Volume 10 ~ Issue 38
May 15, 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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Big Thanks to all who
participated in
Tour of Novato ! I hope all of you are taking some time to relax today.
Thank you,
Lisa
NHS eNews Editor
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PTSA Honorary Service Award Nominations
Please respond by
May 15th !!TODAY !!!
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Please take time to help !
We have extended the time limit to submit your nominations!
It's that time of year when we take the time to acknowledge and thank those PTSA members who have really gone over and above in the support they have given to Novato High School!
Please take just a moment to nominate a PTSA member who you feel is deserving of being honored with a PTSA service award.
Include the name of the person you would like to nominate and a few sentences as to why.
Awards will be given at our June Meeting. Please send nominations to
by May 15th
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Message from the Library:
All lost or outstanding textbooks
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All lost or outstanding textbooks, except textbooks still in use, and overdue library books need to be returned
or paid for by June 6th !!!
Failure to do so could result in withholding of report cards, diplomas, transcripts and schedules for the following school
year.
Such action is permitted under the California State Education Code # 48904.
Thank you for your cooperation
Valerie Hill NHS Library Clerk
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Campus Improvement Committee Workday
Sunday, May 22nd from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
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The Campus Improvement Committee will hold
a campus improvement workday on
Sunday, May 22nd from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
We will provide snacks and you provide hard labor!Our plan is to weed and mulch around campus,
in addition to doing some planting.
Help us make the campus shine for the
Graduation Ceremony.
If you can, please bring clippers, a rake, a shovel
or pitch fork and gardening gloves.
We would appreciate if you could let us
know if you can join us.
Please email kirsten@omholt.org.Thanks! Kirsten Omholt and Jean Johnson
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
NOVATO HIGH SCHOOL'S
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2016 !
Please read this very important information regarding Graduation.
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Handicapped Seating
at Graduation
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Deadline for Reservations is Sunday, June 5th
Advanced Reservations are REQUIRED!
For any family member or guest who requires special
seating due to a handicap or mobility challenges, please contact MJ Lonson at mjlonson@msn.com Reservations ensure that an appropriate seat is available for you at graduation if mobility is an issue.
Due to space limitations, each person who requires special seating is allowed only one person to accompany them. Other family members or guests must sit in the general seating sections.
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It's Prom Season!
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We also realize that the likelihood of our teens going to parties while they're off from school is pretty good, so we've put together some information that we hope will help you start conversations with your kids about responsible celebrating.
With most senior proms taking place in San Francisco, questions may arise about safe transportation and pre-prom or after-parties.
According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA, youth are more likely to drink with their friends at parties and in another person's home, and youth binge drinking exhibits seasonal fluctuations, with increasing rates around exams and social occasions, such as homecoming, prom, and sporting events.
Here are some tips to help ensure a safe and fun night:
Set a Zero-Tolerance Norm for Alcohol and Substance Use: Parents are the number one influence on their child's attitudes towards drug and alcohol use. According to SAMHSA, more than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision to drink or not drink. So they really are listening, and it's important that you send a clear, strong and consistent message about your expectations, and the dangers of underage drinking.
Talk to other Parents:
Let them know you do not allow underage drinking in your home, and you do not allow your child to attend parties where youth are drinking. Most parents feel the same way you do, so don't be afraid to set expectations to ensure your child's safety.
In Marin, Underage Parties Come with Hefty Fines:
The Social Host Ordinance (SHO) is being enforced across Marin County, and holds adults responsible for hosting youth drinking in their households, whether or not adults are present. First-offense fines can be up to $750, with a possible addition of recovery fees.
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Go to the Mountain Play and Support MSA!
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Hello NHS Families:
We wanted to let you all know about an exciting fundraiser we're beginning that is generating money for MSA. We have joined forces with the Mountain Play, Zephyr Real Estate, and Sloat Garden Center in a fundraiser called "Play For Art's Sake" which helps redirect funds from Mountain Play's ticket sales towards our MSA classrooms and productions.
If you or anyone you know is planning on attending the Mountain Play's production of West Side Story this May/June, you can support MSA when you purchase your tickets by simply entering this code at checkout:
MSA16
For every ticket bought using the MSA16 code, MSA will receive a $10 donation from the Mountain Play, so make sure to use it and share with your friends!
To purchase tickets, or to find more information on the Mountain Play, visit their website at www.mountainplay.org, or call (415) 383-1100.
Thank you for helping to raise money for MSA!
Every little bit helps! And please thank the sponsors of this program, Zephyr and Sloat for their generous contributions.
Sincerely,
Julian O'Byrne, Abby Green & Chloe Winnett
Mountain Play Junior Board of Directors Members and NHS/MSA Students
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Novato Unified School District is pleased to present a family discussion night, along with partners Novato Blue Ribbon Coalition for Youth
and North Bay Security Group.
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We truly hope you will join us!
Tuesday Tech Talk
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: NUSD Board Room (1015 7th St)
Light refreshments will be provided
Families are encouraged to attend together, in order to review and discuss mobile phone contracts and ground rules. Bring your phones, tablets, and other devices to get hands-on assistance from the NUSD Information Technology department, and ask questions about internet access at school.
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Novato, junto a la Coalición Blue Ribbon y North Bay Security Group, tenemos el agrado de presentar una noche de conversación familiar. ¡De verdad esperamos que pueda asistir!
Conversación Tecnológica de Martes (Tuesday Tech Talk)
Fecha: martes 24 de mayo, 2016
Hora: 6-7:30pm
Lugar: Oficina del Distrito, sala de la directiva (1015 7th Street)
Habrán refrescos ligeros
Sugerimos que asistan junto a sus hijos adolescentes, para que puedan repasar como familia contratos de uso de telefonía celular y sus reglas de familia. Lleven sus teléfonos, tabletas, y otros aparatos electrónicos para recibir ayuda del departamento de Tecnología del Distrito, y hacer preguntas sobre el uso de internet en la escuela. Habrán servicios de interpretación disponibles.
Por favor haga click aquí para reservar su lugar!
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This is a great opportunity for 16 year olds who want to work this summer
The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility
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Greetings,
This is a great opportunity for 16 year olds who want to work this summer.
This is the summer school YMCA program at Hamilton.
We need kids!
Thank you so much!
Torrey Kelly
Director of Youth Development
YMCA of San Francisco
1500 Los Gamos Dr
San Rafael, CA 94903
415-446-2148 Direct
415-492-9622 Main
415-492-9703 Fax
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Finals are June 6-9
DO NOT MISS THEM !!!
Please do not plan events/vacations/medical appointments during finals week.
only students who have doctor's notes will be excused from a final. Students with these excused absences will receive an Incomplete grade. This grade will become an F unless the work/final is completed in six weeks (NUSD BP 6145). Administration is available during June to give finals.
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Information for schedules next year:
Please do not plan on finishing your classes at lunch next year. Initial drafts of next year's class schedules suggest many Senior and AP classes will be after 6th and 7th periods.
Orientation for 2016-2017: SAVE THE DATE (details to follow)
August 10 for grades 10, 11 and 12
August 11 for grade 9.
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Instrument Drive for Novato Unified Students!
Our goal is to collect 100 instruments by June, 2016.
Bring us your trumpet, trombone, flute, or clarinet and receive a tax deductible donation form! The Novato Unified School District, in partnership with School Fuel, NUSD's education foundation, is conducting a musical instrument drive to help support the elementary music program by providing instruments for students who need them.
There may be many instruments in our community that are no longer being played that would greatly benefit our students. Music education begins in the first grade with vocal music, learning rhythm instruments and reading music and continues through the third grade. In the fourth grade, all students learn the ukulele giving them the opportunity to learn to play an instrument, read music and sing all at the same time. In the fifth grade, instrumental music is introduced and the need for instruments.
Donations will be accepted at the Instrument Drive Booth at the Tour of Novato in Downtown Novato on May 14 between 10:00
am and 2:00 pm at the corner of Sherman and Grant Streets.
If you are unable to drop off your instrument at the Tour of Novato, you may also drop them off at your local elementary school. Our goal is to collect 100 instruments by June, 2016. If you have questions, please contact
¡Colecta de instrumentos para los alumnos del distrito de Novato!
¡Tráiganos una trompeta, trombón, flauta o clarinete y reciba un formulario de donación deducible de impuestos! El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Novato, junto con School Fuel, la fundación educativa del distrito NUSD, está llevando a cabo una colecta de instrumentos musicales para ayudar a apoyar el programa de música de las escuelas elementary, dándoles instrumentos a los alumnos que los necesiten.
Puede que haya muchos instrumentos entre la gente de nuestra comunidad que ya no toquen, y que podrían ser de gran utilidad para nuestros alumnos. La educación musical empieza desde el primer grado, con música vocal, aprendizaje de instrumentos rítmicos y lectura musical, y continúa hasta el tercer grado. Para el cuarto grado, todos los alumnos aprenden sobre el ukulele, lo cual les da la oportunidad de poder tocar un instrumento, leer música y cantar al mismo tiempo. En quinto grado, se les introduce en la música instrumental, y de ahí la necesidad de los instrumentos que solicitamos.
Las donaciones se aceptarán en el evento Tour of Novato, en el puesto llamado "Instrument Drive Booth", que será el 14 de mayo en el centro de la ciudad, entre 10:00 de la mañana y 2:00 de la tarde, en la esquina de las calles Sherman y Grant.
Si no puede ir a dejar el instrumento al Tour of Novato, también pueden dejarlo en la escuela elementaria más cercana a su casa. Nuestra meta es recolectar 100 instrumentos para junio de 2016. Si tiene alguna pregunta, haga favor de contactar a
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NOVATO RACK is looking for donations!
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As you may know, NHS now has a clothing and school supply "store" where students who express a need can choose gently used/never been worn clothing and school supplies (paper, pens, backpacks) in a confidential setting.
We are always looking for donations: if you have any contributions, please drop them off in the main office. Thank you!
Jennifer Nickl
Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction
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Novato Police Department will be offering
free summer programs again this summer.
Novato Police Youth camp
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Please check out the flyers below !
Thank you,
Sergeant Sasha D'Amico
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2016 Yearbooks !
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2016 Yearbooks can be purchased through the Novato High Business Office OR on line at:
with a credit card FOR $95
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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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VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE !!
Monday May 16 LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN WEEK CAMPUS-WIDE ALL DAY
GRADE LEVEL ASSEMBLIES - ELECTION SPEECHES 3RD-5TH PERIODS IN
THE GORDON GYM 9:20AM to 12:16PM
LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN WEEK CAMPUS-WIDE ALL DAY
SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATION CAMPUS-WIDE 5:00PM to 8PM
MSA SENIOR VOCAL CONCERT PAC 7:00 to 9PM
Wednesday May 18
LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN WEEK CAMPUS-WIDE ALL DAY
CHEMISTRY DAY- M SANNER NHS GORDON GYM 7:00 to 3PM
MSA SENIOR LUNCH NHS OLD GYM 12:16PM to 12:56PM
SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATION CAMPUS-WIDE 5:00PM to 8PM
MSA SPRING CHORAL CONCERT PAC 7:00 to 9PM
LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN WEEK CAMPUS-WIDE ALL DAY
PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD MTG. NHS LIBRARY 5:30PM to 7PM
PIQUE PROGRAM NHS CAFETERIA 6:30PM to 8PM
MSA AWARDS NHS GORDON GYM 7:00PM to 9PM
LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN WEEK CAMPUS-WIDE ALL DAY
Saturday May 21
ART FEST NHS CAFETERIA 11:00AM to 1:00PM
NHS SENIOR PROM REGENCY LODGE SF 7:00PM to 11PM
Sunday May 22
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE WORKDAY NHS 10:00AM to 1:00PM
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