Feel free to stop by our Library to check out a book on these topics. Also check out our slideshows scrolling on the TVs around the building highlighting our Arab American Heritage Month Books.

Last week, members of the Black Student Union, led by Mrs. Harris, attended the Blacks at Microsoft Minority Student Day event. This inspiring opportunity introduced students to STEAM careers, empowered them through hands-on experiences with Microsoft technologies, and enhanced their career readiness. Students gained valuable insights into the tech industry, collaborated with peers, connected with professionals, and explored pathways to careers in technology through AI. A huge thank you to Mrs. Harris for organizing and Mrs. Sims for chaperoning this impactful trip! We’re proud of our students, Maryann Chege, John Harris, KJ Sims and Jayla Smith for representing our school and embracing this incredible learning experience.

Seckinger High School PTSA By-law Update:

Membership Fee Increase

As of July 1, 2025, Georgia PTA and National PTA will be increasing their fees from $3.75 to $5.10. With this change, SKG PTSA will also need to increase its fees for membership. Starting in Fall 2025, we are proposing an amendment to our by-laws that will increase our membership fee from its current $10 to $12. The proposed change in language for the by-law is shown below. This is to serve our 30-day notification of any by-law proposed changes and we will be voting on this change during our next SKG PTSA General Session meeting via Zoom on April 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Article V: Membership and Dues

Section 7

Current Language:

"Each member of this local PTA/PTSA shall pay annual dues of $10 to said association. The amount of such annual dues shall include the portion payable to the Georgia PTA and the portion payable to the National PTA."

Proposed Language:

"Each member of this local PTA/PTSA shall pay annual dues of $12 to said association. The amount of such annual dues shall include the portion payable to the Georgia PTA and the portion payable to the National PTA"

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns and we look forward to meeting with you at our next general session.

-Carrie Sonder, President SKG PTSA

email: skgptsa@gmail.com

An "Impact Player" is someone who consistently goes above and beyond, leaving a lasting, positive mark on their team, organization, or community. This individual is proactive, always looking for ways to contribute meaningfully, and often anticipates needs before they arise. An Impact Player is not only dependable but also inspires those around them to strive for excellence. They're adaptable, embrace challenges as opportunities, and show resilience under pressure. Their influence elevates the performance of others, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Ultimately, an Impact Player embodies commitment, integrity, and a drive for continuous improvement, making them indispensable to any team's success.

Scholarships360.org. We recently partnered with Scholarship360 and the Skechers Foundation to offer $200,000 in scholarships for high school seniors in Gwinnett County Public Schools who need financial support for college. Questions? Contact Zach Skillings at zach@scholarships360.org

Here are details:

· SKECHERS Financial Hardship Scholarship

o Eligibility: Open to high school seniors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and are U.S. citizens. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

o Award Amount: $5,000

o Number of winners: 10

o Deadline: April 30, 2025

· SKECHERS Academic Excellence Scholarship

o Eligibility: Open to high school seniors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and are U.S. citizens.

o Award Amount: $5,000

o Number of winners: 10

o Deadline: April 30, 2025

· SKECHERS Promising Leaders Scholarship

o Eligibility: Open to high school seniors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and are U.S. citizens. Applicants must have a track record of leadership in their community or school.

o Award Amount: $5,000

o Number of winners: 10

o Deadline: April 30, 2025

· SKECHERS Athletic Performance Scholarship

o Eligibility: Open to high school seniors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and are U.S. citizens. Students must have played a sport in high school and plan on participating in that sport in college.

o Award Amount: $5,000

o Number of winners: 10

o Deadline: April 30, 2025

If your student needs to retake a core class for graduation purposes, please register for Intensive Credit Recovery on My Payments Plus. The cost is $50, and students will complete the course on the GA Virtual School platform. Students should attend on Friday, March 21 from 2:30-6:30pm and Saturday, March 22 from 9am-3pm in the SKG Library.

This is a reminder that students planning to participate in DE next school year need to be accepted to their college of choice by April 1st. After being accepted, students should submit their signed DE contract and schedule an appointment with their counselor to discuss DE class selection. DE information and documents can be found here: https://schools.gcpsk12.org/domain/14910

The Importance of Submitting a Senior's Social Security Number:

Submitting an SSN is not required for graduation, but if we do not have it on file, your student will not be able to qualify for the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship, send transcripts via gafutures.org, or anything involving the Georgia Student Finance Commission. If we do not have your SSN on file, please bring a copy of your student’s SSN card to the counseling office at your earliest convenience.

Scholastic Images will be on campus April 1st to deliver cap and gowns, yard signs, and senior t-shirts. All students who pay by Sunday, March 30th at 11:59pm will have a cap and gown ready for pick-up on April 1st. Any student who pays on or after Monday, March 31st will have their cap and gown shipped directly to them from Scholastic Images. For directions on how to pay senior dues, please visit our senior website.

SKG Bands is celebrating three exceptional students who have been announced as finalists for the Governor's Honors Program (GHP). Their selection comes after a seven-month audition process, which included video submissions and an in-person interview. This summer, Allan Lee (Junior, French horn), Parker Hantelys (Sophomore, Alto Sax), and Ben Ellefson (Junior, Euphonium) will spend four weeks at Georgia Southern University, furthering their music education through this prestigious program. We congratulate them on this remarkable accomplishment!

Don't miss Seckinger's Spring Musical- SHREK! Featuring Lucas Costea, Deanna Gomez, Trevor Kibathi, Parker Drake and Ettie Ayetan. April 17-19 at 7:00pm. Treat yourself to Dinner in Duloc on Saturday, April 19 at 5:00pm! Enjoy a chicken dinner with the characters! Bring the little ones for a photo opportunity, too! See Sandrew in the Theatre for more details!

Show your school spirit with Jag Socks! Visit the website for dozens of designs on comfy, high-quality socks!

• Only Seckinger HS students and opposing HS students will be permitted in games without a parent. High School IDs will be checked.
  
• Students must leave school on game day and can return thirty minutes before the start.
  
• All games are available for purchase online. Visit the GoFan website here: https://gofan.co/
  
• All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.
• Please click here to access the head coach's directory and email the coach for more information.

See below for Jag Brags from our Athletic Department from last week.

See attached for a list of clubs and when they meet. E-mail the club sponsor listed for more information. Click here to see the list of clubs or scan the QR code below.

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