This Friday, NASH key club will be hosting their second annual Teacher Jeopardy! It will take place during periods 10 and 11 in the auditorium. Tickets will be on sale in every lunch period this entire week for $5 and will be sold for $7 at the door. All of the proceeds will go toward Grandview Elementary School, and there is a great lineup of teachers competing along with a surprise student guest. Please come support a great cause and watch some of your favorite teachers compete in Jeopardy!

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REMEMBER to check the lost and found this week for any of your lost items.  All unclaimed items will be donated during the holiday break.

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Attention Grandview Mentors: If you attended the tutoring day in November, then you have a pen pal letter awaiting you in the GOAL Office.  Please stop by room 249A at your earliest convenience.

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Students interested in either a long-term foreign exchange program (which is a whole school year) or a short-term foreign exchange program (which is a few weeks in the summer), should stop by the GOAL Office, room 249A, and speak with Mrs. Lombardi. This exchange program is run through the local Rotary Club and is an amazing experience for students!

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Are you interested in applying for a summer research program?  The Hillman Cancer Center Academy (formerly called UPCI, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute) is accepting student applications. (Applications are due February 8th). Dr. David Boone is coming to NASH to speak to students on Friday, December 21st from 8:30 – 9:30 in the NASH Library Multipurpose Room. He will give an overview of the program and insights about the application.  Please sign up through the form on Blackboard under 18-19 NASH GOAL and Enrichment Opportunities. Stop by the GOAL Office, room 249A, with any questions.

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Please do not forget to submit either writing or art to Variations. You have a chance to be accepted into the NASH literary magazine. The submission link is located on the NASH student blackboard page. They are taking submissions until March 1st. See Ms. Yakich in room 234 if you have any questions.

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The next Spanish Club meeting will be held Wednesday, December 19th after school in Mrs. Lasitis’ foods room from 2:30-3:30. Please remember your $20 dues if you haven’t already turned them in.

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The GSA Annual Holiday Party will be held in Room 252 this Wednesday after school. Stop in to enter the drawing for a new car!!

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The next Italian Club meeting will be TODAY in the foods room from 2:30-3:30!  Everyone is welcome! Please remember to turn in dues if you have not already!

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North Allegheny is hosting its second annual Hackathon on Saturday, January 5th at NASH! Teams will have the entire day to design, develop, and build projects to compete for sponsored prizes and awards. Anyone who has an interest in technology should attend! Absolutely no experience is necessary! We’ll be providing optional workshops and mentor expertise to help teams get started! Attendance is free, and meals and snacks will be provided. Visit hackna.org to sign up or see Mrs. Prosser in Room 369 for more details.

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You can find a copy of the announcements from today, yesterday, and every day at nashuproar.org.  Thanks, and have a great day!