This Week'supdate the RHJ Committee Is Still Seeking Corporate Sponsors, Wine Donation/Discount

January 30, 2012
PTSA News

Thanks to these Seniors who spoke at last weekend's North Atlanta Now prospective student open house. A record crowd of more than 300 Class of 2016 parents and students turned out to hear about all the great things happening at North Atlanta right now! A special thanks to chairs Gwendy Johnston and Allison Hayes for orchestrating this event. Seated left to right are Max McGonigle, Katie Wong, Zoe Brzezinski, Brie Terry and Crystien Williams; standing left to right are Paige Curtis, Elizabeth Miranda, Eric Zemmali and Marcus Lee. We also would like to give a shout out to all of our teachers and administrators who spoke, as well as Mr. Brooks and our amazing NAHS Marching Band Drum Line!
The PTSA also thanks our incredible grounds crew who spread 500 bales of pine straw to beautify our campus: Aaron Estis, Matt Dawson, Kim Musser, Sherri Calcagno, Martha Fair, Betty Rainwater, Patrizia Kurtz, Teresa McCreight, Kim McCauley, Jen Palmer, Molly Woo and Suzanne Rubini. Thank you for your hard work and commitment of time.
Please join us this Friday, February 3rd, at 8:30 AM for our monthly Coffee Talk parent meeting. Last month, we enjoyed hearing recent North Atlanta graduates return to NAHS to discuss their college experiences. This month's program will feature nine former North Atlanta moms, who return to share their perspective on the high school years now that they are on the other side of the fence. Mr. MyGrant, once again, will emcee what promises to be a lively and insightful discussion.
Also at Friday's meeting, we will begin the important process of nominating next year's PTSA Board of Directors.If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, then please contact Amy Shea by this Wednesday, February 1st. The nominating committee will meet by February 16th to propose a slate of officers. This slate will be posted on February 17th and the PTSA will vote on the proposed candidates at the March Coffee Talk.
The APS Demographic Community Meeting for our SRT 4 cluster is this Wednesday, February 1st, at 6:30 PM in the North Atlanta Theatre. Demographers will present new options and maps to the public and request input. The new maps are available on the APS web site here.
Academic Annoucements
Attention Sophomore Parents:If you missed last week's IB meeting about MYP projects and other IB-related topics, then check out our web site, where we have a wealth of IB support materials. MYP project information is available here.
Attention All Band Parents: The mandatory meeting for all Beginning, Concert, Symphonic, Jazz and Marching Band parents has been rescheduled from Wednesday, February 1st, to Wednesday, February 8th, at 6:30pm in the Lecture Hall. For more information, please contact Adam Brooks, Director of Bands.
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Sports News
LAX is back!!! Varsity Boys' Lacrosse tryouts begin Monday January 30th. Interested athletes should meet at 3:45 PM on the field. Athletes should bring a pair of cleats and sneakers, as well as lacrosse equipment. If you don't have any equipment, then please see Coach Regan BEFORE tryouts. Prior experience is not required. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring completed medical/physical forms. All LAX equipment must be stored in a locker or with Coach Regan in room 213..
Fundraisers
Free Money Is Pouring In! Thanks to all of you who are using your Publix shopping cards. In the past six months, the PTSA has received over $1,100 for your efforts. Keep scanning! Replacement cards are at the reception desk in the Atrium.
Valentine's Day Skate With Your Date is Sunday, February 12th, from 4:30-6:00 PM at the Piedmont Rink at the Park Tavern (across from Grady HS). All North Atlanta students, families, staff and friends are invited to attend this fundraiser for the Boys' and Girls' Lacrosse Teams. Tickets are available online at for the advance purchase price of $12 per person (includes skate rental), enter "LACROSSE" in the promotion code box. Tickets will be $15 if paying at the door, please mention "North Atlanta" for our team to get the credit.

This Week'sUpdate.....
The RHJ Committee is still seeking corporate sponsors, wine donation/discount connections and host families. Thanks to the Ellis, McClure, Riley, Smith, Bouldin, Calcagno, Evans, Shea, Collins, Woo, Payne, Shelton, Hollis and Riggall families who have come on board as Host Families to date. Please consider joining them.Host families contribute $250 toward the event and, in return, receive a program mention and two tickets to the event. If interested, please contact Phyllis Smith at .
Calling all Sports Fans! Do you know a famous athlete that would donate an item for our auction? Do you have season tickets to a college or professional sports event? Are you into skeet shooting? Fly fishing? Hunting? We are looking for donations with a Sports Theme this week! If you can help or know someone who can help with a donation, please contact Roz McClure at or Andrea Shelton,

Community News
This week, the Atlanta Education Fund awarded ten grants to APS teachers, each worth $7,500, for excellence in teaching. Congratulations to our feeder schools, Sarah Smith and Morris Brandon, for two recipients (Kenny Kraus, Kindergarten, Sarah Smith; and Sara Visel, Special Needs, Morris Brandon). The Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education are given each year; the award money is donated by generous families in the Atlanta community. Nominations are open from February through June 1st, 2012. Consider donating, or nominating your favorite teacher. Learn more at The AFAEE is a subgroup of the Atlanta Education Fund (
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Upcoming Events
February 1
APS Demographic Study Community Meeting
NAHS Theatre @ 6:30 PM
February 2
Riflery Match vs. South Atlanta
4:45 PM
February 3
PTSA Coffee Talk
8:30 AM
Varsity Basketball @ St. Pius
6:00 PM
February 4
AEF Financial Aid Workshop
College & Career Center
9:00 AM
Varsity Basketball @ Lakeside
5:30 PM
February 7
Varsity Basketball @ Washington
5:30 PM
February 9
Riflery Match @ Mays
4:45 PM
Poetry Out Loud
Theatre
6:00 PM
February 10
Varsity Basketball @ North Springs
6:00 PM
February 13
Sports Booster Club General Meeting
7:30 PM
February 15
Orchestra & Chorus LPGE Competition
8:00 AM
February 16
Orchestra & Chorus LPGE Competition
8:00 AM
February 17
No School - President's Day
February 20
No School - President's Day
February 23
Prospective Parent Tour
9:00 AM
Riflery Match @ Campbell
4:45 PM
February 24
Booster Club Coaches Breakfast
7:15 AM
February 26
PTSA Board Meeting
1:00 PM
February 29
NAPPS Meeting @ Sarah Smith
12 Noon
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