 San Marin Mustangs eMessages
MONTHLY NEWS, MARCH 2009 ISSUE |
Greetings!
Highlights/Updates/coming event:
* Principal, Assistant Principals' March Monthly Messages
* "CRAZY For YOU" Musical coming 03/06,07, 08, 13, 14, 15 -Ticket for Sale @ Front Office
Sylvia Barry, San Marin High School PTSA eNews |
 MARCH EVENTS
03/06, 07,08, 13, 14, 15 - "CRAZY For YOU" Musical Theater, Fridays, Saturdays, 8:00PM, Sundays, 2:00PM
03/08, Sunday - Daylight Savings Began 03/10, Drama Boosters, 6:30PM, Drama Room
03/11, PTSA Meeting, 7:00PM, Library
03/12, Thursday, ALL Day, Art Boosters - Mary's Pizza Shack Fundraising
03/18, Wednesday, 7:15PM, Music Boosters, Music Room
03/20, Friday, 7:00PM, Senior Fashion Show, Emily Gates Student Center
03/24, Tuesday, 3:30 - 4:30PM, Arts Boosters Meeting, Room #804 (Art Room)
03/24, Tuesday, 7:15PM, Sports Boosters, Teacher Lounge, Front Office
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
03/31, Tuesday, 7:00PM, ELAC Meeting @ College and Career Center
NUSD Traditional School Calendar 2008-2009 |
| PRINCIPAL's MESSAGE
Dr. Robert Vieth |
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 D ear Parents and Students,
The faculty and administration at San Marin High School have been working hard at making student achievement our number one priority, with the overall goal that more students will attend and be successful in college. After reviewing our practices, we have decided that we need to increase our student recognition process for 9th, 10th and 11th grade.
If you have ever attended the Senior Awards night, you know that we have a good model for recognizing student achievement. By scheduling the Senior Awards late in the final year, we recognize that it is too late to change student motivation and desire to succeed. For this reason, we will have one high quality awards assembly by class about a week before STAR testing (mid April) that will be modeled after the Senior Awards Night.
We do not have all the details worked out, but we will have a Principal Academic Medal of Honor for all students with a cumulative weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher and an Honor Roll for students with a weighted GPA of 3.00 and above. Other academic awards will be given by School Departments for excellence and improvement. We will also have School and Community Awards for significant community service. The final event at these grade level assemblies will be an announcement of all the students who improved all their CST (STAR) scores last year compared to the year before; or they also qualify if they score advanced on all tests. This group of students will then be eligible for one of two $100 scholarships per grade level. The assembly will conclude with drawing two names from all qualifying students. Every student in the school could qualify for this drawing if they show improvement in all areas.
This assembly will be for all students in a particular grade, and we hope that it will be motivational in nature and better recognize our hardest working students. The administration receives approximately $800 from the PTSA each year and these scholarships are the way we choose to spend this money this year.
Sincerely,
Robert C. Vieth, Ph.D. Principal |
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS' MESSAGES
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 Ms. Megan Pettis
More than 60 percent of the nearly 40,000 first-time freshmen admitted to the CSU require remedial education in English, mathematics or both. These 25,000 freshmen all have taken the required college preparatory curriculum and earned at least a B grade point average in high school. The cost in time and money to these students and to the state is substantial. Moreover, these students are confused by seemingly having done the right things in high school only to find out after admission to the CSU that they need further preparation. For additional information, you can visit the EAP website at: http://www.calstate.edu/eap/
What does this mean for students at San Marin? Current juniors will be taking the EAP Placement test as a part of their STAR exams in math and English taken April 27-May 9, 2009. Students should try their best on both of these exams. Based on the results of the EAP, students can test "Ready for College", or "Did Not Demonstrate College Readiness on This Assessment" in both English and math, and in math, students can also test "Ready for College- Conditional".
Students who test "Ready for College" will not need to take additional placement exams for CSU. Students, who test "Did Not Demonstrate College Readiness on This Assessment" in English, can take the Expository Reading and Writing class (ERWC) as their 4th year of English (earning a C or better) to meet the entrance requirements in English without having to take an additional placements test. Students who test "Ready for College-Conditional" in Math can take a 4th year of Math that is Algebra 2 or above (Statistics or Pre-Calculus are recommended to fulfill this option for students who were not planning to take a 4th year of math). As the results of the EAP are not release until August, it is highly recommended that students take ERWC and an additional math class as outlined above during their senior year if they are unsure of their ability to test into college level classes.
We have learned that community colleges are interested in using EAP results as well. It is possible that by the fall of 2010, some or all community colleges will allow students who have tested "Ready for College" on the EAP or received a C or higher in ERWC will not have to take any remedial English courses when they start at the community college. |
Mr. Mike Casper 
The winter sports season has been exciting and competitive. The wrestling team has been competing at a very high level, and had against some of the top tier programs such as Marin Catholic and Terra Linda. The long hours of weight training and conditioning has paid off for our wrestlers. Great job! The boys and girls varsity basketball teams are both competing for playoff positions in the ever so strong MCAL. The boys team, which some may argue is in a rebuilding year, is right in the playoff hunt and their playoff fate may be decided the final game of the season against Terra Linda. Mr. Pitti, who coached wins this year against Branson and Marin Catholic, has guided a very young team to a playoff contender. We're proud of our boys' team. The girls' team is in a different situation. The girl's team was built to make a serious run at the MCAL title this year. Mr. Lucia has done a tremendous job guiding and building this team. We hope the girls make a good run in the playoffs and possibly clinch an NCS playoff berth. It's been a pleasure supervising the basketball games this year. Both our boys and girls teams know they have a shot at winning every time they walk out on the court. Great job!
The EAP writing test for all 11th grade students will be administered March 3rd in the English 11 classes. Students who are absent on March 3rd, can make up the test March 4th. The CAHSEE exam for all 11th and 12th grade students who haven't passed is being administered March 17th (English/Language Arts) starting at 8:23 am & March 18th (Math) starting at 9:05 am in the library.
Please see or call me if you have any questions about the exam or after school tutorial.
STAR testing begins Monday April 27, 2009. I've just begun planning the schedule. Expect a schedule posted on the website and sent in the April newsletter. The tentative plans are to test the entire week of April 27-May 1, and complete make up tests the following week. Students will test in their second period classes and report to school at 8:23. There will be no block schedule the week of April 27-May 1. It's extremely important all the students take the STAR tests. The results of the tests are used to assess what students have or have not learned during the school year. We learn a great deal of critical information from the STAR data, and use it as an important form of assessment. We would hope the parents do what's best for their child and school, and direct their children to not only take the test, but give their best effort. The San Marin administration and teachers will be reviewing the results of the tests so we can improve the education programs at San Marin High School. | | |
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All Sports Boosters
Winter Sports Awards Night
Winter Sports Awards Night will be held on March 2nd at 7 pm so please mark your calendars and set your alarms.
All athletic participants will be honored and outstanding athletes will receive special recognition. Sports programs with the highest grade point average and highest SMASB membership will also receive additional allocations to their Boosters team accounts.
The evening is sure to have some surprises and is a great opportunity to show your support for all the athletes.
All Sports Boosters' "Nite at the Races" raised over $10,000 for Over 130 Mustang supporters enjoyed an evening of horse racing and auctions to benefit the sports programs at San Marin High School on January 24th.
Thank you to all the volunteers who made this event successful. |
| "CRAZY FOR YOU" MUSICAL
March 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 - Tickets @ Front Office
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.
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) |
 SENIOR FASHION SHOW
(picture from prior year)
Dear San Marin Parents,
It's time once again for the Senior Fashion Show. This year's event will be held on March 20, 2009 at 7PM in the San Marin gymnasium. The fashion show is an annual event which brings together the entire school community to celebrate the senior class, view the hottest fashions of the season, bid on auction items, and enjoy a fantastic dinner. This evening is open to the entire San Marin Community and we would love to see you there! Tickets will be available in the front office beginning March 2, 2009. Proceeds from this event help to fund the senior ball as well as other San Marin High School projects.
We are also looking for donation items for the fashion show auction. If you would like to make a contribution or a donation, or if you have any questions about doing so, please contact our leadership teacher, Mrs. Fedoroff. Thank you for your support!
San Marin High School, Leadership Class
If you have any questios, please contact: Ryan Fedoroff at (415) 897-2154x760 or rfedoroff@nusd.org
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To order please complete the attached order form and return it to the front office.
Checks should be made out to "San Marin High School" with "Senior Fashion Shoe 2009" in the memo line
Student _______________________________________________________
Grade:_______
# of Adult Tickets @ $25 ea. ________ # of Student Tickets @ $20 ea. __________
Total Amt Paid $____________________
** Tickets will be sent home with students unless otherwise stated on this order form. |
 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 ART BOOSTERS CALL FOR SUPPORT
If your time is limited, please consider a donation of $15 or more to Art Boosters. We've had 25 families donate to Art Boosters so far, but we have over 300 students taking some type of art class at San Marin. That's only 8% of the art family.
Your donation will help purchase drawing and painting supplies, sculpture materials, glass art and photography supplies. Our wish list of needed items is long, but the funding is very short. Without the help of parents like you and our fundraising events, there is a shortage of money for supplies. Your student and our school will benefit immensely!
Please make your check payable to San Marin Art Boosters and mail it to school, or your student can bring it to the Art teacher or the front office. THANK YOU! Your help is very much appreciated!
Please join Mary's Pizza Shack in supporting SAN MARIN HIGH ART BOOSTERS at a "Dine & Donate" Fundraiser all day on Thursday, March 12, 2009!
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 March 12th. The flyer must be presented when you pay your bill on March 12th for Art Boosters to receive 20% of the sale.
Enjoy great pizza and Italian food while supporting Art Boosters. The fundraiser includes Dine-In, Take-Out, Delivery and Gift Card Purchases. If you buy a gift card on March 12th, you can use it later anytime at your convenience at Mary's Pizza Shack in Novato. Make as many copies 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!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We'd like to thank the new sponsors of the San Marin Art Boosters. Your recent donations of money and art goods is so appreciated! It will help boost the creative work of the students.
Bill Fox Sports Photos, Blues by the Lake Foundation,
California Classics Photography, California Printed
Donald O. Collins Foundation, Fast Frame
Mary's Pizza Shack (San Marin Plaza), Oasis Pool & Spa
Pini Hardware, Prado Group
Stained Glass of Marin, Starbucks
Subway of Novato (San Marin Plaza), The Racer's Group
Wells Fargo Bank (on Grant Avenue) |
 DRAMA SPRING PLAY - 'BRIGHT IDEAS' by Eric Coble
Spring play coming up - Bright Ideas by Eric Coble.
Rehearsals will be in full swing by mid- February.
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."
We have just cast the spring Play Bright Ideas. Mark your calendars in May for this hysterical play. You may never look at preschool or pesto the same way again.
The District Attorney's office will meet with San Marin Drama's Honors Drama Team on Thursday, February 12 to go over script revisions for the project on which we are working which discusses the dangers of On-line Chat.
The drama department is working to schedule command performances of Charlie Cox Runs with Scissors.
Show dates: May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 11.
Mark your calendars now for this hysterical comedy you won't want to miss.
Rehearsals will be in full swing by mid- February.
Stay Tuned for further information in case you missed the show we are taking to Edinburgh this summer. |
 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 |
| MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS!!!
The Music Department presented "Jazz and Java" February 6, to a packed house in the Emily Gates Student. This concert featured San Marin's jazz vocal and instrumental groups, as well as Hill Middle School's jazz band. As an added feature, San Marin's Art Department offered artwork for sale created by San Marin art students! Desserts and coffee were available to purchase . . . A great evening was had by all!!!
The San Marin Jazz Choir and Jazz Band students participated in the CMEA Jazz Festival at SF School of the Arts on Saturday, February 7th. A BIG "thank-you" to all of the parents who volunteered to drive ~ we couldn't have done it without you!!!
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 open at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets went on sale the week of February 25!! So mark your calendars and join us for another entertaining musical theater production under the direction of Emily Gates!!
Heritage Music Festival ~ our spring music trip ~ March 27-29, 2009!!! This trip will include students in concert choir, concert band, jazz choir, jazz band, orchestra & show choir.
Upcoming Events. . .
° N.E.W.S. ~ Show Choir Festival at SMHS on April 4, 2009 ~ an all-day event hosted by the
San Marin Music Department!! Lots of volunteer opportunities!!!
° Marin Summer Theater ~ Auditions will be held March 21, 2009, and there will be a
Pre-Audition Workshop on March 14, 2009, at San Marin High School. Check-out
The website @ www.marinsummertheater.org for more details!!!
° Phil Matson Vocal Jazz Workshop returns to SMHS ~ August 9-14, 2009
San Marin Jazz Band
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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 |
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)
Thanks to generous donations from PTSA members at the beginning of the school year, the San Marin PTSA purchased classroom supplies for each San Marin teacher. These supplies were delivered during the annual Valenthings event. Thank you to Denise Rosenbach and Nancy Zanardi for organizing Valenthings and to Denise Sockolov and Linda Williams for providing a delicious lunch to the teachers.
There were several district winners from the Reflections program in art, photo and literature. Congratulations to our students!
The San Marin PTSA is looking for parents who would like to participate in supporting the teachers and the students of San Marin. Previous experience with the PTSA is not necessary. Please contact Melissa Nuyens (please refer to school directory for phone number) if you are interested.
The next PTSA meeting is April 8th at 7:00 in the library. |
 SAN MARIN ATHLETES...
Check out the NEW San Marin Athletics Site... for Up-To-Date Team Schedules, Scores, Cancellations, Additions, News, Boosters Events,
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 SAFEGRAD NEWS and VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
DO YOU HAVE A SENIOR THIS YEAR? PLEASE SAVE THE DATE OF
JUNE 12, 2009!
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! |
 CLASS 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 |
NEWS FROM THE  COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER
I have just finished visiting with all the Sophomore classes and doing a career exploration project. We researched careers on our "Bridges" program (access through PrepHQ) and the student were to pick three careers that interested them. They had to research these careers, telling the class about the education needed, earning power and something interesting about that career. The students presented in front of the class and the class voted on which career they thought the student wanted. Presenter were awarded for how well they bluffed the class and prizes were awarded to the winners. This project was through the English classes and the students then were given and extended assignment by their teachers. Be sure to ask them about what careers they explored.
I have now also completed orientation with all the Freshman's Health classes. The students met with me in the Library and I spoke to them about the services offered to them through the College and Career Center. I encouraged the students to take advantage of all opportunities presented to them during their high school experience to better prepare them for their next step. We also covered the different college systems and they all registered on PrepHQ. Be sure to have them show you the website and familiarize yourself with this fabulous resource.
On Tuesday, May 19th San Marin will be having a school wide Career Day. As the coordinator I am looking for parents who would be willing to come and speak about their careers or volunteer for the event. Please email me if you are interested in participating. Last year we had a "Green Career Day" and it was a big success. We are broadening our spectrum of careers and will be gathering information from the students regarding which types of careers they are interested in. My email is fcunnie@nusd.org. Thank you in advance for your help and support of this fun and enriching opportunity for our students.
Career Center Events and Field Trips
**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.
**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.
** 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 Standford!**
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 Pocketful 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.
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**University of California at Berkeley CAL Day 2009
Saturday, April 18th
9am - 4pm
All are invited to take an inside look at the world's leading public university at Cal Day, the annual open house at the University of California, Berkeley. Try hands-on activities, visit labs, classrooms, hear talks by top faculty, take in student performances and sports, and delight in the natural wonders of the campus. Admission is free. For more information will be posted this spring at www.calday.berkeley.edu or you can call (510)642-2294
**Marin County WACAC College Fair
Tuesday, April 28th
Dominican College, San Rafael
6 pm till 8 pm
Over 300 colleges will be attending this event at Dominican to speak to students about their colleges. You will be receiving a postcard regarding location, time, and program information as the event get closer. |
**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 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
**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 UPDATE
_____________________________________________________________________________________ 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
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. |
STUDENT LEADERSHIP NEWS
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! |
 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. |
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 COMMUNITY SERVICE
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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 |
 MARIN 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 |
 BIKE 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.
 Last 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 |
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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 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.
Contacts: Nicole Bigarani
Marlies Gammon |
| CALLING ALL CREATIVE STUDENTS!
 School 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:
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 "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. |
HELP Novato
SCHOOL FUEL |
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. |
 DRIVERS 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 $163
Location: Hamilton Community Center
Multi-Use Room
503 So.Palm Drive
Bring a bag lunch and drink. |
 MARIN CONSERVATION CORP PROJECT REGENERATION
Conservation Corps North Bay is now accepting applications to Project ReGeneration, its free summer youth environmental program for 6th-12th grades.
Project ReGen provides youth with the opportunity to be engaged in environmental education and community service, practice teamwork and self-confidence, make new friends, earn a stipend ($), 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 | |
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