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North Cobb School for International Studies
April Newsletter
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Hello parents, students, and supporters of North Cobb's Magnet,
It's transition time: by the start of spring break, we will have registered 145 superb 8th graders for their 9th grade Magnet program, we'll have registered 9th, 10th and 11th graders for next year's classes, we will have enjoyed a spectacular presentation on international careers. To top it all off, We will have watched our last round of class of 2013 students present their senior projects! |
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Magnet Transportation/Budget Situation
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Last Thursday the Cobb County School Board was presented with options to consider regarding the anticipated budget shortfall. Among these options was a cut to magnet transportation. The proposed cuts can were outlined in several area newspapers.
Parents who wish to express their views on any budget consideration may contact our school board member, Randy Scamihorn, at rscamihorn.boardmember@cobbk12.org. Mr. Scamihorn welcomes your input.
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Magnet Spring Open House
Our spring open house for accepted magnet students last Thursday went tremendously well. I wish to thank each and every student who participated (and over 100 did!). The poise and maturity of our individual students is second to none. I am always incredibly proud of how our young people represent us. They do so with honestly, pride, and class.
Thank you, as well, to our wonderful parent volunteers!
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Don't Miss!
Gateway to Global Careers
April 2, 7-8 PM
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North Cobb International Studies Foundation presents... "Gateways to Global Careers"
There is world of endless possibilities when it comes to career choices. Come explore!
At our informational panel presentation, students can learn from the CEO of an international company, a journalist whose travels include China and the Far East, a surgeon who treats international victims of war, an aid worker who cares for young people in Asia and Africa, and a researcher who focuses on recycling and sustainability.
"Gateways to Global Careers" takes place April 2, from 7-8 p.m. in the Media Center at North Cobb High. Students and parents are welcome. Participants can order a dinner served at 6 p.m.
- Mike DeKoning / of Munich American Reassurance Company, a subsidiary of the Munich RE - leads up North America's largest life reinsurance company and collaborates with other executives of the Munich RE.
- Chuck Roberts / Former CNN Headline News anchor - trains private Chinese journalists in an environment where his own freedoms are restricted.
- Dr. Joseph Williams / Chief of Plastic Surgery at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite - treats international victims of terrorism, war and disease.
- Joyce Adolwa / CARE aid leader - reaches young people in Asia and Africa to create generations of positive change.
- Graeme Marshall / Director of the new Research and Technology Center for Novelis - focuses on recycling and sustainability in the global aluminum market and growing the next generation of engineers.
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Congratulations Governor's Honors Recipients
The following NCSIS Magnet Students were selected for the prestigious Governor's Honors Program, to be held this summer in Valdosta.
Mary Francis McDaniel: Biology
Joel Zaldumbide: Biology
Kevan Massey: Architectural Design
Nicholas Nasr: Social Studies
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Magnet Peer Tutor Team
Grades slipping? Struggling to understand a concept? Need help preparing for a test? The Magnet Peer Tutor Team can help! This dedicated group of Magnet students will tutor other Magnet students in the following Magnet classes, free of charge!
-AP Human Geography, Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, AP World History, AP Environmental Science, Advanced Scientific Research, AP Lang/APUSH (Magnet Bundle), Honors Physics, AP Psycholgy, AP Literature, AP Comparative Government/AP Macroeconomics
For information or to be paired with a Magnet Peer Tutor, contact team coordinator Jack Dobkin at ncmagnettutor@gmail.com.
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Prom Tickets on Sale Soon
Prom 2013 will be held on April 27 from 7 pm to 11 pm at the Marietta Hotel and Convention Center. Tickets will go on sale during lunches only from April 17-19 for $65 each and from April 22-25 for $75 each. Tickets will not be sold on April 26. Each ticket includes a complimentary photo package. All students attending prom will be required to sign a prom contract. Dates that do not attend North Cobb will need approval from administration. Also, if your student has an outstanding fine they will not be able to purchase a ticket until that fine is cleared.
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SPLOST Vote Passes. Big Changes for NCHS
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Due to the 1% sales tax continuation approval, the following improvements will take place at North Cobb:
* Replace existing theater with a new, upgraded theater
* Resurface track around the football field
* Replace all boilers
* Renovate all restrooms in the main building
* Upgrade/replace band and choral equipment as needed
* Rebuild tennis courts
* Bring athletic facilities up to current county standards
* Upgrade technology in the classrooms
* Paint all interior walls, classrooms and offices in the main building
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Summer Language Academy for HS Students
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The University of North Georgia (UNG) will host the third summer language academy for high school rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in June and July 2013. The Federal Service Language Academy (FSLA) is a three-week residential program for students who are interested in an immersion intensive language experience, fitness, and exploring international-related careers with the federal government. Last year, 117 students from over 28 US states and three foreign countries successfully completed the FSLA.
During the two three-week sessions, students will be immersed in intensive language instruction in First-Year Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French, German, Korean, Portuguese or Second-Year Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French, German, and Korean from highly qualified teachers, participate in a daily fitness program, receive career counseling from federal agency representatives (CIA, FBI, State Department, Homeland Security, the Peace Corps and US Armed Forces), and possibly receive high school credit for successful completion of the academy.
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CDC Summer Program
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The David J. Sencer CDC Museum is pleased to announce the 2013 summer programs: CDC Disease Detective Camp, and CDC Junior Disease Detective Camp. Both are academic day camps held at CDC's headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Identical sessions of each camp are held twice during the summer. Application to the camp is open to the public. There are no camp fees, but each camper is responsible for bringing or buying his or her lunch. See below for information about each camp, and please visit http://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/for complete information, and application forms.
Please note that admission to the camps is quite competitive. Applications are ranked by an independent panel, so it is important that essays are thoughtfully written and all required components are included. The deadline for applications is April 5, 2013.
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Session Dates in 2013
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Session Length
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Daily Times
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CDC Disease Detective Camp
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June 17-21; or July 22-26
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5 days
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8:45 am-4:00 pm
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Upcoming high-school juniors and seniors - 11th and 12th graders; age 16 by first day of camp
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CDC Junior Disease Detective Camp
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June 10-12 or July 15-17
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3 days
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8:30 am-3:00 pm
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Upcoming 7th and 8th graders
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If you have further questions, please first visit http://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/. If you do not find an answer there, please contact Judy Gantt at 404 639 0831.
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Contact Information
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David Stephenson
North Cobb School for International Studies
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AP Exam Review Sessions
One of the most important ways to prepare for this May's AP exams is to attend review sessions.
Each review session has been added to the Magnet Calendar on our website. Subscribe to the calendar in order to receive notification reminders and updates. You can also see all upcoming magnet events at our
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Magnet Senior Spring Presentations
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The following Warriors will be presenting their magnet projects to the public on November 4th at NCHS between 5:30 and 8:30 PM.
Click HERE for precise schedules and topics of these fine works of research:
| Jamila Garrett | | Daniel Bozeman | | Devin Everage | | Valerie Langat | | Chandler Vance | | | Billy Rose | | Gloria Dabek | | Samuel King | | Megan Kriss | | | Terynne Burgan | | Allison Boggess | | Magnolia Triplett | | Sara Cobb | | | Evangelista Barylski | | Kari Sicard | | Whitney Watson | | Leah Tongco | | Alexa Grzech | | | Margaret Johnson | | Oduwa Odaro | | Kayla Lake | | Amber Reeves | | Kapri Scott | | | Patrick Lim | | David Reagan | | Jordan Elliott | | Sarah Caesar | | Samantha Gunn | | | Artimio Blackburn | | Florina Guraliuc | | Ebone McGowan | | Ana Giron | | Nick Arehart | | | Shauntell Luke | | Mackenzie Jones | | Timothy Dannenfelser | | Sarah Smith | | Shelby Trotta |
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Recognition
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ECON-Challenge:
Seniors Gloria Dabek, Terynne Burgan, Alexa Grzech, and Leah Tongco finished 5th out of 13 teams who cmpeted at the state Econ Challenge at the Federal Reserve last Monday. Great Job!
Skills USA Competion
- Kyle Rinaudo, Florina Guraliuc, Josh Riddle and Paige Wagoner won bronze medals for 3rd place in Broadcast News Production
- Elliot Birkett won the silver medal for 2nd place in Criminal Justice
- Kevan Massey and Ryan Atkinson won gold medals for 1st place in Mechanical Drafting Display
Georgia Science and Engineering Fair
Four North Cobb students were invited to compete at the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair on March 21-23 at the University of Georgia: Dev Pandya, Kristen Morgan, Joel Zaldumbide, and Rebekah Roepke.
Kristen Morgan and Joel Zaldumbide both took 4th Place Honors in the State Science Fair.
Dr. Michael Petelle was awarded the "Inspiring Excellence" award and received the "Environmental Education Award" from the Alliance of Environmental Education.
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CDC
Disease Detective Camps
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The David J. Sencer CDC Museum continues to offer its popular summer program for high school students:
CDC Disease Detective Camp is a week-long day camp for rising high school juniors and seniors that exposes students to epidemiology, the field of public health and the diverse career opportunities within the field of public health. Two separate, but identical iterations of the camp are held each summer.
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- Dates: June 17-21 and July 22-26, 2013
- Times: 8:45am-4:00pm
Location: CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA
Click HERE for application and details
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Driver's Education
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Safe America Driver's Ed
Safe America is offering a Driver's Education class at its Marietta location the week of Spring Break. The classes will meet Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day the week of April 8-12, 2013. This completes the 30 hours of classroom instruction, after which the students are assigned a behind-the-wheel instructor for their six hours of one-on-one driving instruction. People taking the class are eligible for the Georgia Tax Credit of $150 in the tax year that the course is completed. They are also offering a $50 discount for PTA members. Visit Safedrivers.org for more information.
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