Monday, October 26, 2020

#ThankAPrincipal

October is National Principals Month!  A shout out to our awesome Principal, Dr. Roach, and the NHS admin team for their vision, hard work, and dedication, especially during these challenging times. www.principalsmonth.org


GradNight 2021 for NHS Seniors

GradNight is a NHS tradition, an opportunity for graduating Seniors to enjoy a fun, safe, relaxing, and uniquely memorable final evening with classmates.  GradNight evening is a parent volunteer-run event, where parents are encouraged to VOLUNTEER and are VITAL to the process, so please consider joining the committee. 

The next GradNight Planning Meeting is November 9th at 7 pm via Zoom. For the Zoom meeting link and for more info/to join, email Julia Stark, VP of GradNight, at GradNightPTSAnhs@gmail.com.


PTSA Programs

Seeking Parent Speakers for IUSD Career Exploration Program

This year, all of the high schools within IUSD are partnering together to create the "Pursue Your Passion" career exploration program via Zoom. Just like the NHS career speaker program, it will give students the availability to connect with industry professionals and gain insight on the different industry occupations. It will also give our Northwood students an opportunity to participate in the series with a broader speaker base to draw from. 

If you are interested in sharing your experiences with the students, please complete the form here

For more info, please email VP of Programs, Ginger Kawanami, at ProgramsPtsaNhs@gmail.com.


NHS Athletics Boosters

“Finter” sports (Cross Country, Football, Boys Volleyball, Girls Volleyball, Boys Water Polo and Girls Water Polo) season begins Monday, November 2nd.  Voluntary parent donations are key to providing additional coaches, tournaments, equipment, athlete awards, and other various costs that go beyond what IUSD funds for each program.  We invite parents of athletes in “finter” sports to support their programs by donating to NHS Athletics Boosters Club here.

All other spring sports will continue to run workshops until their season begins on January 25th. Families can also donate for these programs to cover the coaching costs for their program’s workshops if so desired.

Visit the NHS Booster website for more info. 

Patrons Wall

*LAST WEEK TO OPT OUT* All donors/sponsors for the 2020-2021 school year will be added to the Timberwolves Patrons Wall on the NHS PTSA website (family name or first initial/last name).  If you donated and would like to opt out of listing on the “Timberwolves Patrons Wall”, please email the PTSA Webmaster, Jim Leung, at WebmasterPTSAnhs@gmail.com before November 1st. 

Monday, October 19, 2020

Reflections Deadline Extended!!

The deadline for entries has been extended to Tuesday, October 20 at 11:59 PM. All submissions are virtual due to Covid 19.  

Please note: NHS Hybrid, Blended, and IVA students are all welcome to participate. 

Entry forms can be submitted using this link

For any questions, please email: reflectionsptsanhs@gmail.com.

Reflections info on the NHS PTSA website Here.

More information can be found here www.iucpta.org/reflections.


Monday, October 12, 2020

PTSA Fall Donation Drive

We have 420 NHS PTSA members so far this year and $13,839 in donations! 

--Goal is 600 members by November and Pledge Donations of $25,000 for Fall --

Please Donate Now! Be sure to ask your employer if an employee matching program for non-profit organizations is offered. As a token of thanks, for every $150 donation, you will receive a free NHS logo dri-fit mask. If you are already a NHS PTSA member this year, your donation is greatly appreciated.  Thank you for your vital support! Ways NHS PTSA serves all students can be found here.

PTSA Membership / Pledge Drive

We have 420 NHS PTSA members so far this year and $13,839 in donations! 

--Goal is 600 members by November and Pledge Donations of $25,000 for Fall --

Membership is $25 for first member and $6 for additional members. If a parent joins for $25, the student can join for $6 only! 

All members of the NHS family, parents, students, and staff are invited to join PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) to stay connected, informed and serve. 

To become a member, please fill out the membership / pledge form. If you prefer to drop off/mail in your membership to the school, please use this PTSA Membership Form. Membership gives you access to the free school directory that will be available soon.

PTSA Reflections Deadline is Tuesday

2020-2021 PTSA Reflections

The deadline for entries is this Tuesday, October 13, 2020. 

This year’s theme is “I Matter Because….”  Entries are accepted in six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. 

To submit your entry, complete the form here.

Questions, please email: reflectionsPTSAnhs@gmail.com

More information can be found at: Reflections-NHS


PTSA Association Meeting

Time: Oct 14, 2020 at 07:00 PM Pacific Time

Agenda: Audit adoption, Reports from Principal Roach and the Executive Board, Special Guest - Dr. Ollila - NHS Assistant Principal and IVA Liaison

Join Zoom Meeting – Link here

Meeting ID: 602 505 9835  /  Passcode: NHSPTSA20


IPSF Excellence Fund

Turn Irvine Orange on October 16!  

Wear orange on Friday, October 16 on IPSF Giving Day to show you value educational excellence in Irvine! Whether you are at school, learning virtually from home, or out in the community, rock your ORANGE to raise awareness about the importance of community support of public education! Wear Orange and make a gift to the Educational Excellence Fund on Oct. 16 to support our schools!  More info here.

Monday, October 5, 2020

PTSA Meeting

Mark your calendar: the next NHS PTSA meeting is coming up on Tuesday, October 14 at 7pm. on Zoom. Agenda and Zoom details will be posted in next week’s newsletter. Stay tuned.


NHS Logo Masks

The spirit wear team will be distributing them at school on October 12th around 12 pm. They will have a table at the drop-off lane for a safe and convenient pick up. More pickup details with time slots coming soon. 

Thank you to our amazing parents, Grace Wang and Ella Wu, for being an awesome spirit wear team!

Spirit-Wear Order Pick Up

Your spirit wear pre-orders are here!  The spirit wear team will be distributing them at school on October 12th around 12 pm. They will have a table at the drop-off lane for a safe and convenient pick up. More pickup details with time slots coming soon. 

Thank you to our amazing parents, Grace Wang and Ella Wu, for being an awesome spirit wear team!