NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Annandale, NJ
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December 2019 E-Newsletter
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Upcoming Events
The following is a list of important upcoming events:
- December 3: World Language Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6:30pm, Theater
- December 5: Winter Concert I, 7pm
- December 6: Clinton Christmas Parade, 7pm, Golden Lions Marching Band
- December 9: STEM Night for current 8th graders, 6:30pm, Cafe B
- December 9: Booster Club Meeting, 7pm, Faculty Dining Room
- December 11: Staff In-Service, 11:55 Dismissal, students only
- December 12: AP Information for Students, 2:30pm, Green Gym
- December 12: Winter Concert II, 7pm
- December 13: Mind of the Athlete program for Winter Athletes
- December 19: Winter Concert for Students, 1:30pm
- December 20: 11:55am Dismissal, Winter Recess begins
- December 23-January 1: Winter Recess
- December 20-January 1: No Homework Days
- January 2: School Resumes
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November Students of the Month
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Fiona Letko
Class of 2020
Senior Fiona Letko has had four memorable years at North Hunterdon. Fiona’s favorite class at North was her Honors Biology class her junior year. This class was her favorite because she learned so much information that she will use in college. The class also pushed her to work harder than any other class she has taken, due to its complexity. Fiona is a member of the girls Track and Field team, National Honor Society, Interact, and the Ski/Snowboard Club. For Interact, she received the award for 50+ service hours every year. Her sophomore year, she placed second in the state for javelin. Fiona is a two-time Skyland Conference champion for javelin, a three-time sectional champion for javelin, placed third at Groups for javelin, qualified for the New Balance Nationals her sophomore and junior year, and was invited to the Penn Relays in 2019. Fiona will continue her academic and Division I track and field career at the University of Delaware next year. She will study nursing and become a heptathlete when she enters college, which means she will compete in seven different events. After practice, Fiona spends her time being a hostess at Riley & Jakes. She also babysits for children of all ages. Some of Fiona’s favorite memories at North have been getting second in the state for javelin as a sophomore, the football team winning the state game at MetLife Stadium, the girls track and field team winning the section for the first time in many years, being a part of Teen Pep, meeting many new people, and making many friends of all different ages during her years at the school.
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Paige Lipoczky
Class of 2020
Paige Lipoczky has made some great
memories over the past four years. Paige says even though it is a cliché, her favorite memories are the times she made new friends. Her friend group has developed and changed a lot since freshman year. Many new people have become a big part of her life. Paige has always been quite introverted and has stuck with only a handful of friends up until high school. Through her classes, after school events, and other students she was introduced to, many new and wonderful people have entered her life. She hopes they will continue to be close companions after high school. During her freshman year, Paige participated in the Interact and Red-Cross Clubs. She takes voice lessons for singing and participates in group recitals. Over the summer of 2019, Paige had a part-time job at a law firm and is now working at Attachments & Sage, a jewelry store in Flemington. She has completed over 100 hours of community service, her favorite being a mission trip to the Pine Ridge Native American Reservation over the summer. Paige’s favorite classes at North were her science courses. Her favorite is Anatomy, which she is currently enrolled in, but Physics is a close second. Science courses interest her the most because there is always so much to learn and the topics are very stimulating. Physics came very easily to her and she enjoyed the subject matter. Anatomy is very interesting because of the extensive knowledge she can gain on the subject. Although the wealth of information can be daunting at times, she enjoys the challenge of mastering the subject and learning the complexities of the human body. Paige plans on doing a pre-medical program in college and feels like the class is doing a good job of preparing her and solidifying her decision to pursue a career in medicine. Paige’s top choices at the moment are Rutgers and TCNJ.
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November Athletes of the Month
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Angelica Chin
Class of 2020
Angelica Chin has been playing tennis for the past five years and has played for North all four years of high school. Angelica played first doubles for the past two seasons. Her strongest skill is being strategic about her shots. Angelica is constantly aware of where the opposing team is on the court. She hits strong down-the-line shots when the person at the net leaves the shot open. Angelica has strong volleys because she is able to angle the ball in a way that the opposing team can’t return the ball. She works hard with her partner to make sure they are covering the whole court and playing well as a team. Last season, the team won the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament. In the off season, she plays at Courtside Racquet Club. Angelica plans to play tennis at the club level in college. She wants to major in computer science with a double major or minor in economics at MIT or Carnegie Mellon. Angelica founded the chess club her freshman year and then served as President. She has been captain of the chess team that won two state championships for North and placed well in other state and national championships over the past three years. Angelica is excited to compete in tournaments with this year’s chess team. She is also the president of Math Honor Society, on the executive board of the French Honor Society, and a member of French Club, National Honor Society, and the Science, English, and Social Studies Honor Societies.
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Jordan Schneider
Class of 2020
North Lions cheerleader, Jordan Schneider, has been cheerleading for the past seven years. Jordan has also been a member on different all-star cheerleading teams throughout high school. Her strongest skills in the sport are tumbling and being a leader for the team. She has the position of backspot. This year, the team will be going to Nationals in Florida in February. Jordan is applying to Virginia Tech, Clemson, and the University of Delaware. She is not planning on cheerleading in college. Jordan is also a member of National Honor Society and Interact Club.
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November Department Students
of the Month
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English
:
Andrew Fielding '21 and Marlo Treece '21
Fine Arts
: Hunter Kirsch '20 and Jiana Colon '21
Mathematics
: Kenya Medrano '21 and Clayton Tomlinson '23
Music
: Alicia Chapman '21 and Max Romano '21
PE/Health
:
Beth Kastrud '22 and Drew Doscher '20
Practical Arts
: Andrew Fielding '21 and Alyssa Taglienti '21
Science
: Taylor Cox '22 and Nina Stotoff '22
Social Studies
: Grant Miller '20 and Julianne Gallina '20
World Language
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William (Tate) Hershfeld '23 and Prerna Shankar '22
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November Good Citizens of the Month
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English
: Hannah Perfetti '21 and Spencer Peck '21
Fine Arts
: Emma Stentz '22 and Olivia Patullo '23
Mathematics
: Claire Gootman '23 and Aasha Page '23
Music
: Sarah Berg '20 and Michael Patuto '21
PE/Health
: Sophie-Anne Leitner '21 and Nicola St. Louis '20
Practical Arts
: Caitlyn Farrell '23 and Olivia Sims '20
Science
: Maggie Linzer '22 and Amy Neidlinger '20
Social Studies
: Zachary Kovach '20 and Carleigh Haris '20
World Language
: Maggie Linzer '22 and Magdalyn Hoffman '21
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Top November Tweets from
Dr. Greg Cottrell @nhprincipal
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Advanced Art Students took a trip to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. Students had the opportunity to actively engage with the sculptures and gain new perspectives for their own work.
#LionPride
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Congrats to our Students of the Month, Molly Shea & Zach Kovach as well as Athletes of the Month, Nate Fossett & Katelyn Wolters. Keep up the good work!
#LionPride
and also
#JeansForTroopsDay
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Thanks to ExxonMobil for hosting a STEM Outreach day. It was a great experience for NHHS, VHS, and Hunterdon Central female students.
#LionPride
@exxonmobil
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Take Back Your Vape Day was AWESOME!!! Collected 30 vapes. Great to see so many students making positive choices!! Thanks to Prevention Resources of Hunterdon County for partnering with us to make this event possible.
#LionPride
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Handwashing is the best way to prevent infections and ward off sickness. The basic act of washing your hands often is important in keeping healthy and preventing the spread of germs. Please click
here
to read about the importance of keeping your hands clean.
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Board of Education Student Recognition- November
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Jared Klimas was recognized at the November 19 Board of Education meeting for his volunteerism and commitment to North Hunterdon High School. Jared has done a tremendous job of going above and beyond in his volunteer efforts to help our school and community. Jared has trained 28 athletic coaches from both North and Voorhees on the HUDL sports video program, he has served as an announcer at game events, he has helped with the organization of the senior video, and has live streamed over 562 hours of numerous games for the benefit of those who cannot attend the actual events. This is just a few of the activities Jared has volunteered for. We thank him for his leadership and commitment to the NHVRHSD.
Thank you again, Jared!
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Friendship Day is celebrated every year at North Hunterdon High School as an opportunity for students of all capabilities, backgrounds, and skills to come together to build friendships through team building activities. Hugely popular, this is always a great day at North to come together as one, have fun, and meet new friends.
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2020 Regis Yearbook & Senior Ads - On Sale Now
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Pre-orders of the 2020 Regis yearbook are on SALE now! This year we feature the fantastic theme:
Nowhere To Go But North
.
Order your yearbook today to guarantee a copy is waiting for you in June.
Click Here
to visit the Regis Yearbook order page.
Attention senior parents
:
You will be able to create and customize the layout, pictures, and message for the ad of your senior son or daughter. The senior ads for the yearbook are due by
December 31
. This is an excellent opportunity to express your love to your graduating senior.
If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate person below:
Yearbook Advisor (Designer)
Yearbook Business Advisor (Sales/Distribution/Webmaster)
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Computer Science Education Week, December 9-13, 2019
Computer Science Education Week began in 2009 as a “call to action to raise awareness about the need to elevate computer science education at all levels.” Since then, tens of millions of students in over 180 countries now participate in the Hour of Code. Teachers around the globe participate in international professional development opportunities, and advocates make a concerted push for increased support and awareness for computer science education. "The Hour of Code is designed to demystify code and show that computer science is not rocket science—anybody can learn the basics," said Hadi Partovi, founder and CEO of Code.org. "Over 100 million students worldwide have tried an Hour of Code. The demand for relevant 21st-century computer science education crosses all borders and knows no boundaries."
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During Computer Science Education Week, NHHS students will participate in the Hour of Code activities either at home or in their classes. Students will log onto
https://hourofcode.com/us
to try different activities. They will have the opportunity to program a game using Scratch-like drag and drop steps, learn the basics of JavaScript and Python programming languages, or make an app to share. Students can build a galaxy in Star Wars, create a MineCraft adventure, make Anna from Frozen ice skate in different patterns, or help Moana and Maui as they sail through unknown territory across the ocean. Another website that offers computing activities is Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/hourofcode
. They are encouraged to complete activities on their own in addition to whatever they do in class. Students will find publications as well as other interesting activities related to Computer Science displayed in the school library.
The U.S. will have 1 million open computing jobs by 2024, according to a recent report by the App Association. In 2013, the Obama Administration issued a similar statistic estimating that there would be 1.4 million computer science jobs even sooner — by 2020 — but fewer than 400,000 people will graduate with the right skills to fill them. Currently, there are 10 more open computer jobs than graduates in the field. Because of this surge in opportunities for computer careers, we have added additional computer classes to our course offerings that students may take during their high school careers. The computer courses that are available for students in the district for the 2019-2020 school year are Introduction to Programming in Java, Introduction to Python Programming, Introduction to Computer Science through Gaming, AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Computer Science A. Our hope is that by participating in the hour of code, students may choose to explore computer science by selecting one or more of the courses we offer.
A global movement in 180+ countries and
835,198,455 served in 2019
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Winter Intramurals will begin on December 16, 2019. Intramurals being offered are Basketball, Floor Hockey, Speed & Agility, and Weight Room. If your child is interested in participating, you need to register him/her in Aspen from December 2 - 20 (click on Page Directory then North Intramural in Aspen).
ImPact testing for those students who need it will be on Tuesday, December 10th at 3:00pm in Room 135B. Bring charged Chromebook.
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The Booster Club would like to thank everyone for supporting all of the fall sports at NHHS!
The Snack Shack at Singley Field was very successful this fall. The proceeds from the Snack Shack go towards the teams that work the games, wish lists for all athletic needs, and senior scholarships for every varsity sport. Thank you to all the fans for purchasing snacks and supporting the Booster Club!
Please feel free to stop by one of our meetings to meet all the outstanding volunteers that make the Booster Club operate – our next meeting is December 9 @ 7pm in the faculty dining room.
Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date on what’s happening on our teams!
Click here
Thank you for supporting the NHHS Booster Club. GO LIONS!
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Support Your School!
We Need You!
It is not too late to become a member.
ALL parents
,
students
and
staff
are welcome to join. Visit our webpage at
http://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/ptsa/
to signup online, or print a paper copy located under forms. We value you and want you to become a part of our school community. Show your support by becoming a member today. Let’s work together to make our school great!
VISA Holiday Gift Card Raffle
Make this holiday season Merry and Bright! You could be one of four lucky recipients to win! Your $10 donation enters you for the chance to win a Visa Gift Card for
$1,000, $750,
$500,
or even
$250
!!! Remember, “
You gotta be in it to win it!”
Drawing to be held on Dec. 13
th
. Increase your odds, purchase 5 tickets and get the 6
th
ticket FREE!! Please
click here
for more info. All proceeds to benefit PTSA events for both students and staff and scholarships.
WANT TO SAVE MONEY EVERY DAY THIS YEAR AND ALL NEXT YEAR?
Purchase a Lions Discount Card
and enjoy savings at over 150 (New places added!) businesses across Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren counties! Lots of great deals for you to enjoy from places that you frequent. Looking for a holiday gift or stocking stuffer? We have you covered! Tell all your family and friends about this REUSABLE discount card! For just $20, you can begin your savings and support our school!
Click here
to purchase online or simply text LIONS to 31996.
Show your Lion Pride!
Check out the 2019-2020
Spirit Wear store
.
Click here
. Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, we have new merchandise. There is something for everyone!
You're invited to take a Yoga break
on Tuesdays from 6:15 - 7:15pm! Open to Parents, Students & the Community. Mixed-Level Yoga class with instructor Lisa Perry. Classes located at the beautiful Valley Crest Farm and Preserve. $5 per participant. Bring a mat/blanket and towel. Drop-ins welcome, or to reserve a spot email
lisa@yogaatthefarm.org
Proceeds support PTSA events.
Amazon Smile
Shop Smile.Amazon and a portion of your purchase goes to PTSA! Every time you shop this holiday season and all year long, you support your school! It’s simple and easy to set up. Click
here now
for more information on how to get started!
Join Us
The next
PTSA meeting
is on Wednesday, Jan. 8
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at 7PM in room 120! (No meeting in Dec.) All are welcome to come see some exciting things we are planning this school year.
Stay connected
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Share the holidays with the NHHS Music Department and the North Hunterdon Music Association.
Winter Concerts – Thursdays, Dec. 5 and 12 at 7:00 PM
Enjoy NHMA-sponsored
dessert receptions
in Cafe A following the shows!
Please support the NHMA by purchasing your
poinsettias and winter greenery,
for sale cash and carry in the theater lobby.
Clinton Christmas Parade – Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM
Celebrate the season with the Golden Lions Marching Band as they lead Santa through the streets of Clinton.
Next meeting: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM
in the band room.
(note there is no December meeting)
The NHMA wishes you a very joyous December!
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About the NHEF
The NHEF provides funding for teacher grants and develops programming centered on the college application process.
Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to all who supported the efforts of the NHEF Board of Trustees. We extend our sincere wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. We look forward to providing more educational opportunities for our students in 2020.
Running of the Lions - Most Registrants Party!
A celebration for the NH Wresting team was recently held. The Wrestling team won the celebration for the third straight year & also is the first recipient of the ROTL Reggie Cup! The Reggie Cup is awarded to the team with the biggest spirit in the ROTL! See photos below.
The windswept rain did not deter the many participants. The 5K and our annual sponsorship drive is our largest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds going directly to providing educational opportunities for our North students.
A special thank you to Hunterdon Healthcare for being our Diamond sponsor!
Please consider the NHEF when making your End of Year Donation plans
Looking for an organization to donate to before the end of the year? Would you like to support the educational opportunities for North students? Is so, please consider donating to the NHEF. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit so any donation to NHEF is tax deductible. Your gift will benefit educational programs aimed at all students at NHHS.
Here’s what the NHEF has planned for 2020!
- Anatomy Classes to visit Rutgers University Cadaver Lab
- Parent Chat forum to learn from other parents about the college process
- College Information nights
- Spring College Campus Tour for Juniors
- Summer Series: College Bound Workshops for students and parents
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Board of Education Updates
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Each month, we will include key topics discussed or approved at the most recent Board of Education meeting. Below are topics from the meeting on November 19, 2019:
- Mike Squarcia, Director of Counseling Services, gave a presentation on the mental health supports the district has in place to assist students. Click here to view presentation.
- Board interviewed a candidate for the vacant seat representing Califon and Tewksbury Township. Debra Bonomi was approved by the Board to fill the vacant seat for 2020.
- Board recognized retiring member, Francis Goger, representing Bethlehem Township and Hampton. Mr. Goger has served on the NHV Board of Education for 21 years. Thank you for your service and support, Mr. Goger!
- Board approved curriculum changes for Technology Education.
- Board approved an agreement to bring back Rachel's Challenge to North Hunterdon on May 1, 2020 to present to students.
For more information on Board meetings and agendas, please visit the district website at
www.nhvweb.net
and click on the District & BOE Services menu tab.
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North Hunterdon High School
1445 State Route 31, Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 713-4199
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