March, 2015 GOAL Meeting GIEP Spring Season will begin in April. Students having a GIEP this spring will be notified of the time and date by their GOAL teacher. Please remember: ● You must complete the student survey form so the information can be written in to your GIEP ● You must attend the meeting at the set date/time! Your parent, a principal and one of your teachers will also be invited to the GIEP meeting. ● You may bring questions/ideas regarding enrichment options for next school year. Your mission should you choose to accept it...... Join this exciting fictional simulation where you will become a member of a remote trauma unit on a mercy ship mission traveling up the Amazon River. The simulated ship is equipped with high-tech hospital and medical research capabilities, communication systems, and satellite informational relay equipment. In real time you will receive alerts about patients from the research vessel who become seriously ill. As medical personnel you will need to diagnose various maladies, recommend treatment, order and analyze lab results and "save your patient's life." Tuesday April 28,2015 NAI Collaboration Room pds. TBD (90 min) Apprenticeship Opportunities ● Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity ● Apprenticeships in 34 categories ● Applications will be available on-line ● Participate during the 2015-2016 school year ● Complete an on-line application ● Attach a letter of recommendation from a teacher ● Detailed information on all programs and the applications are available in the GOAL office or on the website: http://gateapprenticeship.aiu3.net Apprenticeship Programs 2015-2016 Acting Dance-Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Journalism Careers Robotics Advertising/Public Relations Conducting Journalistic Writing Screenwriting and Reporting Animation Contemporary Dance Leadership Anthropology Digital Photography Marine Biology Short Fiction Still Photography (Fall or Spring session) Architecture Education Musical Theater Visual Arts Metalsmithing Art Careers Engineering Nursing & Writing for Publication Healthcare Careers Astronomy Filmmaking Opera & Voice Coaching Avian Care Green Design (Civil Musical Theater Engineering)-CMU Broadcast Journalism International Affairs Playwriting Zoo Animal Care (Fall Session) Zoo Animal Care (Spring Session) APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING Date: Friday, April 10, 2015 1st period & Homeroom Collaboration Room We will share information about the various offerings. You will also learn about: How to complete the on-line application? How should my teacher submit their letter of recommendation? What about any application fees? How will I know if I am accepted?? Calling All Writers Use your Spring Break to jump start your writing! Submit your work before next Friday, April 10th to be reviewed at our next workshop~! App Think Tank STAY TUNED FOR NEW MEETING DATES & MORE INFORMATION AFTER SPRING BREAK! There is ONE ticket left to OTHELLO Be the one who gets to go. Two alternates will also be accepted. And the answer is………. Which awards show normally occurs at the end of February? …………..Academy Awards - the red carpet walk is one of Hollywood’s biggest events of the year. Which legendary character is recognized on the 12 of February? -------------Paul Bunyan Which fruit is recognized in the month of February? -------------Banana Which President of the U.S. was born on the 12th of February? --------------Abraham Lincoln February 12, 1809 Think Summer........ If you plan now, your summer could include: ● learning about freshwater ecology in the great outdoors ● a one-week intensive look at current international issues ● developing your creative writing skills ● experiencing various health careers ● living on a college campus, traveling, volunteering ● writing, directing and editing your own short-film ● exploring electro-optics, nano-technology, gaming, robotics and whatever you can imagine ......... How can YOU learn more about summer activities? Your GOAL teacher can tell you about opportunities that are local international free two-days credit mentally challenging pricey two-months non-credit physically challenging MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR GOAL TEACHER!