Volume 10 ~ Issue 40
May 29, 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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Take time to reflect
NHS eNews Editor
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Letter from the Principal
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As we all know, the last week has been an emotional and trying time for us all. Our first priority was ensuring that our campus and students were safe. Last Thursday, school was closed as law enforcement investigated. Once law enforcement confirmed our community was again safe, the NHS staff came together on Friday to plan next steps.
On Tuesday May 31, the Novato High staff and administration will welcome back our students to our campus. While we will have a regular schedule of classes all week, teachers and staff have been prepared to lead fact-based discussions and answer student questions. Also, teachers have been trained to identify students who may need additional support: we will continue to have a variety of mental health clinicians including licensed therapists, school psychologists and crisis counselors, many of whom are bilingual, available to students and their families throughout the week.
We are anticipating a media presence near campus on Tuesday. Please consider refraining from speaking to the press out of respect for those involved and the general well-being of our students who are impacted by this tragic event. Novato High teachers, staff and administration will be a visible presence in the front of the school and along Arthur Street.
Novato High continues to be a safe place where all students are accepted and valued. We all look forward to being together on Tuesday as a united Hornet community.
Como ya sabemos, la semana pasada fue muy emotiva y difícil para todos nosotros. Nuestra prioridad inicial fue asegurar que nuestro plantel escolar y sus alumnos estuvieran bien y seguros. El pasado jueves, la escuela permaneció cerrada y las fuerzas del orden estuvieron investigando. Una vez que los oficiales confirmaron que nuestra comunidad estaba nuevamente a salvo, el personal de la NHS se reunió el viernes para planear los próximos pasos a seguir. El martes 31 de mayo, el personal y la administración de Novato Highrecibirán de vuelta a los alumnos en nuestro plantel. Aunque tendremos el horario habitual de clases toda la semana, tanto maestros como empleados se han prepado para encabezar discusiones sobre los hechos probados y contestar las preguntas que tengan los estudiantes. Así mismo, los maestros se han estado preparando para identificar a aquellos alumnos que pudieran necesitar apoyo adicional: continuaremos teniendo a diversos profesionales de salud mental, incluyendo terapeutas profesionales, sicólogos escolares y consejeros de crisis, muchos de los cuales son bilingues, y estarán disponibles para los alumnos y sus familias durante la semana.
Sabemos que el martes los medios de comunicación se harán presentes cerca de la escuela. Por favor, consideren abstenerse de hablar a la prensa por respeto a quienes estuvieron involucrados y por el bienestar general de aquellos entre nuestros alumnos que se encuentren impactados por este trágico evento. Los maestros, empleados y administradores de Novato High se harán visibles y presentes al frente de la escuela y a lo largo de la calle Arthur.
La escuela Novato High continúa siendo un lugar seguro en el que todos los alumnos son aceptados y valiosos. Esperamos que el martes todos estemos juntos y unidos en comunidad.
Matt Baldwin
Principal-Novato High School
625 Arthur St.
Novato, CA 94947
Twitter @MattBaldwin34
"Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher." -Japanese Proverb
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Message from Student Body President
Romario Conrado
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To whom it may concern:
Thank you so much for taking time to read this email.
My name is Romario Conrado and I am a Senior at Novato High School. As the Student Body President at Novato high, I am reaching out to you for your help. As you already know, a tragic event in Novato resulted in the death of an NHS student and injuries of another. I am hoping that you are able to help me spread the word about a fundraiser Novato high is putting on to aid our fellow families. If you can mention it somewhere on the front page -- that'd be wonderful, but anywhere would do as well.
Please read my Facebook/gofundme post below to understand more:
Hello, Novato Community:
First off, I wish to extend my thoughts to all affected by the tragic events that occurred on May 25th, 2016. In times like this, it reminds us of how important our community members and loved ones are. Therefore, the Associated Student Body of Novato High wants to make sure the rips in our community are peacefully sewn.
Money will be collected to aid the victims' families from the May 25th shooting and stabbing. The money raised will be divided in half and given to the family of the student that passed and to the family of the student that is recovering from injuries. You can donate money by dropping donations off in Mrs. Searle's room or in the office (both areas will have a safe and enclosed box). Donations will begin Tuesday and the collection will last until the end of the school year. Any additional donations past this time limit will be sent to the families as well. All checks can be made out to Novato High School and we can assure you all the money will be sent directly to the families. Additionally, two large banners will be created for anyone to sign. It will read "In our thoughts..." and will be given when the money is donated.
I am proud to say that, already, $470 has been collected from Novato High Seniors alone and $925 has been raised online. Let's keep this going.
Share this information. Ask your parents. Withdraw some cash. Wiggle your piggy bank. Search under your couch pillows. Donate a percent of your graduation money. Raise money. Do anything to help out a fellow family in need.
A GoFundMe was created after multiple requests to do so. The purpose of using this resource is to help people that do not live in the Novato Area or find it more convenient to donate online. Here's the link: www.gofundme.com/hornetstrong.
Regardless of the circumstances, no person or family or group of people deserve to undergo a sudden loss. As a Swarm of Hornets, let us direct our attention and efforts to repairing our nest.
Lastly, I (Romario Conrado) am always here for anyone. Even if we've never even communicated, do not hesitate on sending a message if you need an ear, a shoulder, a friend, or even a hug. I will never turn down the opportunity to help out a fellow human being.
I will end this long post with a quote: "But in all of the sadness, when you're feeling that your heart is empty, and lacking, you've got to remember that grief isn't the absence of love. Grief is the proof that love is still there." - Tessa Shaffer.
Again, any publicity is will be amazing. Thank you so much for your time and I hope all is well,
Romario Conrado
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TONIGHT AT NOVATO HIGH SCHOOL
Novato Community: Candlelight Vigil. Sunday, May 29th at 7pm
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Location is in front of the Novato High School Library (grass field).
This event is meant for the community to come together as one entity and start our healing process. The Vigil is opened to ANYONE and EVERYONE. Because the victim's name will most likely not be released anytime soon, this Vigil is in honor of not only the NHS student lost as well as anyone who you've lost in the past. We are creating a space to support anyone who needs it. Come by, light a candle, and be a part of the loving Novato community.
The event simply starts at 7pm -- you can stop by whenever and leave whenever you're ready to. We urge you to bring your own candles but we will also provide some.
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"END OF YEAR TEACHER GIFTS"
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Your NHS Teachers and Staff have worked hard all year to teach your kids and help them succeed. Many of them have put in countless hours outside of the classrooms, writing college and scholarship recommendation letters and helping with tutoring. It's time to give them a much deserved thank you gift! Your PTSA Hospitality Team is putting together a special gift for each one of them and we'd love to have you contribute to this group gift. Please feel free to contribute whatever amount is comfortable for you and your family (keeping in mind that your child likely has 5-7 teachers) and bring that gift to Cathy Benson in the office. Checks can be made out to Kristin Van Weele, and can also be mailed to her home at 1415 Monte Maria Ave., Novato, CA 94947. Thanks for your support!
Anne, Cassie & Kristin, PTSA Hospitality Team
"Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher" -Japanese Proverb
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PTSA AGENDA
Last meeting for the year will be on Wednesday instead of Thursday-
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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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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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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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THANK YOU TO VOLUNTEERS AT THE
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT WORKDAY !
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The CampusImprovement Committee held a campus improvement workday this past Sunday, May 22nd. We weeded A LOT and planted some new plants. Check out the parking lot circle with the NHS sign and the MSA quad garden (we also planted the tree to honor Mark Peabody for his time founding and leading MSA, also near the MSA quad).
Our campus is looking much better for the graduation ceremonies.
Thanks to the hard-working volunteers who turned out on Sunday: student Aisha, parents David, Sandy, Paul, Ashley, Monica, Clark, Doug and teacher Dana Tamura.
Kirsten Omholt and Jean Johnson, Co-Chairs, Campus Improvement Committee
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Parent and Athlete Survey
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Parents and athletes,
In an effort to improve the athletic programs at Novato, we would appreciate your feedback. Please click the link below to take you to the athletic's website. Parents, please provide feedback on the parents survey.
Athletes, please select the season of your sport and complete the athlete survey.
All responses are anonymous and are invaluable in providing us with an opportunity to reflect and improve the opportunities we provide for our students.
If you have further questions or comments, do not hesitate to email me.
Sincerely,
Chris French
NHS Athletic's website
nusdnhs.ss4.sharpschool.com
General Information for Senior Project and Request for Mentors! Home: Athletics
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A couple of easy ways to help our school get money.
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Shop at eScrip merchants & earn
Novato High School!
If you haven't signed up for eScrip yet, please take a few minutes and do so now.
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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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Novato High School
2016 Senior Panoramic
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click here
Free shipping direct to home, if ordered by
Envió gratis a su hogar, si ordena antes del viernes 20 de junio, 2016
Monday June 20, 2016
$28.00
with Free shipping until 6/20/16
Order Online
PARA ORDENAR ONLINE
11 Thornton Court
Novato, CA 94945
415.897.4567
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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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Go to the Mountain Play and Support MSA!
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2016 Season Performances:
May 22, 29,
June 5, 11, 12, 19
All Performances
Start at 2:00pm
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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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.
We need kids!
This is the summer school YMCA program at Hamilton.
Thank you so much!
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The Community Education Center Makerspace
has some opportunities for students this summer:
MAKE your Summer @ CEC Makerspace
- Maker Summer Camp (middle school)
- Family Sat Workshop (primary school - middle school)
- Adult Classes (Tues , Thurs)
Next to South Novato Library
Check us out at
Career Exploration Camp at the College of Marin IVC Campus June 13-16, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Explore paths to your future career Career Exploration is a credit-earning opportunity to delve into understanding yourself and how you can best pursue your interests and use your skills given the career market. This is a one-unit, CSU transferable credit. Highlights: *Explore potential college majors and career titles *Discover your work-related values and how your career paths can fulfill these *Examine career market opportunities *Learn about yourself through self-assessments, exploring what careers are best for your abilities and interests Dates and Time: 4 days: Monday, June 13 - Thursday June 16, 9am - 2pm at College of Marin, Indian Valley Campus in Novato Tuition is waived for high school students, additional fees of up to $25 may apply. A parent consent form is also required (bring to first day of class)
SEE FLYERS BELOW: Career-Exploration-CampCOM-Summer-Camps
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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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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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TODAY
SUNDAY MAY 29
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL AT NHS 7PM
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL !!!
ROTC MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY NHS 9:AM to 12pm
Tuesday 31
STUDY WEEK NHS CAMPUS ALL DAY
STUDY WEEK NHS CAMPUS ALL DAY
SENIOR BREAKFAST NHS CAMPUS 7:00AM to 9AM
AVID POTLUCK NHS CAFETERIA 6:00PM to 8:30PM
ACADEMIC BOOSTER MEETING NHS LIBRARY 6:00PM to 7PM
VISUAL ARTS BOOSTER MEETING RM 2802 6:00PM to 7PM
PTSA GENERAL MEETING NHS LIBRARY 7:00PM to 8PM
(NOTE DIFFERENT DAY)
STUDY WEEK NHS CAMPUS ALL DAYSENIOR AWARDS NHS GORDON GYM 6:00PM TO 8:30PM
PIQUE PROGRAM NHS CAFETERIA 6:30 TO 8PM
STUDY WEEK NHS CAMPUS ALL DAY
MSA SENIOR LUNCHEON NHS OLD GYM (SENIORS ONLY) 12:15 TO 1PM
Saturday 4
SAT TESTING NHS CAMPUS 7:30AM to 1:30PM
MSA AFTERNOON SOIREE NHS OUTSIDE STAGE AREA 4:00PM TO 7PM
MSA FILM FESTIVAL PAC 7PM TO 10PM
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