PTSA EVENTS

OCTOBER 2024

 

 

National PTA Reflections

Congratulations to the following individuals as the proceed to the next level of competition.   These students entries will be showcased at the Council Level Reflections Exhibition on November 14th.  Best of luck!

    Literature:   

         1st Place, Avery Anderson, 9th Grade

         1st Place, MacKenzie Marks, 12th Grade

   Music:

         1st Place, Ugo Nwakanma, 12th Grade

 

It’s Red Ribbon Week!

Red Ribbon Week signs have been placed around our campus to serve as important reminders.  This is a great opportunity to talk with your child about the dangers of impaired driving—staying safe on the road, making responsible choices, and the importance of never driving under the influence. Discuss real-life examples and the consequences of these choices, and remind them that they can always call for a ride if needed.

 

 

Wrecked Car Display

Be sure to drive to the back of the school this week to see a wrecked car as a powerful reminder of the impacts of impaired driving. 

 

 

Experience Simulation Goggles

Students experienced being impaired with the simulation goggles while playing games during lunch. 

 

    

 

Treats for Everyone! - Happy Halloween

PTSA handed out big candy bars and other sugary treats during both lunch periods.  

 

          

 

SEPTEMBER 2024

 

Teacher Mini Grant Program Rollout

PTSA is excited to bring back the Teacher Mini Grant program.  This program is entirely funded by PTSA membership contributions and provides essential resources for our dedicated teachers.  

 

National PTA Reflections Competition Kick-Off

Each year we are blown away by the incredible creativity of CHS students and we cannot wait to see what this year brings.  Encourage your student to participate.  The theme this year is “Accepting Imperfections”.  Entry forms can be picked up in the Media Center.  Submission Deadline is:  October 8th, 2024.  For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at:  www.PTA.org/reflections/awards

 

Class of 2025 Winning T-shirt Announced

PTSA Senior events announced the winning Class of 2025 T-shirts.  In order to receive this T-shirt, Senior PTSA dues need to be paid.  

 

Senior Week - Sunrise Coffee and T-Shirt Display

PTSA (PTSA Sr. Funds) provided coffee for Seniors and displayed the three choices for the Class of 2025 Senior T-shirt. Students were allowed to vote and the winning designed will be announced soon.

 

 

AUGUST 2024

New Student Breakfast

PTSA provided yummy refreshments for the Counseling Department's New Student Breakfast. This is held each fall and on January.  

 

Ice Cream Treat for All

Who doesn’t love ice cream on a hot day?! PTSA provided ice cream during both lunches to our students and teachers on the Thursday after school started.  Thanks to the PTSA Mom helpers who helped coordinate the event.  And a thank you to the ice cream truck guys! 

 

    

 

Teacher & Staff “Welcome Back” Breakfast 

The PTSA had a super fun morning hosting the “Welcome Back Breakfast” to all teachers and staff. Beautifully decorated tables along with an assortment of speciality breakfast sandwiches from Bronx Bagels, a yogurt bar with toppings, and a wonderful display of fresh cut fruit and various juices.  

 

 

 

 

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Previous Years: 

 

 

Stress Management
Parent Coffee on Zoom with Dr. Jeannine Jannot

 

Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Ao9E5WOCrNG51AY69Hbi_30jqek4DCb/view

On February 17, 2021, Dr. Jeannine Jannot gave insight into the topic of stress, motivation, and procrastination and how we can support our children through rough patches and help them achieve their academic potential. 

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Faculty Appreciation Luncheon

 

   

 

On Thursday, December 17, 2020, the PTSA organized a staff luncheon to honor the wonderful Cambridge faculty. The event was catered through "Never enough Thyme" which is located in downtown Alpharetta. "Never enough Thyme" graciously offered a well priced boxed lunch. The holiday cookies were provided by a woman-owned small business called "Susie Cakes" by Susan Bronner.

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School Snack

 

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the PTSA treated all students to Goldfish. 

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Navigating the College Admissions Journey
Parent Coffee on Zoom with Best in Class

 

Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uI7AzgHqlr7xooOMNh_Nc8otcR_TEs3H/view

During the last Parent Coffee for the first semester, we continued to explore the topic of college admissions. On November 4, 2020, Best in Class provided a roadmap for a journey including:

• A timeline for college admissions activity
• Tips on picking a school and how schools make admission
• s decisions, 
• An overview of paying for college
• An Introduction to the SAT and ACT admissions tests
• Responses to your questions

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College Admissions
Parent Coffee on Zoom with Lindsey Fried

 

Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HJdq8hkTtowjVv3hA4wER6w5uQFEAqCd/view

On October 21, Lindsey Fried from Simply Admissions spoke on the topic of college admissions and all the changes that have resulted from Covid-19. The coronavirus pandemic has caused drastic changes everywhere, especially in higher ed. Lindsay discussed what has changed in college admissions and financial aid for the class of 2021 and beyond. She also provided an overview of best practices for students navigating this new landscape. 

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School Snack

On Monday, October 19, 2020, the PTSA treated all students to a tasty snack: Goldfish! The snack was given out to students during the lunch break. Depicted are the boxes which were delivered to PTSA VP Special Events Krista Smith's front porch, full to the brim with prepackaged Goldfish!

 

 

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Fall Sweet Treats! - Staff Appreciation

  

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, Cambridge High School staff was treated to a wonderful assortment of sweet treats! In past years, parents would supply baked goods. This year, due to the pandemic, they provided prepackaged treats, whole fruit, and granola bars.

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College and Career Consulting
Parent Coffee on Zoom with Cindy Laubenstein

 

Cindy Laubenstein is the Owner/Director of Aspire College and Career Consulting which she started over ten years ago. As an Independent Educational Consultant, Cindy works with high school students from freshmen to seniors to help them prepare for success in and navigate the entire college admissions process. She helps students build their resumes, reach their academic potential, create a standardized testing plan, develop a college list, prepare essays, understand all application requirements, identify potential areas of study in college, and more. On October 7, 2020, she shared with parents how to help their students position themselves for success so that they can reach their aspirations in their journey to college and beyond. 

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Standardized Testing
Parent Coffee on Zoom with Jed Applerouth, Ph.D.

 

Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cyZ1sJLoRUA1wWzlbhzzDGXAfvfMv2km/view

On September 30, 2020, Jed Applerouth, Ph.D., spoke about standardized testing in the 2020-2021 school year and how students can best prepare. The world of standardized testing has changed rapidly during the pandemic - spring SAT and ACT test dates were postponed, APs became at-home, open-book exams, and the ACT's move to computer-based testing will soon be here. Many colleges will be "test-optional" for the year, but does that mean students should be opting out of testing altogether? Students need a solid game plan to guide them in this new testing environment.

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Guidance to Remote Learning
Parent Coffee on Zoom with Dr. Jeannine Jannot

 

Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IRPH7rwRjD_OlKr45K-onIPXUAzWvm2Z/view?usp=sharing&usp=embed_facebook

 

 

 

Dr. Jeannine Jannot is a fellow Cambridge HS parent and the owner of The Balanced Student LLC, and author of The Disintegrating Student. On September 16, 2020, she addressed many of the concerns that we have as parents that have originated with our virtual return to school. She provided some much-needed guidance so we can be most supportive of our students at home.  

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Senior Saturday Celebration

 

  

 

Senior Class of 2021 enjoyed a drive-thru, grab-and-go breakfast at Cambridge on August 22, 2020! Students decorated their cars and were treated to a Chick-fil-A biscuit, water, and a gift from the PTSA. Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who helped make the day special.

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Cambridge Bear Hunt

 

  

 

Freshman and new students to Cambridge High School were welcomed with a Bear Hunt drive-thru on August 14, 2020! The new students were challenged to find the Cambridge Bear inside them by making frequent stops throughout the school campus and being greeted by the entire faculty. The PTSA passed out waters and highly appropriate gummy bears to make the event extra sweet!

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Teacher Breakfast

The PTSA had a super fun morning hosting the "Welcome Back Breakfast On the Go" to CHS employees on August 7, 2020! Welcome back signs and beautifully decorated tables greeted the teachers. Chick-fil-A biscuits, fruit, juice, and waters were served. The PTSA also continued its tradition of delivering gift cards to all the amazing new employees at Cambridge High School.

 

 

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