Shoe Drive Extended Until This Tuesday, 8:00 AM!
Check your shoe closet and consider donating 1-3 pairs of gently used shoes to be reused in Africa and South America. Drop off your bag of shoes at Northwood's front office no later than Tuesday, October 27, 8:00 AM. Thank YOU for your participation in this fundraiser!

Spiritwear is Here!!
If you had paid for Northwood spiritwear during registration week, but didn't pick it up, please contact our Spiritwear Chair, Cathy Kim, at cathykim247@yahoo.com to make arrangements.

Flyer

NHS Blood Drive on October 27 
from 8:00 AM to 2:15 PM 
 
The American Red Cross would like to extend an invitation to ALL parents, students, teachers and staff to donate at the blood drive on Tuesday, October 27. Appointments available! 

See the attached flyer for more details.

Flyer

Are You Considering a Career in Psychology? Come and meet Sophia Silva, a positive psychology coach and speaker, this Thursday, October 29, during Lunch, 11:50 AM - 12:25 PM, in the College & Career Center, room 1035.   

Are You Considering a Career in Information Technology? Come and meet Chris Elliott on Wednesday, November 4, during Lunch, 11:55 AM - 12:30 PM, in the College & Career Center, room 1035. Chris Elliott works for The Walt Disney Company as the IT Compliance Manager for the Corporate Segment.

To read more about Sophia Silva and Chris Elliott, see attached flyer. Questions about our Career Lunch speakers? Contact Wendy Bokota, PTSA VP of Programs, pwboko@cox.net.

Mark your calendar! Dr. Brad Reedy is Coming to NHS 
to Talk about the Difficult Journey of Parenting Teenagers.
When: Tuesday, November 3, 6:30 PM
Where: NHS Media Center/Library
Author of the book, The Journey of the Heroic Parent, Dr. Brad Reedy is Co-owner and Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, which provides outdoor-based therapy for adolescents, young adults and families. Brad returns to Irvine, where he grew up as a child. Embattled in drug abuse and after a nearly fatal drug overdose, Brad dropped out of Irvine High School in his sophomore year. He embarked on a journey that eventually led him to a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy and the founding of a therapy program for teens and families. For more information about Dr. Reed, please click here.

16th Annual NHS Baseball Christmas Tree, Wreath and Garland Sales 

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With the Holidays right around the corner, the Boys Baseball team is once again sponsoring its Christmas tree, wreath and garland sales fundraiser. In addition, we are conducting a Christmas Tree drive to help out the Wounded Warriors and military families at Camp Pendleton who cannot afford to buy a tree this holiday season. So please don't wait! Time is running out, as sales will end on November 6th. 

Use this link https://northwoodhs.wufoo.com/forms/nhs-baseball-2015-christmas-tree-sale/ to purchase your tree, wreath and/or garland on-line or fill out the attached order form. Please contact Lori David Jones at ldjorange@aol.com for any questions you may have. Thank you for your support.

Order Form

Annual NHS Softball Poinsettias and Wreaths Sale
Northwood Softball is once again selling poinsettias and wreaths from now until October 30th and would appreciate your support. 

Please contact Pam Tyo at ptyo1@cox.net or 714-401-4498. Completed order form can be sent to Pam. Thank you! 

Flyer

Lazy Dog Restaurant Fundraiser
Northwood High School Grad Night is hosting a fundraiser at Lazy Dog Restaurant in the Irvine Market Place on Tuesday, November 10, from 4:00 - 9:00 PM. 15% of your total bill will be donated back to NHS Grad Night. 

Please take a printout of the attached flyer with you. Your time and support are kindly appreciated. See you there!

Agenda

Please join us at our October 
Parent Teacher Student Association Meeting! 

When: This Tuesday, October 20th, 7:00 PM
Where: Room 906, first floor of the building with the big "Northwood" sign
What: Hear updates from our Principal, Dr. Roach, and our student representative, Courtney Fassett, and find out about the programs and events organized by PTSA for our school! To view the meeting agenda, see attached.



Spiritwear is Here!!
If you had paid for Northwood spiritwear during registration week, but didn't pick it up, please contact our Spiritwear Chair, Cathy Kim, at cathykim247@yahoo.com to make arrangements.

Flyer

This Wednesday is the Last Day
to Donate Your Gently Used Shoes! 

Please donate gently used Athletic Shoes, Dress Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Sneakers, any footwear, any size! Donation boxes are located in Senior TA rooms and in front of the Student Activities Center (SAC). Join us in this recycling effort and fundraising event to benefit Grad Night! Please make sure shoes are paired together; shoes will be reused in Africa and South America. See attached flyer for more information or contact Mandy Neghabat, Grad Night Fundraiser Chair, at mandana.neghabat@cox.net.

Flyer

Master Drive Seminar on Teen Driving and Safety
Parents, bring your teens with you to a special Master Drive presentation at Northwood High School on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 PM in the theater.  Hear shocking statistics about the risks to teen drivers. Find out what a teen driver needs to learn (limitations of the road conditions, dynamics of a vehicle in motion, etc.) to become a safe driver. Maximize your teen's chances to survive our driving environment! For more information, see attached flyer or contact Wendy Bokota, PTSA VP of Programs at pwboko@cox.net.

Flyer

NHS Blood Drive on October 27 
from 8:00 AM to 2:15 PM 
 
The American Red Cross would like to extend an invitation to ALL parents, students, teachers and staff to donate at the blood drive on Tuesday, October 27. Appointments available! 

See the attached flyer for more details.

Flyer

Are You Considering a Career in Psychology? 
Come & Meet Sophia Silva! 
When: Thursday, October 29
Time: During Lunch, 11:50 AM - 12:25 PM
Where: College & Career Center, room 1035
Sophia Silva is a positive psychology coach and speaker. She graduated from Chapman University in 2011 and received her Master's degree in Positive Psychology from Claremont Graduate University in 2014. She has been featured on The Huffington Post and the Dr. Drew Podcast. She is bilingual and has received international attention as a columnist for Unoticias and Monte Carlo TV. To read more about Sophia Silva, please see flyer.

Flyer

Are You Considering a Career in Information Technology? 
Come & Meet Chris Elliott! 
When: Wednesday, November 4
Time: During Lunch, 11:55 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: College & Career Center, room 1035
Chris Elliott works for The Walt Disney Company as the IT Compliance Manager for the Corporate Segment. He concentrates on ensuring The Walt Disney Company follows and employs the rules and regulations surrounding IT and financial transactions. To read more about Chris Elliott, please click here.
Questions about our Career Lunch speakers? Contact Wendy Bokota, PTSA VP of Programs, pwboko@cox.net.


16th Annual NHS Baseball Christmas Tree, 

Flyer

Wreath and Garland Sales 
With the Holidays right around the corner, the Boys Baseball team is once again sponsoring its Christmas tree, wreath and garland sales fundraiser. In addition, we are conducting a Christmas Tree drive to help out the Wounded Warriors and military families at Camp Pendleton who cannot afford to buy a tree this holiday season. So please don't wait! Sales begin now and will run through November 6th. Use this link https://northwoodhs.wufoo.com/forms/nhs-baseball-2015-christmas-tree-sale/ to purchase your tree wreath and/or garland online or contact Lori David Jones at ldjorange@aol.com to request a sales form and for any questions you may have. See attached flyer for details. Thank you for your support.

Shoe Drive Fundraiser - Collection this Saturday!

Flyer

Help Our School Raise Funds 
by Simply Cleaning Your Shoe Closet!  

Join us in this recycling effort and fundraising event to benefit Grad Night! Shoe Collection Day is this Saturday, October 17, at Northwood High School from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Bring in gently used Athletic Shoes, Dress Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Sneakers, any footwear, any size! Please make sure shoes are paired together and in reusable condition. Shoes will be reused in Africa and South America. 

 

See flyer for more information or contact Mandy Neghabat, Grad Night Fundraiser Chair, at mandana.neghabat@cox.net.

Fall Conference Week
Hope all students, parents and teachers had productive conferences last week! Thank you to Hospitality Co-Chairs Debra Kam and Patty Schell for organizing the Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Special thanks to NHS parents for the delicious baked goods and for helping on-site and to Romano's Macaroni Grill of Huntington Beach for their generous discount and for providing several coupons for a drawing. 

Meeting Agenda

Join Us at our October PTSA Meeting!
Our next Parent Teacher Student Association meeting will be Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00 PM in room 906. Come and hear updates from our principal, Mrs. Roach, and about upcoming PTSA events. See the attached agenda. 

Not a PTSA member yet? It's not too late! Fill out the membership form and get a free school directory. Your membership and donation will help fund much-needed teachers' equipment and supplies to benefit NHS students! Thank you!


Spiritwear is Here!!
If you paid for Northwood spiritwear but haven't yet picked it up, please contact our Spiritwear Chair, Cathy Kim, at cathykim247@yahoo.com to make arrangements.

Flyer

Help Our School Raise Funds 
by Simply Cleaning Out Your Shoe Closet!  
Our goal is to collect 5000 lbs. of SHOES from Sept. 28 - Oct. 21. We're in need of gently used Athletic Shoes, Dress Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Sneakers, any footwear, any size!  Donation boxes are in Senior TA rooms and in front of the Student Activities Center (SAC). We will also hold a Saturday collection day at Northwood High School on Oct. 17, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  

Join us in this recycling effort and fundraising event to benefit Grad Night! Please make sure shoes are paired together and in reusable condition; they will be reused in Africa and South America. See attached flyer for more information or contact Mandy Neghabat, Grad Night Fundraiser Chair, at mandana.neghabat@cox.net.

Rules

Entry Form

LAST WEEK to turn in 

REFLECTIONS entries!! 

Entries are now being accepted in the areas of Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Musical Composition, and Photography.

2015 Theme: LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLY!

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM and SUMMARY OF RULES can be found in the NHS Main Office and are attached here. Submission includes 3 copies of the literature/music composition and 2 DVD/Flash drive copies of Dance Choreography and Film Production.

For additional details on each area's rules, visit http://irvineucpta.my-pta.org/content.asp?PageID=7
Entries due by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th at 4:00 PM
Any questions, contact Lisa Hopper at LISASHOPPER@sbcglobal.net

Flyer

Master Drive Seminar on Teen Driving and Safety
Parents, bring your teens with you to a special Master Drive presentation at Northwood High School on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 PM in the theater.  Hear shocking statistics about the risks to teen drivers. Find out what a teen driver needs to learn (limitations of the road conditions, dynamics of a vehicle in motion, etc.) to become a safe driver. Maximize your teen's chances to survive our driving environment! For more information, see attached flyer or contact Wendy Bokota, PTSA VP of Programs at pwboko@cox.net. 

BJ's Grad Night Fundraiser Flyer

Eat at BJ's Restaurant and Help Your School!
NHS Class of 2016 Grad Night is hosting an all-day fundraiser at BJ's Restaurant in the Irvine Market Place on Thursday, October 8. 

Join us there with your family and friends and watch the Colts and Texans battle it off. Bring in the attached flyer and BJ's will donate 15% of the sales to NHS. We appreciate your support while you are having a great time with your loved ones!

Rules

Entry Form

Calling all artists for REFLECTIONS 2015-2016! 
Entries are now being accepted in the areas of Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Musical Composition, and Photography.

2015 Theme: LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLY!

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM and SUMMARY OF RULES can be found in the NHS Main Office and are attached here. Submission includes 3 copies of the literature/music composition and 2 DVD/Flash drive copies of Dance Choreography and Film Production.

For additional details on each area's rules, visit http://irvineucpta.my-pta.org/content.asp?PageID=7
Entries due by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th at 4:00 PM
Any questions, contact Lisa Hopper at LISASHOPPER@sbcglobal.net


Help Our School Raise Funds 
by Simply Cleaning Out Your Shoe Closet!  
Our goal is to collect 5000 lbs. of SHOES from Sept. 28 - Oct. 21. We're in need of gently used Athletic Shoes, Dress Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Sneakers, any footwear, any size!  Donation boxes will be located in Senior TA rooms and in front of the Student Activities Center (SAC). We will also hold a Saturday collection day at Northwood High School on Oct. 17, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  Join us in this recycling effort and fundraising event to benefit Grad Night! Please make sure shoes are paired together and in reusable condition. Thank you for helping us meet our goal! See attached flyer for more information or contact Mandy Neghabat, Grad Night Fundraiser Chair, at mandana.neghabat@cox.net.


Master Drive Seminar on Teen Driving and Safety
Parents, bring your teens with you to a special Master Drive presentation at Northwood High School on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 PM in the theater.  Hear shocking statistics about the risks to teen drivers. Find out what a teen driver needs to learn (limitations of the road conditions, dynamics of a vehicle in motion, etc.) to become a safe driver. Maximize your teen's chances to survive our driving environment! For more information, see attached flyer or contact Wendy Bokota, PTSA VP of Programs at pwboko@cox.net.