Proposed NHS PTSA Executive Board Announced 
We are pleased to announce the following proposed slate for the 2015-2016 PTSA Executive Board. The slate will be approved at the March PTSA meeting.

President - Beatrice Tseng-Chen
Executive Vice President - Michele Glasky
1st Vice President Membership - Doaa Abouzeid
2nd Vice President Programs - Wendy Bokota/Lisa Thrower
3rd Vice President Ways & Means - Harshita Pujara
4th Vice President Grad Night - Carol Erle
Recording Secretary - Tania Easton
Treasurer - Betsy Harker
Financial Secretary - Michael Hsueh
Auditor - Steven Dong
Historian - Isabelle Mah

Reflections Program Competition Update
Congratulations to Northwood's own Troy Charbonnet, who has been chosen to move on to California PTA's State Reflections Program competition. Good Luck, Troy! 

Are You Considering a Career as a
Law Enforcement Officer or Crime Scene Investigator?
Come and meet Michael Kent, Investigations Lieutenant from the Irvine Police Department, and find out about the academic qualifications, the day-to-day realities of the job, the different paths available in this career, the salary range, and much more!
When: Thursday, February 26, 2015
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 at beatseng@gmail.com
 
Are You Considering a Career in Engineering? 
Come and meet Irene Song and find out everything about this profession!
When: Tuesday, March 3, 2015
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 at beatseng@gmail.com
 

Save the Date: Tyler Durman to Speak at NHS March 12

PTSA proudly presents Tyler Durman, who will be speaking to students at the Pack of the Pride Assembly in the morning and to parents in the evening on Thursday, March 12. Come and meet the author of Counterintuitive, What 4 Million Teenagers Wish We Knew.  Tyler Durman has been featured at Universal Studios in Hollywood and on Network TV for his unique wisdom about raising teenagers today. Help and hope for parents of teenagers in 75 minutes! This free presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. in the NHS Theater (see flyer). No RSVP required. Questions?  Contact Beatrice Tseng-Chen, PTSA VP of Programs at beatseng@gmail.com.
 
Grad Night Tickets are On Sale
Purchase by February 27 before the next price increase. Ticket purchase agreement form can be found via the link below, or on the PTSA website (www.northwoodptsa.org) under Grad Night Forms.

http://northwoodptsa.org/2014-2015/assets/newest/GN%202015%20Ticket%20Purchase%20Agmt%20v2.pdf

Parent and student must complete and sign the form, and attach payment of check only to NHS PTSA.  Please return to front office or SAC. If you would like to make an additional contribution toward the event, family donation information can be found also at the bottom of the ticket form.

Grad Night is a special all-night party at a secret location for Seniors only, on the night of Graduation and into the next morning (10:00 p.m. on June 17 until 6:00 a.m. on June 18).  The ticket price includes transportation, food, entertainment, and more! The event is completely safe and supervised by adults and organized by PTSA. Grad Night is the best night of the year for the Seniors, and most all of the Senior Class attends! After the Graduation ceremony, there is still plenty of time to celebrate with family and friends before Grad Night begins. 

Buy your ticket today ... We don't want any of the Seniors to miss out! Questions? Please contact Cari Coleman at andycaricoleman@cox.net.

MaryAnn Bentrott and Cari Coleman
Co-Chairs, Grad Night 2015, NHS PTSA

Join Us at our February PTSA Meeting!
Our next PTSA meeting will be this Tuesday, February 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the College and Career Center, Room 1035. Kathi Smith will talk about what the Center has to offer and finding the best fit for your child and college. Also, Dr. Roach will be discussing the LCAP and needs our input! Please join us and be heard!

Are You Considering a Career 
as a Law Enforcement Officer or Crime Scene Investigator?
Come and meet Michael Kent from the Irvine Police Department and find out about the academic qualifications, the day-to-day realities of the job, the different paths available in this career, the salary range, and much more! Take this opportunity to ask all that you want to know about this profession!

When: Thursday, February 26, 2015
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: Tyler Durman to Speak at NHS March 12

PTSA proudly presents Tyler Durman, who will be speaking to students at the Pack of the Pride Assembly in the morning and to parents in the evening. Come and meet the author of Counterintuitive, What 4 Million Teenagers Wish We Knew. Tyler Durman has been featured at Universal Studios in Hollywood and on Network TV for his unique wisdom about raising teenagers today. Help and hope for parents of teenagers in 75 minutes! Evening presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. in the NHS Theater (see flyer). Questions?  Contact Beatrice Tseng-Chen, PTSA VP of Programs at beatseng@gmail.com.
 
Grad Night Tickets are On Sale
Purchase by February 27 before the next price increase. Ticket purchase agreement form can be found via the link below, or on the PTSA website (www.northwoodptsa.org) under Grad Night Forms.

http://northwoodptsa.org/2014-2015/assets/newest/GN%202015%20Ticket%20Purchase%20Agmt%20v2.pdf

Parent and student must complete and sign the form, and attach payment of check only to NHS PTSA.  Please return to front office or SAC. If you would like to make an additional contribution toward the event, family donation information can be found also at the bottom of the ticket form.

Grad Night is a special all-night party at a secret location for Seniors only, on the night of Graduation and into the next morning (10:00 p.m. on June 17 until 6:00 a.m. on June 18).  The ticket price includes transportation, food, entertainment, and more! The event is completely safe and supervised by adults and organized by PTSA. Grad Night is the best night of the year for the Seniors, and most all of the Senior Class attends! After the Graduation ceremony, there is still plenty of time to celebrate with family and friends before Grad Night begins. 

Buy your ticket today ... We don't want any of the Seniors to miss out!
 
Questions? Contact Cari Coleman at andycaricoleman@cox.net

MaryAnn Bentrott and Cari Coleman
Co-Chairs, Grad Night 2015, NHS PTSA

NHS Timberwolf 5k Update

Come Run with the Pack in Northwood's 
Timberwolf 5k Run/Walk this Saturday, February 14
The Northwood High School Athletic Booster Club will be holding the 6th annual Timberwolf 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, February 14th at NHS at 8:00 a.m. sharp. This is the major fundraiser for our Northwood athletic program and for the 4th year in a row, a portion of all funds raised will be donated to Families Forward. We hope you will join PTSA in supporting this important NHS event. Please go to www.timberwolf5k.com for more information and to register for the event.

Timberwolf 5k Event Details
Thanks so much for your support of the 6th annual Northwood High School 5k!  Here are the final logistics for you!

1. Registration packets can be picked up Friday, February 13 after school, in front of the gym. Can't make it, arrange for a friend to pick it you for you.
2. If we miss you after school, you can also pick up registration packets at Sports Authority from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 13.
3. Why not make it a 5k+ and walk or ride your bike to the race?
4. Parking will be limited. If you want to park on NHS grounds, plan to be at school before 7:30 a.m. The Yale/Portola gate will close at 7:30 a.m. or when the NHS lots are full, whichever is earlier.
5. Overflow parking (mandatory at 7:30 a.m. and later) is at Canyon View Elementary and the Chinese Baptist Church on Arborwood and Yale, one block south of the main entrance.
6. Run with your Timberwolves friends. Make a plan now where you will meet on Saturday morning.
7. Don't miss the National Anthem, sung by our own Zack Halop, at 7:50 a.m.
8. We will have food for purchase Saturday morning.  Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit sandwiches for $3!  Ritas frozen custard for sale too!  Bring your money!  Take a photo with the Chick-fil-A cow!  Head to Chick-fil-A at Jamboree and Bryan and support NHS Athletics - your t-shirt or flyer means Chick-fil-A will donate 20% of the revenue to NHS Athletics.
9. Your race bib dropped off in the gym automatically enters you into the raffle! Don't miss the great gifts our Northwood area businesses have donated.
10. Stop by Chick-fil-A at Irvine Marketplace (Jamboree and Bryan) on Saturday, February 14.  Present the PDF flyer from this email and Northwood High School will earn 20% of the proceeds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thanks!!

Are You Considering a Career in Marketing and Advertising?
Come and meet  Pete Deutschman, Co-founder and Chief Buddy of The Buddy Group, and find out about the academic qualifications, the day-to-day realities of the job, the different paths available in this career, the salary range, and much more! Take this opportunity to ask all that you want to know about this profession!

When:  Monday, February 9, 2015
Time:  During Lunch, 11:35 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Where:  College and Career Center, room 1035

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

Come Run with the Pack in Northwood's 
Timberwolf 5k Run/Walk this Saturday, February 14
The Northwood High School Athletic Booster Club will be holding the 6th annual Timberwolf 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, February 14th at NHS at 8:00 a.m. sharp. This is the major fundraiser for our Northwood athletic program and for the 4th year in a row, a portion of all funds raised will be donated to Families Forward. We hope you will join PTSA in supporting this important NHS event. Please go to www.timberwolf5k.com for more information and to register for the event.
 
Join Us at our February PTSA Meeting!
Our next PTSA meeting will be Tuesday, February 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the College and Career Center. Kathi Smith will talk about what the Center has to offer and finding the best fit for your child and college. Also, Dr. Roach will be discussing the LCAP and needs our input! Please join us and be heard!

Grad Night Tickets are On Sale
Purchase by February 27 before the next price increase. Ticket purchase agreement form can be found via the link below, or on the PTSA website (www.northwoodptsa.org) under Grad Night Forms.

http://northwoodptsa.org/2014-2015/assets/newest/GN%202015%20Ticket%20Purchase%20Agmt%20v2.pdf

Parent and student must complete and sign the form, and attach payment of check only to NHS PTSA.  Please return to front office or SAC. If you would like to make an additional contribution toward the event, family donation information can be found also at the bottom of the ticket form.

Grad Night is a special all-night party at a secret location for Seniors only, on the night of Graduation and into the next morning (10:00 p.m. on June 17 until 6:00 a.m. on June 18).  The ticket price includes transportation, food, entertainment, and more! The event is completely safe and supervised by adults and organized by PTSA. Grad Night is the best night of the year for the Seniors, and most all of the Senior Class attends! After the Graduation ceremony, there is still plenty of time to celebrate with family and friends before Grad Night begins. 

Buy your ticket today ... We don't want any of the Seniors to miss out!
 
Questions? Contact Cari Coleman at andycaricoleman@cox.net

MaryAnn Bentrott and Cari Coleman
Co-Chairs, Grad Night 2015, NHS PTSA

Students Chosen to Represent Northwood
for High School Advocacy Trip to Sacramento
Northwood has selected five students to represent our school in Sacramento on March 10th. Congratulations to Massil Adnani, Jessica Borrmann, Alyssa Lam, Steve Shi and Courtney Wilderman! Good luck in Sacramento!

Are You Considering a Career in Marketing and Advertising?
Come and meet  Pete Deutschman, Co-founder and Chief Buddy of The Buddy Group, and find out about the academic qualifications, the day-to-day realities of the job, the different paths available in this career, the salary range, and much more! Take this opportunity to ask all that you want to know about this profession!

When:  Monday, February 9, 2015
Time:  During Lunch, 11:35 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Where:  College and Career Center, room 1035

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

SENIOR PARENTS:
Two Grad Night 2015 Announcements

1. Grad Night tickets are on sale. Purchase by February 27 before the next price increase. Ticket purchase agreement form can be found via the link below, or on the PTSA website (www.northwoodptsa.org) under Grad Night Forms.

http://northwoodptsa.org/2014-2015/assets/newest/GN%202015%20Ticket%20Purchase%20Agmt%20v2.pdf

Parent and student must complete and sign the form, and attach payment of check only to NHS PTSA.  Please return to front office or SAC. If you would like to make an additional contribution toward the event, family donation information can be found also at the bottom of the ticket form.

Grad Night is a special all-night party at a secret location for Seniors only, on the night of Graduation and into the next morning (10:00 p.m. on June 17 until 6:00 a.m. on June 18).  The ticket price includes transportation, food, entertainment, and more! The event is completely safe and supervised by adults and organized by PTSA. Grad Night is the best night of the year for the Seniors, and most all of the Senior Class attends! After the Graduation ceremony, there is still plenty of time to celebrate with family and friends before Grad Night begins. 

Buy your ticket today ... We don't want any of the Seniors to miss out!

2. Our next Grad Night Committee meeting is Tuesday February 3, at 7:00 p.m., in the Staff Lounge on campus at NHS behind the cafeteria. Please join us to learn about this exciting event and see how you can help and become involved.

Questions? Contact Cari Coleman at andycaricoleman@cox.net

MaryAnn Bentrott and Cari Coleman
Co-Chairs, Grad Night 2015, NHS PTSA