Volume 10 ~ Issue 22
January 17, 2016
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A-K - Mary DiCarlo
415-892-3205
L-Z - Kelley Mitchell 415-897-6204
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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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Enjoy the rest of your three day weekend ! No school tomorrow and don't forget OPEN HOUSE and a minimum day schedule this Thursday !
Thank you,
NHS eNews Editor
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Attention Seniors
and
PARENTS of Seniors !!!
Novato High on
Tuesday, January 19 - 6pm.
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NUSD and 10,000 Degrees will be hosting an important information session for SENIOR PARENTS
on how to pay for college.
10,000 degrees will be working with you NEXT WEEK to fill out financial aid forms. Please join us for a fun and engaging evening to learn about this process, what you need to bring to file for financial aid, and how to access free money!
The information session will be available in both Spanish and English. The sessions will be held at Novato High on Tuesday, January 19 - 6pm.
The English presentation will be held in the old gym. The Spanish presentation will be held in the cafeteria.
Childcare will be provided.
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You're invited to
NHS OPEN HOUSE
JANUARY 21ST
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Novato High is holding an 8th Grade Information Night and Open House on Thursday, January 21, 6-8 pm. Teachers and students will be showcasing the best of NHS with student presentations and displays in every department. For parents of incoming 9th graders, this is a wonderful opportunity to see the great things going on at NHS and to check out the class offerings for next year. The evening will begin in the Gordon Gym for a brief introduction of the evening. Parents and students will then be invited to explore the campus and classrooms. There will be a no-host food truck on campus with burgers and comfort food for purchase during the event.
This will be a minimum day at school to allow teachers to prepare.
La Preparatoria de Novato High School tendrá su noche de información para los alumnos y padres del Octavo Grado y el evento de Puertas Abiertas (Open House) el Jueves, 21 de Enero de las 6pm-8pm. Los profesores y los estudiantes estarán mostrando lo mejor de NHS con presentaciones de los estudiantes en cada departamento. Para los padres de estudiantes por entrar al 9º grado, esta es una oportunidad maravillosa de ver las grandes cosas que suceden en NHS y de revisar las clases ofrecidas para el próximo año. El evento se iniciará en el Gimnasio "Gordon Gym" con una breve introducción. Después, se invitara a los padres y estudiantes a explorar el campus y aulas.Habrá un camión de comida (no-anfitrión) en la escuela con hamburguesas y comida, por si gusta comprar durante el evento.
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ACT vs SAT
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 6:30 - 8:30pm Novato Library 1720 Novato Blvd Novato, CA 94947
Learn about major changes to the SAT and ACT, as well as the differences and similarities between these two tests.In this free program, instructor Dale Steinmann will explain major changes to the SAT effective March 2016 and changes to the ACT essay effective September 2015. Dale will highlight the differences and similarities between these two tests and offer insights about how students can choose which test to take as part of their college admissions process. This workshop is designed for high school juniors and their parents; all high school students are welcome to attend.
For more information on our presenter Dale Steinmann Contact.
For more information, call the Novato Library at 415-473-2050. Email Disclaimer: http://www.marincounty.org/main/disclaimers
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Informational meeting for 2016
NHS Swim Team
Informational meeting for 2016 NHS Swim Team - Wednesday January 20th at lunch time for the 2016 Swim Season - Boys/Girls. We will meet at the pool deck unless it's raining we will meet in the gym.
Thank you all!
Denise McIntyre
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Novato High Now Has A DivingTeam!
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For the first time (or at least the first time in a very long time) Novato High will have a Diving Team. The team will accompany the swim team to meets and compete as part of the NHS Swim and Diving Team.
Renown Marin County diver David Cotton will coach.
No diving experience necessary!
All students who are interested, or think they might be interested, please contact Sam@Neff.Org for more information.
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JROTC CADETS EARN CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS
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The JROTC is proud to announce that three cadets earn congressional nominations to either attend the Air Force Academy, West Point or Naval Academy recently. Cadets Cooper Cone, Reily Bolton and Lauren Benjamin all received the great news over the Christmas break. All three cadets are extremely strong in leadership, academics, athletics and character.
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JROTC Shadow Day Competition
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NHS students:
The Shadow Day will be held:
Thursday, January 21st from 1230-4:30 pm
Followed by a Family BBQ at 5:00 pm.
Rich "Sarge" Muench Instructor, NHS AFJROTC 625 Arthur St. Novato CA, 94947 707-450-8260
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Mark your Calendars!
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Academic Awards Night
Coming February 10
The annual Academic Awards Night will be held on Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 pm in the Gordon Gym. All students who made Honor Roll for Fall Semester, and those who have earned Academic Letters and Pins will be recognized.
In addition there will be special awards for extraordinary academic achievement and exceptional academic improvement.
Invitations will be mailed home soon!
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Register Today for the 2016 5K & 10K
LUCKY RUN/WALK
Presented by Safe and Sober Grad of Novato
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Sunday, March 13th, 8:00AM
Be true to your New Year's Resolution in getting physically fit and register today for the annual 5K & 10K Lucky Run/Walk happening on Sunday, March 13th, 8:00AM throughout the Hamilton wetlands.
This year all registration will be done on-line. Go to Active.com and search Lucky Run to sign-up with a credit card.
All proceeds for the event will support this years graduation celebration and those in years to come.
Awards, free snacks and drinks, raffle prizes as well as a prize for the most festive leprechaun will be available. Bring a friend and come join in on the fun!!
(Race packet pick-up will be on March 12th from 12:00 Noon - 3:00PM at Pasta Pomodoro, Vintage Oaks. 20% of all meals purchased at Pasta Pomodoro on March 12th will benefit Safe & Sober Grad of Novato. This includes lunch, dinner and take out.)
Contact Jill Everingham at jkeveringham@att.net if you have any questions about the race, or if you are interested in serving as a volunteer or sponsoring the run.
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Education Facility Master Plan
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The Novato Unified School District is beginning the process of developing a district-wide education facility master plan in order to completely understand the district's facility needs, including the impact of the shift of 21st Century learning on classrooms and learning spaces.
The process will include at least two meetings with each school community. All school staff, parents/guardians and students are invited to attend and provide input.
The first meeting for Novato High School will take place on Monday, February 8, 2016 from 3:30-5:30 pm in the NHS Library.
This first meeting will be an information gathering meeting where the currently identified needs are reviewed as well as an opportunity to submit additional suggestions. Subsequent meetings will include clarifying the schools educational needs, reviewing the school's list of projects including the identification of technology needs, and prioritization of projects.
WLC Architects has been contracted to lead this process and will be facilitating all meetings along with Karen Maloney, Assistant Superintendent Business & Operations.
un plan maestro sobre las instalaciones educativas
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Novato está iniciando el proceso de desarrollo de un plan maestro sobre las instalaciones educativas en todo el distrito, para entender por completo las necesidades de dichas instalaciones, incluyendo el impacto del cambio de aprendizaje del siglo 21 en los salones de clase y en los espacios donde se aprende.
El proceso incluirá al menos dos reuniones con la comunidad de cada escuela. Todos, incluyendo el personal escolar, los padres de familia y tutores, así como los alumnos, están invitados a asistir y a dar su opinión y punto de vista.
La primera reunión para la escuela Novato High School tendrá lugar el 8 de febrero 3:30-5:30pm. Esta primera reunión será para recabar información y revisar las necesidades que se han identificado actualmente, y para dar oportunidad a que se sometan sugerencias adicionales. Las reuniones posteriores incluirán aclaraciones sobre las necesidades educativas de la escuela, revisión de la lista de proyectos de la escuela, incluyendo la identificación de las necesidades en tecnología y la prioritización de proyectos.
La empresa WLC Architects ha sido contratada para liderar este proceso y estará llevando la batuta en todas las reuniones junto con Karen Maloney, Superintendente Asistente de Negocios y Operaciones.
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Information Regarding Solar Panels
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January 19, 2016, 6-8 pm, Novato High School Library
Proposed solar projects for the following schools will be reviewed: Novato High, San Jose, Rancho, Lynwood, Loma Verde and Hamilton
In addition, detailed information on the proposed solar panel placements can be found on the Solar Energy webpage on the NUSD website at http://bit.ly/1TNTzKi.
El 19 de enero de 2016, de 6 a 8 pm, en la Biblioteca (Library) de Novato High School
Los proyectos solares propuestos serán revisados para las siguientes escuelas: Novato High, San Jose, Rancho, Lynwood, Loma Verde y Hamilton
Además, la información detallada sobre los lugares de colocación propuestos sobre Energía Solar se puede encontrar en el sitio web del distrito NUSD en http://bit.ly/1TNTzKi .
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PSAT/NMSQT RESULTS
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Dear Parents,
The score reports for the PSAT/NMSQT can now be seen online. Please go to the following link: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scores. To view scores your student will need to make an account with the College Board. The sign up is free. The hard copy score reports of the PSAT will come in late January. Once those scores are delivered to Novato High we will disseminate those scores to the students. .
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FANS IS HIRING !
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Part time jobs with convenient hours.
Please call if you have any questions.
Thank You,
Gina Proffitt
Program Specialist, FANS, NUSD
415 892-2115 main line
415 493-4453 direct / district phone
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CALENDAR
JANUARY 2016
MON.18TH NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Holiday
TUES. 19TH
9TH GRADE SCHEDULING PRESENTATION (COUNSELORS) HEALTH/GEOGRAPHY CLASSES--- ALL DAY WARM COAT/BLANKET DRIVE - LEADERSHIP---CAMPUS WIDE--- ALL DAY Financial Aid Workshop for Seniors(M.Grillo)---CampusWide--- All Day
WED. 20TH
9TH GRADE SCHEDULING PRESENTATION (COUNSELORS)
HEALTH/GEOGRAPHY CLASSES--- ALL DAY
WARM COAT/BLANKET DRIVE - LEADERSHIP---CAMPUS WIDE--- ALL DAY
PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD MTG---NHS LIBRARY--- 5:30 TO 7PM
THURS. 21ST
MINIMUM DAY
NHS OPEN HOUSE/8TH GRADE INFORMATION NIGHT
NHS CAMPUS 6:00 TO 8:00PM
9TH GRADE SCHEDULING PRESENTATION (COUNSELORS)
HEALTH/GEOGRAPHY CLASSES--- ALL DAY
WARM COAT/BLANKET DRIVE - LEADERSHIP---CAMPUS WIDE--- ALL DAY
FRI. 22ND
WARM COAT/BLANKET DRIVE - LEADERSHIP---CAMPUS WIDE--- ALL DAY
FOLSOM JAZZ FESTIVAL - MSA MUSIC---FOLSOM,CA--- ALL DAY
MSA WORDS & MUSIC---PAC---7:00 TO 9PM
SAT. 23RD
FOLSOM JAZZ FESTIVAL - MSA MUSIC---FOLSOM,CA--- ALL DAY
MSA WORDS & MUSIC---PAC---7:00 TO 9PM
SUN. 24TH
FOLSOM JAZZ FESTIVAL - MSA MUSIC---FOLSOM,CA--- ALL DAY
MSA WORDS & MUSIC---PAC---7:00 TO 9PM
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