BUILDING with GOAL
September, 2012
GOAL OFFERS
YOU THE
OPPORTUNITY
TO REACH NEW
LEVELS, CROSS
BOUNDARIES,
AND STRETCH
YOUR PERSONAL
HORIZONS
ASK YOURSELF---HOW CAN I????
• Apply my creativity
• Challenge myself
• Develop a skill
• Try something new
• Build my communication skills
• Think outside the box
• Explore career options
GOAL OFFERS
YOU THE
ABILITY TO
HAVE THESE
EXPERIENCES!
Head in the right direction---get a head start----feel "head
over heels" at the end of the school day--Join the GOAL students who "HOLD THEIR HEADS HIGH!"
Videoconference
Join us in our Collaboration Lab for a one hour discussion
with Scott Carpenter, Deputy Director of Google
Pittsburgh.
In our hyper-connected world, technology serves as a
driver of social innovation and also as a conduit for violent
extremism. During this discussion, students will have the
opportunity to discuss the work of Google's "Think-do"
tank, explore careers in technology and see how having
knowledge of global issues can help YOU!
Join us this FRIDAY-- September 28
To be a part of this event, you need to:
--Take a trip form from the stage after the meeting, OR pick one up
from the GOAL office today!
--Submit the form with your parent signature to GOAL tomorrow or
Friday morning
--Tell your 6-7-8 period teachers you are missing class and get your
make-up work
--Read the material and answer the questions so you can be part of
the discussion
--Come to the Collaboration Room at 11:45 a.m.
--BRING A BAG LUNCH AND DRINK--NO CAFETERIA
Senoritas and Senores
Wednesday, October 31st, join us for a special day at NAI
Policy and Heritage:
A Look at U.S - Latin American Relations
Hispanics account for more than half of the US population
growth over the past 10 years! Learn about the cultural,
economic and political issues that we share with our
neighbors to the south.
You will hear more about this program in the next couple
of weeks from your Spanish teachers and by visiting the
GOAL website. If you are currently studying Spanish--this
experience is being designed for YOU!
What are some of the break-out sessions that
are currently being designed?
A look at the cultural impact of contemporary films being
produced in Latin America
A presentation on volunteering and aid programs that support
our Latin American neighbors--how can you get involved?
Cultural experiences ---how about salsa dancing lessons?
Discussion on career opportunities for students who can speak
and write Spanish as a second language.
Hands-on activities regarding business trade, energy,
immigration, and deforestation
Chain Reaction Contraption
Design Form Due Oct 5th@ 12pm
to Ms. Serdy
The conceptual design proposal contains an illustrative drawing of
your ideas for your contraption. The drawing will not have to match
the actual contraption that you create. You must include the form!!
The proposal should contain information on how the contraption will
accomplish the task, but does not need detail on each individual
step.
Each drawing must be no larger than 8.5 inches by 11 inches.
Ex. Of Design Proposal Drawing
CALC-U-SOLVE
Join us on Thursday, October 4th for a day of math
challenge! Pick up a trip form after the meeting or
in the GOAL office. Submit ASAP!
Participation is limited to 24 students
(6 teams of 4) Team Sign Up is posted outside the
GOAL office on the bulletin board!
Contest
Opportunities
~ Write a one act play and see your vision performed on
The City Theater stage with professional actors ~
~ Direct a student film and watch your work be seen by
millions as part of a public service campaign ~
If these ideas peak your interest, stop by the GOAL office to
talk with Miss Stackhouse about how you can get involved.
Please note: There are hundreds of opportunities every year for creative
students to enter contests, and many of those contests will soon start to
be posted on the bulletin board outside of the GOAL room door!
The following students need to see Miss Stackhouse for an important piece of
information before you leave today:
Charles Oestreich
Austin Sober
Natalie Stahl
Austin Taskey
Robert Upton
Jacob Vries
Claire Washabaugh
Tabitha White
Catherine Zhang
Luke Slotterback
Kierston Smay
Kevin Stiles
Michael Thompson
Grace Traynor
Wendy Weaver
Alexandria Ziolkowski
Henry Wang
What's that?
A Video Contest?
YES. This is a brand spanking new digital video competition for
students on the impact of STEM (science, technology,
engineering and math) in their lives.
Deadline: February 15, 2013
Awards for:
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Best Story-telling Award
Communicating Science Award
Best Use of Technology Award
Artistic Vision Award
Viewer's Choice Award
Grand Prize (the whole kit and kaboodle) =
$300 PLUS a $400 tuition certificate that can be used for any Pittsburgh Film makers class, camp or
workshop!
PLEASE SEE MISS STACKHOUSE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE THIS!
2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh PA
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Over 4000 of the world's leading chemical engineers
High School Students may attend on Sunday, October 28th
*Hands-on Experiments and problem -solving exercises related to
manufacturing CHOCOLATE!!!
*Meet with Chemical Engineers from numerous industries
*Observe the Chem E Car Competition
Students must register by October 10th. Participation is limited.
See Ms. Serdy for registration forms.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Your GOAL teacher needs to have your email
address! We share information with you
often and need to have your address!
If you have any questions, please visit the
GOAL website at NAI, email, or come and see
us in the GOAL Office!