BROADCAST, JOURNALISM,  VIDEO NEWS WORKSHOP/COMPETITION BY DOMINICAN COLLEGE and KRON 4
APRIL 25th
Dominican University and KRON4are sponsoring a video news competition April 25 for any interested high school student. No experience required; just an interest in news video production and friedly competition!
 Students will be assigned to reporting teams to cover an assigned story. They will report, write, film and edit their news report in one day with the help of local professionals. Reporting teams will present their final product to judges who will determine which story gets to be on the air. Prizes will also be awarded. The contest will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Dominican University campus in San Rafael.
For more information or to register, contact Dr. Laurie Volkmann:
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VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT
The Second Annual Art Fair at San Marin High is coming Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is presented by the Art Club which is headed by Mrs. Dawn Reily. The Art Fair has free admission! There's no charge to watch the chalk art in progress, check out the handmade student art, have some great food or listen to music while enjoying the warm April sunshine.
Wh ile the chalk drawing is going on all day in the central Quad area of campus, many other students will be selling handmade student art and delicious food. You can also hang out and watch the chalk artists hard at work creating their beautiful designs right on the pavement.
Each person gets their own very large pavement square in which to create their chalk art. The chalk drawing is open to any incoming or current high school student from Novato -- not just San Marin High. The fee for the chalk drawing has been reduced from last year to only $5 per square in the Quad in light of the tight economic times. The $5 fee reserves a square and includes all the chalk you need!
If you're interested in trying your hand at chalk drawing, a reservation for one of the squares on the pavement in the Quad can be made by calling Mrs. Reily at school at 898-2121, Room #806. If you'd like to see the beautiful creations of the chalk artists, come join us to hang out on a beautiful Spring day and listen to music or check out the handmade art. Back to Top |
 DRAMA DEPARTMENT NEWS
The Edinburgh Cast of Charlie Cox Runs with Scissors will go on the road to Palo Alto High School on May 22 and the Marin County Fair on July 5 to present their powerful play in preparation for their four performances on the World stage at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland (Aug 4-17).
The Advanced Drama class is also working hard on a project with District Attorney's Office of Marin County. The class is in rehearsal for the taping (May 30, 31) of a public service video dealing with the problems of on- line chat and how it can lead to serious consequences. Students are learning a new skill -- working in front of the camera. On March 23, Jack Hanson, well known news broadcaster will talk to the class about his years in front of the camera and give us all some helpful tips. Back To Top |
 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. TOP |
| MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS!!!
The Music Department's Spring Musical, "Crazy For You" was a BIG success!!! Great job to all the cast members, tech crew and orchestra who pulled off, yet, another memorable performance!! Thank-you to all of the many parent volunteers who sewed costumes, built/painted sets, ironed costumes, helped with make-up and hair, baked and sold refreshments, sat in the music room for security, picked up other people's trash after performances...even performed with the orchestra! You are all much appreciated and it absolutely wouldn't happen without you!!!
Marin Summer Theater auditions were held Saturday, March 21. Check-out the website at www.marinsummertheater.org to preview the fabulous theater performances scheduled for this summer at San Marin High School!!
Our Jazz Band and Jazz Choir will participate in a jazz festival, sponsored by MSA on April 2nd, along with Long Beach State Jazz Band & Jazz Choir. There will be an evening performance @ Novato High, which will be open to the public. Admission will be $5.00 ~ all proceeds will benefit schools in attendance!
On Saturday, April 4th, The San Marin Music Department will host our 3rd Annual N.E.W.S.
Show Choir Festival. This is an all-day event, including a barbecue, whose success depends upon the time and efforts of parent and student volunteers!! We had a great time last year getting to know other music parents, as well as the many talented San Marin music students!!
Vancouver High School, a high school from Canada, will visit SMHS on April 20th, to perform with its 70-piece concert band and choir!! They will perform @ 12:30pm, in the Emily Gates Student Center.
The Music Department's Concert Choir and Jazz Choir will attend the annual CMEA Festival at Sonoma State on Friday (or Saturday), April 24th (or 25th)!! A BIG thank-you to all of the parent
drivers who agreed to chauffeur our students to this event!
Upcoming Events. . .
° Spring Music Concerts ~ May 28 & 29 ~ last performances of the school year!
° Phil Matson Vocal Jazz Workshop returns to SMHS ~ August 9-14, 2009 Check with Mrs. Gates egates@NUSD.org for brochure / applications. Back To Top |
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)
It is hard to believe that it is time to begin thinking of the next school year! We are in need of some volunteers to fill some of our vacancies on the board for next year. The open positions are president and an auditor. As of this time our executive board is as follows:
President: Vacant position
Executive Vice President: Norma Dawson
Vice President: Sue Halstead
Secretary: Sue McQuinn
Treasurer: Julie Casey
Historian: Mary Lamerdin
Parliamentarian: Melissa Nuyens
Auditor: Vacant position
Please consider these openings, we need them filled to continue to do our best for our San Marin students!! Time commitment is minimal compared to elementary PTA.
Thank you and please contact Norma Dawson @ 897-8521 if you would like to help!
The next PTSA meeting is on April 8th. Everyone is welcome! Back to Top |
 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 Back To Top |
 SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarshipss for Juniors
Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award. Top winners receive $500 cash scholarship, are promoted locally and nationally through web and traditional media outlets and automatically enrolled in Hamilton Leaders Academy - afully paid leadership program that includes training in Seeattle in 2010.
Nordstrom Scholarship Program, opent to current high school juniors. 5 awards in the amount of $10,000 each. Applications available in the CCC
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NEWS FROM THE  COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER
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.
JOBS FOR TEENS WORKSHOPS
"FREE"
Drop-in Clinic - First Thursday of the Month
4- 6pm
May 7
14-18 year olds
At the Novato Teen Center
**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.
*** UPCOMOING WALKER CREEK COUNSELOR DATES ***
Lu Sutton and Pleasant Valley - May 18th Thru 22nd
Rancho and Lynwood - May 26th turn 29th
Pleasant Valley - The applications for Pleasant Valley Walker Creek Counselors are now available in the College and Career Center. The dates of the camp are May 18th - through the 22nd. The applications are due next Friday 4/3, interviews will be the week of April 6th. You must be in good grade standing and have teacher approval in order to attend. Interested students should pick one up in the College and Career Center.
Marin Community Clinic in Novato is looking for students interested in volunteering  at our health center. We would like to find students interested in reading in the waiting room to the children waiting for their appointments. We have lots of filing and office work in our Medical Records, filing charts, pulling charts for storage, processing mail, creating new charts, keeping bookshelves organized and stocked, and making copies of inform- ational forms for patients. Marin Community Clinic serves the underserved in our community, we see adults and children. Volunteering at Marin Community Clinic can give you a good under- standing of community based health care setting and a great opportunity to help others.
If you are interested please contact Susan Wiebers, Director of Clinic Services,
for more information at 415-448-1593, 400 Professional Center Drive, Suite 424, Novato. |
SCHOOL TO CAREER UPDATE
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. |
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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.
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 |
SCHOOL FUEL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Earn community service hours.
Students needed to volunteer to man 1 and 1/2 hour shifts outside Diablo and Hamilton Safeway Stores to sign up the Novato Community Safeway Club Card
holders to support School Fuel through eScrip.
Shifts are available most Thursdays & Fridays - 4-6pm; Saturdays - 10-4pm.
Training and supplies will be provided at your shift.
Why not grab a friend or two, signup with a sibling,
or parent?
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WANTED: STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
to assist: NOVATO CELEBRATES!
an annual City of Novato Multicultural Festival of
Music, Food, Dance, Art & Exhibits
held Saturday April 25 at Miwok Park~
Volunteers needed Friday, April 24 during the hours from 3-7PM for set-up &
during all hours Saturday, April 25th available anytime from 8AM-6PM
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE!!
Please contact Michele Sheehan- for ANY hours available~
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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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If you know NOTHING about Safe Grad, if you know a LITTLE about Safe Grad
or even if you think you know EVERYTHING about Safe Grad
THIS LETTER IS FOR YOU!!!
Safe Grad is an event put on by community and parent volunteers each year to honor the year's graduating class. The purpose of this long standing community tradition is to provide students a safe and sober way to celebrate their graduation together. San Marin's Safe Grad is held at Meridian Rolling Hills Club, where volunteers transform the club for the graduates to enjoy.
A Casino, Parisian Salon, Nightclub with a DJ, Tattoo Parlor, Magician, Palm and Tarot Card Readers, Caricaturist, Hair ,Nail stylists, Hypnotist, unlimited food and non alcoholic beverages, Deck and Pool games.
The kids have a wonderful time and it is a great way for the students to celebrate their high school experience with their classmates, safe and off the streets.
This year's Safe Grad Committee is a very small group made up primarily of people who no longer even have students in school in Novato. We have volunteered because we believe in this event and the safe alternative to celebratory "partying" it offers students. Most of us have been volunteering for Safe Grad since we were middle school parents. The event follows a well organized, successful format - one that has been streamlined through the years by many creative, dedicated volunteers. WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THIS YEAR'S EVENT AND TO INSURE THE EVENT WILL CONTINUE!
Fundraising by a few dedicated volunteers is what keeps the cost affordable for all students, and parent donations provide scholarship funds, making the evening affordable for all. Each year Novato High and San Marin High send out a solicitation letter to businesses in Novato, a joint fundraising effort that usually brings in between $6,000 to $8,000 for the two Grad Night committees to split. This year's letter campaign has only raised $3,000. Costs have gone up also, due to the fact that San Marin's 2009 graduation is on a Friday evening, a busy night for Grad Night vendors. WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF DONATIONS, CASH OR PRIZES FOR OUR DOOR PRIZES!
The San Marin Safe Grad Event will not continue next year unless a group of you step up and help out.
We need your help, no matter the age of your students!
PLEASE, GET INVOLVED! Let's talk about what you can do - we are ALL too busy,
but if we share the work no one has to be overwhelmed.
Please contact: Janice Blair (898-2037) janice@3blairs.com or jblair@nusd.org
San Marin's 2009 Safe and Sober Grad Night is Friday, June 12
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 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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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.
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Save the date --April 26, 2009
School Fuel's
3rd Annual
Cycling for Schools
Bike, Hike, "Ice" Skate & GeoCache
Sunday, April 26, 2009
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
San Marin High School - 15 San Marin Drive - Novato, CA
Don't Miss Out on the Fun for Everyone at Cycling for Schools 2009!
All proceeds from the event will help fund programs in Novato schools for 2009-2010! For registration forms or more information visit the School Fuel website www.novatoschoolfuel.org or call June Haugen at 898-4487.
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Biking the scenic route from San Marin High to Stafford Lake
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School Discovery Hike through O'Hair Park
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Try GeoCaching (treasure hunt with provided handheld GPS) for prizes
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Enjoy spring "ice" skating on an eco-friendly rink
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Bike safety tips, health information, fun games
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Jamba Juice smoothies, Peet's Coffee, food by California Grill and Redwood Bagel |
 "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. | |
APRIL EVENTS 
NEED ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENT MEALS?
SAN MARIN ATHLETES...
New Bleacher Message
-4th OF JULY PARADE LARGE TRUCK and/or FLAT BED TRAILER NEEDED!
CONTACT INFORMATION 
