GOAL Meeting
January 28, 2015
National Computational Linguistics Contest
Thursday, January 29, 2015
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
NAI Collaboration Room
All registered participants should report to the
NAI Collaboration Room at the end of 3rd period.
Please be prompt.
The exam will begin at 10:00 am sharp!
Bring pencils and your lunch or snacks. No glass
bottles please, only plastic.
AMERICAN MATH COMPETITION
THE AMC 10A!
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Students with the AMC 10 written
in their GIEPS who wish to take this
test have registered with their
GOAL teachers!
This test will be given at 7:30 a.m.
in the cafeteria. You will miss
periods 1 and 2!
You must bring a #2 pencil
AMERICAN MATH COMPETITION
THE AMC 12B!
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Students have registered with their
Honors PreCalculus teachers--Miss Dulemba, Mrs. Trice or
their NASH AP CALC teachers!
This test will be given at 7:30 a.m.
in the cafeteria. You will miss
periods 1 and 2!
You must bring a #2 pencil
"Entertainment technology" -made possible by
computer-mediated digital technologies.
This CMU graduate program has you doing
everything from improvisational acting to building
virtual worlds. Learn to collaborate, problem-solve,
communicate and lead.
Date: THIS ! Friday, January 30th
Time: 8:40 am-12:10 pm
ONLY 20 SPOTS!!!!!!!!!!
Your brain accounts for 2% of your mass, but uses 25% of your oxygen and energy.
Your brain can generate about 25 watts of power at any given time. It could power a
light bulb.
BRAIN PROGRAM: 4 Interactive brain stations:
Electrophysiology: learn about the role electricity
plays in brain function;see that electricity at work
Schizophrenia: Jeopardy-style game that teaches you
about the characteristics of this complex disorder.
Research: Questions neuroscientists ask and the
research methods they use to try to answer them.
Motor:You will test your motor skills and find out
what brain activities lie behind them.
SCI TECH DAYS
AT THE CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER
Friday, March 6, 2015
Travel to the Carnegie Science Center where you will have an
opportunity to connect with leading scientists and technologists in
a fun, dynamic atmosphere. This hands-on event allows you to learn
about brain surgery, converse with science professionals at the
“Career Cafe” and explore interactive exhibits from leading STEM
companies and higher education organizations.
Pick up your participation form today or see Ms. Serdy for more
information!
SCI TECH DAY…….
CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER
Friday, March 6, 2015
Do you have what it takes to be a Brain Surgeon?
Experience an interactive theatrical adventure including role-playing, video clips of
actual surgery and information from real cases.
Visit the TECH ZONE and talk with exhibitors on all 4 floors of the CSC.
Talk with Career Professionals in a cafe setting while enjoying a cup of
hot chocolate
Move over House and Gray's Anatomy…………
Here come the NAI surgeons
The patient is seriously ill. You have to find out what is wrong and fix it!
But don't worry… you won't have to do it alone. Real doctors and other medical
professionals will guide you from "diagnosis through surgery." This interactive
theatrical adventure includes role-playing, video clips of actual surgery and information
from real cases. Along the way, there is light-hearted fun. After all, laughter is the best
medicine!
In this program, you will learn about the careers of real medical professionals including
the LifeFlight program team, surgeons, anesthetists, diagnostic technicians, surgical
nurses, medical equipment designers and more.
Also, find out what IT, Nanotechnology and Robotics have to do with curing patients
today.
Meet Science Professionals....
Career Cafe - fast paced chats with career pros
Check out dazzling science demos, enjoy café-style beverages, and
engage in a fast-paced networking sessions with professionals in a wide
range of STEM related careers. Student groups of 5-6 will meet with
seven dynamic professionals in this informal setting to explore careers in
IT/robotics, advanced materials, chemistry/nanotechnology.
biotechnology/health/biology, and energy and the environment
Shakespearean
Monologue Scene
Participants:
Pittsburgh Public Theater Actors are coming to work with you at NASH
on Friday, January 30th. You will take a shuttle.
The contest is Monday, February 9th!
Stop by the GOAL office and sign up for a lunch rehearsal with Miss
Stackhouse any time you would like to have one AFTER your Actors
Session.
Theater Arts
Workshop!!!
This is a chance to work with world class
actors, learn how to drag someone by their hair or
throw an on-stage punch, see yourself made up as
an old person, try on amazing costumes and learn
about the thousands of details involved in a staged
performance. AND... It's just a really fun day Wednesday, February 11th.
10 SPOTS STILL LEFT!!
Good luck to our Science Bowl teams as they
compete in the Southwestern PA regional
competition on Saturday, February 21, 2015.
PA HS Computer Fair
@ the Carnegie Science Center on March 25th
Demonstrate your computer expertise by entering an
individual or group project in one of the following categories.
Registration Deadline: March 1st
Contact Mrs. Duschek or email kduschek@northallegheny.org to register.
For more information: http://pacomputerfair.org/
BLOOD BROTHERS
A Documentary Film Experience
Thursday, February 26th, 2015
Rocky Braat, a young man from a fractured family
and a troubled past, went traveling through India
without a plan. Then he met a group of HIV
positive children living in an orphanage — a
meeting that changed everything for him.
Rocky left his life, friends, and career in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to live with the kids.
Steve Hoover, his best friend, former roommate at
Pittsburgh Filmmakers, decided to trace Rocky’s
AWARDS
WINNER Sundance 2013 Grand Jury Prize
WINNER Sundance 2013 Audience Award
WINNER Hot Docs 2013 Audience Award
WINNER Atlanta 2013 Audience Award for Best Feature
WINNER Milano Film Festival Awards Best Documentary
WINNER Big Sky Documentary Festival Best Feature
WINNER Crested Butte Festival Audience Award
WINNER Crested Butte Festival ACT Award
WINNER Thin Line Documentary Festival Audience Award
NOMINEE Cinema for Peace Most Valuable Documentary of the Year
We can take 30 students to this special film
experience.
And it’s FREE.
If you are interested in travel, global affairs,
medicine, social justice, leadership,
film making, art or life YOU should join us.
We will also be experiencing traditional Indian
Food at Taj Mahal.
What a great way to spend a day.
~!!!!!! Calling All Writers !!!!!!~
Workshops, Idea Generation, Contests and
Comradery for Writers
Text “naiw” to 81010 to join!
First Meeting Friday, Feb 6th Periods 6-9
Model
African
Union
Tuesday
March 17th
Represent one of the countries in the African Continent and
negotiate policy regarding Economic Development, The
Arab Spring Aftermath and Equal Opportunity for Women !
Countries will be assigned in the next week. Those students
who have already registered will be contacted by Ms. Serdy.
Organized by the Center for African Studies, University of
Pittsburgh.
Coming Up in GOAL next month
How I Learned What I Learned ~
The Last Play in August Wilson’s
Famous Pittsburgh Cycle of ten plays
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - Workshop
in the Collaboration Room (Periods 1-4)
Coming Soon!
Monday, March 30, 2015 - Tour of Artwork
………………………..in
March!!!!
at Carnegie
Museum of Art (ALL
DAY)
Mock Trial
Postponed
Postponed until
until March
March 3rd.
3rd.
If
If the
the new
new date
date does
does not
not work
work fr
fr you,
you,
let
let Mrs.
Mrs. Duschek
Duschek and
and your
your team
team
know
know and
and find
find a
a replacement
replacement ASAP!!
ASAP!!
National Language Exams
German - Wed. January 28, 2015
(Snow Date: January 29, 2015)
Latin - Tues. March 10, 2015
(Snow Date: March 11, 2015)
French - Wed. March 18, 2015
(Snow Date: March 19, 2015)
Spanish - Wed. April 8th (Level 1)
Thurs. April
Reminder:
Next month’s meeting is
rescheduled for Tuesday,
February 24th during HR
(The AMC 12B is scheduled from
pds 1-3 in the Cafeteria on the
last Wednesday of the month.)
What plant is "Viscum" used to label?
Mistletoe
In which author's novel is it "always winter but never Christmas"?
C.S. Lewis
What year was the first commercial Christmas card made in?
1843
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
White Christmas
What holiday food is made from "marsh-whorts"?
Cranberry Sauce
What do Ukrainians put on their Christmas tree for good luck?
Spider’s Web
Which department store created "Rudolph”?
Montgomery Ward
And the
Answer
is…….
When do most Europeans put up a Christmas tree?
Christmas Eve
See the contest
board outside of the
GOAL Office for
more!!!!
Tails, Teeth, &
Snouts!
Monday, February 23rd, Collaboration Room
Two showings! Period 1-2 or
Period 3-4