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This Week at a Glance
Date
Day
Sport
Time
Level
Location
Opponent/Title
Facility
2/24/2015
Tuesday
Tennis, Boys
3:00PM
Varsity
Away
Esperanza
Esperanza
2/24/2015
Tuesday
Soccer, Girls
3:15PM
Varsity
Home
CIF Playoffs - Norco
Meadowood
2/24/2015
Tuesday
Lacrosse, Girls
3:15PM
Varsity
Home
Westridge Scrimmage
Northwood
2/25/2015
Wednesday
Tennis, Boys
3:15PM
Varsity
Home
Foothill
Northwood
2/25/2015
Wednesday
Swim & Diving
3:15PM
All Levels
Home
NHS Intra Squad
Northwood
2/25/2015 Wednesday
Basketball, Girls
7:00PM
Varsity
Home
CIF Quarter Finals
TBA
2/25/2015 Wednesday
Spelling Bee
7:00PM
NHS Theater
2/26/2015
Thursday
Lacrosse, Girls
3:30PM
Varsity
Home
Tustin Scrimmage
Northwood
2/26/2015
Thursday
Tennis, Boys
3:15PM
Varsity
Away
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
2/26/2015
Thursday
Soccer, Girls
TBA
Varsity
TBA
TBA -CIF Quarter Finals
TBA
2/27/2015
Friday
Track & Field
3:00PM
All Levels
Home
NHS Time Trial
Northwood
2/28/2015
Saturday
Baseball
11:00AM
Varsity
Away
Crean Lutheran
Crean Lutheran
2/28/2015
Saturday
Baseball
1:30PM
Varsity
Away
Crean Lutheran
Crean Lutheran
2/28/2015
Saturday
Volleyball, Boys
8:00AM
Varsity
Away
Tesoro Tournament
Tesoro
2/28/2015
Saturday
Basketball, Girls
TBA
Varsity
TBA
CIF Playoffs
TBA
Check your planner or go to www.northwoodhigh.org for events as well!
Go. See. Do. Spotlight on Northwood.
The Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, February 25th at 7:00pm in the NHS Theater. The night will
be filled with intense spelling and entertaining and fun challenges. Admission is free for spectators and $1 for
participants, payable at the door. We hope to see you there!
SAT Word of the Week
Acute (adj) keen or quick of mind, shrewd
She was often frustrated in Calculus class because her acute classmate would always finish the problem quickly while
she had barely begun the problem.
From the Front Office and Student Activities Center
Love Shouldn’t Hurt Week
Northwood is partnering with Human Options for the first ever Love Shouldn’t Hurt Week. The goal of the
week is to raise awareness about teen dating violence and to promote positive relationships and friendships.
Remember to wear purple on Wednesday in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and on Thursday,
there will be a guest speaker from Human Options in the Media Center at 3:45 who will be speaking about
domestic violence.
Sadie Hawkins Dance
Sadie Hawkins tickets are now on sale in the SAC. Tickets are $20 with ASB card and $30 with ID only. This
year’s theme is Flash Back Friday. You can pick up a dance contract in the file bin outside the SAC. A list of
students who have already purchased a ticket as part of the registration dance package will be listed on the door
of the SAC.
For the Good of the Pack
Each month we have a drawing to recognize students that have demonstrated our Core Values of Integrity,
Mutual Respect and Compassion at Northwood High School. This drawing contains post cards that teachers
have completed. This month’s drawing winner is:
Katherine Monjay recognized by Ms. DeLille
Rylee Charrette recognized by Mrs. Gutierrez
NHS Talent Show!
Mark your calendars for the annual NHS talent show. Come out to the theater on March 5th at 7pm and watch
NHS students show off their talent and skills to the rest of the school.
Club Presidents Meeting
There is a mandatory Club Presidents Meeting on Thursday, March 5th during Tutorial in the NHS Theater. The
meeting is mandatory for all Club Presidents and Treasurers.
AP Exam Registration
Attention all current AP Students!
Registration for AP exams will begin on Monday, Feb. 9 and will conclude on Friday, Feb. 27. The fee for each
exam is $100.00. Exams may be ordered in one of the following ways:
1. CASH or CHECK to the SAC during morning and afternoon snack, lunch and tutorial
2. Online with a credit card through the Webstore, available on the Northwood website –
www.northwoodhigh.org. (a service fee will apply)
The required forms are available for pick-up in the SAC or you may print them off of the NHS website.
For the full exam schedule, please see the NHS website. If you have any questions, or have testing conflicts,
please contact Ms. Feest (room 1033 or 927 – amandafeest@iusd.org) or Mrs. Hamilton (Admin building –
nataliehamilton@iusd.org
NHS tutors needed!
If YOU are interested in becoming a NHS tutor, there are opportunities available for second semester. We are
looking for tutors to work in our on campus Tutor Center and in classrooms with the Peer Tutors class. If you
are an honors student with a 3.5+ GPA and want to become a part of our tutoring program, contact Mrs. Atkins
at dianaatkins@iusd.org for more information or an application.
Parking Lot Rules
Absolutely no access to cars in the parking lot during morning break and tutorial- please plan accordingly.
Violators will be assigned detention. This is a reminder that students must park in marked student
stalls. Students may not park on any curb unless given permission by the administration. Cars on the curb can
be cited or towed.
SAC Hours
Reminder: The SAC is only open during break, tutorial, and lunch for purchases and approvals. On Wednesday
morning late starts the SAC is open for new ID cards and pictures only.
Athletic Program News
VAPA News
Spring Play Auditions
Auditions for the Spring Play: Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest will be held Tuesday, February
24 from 4:30 – 7:30 in the drama room. Audition packets are available in the drama room.
Club News
1st Annual Lit Night
Get ready for Northwood's 1st Annual LIT NIGHT! On February 27th, come join us in the NHS Theater for a
night of poetry, monologues, short stories, and more - all for free! To sign up, please
email litnite@gmail.com or sign up in room 1210. Hosted by Northwood’s Dead Poets Society, Insert Fandom
Here, and Timberbooks Club.
NHS Alzheimer’s Awareness Club Presents: “A Night to Remember”
You are cordially invited to Northwood High School’s “A Night to Remember” presented by the Alzheimer’s
Awareness Club on March 27th, 2015. Sponsored by Hoag Neurosciences Institute, we will be screening the
award-winning, Sundance film documentary Alive Inside. This film will take place inside the Northwood High
School theatre from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, March 27th, 2015. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20.00 and
proceeds will go to Hoag’s Orange County Vital Brain Aging Program and to Alzheimer’s Association.
PTSA News/Parent Announcements
Proposed NHS PTSA Executive Board Announced
We are pleased to announce the following proposed slate for the 2015-2016 PTSA Executive Board. The slate
will be approved at the March PTSA meeting.
President - Beatrice Tseng-Chen
Executive Vice President - Michele Glasky
1st Vice President Membership - Doaa Abouzeid
2nd Vice President Programs - Wendy Bokota/Lisa Thrower
3rd Vice President Ways & Means - Harshita Pujara
4th Vice President Grad Night - Carol Erle
Recording Secretary - Tania Easton
Treasurer - Betsy Harker
Financial Secretary - Michael Hsueh
Auditor - Steven Dong
Historian - Isabelle Mah
Reflections Program Competition Update
Congratulations to Northwood's own Troy Charbonnet, who has been chosen to move on to California PTA's
State Reflections Program competition. Good Luck, Troy!
Are You Considering a Career as a Law Enforcement Officer or Crime Scene Investigator?
Come and meet Michael Kent, Investigations Lieutenant from the Irvine Police Department, and find out
about the academic qualifications, the day-to-day realities of the job, the different paths available in this career,
the salary range, and much more!
When: Thursday, February 26, 2015
Time: During Lunch, 11:50 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Where: College and Career Center, Room 1035
Questions? Contact Beatrice Tseng-Chen, PTSA VP of Programs, beatseng@gmail.com
Are You Considering a Career in Engineering?
Come and meet Irene Song and find out everything about this profession!
When: Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Time: During Lunch, 11:50 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Where: College and Career Center, room 1035
Questions? Contact Beatrice Tseng-Chen, PTSA VP of Programs, beatseng@gmail.com
Save the Date: Tyler Durman to Speak at NHS March 12
PTSA proudly presents Tyler Durman, who will be speaking to students at the Pack of the Pride Assembly in
the morning and to parents in the evening on Thursday, March 12. Come and meet the author of
Counterintuitive, What 4 Million Teenagers Wish We Knew. Tyler Durman has been featured at Universal
Studios in Hollywood and on Network TV for his unique wisdom about raising teenagers today. Help and hope
for parents of teenagers in 75 minutes! This free presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. in the NHS Theater (see
flyer). No RSVP required. Questions? Contact Beatrice Tseng-Chen, PTSA VP of Programs at
beatseng@gmail.com.
Grad Night tickets are On Sale
Purchase by February 27 before the next price increase. Ticket purchase agreement form can be found via
the link below, or on the PTSA website (www.northwoodptsa.org) under Grad Night Forms.
http://northwoodptsa.org/2014-2015/assets/newest/GN 2015 Ticket Purchase Agmt v2.pdf
Parent and student must complete and sign the form, and attach payment of check only to NHS PTSA. Please
return to front office or SAC. If you would like to make an additional contribution toward the event, family
donation information can be found also at the bottom of the ticket form.
Grad Night is a special all-night party at a secret location for Seniors only, on the night of Graduation and into
the next morning (10:00 p.m. on June 17 until 6:00 a.m. on June 18). The ticket price includes transportation,
food, entertainment, and more! The event is completely safe and supervised by adults and organized by PTSA.
Grad Night is the best night of the year for the Seniors, and most all of the Senior Class attends! After the
Graduation ceremony, there is still plenty of time to celebrate with family and friends before Grad Night
begins.
Buy your ticket today ... We don't want any of the Seniors to miss out! Questions? Contact Cari Coleman at
andycaricoleman@cox.net
MaryAnn Bentrott and Cari Coleman
Co-Chairs, Grad Night 2015, NHS PTSA
Northwood High School PTSA