gsmst newsletter march 23, 2015 · jack andraka: guest speaker march 24th at gsmst gsmst is honored...
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GSMST Newsletter March 23, 2015
Mark Your CalendarsMarch 27, 2015: Relay for Life 5K after school March 27, 2015: Talent Show; cafeteria @ 6:30 p.m.April 610, 2015: Spring Break
Georgia Parent Survey
The Georgia Parent Survey can be completed usingpersonal computers, smartphones or iPADS. For parentsthat do not have access to the Internet, please come toGSMST to complete the Georgia Parent Survey atschool. All parents are encouraged to participate in theGeorgia Parent Survey because the data will be used tocalculate the School Climate Star Rating. Surveyresponses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the GeorgiaDepartment of Education for analysis.
Jack Andraka: Guest Speaker March 24th atGSMST
GSMST is honored to host Jack Andraka tomorrow,March 24th, for an inspirational address! Find out moreabout Jack's story here. Limited copies of Jack's newly published book,Breakthrough, will be available for $18.99 during a book signing after 7th periodin the cafeteria. Twenty percent of proceeds will go to the new GSMST
Endowment Fund.
GSMST's Science Olympiad Team placed 4th out of 24competing teams at the State Science Olympiad CompetitionSaturday, March 21st, at Emory University
The fifteen competing members would like to thank the other team members whohave come out to help the team after school and on Saturdays, especially the 5team members who helped out Saturday with impounding devices and othercritical support. Additionally, several alumni helped here at GSMST last weekwith logistics, testing, and other support issues during their Spring Break.GSMST would also like to thank team alumni currently studying at UGA andEmory who showed their continued appreciation and dedication to ScienceOlympiad by providing key support with test preparation and proctoring at theEmory Science Olympiad competition. Here is a list of medal winners.
Shelton to perform as a featured soloist
Congratulations to Kevin Shelton, winner of the 9th annual GSMST ConcertoCompetition. Kevin will get to perform as a featured soloist with the GSMSTHonor Orchestra May 5th on the Spring Concert. Way to go Kevin!
Attention Seniors: GSMST PTSA Scholarships
This year, the GSMST PTSA is proud to offer four (4) $500.00 scholarships to itsseniors! Please print and completely fill out the scholarship application.Applicants MUST be a PTSA member in order to apply. If you are not a member,you can still join the PTSA. The membership fee is $10.00. All components of theapplication are due in the PTSA drop box located in the attendance office by 3:30PM on Monday, April 20th, 2015. The winners will be announced on Tuesday,May 12th, 2015.
GSMST Talent Competition
The 4th annual talent competition will be this Friday in the Cafeteria beginning at6:30 pm. Come out and support your peers as they compete for prizes and theultimate award of most talented GSMST performer. You can even vote for yourfavorite act to win the people's choice award. There are a variety of great acts,and you are guaranteed to be entertained. Admission is $5 at the door, andGSMST's Lit Magazine will have concessions available for purchase.
Internship Intel: New Partnership
Kids4Coding will be hosting JFE interns this summer. Formore information about k8 summer tech and codingcamps and to see how this company is helping createthe next generation of innovators, visit Kids4Coding.com.
Attention 10th Graders
The first round of summer 2015 JFE internship opportunities has been posted ineclass. Don't miss out on these amazing opportunities! Deadlines are quicklyapproaching for some fun, local opportunities and some really unique, academicexperiences with our university partners. Contact Ms. D'Antonio if you have anyquestions.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
GSMST is holding a free tax service called the VolunteerIncome Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Anyone who makes $53,00 or less ayear may be eligible for this free tax filing service! To make an appointment,please visit VITA.
GSMST Relay for Life2nd annual 5K run
GSMST is holding its 2nd annual 5K this Friday afterschool. Registration is now closed, but plan to come outand support the 5K participants.
GSMST Study Abroad Opportunities
Spanish: The itinerary for GSMST's 2015 Study Abroadtrip has recently changed! Our trip will now includeMORE Spanish history, art, and language as it willhighlight Spain's capital city, Madrid and the formercapital, Toledo. Today, Toledo is considered by many to be the most medievalcity of Europe. Check out our trip website to register and find out moreinformation GSMST STUDY ABROAD BARCELONA/PARIS 2015
German:Students can also participate in a June 2015 trip to Germany. There isstill time to sign up. Our trip is called Prussia, Bohemia, Bavaria. GSMST STUDYABROAD GERMANY 2015. There is also the opportunity to stay with a Germanfamily and attend a German high school for two weeks in addition to the ninedaytour.
Chinese: China Trip 2016 check out Ms. Houng's website for moredetails. GSMST STUDY ABROAD CHINA 2016
Tutoring OpportunitiesNHS and Beta Club
National Honor Society and Beta Club provide tutoring to all GSMST students fora wide variety of subjects. If you would like help, go to the GSMST eCLASShomepage and sign up on the document available. A tutor will contact you to setup when and where to meet. Tutoring can be done around your schedule, butMs. Covin's and Mr. Hersch's rooms will be available most days after school for aquiet place to tutor if needed.
GSMST Final Exam Exemption Policy
Honor Graduates (cumulative GPA of 90.0 as of January 2015) are eligible toexempt the exam in any class period with 3 or fewer absences (no matter thegrade.) Other seniors are eligible to exempt the exam in any class period inwhich they have 90.0 average (after 10 points added to AP classes) as of 5/1/15and they have 3 or fewer absences. Click here to review the document.
GSMST Upcoming Events and Reminders:
Guest speaker tomorrow during 7th period.SO Bake Sale this Thursday and Friday during both lunches.Purchase your yearbook today at balfour.com.Monday's are reserved for teacher professional development. Students areto leave campus by 3:00 p.m.Visitor Badges must be worn while visiting, volunteering, etc. This is tokeep our school safe.
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