San Marin    High School eNews Weekly Roundup September 27, 2010

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Greetings!
  
Homecoming week is here!  It should be a fun week for students, teachers, parents and alumni! Come on out and enjoy the various events and spirit days!  More information below! 
 
The intent of the weekly Mustang roundup is to give a you a quick snapshot of San Marin events happening on campus  or in Novato for the upcoming week. If you have any suggestions, questions, ideas or content you would like to share,  please let us know at 
eNews@SanMarinHigh.org.
 
Please know that we are aware of some lack of information and challenges with the NUSD.org and San Marin Websites and calendars. We are working to have them updated as soon as possible. 
 
Please check out the exciting events going on this week in the information listed below!
 Thanks,         Enews Editorial Team
UPCOMING EVENTS - ON CAMPUS!! 
(detailed information listed below) 
 
*Monday, 9/27
          Spirit Week-  Party in the USA (red,white & blue)
          Robotics Meeting - 6-8PM - Autoshop
          Sports Boosters General Meeting - 7:15PM - Library
*Tuesday, 9/28
          Spirit Week - Sweet Home Alabama (cowboy/wild west)
          Girls Varsity Water Polo - 4:00PM (vs. Justin Siena)
          Boys JV Water Polo - 5:00PM  (vs. Justin Siena)
          Boys Varsity Water Polo - 6:00PM (vs. Justin Siena)
          ELAC Meeting - 7:00PM- College and Career Center
 * Wednesday, 09/29
          Spirit Week - California Love (beach attire)
          Senior/Parent Meeting - 6:30PM - Library
 * Thursday, 09/30
          Spirit Week -  Welcome to the Bay (Bay Area Sports Team gear)
          Girls Varsity Tennis - 4PM  (@ Novato)
          Boys Varsity Cross Country- 4:15PM (vs. Drake and Redwood)
          Girls Varsity Cross Country- 4:15PM (vs. Drake and Redwood)
* Friday, 10/1
          Spirit Week - Green and Gold day.
          Boys Varsity Soccer -  4:00PM (vs. Drake)
          Boys JV Soccer - 5:30PM (vs. Drake)
          Homecoming Parade - 5:30PM - San Marin Drive
          Student/Parent BBQ and Pep Rally - immediately following
* Saturday, 10/2
          Boys  JV Football- 11:30AM (vs. San Rafael)
          Boys Varsity Football - 2:00PM (vs. San Rafael)
          Homecoming Queen announcement - Halftime
          Homecoming Dance - 8:00PM to 11:00PM
EVENT DETAILS
Senior/ Parent Meeting - College Application Process - - Wednesday, 6:30PM - Library
 

The Counseling Office and Career Center will be presenting everything you need to know about the College Application process. The presentation will begin at 6:30 in the Library on Wednesday, September 29th. Don't miss this presentation, come with your question about the application process. We will be going over the Cal State Universities, University of California and private and out of state schools application process. We will touch briefly on scholarships and financial aid but there will be an additional meeting in December.
For our Community College bound students, we will be having a meeting after the first of the year about the enrollment process. In our September College Application meeting we will be covering the Community College and the transfer process.

See you there!
 
Any questions please contact Fran Cunnie, fcunnie@nusd.org.   Thanks! 
 
 
SPORTS BOOSTERS
All Sports Boosters General Meeting - Monday, September 27th- 7:15PM
 
If you are a Sports Booster member or thinking about joining, please attend a special general meeting to regarding booster allocations for 2010-2011. Meeting will be next Monday, September 27th, 7:15PM in the Library.  Any questions, please contact President, Tom Gorman at tpg_sfo@yahoo.com.
STUDENT CLUBS / ACTIVITIES

SPIRIT WEEK/HOMECOMING IS THIS WEEK! - September 27th through October 2nd.

All the events and happenings for Spirit Week and Homecoming!
 
Monday- Party in the USA (Red,White & Blue)
Tuesday-  Sweet Home Alabama (Cowboy/wild west)
Wednesday- California Love (Beach attire)
Thursday- Welcome to the Bay (Bay area sports team gear)
Friday- Green and Gold day
 
Friday - Parade, BBQ & Pep Rally - 5:30PM
           - Adults $8, Kids $5 - Click here for flyer 
 
Saturday-     Homecoming Queen Announcement - Halftime(Varsity Game)
                    - Homecoming Dance - 8-00PM to 11:00PM
                    - Homecoming  King Announcement - during Dance
 
Homecoming Court 2010
 
Amanda Barr                      Cortnay-Beth Cymrot                     James Burrows
Dominic Coyne                   Haley Doherty                               Alyssa Fielding
Chris Glennon                    Sean Hickey                                  Julia Foster
Laura Marmelejo               Kevin Kilgariff                               Vincent Ramos
Shannon Scott                   Zoe Stephens                                Ryan Zirkle
Alex Triantafyllos               Risa Weber                                  Christian Vavuris                         
                                                          

SAN MARIN ROBOTICS TEAM 

Come visit a Robotics Club meeting any Monday night between 6pm and 8pm. Find out howTeam Working much fun it is to design, build and drive robots.  Everyone is welcome.
 
Please contact Advisor Mike Sousa,
MSousa@NUSD.ORG for information.        
 
                                                                                                
PERFORMING ARTS NEWS
The Government Inspector- Save the Date!
 
San Marin Drama has just recently cast Nickolai Gogol's very funny, The Government Inspector.  This play recently adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher  will keep you laughing. Mark these dates:  Nov 1st, 4th-8th. 
First Edition of The Government Inspector
 
Don't miss this great production with the award winning San Marin Drama Department!
PTSA NEWS
JOIN PTSA -  Membership Drive!

You can still join the San Marin PTSA for the 2010-11 school year.  Membership form link below.
 
When you join the SMPTSA, you . . .
-do NOT have to volunteer
-contribute to the SMPTSA budget (we do not have any other fundraisers)
-support your child and their school
-support your child's teachers
-give yourself a voice in what happens at San Marin
-can vote at general PTSA meetings
-get an awesome euro oval SM sticker for your family
-(senior student members) have an opportunity to apply for school and state level college scholarships
-become a member of the CA and National PTSA organizations
-support a long-time advocate for parents, teachers and students in public education
 
Wow, that's a lot for a $20 general membership and $5 student membership!  JOIN TODAY!
 

 
2010-11 Reflections Program - Call for Entries 

Calling all Artists!Reflections PTA

It is time for the annual PTA Reflections Program, where you can
showcase your artistic talents in six different artistic categories.
The six arts areas are Literature, Musical Composition, Photography,
Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, and Film/Video Production.

The theme of this year's Reflections Program is "Together We Can"
Students are invited to design a piece in one of the six art areas
that represents this theme. The deadline for entries is December 1,
2010. See your teacher or go to the front office for entry forms
and guidelines. Entries may be submitted to the front office on or
before December 1st. All entries must be the work of only one student
and must be original works and must relate to the theme "Together We Can."

Student works are critiqued against other students in Grades 9-12. Entries are
judged at the local, state and national levels. Winners will be
selected in each of the six art categories and given Awards of
Excellence and Awards of Merit, which are recognized and displayed as
part of the national PTA program's traveling exhibit. Participation is
open to all students.

For more information, please call Jane Gannon Raven at (415) 827-3416 or jane@innovationsthatwork.com
COUNSELING OFFICE / COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER
COLLEGE AND CAREER NEWS 
Priority Deadline has passed but registrations still being accepted! 
Signup for the PSAT/NMSQT - Priority Deadline: September 13 - 22
 
San Marin High School 2010 PSAT Registration
Date of test/time: Saturday, October 16 @ 8:45 AM
Where: SMHS 400 Building

Cost: $25.00 by September 22

Payment: Check or Money Order, Made payable to SMHS

Supplies needed: Calculator and #2 pencils on test date

About PSAT/NMSQT

PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test. It also gives you a chance to enter the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.

Drop off form(Click here for registration form) in the Counseling Office with Mrs. Blair before or after school. (Any questions please see Mr. Hu in the counseling office.)

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
Staff Voice Mail
Fax: (415) 892-8284
Office Hours: 7:00AM to 4:00PM
Office Contacts:  Nancy Zanardi, Office Manager x114 
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