Monday, March 11, 2019

ZUMBA / UJAM fundraiser!

Join us for a fun time working up a sweat and supporting our SENIORS for their upcoming Grad Night 2019! Students, athletes, parents, friends, staff, everyone is invited. We will have food, drinks and vendors too.
When: Sunday, March 24 from 1pm to 2.30pm.
Where: Northwood High School gymnasium.
Tickets: $10 ($15 at the door)
Purchase tickets online here: https://nhsptsa.wufoo.com/forms/zumba-fundraiser-grad-night-2019/
Questions, or if you are a vendor that would like to join us email gradnightptsanhs@gmail.comgradnightptsanhs@gmail.com

Parent Education Night - Thank you!


Thank you to all the parents who attended last Tuesday’s presentation. It was very informative with great lessons to learn. If you are interested to know more about the Winners Vocabulary, please find Mr. Jeff Eben’s presentation attached.

 A Huge Thank you to our VP of Programs, Anita Raman. Speical thanks to ASB and the ASB Director, Mr. Zeff Deena and for NHS administration for making this event a possibility.

Pride of the Pack Breakfast

Last Tuesday morning, Northwood High School PTSA hosted breakfast to all the students who received the Pride of the Pack award.  
PTSA would like to extend its gratitude to our Orchard hills neighbors ,  Pavillions and Peet’s coffee for donating pasteries, center pieces for the tables and coffee for the event.
We would also like to thank Jennie Kim and all the volunteers who attended the event. A special thanks go to Patty Schell and Lupe Howard the Hospitality Chairs.

Regional Admission Counselors of California (RACC) Night for Sophomores and Juniors

On Thursday evening, March 28th, there will be at approximately 30 admission counselors from both private and public out-of-state colleges and universities in the Northwood Theater. They will give a brief presentation on their institutions and will host a Mini-College Fair in the Media Center directly following the presentations.
Presentations begin at 6:00 pm, Mini-Fair at 7:00 pm. All sophomore and junior students and parents are invited to attend. See Mrs. Smith or Ms. Kim for more information.

Sunday, March 10, 2019

STAYING CONNECTED TO TODAY’S TEEN


The Foundation of Better Mental Health and Well-being
The City of Irvine, in partnership with the Irvine Prevention Coalition, is pleased to sponsor well-known adolescent psychologist Dr. Jerry Weichman to lead a community discussion about the impact positive social relationships have on a teenager’s mental health and physical well-being. Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist, adolescent specialist, and parenting expert.

When: Wednesday, March 27 from 6pm to 8pm. 

Where: Irvine Civic Center • 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine

Please see flyer for more details about the discussion topics.

Sunday, March 3, 2019

Scholarships For Seniors - NHS Athletics Boosters

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 25, 2019. Scholarship winners will be contacted by prior to Distinguished Timberwolf Night on Wednesday April 24, 2019.

NHS Athletics Boosters Mike Dunn Scholarship: Female and Male Athlete of the Year, $500 each
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 https://northwoodhs.wufoo.com/forms/scholarship-mike-dunn-student-athlete-2019/
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 25, 2019. Winners will be notified prior to Distinguished Timberwolf Night, Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

NHS Athletics Boosters Rick and Sharon Crowell Scholarship - $500

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 https://northwoodhs.wufoo.com/forms/scholarship-rick-and-sharon-crowell-2019/
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 25, 2019. Winner will be notified prior to Distinguished Timberwolf Night, Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Irvine Unified Council PTA Scholarship – Seniors Only


Seniors, each year Irvine Unified Council PTA offers an annual Scholarship to IUSD Senior Scholars. IUCPTA awards a $500 scholarship to a top qualified Nominee at each IUSD High School. Please find the application form on the Irvine Council website below:


As noted in the Application, nominees must be PTSA/PTA members. They may register at the time of application to ensure eligibility. The Principal and one Teacher at each Unit may be asked to help choose the Scholarship recipient. All submissions are due APRIL 1, 2019. No late submissions will be accepted.