Attention all NASH students: The videoconference with the Heart Surgeon from the Cleveland Clinic has been rescheduled to today, Tuesday, February 19th from 9:00 – 10:00 in the NASH GOAL Office, room 249A.
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and this week NASH will be making an effort to raise awareness about abuse in teenage relationships. Did you know that Every 16 seconds, a woman in the U.S. is beaten? All week, bracelets will be sold for $1 during lunch periods to raise money for the Women’s Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. If you are in Key Club, you can get one donation hour for every five bracelets you buy. Please support this organization and show your school spirit by buying the bracelets. Don’t forget we are having a Spirit Week to further raise awareness! Today’s theme is Crazy Sock Day, and tomorrow’s theme will be Jersey Day.
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Scholarship opportunities are pouring in! The list on Naviance is updated every day. Be sure to apply to the “LOCAL” scholarships that are specifically for NA students. If you have any questions, please stop in the counseling office and see Mrs. Galbraith.
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There will be a Community Financial Aid Night Presentation at LaRoche College on Tuesday, February 26th from 6 – 8 PM. For more information visit www.laroche.edu/aidworkshops/
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Attention Grandview Mentors (Team A): Your next visit to Grandview Elementary will be on Thursday, February 21st. Plan to attend ONE of the TWO training sessions during homeroom to learn teaching strategies for our visit: Tuesday, February 19th during homeroom in the MPR OR Wednesday, February 20th during homeroom in the MPR. If you cannot attend either session, please email Mrs. Lombardi to arrange for another training session. If you haven’t yet signed up for Remind, please be sure to do so.
Stop by 249A with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your service this year!
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The GSA meeting this week has been moved to room 322. Join the Young Democrats to learn about LGBTQ-friendly candidates.
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The University of Pittsburgh Health Careers Scholars Academy is a summer program for students interested in learning more about medical careers. You may have thought it was too late for you to apply, but the program has extended their application deadline. The new deadline is February 21. The application is pretty involved, so if you are interested in learning more, come to GOAL today.
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This week begins NASH’s Biennial Prom Dress Collection. Please consider cleaning out your closet, or asking your sister to clean out hers, and get rid of those beautiful dresses that will never be worn again. The donation drive will be running from February 11th through March 11th. Come on now, you know you will never wear that dress again. Give it another chance to hit the dance floor and make some girl really happy. Please consider donating old prom gowns, accessories like jewelry or evening bags and dress shoes. Tell your friends, their moms or anyone you can think of to spread the word. We could really the help to make someone’s evening special. Prom donations can be dropped off in Mrs. Perry’s room 313.
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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.