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 * Please make sure that you are registering for the classes that are outlined in your GIEP. The goals that are written in your GIEP are NOT optional. Also, if you feel that a teacher is not following the Specially Designed Instruction in your GIEP, please come talk to me ASAP. Maximizing your educational opportunity is of utmost importance to me.** ~Thank you.

Students are asked to complete the sentence, “My education will help me to...” in 300-400 words. Essays should depict a student's goals and aspirations, and what type of future they believe their education will bring. //Please submit your essay to Miss Derry (students may not submit essays on their own). Use this entry form://Here is the flyer for more information: Essays will be judged in two categories: New this year: Each teacher may submit up to 10 entries for each grade category**.** There will be two winners selected from each category. Each winner will receive $100 and will be invited to read their essay at the beginning of a general session at the 2013 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference Oct. 15-18, at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center. Selected essays will be printed in a book that will be distributed at conference.
 * 5/15/13: PSBA Essay Contest //(open to students in grades 6-12)//**
 * Grades 6-8
 * Grades 9-12

4/25/13: Check out all these contests!! Hoagie's List of Contests

3/16/13: PITTSBURGH, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Carnegie Mellon University student-run teams will host the first picoCTF, a computer security competition running April 26 to May 6 that challenges high school students to learn the basics of hacking in the context of a story-driven game. "The story of the Internet competition begins when a robot from outerspace crash lands in your backyard, it's up to the game competitors to use their hacking skills to fix the robot and uncover its secrets," said David Brumley, the Gerard G. Elia Career Development Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Brumley said the competition is open nationwide to students in grades 6-12. Toaster Wars High School Hacking Competition

3/13/13: ** Susquehanna University **: Writer's Workshop, July 7-13. Experienced writers entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2013 are eligible to attend this year's workhop. Portfolios and applications must be postmarked on or before April 15th for the reduced workshop fee. All materials must be postmarked by May 1 in order to be considered for acceptance. See Miss Derry for additional information or visit Writer's Institute

3/6/13: ** Cook's Honor College ** at Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Intellectually curious rising high school juniors or seniors (and the exceptional rising sophomore) with a passion for learning are encouraged to apply. This is a competitive application process, and all students who are admitted to the program will receive a $1,000 scholarship, reducing the cost to $250 for the full two-week program. Application deadline is April 15 and can be downloaded at Application __** Time Management by Randy Pausch: Video **__

"In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated." The Power of Introverts
 * Interesting TedTalks video by Susan Cain: **

Submit your original play to the ** Shawnee Playhouse's contest **. Click on the link for details. []

The ** French Conversation Group ** The monthly group encourages the study of the French language and culture. Read literary excerpts followed by discussion. Admission is free. For information, contact Rosemary Huebner at 570-588-3201. If you are interested, call Rosemary to find out how often they meet. I think this is a great opportunity for those of you studying the French language.


 * Scholastic Scrimmage :** can you answer questions quickly on a wide variety of subjects...math, history, geography, art, science, grammar? Come to room 209 on Fridays at 2:30 and test your knowledge. You don't need to know everything, that's why the scrimmage team competes in teams. You don't need to be identified as gifted to be part of the team, so if you know a classmate who is quick-thinking and very knowledgeable, please encourage him or her to come out on Fridays.

**Speech and Debate Team** : (looks awesome on your transcipt!) The goal of the team is to provide a supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach their potential in expressing themselves verbally. Through feedback from peers and the team advisor, students will take their public speaking skills to the next level by competing against students in other school districts. There are many categories in which students may compete: Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Cross-Examination Debate, Public Forum Debate, Extemporaneous Debate, Commentary, Persuasive Speaking, Informative Speaking, Oral Interpretation of Prose, Oral Interpretation of Poetry, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, Impromptu Speaking, and Radio Announcing. Speech and Debate Tournaments are held on Saturdays. Last year the team competed in four tournaments and two students qualified to compete in the state tournament. This year, I am planning for the team to compete in six tournaments.

** Mensa International **

The International High IQ Society www.mensa.org

Interested in taking a college level course on the campus of either Moravian, Lehigh, Lafayette, or DeSales at no charge (other than textbooks)? See your guidance counselor for information. This is a competitive program for seniors and an application is required. For fall enrollment, you must apply in the spring of your junior year; for spring enrollment, you must apply in the fall of your senior year.
 * High School Honors Program: **

**Ayn Rand Essay Writing Compeition:** I have books to borrow for this annual contest. The book that you would read is dependent on your grade level. Don't miss out on this opportunity for free money!! The contest awards a lot of money to the winners.

// **Monroe County Earth Science Association...** // //meets the first Wednesday of each month year-round from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Eastern Monroe Public Library and occasionally at other locations. For Rockhounds of all ages, and members and nonmembers alike, the association is for those interested in the collection, preservation, and scientific classification of objects found in the earth and other related sciences including astronomy, geography, the environment, and more. The association also holds field trips and digs throughout the year. Yearly memberships are available for a nominal fee. For more information, call 570-595-3787 or e-mail poconorose@peoplepc.com//