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The news source for Sparta Parents
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December /2011
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 SPARTANS NOTES! | 
Greetings Spartans!
Dear Spartan families,
The NSCHS Charter renewal petition was delivered to the Georgia Department Of Education on Tuesday, November 15th at 3:50pm! We will begin the entire revision, interview and negotiation process again through the spring, now that we've moved beyond the Fulton County School board approval and revision. Thank you to all the governance board and non-governance board members who worked so hard to see this through and deliver a quality product.
We have only three Friday's and seventeen days of instruction left with students prior to final exams. Finals will begin on Monday, December 19th and each day will be an early dismissal day for students. We are working to coordinate transportation and will publish the final exam schedule shortly.
As always, thank you for all you do for our students, teachers, and each other. A special thank you to PTSA's Betty Klein and her team of parent and student volunteers for coordinating the clean up and painting of the bathrooms in the commons and to PTSA for the beautiful floral wreath given by them on behalf of the teachers, students and parents at NSCHS in honor of beloved science teacher, Steve Fowler. I hope that you had a Happy Thanksgiving and that you enjoy the upcoming winter break with your families and find time to reflect, relax and rejuvenate.
Warmly,
Lisa Stueve
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North Springs Students Honored with Reflections Awards
| Congratulations to Bretia Ingraham, a senior at North Springs and
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Bretia Ingraham
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Michelle Maina, a junior at North Springs on their Reflections awards! The PTA presented its Reflection awards for literature, visual arts, film, musical composition, dance choreography and photography for grade levels K-12 at the Roswell Teaching Museum. Twelve Sandy Springs students were honored. Bretia won first place for musical composition, for her song, "Be True To Yourself."
Click here to read the full story from the Sandy Springs Patch. |
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Tatiana Chernoglazova
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To junior Julia Abelsky who with teacher Patti Lawrimore met Governor Deal recently for a meet and greet to honor science students who competed in the International Environmental Science Olympiad in Turkey this past summer. To senior Rachel Stein and her intergenerational co-author Noni Waite Kucera who won 1st place in the Rachel Carson "Sense of Wonder" National Contest in the poetry division. Click Here for a link to the website
To dance magnet student Gabriella Bicalho new 2nd place finalist in Miss Brazil USA contest.
To graphic artist Tatiana Chernoglazova whose poster design won and will be used for the 2012 Fulton County Technology Fair.
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Rachel Stein
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Julia Abelsky
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Volunteers Needed for Faculty Luncheon
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Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
December 20, 2011
Cooks and Bakers Needed...
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Volunteers Needed for Baccalaureate Service
The Baccalaureate Committee is forming and we need help from Junior parents with the reception and Senior parents with planning the service and publicizing the event. What is Baccalaureate service? Baccalaureate Service is a traditional part of the graduation week and is an event that students and families find to be very inspirational. A distinguished guest speaker will offer words of encouragement for the future. The program exhibits the talent of Senior students through music and inspirational speeches.
Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2012 will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Mt. Vernon Hwy. Dunwoody, GA.
All graduating Seniors and their families and friends are invited to attend the Baccalaureate Service. Please contact Tochie Blad at tblad1@bellsouth.net if you would like to help with the event.
Click Here to Log Your Volunteer Hours!
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| Many Pay Tribute to Science Teacher Mr. Steve Fowler | Wednesday, November 16, hundreds in the North Springs community came together in the school's theatre to remember and honor beloved science teacher Steven Fowler. The orchestra played and friends, students, faculty, and family members offered touching and humorous tributes to a teacher who made a difference; he was appreciated for his passion for teaching, his love of students, and his generosity of time and talent in helping young minds learn about science, especially biology. He will be missed but not forgotten. Beginning with the January 2012 science fair, the Emerging Scientist award, given to the most promising 9th grader will now be known as the Steven Fowler Science Award! Thank you Mr. Fowler and all teachers who really do make a difference in the lives of those they touch. Thanks too for the beautiful floral wreath given by PTSA on behalf of students, teachers, and parents of North Springs in honor of Mr. Fowler. You can also offer a tribute online at www.northspringshigh.com.
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| Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos is our Principal for a Day |  Tuesday, November 15, North Springs was honored to have as our Principal of the Day, Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos. This was the fourth year for the Fulton County School "Principal of the Day" program which invites community leaders to spend a day as "Principal" to gain an appreciation of the rewards and challenges educators face. Mayor Galambos had a full schedule which included leading the pledge and moment of silence, visiting classrooms, talking with students and teachers and attending the JGG (Jobs for Georgia Graduates) induction ceremony where she congratulated the inductees in closing remarks. Her day ended after lunch with the math department and Dr. Stueve. She said she "found the use of technology in classrooms amazing, was impressed by the dedication of teachers and students, and thought JGG's values are what the world is looking for and needs." While she appreciated all she saw and did at North Springs she also commented on all the walking we do; which as many of us know, can be tiring, but a good way to stay fit!
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| Charter Petition heads to State Board of Education | Thanks to the charter steering committee ,PTSA parents, faculty and staff who worked tirelessly to get the Charter Renewal Petition submitted to the State Board of Education on November 15. The petition was approved by Fulton County Schools in late October. The final petition document submitted to the state is now on the school website at www.northspringshigh.com. The state BOE will review the petition over the next several months although their decision on final approval may not be known until late spring.
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| North Springs Theater Community News |  Click here to read about the latest news and upcoming events!
Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, December 1st at 7pm in the Black Box Theatre. There is a lot to go over!! All parents are welcome to attend! Thank you to 2004 alumna, Andrew Durand for spending time with Mr. Young's senior acting class a few weeks ago. Andrew is a graduate of Boston Conservatory, previously on Broadway |
| Spartan Arts News |
Don't forget to support your students in their December performances!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Poetry Slam November 30
Fall Piano Concert: December 5th
Art Auction: TBD
Combined Winter Concert: December
13th
Composer's Concert: February 2nd
****Still accepting ad requests for the Stages and Studio Playbill until January. Ads published in the Playbill SECOND SEMESTER 2012 will ALSO be published FALL SEMESTER 2012. Don't forget to SHOUT OUT your students - Only $25!!!
Order Forms on the North Springs CHS website or Contact Jamila Sampson, Parent Volunteer - jks@judge.com
Spartan Arts is now on Facebook and Twitter!
Stay up to date on all Arts Magnet events!
Like us on Facebook - Spartan Arts
Follow us on Twitter - SpartanArts1!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Nov 29 - 10th Grade Parent Night
Dec 1 - Blood Drive, Shop with a Spartan tree sale
Dec 1 - Prospective Student/Parent Tour 9am
Dec 3 - Football Banquet
Dec 3 - Spartan Hoops Classic at Philips Arena tickets and info. koudeler@fultonschools.org
Dec 5 - Fall Piano Recital
Dec 7 - PTSA meeting 8am
Dec 12-15 End of course testing
Dec 12-16 Media Center Book Fair
Dec 13 - Winter Concert
Dec 16-17 Senior Showcase
Dec 19-22 Early Release for Finals
Dec 23 Winter Break
Jan 4 Teacher Work Day
Jan 5 First Day of 2nd Semester
Jan 11 PTSA Meeting 7pm
Click Here for Master Calendar
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| STUDENT ENRICHMENT
Accident Avoidance Workshops (Feb. Sessions available) |
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Year Books
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The 2012 yearbook is $60 until December 31. It will then be $80. Buy now.
Senior parents: Discounted senior yearbook ad prices expire on December 1. Reserve an ad now with a $20 deposit.
Contact Ms. Myers MyersL@fultonschools.org for info.
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Have a Great Picture for the Yearbook ?
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| FONS Call-a-Thon Returns November 30 | Wednesday November 30, from 6:30-8:30pm Friends of North Springs will be conducting their final call-a-thon of the semester. Please answer the phone if your caller ID shows Keller Williams Realty because a friendly NS student will be on the phone asking for your financial support. Gifts of any size are appreciated to support the enhancements to the building and grounds and to support grants to teachers. Company matching gifts can make your gift even larger. Gifts to North Springs can be made online with a credit card or by check and are fully tax deductible. Thank you for your generosity and your commitment to helping NSCHS offer the best education possible.
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| 10th Grade Parent Night |
10th Grade Parents: This night is for you!
This Tuesday, November 29th at 6:30pm at North Springs Charter High School. The counseling department is promoting a program specifically targeting all parents/guardians of our 10th grade students. Students are welcome to accompany their parents but our focus will be parents.
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| Discover North Springs Open House a Success | Sunday, November 13, North Springs welcomed about 120 families, most from area private and out of county schools at our Open House. While the change in time from January to November resulted in somewhat smaller attendance; the feedback received was positive as parents and students liked the more personal attention they received. Thanks to the PTSA, especially Betty Klein and Maureen Morrow for lovely refreshment tables, all the parent booster groups and student clubs and activities represented, and to the student ambassadors and PTSA members who greeted families and gave tours. Job well done. While there are no plans for an open house next semester, please let your friends and neighbors know that four additional tour dates have been added and are on the website: December 1, January 12, 19 and 24.
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Help us beautify North Springs Charter High School Brick-by-Brick
|  Buy a brick and help create the pathway to North Springs Charter High School's future! Friends of North Springs Foundation is selling engraved bricks to help spruce up our campus with a new brick and wrought iron fence and "green screens" on the front of the building. Purchasing engraved brick(s) not only helps fund Vision 20/20, but also allows you to become part of a lasting legacy at North Springs Charter High School. Please help us beautify NSCHS "brick-by-brick" and purchase an engraved brick for your child, your family, or a favorite faculty member. What a great way to celebrate your years at North Springs or commemorate a special event such as graduation, science fair, or a part in the musical! You will be able to create your own message as well as choose from selected designs for your bricks. Please click on the link below to view order form. Help FONS make North Springs look as good on the outside as it is on the inside! Click Here for Order Form |
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