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NORTH SPRINGS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
PTSA NEWSLETTER |
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THANK YOU NSCHS FAMILIES!! |
Friends of North Springs Call-a-Thon a Success!
Thanks so much to parents who pledged their support of Vision 20/20 during FONS call-a-thon on March 9. Thanks to your generosity our student callers raised nearly $3,500 in 2 hours. If you we missed you- you can still pledge online at
on the donate now button. If you made a pledge or will do so remember to check to see if your company has a matching gifts program. Your gift will then mean even more. |
| SAT PRACTICE TEST SATURDAY!! | | |
Huntington SAT prep fundraiser this Saturday, March 19 at North Springs!
Sign up now for your student to take a practice SAT test for only $30 with $15 going to NSCHS.
Normally $195 you'll also receive a 30min consultation and 13 page print individualized for your child.
Click here for More Information
on how to register. |
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BOARD MEETINGS |
Tuesday March 29th
at 8:00am
General Meeting
April 19th
7:00 pm in the theater
Vote in new board
Wednesday, May 4th
at 7:00pm
All meetings are held in the North Springs Media Center unless otherwise noted, and are open to everyone. |
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NSCHS Teacher and Employee
of the Year announced!
Congratulations Science Teacher Ingrid Byrd, North Springs Teacher of the Year and Colleen Wheat North Springs Employee of the Year and thanks PTSA for providing gift certificates for these deserving Spartans who help our students.
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CONGRATULATIONS
TO STAR TEACHER
Mr. Scott Hetherington
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PTSA VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER
Dates, Deadlines and Requirements
All articles should be proofread, fact-checked and ready for publication.
Please send photos or graphics in a gif, .jpg, .jpeg or .png format
All documents, such as flyers, order forms, etc. need to be sent as pdfs.
Newsletters publish on Tuesdays
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KEEP READING, THERE'S LOTS MORE!!! |
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FROM YOUR PTSA CO-PRESIDENTS:
WE NEED YOU!!
The PTSA is in need of board members to fill the following positions:
Communications VP
Membership Co-VP
Student Enrichment VP
Volunteer VP
If you would like to help shape the PTSA's future and meet other involved parents, the PTSA board just might be the place for you! To qualify you must have time, be willing to work, and be a member of the PTSA. Not a member of the PTSA? Not a problem, you can still join via our PTSA website (which you can also get to from the school's website), or by filling out an application in the front office.
If you are interested in serving on the PTSA board, would like to nominate someone else, or would like more information, please contact one of the following members of the PTSA NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
Yesenia CottoYesenia.Cotto@ALTOUR.com
Esther Horn - hornsatl@gmail.com
Brent Ingraham - ingrahambrent@gmail.com
Daretta Somerville - burksdaretta@gmail.com
Sandra Weinbrecht -sandra1624@bellsouth.net
Vivian Wood - sammiejustin8@aol.com or (407) 230-6595
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UPCOMING EVENTS | |
Leadership Sandy Springs announces
Youth LeadershipSandy Springs 2011-12
Current 9th & 10th graders interested in a unique leadership opportunity will want to apply for one of 30 spots in next year's new Youth Leadership Sandy Springs class being offered by Leadership Sandy Springs. Students will get a close up look at how government works, the environment, public safety, the economy and social services in the City of Sandy Springs.
Annual Spartan Clothing Drive has begun!
Now through March 25, please send in gently worn clothing with your student or drop off in boxes in the front office and media center. The 1st period class with most clothing wins breakfast and the clothes will be donated to the Community Action Center, making it a win-win for all!
Thursday, March 31st
Clubs in the Community Day is our Student Leadership Association's annual community service day. An email with volunteer needs will be sent later this week.
The Race to Nowhere- March 24 & 25
Support Friends of North Springs Plant Sale
Order your spring bedding plants, container plants and hanging baskets online at www.northspringsmagnet.com/fundraising.html. by March 31.These beautiful, high quality plants are direct from the grower and can be picked up at NSCHS on April 16, during our annual Volunteering for a Better Sandy Springs Day.
Also on Saturday, April 16th:
Saturday @ North Springs 2pm-10:30pm
This year Saturday @ North Springs begins at 2pm with carnival games, concerts and performances, a dusk run at 5:30pm, food, the amazing new performing arts show The Exhibit from 6:30-8:30pm and a free classic movie outdoors at 8:45pm! Don't miss this fun, unique student-run day to support the clubs and activities at North Springs. Your volunteer help is appreciated.
Spartan Classic Annual Golf Tournament is April 25, 2011 at nearby Indian Hills Country Club. Plan to play, it's fun and you support our student athletes. info at www.spartanclassic.org |
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STAFF APPRECIATION | | |
Faculty and Staff Appreciation
Upcoming Faculty and Staff Appreciation events:
Tomorrow, the PTSA is hosting the popular potato bar luncheon for the all the faculty and staff. A huge thank you to those who are donating baked potatoes and all who are donating their time. These events could not take place without so many wonderful volunteers.
April - date TBD -
Ice Cream bar during lunch
May-Teacher Appreciation Week
May - End of Year Luncheon
If you are interested in helping out with any of these events, please contact Jennifer Hochman at jjhochman@comcast.net
I am collecting gently used books to give to the faculty and staff during teacher appreciation week in early May for enjoyable summer reading. This is a great opportunity to clean off your book shelves and donate unwanted, but good condition, books to the school. If you enjoyed reading it, someone else might too! If you have any books you would like to donate, please contact Jennifer Hochman at
jjhochman@comcast.net
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FROM THE VOLUNTEER VP | | |
Many thanks to the 30 families who donated clinic supplies, and earned their 2 volunteer hours. Your hours have been logged online. The clinic greatly appreciates the items you sent in.
Volunteer hours for the year to date are now 2,601, approximately 25% of our goal or 10,700 for this year. 123 families have participated, about 12% of our population. If you still need to contribute your 10 hours, there are several opportunities coming up in March and April that are listed below.
Here are our current Top 10 volunteers who are in the running for a free lunch at the end of the school year:
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Total VolunteerHours Query | |
Sum Of VolHours |
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First | |
254 |
Myers-Brandt |
Lee | |
162 |
Kane |
Regina | |
148.5 |
Taylor |
Colleen | |
117.5 |
Klein |
Betty | |
86 |
Robertson |
Anna Cay | |
75 |
Reid |
Mary | |
70 |
Grasso |
Cynthia | |
66.5 |
Reynell |
Elaine | |
64.5 |
Kelly |
Cynthia | |
60.5 |
Martin |
Aubrey & Andra |
Please remember to go on line to the PTSA Website and enter your hours after participating in an event.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Mark your calendars and stand by for emails with more information on how you can volunteer for our next two major projects.
· Hairspray, the spring musical, March 17th - 27th.
· 'Clubs in the Community Day', our Student Leadership Association's annual community service day, on Thursday March 31, 2011. An email with volunteer needs will be sent later this week.
· Saturday at North Springs, April 16th.
· Volunteer for a Better Sandy Springs at NSCHS on April 16th, 8.45am - 1.00pm.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Spanish and Portuguese translators for school events and meetings - Please Contact Sharon Hall ,if you can help.
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| COFFEE & CREDITS NIGHT | | 
Coffee & Credits Night
9th Grade parents who are concerned about credit recovery options for their students including summer school are invited to the
9th Grade
Credits & Coffee Night
March 23, from 6-7pm
in the media center.
Please attend this special information night hosted by our counselors and graduation coach Jennifer Susko so your student can stay on track for graduation.
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GOVERNANCE BOARD UPDATE
INTERSTED IN SERVING ON GOVERNANCE BOARD?
Submit your application before Spring Break! Governance Board Elections are held each Spring. This year we will be electing 3 New Parent Members. All are two year terms. Come help us make a difference at North Springs! If you are interested in serving on the Governance Board or would like additional information please email Regina Kane at Umalum77@gmail.com or call (770) 395-9230.
CHARTER RENEWAL
North Springs is in the process of revising our charter. The Governance Board has set up a Charter Steering Committee and we are gathering information from teachers, parents and students to guide us as we strengthen and focus our charter petition. You can find answers to some common questions on the North Springs website www.northspringshigh.com. Look for the new Charter Renewal Banner on the front page!
We also have a Parent Lunch and Learn Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 31st at noon to discuss what is new in this charter! This is Clubs in the Community Day at North Springs so COME VOLUNTEER, BRING YOUR LUNCH AND LEARN ABOUT OUR CHARTER! If you have questions about the renewal process or would like to help please send an email to: nscharter2011@gmail.com
360 PARENT SURVEY
You had your opportunity to let us know what's working and what's not at North Springs! Thanks to those who took the time to give us your valuable feedback! All three 360 Surveys have now been completed. We are currently compiling the information and we will present our findings to the various stakeholders in April.
The presentation for Parents will be on Saturday, April 16th at The Saturday at North Springs event. The time is yet to be announced. The Governance Board also will have a booth at this fair, so stop by and ask us about the 360 results!
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Buy advance tickets for Hairspray
until 24hrs before each performance.
Advance: $12 adult/$8 student.
At the door: $15 adults/$10 students
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