Volume 10 ~ Issue 23
January 24, 2016    
In This Issue
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents
SAT BOOTCAMP INFO
PTSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
SENIORS ! SAVE THE DATE
NEW NHS DIVING TEAM
March 13th LUCKY RUN/WALK
PSAT/NMSQT RESULTS
FANS IS HIRING
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Good afternoon.  I hope everyone found time to get out and enjoy the sunshine ! Check out the new upcoming events going on at school !
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Thank you,
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Attention Seniors   
and
PARENTS of Seniors !!!

 Novato High on
Tuesday, January 19 - 6pm.   
 
 
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.
 
 
   
 

 CLICK HERE TO SEE FLYER !
SAT BOOT CAMP COMING TO
NOVATO HIGH!
 
The Key to the Redesigned SAT
 

Catalyst's two-day New SAT and ACT 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. At the SAT Bootcamp, students will receive Catalyst's New Sat prep book, self-study materials, and diagnostic tests.
 
The tuition per Bootcamp is just $175. Catalyst offers a reduced price of $95 for 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 will benefit NHS Academic Boosters/PTSA. Sign up soon to reserve your spot!
 
To enroll, visit www.CatalystPrep.com and click on the Bootcamp Sign-Up tab on the website's menu bar or call them at 800.235.0056. For more details, see the attached flyer.
 
New SAT Bootcamp at Novato High School
Saturday, February 27th & Sunday, February 28th
Ideal for students planning to take the March 5 SAT
Students attend both days from 9am - 1pm
 
ACT Bootcamp at Novato High School
Saturday, April 2nd & Sunday, April 3rd
Ideal for students planning to take the April 9 ACT
Students attend both days from 9am - 1pm 
 CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

ATTENTION SENIORS!

   The NHS PTSA Scholarship Application is now available. If you joined the PTSA by December 18, 2015 and have a 2.5 or higher you are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the College and Career Center and attached here (See link below).
 
As part of the application process you are required to give a 2-4 minute presentation to the PTSA Scholarship Committee on April 18th or 19th between 6 and 8pm. The prompt for the presentation is in the application. 
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016* - Please return to Mary Grillo in the College and Career Center.
 
PRESENTATION SIGN UP DEADLINE: APRIL 8, 2016 - Please see Mary Grillo to sign up for your presentation.
 
* NHS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROCESS
Scholarships applications are judged blind. When students turn in their application to the College and Career Center, the applicant's name is taken off and a number assigned before the applications are turned over to the committee for review in order to maintain anonymity.
Committee members will review each application and score it. Those scores are turned in before the live presentations. Each presentation will also be scored. After the presentations, those scores are turned in and combined with the written application scores by an impartial person outside of the scholarship committee.  
Scholarships are not based on academic excellence, but on the combination of experiences the student has had in and out of school, the completeness and thoughtfulness of the application, and the preparation and ideas shared during the presentation. The number of scholarships awarded may change from year to year based on the number of applicants and the budget. Not every student who applies is awarded a scholarship.

FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

 
Seniors!!! Save the date!!!
 
 
Your grad-night celebration is going to be a blast!
9pm - 4am
 



Tickets will be on sale soon ($60 before May 1).

Questions? Want more Info?
Contact Krista Peach (ktapeach@aol.com)
or Julie Fritz (juliefritz73@me.com)
 

PARENTS: Want to help us create an unforgettable night
of fun for our 2016 seniors? Our next planning meeting
is Tuesday Feb 9, 6:30pm, NHS Library -- please join us!
 

 
Novato High Now Has A DivingTeam!
 
 
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.

 
 
Register Today for the 2016 5K & 10K
LUCKY RUN/WALK
Presented by Safe and Sober Grad of Novato

 
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.
 

 
 
Education Facility Master Plan
 
 
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. 
   

 
 
PSAT/NMSQT RESULTS
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 !
 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
 
CALENDAR
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JANUARY

MONDAY 25TH 
WARM COAT/BLANKET DRIVE  CAMPUS-WIDE  ALL DAY
TUESDAY 26TH
WARM COAT/BLANKET DRIVE  CAMPUS-WIDE  ALL DAY
MSA APPLICATION DEADLINE  CAMPUS-WIDE   ALL DAY

WEDNESDAY 27TH 
WARM COAT/BLANKET DRIVE  CAMPUS-WIDE  ALL DAY
ELAC MEETING  NHS LIBRARY  6:00pm to 7:30pm        

THURSDAY 28TH 
WARM COAT/BLANKET DRIVE  CAMPUS-WIDE  ALL DAY
 
FRIDAY 29TH 
WARM COAT/BLANKET DRIVE  CAMPUS-WIDE  ALL DAY  

RALLY  NHS GORDON GYM  11:25am to 12:25pm

SATURDAY 30TH 
MSA THEATRE AUDITIONS  PAC  10:00am to 4:00pm

WINTER FORMAL DANCE  NHS GORDON GYM  7:00pm to 10:00pm

SUNDAY 31ST
MSA THEATRE AUDITIONS  PAC  10:00am to 4:00pm


FEBRUARY 


MONDAY 1ST 
MSA THEATRE BOOSTERS MEETING  NHS LIBRARY  6:30pm to 8pm  
  
TUESDAY 2ND 
CAHSEE TESTING  NHS  GYM  9am to 12:30pm
SSC MEETING  NHS CONFERENCE ROOM  3pm to 5pm


WEDNESDAY 3RD 
CAHSEE TESTING  NHS  GYM  9am to 12:30pm
VISUAL ARTS MEETING  ART CLASSROOM 2802  6:00pm to 7pm

THURSDAY 4TH 
MINIMUM DAY  CAMPUS-WIDE  ALL DAY 
ACADEMIC BOOSTERS MTG  NHS LIBRARY  6:00pm to 7pm
PTSA GENERAL MTG  NHS LIBRARY  7:00pm to 8pm

FRIDAY 5TH 

SATURDAY 6TH 
LINAEA FESTIVAL (MSA) FOLSOM, CA  ALL DAY
MSA DANCE AUDITIONS  DANCE STUDIO  10:00am to 4pm

SUNDAY 7TH
MSA DANCE AUDITIONS  DANCE STUDIO  10:00am to 4pm