Next PTSA Meeting

Next PTSA Meeting:

Tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m. in room 906

Election of PTSA 2018-2019 Officers in March

Proposed NHS 2018-2019 PTSA Executive Board

We are pleased to announce the following proposed slate for the 2018-19 NHS PTSA Executive Board. The slate will be voted on at the March 13^th PTSA meeting. The floor will be open for nominations at the day of the election.

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

PTSA members - please make sure to attend the March PTSA meeting and vote. 

Why Growing Up Today is So Hard

Why Growing Up Today is So Hard And How Parents Can Help

Did Screenagers get you thinking about what your kids have to deal with in today’s world?  Uni PTSA is sponsoring a guest speaker, Dr. James Tobin, who will speak on the topic, “Why growing up today is so hard and how parents can help.”

Dr. Tobin will speak at the Uni PTSA meeting on Wednesday, February 28^th, at 7 p.m. Please email QuansMom@gmail.com to confirm location, parking and time.

Screenagers – Thank you to our Panel

NHS PTSA hosted the showing of Screenagers last Tuesday at the NHS Theatre. Thank you for Archana Gima NHS PTSA VP of programs for organizing such a successful event. The event had a great turnout of families from Northwood High School, Sierra Vista middle school, Canyon View Elementary school and Santiago Hill Elementary school. We would also like to thank the team of panelists: Ms. Megan Keller (Wellness Coordinator at Northwood High School), Ms. Miranda Craik (Counselor at Canyon View), IPD Officer Rick Gramer, and Officer Sean Cronin.

NHS Athletics Boosters - 3 scholarships for seniors

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

·         Mike Dunn Athlete of the Year – female

·         Mike Dunn Athlete of the Year – male

·         Rick and 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.

NHS Athletics Boosters Mike Dunn Scholarship: Female and Male Athlete of the Year

Mike Dunn, presenting sponsor of the Timberwolf 5K, is proud to sponsor two $500 scholarships (1 female/1 male) for seniors who will be attending college in the fall. The scholarships are designed to reward NHS athletes that have exhibited outstanding community/volunteer service.  Qualified applicants must be a current member of the NHS Athletic Boosters, must have competed for Northwood High School athletics and participated in significant community/volunteer service. The emphasis will be on the community/volunteer service. 

Apply on line here.  Please write a brief essay explaining the sports, levels and years participated at NHS and the details of your community/volunteer service. Reference letters from adults that were associated with the community/volunteer service are recommended but not required.  Applications closes after Monday, March 26, 2018. Winners will be notified prior to Distinguished Timberwolf Night, Thursday, April 26, 2018.

NHS Athletics Boosters Rick and Sharon Crowell Scholarship

In commemoration of the late Rick and Sharon Crowell, the NHS Athletic Boosters Club is proud to sponsor a $500 annual scholarship for an NHS senior who will be attending college in the fall, has participated on an NHS athletic team, and has experience or a strong interest in web design, technology including videography. The scholarship is also designed to reward NHS athletes that have exhibited outstanding community/volunteer service. Qualified applicants must have competed for Northwood High School athletics for four years and have a clear interest in web design and technology.  The applicant must also have a record of community/volunteer service.  

Apply online here.   Please write a brief essay explaining the sports, levels and years participated at NHS and the details of your experience and/or interest in web design and technology, as well as your community/volunteer service. Reference letters from adults that were associated with the applicant’s experience and/or interest in web design and technology, in addition to community/volunteer service are recommended but not required.  Applications close after Monday, March 26, 2018.  Winner will be notified prior to Distinguished Timberwolf Night, Thursday, April 26, 2018.

Screenagers - Movie Viewing and Discussion Panel

NHS PTSA will be hosting the showing of Screenagers this Tuesday, February 20th at 6:30 pm. at the NHS Theatre. Thank you for making your reservations because of the limited seating. Reservations are closed at this time. Please bring your ticket with you. Check in will start at 6:00 pm. There will be a roster of the reservations at the door.
We have a team of panelists at the end of the documentary - Screenagers, for a quick discussion and Q&A session. Panelists for the evening are: Ms. Megan Keller (Wellness Coordinator at Northwood High School), Ms. Miranda Craik (Counselor at Canyon View), IPD Officer Rick Gramer, and Officer Sean Cronin.

Screenagers viewing is sponsored by PTSA. Not a PTSA member yet?

You can join by visiting http://www.northwoodptsa.org/membership. PayPal and credit cards accepted – no service fee. Your membership fee and donation help support basic educational needs that impact all students and ensure that NHS maintains its high-quality programs.

Feb 21 Lunchtime Career Speaker

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 - Researcher / University Director

When: Wednesday, February 21, 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. Mary Yu Danico is a Director, Michi and Walter Weglyn Endowed chair; Director, Asian American Transnational Research Initiative; and Professor of Sociology at Cal Poly Pomona. She was an Associate Dean of the College of Environmental Design at Cal Poly Pomona. She has authored 3 books, one encyclopedia, and numerous articles on issues of immigration, migration, race relations, family, and youth generation. She went to Burlingame High school in Northern California, UC Davis for her BA in Sociology, and PhD in Sociology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She was a Fulbright Scholar in 2005-2006 and currently is a Fulbright Alumni Ambassador. She is a past president of the Association for Asian American Studies and is currently working a research regarding what is important to the Gen I and Screen Generation. Upcoming Lunchtime Career Speakers: Pharmacist (3/9), Physician-Internal Medicine (3/19), Architect (3/27)

Proposed NHS 2018-2019 PTSA Executive Board

We are pleased to announce the following proposed slate for the 2018-19 NHS PTSA Executive Board. The slate will be voted on at the March 13^th PTSA meeting. The floor will be open for nominations at the day of the election.

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

A big thank you to the members of the Nominating Committee: Leslie Roach (Advisor), Archana Gima (Chair), Connie Stone (Parliamentarian), Beatrice Tseng-Chen, Mamie Wraith, Anita Raman, Judy Huang, and alternates Michelle Levasseur and Li Lin. 

Celebrating National PTA Founders’ Day

Just imagine--two thousand women converging in the District of Columbia in the middle of February in 1897 and sharing a vision to create a better world for their children and all kids across the nation.  Please read more at the link below
https://ptaourchildren.org/founders-day/

Seniors and Parents - Grad Night 2018 News

Tickets - Have you purchased a ticket for the biggest event of the year after Graduation on June 7?  Only $150 through March 31.  Prices go up April 1. Buy Now! 

Donations Needed - 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

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:  February 22, March 7, 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 - Plan 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.  All meetings are at 7:00 pm in Room 906 at NHS:  February 22, March 7, April 18, May 2, and May 30.

PTSA Meeting Tuesday Feb 13th

We invite you to attend the upcoming PTSA meeting this Tuesday, February 13th, at 7 p.m. in room 906. See attached agenda.

Hear updates from our Principal. Dr. Roach will share the results of the Challenge Success Survey that all NHS students took this fall. She will also share important information about NHS student wellbeing and some areas of focus for the future.

Our student representative, David Park, will give information about the programs and events organized by ASB for our school.

Lunchtime Career Speaker - Aerospace Engineering

Pizza Night - Wednesday February 14th

Lunchtime Speaker Feb 5th - Court Reporter

Career Lunchtime Speaker for Students
Court Reporter - Feb 5th

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

What: Career lunch presentation from Susan Caiopoulos
When:  Monday, February 5, 2018 @ Lunchtime
Where: Room 1035 (College & Career Center)

Susan Caiopoulos will have the admissions director from the local court reporting school and another fellow court reporter joining her to speak about a career in Court
Reporting. There will also be a steno machine hooked up for a live demo!
Court reporters capture the spoken word using a stenotype machine and prepare transcripts of court hearings, depositions, and a variety of other settings. Did you know that closed-captioning on TV is provided by a court reporter? Many career choices: working full time in court with full benefits, working as a freelance reporter and choosing the number of days you work per week, or even doing live closed-caption broadcasting from the comfort of home. The earning potential is fantastic, and as there is a shortage of court reporters right now, there is a demand now more than ever, which is not changing anytime soon. If interested in finding out more, please come to the speaker event.

Upcoming Lunchtime Career Speakers: NASA-Jet Propulsion Lab (2/16), University Director/Researcher (2/21), Pharmacist (3/9), Physician-Internal Medicine (3/19), Architect (3/27)

Feb 20th Screenagers Movie and Panel Discussion

Northwood High PTSA, together with Sierra Vista PTSA, Santiago Hills PTA, and Canyon View PTA, proudly sponsor a special screening of the movie, “Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age” which will be followed by a Panel Discussion.  Please RSVP at the link below to reserve your seats. 

What:  Screenagers (1hr 10 mins) + Panel Discussion (25 mins)

When:  February 20, 2018, at 6:30 pm

Where: Northwood High Performing Arts Theatre

Panelists:   Ms. Megan Keller, Wellness Coordinator at Northwood High School

                  Ms. Miranda Craik, Counselor at Canyon View

                  Officer Rick Gramer, Irvine Police Department 

                  Officer Sean Cronin, Irvine Police Department 

Fee: Free (The event is sponsored by the PTAs / PTSAs for the school community.)

RSVP:   https://impactflow.com/event/presented-by-nhs-ptsa-svms-ptsa-sh-pta-5773

Timberwolf 5K and Pancake Breakfast - Register Today!

Northwood students, athletes, family and friends - register to run in the 9th annual Timberwolf 5K on Saturday, February 10, 2018.  Your race registration fee goes to your favorite NHS Athletic team, helping them pay for additional coaching, uniforms, equipment and more.  Click here for more information.  5K race is $40 per person, $35 for students, $30 for Timberwolf Trail, a fun course testing various athletic team skills.  Volunteers or spectators can register for $20 which includes the pancake breakfast, t-shirt and grocery tote bag. Copy and paste link to your browser: https://www.timberwolf5k.com/

Volunteers Needed for 5K - Friday and Saturday

We need volunteers for Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10, 2018 5K.  Want to help?  Check out the ways you can assist. Volunteer here.  Have photography/videography skills?  Media volunteers sign up here!   All volunteers are encouraged to register as a volunteer in the links above to receive the pancake breakfast, 5K t-shirt and grocery bag.