Irvine HS Career Night

Irvine High School is extending the invitation of their career nights to NHS families. The career night events are held between 5:30-6:30 pm in Irvine high school LIFE CENTER - Students and Parents are invited!  Guest speakers will share about current opportunities, pathway to various careers and will also discuss their personal journeys regarding schooling, work, and what it takes. Don't miss this great opportunity to ask questions, explore, etc.  SPACE IS LIMITED. Please RSVP via email to Cecilia Lee at secretary@irvinehighptsa.org.

Tuesday, April 17th - Adrienne Heckman (Lawyer) and Jennifer Donnelly (Teacher)

Wednesday, May 16th - Patti Miyake (Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace)

Timberwolf 3rd Annual Golf Classic

Northwood High School Athletics Boosters hosts its 3rd annual Timberwolf Classic Golf Tournament on May 16 at one of Orange County’s premier golf courses – Oak Creek Golf Club. The tournament, hosted by the football team, includes golf, dinner, silent auction and helicopter ball drop.

All proceeds support Northwood High School’s 25 sports programs and more than 800 student athletes. Sponsorship and Helicopter Ball Drop donations can be directed to the sport of your choice (including Marching Band and Pep Squad) when you register.

If you can’t make it out for golf, register for dinner to participate in the silent auction and helicopter ball drop for a chance at exciting prizes. There will also be a fabulous cocktail party and live entertainment! Come out for some fun, great prizes and good company while supporting Northwood's Athletic Teams!

What : Golf Tournament, Dinner, and Helicopter Golf Ball Drop When : Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 11:00 Registration & Putting Contest 12:30 Shotgun Start (4-Player scramble) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Mix & Mingle Cocktail & Wine Hour 6:00pm Helicopter Ball Drop 6:30pm Dinner and Awards Where : Oak Creek Golf Club 1 Golf Club Dr Irvine, CA 92618 Cost : Early Bird Pricing: $195 per golfer (includes dinner) Regular Pricing: $235 per golfer (includes dinner) Early Bird Dinner Only Pricing: $40 (dinner ONLY) Regular Dinner Only Pricing: $45 (dinner ONLY) Tournament Contact : Send email to Jeff - nhsgolftournament@gmail.com

Scholarship Deadline Tomorrow!

The Northwood Athletic Boosters is pleased to offer three $500 scholarships annually:

·         MikeDunn Athlete of the Year – female

·         MikeDunn Athlete of the Year – male

·         Rickand Sharon Crowell – Technology and Service Athlete

The on-line scholarship application forms are open now and close on Monday, March 26, 2018.  Scholarship winners will be contacted by prior to Distinguished Timberwolf Night on Thursday April 26, 2018.

Northwood High School 2018-2019 PTSA Executive Board!

At the March PTSA meeting, elections were held.  Congratulations to next year’s officers!

President – Doaa Abouzeid
Executive Vice President – Archana Gima
1st Vice President Membership – Connie Stone
2nd Vice President Programs – Anita Raman
3rd Vice President Grad Night – Isabelle Mah
Recording Secretary – Beatrice Tseng-Chen
Treasurer – Li Lin
Financial Secretary – Marisa Blam
Auditor – Judy Huang
Historian – Samila Ardalan

March 19 – Lunchtime Career – Physician (Internal Medicine)- Dr. MinhChau Pham

Do you know what you want to do after high school? Want to find out more about a specific profession? Bring your lunch and come to the FREE Career Lunch Presentations for NHS Students.

What: Lunchtime Career – Physician (Internal Medicine)

When: Monday, March 19, 2018

Where: Room 1035 (College & Career Center)

Come and ask the professionals in the field all about their careers. What are the necessary qualifications? What is the expected salary and growth options? What are positives & negatives of the ​profession​? What should you do to prepare for this career?

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Dr. Pham is a Physician with an undergraduate from USC (major in Biomedical Engineering: summa cum laude 1985-1989).  She then went to USC for Medical school from 1989-1993

followed by her Residency in Internal Medicine at UCI from 1993-1996.  Currently she is a hospitalist/critical care/internal medicine at Kaiser Permanente (1996-present)

Upcoming Lunchtime Career Speakers: Pharmacist, Computer Scientist.

NAMI mental health presentation at Woodbridge High on Mon. 3/19-Everyone is invited!

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) program helps to better understand the signs and symptoms of emotional and behavioral difficulties that may be early warning signs of mental health issues in children and adolescents. It presents the perspective of mental health issues from a youth’s point of view and discusses how to best address mental health related concerns. Please feel free to join the presentation at Woodbridge High School on Monday 3/19 @ 6:30 in WHS Theater. Open to parents and students, flyer attached.

Irvine High School Career Night

Irvine High School is extending the invitation of their career nights to NHS families. The career night events area held between 5:30-6:30 pm in Irvine High School’s LIFE CENTER - Students and Parents are invited!  Guest speakers will share about current opportunities, pathway to various careers and will also discuss their personal journeys regarding schooling, work, and what it takes. Don't miss this great opportunity to ask questions, explore, etc…  SPACE IS LIMITED. Please RSVP via email to Cecilia Lee at secretary@irvinehighptsa.org.

Wednesday, March 21st - Peter Weinstein (Veterinarian)

Tuesday, April 17th - Adrienne Heckman (Lawyer) and Jennifer Donnelly (Teacher)

Wednesday, May 16th - Patti Miyake (Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace)

Seniors and Parents - Grad Night News

Tickets - Have you purchased a ticket for the biggest event of the year after Graduation on June 7?  Only $150 through March 30.  Prices go up March 31.  Buy Now! 

Donations Needed - We have only met half of our goal.  Additional parent financial support is important to make Grad Night possible.  Please consider a tax-deductible donation.  Click here. 

Parent Volunteers - If you would like to volunteer at Grad Night on June 7, please contact volunteer chair Nimfa Pontillas at:  gnvolunteerptsanhs@gmail.com

Buy a Lei for your Graduate - PTSA Grad Night Hawaiian flower lei sale has begun!  Parents, purchase a lei for your Senior to give at the Graduation Ceremony.  Online purchase preferred, no fees.  Visit this link:  https://nhsptsa.wufoo.com/forms/leis-commencement-2018/

Or use the attached flyer.

Meeting Dates - Parents interested in serving on the Grad Night committee or learning more about it may attend meetings.  Meetings are mostly Senior parents but all grade levels are welcome.  All meetings are at 7:00 pm in Room 906 at NHS:  April 18, May 2, and May 30.  If you would like to volunteer for the event only it is not necessary to attend any meetings, but please email per above.

Junior Parents for Grad Night 2019

PTSA is looking for current Junior parents to be part of Grad Night 2019 committee!  Please contact current Grad Night 2018 chair, Cari Coleman, for more information and if you are interested:  gradnightptsanhs@gmail.com or 714-381-2230.  A great first step is to attend meetings (see schedule above).

Northwood High Athletics’ 3^rd Annual Golf Fundraiser!

Save the Date - May 16, 2018 
Oak Creek Golf Club 

Northwood High School Athletics Boosters hosts its 3rd annual Timberwolf Classic Golf Tournament on May 16 at one of Orange County’s premier golf courses – Oak Creek Golf Club. The tournament, hosted by the football team, includes golf, dinner, silent auction and helicopter ball drop.

All proceeds support Northwood High School’s 25 sports programs and more than 800 student athletes. Sponsorship and Helicopter Ball Drop donations can be directed to the sport of your choice (including Marching Band and Pep Squad) when you register.

If you can’t make it out for golf, register for dinner to participate in the silent auction and helicopter ball drop for a chance at exciting prizes. There will also be a fabulous cocktail party and live entertainment! Come out for some fun, great prizes and good company while supporting Northwood's Athletic Teams!

Register for Golf Now!

Helicopter Ball Drop

Be a Sponsor

Lunchtime Career Speaker on Thursday - Pharmacist

Kathi Smith - College and Career Specialist at March 13 PTSA Meeting

Kathi Smith, NHS ROP, College, and Career Specialist, will talk about all the services and resources offered by the center for NHS students: job and internship opportunities, college visits and help with application, scholarships, career information and presentations, work permits, Regional Occupational Program (ROP) classes, and much more. Don't miss out on this important information!

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 13th at 7pm

Where: College and Career Center, room 1035

(second floor of the building with the big “Timberwolves” sign)

Baseball Fundraiser BWW 3/14

Baseball Fundraiser
Come support the Northwood High School Baseball Team at Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday March 14 from 5:00 p.m. to closing at 14110 Culver Drive.  Invite your friends, and family and make sure to present the attached flyer.  15% of the proceeds will be donated back to the team!