|
SITE LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING AGENDA
December 3, 2008
3:00 p.m. in the Library
3:00 Refreshments, Introductions, Call to order, Adoption of agenda, Approval
Adoption of minutes
Public Comment (non-agenda items)
OLD BUSINESS
3:05 Common Assessment Report information Dr. Vieth
NEW BUSINESS
3:30 Form a sub-committee to focus on achievement improvement
of Latino + African American students discussion Dr. Vieth
3:45 Present new District supplementary materials policy
(including showing films in class) 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:
Our next meeting is Tuesday January 7th. Student representatives will be providing snacks that day.
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. |
 GIRLS WATER POLO TEAM
Congratulates
Sabrina Cochrane for making MCAL All-League First Team and Heather House for making MCAL All-League Second team!
Bruce McKay, Head Coach |
VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT
January Art Boosters meeting will be on January 22nd, 7:00 pm, Room 804. THERE IS NO MEETING IN DECEMBER!
Please join Mary's Pizza Shack in supporting
SAN MARIN HIGH ART BOOSTERS
at a "Dine & Donate" Fundraiser all day on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008!
Mary's Pizza Shack in Novato will donate 20% of your bill to San Marin Art Boosters if you present the special Mary's flyer when you pay your bill on December 4th. Flyers can be found by clicking on the link below.The flyer must be presented when you pay your bill on December 4th for Art Boosters to receive 20% of the sale. The fundraiser includes Dine In, Take-Out, Delivery and Gift Card Purchases. If you buy a gift card on December 4th, you can use it later anytime at your convenience at Mary's Pizza Shack in Novato. Make as many copies of the flyer as you like and give them to your family, friends, neighbors, church group, and clubs or business associates. The San Marin Art Boosters appreciates your support.
|
Madrigal Feast at San Marin - December 5, 6, 7
 At San Marin High School, where home economics is no longer a part of the curriculum, music students recently had the opportunity to attend a workshop to make their costumes for The Madrigal Feast which will be held Dec. 5, 6 & 7.
Students learned to cut patterns, iron their fabric and use a sewing machine - with the help of several music parents. Some students made their entire costume on the day of the workshop!
The Madrigal Fea st is an evening of feasting and medieval entertainment and takes place in the Emily Gates Student Center, which will be transformed to resemble an old English castle. Students - dressed in period costume and using the dialect of the period - serve a meal, entertain the guests and perform an original play. The night ends with a choral concert.
Reservations for the evening must be made by Wednesday, December 3.
San Marin music students have reservation forms or you may also pick one up in the school office. Reservations are accepted by mail only. The $25 ticket includes Wassail, chicken or vegetarian dinner, and flaming pudding - along with two hours of non-stop entertainment!
 |
 PTSA REFLECTIONS
CONTEST
CELEBRATE YOUR TALENT!
The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students.
The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education.
Participation in the Reflections Program is a great way for students to explore and learn about various art forms. Creating art is a valuable learning process that challenges students to use their critical thinking skills as well as their creative talents to create art that supports a specific theme.
Students may submit an entry in any of the six arts areas listed below. Only original works of art are accepted. Students may enter more than one work of art. The six arts areas are as follows:
|
VISUAL ART DEPARTMENT NEWS
STUDENT ART IS BEING SHOWN IN
PINI HARDWARE WINDOWS
The Art Department will showcase their visual arts in the windows of the old Pini Hardware building on Grant Avenue beginning November 10-12th. Come by when you're on Grant and take a look at what our talented art students have been busy doing!
'Guy with Tattos', Charcol Drawing by AP Studio Art Student, Blake Aaseby
ART SALE AT WINTER MUSIC CONCERT DECEMBER 11th
On December 11th at 7:30 pm in the Student Center, the San Marin Music Department will entertain us and get us in the holiday spirit! Come join us before the entertainment starts and at intermission to purchase some of your holiday gifts made by our talented art and photography students. Not only will you find some unique gifts and cards, but you will help support the Art Department too!
THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
FOR THEIR SUPPORT
We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the new sponsors of the San Marin Art Boosters. Many thanks for your recent donations! It will help the students, and we're grateful!
CALIFORNIA CLASSICS PHOTOGRAPHY
STAINED GLASS OF MARIN
SUBWAY (in San Marin Plaza) |
 EARLY BRIDGE TO COLLEGE PROGRAM, SPRING 2009
College of Marin will be visiting December 2nd to speak to interested students for next year and course for next semester. Please note that registration for high school students for the Spring 2009 semester begins Dec. 16, 2008.
The schedule of classes for the Spring 2009 semester is currently available on-line.
| |
SCHOOL TO CAREER UPDATE
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Interested in a firefighting career?
The Novato Fire Protection District (NFPD) is launching a Fire Explorer Program in January. This program, which allows students to work alongside professional firefighters, emphasizes career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education and leadership skills.
For more information, please plan to attend the following kick-off meeting:
December 4th @ 7:00 p.m.
Novato Fire Station #2
450 Atherton Avenue
For additional information, please see Mrs. Madfes in the College & Career Center or call Gretchen Felciano, NFPD, at 878-2690.
___________________________________________________________
Do you have a passion for Music?
The San Francisco Chapter of the Recording Academy is hosting its annual Grammy Career Day on January 14th at San Francisco State University. This program provides high school students with the chance to discover the many opportunities available in the music industry and to interact with the people behind the music.
If you are interested in attending this fun-filled event, please pick up an application from Mrs. Madfes in the College and Career Center.
For more information about these activities, please contact: Camille Madfes
Business & Education Liaison, Novato Unified School District
Marin School to Career Partnership
897-4206, ext. 735
http://stc.marinschools.org |
 School Fuel & Northbay ArtWorks present
Art Smart Showcase 2009 April 3rd through 11th
Artist's Opening Night Reception
Friday, April 3rd, 2009, 4pm to 7pm
at Northbay ArtWorks
7049 Redwood Blvd. Suite 208 (near the Fire Station)
Gallery hours: Fridays from 4 to 7pm, Saturdays & Sunday from Noon to 4pm.
Opening Night Reception Sponsors:
· California Grill & Rotisserie · Villa Roma Sourdough Pizza Company
· Nick Tara · San Jose Middle School Music Students
· Sinaloa Middle School Music Students
Showcase Sponsors:
· Artist's Palette · BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.
· iPost · Joyce Applen - Coldwell Banker
· Sylvia Barry - Frank Howard Allen · Whitman's Auto Body
|
 AERIES GRADING SYSTEM REMINDER
Please note that teachers(*) update their electronic grade book weekly, therefore when you view your student's grade, it may not yet reflect work that your child has most recently turned in.
If you are concerned about your student's grade in a class where it appears the grade book is not being updated regularly, then it is appropriate to follow up with the teacher.
Additionally, we are in the process of recording progress grades, which will be mailed home at the end of next week. During this time you may not be able to view grade books, until the grading window for teachers close on Wednesday November 12th. You should be able to resume access to your student's grades on Thursday November 13th.
(*) Note: Not all teachers are using the grade book now; but will be after the start of the second semester.
|
 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 | |
AP Chemistry Field Trip
To the Advanced Light Source at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
By Dr. Michelle Lafevre-Bernt
On October 22, twenty six students from the AP Chemistry course visited the Advanced Light Source, or ALS, at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) as part of a unit of study of atomic structure and electron configuration of atoms.
The ALS is a third generation synchrotron that accelerates electrons to the speed of light (3.00 X 108 meters/second). The electrons are then used at over forty work stations to study electron structure and behavior in atoms. Applications for this research included determining the three-dimensional structure of molecules like proteins, in order to design more specific therapeutics for human diseases like cancer, increasing the efficiency and capacity of electronic storage devices like computer chips, and developing novel ways to treat and dispose of waste products that are harmful to the environment.
The students and two parent chaperones received a tour of the ALS and had the opportunity to hear from several scientists that talked about their research and its applications. Following the tour, the students received ALS-issued periodic tables and pencils, and had lunch in the campus cafeteria high in the Berkeley hills.
The students were asked to reflect on their experience there. Questions they had to consider included the nature of the research done at the ALS, the applications and limitations of the research, political, social and economic influences guiding funding and pursuit of the research, and if the students could picture themselves working in that type of environment in their future.
Despite being a little overwhelmed by the caliber of knowledge and research going on there and all the information they received, all the students (and the parents and the teacher!) had an interesting and fun experience.
Thanks to Jennifer Ayala and Jim McQuade, who helped keep track of the students and keep us (somewhat) on schedule!
|
 DRAMA DEPARTMENT NEWS
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
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!!!
MUSIC BOOSTERS Music Booster Volunteer Form |
 CLASS of 2009 EVENTS
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
06/12, 9:00PM, SafeGrad Celebration
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
Safe Grad
Safe Grad will be held Friday night directly after the graduation ceremony. It will be at Meridian Rolling Hills from 9PM till 3:30 AM Saturday morning. The tree recycling fundraiser (the only fundraiser for Safe Grad) will be held during the winter break. Volunteers are urgently needed for both events. Please call Janice Blair at 898-2037, or email janice@3blairs.com |
 LAWS OF LIFE ESSAY CONTEST
Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise
The Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise is very pleased to announce its 4th annual Laws of Life Essay Contest. The Novato Unified School District Superintendent has approved the contest for all students in the district's middle schools and high schools. Principals and teachers in these schools have received their Laws of Life materials and students will soon begin preparing their essays.
The Laws of Life Essay Contest invites students to write about values that are important to them. The contest asks that they write about any Law of Life that they learned from an adult or family member whom they know or knew. The person might be a parent, grand parent, aunt, uncle, teacher, coach, mentor, neighbor or other adult who made a positive impression on the student and their life.
Over the past three years, more than 1,600 Laws of Life essays have been written by students as a part of the contest. Our Rotary Club has found that the contest:
- Helps brings students, schools and the community together in support of and in celebration of the experiences of young people,
- Inspires students to write about their personal experiences and viewpoints,
- Reinforces and rewards literacy, and
- Provides teachers with another tool supportive of their curriculum.
Contest essays and entry forms must be submitted by February 13, 2009. The best essays will be submitted to an honor panel of judges chosen from the Novato community. The panel of Honor Judges will select the contest winners.
Contest winners will be awarded cash prizes of $300, $200, and $100 for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each of the Middle School and High School groups. $50 cash prizes will be awarded to those receiving Honorable Mention. The teachers of the 1st place winners will each be recognized with a $100 award.
The Laws of Life Contest awards ceremony is scheduled for April 9, 2009 and will be held at the Hill Middle School auditorium.
San Marin Teacher Coordinator is Mr. Scott McClod.
|
 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. |
 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.
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
|
 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.
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)
WALKER CREEK COUNSELORS NEEDED!!!!
San Ramon: February 2nd through 6th
Application deadline November 21st.
Application can be picked up and turned back in (by the deadline) to the College and Career Center.
Campus Preview - Santa Rosa Public Safety Center
Time: 8:30 AM - 5 PM Location: Law Enforcement Career Day SRJC
Saturday, February 21, 2009
SRJC Public Safety Training Center 5743 Skylane Boulevard Windsor
All persons interested in law enforcement and related career opportunities. To learn more about the field of law enforcement including job dimensions and Basic Academy training requirements. Included in the Career day is Academy Orientation covering job dimensions and entrance requirements. Law Enforcement Orientation including general information from law enforcement representatives and communications dispatchers. POST testing for reading and writing skills for both agency requirements and Academy entrance will be performed during the day.
Representatives from North Bay Area Law Enforcement Agencies will be available to answer questions and engage in recruiting during the day's activities.
Demonstrations of law enforcement equipment will be conducted by agency representatives. Academy staff will also make training simulators available to participants. Wear loose clothing, preferably sweat pants and shirt or a jogging suit. Running shoes of sufficient quality are recommended for the physical training portion of the day's activities. Students may register in advance in person at the Santa Rosa, Petaluma or Windsor campuses. Contact our department at (707) 837-8843, or e-mail us at ccole@santarosa.edu for more information.
College Happenings Around the Bay Area!
~~~~~
Monday, November 22 ~ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)
Fall Fashion Event
Discover the exciting careers in Fashion, Interior Design, Graphics and Entertainment.
For more information visit: www.FIDM.edu
~~~~~
San Jose State Univeristy School of Music and Dance
"Be a Dance Major for a Day"
Friday, February 6th
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Come see and experience what San Jose satee has to offer. For more information and to reserve your space call (418) 924-5041 or email dance@sjsu.edu
San Jose State School of Music and Dance Auditions:
Friday, February 13th, May 8th from 1pm to 3:30 pm.
Mandatory placement audition for Dance Majors. Resiger for the audition with Prof. Janie Scott (408)978-6785 or Janie.Scott@sjsu.edu. |
|
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 |
|
 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
************************************************************
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 |
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.
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.
OR  Visit www.searchandgive.com , sign in, select San Marin on the charity page and use SearchandGive as your search engine.
 WANTED:
REFLECTIONS COORDINATOR
AND ESCRIP COORDINATOR
CONTACT NORMA DAWSON 897-8651 |
 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 |
|
NUSD Website - There is a wealth of information
NUSD Superintendent's Message - from Dr. Jan La Torre-Derby
|
 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. |
 ROTARY CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
Sponsored by
Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise
Call 415-717-2765 or 415-883-5780 for info or visit www.novatosunriserotary.orgDates: November 28th through December 23rd.
Hours: Thursday thru Sunday 3PM - 6PM till November 28th, then daily through December 23d. Saturday and Sunday 10AM - 6PM
Location: Marinwood Exit East off Hwy 101 to the St. Vincent grounds
In the event of wet weather, please call (415) 883-0800 for hours of operations
 Let your tree stand tall for your community.
Net Proceeds to fund Community and World Human Services Projects
Examples of 2008 Projects Funded
* Sponsored San Marin Robotics Club
* Teamed with two other Rotary Clubs to provide dictionary for every third graders in Novato schools
* Sponsored the Laws of Life essay contest in our schools
* Replaced batteries or smoke detectors in every mobile home in Novato
* Conducted Fishing in the City for kids
* Sponsored the Lynwood Family Literacy program
* Participated as readers in the Read Across America Program at Lynwood School
* Helped the North Bay Children's Center build an organic Garden
* Sponsored the Circus Chimera and sold Christmas trees as fund-raising projects
* Contributed to Fire Squirts, a summer camp for 10-14 year-olds
* Contributed to Boy Scouts of America camperships and uniforms
* Contributed to scholarships for 12-14 year-olds for leadership training at Camp Soulejoule (pronounced Soo-leh-who-lee) at Walker Creek
* Gathered clothing, coloring books, crayons, small toys, and magazines and toiletries to distribute to families, children, contract workers and soldiers in Iraq
* Rebuild childrens play ground equipment at Stafford Park
* Teamed with other Rotary clubs to:
a. Provided food and entertainment for the annual Hearts of Plenty dinner for the needy in Novato
* Funded clean water projects in Africa and South America
* Worked with the Rotary Club of Jinja, Uganda, to construct 24 protected water spring wells to bring clean water to villages
* Helped a young Russian orphan immigrant come to America to receive reconstructive surgery for severe birth defects and to find a new family |
 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
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. | |
NOVEMBER EVENTS 
PRINCIPAL, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS' MESSAGES 
MUSTANG MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM AVAILABLE
SUPPORT SAN MARIN!!! 
CONTACT INFORMATION 
