San Marin    High School eNews Weekly Roundup 
May 23, 2011

                         Dream Big! Work Hard!                 

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 Greetings!     

It's that time of year... celebrations and congratulations to our students and their achievements over the past year. Spring sports seasons are moving through NCS playoffs and our end of year music performances are happening as well.  Finals are just around the corner (please note schedule change listed below) but the good news is one more three day weekend before the end of the school year!!

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. San Marin Drama has added a new Facebook page as well.  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, 5/23
    SMASB Sports Awards - 7:30PM - Gym
      
*Tuesday, 5/24
                
*Wednesday, 5/25  
      NCS Softball Playoffs - Hercules @ San Marin - 7:00PM
                     
*Thursday, 5/26
      Music Spring Showcase - 6:30PM - Gates Center
     
*Friday, 5/27
            
*Saturday, 5/28
     NCS Baseball Playoffs - Winner of El Cerrito/Moreau Catholic vs. San Marin @San Marin - 5:00PM
FINALS SCHEDULE CHANGE

 

FRIDAY

JUNE 10th

MONDAY

JUNE 13th

TUESDAY

JUNE 14th

WEDNESDAY

JUNE 15th

P4    8:20 -   10:15

Brk  10:15 - 10:30

P8/9   10:35 -12:30

P3    8:20 - 10:15

Brk  10:15 -10:30

P7   10:35 -12:30

P2    8:20 -   10:15

Brk  10:15 - 10:30

P6   10:35 - 12:30

P1    8:20 -   10:15

Brk  10:15 - 10:30

P5   10:35 - 12:30

CLASS OF 2011 IMPORTANT DATES

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR!!!

  • Sunday, May 29th - Senior Prom
  • Monday, June 6th - 6:30PM Senior Awards Night - Seniors receiving awards will receive notification via mail about one week prior to the event.
  • Wednesday, June 8th - 7:00 a.m. Senior Breakfast
  • Thursday, June 16th - 12PM to 2PM - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal
  • Thursday, June 16th - 7:00PM Graduation Mead Football Field
  • Thursday, June 16th -  Safe Graduation, Rolling Hills. Seniors will leave from San Marin parking lot immediately following Graduation Ceremony and be picked up by 4 a.m. the morning after.

SPORTS BOOSTERS

2011 SPRING SPORTS AWARDS -  Monday, May 23rd - 7:30PM Award

 

Tonight!

We will celebrate the accomplishments of our spring sports student athletes both on the field and in the classroom. The 2011 Spring Sports Awards will be in the gym from 7:30 to 9:00PM. Coaches, parents and student athletes from all grades are invited to attend!

MUSIC NEWS

SPRING SHOWCASE - May 26th - 6:30PM

 

Our SPRING SHOWCASE is this Thursday, May 26th at 6:30pm. This is an event that was not previously in the music calendar. The music department will be showcasing orchestra, show choir and many solos. Doors open at 6:15 and tickets are $5 at the door and an additional $5 if you choose to have dinner. For dinner you will have a choice of a pulled pork sandwich or chili, a salad and a beverage. This promises to be a fun evening so mark your calendars and plan to be there.  
 
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER NEWS
CAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION - "COLLEGE PREP CAMP
  
In an effort to get more kids into college, The Cal Alumni Association (UC Berkeley) is offering a College Prep Camp in the mountains in Pinecrest, CA. We'll be giving kids hands-on help with their entire college application process, including SAT prep advice, personal statement workshops, financial aid presentations, and much more! We're especially excited to help make the college application process fun and relaxing, by holding workshops in the woods with high schoolers from all over the Bay Area.
NUSD DISTRICT/ ADMINISTRATION NEWS
SUPERINTENDENT'S MAY NEWSLETTER

 

Acting Superintendent Pam Conklin has submitted her Monthly Newsletter.  Her newsletter can be found here.

REFRIGERATOR NEEDED!

 

The NUSD Preschool and Early Intervention Program is looking for a donation of a used refrigerator. We would like it to be 18 cubic feet in size and must be in good working condition for their program. If you have a refrigerator to donate, please contact Jill Healy or Tanya Myers at 883-3942.

WHOLE FOODS GIVES BACK TO NOVATO SCHOOLS

Whole Foods Novato will be conducting a special shopping day on June 14.
All store purchases that day will generate a 5% donation to School Fuel.
 

Anyone is welcome to shop on June 14. It's great timing to stock up for your end of the school year celebration!

Pertussis Booster (Tdap) - Proof required  
    

NO SHOT→ NO SCHOOL

 

Please turn in Tdap immunization records to the school office NOW in order for students in 7-12 grades to avoid exclusion from school August 24, 2011. Class schedules will be held and students will not be allowed to attend school unless they show proof of Tdap immunization.

 

NO VACUNA→ NO ESCUELA

Favor de traer el registro de la vacuna Tdap (tos ferina) a la oficina ahora para que su estudiante del grado 7 al 12 no sea excluido el 24 de agosto 2011. De otra manera, el estudiante no tendrá horario de clases, ni podrá asistir a la escuela hasta tener la escuela este registro de Tdap.

 


Elizabeth Marin, RN, BSN, PHN

NUSD School Nurse

415-897-4206x342 voice mail

RESOURCES FOR TDap IMMUNIZATION 
 

If you have not yet turned in proof of your child's Tdap shot, please do so now to avoid exclusion of 7th-12th graders from school on August 24, 2011. We expect large num be rs of students will try to get their shot in the summer. Lines will be long at the doctors' offices and lines will be long to turn in proof of Tdap on the first day of school-This could prevent your child from getting their class schedule. If your child still needs to get a Tdap shot please do one of the following:

 

   1. Schedule an appointment now to get the Tdap shot with your doctor.

    2. If you do not have health insurance or you cannot afford it, you can:

           a)Call the Children's Health Initiative at 415-473-3449 to see if you qualify for some programs to help families in need.

  

    3.   If you do not have insurance, or if you are underinsured, or if you have a high insurance deductible:

           a) Call the Marin County Health and Wellness Center Immunization Clinic for an appointment at 415-473-4400 to get a Tdap shot. They are located at 3260 Kerner Blvd in San Rafael . You must have an appointment!!

 

      4. Return the proof of Tdap immunization to your school office by:

a)Giving it to the school office

b)Fax the proof of Tdap to your school fax number: 415-892-8284.

c)Or mail proof of Tdap to: _SMHS 15 San Marin Drive , Novato CA 94945_.

NOVATO LIBRARY SUMMER READING

Teen Summer Reading@ the Novato and South Library

June 11 - August 13, 2011   Sign-ups begin June 1

 

Flyer Here

 

Read & Win Prizes!

Grand Prize ~ $50 Visa® Gift Card PLUS weekly raffle prizes

$15 gift certificates to your favorite stores and SF Giants tickets too! Register from home or in the library at http://teens.marinlibrary.org

How to Win:

  • Read a book of your choice
  • ¨Submit a review online
  • Earn one e-raffle ticket for each review

Join Us for Our Other Summer Programs

 

Jewelry Workshop -  Wednesday, June 22, 3:30-5:00 Novato Library Thursday, August 4, 3:30-5:00 South Novato Library Sign up required

 

Henna Body Art  - Monday, June 28, 3:00-4:30 Novato Library Tuesday, July 12, 3:00-4:30 South Novato Library Sign up and Parental permission required

 

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows II Release Party! Thursday, July 14, 7:00-8:30 Novato Library

End of Summer Gaming Party Friday, August 12, 1:00 - 3:00 Novato Library Friday August 26, 1:00 - 3:00 South Novato Library Pizza, Rock Band, Wii Sports, DDR & Need For Speed!
Read It & Meet Book Discussions Monthly meetings. Novato Library. Call for times & titles.

Marin County Novato Library1720 Novato Blvd. Novato, CA 94947

 415-897-1142http://www.marinlibrary.org

 
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - June 20 - July 29 

 

The Summer Internship Program provides a 6-week intensive career exploration opportunity for students to gain hands-on workplace skills while learning about a particular career of interest.  Students  intern 9 hours per week with a local business or organization and work closely with a mentor supervisor. The summer program also includes a Career Management class. Internship applications are now available in the College and Career Center .

 

Steve and Kate's Kid's Camps

 

Looking for dynamic high school sophomores and juniors to join our team for an unpaid, summer apprenticeship in one of the following areas: Sewing & Fashion Design, Culinary Arts, Music Recording, Performing Arts or Ceramics. Previous experience working with children and proven interest in the subject-area you're applying for are preferred. Please complete the online application at http://www.steveandkatescamp.com/workwithus.html  

 

 

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Guide Dogs for the Blind is excited to announce that applications are now available on our web site for our summer internship program.  I wanted to make sure eligible students at your school were aware and had an opportunity to apply if they were so inclined.  Please feel free to contact me directly with questions.  Please have all interested students go to our web site, www.guidedogs.com to read our job descriptions and consider applying.

 

Intern with Marin Organic! 

Create the solutions. Become the change. All are welcome to apply. 

The Marin Organic School Lunch and Gleaning Program is helping to transform the school lunch choices for our kids. Six years ago, Marin Organic saw the potential in creatively connecting local farms to local schools to help our communities thrive. Now this extraordinary program each week enables 10,000 students from more than half of Marin's schools to eat organic foods grown in Marin, while actively fostering a strong sense of place in children. Please join us! Marin Organic is offering 4 School Lunch Internships this spring.

Please contact Scott@MarinOrganic.org to apply today. More information on http://www.marinorganic.com/organic_school_lunch.php 

 

IT Training Internship for Graduating Seniors

Free IT Training for 18-24 year olds who live in the DC, MD, or VA, Providence, Boston, New York City, Atlanta, San Francisco Bay Area.  Any one with a high school diploma or a GED who are between the ages of 18-24 yrs old and have an interest in IT Refer them to this sitehttp://www.yearup.org/to learn more about this free program. This program asks for a 1 year commitment between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. They provide the student with a stipend and after six months, internships at companies such as Freddie Mac and AOL to name a few.   Check out the website. www.yearup.org Year Up is a one-year, intensive training program that provides urban young adults 18-24, with a unique combination of technical and professional skills, college credits, an educational stipend and corporate apprenticeship. Success of their graduates -- enabling them to move on to full-time employment and higher education Year Up is about providing opportunities for urban young adults to demonstrate their true potential. 

We have achieved excellent results to date:   
· 100% placement of qualified students into apprenticeships   
· 83% student retention   
· 90% of apprentices meet or exceed apprenticeship partner expectations   
· 87% of graduates placed in full or part-time positions within 4 months of graduation   
· $15/hr average wage at placement  

   

Marin Conservation Corp is looking for students to work this summer!

You must be 15 by the start of the program, but not have attained age 19 by the end of the program. Have a desire to work in the outdoors and become involved in the development and maintenance of the nation's national resources. The application for the summer job can be picked up in the College and Career Center.

 

 

 

 

 

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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