BUILDING with GOAL

1. BUILDING with GOAL September, 2012

2. GOAL OFFERSYOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH NEW LEVELS, CROSS BOUNDARIES, AND STRETCH YOUR PERSONAL HORIZONS 

3. 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

4. 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!"

5. 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!

6.   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 

7. 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!

8. 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 

9. Chain Reaction ContraptionDesign 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. Be sure to include your school name on every page!

10. Ex. Of Design Proposal Drawing

11. 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!

12. 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!

13. 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

15. 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: • 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!

16. 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. 

17. 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!