San Marin Mustangs eMessages
Weekly eNews, February 25, 2009
Greetings!
 
Click for Hardcopy 02/09 Monthly Mustange Messages  (Next issue, 03/01).
 
Highlights/Updates/coming event: 
* "CRAZY For YOU" Musical coming 03/06,07, 08, 13, 14, 15 - Ticket for Sale @
   Front Office
* Marin Summer Theater  FREE Workshop 03/14, Audition 03/21
* Bike to Fundraise for San Marin (Hi DADs - This is You Chance to Contribute! -
   JOIN Pat Nims, the ONE Biker for San Marin Now :-(Thanks, Pat, as Always!!!))
* WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE
* College and Career Center Updates
* Fundraing for Novato School Fuel/Novato Schools! - Various methods 
 
Your comments/suggestions are welcome!   
                                                      Sylvia Barry, San Marin High School PTSA eNews
FEBRUARY/MARCH EVENTS  
 
Click for San Marin Calendar
Click www.SanMarinAthletics.Org for Athletes Site
 
- please email Sylvia Barry - eNew@SanMarinHigh.org with updates
 
02/25, Wednesday, 7:15PM, Sports Boosters Meeting, Front Office
02/25, Wednesday, 7:15PM, Music Boosters Meeting, Music Room

02/26, Progress Reports Mailed

02/28, Gary Gates Memorial Foundation Fundraising Dinner
03/02, Monday, Winter Sports Award 
03/04, Wednesday, 3:00PM, Site Leadership Team Meeting, Library
03/06, 07,08, 13, 14, 15 - "CRAZY For YOU" Musical Theater, Fridays, Saturdays, 8:00PM, 
         
Sundays, 2:00PM  
03/12, Thursday, ALL Day, Art Boosters - Mary's Pizza Shack Fundraising
03,14, Marin Summer Theater Audition FREE Workshop
03/24, Tuesday, 3:30 - 4:30PM, Arts Boosters Meeting, Room #804 (Art Room)
03/24, Tuesday , Special "Wednesday Block Schedule" Day.  
03/25,
Wednesday, OPEN HOUSE DAY (and MINIMUM DAY) - Starts at 6:30PM 
              7:15PM - 8th Grade Parents Visit with Dr. Vieth @ Library
PRINCIPAL, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS' MESSAGES
GirlsLaxWinner2008INCREASE AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE (ADA)
to IMPROVE SCHOOL REVENUE (02/09 newsletters)

Increase Revenue by Improving Attendance - Dr. Robert Vieth, Principal

AERIES HomeLink - Ms. Megan Pettis, Assistant Principal
 
Behavior durin Sporting Events, High School Exist Exam - Mr. Michael Casper, Assistant Principal
IN THIS ISSUE - Article Links
:: FEBRUARY EVENTS
:: PRINCIPAL, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS MESSAGES
:: SHOP LUCKY FOR SCHOOL FUEL
:: "CRAZY FOR YOU" THE MUSICAL
:: MARIN SUMMER THEATER
:: DRAMA SPRING PLAY
:: SAN MARIN DRAMA BRINGS GOLD
:: UNIQUE ART SALE @ JAZZ & JAVA
:: MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
:: SAN MARIN ATHLETICS SITE
:: GARY GATES MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
:: GARY GATES MEMORIAL FIELD PIX
:: SAFE GRAD NEWS
:: STUDENT LEADERSHIP NEWS
:: CLASS OF 2009 NEWS
:: CLASS OF 2009 EVENTS
:: SCHOOL TO CAREER
:: COLLEGE AND CAREER
:: COMMUNIT SERVICE
:: BIKE TO FUND SAN MARIN
:: PTSA NEWS
:: SITE LEADERSHIP TEAM
:: NUSD NEWS
:: NUSD SUPERINTENDENT / BOARD
:: CLASS OF 1979 30 YEAR REUNION
:: CLASS OF 1999 10 YEAR REUNION
:: DRIVERS ED CLASS
:: MARIN CONSERVATION CORP
:: NOVATO HISTORY DVD
:: NOVATO HISTORY MUSEUM
:: SCHOOL FUEL ARTSMART
:: CONTACT INFORMATION
:: MUSTANG MERCHANDISE
:: NEWS SUBMISSION DEADLINE
HELP Novato
 SCHOOL FUEL
lucky
Shop at Lucky's???
 
Stop by San Marin High School office to pick up a Lucky S.H.A.R.E. card.
 
 3% of your purchase will go directly to School Fuel, Novato's Foundation for Public Education. 
 
No sign ups, no shared personal info.  A simple swipe of the card will earn 3% of the purchase price for Novato Publicc Schools. 
If you can't stop by the office, please contact MJ Lonson
at
mjlonson@msn.com
or 898-8900 to have a card sent.

"CRAZY FOR YOU" MUSICAL
March 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 - Tickets @ Front Office 
 
Click for CRAZY FOR YOU MUSICAL THEATER Press Release and Pictures
 
Crazy For You Entire Cast
Over 100 students and parents are preparing for the upcoming production of "Crazy For You', the spring musical at San Marin High.  The winner of three Tony Awards (including Best Musical), Crazy For You is a high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music.  

The show opens on March 6 for two weekends.  The Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8PM and the Sunday Matinees start at 2PM.  Tickets can be purchased at the San Marin office for $8 in advance.  Tickets at the door are $10 and reserved seats are available for Saturday performances for $25.

"Crazy For You" has come full circle at San Marin.  When San Marin Music first performed it in 2000, Samantha Maas-Baldwin and Kate Kenyon were two of the featured performers.  Now Samantha, a full time music teacher at San Marin is assistant director, and Kate, a dance teacher at San Marin is the show's choreographer.  San Marin was also able to use a car and truck that were built by Harold Bexton and crew for the 2000 show in this year's production.

Crazy For You is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, who's dream in life is to dance on stage.  And despite the serious efforts of his mother and fiancée, Bobby achieves his dream!  The story takes place in New York City high society and in Deadrock, Nevada where we find a slow paced life and singing cowboys.  Crazy For You includes the memorable Gershwin tunes I Can't Be Bothered Now, Bidin' My Time, I Got Rhythm, Naughty Baby, They Can't Take That Away from Me, But Not for Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over Me.

The show is directed by Pat Nims.  Producer and Music Director is Emily Gates.  Technical Director and volunteer coordinator is Marty Garcia-Cotter.  Many parents and volunteers have given up their Saturdays for the past two months to help the students with the elaborate two story sets required by the production.                
 
Poster by Nathaniel McMillian (Cast Member also)

GirlsLaxWinner2008  

MarinSummerTheater1MARIN SUMMER THEATER OPEN FOR AUDITIONS
 
             Sweeney Todd is coming to Novato this summer!  Marin Summer Theater (MST), an evening program for students of performing arts, will present Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece as part of its three-show season in July and August, along with The Beaux' Stratagem, a Restoration comedy, and Bernstein on Broadway, a music and dance review.  The program will run June 15-Aug. 2.
 
            MST is open to students throughout the North Bay: those entering eighth grade, high school students, and college undergraduates under age 23.  Students from all over Marin and Sonoma counties are encouraged to participate.  Auditions for actors, musicians, and dancers will be held by appointment Mar. 21 at San Marin High School in Novato, pre-registration is required.  (Those who are unable to attend auditions in person may submit a DVD recording.)  Technicians and designers also may submit applications; they will be interviewed by phone.  Acceptance is subject to audition and payment of tuition.  Fee for the entire season is $275 for participation in one, two, or three shows.  
 
            According to artistic director Patrick Nims, several factors make MST unique.  "First and foremost, MST is a challenging program for young performers and theater technicians interested in developing their talents through the production of great theater.  Working on as many as three different productions in a seven-week period is intense.  Second, the inclusion of kids from different schools and educational levels raises the quality of performance and expands participants' horizons.  Third, since we are sponsored by non-profit San Marin High School Music Boosters we can focus on serving our students at the lowest possible cost, keeping tuition low because of our volunteer network and the assistance we receive from San Marin High School and the Novato Unified School District."
 
            To help interested applicants prepare for auditions MST is offering a free workshop on Saturday, Mar. 14 (1-3 pm) at San Marin High School.  Students will learn more about the scheduled shows and the audition process, with attention to each person's performance material.  Nims says, "There is no requirement that prospective participants attend the workshop, but it's a good opportunity to meet the staff and prepare a great audition."
 
            Details about the program, audition scheduling, and application forms can be found on the MST web site at
www.marinsummertheater.org 
DRAMA SPRING PLAY - 'BRIGHT IDEAS' by Eric Coble
 
Spring play coming up - Bright Ideas by Eric Coble
 
This play is a delicious  black comedy about a couple,  Gen and Josh Bradley who trying to get their little three- year- old son Mac into the "right" preschool  "Bright Ideas Early Childhood Development Academy."   
 
Rehearsals will be in full swing by mid- February.
 
Show dates:  May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 11. 
 
Mark your calendars now for this hysterical comedy you won't want to miss.
SAN MARIN DRAMA BRINGS HOME GOLD from the LENAEA STATE DRAMA COMPETITION 
 
San Marin Drama Brings Home the Gold from the Lenaea State Drama Competition at Sacramento State Jan30-Feb 1, 2009
 
San Marin Drama took their winter play, Charlie Cox Runs With Scissors to the Lenaea State Drama Competition at Sac State (Jan 30, 31 and Feb 1)  and brought home a gold medal for their  outstanding performance.   
 
The cast included:  Ryan Rohtla, Chelsea Cymrot, Alisha Hodges, Rose Oser and Cody Meyers.    
*
Alisha Hodges won best actress for her role as Wally Death in the play. 
* Hayley Stoddard and Christopher Zander won the Gold Medal for their scene from Bad Habits by Terrence McNally and did a Command performance of their scene in front of 1800 students.   
* Kyla Ainsworth and Jessica Ibsen won a bronze medal for their scene from Odd Couple (female version). 
 
Students worked very hard over the last several months and these honors are well deserved.   San Marin Drama will take Charlie Cox Runs with Scissors on the road again this summer when they perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August of 2009.
 
The Lenaea State Drama Competition is in its 53rd year.  Here are some details about the 2009 Lenaea Festival:
·          71 Attending Schools
·          56 One act plays
·          244 monologues
·          126 duo scenes
·          Over 1,800 high school students
·          300 chaperones and 100 volunteers
 
Lenaea is the largest high school drama competition in North America
UNIQUE ART FOR SALE
  
The San Marin High Art Boosters had a sale of unique art at the Jazz 'n Java Concert on February 6th. 
 
There's been a special request to have some of the art for sale in the front office. 
 
If you missed the concert and would like to still purchase some of these items made by the students, there are comic books and magnetic bookmarks which are watercolor strips in shades of red or green.  The magnets are on each side of the bookmark allowing it to hold onto the page that it's placed on.  In addition, there is a variety of other items still for sale - photos of original art made by the students into notecards, etched glass flower vases and spoon rests made out of slumped glass bottles (melted glass bottles in a kiln at over 1,500 degrees). 
 
These last few items are not in the office, so contact the art teachers or Vicki Campbell at vlcampbell@comcast.net  
   
 
MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS!!!
 
JAZZ and JAVA-
 
Another amazing night watching our multi-talented student perform
.
 
(San Marin Music students enjoy an unique opportunity of being able to participate, sample and develop expertise in numerous music programs/activities.  One of the opportunity is 'Jazz' and 'JAVA' where music students had the opportunity to perform in many groups.)  
    
San Marin Music presented 'Jazz & Java' on Friday, February 6, at 7:30 p.m., in the Emily Gates  Student Center.  This performance featured San Marin's jazz vocal and instrumental groups, as well as Hill Middle School's jazz band and Dixieland group.  As an added feature, San Marin's Art Department also offered artwork for sale created by San Marin art students!! 
 
Here are a few pictures from Jazz and Java 
For more pictures - San Marin Jazz Choir  and San Marin Jazz Band  
 
San Marin Jazz Choir
2009JazzChoir
 San Marin Jazz Band
  JazzBand
 
INTERGENERATIONAL SENSATION 
 
IJThe Music Department presented its annual "Intergeneration Sensation", on January 16,  in The Emily Gates Student Center.  This show featured our San Marin music students performing with their talented families and friends ~~ a great time was enjoyed by all!!!
 
Upcoming Events!!!!! 
 
The San Marin Music Department's Spring Musical, "Crazy for You" will be held two weekends - March 6-8 and March 13-15.  Both the Friday and Saturday shows will be open at 8 p.m. and Sundays
at 2 p.m.  Tickets go on sale the week of February 23!! So, mark your calendars and join us for another entertaining musical theater production under the direction of Emily Gates!
 
REMINDER to all Music Department parents ~~ Please join us at our next Music Booster Meeting being held on Wednesday, February 25, at 7:15 p.m. in the Music Room at SMHS!!!
SPORTS NEWS
Girls Lax Defeats NovatoSAN MARIN ATHLETES...
 
.. Check out the NEW San Marin Athletics Site... for Up-To-Date Team Schedules, News, Boosters Events
  www.SanMarinAthletics.org
 
IF YOU DON"T SEE YOUR SPORTS HERE, PLEASE ASK THE COACHES TO email to eNews@SanMarinHigh.org  
 
February, 27, Friday
   4:30PM, Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Terra Linda    
   5:45PM, Boys JV Lacrosse, 4:30PM, @ Novato
 
February 28, Saturday 
   8:00AM, All Comers Meet, Drake High
 
March 3, Wednesday 
   4:00PM, Girls Varsity Lacrosse, Sir Francis Drake
 
March 5, Thursday
   3:30PM, Boys Varsity Lacrosse, University High
   5:00PM, Boys JV Lacrosse, University High  
 
March 6, Friday
   4:00PM, Girls Varsity Lacrosse, San Ramon Valley High
 
GO MUSTANGS! 
GaryGatesMemorialFoundationGARY GATES MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING DINNER
 
Date:  02/28/2009
Time: 5:30PM - 11:00PM
Location: Our Lady of Loretto  
Tickets: $15.  Tickets can be
 
purchased from Jim Spilman 898-7337, Mrs. Gates 892-3161 or order online at
http://www.garygatesfoundation.com
 
 

GGMF FundRaiser

THE BUILDING OF GARY GATES MEMORIAL FIELD
GaryGatesMemorialField
 
Click HERE for the Gary Gates Memorial Softball Field Photos .
 
Learn about the history of how San Marin's softball field was built and, now, maintained by a group of caring community members.   The GGMSF is proud to host the winniing San Marin Softball teams and other young Softball team for our future players!
 
From Mike Tessin -  Gates Board Member and volunteer extraordinaire Craig Benefield has compiled all of the Gates photos for easy access and entertaining display.  Pass is along to friends and family.
 
http://ggmf.shutterfly.com/     
SAFEGRAD NEWS and VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
 
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. (pix from 2007 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 898-2037, or send an email to jblair@nusd.org  
 
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CONTINUE THIS GREAT SAN MARIN TRADITION!
STUDENT LEADERSHIP NEWSLeadershipClass

SENIOR FASHION SHOW
The annual Senior Fashion Show and dinner is held every year in March and is one of the school's largest fundraising events.
 
The senior class has been able to raise over $10,000 each year for the past four years to go towards their senior ball. We cannot do this without parent support, donations, and involvement.
 
So please, if you would like to be a part of this magnificent event or have an item you would be willing to donate for the silent auction, live auction or raffle please contact Ryan Fedoroff at
rfedoroff@nusd.org. We appreciate all your support!  
CLASS OF 2009 NEWS
Homecoming King and QueenCLASS of 2009 EVENTS 
 
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
 COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER

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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DATES TO REMEMBER 
 
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From PREP HQ, as of 02/24/09 
 
**Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies Program of City College of San Francisco*** NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
Students earn an Associates of Science Degree and Award of Achievement in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management and Hotel Management and enter the fastest growing industry in the United States. The hospitality industry is among the largest employers in the Bay Area. Many students transfer to earn a four-year degree at such schools as University of San Francisco, University of Nevada Las Vegas, San Francisco State University, and Califronia State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Additional information can be obtained on the website: www.ccsf.ed/cahs  or contact the department at (415)239-3152.

**College of Marin**
African-American Information Day" on Thursday, February 26th
Pick up a permission slip in the College and Career Center and join the COM staff in a full day of activities familiarizing you with College of Marin and their programs.

**Marin Education Fund FAFSA Workshop**
Tuesday, February 24th  
3rd period in the Library, Work with MEF inputting your FAFSA on the web, bring your worksheets and any questions you might have. The deadline for submission is March 2nd, be sure to take advantage of this opportunity.

**College of Marin Senior Student Orientation Meeting**
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 9 am in the College and Career Center.
Seniors interested in attending COM next year need to attend this meeting. Sign up on PrepHQ under the College tab so you will be reminded. See the instructions and enrollments steps on the shared files tab on PrepHQ. Placement testing will be given at San Marin High School as well as your meeting with your COM counselor for your course selection. Placement test and Counselor meetings will be Wednesday, March 25th 12:30 -3:30 pm in the Library.

**Big Brothers and Big Sister Bowl-a-Thon**
The annual bowl for kids sake fundraising event is coming up, and we would like to get some of you students involved.  Teen night is an excellent way for high school students to get involved in doing
community service, and it is a fun easy way for students to earn service hours.  This year bowl for kids sake will be held March 28th at Country Club Bowl in San Rafael. There will be an informative meeting in the Career Center Monday, March 9th at lunch. Sign up on PrepHQ under the college tab to attend and be reminded.

** Santa Rosa Junior College Senior Student workshop**
Wednesday, March 17th 10:15 in the Library
Counselors from SRJC will be here with applications and information on registration, testing, and programs at SRJC. Be sure to sign up on PrepHQ under colleges tab.

**Marin Education Fund College Tour to Stanford!**
Wednesday, April 8th
8:00 am - 2:30 pm, transportation and lunch will be provided
Who?- we are looking for students who are ALL of the following:
     *** A Marin County high school student
     *** Grade 9-12
     *** From a low-income family
Pick up an application from your College and Career Counselor or contact Marin Education Fund. The application deadline is April 1, 2009.
This is an opportunity to see the campus and talk to current students and hear a presentation from the Admissions Office. Any questions you can call or email Marin Education Fund at (415) 451-4016 or cfinney@marineducationfund.org

COMING SOON IN MARCH
*** Make a Wish Foundation Pocketfull of Wishes****
You can grant the wish of a child with a life-threatening medical condition by participating in volunteering for the quarter drive we will run during the month of March. If you are interested in volunteering for this drive see Mrs. Cunnie in the College and Career Center.

**Asian Pacific Fund "Growing Up Asian in America"
Growing Up Asian in America 2009, and art and essay contest for Bay Area Youth. Students in grades kindergarten through 12 can compete for $27,000 in prizes by submitting art work, essays, and poems that celebrate Asian heritage and express their idea on being Asian and American. This year's theme is; " Change: if you could change one thing to make the world a better place, what would that be?" More contest information is available online at www.asianpacificfund.org  or at www.nbcbayarea.com  You can also pick up an application in the College and Career Center. Entries are due by Thursday, March 5, 2009.
*** UPCOMOING WALKER CREEK COUNSELOR DATES ***

Lu Sutton and Pleasant Valley - May 18th Thru 22nd
Rancho and Lynwood - May 26th turn 29th
 
When applications become available, it will be posted on PrepHQ, announced and posted at school as well as emailed home.
School To Career
SCHOOL TO CAREER UPDATE
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YOUTH HEALTH FORUMS:  Students interested in healthcare professions learn about possible career paths and opportunities.  Students attend presentations by doctors, nurses and other hospital professionals, and participate in a behind-the-scenes tour of various hospital units.
 
March 6, 2009      Kaiser Permanente
Date TBD              Marin General Hospital
 
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION (AEC) JOB SHADOW DAY:    This unique job shadow experience provides 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.
 
April 2, 2009 
 
COLLEGE OF MARIN AFRICAN-AMERICAN INFORMATION DAY: African-American students are invited for an introduction to college life, academic classes, and possible careers.  Students will tour the campus, learn about student services, and visit classrooms. 
 
February 26, 2009
 
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:  The Summer Internship program provides a 6-week intensive career exploration opportunity that requires students to spend 9 hours per week on the worksite with a mentor.  Elective academic credit is available.
 
May 29, 2009      Applications due
June 22 - July 31  Internship Program
 
 
For more information or to register for any of these events, contact Camille Madfes, School to Career Liaison, 897-4206, ext.735 or e-mail cmadfes@nusd.org.
 
Job SearchCOMMUNITY SERVICE
 
Go to 
College PrepHQ for the most current information  
 
 
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The Great Chefs fo Marin Black Tie Event
 
*Would you like to lend a hand in an event that raises over $400,000 in one
fun-filled evening!?
*Would you like to earn community service credits? Or possibly receive a
glowing letter of reference in turn for you volunteer time & efforts?
*Would you like to have a BLAST at a black tie event with a group of your
friends?
 
Here are the facts:
· We're looking for some enthusiastic volunteers to help set up the event,
manage auction tables, greet guests, help in the kitchen, help with raffle
sales, data entry, auction item payment processing and lots more!
· You may work either Friday, April 24th OR Saturday, April 25th
· Most shifts are 3-4 hours
· If you work during the event (Saturday, April 25th) you'll be treated to a
fabulous dinner served up from over 20 local restaurants!
 
Are you hooked? If so, please complete the form (which can be picked up in the Career Center) and return it to our office at your earliest convenience.
 
Please feel free to call with ANY questions!
We look forward to working with you!
 
Stacey Bruno
Volunteer Coordinator
415-448-6333

  
Canal Alliance Volunteer Opportunities
 
*Supply Healthy Snacks to our Students

Your group is invited to prepare healthy snacks (such as sandwiches, fruit, or cheese and crackers, and a healthy drink) for approximately 75 teens enrolled in our Youth Educational Development Program (YEDP).  This project is offered from on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2-4:30.
 
First, we invite you to come to Canal Alliance for a tour of our organization. Then, we thought it fun for YEDP staff to accompany you to a local market to obtain the items. We would greatly appreciate it if you could purchase
these items on our behalf. Generally a $75 donation would cover the cost of the snacks. We are happy to complete a donation receipt for your generosity. Afterwards we will return to Canal Alliance, prepare the snacks, and then distribute them to the students. Not only will you be providing a nutritious snack, you will be helping to reinforce our goal of fostering a wholesome and healthy environment for our teens. This is a wonderful opportunity for groups including student organizations and clubs, families and employee
teams. This project is perfect for 5-7 people.
 
*Food Bank Distribution
 
Every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10:00-12:30, we open our on site food bank to our community. After we return from the Marin Community Food Bank, you will help upload the van, sort the items -usually consisting of breads, grains, fruits, juices, vegetables, milk, and canned goods, stock our shelves, assemble different packages of food, and then help us distribute the food to the community members that come to our doors for such assistance. There is usually a flurry of activity in our waiting area during this time. We usually have very little left over. This would be a fun experience for your group, and an excellent way to witness how our organization has a direct impact on our community by providing a basic need. This project is recommended for 3-5 people.
 
*Youth Educational Development Program Aide: Spring 2009
 
This opportunity is offered M-TH afternoons here at Canal Alliance. We have 3 Middle School classes and 2 classes for High School. We also have college students who might need one on one help arranged on a case by case basis.
 
All of these would be great opportunities for college students who are currently studying education, or currently retired professionals from the educational field. We do also invite high school students, preferably ages 16 and over, to work with our middle school program. Volunteers should work well under limited supervision with both students and staff. Volunteers not only help our students with homework, but also with Canal Alliance sponsored projects. Additional responsibilities include preparing snacks and refreshments, supervising groups during outdoor and indoor activities, helping with clean-up. Volunteers should be available at least one full shift per week beginning January 12 through May 29, 2009. While being familiar with Spanish is helpful, it is not required. Volunteers ages 18+ will be required to undergo a background check which includes fingerprinting. Volunteers that are willing to transport students for field trips are required to provide a copy of his or her DL and insurance. Driving is not a required responsibility. Patience and flexibility are musts.
  
Make a Wish Foundation
COMING SOON IN MARCH
*** Make a Wish Foundation Pocketfull of Wishes****
 You can grant the wish of a child with a life-threatening medical condition by participating in volunteering for the quarter drive we will run during the month of March.
 
If you are interested in volunteering for this drive see Mrs. Cunnie in the College and Career Center.
 
 
Novato Clean and Green Day
 
Saturday, April 25th, 2009
9am till 1pm
This is spring cleaning time for our beautiful town. Volunteer groups, families, clubs, neighborhoods, business and individuals from all around Novato will pick up litter from city street, median strips, cree banks, parks and bike paths. "Adopt-and -Island"
 
Participants can pick up litter, weeds, or with prior approval landscape their island now.
 
Graffiti Removal!
 
To participate in Novato Clean & Green Day or for more information, Contact Susan Stompe at 897-1610 or Ed Schulze at 897-8969 City Maintenance Division at 899-8244.
 
Your group can make a real difference in the appearance and cleanliness of Novato. Sponsored by the City of Novato & Streetscape Maintenance Coalition. Volunteer registration forms can be picked up in the College and Career Center

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
BikeRideBIKE to RAISE FUND for SAN MARIN HIGH
 
DADs - Time to Help!!! Join Pat Nims (the ONE :-( biker now - Thanks, Pat!!!)
 

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - Raise Funds for San Marin High

The Pan-Napa Challenge is a one-day bicycling event held annually to raise money for Novato schools.

The second annual Pan-Napa Challenge will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in beautiful Napa valley.

GirlsLaxWinner2008Last year eighteen dads got together for a fun day of riding in Napa Valley and raised $28,000 for Hamilton Elementary School. This year we're expanding the challenge to include riders from all 16 Novato schools. Now it's your turn to raise money for your local Novato school. The ride is open to parents, teachers, students, and anyone else who wants to help out.

How The Challenge Works

Riders sign up to ride one of several routes. We'll have beautiful and fun routes of 10, 25, and 50 miles (or more!). The pace is as leisurely or aggressive as you make it. Last year half the riders rode 25 miles, and the other half rode 50.

Donations are collected through the sponsorship of riders. Visit the website to sponsor a rider from your school.  Riders allocate their donations to the schools of their choice. All donations are tax deductible. Net proceeds from the event go to the Novato schools as allocated by the riders - YOU have a choice on which school to sponsor! 

Volunteers:  On the day of the event we all get together for a big party in Napa. While your riders are out cranking those pedals there will be food, games, socializing, and plenty of fun for the kids.

 

Visit the website to sign up, donate, or volunteer: 

               www.pan-napachallenge.org
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)
Girls Softball 2007 Champion
 

THANK YOU TO JULIE CASEY AND JANICE BLAIR, for an outstanding job organizing the Holiday Tree Recycling Fundraiser for Safe Graduation.  WOW...over $8,000 was raised in three weeks!

All profits from this fundraiser go to
Safe Grad Night!
 
* Thank You to Novato Disposal for the Green Waste Containers
* Thank You to Frank Howard Allen Realtors Novato Office wihich Dedicated a
   Phone Line 
* Thank You to ALL the TIRELESS Parents and Students
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The San Marin PTSA is looking for OFFICERS for 2009-2010 YEARNO  PTSA experience necessary. Please contact Melissa Nuyens if you are interested.  Joining the PTSA Board is a great way to support the teachers, staff and students at San Marin
San MarinSITE 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 NEWS
ALUMNI NEWS
CLASS 1999 10 YEAR REUNION
Please go to following Link for more information on Class 1999 10 Year Reunion!
 
 
More information to follow in regards to date, location etc.
 
email address: SanMarin1999@gmail.com
 
Contacts:  Nicole Bigarani
                   Marlies Gammon
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.
COMMUNITY NEWS
GirlsLaxWinner2008DRIVERS ED CLASS
                                     
Driver's Education
Ages: 15 years and older
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.

Day        Dates                 Time                 Code
M-Th    Apr 13-Apr 16       8:30-3:30PM       13248

Fees: Resident $150 Non-resident $163
Location: Hamilton Community Center
                      Multi-Use Room
                     503 So.Palm Drive
            Bring a bag lunch and drink.
MarinConservationCorpMARIN CONSERVATION CORP PROJECT REGENERATION
 
Conservation Corps North Bay is now accepting applications to Project ReGeneration, its free summer youth environmental program for 6th-12th grades. 
 
Project ReGen provides youth with the opportunity to be engaged in environmental education and community service, practice teamwork and self-confidence, make new friends, earn a stipend ($), and have fun! 
 
For more information and to download an application, visit our website at http://www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org
 or call 415-454-4554 ext. 271.  Application deadline March 6, 2009.
 
Thank you,
 
Laura J. Giacomini
Development Director
Conservation  Corps North Bay
Formerly Marin Conservation Corps
Novato"A CENTURY OF GENTLE SEASONS, A HISTORY OF NOVATO" DVD SALES TO BENEFIT SCHOOL FUEL
 

Zan Media has recently released a one-hour DVD about Novato called "A Century of Gentle Seasons, A History of Novato."  Owners Don and Chris Scioli (local San Marin residents) produced this one hour video as a "small tribute to a great city."

The business is named after the first initials of their three children, Zack, Alex and Niki -- who all attended Novato's public schools from kindergarten through high school. It's a fun, fast paced and entertaining peek into what makes Novato so unique, community centric and slightly eccentric. There's a lively section on our schools in the past and present, hosted by longtime resident and Novato educator Louise Koenig, and even a section that recalls the antics of Principal Lu Sutton, who always wore black dresses and could beat all the young boys at marbles! You might even see yourself walking the streets during one of the annual Novato events showcased in this video.  

The DVD costs $20.00 of which $5.00 will be donated to School Fuel. Visit
http://www.novatohistory.com OR call 897-8393 to learn more about the video or to order a copy.
  

NOVATO HISTORY MUSEUM
                     NEEDS DOCENTS

GirlsLaxWinner2008The Novato History Museum is looking for docents to participate in the annual spring tours for "Our Novato Third Graders." If you love history and are interested in learning about the town that you live in, please consider donating a small portion of your time to share with the children of Novato.....Novato history is part of NUSD's Third Grade Curriculum.

Some of you may even have accompanied your child on this field trip when they were in the third grade. The beauty of this program for docents is that NO EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED. You will be trained with materials and by shadowing one of our "seasoned docents" and you will docent only when YOU feel comfortable.

The Third Grade program takes place from March until the week before school closes for the year in June.

Please attend a Docent Orientation Meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 3rd at 10am. at the Margaret Todd Senior Center.

Your participation would be invaluable and much appreciated.

If you are hesitant, but interested,
please contact Janice Bazurto at 883-3721
or e-mail:
NHSeNews@sbcglobal.net for more information.


CALLING ALL CREATIVE STUDENTS!
 
GirlsLaxWinner2008School Fuel and Northbay ArtWorks present their annual student art show -- 
Art Smart Showcase 2009
April 3rd through 11th
 
Submissions will be due no later
than Friday, March 20th
 
. (Due to conflicting Open House Schedules, students with creative work participating in San Marin's, Hill's and Novato High's Open Houses are encouraged to submit to Art Smart and will be allowed late submission.  Pleae contact Stephanie Hart shart@northbayartworks.com for Details)

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    
 
Media Sponsors:
  
 · iPost       ·The NovatoAdvance
 
Please visit http://www.novatoschoolfuel.org  for more information on the show, the FREE Art Workshop on March 6th and permission forms.  
 
Creative work for exhibit can include, but is not limited to, fine art, poetry, creative writing, sculpture, photography and video productions.
Free Art Workshop
will also be held on Friday, March 6th, from 6-8pm
 for students who would like assistance starting, or completing their pieces.
The workshop is free to students who bring their own materials;
                             otherwise, a $10 materials fee will be charged.
  
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call or email:
Stephanie Hart - Phone: 892-8188.
Email: shart@northbayartworks.com
Joyce McCarron - Phone: 898-1758, Email: joycem@nfpe.org
MUSTANG MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM AVAILABLE
 

Mustang merchandise has been restocked for all your needs. We have warm sweatshirts with hoods, thick sweatpants for this cold season, sticker decals for your car, landyards for your keys. Buy now your Mr. Mustang Calendars, only $12! Show your spirit by sporting San Marin Mustang Merchandise!

 
Click for the Mustang Merchandise Order Form.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing Address:
    San Marin High School, 15 San Marin Drive
    Novato, CA         94945
Telephone:
     Administration (415) 898-2121       Attendance Office (415) 897-4901
    Counseling Office (415) 898-2123   Voicemail (415) 897-2154
Fax: (415) 892-8284
Office Hours: 7:00AM to 4:00PM
Office Contacts:  Nancy Zanardi, Office Manager x114
                   Website: www.SanMarinHigh.org 
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Questions - Please contact Sylvia Barry at the above email address or at (415) 717-0293.

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