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MSHS Tuesday Newsday January 14, 2020
North Salem Middle/High School
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Holocaust Remembrance
In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Somers Holocaust Memorial Commission will rededicate its Fred Bachner Holocaust Collection on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library in North Salem. The program will begin at 7:00 pm. The Commission is honored the Honorable Lews J. Lubell, a Justice of the Westchester County Supreme Court, as its guest speaker at the rededication. The snow date will be Tuesday January 28, 2020.
Middle School Math Olympiad
Competitions take place November through March. Each month students compete to solve 5 problems with paper and pencil. The January official competition will take place on Tuesday January 14th at 2:15 in room 104. Students do not have to attend a practice in order to compete. Contact Mrs. Taylor (staylor@northsalemschools.org
Driver Education – Spring Session will begin the week of February 10th. There will be a mandatory orientation on Monday, February 3rd at 3pm in the Library Classroom. Please complete the application below. Driver Education classes will conflict with athletic practices. Students should consider the requirements for Driver Education before registering.
Northern Westchester Hospital is proud to present a community talk on the teen vaping crisis, please see attached for details on the event happening on Thursday January 30th 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at NWH’s Chappaqua Crossing Site.
This is an opportunity to hear from medical experts who have treated patients dealing with the dangerous effects of vaping, including addiction.
Free registration for this event can be found here: vapingtalk.eventbrite.com
Junior/Senior Class
Please support the Junior/Senior Classes by participating in the Yankee Candle Fundraiser. Please click here for information.
National Honor Society Tutoring Program
In an effort to connect students with peer tutors, the National Honor Society is implementing a new and improved tutoring program. If your student would be interested in working with a peer tutor please fill out the attached tutoring referral form. This form should be turned in to Jillian Foglia in the counseling office.
Math Honor Society
The North Salem Math Honor Society is collecting Clean, New, or Used towels for a local vet who does a lot of charity work. If you are upgrading your towels, we would be most appreciative to accept your old towels to donate to them. There will be a bin by the senior entrance.
Athletics
Coaching Vacancies
Modified Baseball
Modified Boys Lacrosse
Modified Softball
From the Counseling Department
The Annual Career Fair for the 10th Grade class is scheduled for Friday, March 27. Come and enlighten the students and share your career experiences! Contact Sharon Verdejo at 914-669-5414 x2064 (SVerdejo@northsalemschools.org) in the Counseling office for more information or to sign up!
The College Panel night is scheduled for Thursday, January 16 at 7:00 pm in the Middle School Cafeteria. Topics include:
- “The SUNY System – An Overview – SUNY Oneonta
- “Applying to a Highly Selective College” – Union College
- “Making the Most out of a College Visit” – The College of Saint Rose
Parents from all grades are welcome to attend.
Attention Sophomores
On January 28 there is a field trip to PNW BOCES in Yorktown. This trip offers prospective students the opportunity to explore the BOCES programs. Students wishing to attend should return the attached permission slip to the Counseling office by Wednesday, January 22.
The PreACT will be given on Friday, February 28th with a snow date of March 2nd. Registration information will be available the beginning of February.
7th Grade Essay Opportunity
“Why Hope Is Important” is the topic for the 2020 essay contest sponsored by Lifting Up Westchester, a non-profit agency committed to giving individuals in need a second chance by helping them to achieve self-sufficiency. Open to all Westchester students in the 7th through 12th grades, students are invited to reflect on the meaning of hope and the role it plays during times of personal adversity. Click here for Flyer
Attention Juniors:
The Leadership Academy at Mercy College is geared towards students who have a passion for business and demonstrated leadership and public speaking skills. The weeklong program is held at our Westchester campus on the Hudson River and students visit our Manhattan campus near Times Square. Students learn leadership lessons from leaders at top global companies, match a personality assessment to potential careers, and participate in team-building activities.
In addition, students visit Fortune 500 companies. Past visits have included Microsoft/LinkedIn, Disney/ESPN, PWC, and MTV, among others.
There is no charge for tuition and students stay in the dorm for free. Students simply need to provide their own transportation to and from campus, as well as a check in the amount of $300 for food.
CRITERIA:
- current juniors(rising seniors) with a passion for business
- cumulative, weighted, GPA above 90 (3.5 on 4.0 scale)
- demonstrated leadership activitiesand strong public speaking skills
Interested students should see their Counselors!
Links
Spring Drivers Education
NYSSMA 2020
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
We Have an APP
Click here for directions and a video for our app via Apple iOS and/or Android devices. This communication tool will help assist in keeping you up-to-date on the many happenings in and around the MSHS.
Food Services
Aramark is looking to hire people to work in North Salem cafeteria. If interested, please contact Karen Seikovsky at 914-669-5414 x2030.
Upcoming Events
January 20 School Closed, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 21 MSHS PTO Meeting, 9:00 am
January 22 Board of Education Meeteing, 7:30 pm, MSHS Library
January 29 Report Cards posted on Parent Portal
January 31 Student Council Blood Drive, 9:00 am -- 2:00 pm
Date Changes from District Calendar
Please note the changes in dates for events. The dates changed after the District Calendar went to print.
June 10 OPTIONS
June 11 Jr/Sr Prom
June 15 Senior Trip
June 16 Senior Trip Rain Date