PTSA News

Northwood Pizza 

Grad Night Fundraiser

  Our first Northwood High School fundraiser 

will be on Wednesday, October 8, at Northwood Pizza.  

Order a pizza for pickup or delivery ALL DAY, and bring 

the attached flyer or mention NHS and Northwood Pizza 

will generously donate 20% of sales. Don't miss out on 

this great opportunity to support Northwood.

Last Week of September PTSA Membership Drive!

We need you to become a PTSA member! The Northwood PTSA supports basic educational needs that impact ALL students. NOW, MORE THAN EVER, OUR HIGH SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! Specifically, PTSA is seeking funds to provide, among other needs, spectrophotometers for our science department, calculators for the math department and document cameras for social studies. Membership forms can be printed out from www.northwoodptsa.org. ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE A FREE NHS DIRECTORY!

Deadline for Reflections Program is WEDNESDAY!

Show your artistic skills by participating in the PTA Reflections Program. The theme for 2014 is "The world would be a better place if..." Express yourself through Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography or Visual Arts.  Submittals are due NEXT WEDNESDAY, October 1st, Go to this flyer link for more information. For details, contact our Reflections Chair, Lisa Hopper, at lisashopper@sbcglobal.net.

Join Us for our First PTSA Meeting!

Our first PTSA meeting of the year will be next Tuesday, September 23, at 7pm in the Staff Lounge that is located in the 800 Building behind the cafeteria. Come and hear updates from our principal, Mrs. Roach, and all of the activities that PTSA has planned for the year.

Becoming a PTSA Member 

We need you to become a PTSA member! The Northwood PTSA supports basic educational needs that impact all students and communicates directly with Northwood Administrators and Faculty. NOW, MORE THAN EVER, OUR HIGH SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! Specifically, PTSA is seeking funds to provide, among other needs, spectrophotometers for our science department, calculators for the math department and document cameras for social studies. Membership forms can be printed out from www.northwoodptsa.org. ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE A FREE NHS DIRECTORY!

The Reflections Program is Here!
 
Show your artistic skills by participating in the PTA Reflections Program. The theme for 2014 is "The world would be a better place if..." Express yourself through Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography or Visual Arts. Submittals are due by October 1st in the front office. Go to this flyer link for more information. For details, contact our Reflections Chair, Lisa Hopper, at lisashopper@sbcglobal.net.

Join Us at our First PTSA Meeting!
Our first PTSA meeting of the year will be next Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Staff Lounge. Come and hear updates from our principal, Mrs. Roach, and all of the activities that PTSA has planned for the year.

Support NHS PTSA by Shopping and Dining Out!
Help support PTSA and Grad Night 2015 by signing up for Community Partners Scrip and Communities for Cause. All you need to do is continue to shop at Ralphs or Vons or dine out at participating restaurants and a portion of every purchase will be donated to PTSA for Grad Night! Click each link for instructions on registering. Thanks for your support!

SmashBurger Grand Opening 
Week September 17-24 Benefits IPSF
Smashburger, the brand known for handcrafted burgers that undergo a unique 'smashing' technique, is celebrating the grand opening of its fourth Orange County location in Irvine by hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Irvine Public Schools Foundation. During the Irvine restaurant's grand opening week of Sept. 17-24, a portion of all sales will be donated directly to IPSF. No flyers or discount cards necessary! So be sure to bring in the whole family for lunch, dinner or even just a quick milkshake to go. Smashburger Irvine is located at 3831 Alton Parkway in the Westpark Plaza and is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

5th Annual Spirit of Excellence Gala 
to be Held on Saturday, September 27th
Tickets are now on sale for IPSF's 5th Annual Spirit of Excellence Gala on Saturday, September 27th at KIA Motors.   The event features red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception, dinner, and a live and silent auction. This year's event is co-chaired by IPSF Board member Grace Lin and syndicated sports talk show host Jim Rome, who will also host a portion of the evening's program. Only a few sponsorships and tickets remain. For more information or to purchase your tickets, please visit the IPSF website. Can't join us for the gala? Register online for the evening's auction and bid along with the gala guests on items including getaways, one-of-a-kind items and more!

The Reflections Program is Here!
Show your artistic skills by participating in the PTA Reflections Program. The theme for 2014 is "The world would be a better place if..." Express yourself through Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography or Visual Arts. Submittals are due by October 1st in the front office. See the attached flyer for more information. For details, contact our Reflections Chair, Lisa Hopper, at lisashopper@sbcglobal.net.

Becoming a PTSA Member
 
We need you to become a PTSA member! The Northwood PTSA supports basic educational needs that impact all students and communicates directly with Northwood Administrators and Faculty. NOW, MORE THAN EVER, OUR HIGH SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! To ensure Northwood High maintains our quality programs, PTSA needs support from every family. Visit our table by the Oak Tree at Back to School Night on this Wednesday to return or fill out the membership form and drop off a check. The PTSA Membership Form can also be printed out from www.northwoodptsa.org. ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE A FREE NHS DIRECTORY!

The Reflections Program is Here!

Show your artistic skills by participating in the PTA Reflections Program. The theme for 2014 is "The world would be a better place if..." Express yourself through Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography or Visual Arts. Submittals are due by October 1st in the front office. See the attached flyer for more information. For details, contact our Reflections Chair, Lisa Hopper, at lisashopper@sbcglobal.net.

Welcome Back!
Welcome to all of our new and returning families. Your PTSA Board has been busy working over the summer to prepare for the school year, and we hope our efforts will help you feel even more a part of Northwood. We encourage you to share your ideas and become involved. There are many ways to participate, whether you work or stay at home. Please join us at our first PTSA meeting on Tuesday, September 23, at 7pm to hear about what we have in store for the year. Feel free to contact me at president@northwoodptsa.org if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michele Glasky
NHS PTSA President

Becoming a PTSA Member
We need you to become a PTSA member! The Northwood PTSA supports basic educational needs that impact all students and communicates directly with Northwood Administrators and Faculty. NOW, MORE THAN EVER, OUR HIGH SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! To ensure Northwood High School maintains our quality programs, PTSA needs support from every family. Go to www.northwoodptsa.org and print out the membership form and drop it off in the front office. ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE A FREE NHS DIRECTORY! Join Now!

Registration Days are Over!
A big thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make the registrations days a huge success. In spite of the oppressive heat, our volunteers made each day run smoothly and welcomed our students back for the new year. A special thank you to our Registration Chair Lisa Hibbard and her grade level chairs Suzi Okuda, Satomi Connelly, Carol Erle and Isabelle Mah for all of their help in leading the troops.

The Reflections Program is Here!
Show your artistic skills by participating in the PTA Reflections Program. The theme for 2014 is "The world would be a better place if..." Express yourself through Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography or Visual Arts. Submittals will be due in early October. See the attached flyer for more information. For details, contact our Reflections Chair, Lisa Hopper, at lisashopper@sbcglobal.net.