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)