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9.28.20

Student Forum TA Representative Sign Up’s & Info

The first Student Forum meeting of the school year will be held on Monday, October 5th, 2020 at 3:30-4:30pm via Zoom. Two representatives need to be elected from your Advisement. It is up to each advisement as to how these representatives are selected, but if there are more than two students interested in the position, election within your advisement is recommended.

Representatives have a unique opportunity to be involved in the activities at Northwood and are given chances to voice concerns and ideas. This year, Student Forum representatives will be working with ASB and other on campus organizations by giving input on how they feel they can contribute to making Northwood a better place. Student Forum representatives will also have the chance to help vote for next year’s ASB Cabinet at Election Convention in April. This

year, we have introduced a student forum service project that all of the representatives will help organize to bring an event or service not provided at school.

Please ask your elected representatives to fill out this Google Form: http://bit.ly/NHSStuForum2021 by September 28, 2020

NTV Episode 2

Please enjoy this week’s episode of NTV!

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Weekly Bulletin Designed by Jennifer Frey

Runway: College Planning Programs & Resources

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that our Irvine Unified families have multiple points of access to timely

information, our partners at Collegewise have launched Runway, a free series of college planning programs and

resources, carefully structured to give students and parents the tips, tools, and timelines they need to reach their

college goals in the year (the experience, really) that is 2020. There are specific programs for all high school grade levels

and we are one of the very first districts to get access to this programming.

For Seniors: When you sign up for Runway, you'll have access to content and videos designed for you and your

family that cover topics including:

• College list building

• Finding good value colleges

• Overview of types of colleges

• Personal statement brainstorming and writing

• Effective Common App completion

• Financial aid applications

• Fee waivers overview

• UC application guidance

For underclassmen (grades 9-11), you'll find an on-demand video library, access to a monthly newsletter, and a variety

of guides covering everything from STEM programs to understanding the demands of The Common App.

This program is available to all of you, and there's no cost for access.

Sign up here

New Issue of the Howler Now Available!

Please follow the latest issue of the Howler.

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PSAT/NMSQT Registration (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) September 28 - October 2 (or until tests sell out) Who: JUNIORS interested in preparing for college entrance testing. What: PSAT/NMSQT. This is a practice test that prepares students for the official SAT testing experience. Students with a qualifying score may earn recognition from National Merit Scholarship Corporation. This is an optional testing opportunity. Where: Northwood High School When: Saturday, October 17, 2020 7:45am – 11:30am. The test begins promptly at 8:00am and late students will not be admitted to the testing room. Testing will end on/around 11:30am. Cost: $18.00 This fee is nonrefundable if the test is administered as planned. Refunds will be issued only if the test is cancelled district-wide due to safety concerns. How to Sign Up: Purchase the PSAT/NMSQT on the Northwood Webstore beginning September 28. Access the Webstore using the link on the NHS home page under “Quick Links.” We have a new Webstore, and you will need to create a new account before you can purchase the test. Deadline to Register: Friday, October 2 or until the test sells out. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS.

Club Applications Club applications are now available on nhsden.org. Please complete the google form. Applications are due by October 2nd. Speech & Debate News https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yqrNE-Vu9wR0Ynvw1A2XSAeybjH2gX4P/view?usp=sharing

CALLING ALL VAPA STUDENTS: Virtual Gallery Submissions Needed! If you have artwork, both visual and performing, that you’ve created at Northwood and would like to put on our virtual gallery , please submit your piece(s) through the link HERE. The gallery can be found on www.nhsden.org starting mid-October. If you have any questions, contact Haley Chan and Katelynn Pi at haleywm.chan@gmail.com and pikatelynn@gmail.com.”

Calling Senior Class Parents! The Grad Night Committee is now forming. Please join the committee and help plan an incredible event for our amazing seniors. The first Grad Night meeting of the year is October 7th at 7pm. RSVP to GradNightPTSAnhs@gmail.com for the Zoom link info and for

any questions. Grad Night Tickets Grad Night tickets are available for purchase online only Here. More info on Grad Night can be found on the NHS PTSA here. PTSA Membership Join NHS PTSA Today and support the Fall Membership drive. Our goal is 600 members by November!

Northwood High Families – let’s come together to meet the membership goal and continue to be one of the highest memberships of the Irvine Council PTA! How Your PTSA Membership Benefits Northwood High School and Why You Should Join Today: Membership is $25 for first member and $6 for additional members. If a parent joins for $25, the student can join for $6 only! All members of the NHS family, parents, students, and staff are invited to Join PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) to have a larger impact on our children's education at Northwood High School. Let us show our students and teachers that we are here together to serve and connect!

To become a member, please fill out the online membership / pledge form. If you prefer to drop off / mail in your membership to the school, please use this PTSA Membership Form. Membership gives you access to the free school directory available in October.

PTSA Fall Donation Drive Our Fall Donation Drive is going on now. Donate Here! Be sure to ask your employer if an employee matching program for non-profit organizations is offered. For every $150 donation, you will receive a free NHS logo dri-fit mask. Thank you for your vital support! SOME OF THE WAYS NHS PTSA SUPPORTS NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY: Ways to connect with other parents and serve-parent volunteers:

Registration and Back-to-School night

Student Store (open M-F during lunch)

State of the Student Lunch Lunch time Career Speakers-Share you career and career Path with the students at lunchtime

Conference and Staff Appreciation Week luncheons as a token of the community’s appreciation for all that the staff does

Pride of the Pack breakfast

Grad Night- the much anticipated and safety-conscious graduation party for NHS seniors Thanks to generous donations from NHS families, PTSA funded the following to the school in 2019-2020:

1 Chromebook cart filled with 35 Chromebooks

Hosted two documentary movies for the Community: Liked and Screenagers Chapter 2 SOS (State of the Student #NHSbettertogether)-Lunch served to all the students

Link Crew for Freshmen PBIS Drawing Prizes

NHS Student Directory

RACC Dinner for Colleges

Gift cards for college reps and speakers Supplemental funding to maintain a full-time health clerk

Health and safety programs and disaster preparedness supplies Reflections Contest – National arts appreciation program

Healthy lunchtime snacks and drinks at the Student Store & Spirit wear sales

Speakers for parents and student educational programs Advocacy programs (Students' Sacramento trip to meet government officials and PTA Sacramento Safari for Parents)

ACT NOW: Northwood High School Online Directory Going Live Soon

Northwood High school online directory is ready to go live. Connecting with fellow Northwood families has never been easier through

the site or the directory spot app and by becoming a PTSA member.

To those of you who already signed up, thank you for supporting PTSA. The directory will be at your fingertips shortly. If you have not

renewed your PTSA membership yet, or are new to the school, please do so soon and we will add you to the approved directory user

list. Approved users will receive an email to set up their user-id and password. Returning PTSA members will also be asked to reset

their log-in credentials for continued online security.

All Students’ and parents’ information will be added to the directory, including home addresses and cell phones. You can opt out of

being in the directory or choose to customize your information using the following link until Friday, October 2, 2020.

https://nhsptsa.wufoo.com/forms/ripq9od0mts249/

Thank you for supporting Northwood High School PTSA.

2020-2021 PTSA Reflections

This year’s theme is “I Matter Because….” Entries are accepted in six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature,

Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. The deadline for entries is October 13, 2020.

Questions: email reflectionsPTSAnhs@gmail.com

More information can be found at: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections.

Social Media

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Drop-Off Box Reminder

The Drop-Off Box outside of the Admin. Office is for emergency drop offs only. Lately more and more sports equipment

is left out front on a daily basis. Please remember that this is not the place to store these items. The school is not

responsible for any sports equipment and sports bags left in front of the office. These items are the students’

responsibility and should be properly stored in the locker rooms or with coaches.

Orchard Hills Fencing

Students should not jump the fence between the Orchard Hills community and NHS. Students who are caught will be

warned and detention will be assigned.

Parking Permits

Students must have a valid parking permit to park in the NHS parking lot. Please remember that the lot is off limits to

all students during class time and passing periods, including Tutorial, and traffic laws and school rules apply while

driving on campus. Violations may result in loss of parking privileges or negatively affect eligibility for parking privileges.

Parking Lot Rules

Juniors and seniors, remember that you must have a parking permit to park in the lot and all laws are in effect while

driving to/from/around school. Please take all belongings with you to class because the parking lot is off limits during

class time, including breaks and Tutorial, and your car should not be used as a locker. Thank you for your help in

keeping our parking lot safe! Students will be considered ineligible for a permit in the future if they park without a

permit and will earn additional consequences such as detention and Saturday School. If you have questions about

obtaining a parking permit, check out the NHS website or see Ms. Tambara.

Absence Protocol

A reminder about attendance! Your attendance must be cleared within three days of your absence. Attendance can be

cleared by having a parent/guardian call 949-936-7201 or by bringing a note signed by the parent/guardian.

If a you plan to leave early you must either bring a note from your parent/guardian or be checked out by the

parent/guardian in the attendance or health office. If a you are not signed out, or you do not bring a note, prior to

leaving campus the absence will be considered a truancy. Phone call’s clearing mid-day absences will not be accepted.

If your attendance is not cleared appropriately then the student will receive a detention. Further consequences will

follow the NHS guidelines.

Skateboard Rules

Reminder: All skateboards must be properly stored in the locks by the bike racks or in a classroom. They may not be

carried on campus and no longer be stored at the front desk of the administration building.

SAC Hours

Reminder: The SAC is only open during break, tutorial, and lunch for purchases and approvals. On Wednesday morning

late starts the SAC is open for new ID cards and pictures only.

Please reference the NHS Planner for more detailed policies and procedures.

The Irvine Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities including membership in student clubs shall be

free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the student's actual or perceived characteristics such as race or ethnicity, color, ancestry,

national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, age, religion, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or

related condition, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such

characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to

any of education programs available. Equity/Title IX Compliance Officer: Keith Tuominen, 5050 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604. Phone: (949)936-5047