January 9, 2012
What a great PTSA meeting we had this past Friday to kick off 2012.NAHS grads who attend Boston University, Wisconsin, Georgia, NYU, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Davidson College and UNC Chapel Hill returned to campus to share their college experiences with a big crowd of parents. Mr. MyGrant put on his talk show host hat and moderated with his usual energy and wit. What was the number one piece of advice to prepare for college? Develop time management skills. And, yes, all of that IB annotation does come in handy for college! It was an informative and fun session that reminded all of us of why we value our North Atlanta experience so much.Missed the meeting? Plan to join us for our February meeting on Friday, February 3rd, when NAHS "parent alums" return to share their insights about life beyond high school.
College Zone
As collegeeapplication season draws to a close, it is time to focus on financial issues relating to the college admissions process.Start this Wednesday at 6:30 in our NAHS Lecture Hall. Information from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will help you understand the many facets of financial aid, FAFSA, HOPE Scholarship changes, and much more. Get a jump start by visiting gsfc.org. Also, senior student-athletes and their parents will have the opportunity to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center (formerly known as the NCAA Clearinghouse) if they have not already done so.
Since 1993, over 1.5 million students have earned $6.2 billion in HOPE Scholarshp and Grants. On Wednesday, you will learn how easy is is to apply for HOPE and join the ranks of these fellow scholars!
Junior parents...and so it begins! A very helpful starting point is GAcollege411.org. Here you will find tabs such as Financial Aid 101, Financial Aid Calculators, Scholarshp Finder, a College Planning Guide, links to regisiter for the ACT and SA, and a Student Guide to Managing Money 101.
More money news...Financial Aid Saturday at NAHS will be held February 2, 9:00 AM until 12 noon. This free session is hosted by the Atlanta Education Fund and the APS Office of High Schools College and Career Readiness Center. To register:
On February 12, meet representatives from over 200 colleges at
the National College Fair - Atlanta! To register: (there is no charge)
and visit
Reminders
Remember Prom "Dues" are due this Friday, January 13th. Pay now and the cost is $80, which covers both your junior and senior year. After the 13th, then dues go to $100 and will be $150 at the door on Saturday, April 21st. Cash or money orders (no checks) may be turned into Ms. Weitz in the Center for the Arts administrative office. More prom news is available here.
Sports News
After making it to the State Playoffs in 2011, the NAHS Boys' Soccer team is ready for another banner year in 2012!Tryouts (JV and Varsity) will begin Monday, January 23. Interested players should meet at 3:45 PM in the cafeteria. Athletes should bring a pair of cleats, as well as tennis shoes. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring completed medical/physical forms available here.
Interested in becoming a LAX Warrior? Lacrosse conditioning resumes on Monday January 9th, and takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday after school. Regular attendance is expected.
Please be sure to submit your physical forms ASAP. All athletes must have an updated physical on file in order to participate. For more information contact Mr. Regan ().
Football off-season conditioning resumes this week. All football players and any other students interested in joining the team should report to the weight room at 6:45 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Questions? Contact Coach Pritchett or email .
Support our NAHS Cross Country and Track & Field Teams by signing up for the Martin Luther King Day 5K. The MLK Day 5K will be held at 9:00 AM on Monday, January 16th (no school that day) at Around Lenox Shopping Center. A $5 portion of each entry fee will be donated to Track & Field and Cross Country Booster Clubs. Our goal is to raise $500 -- so we need 100 runners. Please email Mary Kay Payne () for an entry form. Deadline is January 13th.
Fundraisers
Planning is well underway for Red Hot Jazz, the North Atlanta Foundation's annual dinner/dance/auction that features our unbelievably great Jazz Band.This year's event will be Friday, April 20th, at the Cobb Galleria. The organizing committee needs corporate sponsors, parent volunteers and auction donations. In particular, they are looking for a connection to a wine distributor or any other business that could donate wine or provide a significant discount.
Enjoy dinner at the Corner Bakery Cafe on January 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.The Corner Bakery Cafe will donate 15 percent of your purchase to the Center for the Arts. The Cafe is located at Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road.
The Center for the Arts
Host Families are needed for Colombian Exchange Students the week of March 12th. Eighteen student musicians - ranging in age from 10 to 18 years old - and three adults from Colombia will visit our school. Biographical sketches will be available so you can select the student(s) that is a good fit for your family. If you are interested in hosting one or more of these students, please call or email Reginald Colbert at 404-802-4728 or .
Don't miss "Barrage" on Thursday, January 19, at 7:00 PM in the NAHS Theatre. Barrage is a high-octane fiddle fest that features an international cast performing an ecletic mix of music, song and dance. This tribute to the versatility of the violin has been described as "Stomp" meets "Riverdance." Check out the group in action Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for adults and will be available at the door.
Summer Opportunity
The David J. Sencer CDC Museum is pleased to announce the 2012 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC) held at CDC's headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. DDC is an academic day camp for rising high-school juniors and seniors who will be 16 years old by the first day of camp. Dates for the 2012 sessions are June 18-22 and July 16-20, and applications are now available at Application to the camp is open to the public. There are no camp fees, but each camper is responsible for bringing or buying his/her lunch. The deadline for applications is April 6, 2012. Questions? First, read all the information at If you still have questions, contact Judy M Gantt, at .