 San Marin Mustangs eMessages
MONTHLY NEWS, NOVEMBER, 2008 Edition  |
Greetings!
This is the NOVEMBER MONTHLY Mustangs Messagesa... lots of information, i HOPE I DID NOT MISS ANY !!! Click here for Hardcopy
* PRINCIPAL / ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS MONTHLY MESSAGES
* College and Career; Counseling office news - for Detailed College and Career related information, go to COLLEGE PREP-HQ. * Boosters Updates
* San Marin Students Awarded AP Scholars Status
* Scarves for Scholarships by Mrs. Carol England
* 'Nite At the Races' Fundraising Event
* Football Pictures Taken on Saturday 11/08
* November Event Schedule, Sports Team Game Schedule
* School Fuel ArtSmart Showcase
* NUSD Links
* COMMUNITY Information - School Fuel, Face the World Host Family
* ... MUCH More and I hope i did not miss anything Hew....
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| PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dr. Robert Vieth |
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 DR. ROBERT VIETH
Dear Parents and Students,
One of the major recommendations from last spring's accreditation committee, (WASC), was for San Marin High School to develop a comprehensive assessment system that can be used to determine the success of our overall program. Our work, therefore, this year is to develop such a plan. This plan will include a variety of traditional measures that all schools monitor such as Grade Point Average, graduation rates, and the number of students who are eligible for the University of California and the California State University System. While all of this data is important, it is highly desirable for the school to review how students are proceeding throughout the school year, not just at the end of the year.
For this reason, Novato Unified has a district goal of collecting common assessment data for all courses. This means for the first time, San Marin will be collecting and analyzing assessment data for every major course four times in the school year. This effort requires all teachers who teach a particular course to work together and develop an assessment, grade the assessment, and determine which students are advanced, proficient, basic, below basic, and far below basic regarding the meeting of important educational standards. These indicators are the same terms used on the STAR testing reporting form. The major benefit in having common assessments throughout the year is that teachers can make changes in their instruction to help students increase proficiency as the year progresses. This common assessment system will be a cornerstone of our comprehensive assessment system at San Marin High School. By next year, we should have all aspects of our assessment system in place; and we will be reporting out how the school is progressing.
The overall goal for student achievement is to have 70% of the students at San Marin High School be advanced or proficient in all courses that have a California Standards Test (CST). Currently, most CST scores at San Marin are at the 55% to 62% level. By using the common assessment data, we believe we will have an important tool in helping increase student achievement to the 70% goal. One of the most important uses of our late start meeting time on Wednesday mornings is for teachers to work on this common assessment strategy. We are addressing a school need, and we believe students will benefit from this change.
Sincerely,
Robert C. Vieth, Ph.D. Principal
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| ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS' MESSAGES |
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 Ms. MEGAN PETTIS
The class of 2009 is beginning the college application process. Students have received a copy of their complete transcript for coursework completed, including their rank in the class. With this information, questions arise about how class rank is done and what it really means in regards to the college application process, and also how our valedictorian and salutatorian are chosen.
Students are ranked based on their weighted total grade point average. This takes into consideration weighted value for grades earned in AP classes (A=5, B=4, C=3, etc), as compared to non-weighted grade points earned in non-AP/Honors classes (A=4, B=3, C=2, etc.). Honors taken during 11th and 12th grade are weighted. Students who have the exact same weighted GPA (to four decimal places) share a rank. Ranking is done in the fall for the purpose of college applications, and then again after final spring semester grades are submitted, for overall ranking in the graduating class.
Some students are concerned with the effect that taking non-weighted grade classes has on their overall GPA. For example, students may choose to not take an elective class during their senior year just to have a higher GPA for college entrance purposes. "Is this a good idea?" is a question that administrators and counselors are asked. The answer is it really depends on what your post-high school goals are. For some colleges, GPA and Ranking are very important, while most colleges look at the "whole picture", in other words, does the student have something to offer the college other than academics.
It is important to know that the Master Plan for higher education in California has "established an admissions principal of universal access and choice, assigning UC to select its freshman students from the top one-eighth (12.5%) of the high school graduating class and CSU from the top one-third (33.3%)". What this means is that ranking is not a factor for UC/CSU admissions. Students are compared to all other graduating students in the state of California, based on their completion of UC/CSU a-g approved courses, so for some schools greater that the percents identified above will be eligible for freshman admissions.
In regards to the selection of class valedictorian and salutatorian, this process takes place after the end of the first semester of the senior year. The formula for determination of valedictorian and salutatorian includes starting with a non-weighted GPA, then looking at the total number of AP and Honors classes that a student has taken during their entire four years in high school. Students are not penalized for taking more of fewer total courses. To be considered for valedictorian and salutatorian students must: have taken a minimum of five AP/Honors courses; been a full time student for all of 11th and 12th grade; students must take a minimum of six classes during 9th, 10th, and 11th grade and a minimum of five classes during 12th grade; students will not be disadvantaged by taking more than the minimum number of classes and earning A's. The valedictorian is the student who ranks 1 based on above criteria and the salutatorian is the student who ranks 2 based on the above criteria.
We strongly encourage all students to be involved in as many academic and extra-curricular experiences as possible during their time at San Marin High School, and to have these experiences documented on the student's transcript. Competitive colleges look at co-curricular and extra-curricular activities as a means of differentiating one student from another when determining which students they accept. |
 MR. MIKE CASPER
Homecoming weekend was a tremendous success. Mrs. Fedoroff and Mr. Bergman did a fabulous job planning the weekend events and festivities. The students were well behaved and had an excellent time at the dance. The homecoming rally was particularly funny and spirited. The impressive victory over San Rafael High School made the weekend extra special for the class of 2009. The win also put our football team back in playoff contention.
My main duty at San Marin High School is keeping all the students and staff safe. Students must feel safe at school if they're going to be successful academically. This is my third year at San Marin and the school is the safest it's been since I arrived in Fall 2006. The data clearly shows this, but the best means of evaluating the overall safety of the school is talking to the students. I interact with the students daily and often ask them how they feel about San Marin. The students use words like "mellow", "chill", and "fun" when they describe the school atmosphere. During break and lunch, students aren't hostile, rather you see the students behaving well, laughing, and having fun. When students do misbehave and break rules, the students are held accountable and dealt with fairly. The culture of the school has changed in the three years I've been here.
The class of 2010 were freshman my first year. I spent a lot of time that year working with this class and helping them adjust to high school. At times, it was very difficult and discipline needed to be administered. Today, the class of 2010 are leading our underclassmen by example and showing them how to be well-behaved, productive students. Not only has this group of students made the adjustment to high school, they're looking at colleges and planning for life after high school. I'm extremely proud of the progress this class has made. More importantly, they're a group of very nice kids.
I'm using the class of 2010 as an example of how the culture of the school has improved and become safer in the past 3 years. Here is some suspension date. Notice the drop in the total number of suspensions from 2006-07 to 2007-08. The numbers are continuing to decline this year.
~~ 2006-07 first semester- 104 second semester- 172
~~ 2007-08 first semester- 72 second semester- 54
I presented the safety plan to the staff on 10/15/08 and reviewed safety procedures. I'll be presenting the safety plan for approval to the Site Leadership team on November 5. We count on everyone keeping the students safe so if you ever hear of something that concerns you please do not hesitate to call me. |
NOVEMBER EVENTS
See FALL SPORTS Section for Fall Sports Schedule
11/04, Tuesday, Academic Affairs in the Library 3:30 to 7:00PM
11/05, Wednesday, 3PM, Site Leadership Team Meeting
11/06, Thursday, 6:30PM 8th Grade Parent Night
11/08, Saturday, Football Picture Taken
11/10, Staff Development, NO SCHOOL
11/11, Veterans Day, NO SCHOOL 11/12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, Drama Fall Productioin, Figments
11/12, 7PM, PTSA Meeting
11/13, "Nite at the Races" Planning Meeting at Front Office
11/14, Progress Report Sent Home
11/15, Saturday, PLAN Test (ACT College Readiness) for Sophomores - Sign Up Now!
11/17, 7:00PM, Fall Sports Awards, Gym
11/18, 6:30PM, Drama Boosters
11/19, 7:15PM, Music Boosters Meeting
11/19, 7:15PM, Sports Boosters Meeting
11/20, 7:00PM, Mr. Mustang Senior Boys Fashion Show Fundraiser, Student Center
11/20, 7:00PM, Visual Art Boosters, Room 804
11/21, Blood Drive, Mini Gym
11/24 - 11/28, Thanksgiving, NO SCHOOL
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BELL SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Schedule Instructional time
Warning Bell 7:21 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
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 SAN MARIN STUDENTS AWARDED AP SCHOLARS STATUS
From Head Counselor, Mr. Hu
The AP Board honored 43 San Marin students as AP Scholars in September for their outstanding scores on last year's AP exams.
In addition to the 20 San Marin students who received grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams, 2 received a national scholar award for earning an average grade of at least 4 on all AP exams taken and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams, 13 received a distinction award for earning an average grade of 3.5 or higher on all AP Exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. 8 received honors award for scoring an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
In addition to receiving an award certificate, this achievement is acknowledged on any AP Grade Report that is sent to colleges the following fall.
Click for Prospective Student Shadowing Opportunity |
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| 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 |
SITE LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING
San Marin High School Site Leadership Team
15 San Marin Drive, Novato CA 94945 Phone: 898-2121
AGENDA
November 5, 2008, 3:00 p.m.
Library
Please notify Nancy Zanardi if you cannot attend.
3:00 Refreshments, thank you Rob Watson!, Introductions, Call to order
Introductions, Adoption of minutes
Public Comment (non-agenda items)
NEW BUSINESS
3:05 School Safety Plan and School Safety Data information Mike Casper
3:30 Tentative Plans for the Career Day (May 2009) information Francine Cunnie
3:45 After School Tutorial Update information Dr. Vieth
STANDING REPORTS
4:00 Student LeadershipUpdates information Student Reps
PTSA information as available
Booster 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. |
 CLASS of 2009 EVENTS
11/04, 3:30-7:00PM. Order Cap and
Gowns, Library
11/20, 7:00PM, Mr. Mustang, Student
Center
03/20, 7:00PM Senior Fashion Show
05/24, Sunday, Senior Prom
06/03, 7:00AM, Senior Breakfast
06/03, 6:30PM, Senior Awards 06/12, 7:00PM, Graduation Ceremony
Home coming
King - Blake Aaseb Queen - Molly Doherty
Prince - Marvin Ho Princess - Lauren Coyne
Duke - Jacob Nunez Duchess - Alyssa Fielding
Lord - Trevor Dohemann Lady - Danielle Albini |
 'MR. MUSTANG' NOVEMBER 20TH On November 20th at 7 p.m. in the student center join the Leadership Class and the Class of 2009 in picking Mr. Mustang for the 2008-2009 school year.
Enjoy twelve competitors in a talent competition, an interview portion, formal wear and swim wear! Tickets will be available at lunch the week prior. Please contact Ryan Fedoroff with any questions at rfedoroff@nusd.org (Note - Picture on the right is from 2008 Senior Fashion Show, but close enough) |
| DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS 'FIGMENTS'
San Marin Drama will make you laugh with their fall production of Figments by Billy St. John
Rick Jacobs is a playwright with a crazy imagination. Trying to overcome his writer's block, figments of his imagination come out of his mind. As Rick deals with his overprotective mother, his late father, his friend Loni and all the figments, you're bound to come out laughing. Don't miss the award winning San Marin Drama Department in this hysterical comedy.
Performances
Wednesday, November 12, Thursday, November 13, Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 pm
Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 pm
Tickets $8 in advance San Marin Front Office -- $10 at the door
Sudents: with coupons $4 Coupons are available from Drama and Tech Theatre Students
Director Student Assistant Directors
Linda Kislingbury Cain Alisha Hodges, Christian Stranne
The Entire Show is Double Cast
Julia Gorman (mama), Sam Maher (her son Rick)
Hayley Stoddard (mama), Greg Amheiter (her son Rick) |
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 DRAMA DEPARTMENT NEWS
Rehearsals are underway for the drama department's production of Figments. The performance dates and times are: Wednesday, Nov. 12, Thursday, Nov. 13, and Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:00; Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7:30, and Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2:00.
Tickets can be purchased in advance in the school office for $8 or at the door for $10. We hope to see you at the play.
Drama Boosters will be holding a fundraiser at Chevy's on November 5. Drama will receive 25% of the proceeds for each diner who presents the attached flyer when paying their check. Please come with family, friends, or neighbors to enjoy some good food and help support the drama department.
We want to thank all of you who supported our car washes in September and October, raising money for our trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We are slowly making progress toward our goal to raise funds for the trip. You will be able to see a performance of Charlie Cox Runs With Scissors, the play we will be performing in Edinburgh, in late January. Watch eNews and this newsletter for more information in the coming months. |
| MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
Thank you to ALL who participated in our Mary's Pizza Fundraiser last month!! The San Marin Music Department earned $511.00 from the 20% of the sales generated on 10/8. . .The Music Department appreciates your support!!!
Kudos to our talented San Marin Music Students for beginning the year with several successful events. Our Just Jazz concert was held 10/3 and featured jazz choir, jazz band, T.R.A.D. J.A.S.S., men's choir and show choir. The cast of "Little Mary Sunshine" performed at "Blues by the Lake", as did our jazz choir and jazz band! The Pep Band, under the direction of Samantha Maas-Baldwin, participated in the Homecoming Parade!!
 The San Marin Music Department's Fall Musical, "Little Mary Sunshine" was a huge success!! Great job to all the cast members, tech crew and orchestra who pulled off yet, another memorable performance! Thanks to our Director, Emily Gates and all the many parent volunteers who made it all possible!
Five San Marin Music Students will perform with the Regional Honor Choir, at the St. Ignatius Church in San Francisco on Saturday, November 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. Admission is FREE!!
If you are interested in hiring music students to perform for a holiday event, at home or the office, please contact Emily Gates or Samantha Maas-Baldwin ASAP, as the calendar fills quickly!!
Upcoming events:
'Hear Ye, Hear Ye' ~ The Madrigal Feast ~ December 5, 6, & 7 at 6:30 p.m. ~ Plan to enjoy an evening of lavish feasting and medieval entertaining in the Emily Gates Student center, which will be transformed into a medieval castle for the delight of all who participate on one of these magical evenings!! Order forms are available at the San Marin Music Department or the Front Office.
The Music Department's Winter Concert will be held on Thursday, December 11 @ 7:30pm ~ this concert will feature all music classes with the exception of jazz choir, jazz band and T.R.A.D. J.A.S.S. This concert is FREE to Music Booster families!!!
Next Booster Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19 @ 7:15 pm in the Music Room ~ We hope to see you there!!!
MUSIC BOOSTERS Music Booster Volunteer Form 
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VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT NEWS
Visual Art Department Webpage
~ Join Mary's Pizza Shack in supporting San Marin Art Boosters at a Dine & Donate Fundraiser:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008
· 20% of your purchase is donated to Art Boosters.
· Bring the flyer to Mary's Pizza Shack in Novato (they are on the San Marin website,
front office, Art Department, an art and photography student, or email
vlcampbell@comcast.net.) · Valid ALL DAY for Dine-In, Take-Out & Delivery. · Buy a Gift Card December 4th, and go back to Mary's at a later date when it's
convenient!
If your time is limited, please consider a donation of $15 or more to Art Boosters! Your donation will help replace worn out equipment, purchase 2D (drawing & painting), 3D (sculpture), glass art, and photography supplies. The list is long, but the funding is very short. Without the help of parents like you and fundraising efforts, there is no money for all these things. Your student and our school will benefit immensely! Please mail your check to San Marin High Art Boosters, or have your student bring it to the Art Department or office. THANK YOU!
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 A WORD FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
SENIORS
Senior Meetings - The counselors and Mrs. Cunnie have met with seniors in small groups in the College and Career Center during the week of October 13th. We reviewed important information that all senior should know regarding high school graduation, transcripts requests, SAT and ACT score reporting, NCAA eligibility, college application process, College and Career Center services, ROP Programs, and Financial Aid. Please log into Prep HQ from the San Marin website and go to "Shared Files" to download the Senior Meeting PowerPoint presentation.
Letters of Recommendation - Seniors who need a letter of recommendation from their counselor for college and/or scholarships need to make an appointment with their counselor to complete a Counselor Recommendation Packet. Please give your counselor at least 20 days prior to the first deadline.
JUNIORS
Now is a great time to start exploring post-high school options. Encourage your child to begin researching colleges, technical schools, and trade schools. There are many resources in the College and Career Center to help you get started. Communication between parents and students is so important in deciding which alternative to pursue. If your student is considering college, what criteria has he/she set in terms of a major, location, cost, and size? What type of employment would your child like to gain after high school and how can he/she prepare now? Students and parents are encouraged to contact the Counseling Office or College and Career Center to find information about each option and the necessary steps to pursue each.
Assist - ASSIST is an online student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California's public colleges and universities and provides the most accurate and up-to-date information about student transfer in California. Check it out at http://www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.html
SOPHOMORES
PLAN Test - San Marin is pleased to offer the PLAN test to all sophomores on Saturday, November 15th. The PLAN is a practice test to the ACT test and gives students a forecast of how they might do on the ACT test. The ACT is taken in the junior and senior year and is used for college admission and placement. In addition to gauging academic achievement, PLAN provides extensive information for educational and career planning.
PLAN Test
~ Date: Saturday, November 15th at 7:45 AM
~ Location: San Marin High School
~ Cost: $25 but if you sign up early, only $20
` Where to sign up: College and Career Center
FRESHMEN
It is never too early to plan for the future! Come and visit your counselor in the Counseling Office.
- Build strong academic, language, mathematics and critical thinking skills by taking challenging courses
- Study hard and get excellent grades.
- Strengthen your vocabulary by increasing your reading.
- Become involved in co-curricular activities.
- Meet your high school guidance counselor and discuss your plans for the next four years.
- Browse through college literature or surf the Web to get an idea of what kinds of schools may be of interest to you.
- Check out what high school courses colleges require.
- Know NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) requirements if you want to play sports in college.
- Keep an academic portfolio and co-curricular record.
- Research career possibilities.
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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 COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER
Financial Aid Meeting:
Tuesday, December 16th, 7 pm in the Library
A representative from Sonoma Sate will be going over the Financial Aid process for college. We will also speak about scholarships and assist students and parents with this process.
College Planning Evening:
Tuesday January 13th, 6:30 pm in the Library
This meeting is for our students and parents who are beginning to plan their next step after San Marin. We will have representatives from University of California, California State University, Private Colleges, and Community College to speak about admission, enrollment process, college search and making the best choice for you and your student. We will also be covering information about the SAT's and ACT college admission test.
PSAT Score Night:
Thursday, January 22nd 7pm in the Library
All students who took the PSAT will be able to pick up their scores that evening and go over their results with our Counselors and Staff from Revolution Prep.
PREPHQ https://www.prephq.com/?id=sanmarin
All students need to enroll on the PrepHQ website in order to receive information from the College and Career Center. This is a fabulous site where students can plan and organize their "next step". The resources available on the website are endless, college search jobs, service opportunities, links and resources, Early Bridge Program, Internships, Occupational search as well as a student organizer. Access the link through the Counseling or Career Center tab on the San Marin website. If you student includes your email in their profile parents will receive communications also. Do it today!!
Click for SENIOR COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT (Slide Now on Counseling Webpage)
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SCHOOL TO CAREER 2008 FALL OPPORTUNITY
Camille Madfes
Business and Education Liaison, NUSD
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.
Note AEC Shadow Day has been postponed to Spring, 2009. Exact Date to Be Determined. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applications or sign-ups for the above and other 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 |
 SCARVES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
With the weather turning cool and the holidays approaching, you may be thinking of keeping warm and gift buying!! What better way to do both than to purchase a scarf from Carol England and the Scarves for Scholarships Fund. Last school year, $1000 was raised from scarf sales. This money went to 4 deserving seniors to assist with their college expenses. Thanks to those who purchased scarves last year.
This year the game is $2000 from scarf sales. To this end, a number of folks are knitting scarves for the cause. See Carol England in rm. 603 to make your selection or place an order. Custom orders taken. Carol is reachable at cengland@nusd.org. |
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)
The San Marin PTSA would like to thank all the members for joining and making generous donations to our organization. Remember it is not too late to join. Membership forms are available in the front office or on the San Marin website. The San Marin Directory will be published and distributed to your student in mid November.
The PTSA will be present at the 8th Grade Parent Night, November 6, 2008 @ 6:30PM
We would like to invite you to join us at our next PTSA Meeting on November 12, 2008 @ 7:00PM in the library. Meetings are a great way to find out what is happening at San Marin, listen to the principal, ask questions and have an impact on the school.
Two effortless to support the PTSA at San Marin.
 Please pick up an ESCRIP form in the front office or sign up directly on the web atwww.escrip.com, new members or check your old membership to insure it is still active.
Don't want to sign up your credit cards, just sign up your club card.
 Visit
 WANTED:
REFLECTIONS COORDINATOR
AND ESCRIP COORDINATOR
CONTACT NORMA DAWSON 897-8651 |
 LAURA POSYLKIN, GIRLS TENNIS MCAL CHAMPION
San Marin Sophomore, Laura Posylkin, won the Singles MCAL Title. Laura's win capped a second straight year of going undefeated in MCAL Play. She is 15-0 this year along with going 13-0 last year. Overall, Laura is 28-0 her first two years. Laura is also a high ranking USTA 16's player, and is currently ranking number 19th in all of Northern California!
In Doubles, Senior Alex Abel and sophomore Marianne Pelletier both made it to the semi-finals of the Division 1 Tournament. |
| FALL SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT
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.AT RACES' FUNDRAISING
The Very Popular
The event is scheduled for January 24, 2009 at the Margaret Todd Center.
San Marin All Sports Boosters (SMASB) will be holding the first "Nite at the Races" fundraising meeting on Wed. Nov. 13th @7pm in the School Lounge. Anybody who is interested in this event is welcome to attend.
In addition, each team (Fall, Winter, Spring) should also send a parent representative (or anyone else who is interested) to the meeting as the fund raised benefits ALL sports teams and ALL Athletes at San Marin!
Please feel free to email Jim Coyne at coyne49@comcast.net with any
GO MUSTANGS! |
| 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
San Marin Girls Cross Country Won the Red Rock against Novato High
~ 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
GIRL TENNIS Jay Potter 606-2919
11/11-15, NCS Team Championships
11/18-22, NCS Sigles/Doubles Tournament
11/23, Team Awards Diner @ Cacti
 BOYS SOCCER
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
GIRLS WATERPOLO Bruce McKay 720-6220
FOOTBALL Kevin Goyer 897-2154
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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 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
www.canalalliance.org/PAR_Vol_Opp.shtml |
 NOVATO SCHOOL FUEL
Shop for School Fuel at Matt & Jeff's on November 13th
On Thursday, November 13th, come shop at Matt & Jeff's Hand Car Wash at Vintage Oaks to benefit School Fuel.
Between 5 and 7:30 pm, there will be ENTERTAINMENT from Novato's fabulous middle school musicians and REFRESHMENTS. The gift shop carries a really wonderful assortment of books, clocks, candles, jewelry, games, toys, cards, calendars, car care products, and many other fun items. Be sure to check out Jeff's recommended reading shelf!
Year-round, the very generous Matt and Jeff donate 1 cent to School Fuel for every gallon of gas sold. On November 13, they'll be donating an additional 20% of all gift shop purchases made ANY TIME THAT DAY!
Matt & Jeff's has donated $90,000 to School Fuel through these programs so far. Come by and say "Thank You" while you pick up some great gifts and hear some great music! And don't forget that you can save yourself 10 cents per gallon of gas by picking up a Matt & Jeff's discount card that comes free with the purchase of a car wash. |
 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. |
 DRIVERS EDUCATION CLASSES
www.citynovato.org/prcs
Ages: 15 + years old
Fees: $120 resident/$133 non-resident
Location: Hamilton Community Center, Conference Room
503 South Palm Drive
Instructor: Jim Galindo, California Driving Academy
Driver's Education is the classroom course required by the Department of Motor Vehicles for under 18 year olds to obtain a driving permit. Our class will span 7 hours each day for 4 days (two Sat/Sun consecutive weekends). Minimum age for the class is 15 years old.
Please bring a notebook, something to write with, a bag lunch and drink.
Dates Days Time Code
Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16 Sat & Sun 8:30-3:30pm 12630
Dec. 20, 21, 27 and 28 Sat & Sun 8:30-3:30pm 12631
Register now by walk-in, mail-in, fax in, automated phone-in* 899-8250, or online* www.NovatoFun.org .
Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services, 75 Rowland Way, #200, Novato, CA 94945 (415) 899-8200, Fax: (415) 899-8219
Main Office Registration Hours: Mondays-**Fridays 9-4pm
* Must have a family pin number and client barcode. **Closed on alternate Fridays
Call the Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services Office at 899-8200 for more information.website.
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