$500 Scholarship for Seniors

The 2020 Canyon View Elementary PTA Alumni Scholarship is now accepting applications. To be eligible for consideration, a student must be a graduating high school senior in good academic standing who attended Canyon View Elementary School for one full academic year.

The recipient of this scholarship will be selected primarily on the applicant’s ability to effectively communicate the impact Canyon View Elementary School has had on his or her educational growth. Secondarily, academic achievement will be considered. One (1) winner will be selected.
Students who have applied for or received other scholarships are still eligible for this Canyon View Scholarship Award. Deadline to receive applications with video is 3PM Friday, May 29^th.  As a condition of accepting the scholarship, your video submittal may be shared via Canyon View PTA’s emails, social media, and/or website.
We look forward to reviewing your application and video.

To apply click here

Sincerely,
Canyon View PTA Scholarship Committee 2020

PTSA Meeting

Coming September 2020

Message from the Grad Night Committee

Due to the current restrictions of in-person, large group gatherings, we are saddened to announce that our originally planned PTSA-sponsored 2020 Grad Night celebration, of which was to occur following the graduation ceremony on June 4^th, is cancelled.  We are currently working to process refunds for all tickets purchased and donations submitted to date. You do not need to take any further action at this time, as your refund will be processed automatically; however, please note that this process may take some time to issue all refunds.  Should you have any questions regarding your refund, please contact gntreasurerptsanhs@gmail.com, and if you have other questions or concerns, please contact Gradnightptsanhs@gmail.com.

Please know that while the health and safety of our graduating Senior Class remains our highest priority, we recognize how meaningful it is for them to have a celebration to recognize this important milestone in their lives.  While the PTSA will no longer be hosting this traditional event, a group of Grad Night Committee parents are currently exploring alternative options for a privately organized, rescheduled 2020 Senior Celebration, to potentially occur in July. Our goal is to create a safe opportunity for the 2020 Seniors to connect in person, enjoy some time together as they celebrate each other, and conclude this chapter of their Northwood High School journey before embarking on their paths ahead.  If you are interested in having your Senior participate in this event, and/or are willing to help in the planning of the event, please contact us at 2020seniorsnhs@gmail.com.  In the interim, please consider reserving your Grad Night ticket refund, and sponsorship support, to contribute towards this new event. More details on such will follow in the upcoming weeks. Thank you!

Appreciation for NHS Teachers, Administration and Staff

We continue our gratitude for Northwood teachers, administration and staff during this time of battling a pandemic. With school closed, we are thankful to NHS for staying connected with our students, families and making the most out of such uncertain times.  We are lucky and grateful for you all!

Help Needed!

Hospitality Chair/Co-Chairs

Needing a person(s) to lead PTSA hospitality during Back to School Night, Conference weeks, Pride of the Pack and Teacher Appreciation week. The scope of the duties are changing for this committee due to the new social distancing guidelines, however, PTSA needs a person(s) with some creativity to help develop a new way to serve our NHS teachers, staff and community. Contact:  presidentPTSAnhs@gmail.com

Grad Night 2021 Chair/Co-Chairs

 Though it is up in the air how grad night will look for next year, we are moving forward until we hear otherwise. PTSA needs a person(s) to help lead the grad night committee of 2021. We are looking for someone who will have a graduating senior in 2021, organized and be a point of contact to answer grad night questions from the class of 2021. A committee is eager to find a leader! Contact presidentPTSAnhs@gmail.com

CORRECTION: Last PTSA Meeting of the School Year

Via Zoom, THURSDAY, May 14, 2020 at 7:00p.m.

To attend the meeting and tips:

1)     Download Zoom on your laptop, desktop, tablet or cell phone

2)     When it’s time to join the meeting, type in the meeting ID and password

3)     Share video and turn on your mic in the application

4)     If on a laptop or desktop, you will be able to view attendees in gallery mode, if on a cell phone or tablet, you will only be able to see attendees by swiping left or right.

5)     Your student has most likely used Zoom for distance learning, they can be of great help if you need.

Meeting ID:  843 9099 6232 

Password:  015512

Free SENIOR Lawn Signs!

Did you miss the great lawn sign distribution this past Saturday May 10th? No worries! You can still pick up your FREE sign by contacting the following PTSA volunteer:

If your TA is B.Emery, J.Guy, Ollila or Tran please email Julie Wurster at juliewurster@gmail.com

If your TA is anyone else please email Cory Stone at corydstone0@gmail.com

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Connie at gradnightPTSAnhs@gmail.com or 714-335-6028.

All Things Grad Night 2020

(Pandemic plan B still to be determined)

Grad Night Tickets - Online purchase only (no fees) at the NHS PTSA website: http://www.northwoodptsa.org/grad-night.

PayPal, credit card, check and cash accepted.

Grad Night 2020 on Instagram - Follow at @nhsgradnight2020

Questions? Email GradNightPTSAnhs@gmail.com

Stay In

We at PTSA hope you and your families are all safe and in good health.  Please continue to stay in, wash your hands frequently, and keep social distancing to help our front line health providers and workers with the best possible chance to do the important jobs they need to do. We will get through this together. #NHSbettertogether

The following are links to IUSD, the City of Irvine and CA.gov for the most updated information on COVID-19.

IUSD COVID-19 Resource:

https://iusd.org/covid-19-resource-page

City of Irvine COVID-19 Resource Guide:

https://www.cityofirvine.org/covid-19-resources

COVID-19 in California

https://covid19.ca.gov

Boosters Annual Meeting - Officer Elections and Bylaws Restatement Vote

Northwood HS Athletics Boosters Club (NHSAB) is holding its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. via zoom.  If you would like to attend, please email twolvesboosters@gmail.com for the zoom link and password.  Members may vote on officer election and a motion to restate and replace our bylaws.  The following volunteers are nominated to serve 2020-2021 school year:  John Arena, President; John Duong, Vice-President, Susan Berkel, Treasurer, Melinda Liu, Secretary and Mei Ramos, Financial Disbursement Secretary.  Any parent who donated $200 or more for any NHSAB team from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 is a voting member.  The proposed bylaws and the current bylaws can be viewed here.  Thanks for the many families that donated, helped, cheered their favorite student athletes on this year.  For the Good of The Pack!  It’s Great to be a T’Wolf!

Hospitality chair/co-chair - Help Needed!

Hospitality Chair/Co-Chairs

Needing a person(s) to lead PTSA hospitality during Back to School Night, Conference weeks, Pride of the Pack and Teacher Appreciation week. The scope of the duties are changing for this committee due to the new social distancing guidelines, however, PTSA needs a person(s) with some creativity to help develop a new way to serve our NHS teachers, staff and community. Contact:  presidentPTSAnhs@gmail.com

Congratulation to the 2020-2021 NHS PTSA Executive Board!

Thank you to all who attended last month’s PTSA Zoom meeting and voted in our annual board elections.  The following is your new PTSA Executive Board for 2020-2021!  Congratulations and thank you to all:

President - Archana Gima

Exec VP – Daniela Kou

1^st Vice President Membership - Tina Zhao

2^nd Vice President Programs - Ginger Kawanami

3^rd Vice President Grad Night - Julia Stark

Recording Secretary - Robin Sexton

Treasurer - Natalie Wang

Financial Secretary - Arezoo Abaye

Auditor - Hai Liang

Historian - Rajesh Narayanan

Last PTSA Meeting of the School Year

Via Zoom, Tuesday, May 14, 2020 at 7:00p.m.

Details how to attend will be included in next week’s newsletter on 5/11.