Sunday, May 29, 2016

 Happy Memorial Day Weekend!




Seniors: Last Opportunity to 
Purchase Hawaiian Lei for Graduation
 To commemorate the NHS graduation ceremony, order a beautiful Hawaiian flower lei! Tuesday, May 31, is the deadline for ordering a lei. To place your order, you can download form here, and turn in completed form and payment at the NHS front office.




Attention Parents:
Some Great Volunteer Opportunities!
 

* Fall 2016 Registration Kick-Off Days
Please contact the class registration chairs listed below to learn how you can help:

* Student Store Volunteer Coordinator: Coordinates parent volunteers that are working at the student store. New this coming school year: electronic sign up for shifts.
* Student Store Manager: Is responsible for checking and approving reimbursement requests turned in by shoppers and works directly with volunteer coordinator and shoppers to make sure all is running smoothly throughout the year.


Student Store hours are flexible. If interested in any of these positions, please contact Sandy Aicher (aicher@cox.net) or Satomi Connelly (satomiusa@yahoo.com).

Are you interested in becoming a VETERINARIAN?
Come and meet Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA
DATE: Wednesday, June 1st
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

PLACE: IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL - The Life Center
Space is limited. RSVP to Irvine High PTSA President at
IHS.PTSA.CEA@GMAIL.COM.


Interested in becoming a certified CERT Member this summer?
The Irvine Police Department is offering a one-week program (August 1-4 and August 8, 2016) to educate high school students about preparing for various disasters that can occur and how one can respond efficiently when an emergency strikes their community. At the end of the program, students will be able to receive free equipment with a backpack that acts as your emergency kit. Also, students will have a final exercise to get certified as a member. For more information, please click flyer link or contact Alissa Hsueh, NHS Teen CERT Club President, at ahsth3636@gmail.com.

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Congratulations to this Year's PTSA Awards Recipients! 
Irvine Unified Council PTA Senior Scholarship: Jason Wong
Golden Oak Service Award: Satomi Connelly
Honorary Service Award: Gina Gusikoski, Diane Leifer and Lori David Jones
Very Special Person Award: Liz Brine, Sandy Aicher, Salma Hegab and Rimsha Saeed
Continuing Service Award: Doaa Abouzeid, Betsy Harker, Debra Kam and Patty Schell


Attention Parents:
Some Great Volunteer Opportunities!
 

* Student Store Volunteer Coordinator: Coordinates parent volunteers that are working at the student store. New this coming school year: electronic sign up for shifts.
* Student Store Manager: Is responsible for checking and approving reimbursement requests turned in by shoppers and works directly with volunteer coordinator and shoppers to make sure all is running smoothly throughout the year.


Student Store hours are flexible. If interested in any of these positions, please contact Sandy Aicher (aicher@cox.net) or Satomi Connelly (satomiusa@yahoo.com).




Seniors: Last Opportunity to 
Purchase Hawaiian Lei for Graduation
 To commemorate the NHS graduation ceremony, order a beautiful Hawaiian flower lei! Monday, May 30th, is the deadline for ordering a lei. To place your order, you can download form here, and turn in completed form and payment at the NHS front office.




Interested in becoming a certified CERT Member this summer?
The Irvine Police Department is offering a one-week program (August 1-4 and August 8, 2016) to educate high school students about preparing for various disasters that can occur and how one can respond efficiently when an emergency strikes their community. At the end of the program, students will be able to receive free equipment with a backpack that acts as your emergency kit. Also, students will have a final exercise to get certified as a member. For more information, please click flyer link or contact Alissa Hsueh, NHS Teen CERT Club President, at ahsth3636@gmail.com.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Final PTSA Meeting of the School Year this Tuesday
Please join us this Tuesday, May 17, at 7:00 PM for our last PTSA meeting of the school year. The meeting will be held in Room 906, on the first floor of the building with the big "Northwood" sign. See link for agenda.



Flyer
Are You Considering a Career in Global Business Development or Corporate Law? Come meet Jason Weintraub, Director of International Development at Taco Bell Corporation.
When: Thursday, May 19
Time: During Lunch 11:50 AM - 12:25 PM
Where: College & Career Center Room 1035


Jason Weintraub leads the international corporate strategy and development function for Taco Bell Corp. In this role, he develops and implements global brand expansion strategies, including corporate and franchise unit development, acquisitions, and new market entry.  Mr. Weintraub also served as an attorney, leading the law department's transactional practice. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall - University of California) and his undergraduate degree in political science from Stanford University. For a complete biography, please see flyer.


Grad Night Tickets are Still on Sale!
Just a reminder to all seniors and their parents...the price is now $150.00 per ticket. Purchase your ticket NOW because prices go up to $160.00 on May 21st. Ticket purchase agreement can be picked up at the Student Activities Center or found at the PTSA website http://northwoodptsa.org/2015-2016/gradnightforms.php or by clicking here. Questions?  E-mail Gina Gusikoski at ginagusik@cox.net.


Attention Parents:
Some Great Volunteer Opportunities!

The Northwood High School PTSA Student Store sells healthy snacks, drinks and spiritwear Monday-Friday during lunch time. We are in need of parent volunteers for next year for the following positions:


 * Volunteer Coordinator: Coordinates parent volunteers that are working at the student store by setting up a monthly calendar.
 * Student Store Manager: Works directly with volunteer coordinator and shoppers to make sure all is running smoothly throughout the year, is responsible for checking and approving warrants turned in from shoppers, organizes price lists and products in the store as needed, communicates with PTSA liaison, sets up committee meeting in the Fall to ensure a smooth start for the year and sends out emails periodically to the parent volunteers.
 * Shoppers: Purchase items from Costco, Smart & Final and other local venues for the student store as needed.  


Hours are flexible. If interested in any of these positions, please contact Sandy Aicher (aicher@cox.net) or Satomi Connelly (satomiusa@yahoo.com).