 UPCOMING EVENTS - ON CAMPUS!!
*Monday, 2/7
Spring Sports Season Begins!
*Tuesday, 2/8
JV Boys Basketball - vs. Drake- 4:30PM @ San Marin
Freshman Boys Basketball - vs. Drake - 6:00PM @ San Marin
Freshman Girls Basketball - vs. Drake - 7:15PM @ San Marin
*Wednesday, 2/9
*SENIORS* - Balfour/Academic Affairs - (Caps/Gowns, Class Rings, Announcements)- 3 to 5:45PM - in the Library.More info
Co-ed Wrestling - vs. Marin Catholic - 6PM - Gym
PTSA Meeting - 7PM - Library
* Thursday, 2/10
PTSA Valenthings Event
JV Boys Basketball - vs. Justin Siena - 4:30PM @ San Marin
Varsity Girls Basketball - vs. Justin Siena - 6:00PM @ San Marin * Senior Night*
Varsity Boys Basketball - vs. Justin Siena - 7:30PM @ San Marin * Senior Night*
*Friday, 2/11
Progress Report Period Ends!
* Saturday, 2/12 |
| NUSD DISTRICT/ ADMINISTRATION NEWS |
Fall 2010 San Marin Honor Roll announced! The 2010 Fall semester, Principal Honor, High Honor and Honor roll lists have been announced and can be found here. Congratulations to the hundreds of students that achieved Honor roll status! Any questions, please contact your counselor or Ms. Pettis. |
NUSD Superintendent's Letter to Parents- Equity & Hill Middle School Placements
Dr. Derby has sent the following letter to parents and the community regarding recent NUSD board decisions to equity and Hill Middle School Placement policies. You will find the letters at the links indicated below. |
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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! |
Mel Hart selected to All Star Choir!
Congratulations to Mel Hart for being accepted in the ALL STAR STATE JAZZ CHOIR!! Mel is one of 8 girls and 8 boys from across the state!!! The concert will be held on February 18th in Fresno. Way to go Mel! |
| SAN MARIN SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM |
SAN MARIN SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM - WINS AGAIN!
For the second time in two weeks, the San Marin Speech and Debate Team has brought home another victory to San Marin! The debate team of Risa Weber and Matt Chiang won division trophies in Parliamentary Debate at the Dougherty High School debate contest in San Ramon. With over 60 teams in their division, Risa and Matt landed in the top 10 -- this was their first time ever in a debate competition. Our San Marin competitive team was formed last September and is competing through the Golden Gate Speech Association, a speech league of 40 high schools throughout the Bay Area. The team has also joined the California High School Speech Association, which will allow them to compete in state contests and invitational meets throughout California. The team is currently sponsored by Adam Williams and coached by retired teacher Karen Kenyon. Students interested in joining this academic club should talk to Risa Weber, student president or Mr. Williams, our advisor. |
SAVE THE DATE - Senior Fashion Show
The Senior Fashion Show will be taking place March 11th at 7:00 in the gym. Tickets will be for sale in the front office starting March 1st. Students and parents are invited to attend.
Student tickets - $20.00
Adult tickets - $25.00
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Mustang Mock Trial Competition - The VERDICT IS IN!
 | | 2011 Mustang Mock Trial Team |
Our San Marin Mock Trial team narrowly missed making the finals, finishing third in the Marin
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Brad Walchli and Taylor Grant |
County Mock Trial Competition. Outstanding performance awards were given to prosecution attorney Brad Walchli, witness Taylor Grant and courtroom clerk Peter Slanina. After only 2 years, San Marin has established itself as a top team in Marin County. Way to go Mustangs! |
 | | 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! |
| COUNSELING OFFICE / COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER |
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES!! - PLAN TEST (Practice ACT TEST)
Sign up for the PLAN test
Date: March 12, 2011 from 8 AM - 12PM (Have students arrive at SMHS by 7:45 AM)
Cost: $25.00
Signup: Pick up PLAN registration form in Counseling Office or download here and return form with check payable to SMHS
Deadline to Sign Up: Monday, February 28th |
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
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/
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
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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 THIS 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 |
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.
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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