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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!
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* 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
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| SUPPORT SAN MARIN!!!
Don't Forget to join San Marin's PTSA and to volunteer for our various Booster Groups and other organizations that keep our school programs going strong!
· PTSA
· Site Leadership
· All Sports Boosters
· Music Boosters
· Drama Boosters
· Art Boosters
· Rock'n Blues by the Lake
· School Fuel
· Student Leadership
· Any many, many clubs on campus that also need your support! | |
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6/4, Thursday, Modified Rally Schedule, Senior
Video Presentation
6/5, Friday, Novato Grows Talent Telethon, 5-8PM
(See Article for more info)
6/8-6/11, Monday-Thurs, Final Exams. Minimum Day
6/11, Thursday, End of Semester
6/12, Friday, 7:00PM, Graduation - Meade Field.
followed by Safe and Sober Grad Night
CONGRATULATIONS TO SAN MARIN SENIORS. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER TO ALL!
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Measure A - A+ for Kids
The following is a note from Sarah Sangster, parent of
San Marin Grads, and one of the three main Novato
Measure A Parcel Tax A+ for Kids campaign
chairpersons.
Note that the Final Result will Not Be Known until Friday. See Marin IJ Article ______________________________________________
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 11:02 PM
Looks Like We Did It!!!
With all precincts reporting, we have 67.72% of the vote and it looks like we have passed the parcel tax!!! The tally will not be final until all the provisional ballots and today's absentee ballots (cast at the polls) are counted.
We expect the final results by tomorrow or Thursday at
the latest, but we believe we will prevail. At this point,
we passed the parcel tax by 143 votes!! We could not
have done this without all the dedicated volunteers
who staffed our phone banks. Today's effort was
tremendous. Scores of volunteers made thousands of
phone calls today and these calls made the difference
between winning and losing. Thank you all so much
for your dedication to Novato's children.
Sarah TOP |
 -San Marin Robotics Club in 4th OF JULY PARADE!
San Marin Robotics Club will participate in the July 4th Parade. Come and cheer for our club!
Club meets Mondays 6-8PM at hte Autoshop. |
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4th OF JULY PARADE |
NOVATO
GOES GREEN DOWNTOWN NOVATO
Volunteer
Earn Community Service Hours
Every year we need all sorts of helpers on and before parade day....
Are you one of them?
Tasks include helping
with parade assembly,
street monitoring,
posting "no parking" signs, putting up barricades, manning refreshment booths, and post-parade clean-up.
For More Info:
volunteers@novatoparade.com
or call 493-4751
or visit: Novato Parade | | |
I N MEMORY OF MELODY OSHEROFF
As we learned about the tragic event of the Osheroff family; where Melody Osheroff, a 9 years old San Ramon Student, lost her life to a drunk driver, while her father Aaron remains in critical condition in the hospital; here are some ways to show your support for the family:
Any donation small or large to the Osheroff Family Trust, c/o Wells
Fargo Bank, 1590 Grant Avenue, Novato, CA 94945 (walk-in or mail)
would be so helpful. Please consider donating again in a few months,
if that is something that is comfortable for your family.
At this point, the family is facing a lot of financial needs moving forward,
including medical bills and a long road to recovery for Aaron.
There will be other hands-on things that come up once Aaron is home
and the family is settling into recovery, but right now they could
also use practical things like Fasttrack for the many trips to the hospital, Visa gift cards loaded for meals and incidental costs, etc. These can be dropped off at the San Ramon office.
In lieu of flowers, donations to school libraries for new books purchased in Melody's honor, and giving blood in Aaron's honor would be greatly appreciated.
The Osheroff family has been truly touched by everyone's support, and is very thankful to everyone for their support and caring. |
San Marin Senior, Naomi Munroe-Davidson, completed her first marathon at the Rock N' Roll Marathon in San Diego, California on Sunday May 31, 2009. She completed the 26.2 mile course in 5 & 3/4 hours.
Naomi participated in the Rock N' Roll Marathon as part of the Team in Training and raised over $3,000 to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) with the support of family, friends, teachers and other community supporters. Naomi was one of the 2,200 LLS Team in Training participants.
LLS is a voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. |
ATTENTION SENIORS
Graduation is coming up fast and you need to mark your calendar for the following senior activities:
Safe Grad Night will be June 12th - sign-ups will begin May 1st. Forms were mailed home but if you've lost yours,
you may pick up another in the front office. Register by May 18th before the price goes up.
Final Exams are June 8, 9, 10, 11, (schedule page 2).
Mandatory graduation rehearsal on Friday, June 12th from 12:00-2:00 PM.
CLASS OF 2009 GRADUATION
We look forward to the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2009 on June 12th at 7:00 pm on Mead (Football) Field.
You may bring as many guests as you like; however, parking is limited so please consider a carpool. Seating will be in the bleachers with some seats on the turf field, please do not wear High Heels as they will wreck the turf field. Graduates are to meet in the SM gym at 6:00 pm with their cap and gown. NO HIGH HEELS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE TURF - FLAT SHOES, WEDGE/WIDE HEALS or SANDALS ONLY.
There will be handicapped seating available on the turf field, but senior students will need to see Mrs. Zanardi to pick up a special pass for each handicapped person. Handicapped parking/drop-off will be available by the 500 and 400 buildings (with handicapped parking pass only).
Graduation rehearsal is mandatory for all seniors on Friday at 12:00 PM in the SM Gym. Students who do not participate in graduation rehearsal will not participate in the graduation ceremony.
Overdue library books, lost/damaged textbooks, athletic and music uniforms should be returned and/or paid for BEFORE June 11th in order to receive your diploma at graduation. Please have your senior check the overdue book list; it will be posted in English classrooms. The librarian and our assistant principals also have the list. To participate in graduation, this must be finalized. |
 SAN MARIN ATHLETES...
For Up-To-Date Team Schedules, News, GO to www.SanMarinAthletics.org
GIRLS SUMMER BASEKETBALL
For San Marin girls 2009 summer basketball,
please contact Coach Dan Lucia
Office: 415-499-7667
Cell: 415-260-3571
WATER POLO
Have you considered trying a sport that takes advantage of our beautiful Fall weather, that doesn't require prior experience, that has a very low-injury rate, provides some of the best cross-training for other sports, and is fun to watch and play? There may be more than one sport that fits that description, but perhaps none compare to Water Polo.
If you can swim a lap across the pool, come and find out more about Summer and Fall Water Polo opportunities including free clinics for beginners. Incoming Freshman and all current students, both boys and girls, are invited.
Informational Meeting: In the San Marin library at 7:30 pm on May 14th. Clinics: June 18th, June 24th, July 14th, and August 3rd, all at 6:30 pm at the Novato High School Pool.
For more information, call Carl Lundgren at 415-652-8878 or Bruce McKay at 415-720-6270. |
 SAN MARIN IN THE NEWS
HIGH SCHOOL POETS HONORED
Congratulations to Kyla Ainsworth of San Marin High, who penned "The Tide." which places FIRST at the Marin Peotry Center's High School Poetry Contest.
Second prize was won by Jessica Harper of Novato High School for "Brief." and Third prize went to Tamalpais High School's Gage Haevernick for "Get Off Me."
Rae Davoren and Hayley Stoddard of San Marin High school, two fo the 30 finalists, will also be published in the anthology.
The The poets were honored at the Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley, Monday, May 4.
Entries were judged by Albert Flynn DeSilver, Marin County's Poet Laureate. More than 900 entries were submitted rom public, private and alternative high schools in Marin County.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS By Mr. Nick Williams
The following students were accepted to Marin Education Fund's Summer Application Institute. They will spend a week living and studying the college process at Sonoma State this summer and then have a college mentor to assist them with applications and the admissions process.
Ilse Avina, Ross Cusick, Alondra Fernandez. Tanishia Bland, Daniela Cuba, Maura Espinoza.
Laura Marmolejo, Kerwine Mesidort, Bryan Paniagua
Additionally, Laura Marmolejo was accepted into the Summer Search program. She will visit foreign countries for three weeks this summer and next summer performing community service and have a college mentor to assist her with the college application process.
Tanishia, Daniella, Maura, Laura, Kerwine, and Bryan are all AVID students.
Finally, Lucas Milton won the award for Freshman Excellence in Science.
 ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Stuart Wesonga named to 2009 MCAL Boy's Basketball First Team
- Dylan Keller receives 2009 MCAL Boy's Basketball honors
- Leslie Dittmann named to 2009 MCAL Girl's Basketball 2nd Team
- Jess Steinmetz receives 2009 MCAL Girl's Basketball honors
- 7 wrestlers to NCS: Christian Lizarraga, Chris Vavuris, Tyler White, Mike Puccinelli, Ben Mehr, John Lewis & Jake Redding
- Boy's Varsity Basketball made first NCS appearance in 16 years after 3 Thrilling wins!
- Laura Posylkin named 2008 MCAL Girl's Tennis Player of the Year, Also places 4th at NCS
- Sabrina Cochrane chosen to First Team 2008 MCAL Girl's Water Polo
- Olivia Urban chosen to 2008 MCAL Girl's Volleyball First Team
- Punter Mitchell Smith named to 2008 MCAL Football First Team
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School Fuel's "Novato Grows Talent" Telethon -
Friday, June 5th , 5-8PM
All of Novato will want to tune in to the Novato Public Access television station NPAT, channel 30 for Comcast subscribers,
to see an extravaganza of ability, energy, and talent. Throughout the performance, Novato students will showcase their amazing abilities and the superb instruction that they are receiving from their teachers.
This event is different, it's great and you need to see it.
Three amazing segments pulled together in one stunning show.
Watch the kids perform LIVE and go on location to the classrooms to see the teachers and kids in action.
See the candidates for Novato's City Council election
in "Are You Smarter than a Novato 5th Grader". Applaud their generosity appearing to support our schools and see them in a completely different light doing their best to figure out the 5th grade questions.
And if you can't get to the studio, see it live on Skype TV at Mary's Pizza Shack in San Marin, at Finnegan's, downtown on Grant Avenue, or Moylan's, Vintage Oaks. Watch it live at Phyllis's Giant Burger, 924 Diablo Ave., or California Grill and Rotisserie on S. Novato Blvd.
So REMEMBER.....
tune in to Novato's Public Access Television
channels 26, 27 or 30 on Friday June 5
between 5 and 8pm.
Satellite TV and out of area viewers will be able to view the show via web-streaming.
And don't forget you can host a viewing party at your home, your school, or wherever you gather with friends for a great evening.
For a ticket order form or more information visit www.novatoschoolfuel.org. Any questions call MJ Lonson at 898-8900 or 717-6488 or Cammie Griffin at 883-4688.
Please send a check payable to "School Fuel" to:
School Fuel
Attn: MJ Lonson
448 Ignacio Blvd., #410
Novato, CA 94949
To donate to School Fuel directly
and become a School Fuel member to maintain and support the enrichment programs in Novato public schools,
visit their website at www.novatoschoolfuel.org |
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Rock'n Blues
By The Lake Saturday, September 26, 2009
10 AM to 8 PM at Stafford Lake in Novato
FEATURING HEADLINER
B-52s
Get Ready to Party with the B-52s this year's headliner at Rock'n Blues By the Lake.
Their unique "guy vs. gals" vocals are a trademark of the band.
This positive, enthusiastic, slightly wacky party band,
has focused on songs telling tales.
Love Shack, Rock Lobster, Private Idaho, Good Stuff ,
Girl from Ipanema Goes to Greenland, Deadbeat Club, and Hot Pants Explosion are just a few of the trademarks songs of the band
that will have you up on your feet and dancing along with the band.New this year, special early bird ticket pricing $5 off per ticket
will be offered until July 5.
Early Bird Ticke Prices Are:
Child Ages 6-11 years $10
Teen Ages 12-18 years $15
Adult Ages 19+ years $40
Tickets can be purchased at SMHS by contacting Marjorie Bransford by email at marjoriebransford@yahoo.com or at the Farmer's Market in downtown Novato on Tuesdays. If you purchase tickets at the Farmer's Market be sure to mention you are from San Marin High School so we will be credited with the sale
OTHER NEWS
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Look for the Rock'n Blues B-52 party float in this year's Fourth of July parade
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Check out this year's Battle for the Stage competition, where a local band will compete to play on the main stage prior to the event headliners. To submit an entry, please create a band profile on www.marinlocalmusic.com (see details and rules at the link).
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Rock'n Blues Volunteers receive vouchers to purchase their ticket for $25. Why not volunteer for a 3-hour shift and enjoy the show at a bargain entrance fee? To volunteer, contact Marjorie Bransford by email at marjoriebransford@yahoo.com
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PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)
A huge thank you to all the volunteers that worked at various PTSA events throughout the year. From the Freshman BBQ in August to the Senior Breakfast in June, our San Marin volunteers are the best!
Please keep in mind we still have one or two board openings, this is a great way to become involved at San Marin. Please contact Norma Dawson if your are interested.
Have a wonderful summer, see you in August!
Congratulations to the Class of 2009!
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 COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER
Seniors: The senior survey is now available for you to complete on PrepHQ. The Career Center needs this information for our awards ceremony and the graduation program. Please fill it out ASAP. If you have questions about the survey or trouble getting into your PrepHQ please see Mrs. Cunnie in the Career Center for some help.
Select which statement best describes you for more information about placement testing:
~ "I am exempt from both the ELM and the EPT."
~ You have selected this option because:
~ College Board Advanced Placement Test: Math (Calculus AB or BC, or Statistics) score of 3 or higher and Language & Composition score of 3 or higher
~ SAT I: Math score of 550 or higher and Reasoning score of 550 or higher
~ ACT: Math score of 23 or higher and English score of 24 or higher
~ Early Assessment Program (score is on Grade 11 CST report) -- Math: exempt and English: exempt
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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.
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 |
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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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