 UPCOMING EVENTS - ON CAMPUS!!
*Monday, 1/24
NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day
*Tuesday, 1/25
JV Girls Basketball - vs. Redwood - 4:30PM @ San Marin
Varsity Girls Basketball - vs. Redwood - 6:00PM @ San Marin
Varsity Boys Basketball - vs. Redwood - 7:30PM @ San Marin
* Wednesday, 1/26
ELAC Meeting - Career & Counseling office - 7:15PM
* Thursday, 1/27
Wrestling Tri-Meet - vs. Redwood & Novato - 4:15PM @ Novato
* Friday, 1/28
JV Girls Basketball - vs. Terra Linda - 4:30PM @ San Marin
Freshman Boys Basketball - vs. Terra Linda - 6:00PM @ San Marin
Freshman Girls Basketball - vs. Terra Linda - 7:15PM @ San Marin
* Saturday, 1/29
Mustang Mock Trial - Marin County Courthouse - San Rafael |
| NUSD DISTRICT/ ADMINISTRATION NEWS |
NUSD Superintendent's Letter to the Community - Governor's Budget Dr. Derby has sent the following letter to parents and the community regarding recent announcements from the California Governor's office regarding the state budget impacts on education. |
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VALENTHINGS EVENT!
Your efforts help support our teachers!
Let's show our teachers a little TLC. Your loving donations will make this
year's "Valenthings" event a success. Please consider making a financial or
supply donation to San Marin PTSA "Valenthings" event. On February 10th, the
PTSA will be showing our support and appreciation to all our teachers. We will
put much needed classroom supplies out for teachers to choose from and provide
them with a Valentine's Day lunch. Teachers will enjoy a wonderful lunch while
shopping for their classroom.
Suggested items:
Kleenex, Paper towels, Hand Sanitizer, Dry erase markers, Electric staplers,
pencils, red correcting pens....
If you would like to donate, please contact Jen O'Brien. |
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CALIFORNIA PTA AND PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Last weekend, the San Marin PTSA emailed forms, to all senior PTSA members, for the California PTA $500 Scholarship and the San Marin PTSA $250 Scholarship. In the event you are a member and did not receive an email, please go to the College and Career Center and pick up the forms or find the download information below..
CA PTA $500 Scholarship- Deadline 2/1/11. Last year our members won two from the CA PTA!
Applicants need: Recommendations, PTA Membership card, SM PTSA is a member of the 16th District, North Marin Council. More information can be found here SM PTSA Scholarship Two $250 Scholarships will be awarded. Submission deadline is 4/29/11. SM PTSA Scholarship form can be found here.
Thank you for becoming a PTSA member. Good Luck Seniors! |
 | | San Marin School Store now Open! |
Online School Store is now OPEN!
Looking for that new hoodie? Need a new jacket? Tank top? Stadium seat? Check out our online school store! We have 11 different items for men, women and kids! Plus sizes are available for adult items! Either go to the San Marin Athletics website ( www.sanmarinathletics.org) or click on the logo to the left! Items will be shipped right to your home ($5 UPS shipping, if your order is more than $75 shipping is free!) If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Tom Gorman at tpg_sfo@yahoo.com. |
 Fundraiser Date has been moved! April 23rd, 2011
Due to unforeseen events, Sports Boosters is postponing our annual adult fundraiser event to Saturday, April 23rd. We are still looking for auction and raffle items so if you own a business or know a business that would be interested, please contact Patty Gorman or Julie Vavuris. If you have questions regarding the event itself, please contact Patty, Julie or Tom Gorman directly! See you in April! |
Mustang Mock Trial Competition - January 29th & February 5th People vs. Jesse Woodson
 Our Mock Trial Team is competing this and next weekend in the Marin County Mock Trial Competition at the San Rafael Courthouse. For 4 months, the Prosecution and Defense squads have been learning how to prepare for and conduct a criminal trial and have recently scrimmaged teams from Balboa High School (S.F.) and Sonoma Valley High School. Now they are ready for the real thing. The members of the team are: The Prosecution: Pre-trial Attorney-Karl Pfeiffer Trial Attorneys-Ashiq Mubarack, Brad Walchli and Jackson Grover Witnesses-Juliana Combs, Luis Morales, Kimberly Hanf, Amanda Cardy Clerk-Peter Slanina The Defense Pre-trial Attorney-Karl Pfeiffer Trial Attorneys-Rob Oser, Kaitlyn Thomson; Cameron Sheron Witnesses-Kristen Meinberg, Natalie Chase, Taylor Grant, Sumaiya Mubarack Bailiff-Vincent Ramos Unofficial timer and understudy-Ben Rasmussen Math teacher Kim Laabs is the teacher-sponsor, and attorney coaches are Alan Charmatz, Jay Ruskin and Chris Sheron. The Mustangs and teams from 6 other public and private high schools in Marin County will compete against each other in the trial of People vs. Woodson, in which the defendant is on trial for cyber-bullying and assaulting a middle school student with a brick. The teams compete on Saturday, January 29th, and February 5th starting at 8:45 am. |
| SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM NEWS |
Speech & Debate Competition Highlights
In its inaugural season, our San Marin Competitive Speech and Debate team competed at Lowell High School in San Francisco this past Saturday in a tournament including over 600 students from 39 schools competing in more than 14 different events.
Congratulations to Ben Rasmussen took a third place and Kyra Nilsen took a 1st place in an  event called Oratorical Interp.
As a member of the Golden Gate Speech Association, San Marin is now one of 39 schools around the Bay Area participating in these type of contests. In addition to Ben and Kyra, we had four other students who attended the event --Rachel Smith, Risa Weber, Matt Chiang, and Sumaiya Mubarack.
This was a great first step and we are hoping to grow our squad next year and compete in even more contests. If you have questions or would be interested in participating, please contact Karen Kenyon .
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Playwrights in the Making
San Marin Advanced Drama has two finalists in the Marin Theatre Company Young Playwrights Festival. This is quite an honor only the committee only chooses eight plays out of the over 50 submitted. Josh Costello Artistic director of Expanded programs said this," We could only accept a maximum of two finalists from any one school. Narrowing it down to two from San Marin was difficult."
Congratulations to the following students:
Steve Jun, Sarah Marthinson and Julia Raven for their play Quite Literally
Gurleen Rai, Lindsey Zecherle, and Katie Kushnir for their play, The Challa
The plays will be performed at Marin Theatre Company on Monday, February 7.
Bob Smart Drama Competition
Advanced drama students participated in the Bob Smart Drama Competition at American River College in Sacramento Jan. 15th and 16th. This event has replaced the state drama competition that used to be held at Sac State. Forty-one participating schools performed 4 monologues, 2 scenes and a one-act play.
Rachel Smith received a gold medal for her monologue from Henrik Ibsen's, A Doll's House and did a Command performance in front of audience of approximately 1500 people.
Andrew Kulp received a bronze medal for his monologue from William Inge's, The Dark At the Top of the Stairs.
Lindsey Campbell and Elliott Hanson received a "most improved medal" for their scene from Christopher Durang's, For Whom the Southern Bell Tolls. This medal shows how well students can take direction and immediately change their performance based on judges comments. |
| COUNSELING OFFICE / COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER |
College Bound Free Workshops for all High School Students and Parents presented by Kohav at The Osher Marin JCC
Workshop
Sunday, March 6th - Finding the Right College Fit
To R.S.V.P please contact:, Jessica Turk, Camp and Youth Director
Toole Center for Youth and Family - Osher Marin JCC
415.444.8050
jturk@marinjcc.org
JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES - GET READY FOR COLLEGE PLACEMENT TESTING!
Revolution Prep Test Prep On Campus
Mock ACT, February 5th San Marin High school 9-1 pm
Courses to prepare students for the March 12th and May 7th SAT will be offered beginning the weekend after the Mock SAT
Course to prepare students for the April 9th ACT will begin the week after the Mock ACT, February 5th. |
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Arthritis Foundation looking for Applicants for Summer Science Internship
The Arthritis Foundation is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2011 Summer Science Internship Program. This internship places advanced high school and college students in leading Rheumatology/Immunology laboratories at Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco. . To view the Summer Science Overview and Application
http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/northern-california/
SPRING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - February 28 - April 29, 2011
Application Deadline: THIS Friday, January 28th
Internships are a great way to explore a career of interest, gain hands-on workplace experience, and earn elective academic credit. Internships also look great on college and job applications. Students intern approximately 6 hours/week during this 8-week program period.
INTERESTED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT? The Marin County Sheriff Youth Academy is designed to provide students with hands-on training to promote interest in law enforcement / public service as a future career. The program consists of courses designed to educate students in the areas of criminal law, communications, patrol, investigations, CSI, custody, defense tactics, Special Response Team, Search & Rescue, Marine Patrol & Dive Team Unit, Mock Trial and Ride-Along. This program is composed of 20 students ranging from grades 10-12 from throughout the county. Students meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. for 8 weeks at the Sheriff's Dept. in the Marin County Civic Center. The program begins on March 1st and concludes on May 3rd. Space is limited, so sign up now!
Applications for both of these opportunities are available in the College and Career Center |
Yearbook Deadline Fast Approaching!
The deadline for ordering your 2010-2011 San Marin yearbook is approaching.
You may have noticed that the yearbook order form was not included in
this year's Back-To-School packet. This was done intentionally in order
to utilize an on-line ordering system. Ordering is quick and easy.
Just log on to www.YearbookOrderCenter.com or call 1-866-287-3096 for
assistance.
If you do not wish to use the on-line ordering method, you can also
place your order directly with the school. Just pick up an order card
and submit payment to the front office. But act quickly before the
deadline.
Senior Parent Pages can be ordered and even designed on line as well.
Don't miss out! |
ATTENTION SENIORS - GRADUATION UPDATE
Graduation Announcements, Caps & Gowns, Class Rings
A representative from Balfour/Academic Affairs will be on campus on Wednesday, February 9th from 3:00PM to 5:45PM in the library to take orders for Graduation announcements, Cap and Gowns, Class Rings and other senior products. If you cannot make the meeting, you may order online at www.balfour.com. |
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NOVATO RIPTIDE SPLASH DAY!
Make a splash with Novato Riptide! Mark your calendar and join us on Saturday, February 12th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon for Splash Day at the IVC Pool. Swimmers of all levels, ages 5 to 18 are welcome. Come to find out more about Riptide and mingle with the Coaches and Riptide families. More information can be found here.. |
| COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES |
San Ramon Walker Creek NEEDS Male Camp Counselors!
Applications still available for the San Ramon Walker Creek Outdoor Education program January 31st through February 4th. They are in need of Male Counselors. See Mrs. Cunnie and pick up an application in the College and Career Center.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Bay
The program matches high school students one-on-one with elementary or middle school students
Why volunteer? Mentoring is fun and rewarding! Simply by meeting with a child for one and half hours each week, for the school year, you can positively influence a child, help him/her improve family and peer relationships, increase self-confidence, and perform better in school.
When? Each program meets from 3:300in weekly
Where? Monday: At the Novato Youth Center
By playing sports, creating art, helping with homework, or just hanging out with a child- you WILL make a difference! For more information contact: Erin Lake, 415/453-3800 ext. 224 Fax 415/453-3839 elake@bbbsnorthbay.org Applications are available in the College and Career Center
Community Service/Leadership Academy Opportunity (40-55 hours)
Spend your spring break or a week of your summer at an orphanage and a day care in La Mision Mexico with other high school students from Marin and Sonoma with Be2Live.
Practice your Spanish (knowing Spanish is not required), learn new skills and make a difference in the lives of others. A typical week includes construction work, playing with/teaching the children, delivering food and necessities to needy families and possibly assisting a dentist or veterinarian. The Spring Break trip is April 9th-14th (cost: $645) and the summer trip is June 25th-July 1st ($690). Cost includes: Transportation, food, lodging, project costs, help with fundraising and pre-trip training. La Mision is a small town an hour south of San Diego on the Pacific Coast. Hundreds of students and adults from Marin and Sonoma have participated in this trip over the last 5 years. There will be a parent informational meeting on January 9th at 5:30pm at the Quest Church at 1461 S. Novato Blvd. in Novato.
We are also offering the Student Leadership Academy. For more information about the Leadership Academy please contact Be2Live or visit the website. For a referral or for more information please visit be2live.org, e-mail: info@be2live.org , or call Phil Steiner (415) 798-1841 or Mindy Steiner (415) 798-1837. Be2Live is a non-profit based in Novato, CA.
Wanted: Teen Girl Ambassadors to plan the First Annual Teen Girl Conference!
Marin Women's Commission is looking for Teen girls (ages 13-18) to help plan the 2011 Teen Girl Conference! The Conference will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at the Embassy Suites, San Rafael. This exciting Conference will offer workshop/break-out sessions on topics like Friends: Real or the Other Kind; Too Stressed to Think?!; The BF/GF Zone and Tools for Bad Situations with experienced facilitators and presenters, and an Teen Exhibit Mall, featuring booths with information and resources from businesses and local service providers. Our keynote speaker is Jess Weiner of Seventeen Magazine and a Global Ambassador for the Dove Self-Esteem Fund.
What does a Teen Girl Ambassador do? The Teen Girl Ambassadors will meet monthly with a subcommittee of the Marin Women's Commission to design the details of the conference. The Ambassadors will select the presenters/facilitators of the different break-out sessions; contribute to the design of the Teen Girl Conference website and the details of the Conference; meet other teen girls from across the County, spread word about the Conference to friends and classmates, and earn Community Service Credits too!
For more information, you may contact the Marin Women's Commission at 415.499.6195 or info@marinteengirl.org or Check us out on Facebook "Marin Teengirl". |
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