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 PRINCIPAL, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS MESSAGES
September 2008
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| FIVE SAN MARIN MUSIC STUDENTS CHOSEN FOR REGIONAL HONOR CHOIR
After doing an audition which included an Italian art song, music theory test, and sight-reading, five San Marin students have been chosen to sing in the regional American Choral Directors' Association Honor Choir.
The students named are Isabel Block, Christine Chong, Rae Davoren, Nathaniel MacMillan and Christian Stranne. Students in the area auditioned at several locations, including Santa Rosa, Hayward, Humboldt and Palo Alto. 4 of the 5 are currently enrolled in San Marin's Jazz Choir. The other is in the musical theatre orchestra.
The choir will rehearse at San Francisco State and perform at the St. Iganatius Church on November 22nd. (picture to follow)
Call Emily Gates at 892-3161 if you have questions.
JUST JAZZ - Come and enjoy our JUST JAZZ Concert this Friday, October 3rd, 7:30PM at the Emily Gates Students Center
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 "LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE" THE MUSICAL
The show will run October 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 8PM with 2PM matinees on October 19 and 26. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door.
The musical opened off-Broadway in 1959 and ran for over 1100 performances to unanimous rave reviews from the critics. In this saga of Colorado, Little Mary Sunshine is an innkeeper and the story revolves around guests of the inn, forest rangers, and Indians.
Over 50 students are involved in cast, crew and orchestra. They are supported by orchestra director Sanamtha Maas-Baldwin, technical director Pat Nims, choreographer Kate Kenyon and director Emily Gates, as well as many parents and community members who have been building, sewing and gathering props.
Tickets will go on sale September 30 in San Marin's front office. |
SITE LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008
San Marin High School Site Leadership Team
15 San Marin Drive, Novato CA 94945 Phone: 898-2121
AGENDA
October 3, 2008, 3:00 p.m.
College & Career Center
3:00 Refreshments, Introductions Call to order, Introductions, Adoption of agenda
of minutes
Public Comment (non-agenda items)
OLD BUSINESS
3:05 Visiting Committee WASC final report information Dr. Vieth
NEW BUSINESS
3:15 School Assessment Plan - Common Assessments discussion Dr. Vieth
Megan Pettis
3:45 WASC recommendations:
Teacher Leadership Capacity - Staff Development information
Kim Laabs, Adam Williams, Dr. Vieth
4:00 Facilities Bond Issues: Dr. Vieth
Priorities for current Bond Money
Priorities for a New Bond
STANDING REPORTS
4:35 Student Leadership Updates information Student Reps
PTSA information as available
Booster (Art, Drama, Music, Sports) Groups information as available
School Fuel information as available
ADJOURNMENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS:
Please contact Nancy two weeks prior to each meeting if you have agenda items to add. ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND, WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT.
CALL 898-2121 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. |
 Homecoming Weekend October 10th & 11th
Game on! San Marin's annual Homecoming festivities are coming upon us.
This year's themes are centered on classic board games: the seniors are Candy Land, the juniors are Monopoly, the sophomores are Life, and the freshmen are Clue.
Homecoming week kicks off Monday October 6th with our first spirit day, Pajama Day, Tuesday is Superhero Day where students dress up as their favorite superhero, then on to Wacky Wednesday where students wear mismatched clothes, then Thursday celebrates the 80's and Friday is Green and Gold Day. San Marin Leadership class will be hosting a rally on Friday where the Homecoming King and Queen candidates strut their stuff. Then the seniors will be hosting a lunch time barbeque for all staff and students.
Our newest and biggest addition to the activities will be a barbeque for friends, families, students, alumni and community members on Friday, October 10th at 6 p.m. on the field. The cost will be $5 per person in advance and $7 at the event. Tickets will be available at the front office and at the football games beginning September 27th. Dinner and the pep rally are included in the price.
If you would like to assist the leadership students in preparing for this big weekend please contact Mrs. Ryan Fedoroff by email at rfedoroff@nusd.org or by phone at 415-897-2154 x 760. Volunteers are most helpful and needed for the day of the events |
 DRAMA DEPARTMENT NEWS
We started our huge fundraising effort to make it possible for drama students to go to Scotland next summer by selling snow cones at the 4th of July Parade, and goodies at the three Movies in the Park this summer. Special thanks to the Elizabeth Rohtla and drama students for entertaining in the Park before the movies and putting on a terrific raffle. Ms K just returned from Scotland with 25 other drama teachers from around the country whose students will also be performing next summer. She is convinced this will be a once-in-lifetime experience her students will never forget.
 The Fringe Festival is the "Olympics" of the theatre world. The Festival showcases over 1000 productions (professional, college and high school groups) from around the world. Stay tuned for information on more fundraisers. Contributions to our Fringe Fund can be sent to San Marin Drama Booster ---Attention: Val Zabko, 15 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA 94945. (please designate Fringe Fund on your check.)
Fall Play: Figments by Billy St John is a comedy about a writer with a wild imagination. As he attempts to overcome his writer's block, the audience will see four figments of his imagination.
Don't miss this hysterical comedy November 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 (New Dates)
If you are looking at high schools and are interested in drama, or any of the other performing arts, make sure you look at San Marin High School!
The San Marin Drama department is exceptional and boasts many awards such as: Golden Bell for the San Marin Drama Program 2008, best dramatic scene and comedic monologue at 2008 Marin Theatre Company Teen Scene Fest, Silver medals for both scenes and monologues at the 2008 Lenaea State Drama Competition at Sac State. |
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Fall Fundraiser
We are running an all day fundraiser at Mary's Pizza Shack in Novato on Wednesday, Oct. 8th. The fundraiser includes Dine In, Take Out, Delivery and
Gift Card purchases. Gift Cards may be purchased and used at any Mary's Pizza Shack. Flyers, available in the music room, must be presented in order for us
to receive 20% of the sale generated. Make as many copies as you like and give to your families, friends & neighbors. The San Marin Music Department
appreciates your support! Click for Mary's Pizza Flyer
MUSIC BOOSTERS Music Booster Volunteer Form
Music Boosters exists to provide support to the incredible music programs offered at San Marin. Miss Maas-Baldwin & Mrs. Gates focus on all the music components and we try to help with the rest. We welcome your support, suggestions and involvement! Your $15 family membership helps with the purchase of sheet music, equipment, instruments, festival fees and ransportation. Everyone, member or not, is welcome to attend Booster meetings - generally the 3rd Wed. of the month @ 7:15 p.m. in the Music room.
Music Booster meetings are where you will find the most up to the minute information on concerts, trips, events & fundraising.
Just Jazz Oct. 3 @ 7:30PM & the Winter Concert Dec. 11 @ 7:30PM are FREE to all Music Booster Members
Audition was held for upcoming musical production "Little Mary Sunshine", performances on 10/17,18,19, 24,25 & 26. Make sure you come and watch the show from the renowned, often sold-out San Marin Music Theater program.
 Madrigal is Back by Popular Demand!!! - Watch the magical transformation of the music students and the student center back to Medieval times for a weekend - You don't want to miss this wonderful experience!
Next Music Boosters Meeting is at 7:15PM, Wednesday, October 15th. Music Room
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 ANIME CLUB - NEW STUDENT CLUB - FIRST MEETING
Anime club is a club about Japanese animation. The club will be watching animation movies and looking at the drawings for the story boards. Discuss the movies, Japanese culture and how to draw Manga and animation styles. Although many of the students in art club will be participating in Anime Club, ALL students are welcome!
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 ART DEPARATMENT NEWS
Art Trip to Italy and Greece
All students interested in the Classical Adventure Trip to Italy and Greece this coming Spring break, please contact Denise Mozzetti in the Art Dept. (dmozzetti@nusd.org).
This fabulous trip includes round-trip transportation on the scheduled airline, 4 star hotels, a specially-trained courier at all times, a deluxe motor coach with driver, all breakfasts, one lunch and seven dinners. Your student will tour:
Accademia, Duomo, Church of Santa Croce, leather workshop, The Vatican (including an Easter Mass!), Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza Navona district and The Pantheon, Isle of Capri, Blue Grotto, Pompeii, overnight sleeping berth on Superfast ferry Bari-Patras, crossing of Rion-Antirion Fixed Link Bridge, Delphi - Temple of Apollo, Sanctuary of Earth, Sacred Way and the Archaeological Museum, Athens tour with the Acropolis, Parthenon and New Acropolis Museum, and Greek Dora Stratou Greek Dance Ensemble OR Greek Folklore show.
The group will depart on April 10th and return on the April 18th.
The trip costs $3299 per student. Prices go up after 9/15, so get your best deal now for this first class, memorable trip! |
 SITE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Want to be part of the decision making process and find out first hand about San Marin's new policies, future directions, school progresses, student activities, booster happenings; and assist in determining where some of the site budget will be used and much more?
The San Marin Site Leadership Team meetings are open to the public and are held the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00PM during the school year.
Agendas and minutes are listed on the San Marin website |
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)
The San Marin PTSA would like to welcome you back to school!
So far this year, the PTSA hosted two Block Scheduling Meetings, assembled back to school packets, served coffee for the 9th grade parents, and purchased back to school supplies for all the teachers. WOW and it is only the beginning of September. How do we do this? With generous PTSA student and parent/members like you!
Please fill out your volunteer forms in the back to school packet.
We are in the midst of our annual PTSA membership drive. Please consider joining and making a donation to PTSA, forms can be found in your back to school packet, the front office or on the San Marin website. Remember 12th grade student PTSA members are eligible for PTSA scholarship opportunities. PTSA Scholarship forms will be available in the spring in the College and Career Center.
Next PTSA Meeting October 15th, 7:00PM in the library. Hope to see you there! |
SCHOOL TO CAREER 2008 FALL OPPORTUNITY
Camille Madfes
Business and Education Liaison, NUSD
Youth Health Forum: Students interested in the healthcare professions learn about possible career paths and opportunities. Students attend presentations by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, and participate in a behind-the-scenes tour of various hospital units. Lunch is provided.
October 17 (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)Marin General Hospital
October 31 (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)Kaiser Permanente
Public Safety Careers / Emergency Preparedness Training: Through the Teen CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Program, high school students can become certified members of the response teams at their schools and in their communities when a disaster or an emergency strikes. Students interested in public safety careers participate in a behind-the-scenes look at public safety agencies. This event is sponsored by the Southern Marin Fire District, the Mill Valley Fire Department, the Marin County Fire Department and the Marin County Office of Education.
October 21 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
&
October 25 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
(Attendance at both sessions is mandatory)
AEC Job Shadow Day(Architecture, Engineering, Construction)
This unique job shadow experience offers hands-on career exploration opportunities for students to observe the world of work, see the relevance of what they are learning in school, and get the chance to find out more about careers in architecture, engineering and construction. Students shadow local professionals for the morning and join the many other student shadows and their hosts for a luncheon/debrief of their experiences.
November 20(9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
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Applications or sign-ups for these activities are available in the College and Career Center. Students or parents who would like more information should contact Camille Madfes, School to Career Liaison, at 897-4206, ext. 735, or send her an e-mail at
cmadfes@nusd.org or cmadfes@comcast.net
For more information about School to Career, please visit http://stc.marinschools.org.
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 A WORD FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
Senior Parent Night Slides Now on Counseling Webpage
PrepHQ
Are you looking for information on colleges and scholarships?
> Advice & tips for Grades 11 & 12
> Dates of upcoming SAT and ACT tests
>Dates of upcoming College Fairs
>Scholarships resource page
>College Scholarships
>Internet sites of colleges?
>E-mail addresses of the Admissions Offices
Log into PrepHQ at Counseling Page on www.sanmarinmustang.org. Go to the Counseling or College and Careers link to sign up for PrepHQ.
SAT will let students pick which scores to show colleges
High school students seeking to put the best shine on their college applications will soon be able to choose which of their SAT scores to share with admissions officers and which to hide.
The new policy, starting with the class of 2010, will allow students to take the widely used college entrance exam multiple times without admissions officers seeing their less-than-stellar efforts. Now, colleges receive scores of all the times a student attempted the dreaded test, whether the results were spectacular, mediocre or worse. Students will have more control over their scores which will make the test experience more comfortable and less stressful.
The SAT, which takes three hours and 45 minutes to complete, has three sections -- math, critical reasoning and writing -- and a perfect score of 2400 requires earning an 800 on each part. Colleges typically use the test results as a uniform way to compare students who come from schools across the nation with varying grading policies and curricula. Grades, recommendations, extracurricular activities and other factors also figure into the admission selection process.
Under the new policy, students who take the SAT or the supplemental SAT subject exams multiple times will be able to decide whether to let colleges see one, some or all of their scores. There is no extra charge, and students must opt into the program online or on the telephone; otherwise all scores will be shared.
Visit www.collegeboard.com for additional information.
Tips for College Essays
(Compiled from comments of college counselors from all over the world)
The student should write about something he/she cares about. Proofread! Proofread! Proofread! It can be about the most mundane subject, but I want to see your reflection in the essay.
If you are writing about an influential person, use the essay as an opportunity to see your personality reflected through the prism of that person. Why are you different than you would have been if you hadn't known the person?
Tell about yourself through a story/anecdote. Allow plenty of time to write a first draft, proof multiple times for edits, and finalize essay (don't even THINK about waiting until the night before the deadline)
Don't write on a topic that "sounds" impressive. Write in a style that reflects who you are. Don't write about your summer trip to Israel or any event that you know that 5 of your friends could write about.
Make sure that the essay could only be written by you. You must present a personal perspective that allows colleges to view an aspect of you that is not reflected elsewhere in your application.
The opening sentence needs to "grab" the reader. An imaginative opening will get their attention.
Be sure to focus on the "why" of an experience, not the "what." Those essays that reveal an intellectual epiphany are rare - but impressive. For those who find their intellectual passions while in high school and somehow tie it to their collegiate goals, that'll impress any sound admissions counselor. (Brown)
Above all, be yourself. Good writing is lean, progressive, imaginative, grounded in specifics, energized by apt verbs, and respectful of the reader's intelligence.
Go for depth rather than breadth, answer the question, write about something you care about, use the essay to explain a problem, illustrate an interest, be sincere, be interesting, and proofread.
DON'T write a glorified list or a travelogue or blame others for your situation. Focus on a specific idea, not a generality (like taking a picture and focusing on one specific part of the picture)
Be clear, concise, and insightful. 1. Own it. 2. Keep it short. 3. Make one point well. 4. Do not use a thesaurus. 5. Like it.
Share the essay with someone, preferably an English teacher, to catch the minor syntax things you don't catch because you know what you meant to say.
Be yourself, write your own essay, use your own voice and have a little fun with it. It is not a book report. Remember, someone is going to be reading yours, alongside 80 - 100 other essays that day and the same for the next 12 weeks.
YOUR COUNSELORS
For specific academic program information, please call the counselors or email if you have questions about your student and our shadow program.
Last Name Guidance Counselor Phone Email
A-F Ms. Maureen Brandi 897-2154 x12 3 mbrandi@nusd.org
G-M Ms.Annan Paterson 897-2154 x122 apaterson@nusd.org
N-Z Mr. Jim Hu 897-215 x124 jhu@nusd.org
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 A WORD FROM the COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER
Whether you are looking for the latest testing dates, which college representatives are in town, what teen jobs are available or clinics are coming up, Francine Cunnie in the College and Career Center has the list or an answer for your every question related to life after San Marin. Please see the website for more information or visit, call, or email Ms. Cunnie and she can help.
Francine Cunnie, 415-898-2121 or fcunnie@nusd.org
Students sign on to your Prep HQ and view the wide range of colleges that are coming to visit you at San Marin. You can sign up to meet with them right on the Prep HQ website, just click on the Colleges tab and it will take you right to the events. Don't miss the opportunity to meet with the admission counselor from these schools. The meetings will be in the College and Career Center and if you do sign up I will send you a classroom pass and reminder for the visit. This is a great opportunity, sign up and don't miss out.
Go to College Preparation Headquater for most current information
This evening is both for parent and student to go over the application process. There will be opportunities to see what is needed for each application, i.e. UC, CSU, Private Schools and Junior College. We will cover the needed materials, recommendation letters, transfer information and much more. This meeting will help your next two months go smoother. Don't miss this evening to help you prepare for you students next step.
PSAT EXAM AT SAN MARIN
Saturday, October 18th
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) is a rigorous, national assessment that measures the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills your students will need for higher education and careers after high school. The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), cosponsored by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, is an important first step towards college. Test results and their accompanying analysis are valuable tools that can help prepare students for the SAT® and education opportunities beyond high school.
Each year, more than 3.4 million high school juniors, sophomores, and younger students take the PSAT/NMSQT to:
* Help assess academic skills necessary for college-level work
* Prepare for the SAT
* Enter competitions for scholarships
* Receive information from colleges
* Begin college and career planning
The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for prestigious National Merit scholarship and recognition programs. Test-takers also receive My College QuickStart™, a free personalized college planning kit that includes access to MyRoad™, the College Board's online majors, college, and career exploration program.
Registration for the test will begin the first week of October and be taken in the College and Career Center.
ADMISSION COUNSELORS VISITING SAN MARIN
* Thursday, October 2nd, University of San Francisco
* Thursday, October 16th, University of Seattle
* Friday, October 17th, Portland State University
You can view more information about these schools and sign up to see them by clicking the Colleges tab on the left panel of the Prep HQ website.
NEW UPDATES ON THE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM
The College and Career Center will no longer be recording Community Service hours. It will be up to you to record your hours on your PrepHQ organizer. Any hours you have acquired up to this point can be accessed on this shared files tab on the welcome page. All students should come to the College and Career Center and pick up their signed verifications for their files at home.
Community Service is not a graduation requirement. We do recommend and encourage students to participate in community service while attending San Marin. By participating in Community Service you build your profile for jobs, internships and college applications, not to mention giving back to your community.
It will be important to have your hours recorded on PrepHQ for the staff to access at San Marin to alert you of job, internship and scholarship opportunities. |
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 JOB AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Go to
The following was posted September 15 on PrepHQ. Also be sure check on the admission counselors from the various colleges coming to San Marin. Sign up on the Colleges tab in PrepHQ.
One more thing, PSAT sign ups have are being taken now. Bring a $25 dollar check payable to San Marin High School to the College and Career Center. The test is Saturday, October 18th.
Hope you find all this information usefull.
Thanks
Mrs. Cunnie
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Center for Volunteer and NonProfit Leadership of Marin
The Center promotes volunteerism, strengthens nonprofits, and enhances community leadership in Marin. We strive to develop a healthy and engaged community dedicated to building and preserving the quality of life for all residents. Register on this site to volunteer, set up a profile and opportunities designed to your interests will be emailed to you. www.cvnl.org/
Bi-national Health Week
Join our team of volunteers and help out at one or more exciting events throughout Marin County. Bi-national week involves 10 seperate health fairs, each bringing needed careservices to underserved communities. We are also putting on an event called "Project Homeless Connect" which will take place in November. For more information about the events, visit www.binationalhealthweek.org and www.sfconnect.org
Computer Help
Student needed to help familiarize a gentleman with his new computer and programs.Looking for a male student who can come to his house 2 to 3 times a week for lessons. $40 per week. Contact Tom Koors (415) 225-8344.
Homework Helpers
So you like helping children 8-12 years old with homework? Volunteers neeed to help at Novato Community of Christ, 375 Arboleda, Novato, Thursdays 7-8:30 pm. Qualifications, reliable, mature, good rapport with children and accepting of all cultures. Contact Janet Irby at 884-2629.
Looking for a File Clerk
Novato Family Dental Care, 7460 Redwood Blvd. Hours approximately 15-17 per week, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 3-5 hours a day. Duties and responsiblities: filing charts, confirming appointments, organinzing and upkeep of patient charts. Contact Joyce, Office Manager at 897-3914.
Partime Clerical Work
1-2 hours a week @ $10/hr. We are a local insurance office seeking a mature, punctual and responsible individual who is interested in some part time work. Duties include light clerical work; filing, data input, mailing and other miscellaneous tasks.Candidates may call (415) 898-4370 or email Kayla.kboland@farmersagency.com Kayla Trono - Assistant
Office Manager The Kevin Boland Insurance Agency 1202 Grant Ave, Ste# E Novato, CA 94945.
Youth Educational Development Program Aide
Fall 2008.Our ultimate goal is to have all students from our community enroll in college. Volunteers should work well under limited supervision with both students (middle school, high school, and college aged) and staff. Volunteers not only help our students with homework, but also with Canal Alliance sponsored projects.This opportunity is offered M-TH from 4:00-6:00 here at Canal Alliance. We would need at least 2-4 volunteers per class. We
invite high school students, preferably ages 16 and over, to work with our middle school program. Volunteers should be available at least one full shift per week, beginning Tuesday, Sept 2 and ending December 19. Training will be provided. While being familiar with Spanish may be helpful, it is not required. For more information, please contact Joshua Castro at joshuac@canalalliance.org or call 415.306.0452. To review additional volunteer job descriptions online or to download a volunteer application, please visit
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 FOOTBALL TEAM PICTURE TAKING - NOVEMBER 11/08
Bill Fox will be taking photos at the football game on Saturday 11/8 (vs.Redwood/ also senior mom day).?
Any parents can contact him at billfox68@aol.com . It is $90 for a cd of photos, at least 150 pictures, on a CD, of your child at the game (and this day it will include the mom/son photos for seniors), action type images!! You then have the rights to images to download on your computer, print or email pics!
Bill takes visa and mastercard. The CD is sent to you within 72 hours of the game!! If interested, you only need to email him your info and sons' # and name. |
 ALL SPORTS BOOSTERS
Looking for a parent or two, to help with the Banner program.
If someone has experience in advertising or just has energy it would really help the Boosters out. You can run the program or just be an assistant. Please call Jim Coyne at 415 246-0324 or e-mail me at coyne49@comcast.net |
FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE
 CROSS COUNTRY Boys Craig Stern 892-0597 Girls Adam Williams 898-2121
Wednesday, 10/01/08, SR and Drake v. SM @ O'Hair (girls 1st)
Tuesday, 10/07/08, Redwood and San Marin v. Tam (girls first)
Saturday, 10/11/08, Clovis Invitational-Top Ten (on State Course)
Wednesday, 10/22/08, Novato v. San Marin (girls first)
Wednesday, 10/29/08, San Marin v. MC (girls first)
Wednesday, 11/12/08, Mcals at IVC
Saturday, 11/22/08, NCS at Hayward-top seven run.
Saturday, 11/29/08, State Championships at Woodward Park, Fresno.
GIRLS GOLF Bob Lacy 897-1754
Wednesday, 10/01, Justin Sienna and Marin Cathollic @ StoneTree
Monday, 10/06. Tam and Redwood @ Meadow Club
Wednesday, 10/15, Branson and Terra Linda @ Peacock Gap
 GIRL TENNIS Jay Potter 606-2919
Wednesday, 10/1, @Justin Siena, 3:30PM
Friday, 10/3, @ Drake, 3:30PM
Tuesday, 10/7, Branson @ Home, 3:30PM
Friday, 10/10, @Terra Linda, 3:30PM
Tuesday, 10/14, @ Marin Catholic, 3:30PM
Thursday, 10/16, Tam @ Rollling Hills (BBQ) 3:30PM
10/20-24, MCAL Team Championships
10/27-31, MCAL Singles/Doubles Championships
11/11-15, NCS Team Championships
11/18-22, NCS Sigles/Doubles Tournament
11/23, Team Awards Diner @ Cacti
 BOYS SOCCER Bob Lacy 897-1754
Wednesday, 10/1, @ Marin Catholic, 4:00PM
Friday, 10/3, Redwood @ Home, 4:00PM
Tuesday, 10/7, San Rafael @ Home, 4:00PM
Friday, 10/10, @ Tamalpais, 4:00PM
Wednesday, 10/15, Drake @ Home, 4:00PM
Friday, 10/17, Novato @ Home, 4:00PM
Wednesday, 10/22, @ Justin-Siena, 4:00PM
Friday, 10/24, @ Branson, 4:00PM
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Nick Busselman 898-2121, JV Coach, Francine Cunnie, Frosh Coach, Nick Williams
Wednesday, 10/01, Home vs Drake
Friday, 10/03, @ Terra Linda
CHEER Kristan Nehosil 246-1084
 MEN'S WATERPOLO Carl Lundgren 652-8878
Thursday 10/2, LG Away, Novato at NHS, 4pm
Fri-Sat 10/3-4, Woodcreek Tournament in Rocklin
Tuesday 10/14, LG Home, Tamalpais at NHS, 745pm
Fri-Sat 10/17-18, Contra Costa Tournament at Contra Costa College, San Pablo
Tuesday 10/21, LG Away, San Rafael at NHS, 630pm
Thursday 10/23, LG Away, Redwood at NHS, 745pm
GIRLS WATERPOLO Bruce McKay 720-6220
Thursday, 10/2/08 5:15 Novato Novato
Monday, 10/6/08 4:00 Novato Marin Acadamy
Saturday, 10/11/08 TDB Foothill JV Tournament
Tuesday, 10/14/08 4:00 Novato Tamalpais
Tuesday, 10/21/08 5:15 Novato San Rafael
Thursday, 10/23/08 6:30 Novato Redwood
MCAL's are the week of October 27th
FOOTBALL Kevin Goyer 897-2154
Friday, 10/03, @ Justin Sierra, JV 10:30Am, Varsity, 1:00PM
HOMECOMING SATURDAY, 10/11
Saturday, 10/11, San Rafael @ HOME. JV 10:30AM, Varsity 1:00PM
Saturday, 10/18, @ DRAKE. JV10:30AM, Varsity, 1:00PM |
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NUSD Website - There is a wealth of information
NUSD Superintendent's Message - from Dr. Jan La Torre-Derby
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 SCHOOL INFO, LINKS, FORMS
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The following review is a special article by Samantha Hirsch, San Marin Senior about Rock and Blues By the Lake.
Samantha wrote many newspaper articles while interning for the Novato Advance, Marin IJ and the Marin Scope in Southern Marin. The internships have been a great experience for her. Samantha is very interestd in writing and would love to pursue a career in the entertainment field so as she looks at her college choices she is looking carefully for an academic program that will meet her needs.
 Rock'n Blues by the Lake
Third Eye Blind and Plain White T's will rock Stafford Lake
By Samantha Hirsch
Advance Intern
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 2:00 PM PDT
On Sept. 27, Novato will be rock'n out and raisin' money at the 6th annual Rock'n Blues by the Lake concert at Stafford Lake. The event helps raise much-needed funds for Novato public schools. Headlining the concert are two notable bands: Third Eye Blind and Plain White T's.
From San Francisco, Third Eye Blind is a successful mainstream band whose CDs have produced one mega-hit after another, including "Semi-Charmed Life" and "How's It Going to Be?"
Rock 'n Blues producer, Elaine Macaluso, spoke of how fortunate she was to get them because, "they just recently finished playing a national tour, including three sold-out shows in New York." Macaluso added, "the band's manager is from Novato and (lead singer) Stephen Jenkins said he was happy to give back to the community and schools."
Also playing are Plain White T's, which are currently one of the hottest young bands in the country. Their song, "Hey There Delilah", was one of the biggest national chart topping singles of 2007. Macaluso says she's happy Third Eye Blind and Plain White T's will play because, "both of these bands appeal to all ages."
Before Macaluso begin producing the event eight years ago, she took her children to different concerts and thought about how she could produce something similar, where kids could listen to music and have fun during the day and the parents could do the same at night. Rock 'n Blues has evolved over the years, Macaluso said, because "more and more people have become involved with this event and everyone has and shares their different opinions. We are always thinking of different activities for kids, teenagers and adults, so this event is constantly changing."
The money raised will be evenly distributed to all the schools within the Novato School District, and Macaluso encourages the schools "to give some of the money to School Fuel, because that goes directly to the teachers." She said she hopes the concert can make even more money than last year's total of $70,100.
In addition to Third Eye Blind and Plain White T's, other performers include the Alameda All-Stars, Rick Cowling, Too Slim and the Taildraggers, Petty Theft, Luv Planet, The Lonely Hearts, Vanessa Schepps. Novato's high school's jazz bands and choirs will showcase their talents in between the main stage acts.
The teenage stage will host Novato middle school and high school performers in the morning, and the afternoon will feature the multi-county Fox 101.7 Battle of the Bands. Special interactive booths for Guitar Hero and Rock Band will be available for those who aren't quite ready to play the big stage.
For the children, there will be a carnival with games, several rides from Jubilee Jumps including an obstacle course and a rock wall, and the children's stage will include popular musician Tim Cain and magician Barry Ernst.
Food booths will feature fare from local Marin restaurants, including Finnegan's, California Grill and High Tech Burrito, (50 percent of the price goes to the schools), and beverages (100 percent of the price goes to the schools) will be available all day.
Bands will also be selling their merchandise, and event merchandise will be available for purchase. There will also be raffles for gift certificates, sports and rock'n roll autographed memorabilia.
Samantha Hirsch is a senior at San Marin High School. She plans to study journalism with an emphasis in arts and entertainment in college.
Event Guide:
· Rock 'n Blues will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Stafford Lake Park.
· Gates open at 9 a.m. Free shuttle parking or $10 to park within the gates.
· Tickets are available now online exclusively at Ticketmaster.com (adults only) or you can purchase them locally (including adult, children and teenage tickets) at most Novato public schools, and the NUSD office.
· Visit www.rnblake.com for more information or call (415) 897-9383. |
 CLASS OF 1979 30 YEAR REUNION CELEBRATION!
Planning is in the beginning stages for the Class of 1979 30-Yr Reunion! We do not have a confirmed date set, but we have narrowed it down to July/August of 2009. Rest assured there WILL be a party and it will be a good one! To assist in getting the word out, please visit us and pass around the following information:
Visit us on Facebook.com and at Classmates.com: San Marin High School Class of 1979 30-Yr Reunion
If anyone would like to update us with their information or be a part of the Reunion Committee, please contact Sherrill Moncayo at Sherrill.Moncayo@gmail.com or 505.977.0724. |
 CLASS OF 1989 REUNION LOOKING FOR CLASS LIST
Joe Minutoli, organizer of Class of 1989 20 Years Reunion is looking for the 1989 class list (old and Current).
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 SAN MARIN CLASS OF 2008
Thought I'd share some pictures I have collected of Class 2008.
If you have more class 2008 pictures, please email sylvia.barry@midspring.com
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 SAN MARIN PRIDE - J. Nadine Gracia, M.D., MSCE, Class '91, White House Fellow, 2008-2009 - White House Fellowship is considered the most prestigious program for leadership and public service. The Fellowships offers exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government.
Excerpt from the White House Press Release
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J. Nadine Gracia. Hometown: Novato, California. Nadine Gracia is a pediatrician and violence prevention researcher. She was a general pediatrics research fellow at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and received a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research addresses community-level risk factors for violence and the evaluation of neighborhood interventions to reduce violence. She is an associate of the Philadelphia Collaborative Violence Prevention Center. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She then completed pediatrics residency and served as Chief Pediatrics Resident at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. An advocate for minority and disadvantaged populations, she lectures nationwide on health disparities, diversity in education, and cultural competence. She is a National President Emeritus of the Student National Medical Association and a past Postgraduate Physician Trustee of the National Medical Association. She is a motivational speaker and career coach for thousands of students and physicians. She also conducts workshops throughout the country on leadership development, diplomacy, and strategic planning. She serves the community on issues of political awareness, health, and educational achievement through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Fluent in French and Haitian Creole, she earned a B.A. with honors in French at Stanford University.
- Raised in Novato, CA. Daughter of John and Clemene Gracia who still reside in Novato
- Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Sinaloa Middle School, San Marin High School
- San Marin High 1991 Class Valedictorian
- Marin County track and field sprint champion (100, 200, 400) and San Marin High School Track and Field MVP: 1989-1991
- San Marin Basketball Team (1988-1990), San Marin Band
- Member of French Club, California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
Read Novato Advance Article, August 13, 2008 |
 School Fuel & Northbay ArtWorks present
Art Smart Showcase 2009
April 3rd through 11th
At Northbay ArtWorks
7049 Redwood Blvd. Suite 208 (near the Fire Station) 415.892.8188
Student creative work submissions due no later than Friday, March 20.
(Due to conflicting Open House schedules, students with creative work participating in Hill's, San Marin's and Novato High's Open Houses are still encouraged to submit to Art Smart and will be allowed late submission. Please contact Stephanie Hart,892-8188, shart@northbayartworks.com for details.)
 FREE Art Workshop, Friday, March 6 from 6pm-8pm, to get assistance with starting or completing individual pieces, will be held at Northbay ArtWorks and run by art instructor, Stephanie Hart. The workshop is free to students who bring their own materials; otherwise there will be a $10 materials fee.
Add this event to your calendar and visit http://www.novatoschoolfuel.org/ for more information. |
 NOVATO SCHOOL FUEL
Welcome to the New School Year from School Fuel
School Fuel wants to welcome all families and community members back for the 2008-09 school year. The Novato Unified School District has some wonderful new programs in place, several enthusiastic new teachers and administrators, and most importantly, approximately 8,000 students who are looking forward to a productive and enriching school year.
This academic year, School Fuel is proud to be able to continue its support for elementary music, visual and performing arts electives at each middle school and high school, and we are also providing funds to support teacher training and classroom supplies for the new science curriculum that has been adopted K-12 for the district. We want to thank all of you who have helped make these important programs available to our students! Because of all of your efforts, we have been able to donate $152,000 to the schools to fund these programs for this academic year.
We hope that you were able to read our letter in your Back-to-School packets, and that you will continue to help us build a strong foundation for Novato's students this year. To this end, we want you to know about the following three events that will be coming up in 2008 and should be great fun.
Upcoming School Fuel Events
* Bocce Tournament on Sunday, October 19th -- School Fuel will be hosting our first-ever bocce tournament this fall at the lovely bocce courts in San Rafael. Find a foursome and come join in the fun. More details and registration information will be posted on the School Fuel website soon.
* School Fuel Haunted House, Friday October 24th -- School Fuel will be hosting a haunted house at the NUSD administration building on this evening between 5:00 and 7:30 pm. This was a great time for the whole family last year, and this year will be even better.
* Start your holiday shopping at Matt & Jeff's Hand Car Wash on Thursday, November 13th - Come visit the terrific gift shop at Matt & Jeff's Hand Car Wash on November 13th. Matt & Jeff will donate 20% of the proceeds to School Fuel from all items purchased at the gift shop this day to School Fuel. In addition, in the evening, there will be refreshments and live music by Novato students. Don't forget that you can also save money for yourself with Matt & Jeff's discount cards that give you 10 cents off per gallon when you purchase a car wash. You can save even more when you use your Costco American Express card to pay.
Matt & Jeff's has always been a fantastic supporter of School Fuel, and donates a penny per gallon to School Fuel for every gallon of gas they sell every day. Over the years this has added up to over $90,000. Your patronage of their business has helped them support School Fuel. Thank you. | |
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