NEW BELL SCHEDULE Starting Monday, October 6, 2008
From Dr. Vieth - We are looking forward to moving to our modified block schedule on October 6. Many parents, students and faculty are excited about the changes. I have held three different meetings to discuss the changes, and all parents who attended these meetings strongly supported the modified block schedule. If you have any concerns please feel to contact me.
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Schedule Instructional time
Warning Bell 7:19 a.m. ____ _____
Period 1 7:26 a.m. to 8:18 a.m. 52 min
Period 2 8:23 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. 52 min
Period 3 9:20 a.m. to 10:12 a.m. 52 min
BREAK 10:12 a.m. to 10:22 a.m.
Period 4 10:27 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. 52 min
Period 5 11:24 a.m. to 12:16 p.m. 52 min
LUNCH 12:16 p.m. to 12:51 p.m.
Period 6 12:56 p.m. to 1:48 p.m. 52 min
Period 7 1:53 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 52 min
Wednesdays
Schedule Instructional Time Collaborative Planning * 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. *STAFF ONLY
2nd Period 9:05 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. 95 min
Break 10:40 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. ____
4th Period 10:55 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 95 min
Lunch 12:30 p.m. to 1:05 p.m. ____
6th Period 1:05 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 95 min
Thursdays
Schedule Instructional time
1st Period 7:15 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. __ 95 min
Break 8:50 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
3rd Period 9:05 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. 95 min
Break 10:40 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. _
5th Period 11:05 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 95 min
Lunch 12:30 p.m. to 1:05 p.m. ____
7th Period 1:10 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 95 min
Please Note: October 16th is Picture Make-up day if your student hasn't had their picture taken this will be the last chance. Pictures will be taken from 11:00am until 1:30 pm.
Please Note: Halloween is considered a Spirit Day and students are allowed to wear costumes to school, just keep in mind that the dress code is still enforced. Anything inappropriate and parents will be called and students will
be sent home to change.
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 HOMECOMING WEEKEND October 10th & 11th
From Mr. Casper
When: October 11, 2008
Parade: Begins @ 12:00 pm at the intersection of San Carlos Way/San Marin Drive
Game: Varsity Football kick-off @ 1:00 vs. San Rafael High School
Dance: Begins @ 8:00 pm in the San Marin High School gymnasium. Dance ends @ 11:00 pm
Homecoming weekend is always a festive and special time for the entire San Marin Community. Parents please know exactly what your teenage son or daughter is doing and where they are going before and after the dance. Make sure your child's cell phone is turned on at all times so you can keep open the lines of communication with them. A popular post homecoming dance destination for San Marin students is San Francisco. We do worry about your kids when they leave the dance, especially when they board busses or limousines. We want to assure that all of our students have a memorable, fun, and safe homecoming weekend.
HOMECOMING WEEK - From Leadership Class
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. |
 CLASS of 2009
SAFE and SOBER GRAD NIGHT
DO YOU HAVE A SENIOR THIS YEAR?
PLEASE, SAVE THE DATE OF JUNE 12, 2009!
Come celebrate graduation with the Class of 2009 and encourage your graduate to attend San Marin's Safe and Sober Grad Night.
Safe Grad is an all night entertainment extravaganza for graduating seniors held at Novato's Meridian Rolling Hills Club immediately following graduation. If you want to help the parent and community volunteers who produce this wonderful San Marin tradition, or for more information please call Janice Blair at 898-2121 or email JBlair@NUSD.org |
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 DRAMA DEPARTMENT NEWS
Casting has just been completed and rehearsals started for the drama department's Fall production of Figments.
The production gives the opportunity for 28 actors and 31 tech crew members to be involved. The dates for Figments were incorrectly printed in the school calendar. The correct dates are: November 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 18. Tickets will be on sale in the school office. We look forward to seeing you at one of the performances.
The students going to Edinburgh, Scotland to perform as part of the U.S. team next summer began working over the summer to raise money for the trip. They sold snow cones at Novato's Fourth of July parade. They entertained and sold refreshments at the Movies in the Park sponsored by the Novato Multicultural Commission. They recently held a car wash, and will be holding another on October 5 in front of San Marin. The students also performed Shakespeare scenes at the North Bay Shakespeare Company's production of a Midsummer's Night Dream. Also, look for future fundraisers in the newsletter and eNews.
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. |
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)
Quick reminders from the PTSA.
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. We want you to volunteer. Please fill out your volunteer form available on the San Marin website. It is not too late!
We are in the midst of our annual PTSA membership drive. Please consider joining and making a donation to PTSA. Forms are available on the San Marin website, PTSA page, in the back to school packet or
the front office. Remember 12th grade student PTSA members are eligible for PTSA scholarship oppMortunities. PTSA Scholarship forms will be available in the spring in the College and Career Center.
Membership as of September 10th:
* Parent Memberships 334
* Student Memberships 226
* Teacher/ Staff Memberships 12
The next PTSA Meeting will be on Wednesday October 8, 2008 at 7:00PM in the library. Hope to see you there!
Please sponsor the San Marin Directory. There will be nine 2"X3" spaces on the back of the 2008-2009 directories available for sponsorship at $50 a space to defray the cost of printing the school directory. Create a "shout out to your student", congratulate a team/class or include your business information. Deadline for submission is Friday October 10, 2008 and is limited to the first nine people to respond. Placement on the page will be in order of response. Designs for each space should be camera ready. Please contact Sue McQuinn sgmcquinn@yahoo.com , if you are interested or have questions. |
| FIVE SAN MARIN MUSIC STUDENTS CHOSEN FOR REGIONAL 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.
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"LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE" THE MUSICAL
Little Mary Sunshine, a parody of early operettas and musicals, is the fall production for San Marin's Musical Theatre Workshop. 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 Native Americans. 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.
(Poster Created by Music Student Nathaniel McMillan)
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| MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
The San Marin Music Department held it's first ever party to welcome our "new" music students and parents! The students enjoyed a great afternoon together at Miwok Park. Not to be outdone, new and seasoned music parents mingled the day after at the Ainsworth house (Thanks Edie and Brent) for a leisurely afternoon get-together.
The Music Department is holding a Mary's Pizza Shack Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 8th ~ ALL DAY!! The fundraiser includes Dine-In, Take-Out, Deliver, or purchase Gift Cards. This is a wonderful time to think of Christmas gifts! Flyers, available in the music room & on the San Marin website, must be presented in order for us to receive 20% of the sales generated. Make as many copies as you like for your families, friends & neighbors. The San Marin Music Department appreciates your support!
A reminder to all Music Department parents to join us at our Music Booster meetings generally held the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:15 p.m. in the Music Room. Music Boosters exists to support 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 transportation. Everyone, member or not, is welcome to attend Booster meetings!!
Just Jazz is scheduled for Friday, October 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Emily Gates Student Center ~ advance tickets on sale 9/24 in the music room for $3.00 and $5.00 at the door. This concert is FREE to Music Booster member families!!
The Fall Musical, "Little Mary Sunshine" will hold performances on two consecutive weekends: 10/17-19 and 10/24-26 ~ 10/17, 10/18, 10/24, 10/25 @ 8pm & 10/19 & 10/26 @ 2pm. Tickets are on sale the week of 9/29 in the school office and are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door. Both Saturday night shows we offer "special" reserved seating for $25/ticket!!
Upcoming events:
Winter Concert on December 11 @ 7:30pm ~ this concert is FREE to Music Booster families!!!
Back by popular demand ~ The Madrigal Feast ~ watch the magical transformation of the music students and the Emily Gates Student Center back to medieval times for a weekend ~ December 5-7 @ 6:30 p.m.
Next Booster Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15 @ 7:15 pm in the Music Room. Hope to see you there!!!
MUSIC BOOSTERS Music Booster Volunteer Form
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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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Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.
-Pablo Picasso
 San Marin Art ClassesArt and Design - An introductory class to 2D and 3D Art.
3D Art - A class focusing on the complexities of various 3D media.
Glass Art - Using glass as the medium, this class explores glass and all its possibilities.
Photography 1 - An introductory course to photography and darkroom practices.
Photography 2 and AP Photography - This course studies darkroom techniques and photography at an advanced level. AP students receive college credit for approved portfolios.
Drawing and Painting - An advanced class focusing on 2D Art in more in-depth and advanced projects.
AP Art -Projects are at college level and push the students creatively. Students can receive college credit for approved portfolios.
 STUDENT EVENTS Elaine Murphy's chalk art was just one of many art pieces done on the cement walkway outside of the student center last year. This year will be th e Second Annual Art Fair on campus as student work is on display for students and community members to see
ART CLUB
Interested in going to museums? Interested in creating community art projects around Novato? JOIN THE SAN MARIN HIGH ART CLUB!!! Meetings will be Tuesdays at lunch in room 806. Come join the fun as we begin to plan our first San Francisco Museum trip! You do not need to be in an art class to join the Art Club.
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!
YOU CAN HELP!
Listed below are just a few ways you can help enhance the art program at San
Marin High. The department needs help as we prepare for the 2008-2009 school
year. We would like to enhance the technology in the department, as well as upgrade
some basic supplies such as brushes and paper cutters. Please look over the list below
and check how you can contribute:
____MY COMPANY HAS A PLACE TO DISPLAY STUDENT WORK - This is something we
would really like to see happen this year! Please think about how you can help get our students' artwork shown around Novato.
____Volunteer as a guest artist in the classroom
____Hang student art at shows
____Bake/Sell for a bake sale
____Chaperone for a field trip
____Help setup at Art Fair
____I have a skill such as carpentry, art or photography
____Cut wood or materials preparation
____Take pictures of student art for website
____Help Art Boosters plan events and fundraisers
____Other (Explain)__________________
Donations are needed and much appreciated to help run a successful art program.
San Marin art students already pay a small amount for art supplies that allow them to
use things besides pencils and paper. But the Art Department needs donations for larger
fixed supplies such as easels, drawing horses, lighting for still life setups, frames for art shows and film cameras. More funding would also enable art students to go on field trips.
If you would like to help by donating to the Art Department, please make a check payable
to San Marin Art and return this form to San Marin High or the Art Department. Thank you for your support!!! ____ $15 ____$30 ____$75 ____$100____Other Please Print: Parent Name__________________________________ Student Name_________________________________ Address and Zip Code________________________________________________________________ Parent Email___________________________________ Home/Cell Phone_______________________________ ____ Yes! I am interested in helping Art Boosters with events or fundraising activities. Please attend the Art Boosters meeting at San Marin High on October 23rd at 7:00 pm in Room 804. Donate $15 or more to become a member of Art Boosters. Questions? Please call the Art Department at 898-2121, Room 802 or email Art Boosters at vlcampbell@comcast.net |
 COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER
Lots of activity in the College and Career Center!
The College and Career Center will be visiting with the
Freshman Health and Geography classes this semester
and familiarizing them with the services in the CCC as
well as registering them on PrepHQ. Be sure your
student has his permission to have internet access
submitted to the school so he or she is able to register
during this session. There are many college admission
counselors coming to San Marin to visit with the students.
A complete list is available on the PrepHQ welcome page. You may access that link through the school website and the College and Career Center page. The
PrepHQ website provides the students and families with the information needed to get started on your search for the best college for you! The counselors and college and career advisor are available for you at anytime, anywhere, via the Internet.
PrepHQ provides the tools needed to start your college search, track applications, request transcripts, look at past graduate statistics on college admittance, SAT/ACT test dates job, scholarships, community service, internships, career exploration, as well as other links and resources to enrich your high school experience. Your student will also have the ability to track their community service, skills, and activities on their "organizer".
This tool will help them develop their own resume. All they need to do is simply "click here to register" have their student number and last name, follow the instructions, and develop a profile. If they submit your (the parent) email address you will receive the same information they will from the PrepHQ site. All Career Center information will be posted on this site. If you have
any question about the site 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
Click for SENIOR COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT (Slide Now on Counseling Webpage)
College Essay Workshop*
Thursday, Octobver 16th, 12:45, College and Career Center
A private college admission counselor Ellen White will be here to help students with their college application essays. She will have tips and tactics for you to learn and take home. To sign up for this free session go to the College tab here on PrepHQ!
PSAT EXAM AT SAN MARIN
Saturday, October 18th
Sign up in the College and Career Center, PSAT signups begin Sept 15th, Cost: $25 (please make check payable to San Marin High School).
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 16th, University of Seattle
* Friday, October 17th, Portland State University
*Monday, October 20th, Whittier University
*Tuesday, October 28th, Furman College, Greenville, S.C.
*Wednesday, October 29th Arizona State University
*Tuesday, November 4th, University of Oregon
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. |
 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.
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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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 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. |
FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE
 CROSS COUNTRY Boys Craig Stern 892-0597 Girls Adam Williams 898-2121
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
Monday, 10/06. Tam and Redwood @ Meadow Club
Wednesday, 10/15, Branson and Terra Linda @ Peacock Gap
 GIRL TENNIS Jay Potter 606-2919
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 Jose Medina 898-2121
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
CHEER Kristan Nehosil 246-1084
 MEN'S WATERPOLO Carl Lundgren 652-8878
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
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
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
Saturday, 11/08, Football Picture Taken |
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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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 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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 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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MR. MIKE CASPER- HOMECOMING 2008 
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