cafeteria. <BR> Parents of Ms. Pressel's and Ms. McLemore's English students should have had a chance to review <BR> the registration folders. Ms. Hodges students will bring them home tonight, and Ms. Jones's <BR> students will have them tomorrow night. I won't be in Mr. Infante's classes until Monday, so <BR> you can expect those folders next Tuesday night. I am requesting that students return the <BR> signed yellow copy of the registration form to their English teachers by Wednesday, Mar. 18th. <BR> The rest of the their registration folders can remain at home. Registration for next year's <BR> block schedule is sort of "build-as-you-go" but we're hoping for a very good outcome. We've <BR> been told that you will be able to see next year's schedule prior to the end of this school <BR> year. Wish us luck!<BR> <BR> 3/4/09 Beginning tomorrow with Ms.Pressel's English classes, I'll be visiting classes for pre-<BR> registration. Each student will have a registration folder that they should bring home for <BR> parent perusal and a parent signature on the yellow form to be returned to the English teacher. <BR> There will be a printed copy of each student's teacher recommendations (for next year's classes)<BR> in their folders. For the most part these recommendations will be for academic core classes. <BR> These recommendations are based on the teachers' assessments of their students' performance in <BR> class to date. If there is no recommendation for an academic class, the student can take the <BR> recommendation sheet to that subject area teacher and ask to have it written in. If there are no <BR> recommendations in the folder at all, please call the registrar's office. If you have a concern <BR> with a specific teacher recommendation, please call that teacher for more explanation. You have <BR> the right to override a teacher recommendation, and override forms are available in the <BR> registrar's office. Please make sure that the yellow copy of the registration form with your <BR> signature on it makes it back to your student's English teacher by March 18. Thank you!<BR> 3/2/09 I'll be visiting sophomore English classes beginning this Thursday for pre-<BR> registration. The day that I visit your student's class, he/she will be asked to take home 2 <BR> copies of the registration form. They should review their choices with the parents, get the <BR> parents' signatures, and return the yellow copy to their English teacher by Thursday, 3/19. We <BR> won't know exactly what will be offered since it will depend on the numbers of students who sign <BR> up for various classes. THE REGISTRAR HAS TOLD ME THAT WE INTEND TO HAVE A COPY OF THE <BR> STUDENTS' NEXT YEAR'S SCHEDULE BACK TO THE STUDENT PRIOR TO THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. We can <BR> review them for errors at that time. The registration schedule will be as follows:<BR> Thurs. 3/5 Pressel<BR> Fri. 3/6 McLemore<BR> Tues. 3/10 Hodges<BR> Wed. 3/11 Jones<BR> Mon. 3/16 Infante<BR> Don't forget the AP (advanced placement) meeting on 3/12 at 7:00 pm.<BR> <BR> 2/26/09 There will be a parent presentation on our AP programs on March 12 at 7:00 pm in the GA <BR> cafeteria. Please mark your calendars. Also, if you go to the GA website and click on Student <BR> Parent Resources, there is a place for you to go to find out information about AP classes. In a <BR> few days we'll also have our new AP brochure posted to this site.<BR> <BR> 2/25/09 I thought I'd be able to begin my classroom visits for the purpose of next year's <BR> registration next week, but we don't have the printed materials that we need, so the process is <BR> on hold. I'll begin either at the end of next week or the following week, I hope. The <BR> registration form for the class of 2011 will be posted to the GA website within a few days. We <BR> will also post the course descriptions for classes being offered at the Golden Isles Career <BR> Academy next year. When I go into the classrooms, I'll have information about the Career Academy <BR> classes, electives offered here at GA and required academic classes. Students will be instructed <BR> to select their academics and then choose 8 electives in the order of preference. THE FINAL <BR> MASTER SCHEDULE WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE COURSE SELECTIONS MADE BY THE STUDENTS. For example, <BR> if there aren't enough students requesting AP physics, then we won't be able to offer the class.<BR> There are 3 possible configurations for AP classes next year. They will either be scheduled for <BR> one semester block or the the other. Or, there will be 2 classes offered on alternate days for <BR> the entire year. Or, 2 classes will share a block period for both semesters. The final <BR> configuration will be determined by the numbers of students signing up and the way the entire <BR> puzzle pieces fit together. PLEASE OFFER SUGGESTIONS OR REQUESTS REGARDING COURSE OFFERINGS <BR> AND/OR SCHEDULE CONFIGURATION, AND I WILL PASS THESE IDEAS ALONG TO MS. HUMMEL, OUR REGISTRAR. <BR> As promised, I'll provide information as I receive it. Until next time. . . .<BR> <BR> 2/23/09 It might help to tell you how to access the scholarship information! :o) The easiest <BR> way is to go from the GA website to departments to guidance and on the guidance home page <BR> there's a link to scholarships.<BR> <BR> 2/23/09 I'm back! Being with my mother on her birthday was just where I needed to be! As a <BR> part of your college research, please feel free to access our current college scholarship page, <BR> which lists scholarships that are available for this year's seniors. Although our sophomores <BR> aren'st yet ready to apply, you can review them to see what's out there, what kind of criteria <BR> is expected, and what the deadlines look like. Many of the scholarships you see advertised this <BR> year will also be available for our students when the time comes. Happy hunting!<BR> <BR> <BR> 2/18/09 I'll be out of town on 2/19 and 2/20 (my mother's 83rd birthday in Tucson!). So, if <BR> you're trying to reach me,I'll be back on Monday, 2/23.<BR> <BR> 2/17/09 I was so glad to see so many of you at the sophomore parent night last Tuesday! What a <BR> great turn-out and how fortunate I am to have so many terrific, involved parents! To bring <BR> those of you who weren't there into the loop, your student should have received their PSAT <BR> scores from Oct., 2008, a copy of their transcript, and the 4 1/2 week progress report. You <BR> might want to ask to view these items.<BR> <BR> 2/6/09 I received the following announcement from the Georgia Student Finance Commission today <BR> and thought I'd pass it along to you! This day-long program for college-bound students will <BR> take place in Savannah as described in the message below. Parents may want to take students to <BR> this event. I haven't attended this event, so I'd appreciate any feedback from anyone who <BR> chooses to attend. See you at Sophomore Parent Night on Tues. 2/10 at 6:00 in the library!<BR> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR> <BR> Megagenesis is a program designed to assist with the development of highly motivated, goal-<BR> oriented students focusing and encouraging them to attend college.<BR> <BR> The program has seven segments: 1) corporate exhibits which focus on careers requiring a college <BR> degree, 2) college fair, 3) career workshops facilitated by practicing professionals, 4) a <BR> motivational speaker, 5) HOPE, comprehensive information, 6) tips on “How to Pay for College”, <BR> and 7) panel discussion on how to get into and pay for college.<BR> <BR> The college fair segment normally consists of over 50 colleges and universities. The intent is <BR> to introduce students to a variety of colleges and allow opportunities to learn about admission <BR> and matriculation requirements.<BR> <BR> The career workshops are designed to provide opportunities for students to speak with practicing <BR> professionals. There will be over 40 different professions and each student will have an <BR> opportunity to participate in three different workshops.<BR> <BR> This program has been in existence for 12 years. This year Savannah will be hosting Megagenesis <BR> for the third time. Invitees include any students in grades 5 thru 12 and their <BR> parents/guardians.<BR> <BR> Registration: 8:30am<BR> Main Event: 9:00am-3:30pm<BR> Lunch will be provided (no charge)<BR> <BR> Saturday – February 28, 2009<BR> <BR> Sol C. Johnson High School<BR> 3013 Shell Rd.<BR> Savannah, GA 31404<BR> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <BR> <BR> 1/20/09 Some of my parents have been asking for information about summer programs for rising <BR> juniors. Feel free to read through the following summer opportunities. <BR> <BR> 2009 Summer Programs for High School Students<BR> <BR> GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program (summer) - <BR> Applications Due: Feb. 27, 2009 - This program places academically talented H.S. students (at <BR> least 16 yrs old, sophomores/ juniors) with interest in science & math in Dept. of Defense <BR> laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer. This is an invaluable experience in the world <BR> of scientific research, with hands-on exposure to scientific & engineering practices not <BR> available in the HS environment. The program provides a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) with <BR> students assigned to a scientist or engineer who serves a mentor and runs from June 22 - August <BR> 14, 2009. To apply online or for more information visit: http://www.usaeop.com. ( <BR> http://www.usaeop.com./ )Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0 required) and a <BR> teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration. Daily transportation is the <BR> responsibility of the student.<BR> <BR> <BR> FREE!! The National Center for Health Marketing. Global Health OdysseyMuseum is pleased to <BR> offer the 2009 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC). DDC is an academic day camp for students who <BR> will be high school juniors and seniors during the 2009-2010 school year. Campers will take on <BR> the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the nation's health. The camp will <BR> beoffered twice from June 22-26 and July 13-17. For more info and to apply visit <BR> www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm. Deadline is April 20.<BR> <BR> The Leadership Center at Morehouse College presents the 2009 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership <BR> Program. There are 2 programs, one for male students completing their sophomore or junior years <BR> of high school, and the other for male students completing their senior year. Applicants must <BR> have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and interpersonal <BR> leadership skills. The program runs from June 20 to June 26. The cost is $400.00. Application <BR> deadline - February 20. To apply, go to www.morehouse.edu ( http://www.morehouse.edu/ ). <BR> Application access is listed under "Events at the Leadership Center."<BR> <BR> NASA sponsors the National Space Club Scholars Program, a 6 week summer internship at <BR> NASA'sGoddard SpaceFlight Center is open to students who will be 16 years of age and have <BR> completed the 10th grade by June 2009, have demonstrated high academic success, and have an <BR> interest in space science or engineering as a career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. <BR> Applications are available in the Career Center or online at <BR> www.education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html<BR> Apply now! All applications must be postmarked by February 17, 2009.<BR> <BR> <BR> University of Maryland, College Park; Women in Engineering Program ( mailto:Program@UMD ). To be <BR> held July 12-18 and July 19-25; seeking rising high school juniors and seniors. Go to <BR> www.wie.umd.edu/precollege or call 301-405-3283<BR> <BR> <BR> University of Maryland, College Park; Young Scholars Program invites rising juniors and seniors <BR> who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning <BR> three academic credits. Fourteen (14) courses are offered for three weeks from July 12 - 31, <BR> 2009. For details visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr<BR> <BR> This might be something that students will want to explore when they're in their senior year and <BR> are unsure of what to do next:<BR> <BR> CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps) - Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to <BR> do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City <BR> Year, Washington, DC., a full-time commitment of ten months in the Washington DC community for <BR> youth between the ages of 17 and 24. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health <BR> care coverage, free metro pass, and a $4,725 educational scholarship. For more information and <BR> to address any questions see: www.cityyear.org ( http://www.cityyear.org/ ) or email: <BR> cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment "open houses" will <BR> be held once a month at City Year headquarters located at: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd Floor, <BR> Washington, DC 20001.Visit the site for details.<BR> <BR> <BR> 1/26/09 SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the <BR> Media Center, which is in the science building on the GA campus. I will tell parents about the <BR> classroom guidance activity, which will take place next week. In classroom guidance I will give <BR> students a current copy of their transcript and ask them to complete a credit check. Feel free <BR> to ask to take a look at that as well. I will also return their PSAT and PLAN test scores, <BR> which they can also share with you. <BR> <BR> At the Sophomore Parent Night, I'll tell you what I know about the block schedule that GA will <BR> implement next year. Decisions are still being made about next year's schedule, but I will <BR> share as much information as I have at that time. I'm planning to go back into English classes <BR> the first week of March to hand out pre-registration materials and talk with students about the <BR> process. At that time, Dr. Ralph Gornto, the Glynn County director of technology education, <BR> will speak with sophomores about the new Career Academy that is scheduled to open next fall. As <BR> you can see, there's a lot going on at GA these days. My hope is that our parent night meeting <BR> will assist us in getting on the same page, or at least in the same book! I look forward to <BR> seeing you there.<BR> <BR> 1/15/09 If your child received between a 60% and a 69% in certain classes last semester, he/she <BR> may be able to complete the course in intercession. Not all classes are being taught in <BR> intercession, and some are being taught on the Brunswick High campus. The cost is $90 and <BR> registration is today and tomorrow with assistant principal, Ms. Drew. I have more information, <BR> so you can call me to discuss this option. (267-4210 ext. 3206)<BR> <BR> 1/14/09 The dust is starting to settle enough for me to wish you all a Happy New Year! You <BR> should have received your student's 1st semester report card by now. We've been making sure <BR> that everyone is in the right classes, so if you still have a question about schedules, please <BR> let me know. According to my sources, parents will have their student grade portal on Jan. 20. <BR> We're still working to get the bugs out of Infinite Campus, but we're still hopeful that it will <BR> be very useful for all concerned once it's functioning at top efficiency. I'll be heading to <BR> sophomore English classes in a few weeks with their PSAT results (and PLAN results for those who <BR> took it). I hope to have new student transcripts from the new system but I'm not sure they'll <BR> be ready by then. When they're available, I'll give each student a copy of their transcript and <BR> walk them through a credit check in order for them to become very familiar with their academic <BR> progress and to check for any mistakes or inconsistencies. I hope things have settled down and <BR> that we're off to an excellent beginning of 2nd semester. Let me know how I can help.<BR> <BR> <BR> 12/10/08 Please look at my announcement page for information regarding final exam exemptions and <BR> content mastery tests. This is important, and Dr. Ballowe has asked me to send this to you! <BR> Check it out to see how your child is affected. <BR> <BR> 11/25/08 On Monday, 12/1, we will post a letter with a progress report attached for students who <BR> had failing grades at the 13.5 week mark. Those parents whose students aren't failing should be <BR> able to check grades on Infinite Campus.<BR> There are 2 programs I want to tell you about. One is FUTURES: A Women's Visitation <BR> Program at Georgia Tech, which will be held all day on Feb. 9, 2009 at the Georgia Tech campus. <BR> Girls with very good grades (honor roll) will be invited if they are nominated by me. If your <BR> daughter is interested in attending, please let me know. Parents can also atend. If you want <BR> more information you can check the website at www.visits.gatech.edu/futures. <BR> Also, Clemson is having a summer program for academically talented 9th and 10th <BR> graders, so let me know if you want me to nominate your student for this. Summer programs for <BR> high school students on college campuses can be a good way to expose your child to the college <BR> experience. There are many, many out there, so it might be a good idea to check the website of <BR> any colleges your student may be interested in to see what kind of summer recruitment programs <BR> they have available. Keep in mind that although students can benefit from them, these programs <BR> are designed to promote the recruitment of students to their institutions.<BR> HAPPY THANKSGIVING!<BR> <BR> 11/14/08 Parents have limited access to Infinite Campus! Here is a quote from Ms.McKinney--"In <BR> January, 2009, when the gradebook is available, parents will be able to click on the notebook <BR> icon and view upcoming assignments and current grades for the class. This portion of the portal <BR> will open in January, 2009." This is what I had hoped parents would be able to access now, but <BR> later is better than never, I suppose. Feel free to call me and we can verify by phone what I <BR> can see on Infinite Campus and what you can see (or what you're being told). I'm always happy <BR> to make time to discuss your child with you.<BR> Students are supposed to receive an individually printed progress report from any class in which <BR> they're making less than a C. This is supposed to take place on Tuesday. <BR> I WILL BE OUT OF THE OFFICE NEXT WEEK FROM WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY TO ATTEND THE STATE SCHOOL <BR> COUNSELOR CONFERENCE. If you leave a message on my phone voice mail (extension 3206) or email <BR> me, I will be able to get back to you when I return.<BR> <BR> 10/31/08 I need to make a correction on the tutoring information that was on the back of the <BR> letter I mailed home with the 9-week progress reports. The National Honor Society is tutoring <BR> in the library on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, not Tuesday and Wednesday.<BR> <BR> Also, "they" are saying that Infinite Campus, our student information system, will be "live" for <BR> parents on Monday, Nov. 3rd. <BR> <BR> 10/27/08 On Friday afternoon we mailed home a 9-week progress report with a cover letter to the <BR> parents of any student who had a D or F progress grade on the report. The progress report is a <BR> copy of the report that was given out to students the week before last.<BR> Remember the PROBE College Fair at the mall on Thursday from 6 to 8.<BR> <BR> 10/20/08 I still had trouble sending the following message on Friday, but this morning I <BR> received the tech support I needed, so here we go. Hope it works this time!<BR> <BR> 10/17/08 The last few times I sent a News Flash, I must have pressed the wrong button, so my <BR> messages didn't actually come to your email addresses. I'm awfully sorry for any inconvenience. <BR> I'll try to bring you up to date. . . .<BR> <BR> 1. On Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Frederica Academy auditorium there will be a <BR> free presentation for all parents and teens on the perils of drinking and driving called "It <BR> Can't Happen to Me." If you have any questions, call Frederica Academy at 638-9981.<BR> 2. The "word on the street" is that the parent component of the new student software <BR> program, Infinite Campus, will be operational November 3.<BR> 3. For those of you who missed the Sophomore Parent night, there are a few ways you can gather <BR> the pertinent information: a) ask your student if you can look at the materials I handed out to <BR> them when I did classroom guidance earlier this month, b) stop by my office and pick up a copy <BR> of the packet, c) make an appointment to sit down with me so we can visit a bit and I'll send <BR> you home with a packet, or d) email me a good address for you, and we'll mail you a copy of the <BR> packet.<BR> 4. The 9 week progress reports will be given to students in 2nd period on Monday, Oct. 20. It <BR> is my understanding that these reports will include grades for all your student's classes.<BR> 5. For those of you who are addressing such issues, I have posted some websites having to <BR> do with autism and bullying on the Resources sction of my webpage.<BR> 6. The PLAN (a practice test for the ACT) will be given here at GA on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. <BR> The cost is $15, and your student can sign up in the Guidance office this week with the <BR> registration fee of $15. Space availability will be on a first come, first served basis.<BR> </DIV> Email From Name: From Email Address: noreply@TeacherWeb.com The from email address is set to improve delivery rates to your subscribers. Customer replies will go to your email address. ReplyTo Email: Your site's registered email address. Email Subject: Email/Text Message: characters remaining. Manage Options Manage Subscribers Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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