Volume 10 ~ Issue 25
February 7, 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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Good afternoon ! Only four more days before mid-Winter break. If you are not into football, I hope you are out enjoying the lack of crowds everywhere else !
JUNIORS - CHECK OUT MESSAGE BELOW FOR YOU ABOUT SCHEDULES FOR NEXT YEAR !!!!
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Enjoy the Super Bowl Fans _!!!!
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Thank you,
NHS eNews Editor
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Education Facility Master Plan
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You are invited to join us at a community meeting to discuss the future of our schools. WLC Architects, the firm assisting us with our Education Facility Master Plan, will be leading a community meeting at Novato High School on
Monday, February 8th from 3:30 to 5:00pm in the library
Join us for a productive and informational meeting to discuss possible options for our campus.
Usted está invitado a unirse a nosotros en una reunión comunitaria para discutir el futuro de nuestras escuelas . WLC Architects, la firma ayudándonos con nuestro Plan Maestro de Instalaciones de Educación , estará al frente de una junta comunitaria en Novato High School secundaria
El lunes, 8 de febrero de 3:30-5:00 pm en la biblioteca
Únase a nosotros para una reunión productiva e informativa para discutir las posibles opciones para nuestro campus .
Assistant Principal
Novato High School
415-898-2125
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"It's that season of the year!
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"It's that season of the year! Sniffles and germs are everywhere! Let's help our teachers re-stock on Kleenex and hand sanitizer. Please bring your donations to the office by Wednesday, February 10 at 11 am. We are providing the teachers and staff with a Chinese New Year luncheon, and would love to shower them with Kleenex and germ fighters! Thanks for your help!"
Anne Adkisson Hospitality Co-Chair
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Academic Awards Night Wednesday, February 10th
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Our Annual
Academic Awards Night !!!
Wednesday, February 10th
Gordon Gym.
Check-in and dessert reception will begin at 6:30 with live rock music provided by MSA's own Thought Police featuring Adam Brodsky, Patrick Kelley, Sal Meblin and Hazle Thunes.
The formal program will begin at 7:00
and recognize all students who were on Honor Roll for fall semester with certificates. Students who earned Academic Letters or Pins in the past year will also be presented with these honors.
Finally,
several special awards for Exceptional Academic Improvement and Extraordinary Academic Achievement will be presented.
You can see the attached list to see the names of all of our Honor Roll, Letter, and Pin earners.
The special award winners will be announced at the event.
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Calling all Student Artists!
Art Smart Showcase 2016
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Calling all Student Artists!Art Smart Showcase 2016
Is coming April 1 through April 3
Artist's Opening Night Reception
Friday, April 1, 2016
4pm to 7pm at Northbay ArtWorks
7049 Redwood Blvd. Suite 208 (next door to the Fire Station)
Gallery hours: Fridays from 4 to 7pm, Saturday & Sunday from Noon to 4pm.
CREATIVE WORK DUE DATE: Student submissions due Monday, March 14.
Student creative works and permission forms may either be dropped off in school front offices or at Northbay ArtWorks. (Download permission forms at Art Smart 2016 Permission Form in English). With artist consent, select pieces will be sent to the Novato Unified District Office for display after the show throughout April, and to School Fuel's Tour of Novato on May 14. Artwork will be returned the week of May 23. Creative work for exhibit can include, but is not limited to fine art, poetry and/or creative writing, sculpture, photography and video productions. (Students must provide equipment for video productions, which will be locked up after each gallery showing.)
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call or email:
Llamando a Todos Los Estudiantes Artistas!
Exhibición de Arte "Art Smart Showcase"
Se Aproxima del 1 al 3 de Abril
Recepción de Apertura Por La Noche
Viernes 1 de Abril del 2016
4pm - 7pm en Northbay ArtWorks
7049 Redwood Blvd. Suite 208 (cerca de la estación de bomberos)
Horario de Galería: Viernes de 4 a 7pm, Sábado y Domingo de 12 del mediodía a las 4pm.
FECHADE ENTREGADE LASOBRAS: No más tarde dellunes14demarzo.
Las obras creativas de los estudiantes y la forma de permiso pueden ser entregadas ya sea en la oficina de su escuela o
en Northbay ArtWorks. (Baje la forma de permiso en el ArtSmart2016PermissionForminSpanish ). Con el permiso
de los artistas, algunas obras seleccionadas se trasladarán a la oficina de administración del Distrito Escolar para
exhibirlas en Abril con el permiso del artista y también al Tour de Novato de School Fuel el 14 de mayo y serán devueltas
la semana del 23 de mayo.
Las obras creativa a exhibir pueden incluir, pero no están limitadas a, artes visuales, poesía y/o escritura creativa,
escultura y producciones de fotografía y video (los estudiantes deben proveer el equipo para mostrar las producciones de
video y estas serán guardadas bajo llave después de cada día de exhibición)
Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor no dude en llamar en inglés o mandar un email al : Email: susan_m_mathews@msn.com y en
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SCHEDULING FOR NEXT YEAR !!
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SCHEDULING NEXT YEAR
The window for next year's Seniors (this year's Juniors)
is CLOSING:
be sure you have entered your course requests ASAP!
Next up for scheduling are next year's Sophomores (this year's Freshmen): Counselors will be visiting Geography/Health classes on February 22, at which time the enrollment window will open. Instructions about how to enroll on Aeries will be available as will the Academic Planning Guide, which is available on the Novato High School webpage.
Then on March 4, Counselors present to next year's Juniors (this year's Sophomores) and the enrollment window opens.
We will start visiting the middle schools in late March.
NEW COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR
Journalism WHO: Anyone who is interested in reporting, writing, investigative research, graphic design. Join the crew that restarts our school newspaper (print and digital!) PREREQUISITES: none, open to grades 9-12
Physics of Making Things WHO: Students who like to do hands on projects using 21th century tools, designing experiments and products to understand the relationship between matter and energy. PREREQUISITES: none, open to grades 9-12. UC/CSU Physical Science "D" approval pending Contemporary Global Issues WHO: Like to learn about real world issues and situations? Like to debate? Want to know more about what is really happening with people and in places near and far? This is the class for you! PREREQUISITES: none, open to grades 9-12 Broadcasting WHO: Anyone who is interested in building their broadcasting skills with a two camera system PREREQUISITES: Video Production 1; this is a free College of Marin course offered @ NHS
AP Chemistry WHO: Those are interested in health careers, pre-med, science lovers! PREREQUISITES: Grades 11-12: Chemistry and Algebra 2, a "B" or better in both
AP Comparative Government WHO: Political junkies! Learn about the politics, economics and societies of countries beyond the USA, with a focus on Great Britain, Mexico, Russia, Iran, China and Nigeria. PREREQUISITES: 12th grade status
AP Macroeconomics WHO: Interested in BIG money? Understand how countries operate on both the national and international stage and how performance is measured, predicted and strategically planned.
international stage and how performance is measured, predicted and strategically planned. PREREQUISITES:12 grade status
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SAT BOOT CAMP COMING TO
NOVATO HIGH!
The Key to the Redesigned SAT
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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
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CLASS OF 2016 GRADUATING SENIORS
and Parents or Guardians
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MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION.
NOVATO HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2016 GRADUATING SENIORS
and Parents or Guardians
ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to ATTEND the 3RD ANNUAL
SENIOR DINNER DANCE CREATING MEMORIES of a
LIFETIME!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016
NOVATO HIGH OLD GYM
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30, DINNER 7:30 AND DANCING FROM
8:30 TO 10:30
$35.00 per PERSON
Students must be current senior and accompanied
by parent or guardian.
CHECKS CAN BE DROPPED OFF in the NHS MAIN OFFICE to Cathy Benson
BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND.
PAYABLE TO NHS CLASS OF 2016
Any excess proceeds will be donated to SAFE GRAD NIGHT
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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
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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?
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!
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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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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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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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Sponsored by the Friends of the Novato Libraries
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TEEN VALENTINE VALENTINE PARTY
Saturday February 13,
2- 4pm
Novato Library
1720 Novato Blvd, Novato CA
415-473-2063
This event is for teens in the 6th-12th grade.
Join us for an afternoon of cookies, cake, tea, paper crafts and board games (you know jenga, Setters of Catan, Gloom, Love Note, Bananagrams etc).
Teen Double Feature
For Teens in the 6th-12th grade. Get out of the house and enjoy two movies:
Raiders of the Lost Ark at 4 followed by a pizza break at 6
and Independence Day at 6:15
Healthy and unhealthy snacks provided.
Space is limited signup recommended but not required
Wednesday February 17,
3:45-8:45
Novato Library
1720 Novato Blvd, Novato CA
415-473-2063
Little House Light Box
With Andrew Maley
For 6th- - 12th Graders
Sponsored by the Friends of Marin County Free Library
Assemble a little house out of laser cut parts and then wire it for light! This project involves soldering.
Space is limited signup, code of conduct and permission form required NO exceptions.
To sign up call the South Novato Library at: 415- 506-3165
Thursday February 18, 11-1
The MakerSpace, Located at the Community Education Center
931 C Street, Novato CA
Make a FlipBox Night Light
With Andrew Maley
For 6th- - 12th Graders
Sponsored by the Friends of Marin County Free Library
Assemble a cube and wire it to light up when you flip it over. Personalize it with vinyl shapes.
Space is limited signup, code of conduct and permission form required NO exceptions.
To sign up call the South Novato Library at: 415- 506-3165
Friday February 19, 11-1
The MakerSpace, Located at the Community Education Center
931 C Street, Novato CA
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CALENDAR
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Today
SUNDAY 31ST
MSA THEATRE AUDITIONS PAC 10:00am to 4:00pm
FEBRUARY
MSA THEATRE BOOSTERS MEETING NHS LIBRARY 6:30pm to 8pm
TUESDAY 2ND
SSC MEETING NHS CONFERENCE ROOM 3pm to 5pm
WEDNESDAY 3RD
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
MONDAY 8TH
MSA AUDITION DEADLINE CAMPUSWIDE ALL DAY
FIRST DAY OF SPRING SPORTS 1:10pm to 2:10pm
NHS FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY MEETING #1
NHS LIBRARY 3:30pm to 5:30pm
SPORTS BOOSTER MEETING NHS LIBRARY 7:00 to 9pm
TUESDAY 9TH
MSA BOARD MEETINGS ART ROOM #2801 6:00 to 8pm
SAFE GRAD MEETING NHS LIBRARY 6:30 to 8pm
WEDNESDAY 10TH
PTSA LUNCHEON (Teacher's Supplies) NHS LIBRARY 12:30 to 1:10pm
THURSDAY 11TH
VALENTINE ACTIVITY - LEADERSHIP
CAMPUSWIDE LUNCH 12:16 to 12:50pm
FRIDAY 12TH
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY ALL DAY NO SCHOOL !!!
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13th to SUNDAY 21st
MID WINTER BREAK VACATION
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