San Marin Mustangs eNews
April 29, 2009
Greetings!
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This is the New Issue of APRIL Mustangs Messages, Click for Hardcopy.
 
Highlights/Updates/Upcoming event: 
* Swine Flu Information - Marin Health and Human Services 
* STAR TESTING thru 05/01 - This is for you, Julie :-)
Drama Spring Play "Bright Ideas", May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 , 11. Tickets On Sale at Front Office
* San Marin Robotics Particpates in SMIA Classic Car Expositon - May 9th, 11:30am to 2:30PM, All Saints Church
* Our Administrators           * Our Teachers
* Flat Bed Trailer / Truck Needed for July 4th Parade (San Marin Robotics Club)  
* PTSA Board Members Needed for 2009-2010. email/Call Norma Dawson to volunteer 
* San Marin Career Day , May 19th, Preparation in Full Swing!!  Recruit Speaker! 
* College and Career News - Updated each issue
* MANY Volunteer Opportunities for Students.
* Bike to Fund-raise for San Marin on May 16th; - Great way to have fun and Participate in the event or just support Dennis and Lita Carroll, Liz Clausen, Sara Kram, Robin Laharqoue and Pat Nims
                                                                                           Sylvia Barry, San Marin High School PTSA eNews
APRIL/MAY EVENTS  
 
5-1, 2, 3 - Drama Department Presents "Bright Ideas" 
5-4, Phone Bank #2 - Call or email Sylvia to Voluneer!
5/6, Wednesday, 3:00PM, Site Leadership Team Meeting
5- 8. 9, 11 -
Drama Department Presents "Bright Ideas" 
5-8, Friday, CMEA Band Festival
5-9, Saturday, San Marin Robotics Club parcitipats at SMIA Classic Car Exposition -
5-13, Wednesday, 7:00PM, PTSA Meeting, Library
5-14, Thursday, Advanced Drama Audition, 2:30PM to 5:30PM
5-15, Friday, Solo and Small Group Night, Student Center
 
PrincipalMsgPRINCIPAL, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS' MESSAGES 
GirlsLaxWinner2008
Dr. Robert Vieth, Principal - Code of Conduct
 
Ms. Megan Pettis, Assistant Principal - Master Schedule, AP/Honr Sign Ups
 
Mr. Michael Casper, Assistant Principal -  STAR Testing
 
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IN THIS ISSUE - Article Links
:: APRIL/MAY EVENTS
:: PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS MESSAGES
:: STUDENT MEAL ASSISTANCE
:: MUSTANG MERCHANDISE
:: CLASS OF 2009 EVENTS
:: PARCEL TAX PHONE BANK
:: SPORTS NEWS
:: SAN MARIN ATHLETICS SITE
:: ROBOTICS CLUB @ CLASSIC CARS
:: 4th JULY TRUCK NEEDS
:: LAWS OF LIFE ESSAY
:: DRAMA SPRING PLAY
:: MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
:: PTSA NEWS
:: SITE LEADERSHIP TEAM
:: COLLEGE AND CAREER
:: SCHOOL TO CAREER
:: COMMUNIT SERVICE
:: SCHOOL FUEL VOLUNTEER
:: NUSD NEWS
:: SAFEGRAD HELP
:: BIKE TO FUND SAN MARIN
:: COMMUNITY NEWS
:: SHOP LUCKY FOR SCHOOL FUEL
:: NOVATO HISTORY DVD
:: PREPARE FOR CAMPUS VISIT
:: CONTACT INFORMATION
:: NEWS SUBMISSION DEADLINE
NEED ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENT MEALS?
 
Have you applied for student meals at school?  FANS accepts applications all year.  You may reapply throughout the school year.  
 · Loss of job · Loss of housing· Change of family size
 
If you have questions about eligibility for the meal program 
please call FANS at 892-2115.
 
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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CLASS of 2009 EVENTS 
 
* 05/15, Wednesday, last day to purchase prom tickets
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05/24, Sunday, 7:30PM, Senior Prom at the City Hall in San Francisco * 06/03, 7:00AM, Wednesday, Senior Breakfast, Student Center
* 06/03, 6:30PM, Wednesday, Senior Awards Night, Student Center

* 06/04, Modified Rally Schedule (10:00am). Senior Video Presentation
* 06/08-11, Monday thru Thursday, Final Exams - Minimum Day
* 06/12, Friday, 12:00-2:00PM, Mandatory Graduation Practice
* 06/12, Friday, 7:00PM, Graduation Ceremony

* 06/12, Friday, 9:00PM, Safe and Sober Grad Night, Rolling Hills Club 
 
 
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 

    AforKids                 
Phone Bank Volunteers are needed on: 
May 4h, May 20th, May 27th
Hours: 5:30PM to 8:00PM 
 
e
mail Sylvia.Barry or call Sylvia @ 717-0293 to volunteer
 
Absentee ballots will be mailed on May 4th, we need to get the message out to voters before they turn in their ballots.
 
Students are encouraged to work the phone bank.  Community Service hours will be given.
 
All phone banks will be at 1068 Machin Avenue. You will be provided with a script and list of registered voters.  Please bring your cell phone and charger to defray the cost.
 
             Check out www.aplusforkids.net.
 
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SPORTS NEWS
Girls Lax Defeats NovatoSAN MARIN ATHLETES...

For Up-To-Date Team Schedules, News, GO TO ...  
 
SAN MARIN ROBOTICS CLUB PARTICIPATES IN SMIA CLASSIC CAR EXPOSITION
 
San Marin Robotics will be part of San Marin Improvement 3rd Annual Classic Car Exposition on May 9th, from 10:30am to 2:30 PM at the All Saints Church accorss from San Marin.
 
The event is FREE for SPECTATORS and Open To Public

Come on down to check on the Robots, what the Robotics Club is up to and the SMIA Classic Cars and the Robots!  Bring your neighbors and friends!
  
 
flag-4th OF JULY PARADE LARGE TRUCK and/or FLAT BED TRAILER NEEDED!
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San Marin Robotics Club
will participate in the July 4th Parade. and we are in need of a large Truck and/or Flat Bed Trailer for our two robots. 
 
Please email
sylvia.barry@mindspring.com or call Sylvia at 717-0293 if you can help!
LAWS OF LIFE ESSAY CONTEST 
WINNERS
 
San Marin Students Win Essay Contest.
 
Sophomores Courtnay Cymrot and Hannah Gibeson won second and third place respectively in the Laws of Life Essay Contest sponsored by the Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise. 
 
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Courtney and Hannah were joined by Allie Chan and Geremy Gruhl as four finalists from San Marin. 
 
Ten finalists were chosen in the high school category from a total of more than 425 entries from Novato high schools and middle schools.
 
ImageDRAMA 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
ImageDRAMA 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 

MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS!!!
 
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!! 
 
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)
Girls Softball 2007 Champion
 

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
San MarinSITE LEADERSHIP TEAM
 
Site Leadership Team Meeting Agenda- Wednesday, 3PM, 04/01, at the Library
 
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
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
  
 
**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 marin community clinicat 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
SCHOOL TO CAREER 
~AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS~

school to career

Marin County School to Career Partnership & Regional Occupation Program is offering their annual summer internship program for Marin County public high school students. Students are required to attend the ROP Career Management class in addition to their internship experience during this six-week program. 
Students may receive academic credit for classroom and internship time,.
Internships are unpaid work experiences.
For more information go to
http://stc.marinschools.org for an application
or come into the Career Center and see Mrs. Madfes.

DEADLINE: May 15
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Applications or sign-ups for these activities are available
in the College and Career Center.
Students or parents who would like more information should contact
Camille Madfes.
Contact info is below.
For more information about School to Career, please visit:
stc.marinschools.org.
For more information,
contact Camille Madfes
School to Career Liaison,

897-4206, ext.735 or e-mail
cmadfes@nusd.org or cmadfes@comcast.net

Marin County School to Career Partnership
1111 Las Gallinas Avenue San Rafael, CA  94903

Phone 415-499-5865
w Fax 415-491-6619
http://stc.marinschools.org

 
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
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE  
Go to 
College PrepHQ for most current information  
 
 
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.
  
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?
Please contact MJ Lonson by emailing mjlonson@msn.com  to volunteer.
NUSD NEWS
                          
 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

  Please do not let this special event end.      Back to Top
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.

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
COMMUNITY NEWS
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.

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.
Preparing for a Campus Visit
Here's how you can help your student make the most out of a visit to a college campus. campus visit

The College Board
Planning ahead can help you and your child to get the most from campus visits. Is your child going to make this visit on her own or will a parent accompany her? Do you want to take the family along and incorporate the visits into a family vacation? If so, you'll need to plan your time carefully to make sure that your college-bound child gets a chance to make the most of her visits, while still keeping younger brothers and sisters (and you!) entertained as well.

Research the College
Your child should do some research on the college before she arrives on its campus, especially if she has an interview scheduled.
Here are a few ways for your child to get ready:
  • Review the school's viewbooks, course catalogs and any other information of interest.
  • Spend some time surfing the college's Web site.
  • Talk to currently enrolled students or alumni about the college.
  • Some college Web sites let you contact them online, or your child can get their numbers from the admissions office. You may also want to take advantage of these resources to make sure that you'll have a chance to answer any of your own questions.
Schedule Your Trip
Pick a time that's convenient to your family, but make sure the school is in session. That way, your child can sit in on a lecture or stay in a dorm overnight. She'll only get a true feel for the campus if she's there on a day when classes are in full swing. Your child should also schedule the time she spends on campus, to make sure she experiences the parts of campus life that are most important to her:
  • Find out how often college tours run, and if you have to sign up in advance.
  • To save time, get a map of the school. You don't want to spend half your day trying to park or find the admissions office.
  • If an interview is suggested, be sure to make an appointment. Also, consider meeting with the financial aid officer.
  • If you're curious about a club, program or a sport, arrange to attend a practice, rehearsal, or meeting.
As a parent, you will certainly be welcome to accompany your child on the campus tour. And the admissions office may also welcome you at a group information session.
The campus visit is really meant to help your child get a feel for the college. Your support is important to your child, but it is very important that she is able to explore the college on her own. If you're traveling as a family, you should plan to occupy other family members with alternate activities while your college-bound student explores the campus in depth.

Pack a Camera and Notebook
Was it X College or Y University that had that excellent exercise equipment in the gym? Where did I talk to that helpful psychology professor? Your child may think she'll remember everything, but she may be surprised how colleges start to merge after she's seen a few. Talk in advance about how your child can record her impressions, and any crucial information, for future reference. Consider bringing a notebook and camera, if possible.

What's Important to Your Child
Your child should make a list of what college characteristics are most important to her, so she knows what to look for when she arrives. Does your child feel overwhelmed in a large lecture hall? She should check out the class size. Does your child have her heart set on joining a sorority? She should see what the Greek system is like on campus. Is there a major that your child wants to pursue? She should talk to current students or professors in that department.

Once your child has developed a list of her preferences, she should take it to the schools that she plans to visit, and compare each school to the list when she gets back home.

Article courtesy of: GreatSchools.net

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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