| Campbell's PTSA Corner
PTSA Corner Entries for the 2024-2025 PTA Reflections Contest - due TUESDAY, October 8th. This year's theme is: Accepting Imperfection. Submit your entry in photography, writing, visual arts, dance, music, and film production. Monetary prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers! Submit your artwork and application online to ReflectionsCampbellHS@gmail.com. To turn in hard copy entries, a PTSA table will be set up in the cafeteria on Tuesday, October 8 from 7:15 am to 8:30 am for collection. Download the entry form here and visit the Reflections page for instructions and tips to make your entry stronger!
Varner's Spirit Night! Visit Varner's in Smyrna on Tuesday, October 8 from 5-10 pm, mention Campbell HS PTSA, drop your itemized receipt in the pitcher as you exit, and a portion of your bill will be donated to CHS PTSA! Visit Campbell PTSA Calendar for details!
Campbell PTSA has a NEW Website! Please visit our brand new Campbell PTSA Website at campbellptsa.com for all the information you need about our Programs, Volunteer Opportunities, and more!
Campbell High School PTSA
 Congratulations to the following six Campbell High School IB seniors who were recently named as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Their high scores on the PSAT last year made them eligible for this honor. The Commended Students are (L-R) Aniket Bhakta, Amy Tang, Elaine Do, Cami Cortes Marchant, Sophie Henry, and Jack Balzuweit. Congratulations to these exemplary scholars! Interested in applying for the 2025 Governor's Honors Program for academic areas? Watch the announcements for the online application link beginning Tuesday, Sept. 17th or stop by Mr. Jones's room (3230) for more information. If you want to begin right now, here is the link to the application—all instructions and deadlines are on the app itself.
https://forms.office.com/r/BaYLHcYRSc
Interviews will be held October 7-10 (see below). Students may apply for as many academic areas as they like—selections are based on both the written component and the in-person interview. The interviews are being held on the following days (locations and exact times are on the linked school application):
Monday, October 7: French (before school) and Spanish (after school)
Tuesday, October 8: Math (before school) and Science (after school)
Wednesday, October 9: Communicative Arts/ELA (after school)
Thursday, October 10: Social Studies (after school)
County-wide interviews for the selected students will be held at Campbell High School on November 7. There are no rescheduled or make-up interviews available. Email Mr. Jones at thomas1.jones@cobbk12.org if you have any questions.
The Must Ministries Neighborhood Food Pantry would like to extend an invitation to all CHS families who may be interested in receiving support from the monthly food distribution. The next distribution will be on 10/14. If you would like to register for this program, please email lara.fain@cobbk12.org for more information. The CHS Comfort Closet offers free personal care items for students and families in need. There are two comfort stations on campus (located by the Counseling Department and by Ms. Fain’s office) where students may receive individual sized items as needed. Families are able to visit the Comfort Closet to receive full sized personal & household care items by scheduling with Ms. Fain. Thank you to all who have donated items during the September Comfort Closet drive promoted by PTA. We genuinely appreciate the support!
 Homecoming festivities are approaching in October. Flyers are below and there is an information sheet in the attachments. If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn.Mccully@cobbk12.org
 
Power Surge (Tutoring) - flyer below
Please see the Power Surge flyer below. Students should enter by the front office and bring assignments to complete. Please remind your student to bring their laptop! Email Dr. Eaton if you have any questions (lisa.eaton@cobbk12.org)
In preparation for the PSAT, Applerouth is kicking off the school year with a PSAT Pathways Program. PSAT/NMSQT Registration for the PSAT has ended for Fall 2024 administration. We will administer the PSAT to all 10th graders and registered 9th and 11th graders Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024. In preparation, students should create a College Board account (www.collegeboard.org) using a personal email address and download/update the BlueBook App on their school issued device. Use this link: https://bluebook.app.collegeboard.org/ Parents may access this link for general information about the PSAT: https://blog.collegeboard.org/parents-guide-psat-nmsqt Applerouth is kicking off the school year with a PSAT Pathways Program. The free online prep sessions for the PSAT are offered until October 13. Secure Your Spot at https://www.applerouth.com/psat-pathways. The workshop includes the following: - 90-Minute Workshop: Expert guidance on Math, Reading, and Writing with test-taking strategies.
- Pressure-Free Practice Test: Practice exam to familiarize students with the test format.
- A Detailed Score Report: Personalized roadmap, boosting students’ confidence as they prepare for the PSAT and beyond.
Free personalized test prep is also offered through www.KhanAcademy.org.
October 23, 2024, PSAT Administration – Information for SOPHOMORE Students Wednesday, October 23rd, all Sophomore students will participate in the PSAT test administration. The State of Georgia pays the test fee for all Sophomore students. It is important students take the PSAT seriously as it provides good practice in preparation for future standardized tests as well as feedback on college readiness. Free personalized SAT test prep through KhanAcademy.org is available. Please note: Sophomores DO NOT register or submit payment to participate in the October 23rd PSAT administration. To accommodate the large number of testing participants, Campbell High School will implement a revised bell schedule. Specific testing information will be sent through CTLS Parent and posted to the school’s website. October 23, 2024 PSAT Administration – Information for FRESHMAN and JUNIOR Students October 23, 2024 MOCK ACT Administration – Information for FRESHMEN, JUNIORS, and SENIORS Students who are not participating in the PSAT will take the Mock ACT. Campbell High School will implement a revised bell schedule the day of testing. All students are required to bring their county issued laptop. Make sure it is charged. If you have any questions, please contact Jacinta.Bouknight@cobbk12.org, our PSAT Testing Coordinator. There is a flyer attached below.
Campbell Advanced Placement Scholars- CAPS
Campbell students interested in being a part of the CAPS Program (Campbell AP Scholars) must complete an application and submit to Dr. Dorrough by the deadline listed within the application as it differs by grade level. Applications can be submitted to Dr. Dorrough in the cafeteria in the morning or during lunch, or to her office (3113). Any student not in the Campbell IB program can apply to the program to work towards meeting the CAPS criteria. Students that attended a CAPS meeting last year must also complete an application based on their current grade level (graduation year). Current freshmen (class of 2028) that submit an application will be reviewed at the end of Fall semester once their GPA has been established. CAPS Applications for the class of 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 can be found within the attachments. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Dorrough at Jennifer.Dorrough@cobbk12.org.
IB News From the IBBC Thank you to everyone who supported the IBBC, both through your generous donations during our Annual Fund Campaign and at the IB Potluck. Your contributions are part of what makes this program so strong and special. Keep an eye on the IB Booster Club Instagram and Facebook accounts for updates on the amazing things your generosity is helping us fund AND all the ways you can stay involved. At a glance 10/13 - Open House, 1:30-3:30 10/14 - Asynchronous Day 10/23 - PSAT (for those who signed up)/Mock ACT for others (see above) and IB Seniors will be working on Group IV projects that day GHP - check out the info above - encourage 10th/11th graders to apply AP Exams - registration info above and through classes
Have an 8th grader or know one who is perfect for Campbell IB? Please encourage them to apply - the magnet application opens on October 1st:https://magnet.cobbk12.org/ Also, please post this in your neighborhood groups and share with friends! Open House on October 13th from 1:30-3:30. Volunteer link sent in Remind.
The first 6 weeks are behind us, and we hope everyone had a chance to relax and reset over the break. Remember, trust the process (listed below 😉). Students are going to face bumps in the road or have uncomfortable moments seeing grades they aren't used to. When that happens, follow these steps: Suggest the following to your students (you can say Ms. Wood said so 😉): -Attend tutoring: Do so with very specific questions. Teachers are there to answer specific questions about concepts, missed questions on quizzes/tests, or misunderstood content. If their teacher does not have tutoring at a convenient time, have them ask their teacher for a different time or peer tutor.
-Talk with your teacher: This can feel daunting, but teachers WANT to help. If it's easier to email, have them email for a time to talk.
-Also, see The Counseling Corner each week in the Spartan Newsletter for helpful resources.
Absences - we've had several reach out about missing school. High school is a little different, especially on the block schedule and in a magnet program, where missing school means missing vital instructional time that builds each day and each year. Please be mindful of pulling students out of school for appointments, family trips, and even academic activities. While we understand some absences are unavoidable, and students can access missed work on CTLS, each day is 1.5 hours of instructional time that cannot be made up, and CCSD does not permit any student to take final exams early.
Senior News
Attention Senior Families!! Parents of Seniors are asked to please ask your student about the information that was shared with them by our counselors during their Senior Seminars.
There is information below in the attachment from Cady Studios for our parents/guardians of Seniors.
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