San Marin    High School eNews Weekly Roundup 
March 14, 2011

                         Dream Big! Work Hard!                 

     Make It Happen in a Community of Excellence!
 Greetings!     

Hopefully everyone has "sprung ahead" (clock change) and looking forward to another fun filled week at San Marin. Spring is in the air whether it is musicals or sports or other spring-like activities.   

Last week was full of activity including our hosting two CIF State Tournament Basketball games, Winter Sports Awards night, College and Career center events, and of course the Senior Fashion Show!!  Thanks to all that participated and more events are happening this week.. see 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. Don't forget about our Facebook Pages for San Marin Fan Page, San Marin Music,  and many of our clubs. Check them out and become a fan!  If you have any suggestions, questions, ideas or content you would like to share,  please let us know at eNews@SanMarinHigh.org.

Thanks,   Enews Editorial Team
UPCOMING EVENTS - ON CAMPUS!! 
(detailed information listed below) 
  
Athletics Calendar   Click for 2010-2011 Bell Schedule
 
Monday, 3/14  
    
*Tuesday, 3/15
     College of Marin - Placement Testing for Seniors
     Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Urban School - 4:00PM
     JV Boys Baseball -  vs. Tam - 4:30PM

*Wednesday, 3/16      
      WASC Committee visit -  All Day
      Varsity Girls Lacrosse - vs. Drake - 4:00PM
      Varsity Boys Golf - vs. Justin Siena - 4:00PM
      Freshman Boys Baseball - vs. TAM -  4:30PM 
      Varsity Boys Volleyball - vs. Redwood - 5:00PM
         
* Thursday, 3/17   
       Varsity Girls Soccer - vs. Terra Linda - 4:00PM
       Varsity Boys Golf -  vs. Marin Catholic - 4:00PM
       JV Girls Soccer - vs. Terra Linda - 5:30PM
       Varsity Girls Softball - vs. Marin Catholic - 6:30PM
       San Marin Open House - 6:00PM to 7:30PM   
               

*Friday, 3/18
       Co-Ed Varsity Swim & Dive meet -  vs. Novato -  4:00PM (Novato Pool)
       Varsity Boys Baseball - vs. Marin Catholic - 4:30PM        
 
MUSIC NEWS

OKLAHOMA! is almost here!!2011 Oklahoma Cast

 

Sixty-six San Marin students plus six younger community members make up the cast, tech crew & orchestra that will be launching the production on March 25th.

 

Rodgers and Hammerstein's timeless music is perfectly paired with the story based on Lynn Riggs play "Green Grow the Lilacs".  Some of the original Agnes de Mille dances have been recreated and adapted by student choreographers.  The production is directed by Pat Nims, with musical direction by Emily Gates, and the orchestra led by Samantha Maaslehbrown.

 

The roles of Laurey, Will, Ado Annie, Aunt Eller, Jud and Gertie have all been double cast.

 

Marina Nims and a crew of students and parents have been working on authentically accurate costumes while other students and parents have developed some stunning views of the wide-open spaces.

 

Tickets for Oklahoma! may be purchased in advance for $8 in the San Marin High School office or BrownPaperTickets.com.  Purchase tickets early - this is a fun show for the whole family and sure to be a sell-out!  If tickets are still available at the door, the price will be $10.  The show runs March 25, 26, April 1 and 2 at 8PM and March 27 and April 3 at 2PM in the Emily Gates Student Center. 
   
ATHLETICS NEWS

2010-11 Varsity Boys Basketball - One for the Record Books!

 

Congratulations to our boys Varsity basketball team on a historic season! The road ended after losing to Bishop O'Dowd in the State Regional Semi-finals (52-49) on Saturday night at Redwood. Another record crowd of San Marin supporters were on hand to witness an exciting game. Congratulations to the team and Coach Pitti and thank you to the students, parents, alumni and community supporters that came out to support your Mustangs. It was definitely a memorable season and who will ever forget the "I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN!" chants!   
 

WINTER SPORTS AWARDS - THANK YOU! 

 

Thanks to parents and students who attended our Winter Sports Awards event! Congratulations to our teams, MVPs and Scholar Athletes for a truly memorable season!     
 
COUNSELING OFFICE / COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR!!!

 

·         College of Marin Placement testing for Seniors, Tuesday, March 15th

·         Senior Service Days, May 4th and 5th

·         Junior / Senior Career Day, May 18th

·         Senior Awards, Monday, June 6th


INTERESTED IN A HEALTH CARE CAREER?

 

YOUTH HEALTH FORUM - March 18th (THIS FRIDAY) at Kaiser Permanente - 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Students interested in healthcare professions learn firsthand from doctors, nurses, and other hospital professionals about possible career paths and opportunities. Applications are available in the College and Career Center. The deadline has passed but if you are interested, please contact Ms. Madfes below!!  

 

Application for this opportunity is available in the College and Career Center or click here!  

 

For more information, please contact Camille Madfes, School to Career Liaison
898-2121, ext. 329 or e-mail cmadfes@nusd.org 

NUSD DISTRICT/ ADMINISTRATION NEWS
SAN MARIN OPEN HOUSE -  THIS THURSDAY March 17th - 6PM  
 
Please join us this Thursday March 17th for our annual Open House event. You will have an opportunity to stop by and learn about what is happening at San Marin High School. Each department will be in a separate room (see flyer attached) so you will have a chance to learn more about our faculty and see the interesting things our students are doing in their classes, as well as learn about what San Marin has to offer your child. Please remember that this is not a time for parent/teacher conferences. You may drop by at your convenience any time between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Current San Marin families as well as incoming 8th grade families are welcome to attend.
 
SUPERINTENDENT LETTER ON BUDGET - March 2011  
   
Please read Dr. Derby's letter regarding the current status of the NUSD Budget.

Letter can be found here.     
 
"HEADS UP" - Concussion Safety Forum - March 23rd - 5PM  
 

Marin County Office of Education, in partnership with MCAL, MSNO, 16th District PTA and Marin Brain Injury Network, are providing an opportunity on March 23rd from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for parents and educators to learn more about this topic and participate in the "Heads Up" forum. This will be an opportunity for all to understand what a concussion is, what to do if a child has hit their head, what the schools currently do in these situations, what are current best practices for handling, what is current legislation and more.  

 

Dr. Eric Scher, MD, local pediatrician and pediatric Hospitalist for Sutter Health, Marin General will be the lead presenter, in addition to the Marin School Nurses Organization, Marin County Athletic League and the Marin Brain Injury Network.  

 

Flyer can be downloaded here!

Flu Vaccine Advisory  
 

The CDC recommends that most everyone over 6 months still get the flu vaccine especially those who are at high risk of serious flu complications such as young children, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions. 

 

People are encouraged to take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs such as frequent hand washing and covering the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. In addition, people should avoid coming in contact with those who are ill.  Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth where germs live. Those who are sick with flu-like illness, should stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.

Elizabeth Marin, RN, BSN, PHN

NUSD School Nurse

415-897-4206x342 voice mail

Pertussis Booster (Tdap) - Proof required  
 

GOT Tdap?

Just a reminder that students in 6-11th grades should be submitting proof of the pertussis booster(Tdap) NOW to the school office at the school that they presently attend.  Assembly Bill 354 was chaptered into law last fall and requires all 7-12th grade students to be immunized against pertussis in order to avoid exclusion from school on August 24, 2011.  Please call your health provider ASAP to make an appointment to get this vaccine now and/ or submit proof of immunization to the office.  We strongly encourage you to complete this requirement by the end of April in order for the schools to determine who in compliance for next year. Any questions?-call 897-4206 x 342 or email emarin@nusd.org

 

 

 

Elizabeth Marin, RN, BSN, PHN

NUSD School Nurse

415-897-4206x342 voice mail

PTSA NEWS

SAN MARIN PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

 
SM PTSA 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!
SPORTS BOOSTERS
School Store Ad
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.
Casino CardsCASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER! -  April 23rd, 2011

San Marin Sports Boosters will host our annual adult fundraiser event to Saturday, April 23rd. Tickets will be available ONLINE at the end of this week! 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! 
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Why 21st Century Girls need 21st Century Parenting - March 19th    

The Marin Women's Commission presents this seminar on Saturday March, 19th from 9:30AM to 12PM at the Town Center Community Room in Corte Madera.

Annie Fox, M.Ed. helps parents get clear on their true parenting role so that they can give their daughters what they need for healthy social/emotional development in middle school and beyond.

More information including address, seminar information and admission fee is here!  

CALLING ALL STUDENT ARTISTS!! - School Fuel's 7TH Annual Art Smart Showcase is Coming This March!!

 

School Fuel and Northbay ArtWorks present their 7th annual student art show -- Art Smart Showcase 2011.  Now is the time for students to create something for the show, or find a special work that they would like to put on display for the community at a local, professional art gallery. The main objective is to present the creativity and talent of our students and highlight the importance of artistic outlets and art education.  Student creative works of visual art, poetry and music are all encouraged.  Student artwork may be created at or outside of schooll.  We request that art submissions are not to have been shown in a previous Art Smart Showcase. Fireworks

 

All student works must be accompanied by a permission slip available at www.northbayartworks.com or www.novatoschoolfuel.org. Selected works will also move to the NUSD administration building and remain on display throughout April and returned to students after.  Submission deadline is Friday, March 4th.  All submissions can be dropped off at school front offices or Northbay ArtWorks. Show will run March 18 through March 27 at Northbay ArtWorks, 7049 Redwood Blvd. Suite 208  (near the Fire Station).  Show gallery hours are Fridays from 4 to 7pm, Saturdays & Sundays from noon to 4pm. An Artist's Opening Night Reception featuring live student performances will be on Friday, March 18th from 4pm to 7pm.

 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call or email: Stephanie Hart -- Phone: 892-8188. Email: stephanie@northbayartworks.com

     
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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