Monday, June 23, 2014

Grad Night Tomorrow - Tickets Still Available!

Seniors and Senior Parents, Grad Night tickets are still for sale, at $145 per ticket. If you want to purchase a ticket, please bring your Ticket Purchase Agreement to Grad Night check-in, in the gym, at 10:00 pm Tuesday night.

Wear closed-toe shoes and do NOT bring anything you cannot bring to a regular dance.  You will have to throw out any items not allowed in regular dances.

Congratulations and see you at 10:00 pm Tuesday evening!

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Thanks for your support of NHS PTSA! Have a great summer!

As we reach the end of the school year, I wanted to thank all of you for your volunteer time and contributions in support of Northwood High School and the NHS PTSA. We have created a special place here at Northwood and you played an important part in the continued success of our school and our students. Congratulations to our graduating Seniors! We are proud of you and your achievements and can't wait to hear of your adventures in the future. To the rest of our students and families, have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you in the Fall!

Michele Glasky
NHS PTSA President

Grad Night Sponsors

NHS PTSA and Grad Night 2014 would like to thank the sponsors for their generous contributions to this memorable event for our seniors. Click on Sponsor List to see our Grad Night sponsors. (The Grad Night 2014 is very sorry if we have inadvertently left you off the list. Please contact our committee and we will immediately add you to the list, julie@taber.net.)

Grad Night Tickets Still Available

Seniors and Senior Parents, Grad Night tickets are still for sale for $145/ticket. Please see your counselor, if you need assistance. Check-in is at 10:00 pm on Tuesday evening, in the gym. Please wear closed-toe shoes and do NOT bring anything you cannot bring to a regular dance. Congratulations and see you at 10:00 pm Tuesday evening!


Calling All Volunteers!
Registration Kick-Off Days for the Fall 2014 school year are almost here and we need your help! Please contact the class registration chairs listed below to learn how you can help.

Seniors - Tuesday, August 19th  9:30-12:00
            (Contact: Suzi Okuda - smo37@cox.net)
Juniors - Wednesday, August 20th  8:00-10:30
            (Contact: Satomi Connelly - satomiusa@yahoo.com)
Sophomores - Monday, August 25th  8:00-10:30
            (Contact: Carol Erle - cerle@cox.net)
Freshmen - Tuesday, August 26th  7:30-11:00
            (Contact: Isabelle Mah - isabellemah@aol.com)
Make Up Day - Wednesday, August 27th  9:00-11:00
            (Contact: Lisa Hibbard - jlhib@aol.com)

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Calling All Volunteers!
Registration Kick-Off Days for the Fall 2014 school year are almost here and we need your help! Please contact the class registration chairs listed below to learn how you can help.

Seniors - Tuesday, August 19th  9:30-12:00
            (Contact: Suzi Okuda - smo37@cox.net)
Juniors - Wednesday, August 20th  8:00-10:30
            (Contact: Satomi Connelly - satomiusa@yahoo.com)
Sophomores - Monday, August 25th  8:00-10:30
            (Contact: Carol Erle - cerle@cox.net)
Freshmen - Tuesday, August 26th  7:30-11:00
            (Contact: Isabelle Mah - isabellemah@aol.com)
Make Up Day - Wednesday, August 27th  9:00-11:00
            (Contact: Lisa Hibbard - jlhib@aol.com)



Northwood PTSA Needs a Historian!
Are you wanting to get involved in Northwood PTSA?  We are looking for a Historian for the 2014-15 school year. This is a great entry-level position that does not take a lot of time. Just an hour a month plus one meeting.  We need you.  Please contact Michele Glasky at president@northwoodptsa.org.  


Grad Night Tickets Still Available
About 75% of the graduating class has purchased Grad Night Tickets. Senior parents, if your student has not yet purchased one, you may download the Ticket Purchase Agreement at the following link, http://northwoodptsa.org/2013-2014/assets/GN2014TPA.pdf. Please complete the form and return it with your payment to the school office as soon as possible.


Class of 2014 High School Photos Still Needed for Grad Nite!  
We are asking for photos of our Seniors to be shown during Grad Nite 2014. Photos should be from Freshman thru Senior Year and of school events only!!!

How to upload pictures for Grad Nite '14 Slideshow:

  1. Log onto www.nhsgradnight.wix.com/uploadphotos (pc, laptop, iPad or any mobile device).
  2. Click on any of the four buttons to upload pictures. This will automatically link to SmugMug.
  3. From your files, browse which photos you would like to upload to SmugMug.
  4. Drag and drop your selected photos into the gallery or click on the green "Click to Browse".
  5. After files have uploaded, click the "Done" button and you are finished!
If you have any questions, please contact Jay Lee at jwlee1964@gmail.com or 714-856-5174.

Sunday, June 8, 2014


Jazz at the Oak 
Friday, June 13th

Please join us this Friday night 
from 5:30 - 9:30 PM at Northwood's 
annual Jazz at the Oak.

Bring your lawn chair and blanket to the 
Oak Tree for a relaxing evening under the stars. 

This free outdoor jazz concert will feature NHS and Sierra Vista musicians. There will also be a raffle and gourmet food trucks to enjoy. 

See flyer for details. 



Grad Night 2014 Committee Members and Volunteers 
Our final meeting will be tomorrow evening, Monday, June 9th, 7:30 PM, in the Staff Lounge at NHS.  Please come out to report on your area of responsibility for the Grad Night evening. Thank you so much for all your hard work this past year. It’s almost here.

Need a Tux For Prom?
Rent a Tux at Men's Wearhouse and Support NHS! Men's Wearhouse is offering a $30 discount on a full Tux Rental and will Donate $5 to NHS per rental. Mention Northwood High School Prom when placing your order. Men's Wearhouse: Crossroads Shopping Center, 3730 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA  92606, Phone 949-786-3247


Class of 2014 High School Photos Still Needed for Grad Nite!  
We are asking for photos of our Seniors to be shown during Grad Nite 2014. Photos should be from Freshman thru Senior Year and of school events only!!!

How to upload pictures for Grad Nite '14 Slideshow:

  1. Log onto www.nhsgradnight.wix.com/uploadphotos (pc, laptop, iPad or any mobile device).
  2. Click on any of the four buttons to upload pictures. This will automatically link to SmugMug.
  3. From your files, browse which photos you would like to upload to SmugMug.
  4. Drag and drop your selected photos into the gallery or click on the green "Click to Browse".
  5. After files have uploaded, click the "Done" button and you are finished!
If you have any questions, please contact Jay Lee at jwlee1964@gmail.com or 714-856-5174.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Election Day is This Tuesday!
Tuesday is a local, state and federal election and YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm. Your polling location is listed on your sample ballot or visit www.ocvote.com to find your polling place. Stand up and be counted. Please vote!

SENIOR PARENTS!
Don't miss out on presenting your graduate with a beautiful purple and white lei on Graduation Day, June 24th! The last day to order leis is this Friday, June 6th, by 2:00 PM. Forms were sent out with the Senior Packet, but if you don't have one, have your student submit an envelope marked Graduation Lei to SAC, or mail it to Grad Nite 2014, Northwood High School, 4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA 92620. Include your graduate's name, your name, your email address, your cell number and how many leis you would like to purchase ($20 each). Make checks payable to NHS PTSA. No orders will be taken after June 6th. Direct questions to Celeste Dadgar 949-786-6178.


Are You Considering a Career as an Air Traffic Controller?
Come and meet Jack Brine and find out about the academic qualifications, the salary, the day-to-day realities of the job, and much more! Take this opportunity to ask all that you want to know about this profession!

When:  Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Time:  During Lunch, 11:50 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Where:  College and Career Center, room 1035

Questions?  Contact Beatrice Tseng-Chen, PTSA VP of Programs, beatseng@gmail.com


SAVE THE DATE:
Jazz at the Oak - June 13th

Bring your lawn chair and blanket 

to the Oak Tree for a relaxing 
evening under the stars 
on Friday, June 13th 
for JAZZ AT THE OAK! 
There will also be a raffle and 
gourmet food trucks to enjoy. 
See flyer for details. 


Need a Tux For Prom?
Rent a Tux at Men's Wearhouse and Support NHS! Men's Wearhouse is offering a $30 discount on a full Tux Rental and will Donate $5 to NHS per rental. Mention Northwood High School Prom when placing your order. Men's Wearhouse: Crossroads Shopping Center, 3730 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA  92606, Phone 949-786-3247


Class of 2014 High School Photos Still Needed for Grad Nite!  
We are asking for photos of our Seniors to be shown during Grad Nite 2014. Photos should be from Freshman thru Senior Year and of school events only!!!

How to upload pictures for Grad Nite '14 Slideshow:

  1. Log onto www.nhsgradnight.wix.com/uploadphotos (pc, laptop, iPad or any mobile device).
  2. Click on any of the four buttons to upload pictures. This will automatically link to SmugMug.
  3. From your files, browse which photos you would like to upload to SmugMug.
  4. Drag and drop your selected photos into the gallery or click on the green "Click to Browse".
  5. After files have uploaded, click the "Done" button and you are finished!
If you have any questions, please contact Jay Lee at jwlee1964@gmail.com or 714-856-5174.