Volume 10 ~ Issue 5
September 6, 2015
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A-K - Mary DiCarlo
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L-Z - Kelley Mitchell 897-6204
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Counseling Office Hours
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Counseling office is open 7:30-3:30pm
Parent drop in hours
Tuesday 1-3pm
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Monday - Thursday
3:00 pm - 4:30pm
NHS Library
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Good Morning ! If you haven't already looked at the urgent request for someone to chair the Black and Gold Auction, please consider helping out. Thank you to anyone who may have already stepped up to the plate to take on the job. We all appreciate greatly those who are willing and able to volunteer.
NHS eNews Editor
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60 and over survey !
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Hi All,
Last year the County of Marin conducted a survey to address workforce housing in our community. Now there is an interest in getting information from members of our community who are 60 years of age or older (which includes me :) .....) to help determine the county's goals, activities, and funding priorities for federal and county funds for the next four years. If you are a part of this group, you may want to complete the following survey and share the link as broadly as possible within our community. Paper surveys are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese to those who need it by contacting the Department of Health and Human Services at (415) 473-3696.
www.MarinHHS.org/agingsurvey
Thank you for helping make our community a better place to live!
Mary Jane Burke
Marin County Superintendent of Schools
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UPDATE: CASSPP Testing Results and Student Score Reports
The California Department of Education (CDE) has indicated that the testing results from last year's California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) testing will be available by mid-September.
Individual student score reports will be mailed to parents once the district receives them from the state. It is unknown when NUSD will be receiving the student score reports but the CDE has indicated they began mailing them in late August and it will take at least one month for all reports to be sent to the districts. For information about the Student Score Report that parents of students in grades 3-8 and 11 last year will receive can be found on the CAASPP Individual Score Reports webpage.
ACTUALIZACIÓN: CASSPP Resultados de Pruebas e Informes para Estudiantes
El Departamento de Educación de California (CDE) ha indicado que los resultados de las pruebas de evaluación educativa de California del año pasado de Rendimiento de los Estudiantes y el Progreso (CAASPP) las pruebas estarán disponibles a mediados de septiembre.
Individuales informes de resultados del estudiante se enviarán por correo a los padres una vez que el distrito les recibe del Estado. No se sabe cuándo NUSD va a recibir los informes de resultados de los estudiantes, pero el CDE ha indicado que comenzaron enviarlos por correo a finales de agosto y que le llevará al menos un mes para todos los informes que se envían a los distritos. Para obtener información sobre el informe del estudiante que los padres de los estudiantes en los grados 3-8 y 11 el año pasado se pueden encontrar en los informes de resultados de las pruebas del estudiante CAASPP página web.
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Safe and Sober Grad Planning Meeting
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Come join us as we begin planning for this year's Safe and Sober Grad Night!
Tuesday, Sept 8, 6:30 - 8pm
NHS Library
Freshman, sophomore and junior parents encouraged to attend! Come be a part of the fun, find out what this night is all about, and support a safe grad night for our seniors.
Questions?
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YEARBOOK INFORMATION
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For Senior Parents to Purchase a Baby Ad Go To:
Do you have great photos of your Novato High student and their family and siblings who also attend Novato High?
To have them included in the Yearbook this year, please send us photos to:
Do you have great photos of your Novato High student (and their friends) when they were younger that you would like included in this year's Yearbook?
Please send photos to :novatohighyearbook@gmail.com Thank you! Ricki Eggert Novato High Yearbook Advisor
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SPOTS LEFT
FOR JROTC ELECTIVE CLASS
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You can still enroll in one of three JROTC courses that are listed below:
- Freshman/sophomore level course to guide you through high school academics.
- English learner level course to assist with language development.
- Junior/senior level course to assist with career/college preparation.
Please visit www.marinsjuniorrotc.weebly.com for additional information or call Mr. Hiroshi "Colonel" Yamaguchi at 415-314-5429. Both instructors are AVID certified and Mr. Yamaguchi recently taught the ELD Summer Course at NHS using the Kevin Clarke Consulting Firm best teaching practices.
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NHS Tutoring Center Opens
Tuesday, September 8th
Does your student need extra help or guidance in a class?
Novato High School offers excellent FREE tutoring and a quiet space to do homework or group projects in the library. The NHS Tutoring Center's goals are to provide all students WALK IN access to a safe and quiet space to complete assignments and access pro tutors who are caring and will assist students with understanding complex subject matter through out their NHS career.
We are happy to provide support in Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, English, ELL and Spanish.
We are lucky to have students from the Dominican College and community members from all over the Novato community.
The Tutoring Center meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the NHS LIBRARY from 3:00pm-4:30pm
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Free Sports at Dominican
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Hello,
I hope the year is off to a great start for you and your families! I am happy to share information about a great after school sports program for Marin middle and high school students offered by Dominican University of California. This free sports program, being held in the new Dominican sports facility, Allen Athletics Complex, offers sports programs, sport clinics, and open gym time. Additionally, they offer transportation from Terra Linda and San Rafael high schools and possibly other central locations Attached is the schedule in both English and Spanish. The program currently runs from 3:30 to 5:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The program was for high schools students last year and they have now expanded middle student students. All students from Marin are invited. This is a great opportunity for kids to play sports and an especially good opportunity for families who may not be able to afford to pay for sports clinics or recreation programs for their kids. Please share with the parents in your schools.
If you need additional information, please contact the Cory Hansen, the Coordinator, at cory.hansen@dominican.edu or feel free to contact my office if we can assist in any way.
Ken Lippi
Ken Lippi
Assistant Superintendent
Marin County Office of Education
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94903
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SAT Bootcamp coming to Novato High!
You don't have to be a genius to outsmart the SAT. Catalyst's SAT Bootcamps arm students with go-to strategies for every question they'll face on the day of the test so they can march into the test with confidence, momentum, and every key strategy fresh in their mind. After Catalyst's SAT Bootcamp here at Novato High School, you'll know how to write a perfect essay for any question they ask, how to avoid the biggest answer traps, and how to tackle every type of question that's guaranteed to be on the test!
A Catalyst Bootcamp is coming up!
Catalyst is offering a two-day SAT Bootcamp to be held at Novato High on September 20 and September 27. Students attend both days. This is ideal for students planning to take the SAT on October 3. Catalyst offers a reduced price of $95 for all students who qualify for free and reduced lunch, and NHS Academic Boosters will also have scholarships available. Please contact Assistant Principal Nickl in the counseling office to request a scholarship. A portion of the proceeds from all full price sign ups for this Bootcamp will benefit NHS Academic Boosters. Sign up soon to reserve your spot! For more details, see the attached flyer and visit the Catalyst website: www.CatalystPrep.com .
Reilly Crabbs, Class of 2015, took this course, and here is what she had to say: "Catalyst Prep Bootcamp seems daunting at first, two full days of SAT prep, ugh. But, the class is extremely interactive and the time flew by. At Catalyst Prep Bootcamp I learned many tricks I didn't even know I needed. My SAT score raised 200 points after this Bootcamp. This class is a 10/10. I would definitely recommend it!"
IMPORTANT: We must have a minimum of 15 students sign up to hold the boot camp. To date 6 students are signed up. Grab a friend and sign up today!
Reilly Crabbs, Class of 2015, took this course, and here is what she had to say: "Catalyst Prep Bootcamp seems daunting at first, two full days of SAT prep, ugh. But, the class is extremely interactive and the time flew by. At Catalyst Prep Bootcamp I learned many tricks I didn't even know I needed. My SAT score raised 200 points after this Bootcamp. This class is a 10/10. I would definitely recommend it!"
IMPORTANT: We must have a minimum of 15 students sign up to hold the boot camp. To date 6 students are signed up. Grab a friend and sign up today!
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DINE & DONATE @ Finnegan's
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Homecoming Parade Night - Dine & Donate for NHS Football!
Stop by Finnegan's Marin at 877 Grant Ave. any time on
and 15% of your total bill (beverages included) will go to NHS Football! Enjoy the Homecoming Parade down Grant Ave. and then stop in for a bite to eat! No flyer needed - simply mention "NHS Football" to your server.
Thank you for your support!
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URGENT!
CHAIR(S) FOR BLACK AND GOLD AUCTION NEEDED!
(PEOPLE, NOT FURNITURE!)
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Do you love getting together with your friends and other parents to support Novato High School?
Do you want NHS PTSA to continue offering amazing programs like after school tutoring, scholarships, and classroom support?
Do you want NHS PTSA to continue to offer excellent resources such as the newly renovated library and other campus improvements?
The monies raised at the Black and Gold Auction are critical to funding the events and programs PTSA supports at NHS and we need your help!
Please consider helping the PTSA with this very important and special event. We are envisioning a fun evening with dinner, a small silent auction, an exciting Fund a Need opportunity and an assortment of exclusive Pay to Play signups. Much of the groundwork has already been laid - we already have a strong team of experienced committee volunteers, as well as the site, an emcee, and entertainment. Our past chair has even graciously made herself available for consultation. We just need a new leader to step up (or leaders - grab a friend to help!) You could be the person to ensure this is another magical and memorable event and to help PTSA continue its programs for the year. Contact Beth DeWitt, PTSA President at
or 415/234-6899 to start the conversation and make a difference in your high school community!
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DATE CHANGE FOR SENIOR COLLEGE NIGHT !
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Senior College Night is on September 30 and not September 23?
We made the change due to the religious holiday of Yom Kippur.
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CALENDAR
DATES TO REMEMBER
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MON September 7-- LABOR DAY HOLIDAY -- NO SCHOOL !! TUE September 8-- Safe Grad Meeting - NHS Library-- 6:30 to 8pm WED September 9-- 9th Grade Parent Night-- PAC-- 7pm to 8:30 SAT September 12-- ACT Testing-- NHS Campus-- 7:30am to 1:30pm
SAT September 12--NHS Football vs Terra Nova-- 9:30 to 4pm
MON September 14-- Sports Boosters Meeting-- NHS Library 7pm to 9pm
WED September 16-- PTSA Executive Board Meeting-- NHS Library-- 5:30 to 7pm
THURS September 17-- Minimum Day Schedule !
THUR September 17-- NHS Freshman Football-- 4:30 to 6:30pm @ Justin Siena High School
THURS September 17-- NHS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT !
NHS CAMPUS-- 6:00 to 8:30pm
FRI September 18-- NHS JV & VARSITY Football-- 4:30 to 9pm @ Justin Siena High School
SAT September 20-- Senior Portraits-- NHS Library-- 10am to 2pm
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School-to-Career Partnership Internship
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Internships look great on college and job applications and can give you important information about the work environment of your chosen career interest. Internship applications are available in the College and Career Center. The deadline to submit your Fall 2015 Internship Application is Friday, September 18th. Juniors and seniors are given priority of internship placements.
Please see Ms. Sita Aiello in the College and Career Center for more information. She is on campus on Wednesdays. Sita can also be reached via email at
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2015 Waterfront Pops!
The Marin Symphony's annual Waterfront Pops concert this year features The Beatles on October 3, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Marin Civic Center Lagoon. Enjoy live music in the fresh air while the kids run around on the lawn with a fireworks extravaganza at the end. Bring your picnic and wine or buy from the food trucks. Kids under 12 are free.
2015 Waterfront Pops!
El concierto anual del Marin Sinfónica Waterfront Pops de este año cuenta con los Beatles en 3 de octubre 2015 a las 6:00 pm en la Laguna al Centro Cívico de Marín. Disfruta de la música en vivo en el aire fresco mientras los niños corren en el césped con un gran espectáculo de fuegos artificiales al final. Traiga su picnic y vino, o comprar comida a los camiones de comida. Los niños menores de 12 años entran gratis.
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Online link to become a member:
Black and Gold Membership
receives
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regular home football and basketball games.
Do you have your Black and Gold SWAG?
NHS Spirit Wear can be purchased at all home football games.
Booth is located next to the snack shack.
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FANS IS HIRING!
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FANS has positions open at 7 different school sites plus we are in need of substitutes. If interested please call for more information, or go to www.nusd.org.
Thank You,
Gina Proffitt
Program Specialist, FANS, NUSD
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