GOAL MeetingJanuary 28, 2015

National Computational Linguistics ContestThursday, 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 COMPETITIONTHE 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 COMPETITIONTHE 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

Date: THIS ! Friday, January 30th

Time: 8:40 am-12:10 pmONLY 20 SPOTS!!!!!!!!!!

"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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Move over House and Gray's Anatomy………… Here come the NAI surgeons

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

For more information: http://pacomputerfair.org/

Registration Deadline: March 1stContact Mrs. Duschek or email kduschek@northallegheny.org to register.

Demonstrate your computer expertise by entering an individual or group project in one of the following categories.

on March 25th

BLOOD BROTHERSA 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

story, following him to India.

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 17thRepresent 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

#ArtTuesday, March 24, 2015 - Workshop in the Collaboration Room (Periods 1-4)

Monday, March 30, 2015 - Tour of Artwork at Carnegie Museum of Art (ALL DAY)

Coming Soon! ………………………..in March!!!!

Mock TrialMock Trial

Postponed until March 3rd.

If the new date does not work fr you, let Mrs. Duschek and your team know and find a replacement ASAP!!

Postponed until March 3rd.

If the new date does not work fr you, let Mrs. Duschek and your team know and find a replacement 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

9th (Level 2)

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.)

And the Answer is…….

Cranberry Sauce

Christmas Eve

What plant is "Viscum" used to label?

In which author's novel is it "always winter but never Christmas"?

What year was the first commercial Christmas card made in?

What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?

What holiday food is made from "marsh-whorts"?

What do Ukrainians put on their Christmas tree for good luck?

Which department store created "Rudolph”?

When do most Europeans put up a Christmas tree?

1843

C.S. Lewis

White Christmas

Spider’s Web

Montgomery Ward

Mistletoe

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