NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL Annandale, NJ

October 2019 E-Newsletter

Upcoming Events The following is a list of important upcoming events: October 1-31, AP Exam Registration October 5: SAT at North, 7:30am October 7: Winter Sports Registration Opens October 7: College Financial Workshop, 7:00pm, Cafe B October 7-11: Week of Respect October 8: PTSA Meeting, 7:00pm, Room 120 October 8: Music Association Meeting, 7:00pm, Band Room October 8-9: No Homework Days October 9: School Closed - Yom Kippur October 11: PTSA Pasta Dinner, 4:30-7:00pm, Cafe B October 11: Homecoming Game, 7:00pm, Singley Field October 12: Homecoming Dance, 6:30-10:00pm, Main Gym October 14: Staff In-Service, No School, Students Only October 14: Booster Club Meeting, 7:00pm, FDR October 16: PSAT Testing

October 17: Little Women, 7:00pm, Theater October 19: Little Women, 3:00pm and 7:00pm, Theater October 20: Little Women, 3:00pm, Theater October 21-25: School Violence Awareness Week October 26: Polytech Open House, 10:00-2:00pm @ Bartles, Central and ESC Campuses October 27: Running of the Lions, 10:00am race begins, Singley Field October 28-November 1: Spirit Week October 29: 1st Marking Period Ends October 30: 2nd Marking Period Begins October 31: Powder Puff Game 5:30pm, Singley Field Click here for NHHS School Events Calendar Click here for 2019-2020 District Calendar

September Students of the Month

Renee Soika Class of 2020 Senior Renee Soika is a member of Social Studies Honor Society, Math Honor Society, and Science Honor Society. Renee’s favorite classes at North have been her math and computer science classes. She has been interested in computers since late elementary school and is also a more linear thinker. (No pun intended.) Renee has been editing wiki sites since 2013. Since 2015, she has been fulfilling requests for CSS/JavaScript extensions for these sites. In 2017, Renee received Honorable Mention for NCWIT’s Award for Aspirations in Computing. Since her sophomore year, Renee has been teaching herself 3D modeling and printing. Her top two colleges for next year are Lafayette and Stevens Institute of Technology. Renee plans to major in computer science. One of her favorite memories from North is Mr. Cierech spontaneously putting on his pirate hat for matrices in Honors Precalculus. A second is when a mouse rather rudely interrupted her quantum mechanics test in AP Chemistry before someone trapped it in one of the science offices. A third comes from making a light-up medieval oven out of paper clay and masking tape in AP World History. Outside of school, Renee likes to volunteer for organizations that support environmental causes. She has done most of her volunteer hours creating games out of recycled materials for the Hunterdon Parks Department (e.g., last year’s cardboard skee-ball machine). She also volunteers for Grow a Row, Raritan Headwaters, the Hunterdon Land Trust, and the NJ Water Supply Authority. Rena Li Class of 2020 Rena Li has enjoyed her years at North Hunterdon. Her favorite memories include fencing seasons, Relay for Life, and meeting her friends at the library to study. Rena believes that she has met some amazing people who have helped shape and form her into the person and student she is today. She is a member of ESL Buddies, Battle of the Books, WHAM, and Ceramics Club. Rena is also a member of Social Studies, Science, and Math Honor Societies. She joined the fencing team her freshman year on a whim and fell in love with the sport. After the season last year, she lettered for varsity. This year, she has ambitions to obtain a leadership position and hopes to implement a lot of her ideas to help improve the team. Some of Rena’s favorite classes at North were AP English Language and Composition, AP Biology, AP Physics, and AP Music Theory. AP Lang helped her find herself, not only as an English student, but also as a person. She really enjoyed learning biology at the AP level because it broadened her view of the world and how it works. Physics was a class she struggled with her freshman year but after having Mr. Quinn for a second time, she can see the improvement she has made as a student. Lastly, Rena has always been involved in the NHHS Music Department because she has been playing the String Ensemble for four years. AP Music Theory is very difficult but is interesting and very eye opening to the mechanics of music. Outside of school, Rena fences at a local club, volunteers at her church where she takes care of young children, and volunteers at the Solitude Heritage Museum where she gives tours and maintains the grounds. Next year, Rena is considering studying computer science at MIT or Carnegie Mellon, business at UPenn, or engineering at Yale.

September Athletes of the Month

Sana Sarker Class of 2020    Captain of the Lady Lions Field Hockey Team, Sana Sarker has used her leadership skills and talent to lead the team to an unbelievable start to the season. She is a true leader on and off the field. The girls went undefeated through four scrimmages and their first two games. During those games, the girls scored more goals than they have in many years past. Sana’s strongest skill on the field is having good vision. She usually knows where other open players are and has good passes towards them. Sana also uses her advanced stick skills to have a fast break to get around defenders. She plays in the position of forward, usually on the right side. Sana has been playing field hockey since she was in fourth grade. She started playing competitively her Freshman year, both playing for North and on another team called Omega. Next year, Sana plans to continue playing field hockey at the club level. Her number one school is the University of Pennsylvania. She would like to major in biochemistry. Sana is Vice President of the Class of 2020. She is also Vice President of National Honor Society, President of Model UN, and is a member in Science, Math, History, and Spanish Honor Society. Nicholas Fetten Class of 2020 Goalkeeper Nicholas Fetten has been a varsity starter for the past three years. Nick was recognized as the Skyland Conference player of the week in early September. His strongest skills are being a leader to his team and surveying all that is going on around him. As a goalkeeper, he has to command and give direction to the players on the field. Nick has posted a shutout (no goals allowed) in the first four wins of the season. He is proud of the team wins so far this season, including a win against Gill St. Bernards. Nick has been playing soccer competitively for ten years. He also plays for a club team called STA for the past four years. STA has been nationally ranked for the past few years and they plan to keep their game at that level. Next year, Nick plans to play at the varsity level in college. He is still undecided where he will be attending college next fall but hopes to pursue a degree in Biology. Nick is also a member of National Honor Society.

September Department Students of the Month

English :  Anabelle Thompson '23 and Louis White '23 Fine Arts : ​ Maura Kelly '20 and Hannah Perfetti '21 Mathematics : Elise Oertel '22 and Raquel McKeever '22 Music : Nicole Lockwood '20 and Nicolas Pinzon '20 PE/Health :  Aaron Yarnell '23 and Audrey Turner '23 Practical Arts : Madison Pastore '23 and Alexandra Carlson '21 Science : Christopher Pittman '21 and Samantha Pritchett '21 Social Studies : Mackenzie Dilgard '23 and Amanda Ceglia '23 World Language : Estelle Yeung '20 and Christina Vogel '20

September Good Citizens of the Month

English : Mary Parente '23 and Ryan Simonelli '23 Fine Arts : Kaitlyn Balmes '23 and Alaina Boutillier '20 Mathematics : Joshua DiDea '22 and Daniel Polizzano '22 Music : Victoria Lockwood '20 and Thomas Gassaway '20 PE/Health : Grace Corcoran '21 and Kerry Glacken '20 Practical Arts : Alexandra Moore '21 and Shannon Russo '21 Science : Angelo Appello '21 and Zachary Rosenberg '21 Social Studies : Noah Stockwell '21 and Nicholas Grande '21 World Language : Victor Sahni '21 and Sabrina Wojdyla '21

Top September Tweets from Dr. Greg Cottrell @nhprincipal

Congrats to the students recognized at our AP Scholar Breakfast. Receiving a 4 or 5 on an AP test is not easy and these students have all done it several times. #NorthRocks A great moment during Friday's Pep Rally. It was revealed Danny Navarro will get a wish granted from AT&T's Wish Connection. #LionPride

NHHS observed a moment of silence to remember all lives lost on Sept, 11th 2001. We also specifically remembered a 1995 NHHS Graduate, Martin Niederer who died in Tower One. Martin was an all-star basketball player and proud alumni. #LionPride

NHHS Students do amazing things in and out of the classroom. Today, on her 16th birthday, junior Tara Sangal took her first solo flight. This is the youngest age allowed for solo flights! #LionPride

EOP and Career Development students and peers got the "Wake Up Wagon" rolling today. The admin was happy to be amongst their first customers. #LionPride #CaffeinatedLions

Health Office News Observed in October, World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day aims to bring attention to the more than 126 million Americans that are impacted by musculoskeletal conditions. The health team at North Hunterdon High School would like to share some important information on the overuse of technology and chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain that is becoming more prevalent in our society. Please click here for more information on "tech neck".

Boy Scout Eagle Awards

Congratulations to Senior, Mackinley Barry who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. For his service project, Mackinley completed updating, preserving, and painting the buildings at Jericho Fields in High Bridge. Sophomore, Tyler Barry, also achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Tyler undertook installing better signage at the Landsdown Trail in Clinton Township for his service project.

Congratulations to both Mackinley and Tyler!

National Merit Scholarship Program

Congratulations to the following seniors who qualified as Semi-Finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Competition: Elizabeth Caso, Isabella Stagg, and Lillian Wiegand The following seniors were recently recognized as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program for 2020: Elise Chapman, Angelica Chin, Alexander Dietz, Philip Frey, Jadyn Funkhouser, Constantine Kapetanakis, Rena Li, Shaelyn Marks, Grant Miller, Arya Nagabhyru, Grace Palahnuk, Taylor Panzarino, Nicolas Pinzon, Renee Soika, Bridget Treanor, Emma Twohy, Estelle Yeung. Students were selected based on their score on the 2018 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Congratulations to all!

International Service Project

This summer, junior Ishaan Dey completed a service project where he collected over 1,000 books from neighbors, friends, thrift shops, and libraries, and sorted them by age level. In addition, he raised over $750.00 for shipping these books to Africa. The books were donated to Posmonu DA, in Ghana. For more information on this great organization, The African Literacy Project, click here. Congratulations and great job, Ishaan!

Little Women - Fall Play

Students in the North Hunterdon Theater Organization will perform Little Women on October 17, 19, and 20. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, the play captures the charm and excitement of that enduring classic. The play is dramatized by Roger Wheeler and published by Baker’s Plays, a subsidiary of Samuel French, Inc. Set in Civil War-era Massachusetts, Little Women tells the story of four sisters living at home with their mother (double cast with junior Alicia Chapman and freshman Morgan Treece), while their father (freshman Alek Lipinski) is away from home serving as a chaplain in the war. High-spirited Jo (junior Grace Gartlgruber and senior Lexie Miller) appoints herself man of the family in her father’s absence, while elder sister Meg (sophomore Maggie Dean and senior Emily Miljkovic) guides and counsels younger sisters Beth (juniors Amelia Milza and Shayne Piro) and Amy (sophomore Anneliese Johnson, freshmen Taytum Timmerman and Brynn Long). Over four years of time, the March family experiences an array of life-changing events, including a first romance, a heart-warming homecoming, critical illness, the birth of grandchildren, and the passing of a dear family member.

Living next-door to the March family are young Theodore “Laurie” Lawrence (senior Ryan Apgar and sophomore Nathan Gilvey), his wealthy grandfather (junior Raymond Setaro), their maid Nellie (junior Emily Young), and Laurie’s tutor John Brook (junior Sam Montemurro and freshman Colin Orban). The housekeeper Hannah (juniors Annie Meyer and Emily Koscinski) assists the March family, while Aunt March (seniors Lizzie Caso and Paeton Horsch) strictly monitors the sisters’ behavior. Jo, an aspiring author, travels to New York City to further her career. She serves as governess for the children of Mrs. Kirke (sophomore Vanessa Moline), Kitty (senior Rhea Kochhar) and Minnie (freshman Samantha Muller). There, Jo works with newspaper editor Miss Dashwood (junior Emily Young), and meets German-born Professor Bhaer (junior Jo McDevitt and freshman Daniel Decker). NHTO hopes that the production will encourage people to read the classic Little Women , or other titles by the same author. To that end, NHTO is offering $1 off the ticket price of audience members who show that they are reading any of Louisa May Alcott’s novels by bringing their book to the performance. Faculty advisors for the production are director Mary Meo, theater coordinator and costumer Regina Cavo, set designer Aaron Willsey, and technical theater coach Kevin Byrne.  Show times are: Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 19 at 3:00 and at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m.  Doors open for ticket sales thirty minutes before curtain. Tickets, at $10 for general admission and $8 for senior citizens and students, are available at the door. All performances are in the school theater.

Vaping

Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in the use of vaporizers and e-cigarettes by teens and young adults. In 2015, more than 3 million youth in middle and high school, including about 1 of every 6 high school students, used e-cigarettes in the past month. E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine derived from tobacco. This means that teens and young adults are using the drug nicotine more often, along with other chemicals and drugs that can be put into the vaporizers.    What are e-cigarettes/vaporizers? E-cigarettes are electronic devices that heat a liquid and produce an aerosol, or mix of small particles in the air. E-cigarettes come in many shapes and sizes. Most have a battery, a heating element, and a place to hold a liquid. Some e-cigarettes look like regular cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Some look like USB flash drives, pens, and other everyday items. Larger devices such as tank systems, or “mods,” do not look like other tobacco products. E-cigarettes are known by many different names. They are sometimes called “e-cigs,” “e-hookahs,” “mods,” “vape pens,” “vapes,” “tank systems,” and “electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).” Using an e-cigarette is sometimes called “vaping” or “JUULing.” What is JUUL? JUUL is a brand of e-cigarette that is shaped like a USB flash drive. Like other e-cigarettes, JUUL is a battery-powered device that heats a nicotine-containing liquid to produce an aerosol that is inhaled. All JUUL e-cigarettes have a high level of nicotine. According to the manufacturer, a single JUUL pod contains as much nicotine as a pack of 20 regular cigarettes.2   News outlets and social media sites report widespread use of JUUL by students in schools, including classrooms and bathrooms. Although JUUL is currently the top-selling e-cigarette brand in the United States, other companies sell e-cigarettes that look like USB flash drives. Examples include the MarkTen Elite, a nicotine delivery device, and the PAX Era, a marijuana delivery device that looks like JUUL. Additional information about USB-shaped e-cigarettes and actions that parents, educators, and health care providers can take to protect kids is available at CDC’s Infographic        Why Is Nicotine Unsafe for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults? Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine—the addictive drug in regular cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products. Nicotine can harm the developing adolescent brain.1 The brain keeps developing until about age 25. Using nicotine in adolescence can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood, and impulse control.1 Each time a new memory is created or a new skill is learned, stronger connections – or synapses – are built between brain cells. Young people’s brains build synapses faster than adult brains. Nicotine changes the way these synapses are formed. Using nicotine in adolescence may also increase risk for future addiction to other drugs.     No matter how it's delivered, nicotine is harmful to youth and young adults. E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine as well as other chemicals that are known to damage health. The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services created the resource page  Know the Risks: E-cigarettes & Young People  through a partnership with the Office of the U. S. Surgeon General and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office on Smoking and Health. The resource provides the following information on the risks associated with vaporizer use for teens and young adults based on the U. S. Surgeon General Report 2016.    Risks of Vaping   E-cigarette use poses a significant – and avoidable – health risk to young people in the United States. Besides increasing the possibility of addiction and long-term harm to brain development and respiratory health, e-cigarette use is associated with the use of other tobacco products that can do even more damage to the body. Even breathing e-cigarette aerosol that someone else has exhaled poses potential health risks. Brain Risks-The part of the brain that is responsible for decision making and impulse control is not yet fully developed during adolescence. Young people are more likely to take risks with their health and safety, including use of nicotine and other drugs. Youth and young adults are also uniquely at risk for long-term, long-lasting effects of exposing their developing brains to nicotine. These risks include nicotine addiction, mood disorders, and permanent lowering of impulse control. Nicotine also changes the way synapses are formed, which can harm the parts of the brain that control attention and learning. Addiction-How does the nicotine in e-cigarettes affect the brain? Until about age 25, the brain is still growing. Each time a new memory is created or a new skill is learned, stronger connections – or synapses – are built between brain cells. Young people's brains build synapses faster than adult brains. Because addiction is a form of learning, adolescents can get addicted more easily than adults can. The nicotine in e-cigarettes and other tobacco products can also prime the adolescent brain for addiction to other drugs such as cocaine. Behavior Risks-E-cigarette use among youth and young adults is strongly linked to the use of other tobacco products, such as regular cigarettes, cigars, hookah, and smokeless tobacco. Some evidence suggests that e-cigarette use is linked to alcohol use and other substance use, such as marijuana. In addition, certain e-cigarette products can be used to deliver other drugs like marijuana. Use of Two or More Tobacco Products-Some people have suggested that use of e-cigarettes by young people might "protect" them from using cigarettes. There is no evidence to support this claim. Some studies show that non-smoking youth who use e-cigarettes are more likely to try conventional cigarettes in the future than non-smoking youth who do not use e-cigarettes. In addition, among high school students and young adults who use tobacco, more use both e-cigarettes and burned tobacco products than e-cigarettes alone. Burned tobacco products like cigarettes are responsible for the overwhelming majority of tobacco-related deaths and disease in the United States. Aerosol and Other Risks-The aerosol from e-cigarettes is not harmless. It can contain harmful and potentially harmful chemicals, including nicotine; ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs; flavoring such diacetyl, a chemical linked to a serious lung disease; volatile organic compounds such as benzene, which is found in car exhaust; and heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead. Scientists are still working to understand more fully the health effects and harmful doses of e-cigarette contents when they are heated and turned into an aerosol, both for active users who inhale from a device and for those who are exposed to the aerosol secondhand. Another risk to consider involves defective e-cigarette batteries that have been known to cause fires and explosions, some of which have resulted in serious injuries. Most of the explosions happened when the e-cigarette batteries were being charged. (https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/knowtherisks.html)   Consequences Now that we know the possible health risks, let's talk about the consequences students will have if you they are found to be in possession of a vaporizer or any vaporizer part(s)/product(s) in school. Based on the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Board of Education policies and regulations, smoking, including the  use of e-cigarettes, is prohibited at any time in school buildings or on school grounds  per Policy 5533 and will be subject to disciplinary action. The school may file a complaint with the municipal court as smoking in school buildings and on school grounds is against state law.   Per Policy 5530.1 and Regulation 5530, students found to be in possession of any substances (including but not limited to alcoholic beverages, controlled and uncontrolled substances, any chemical or chemical compound which releases vapors or fumes causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or dulling of the brain or nervous system), drugs or drug paraphernalia will receive disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension from school. Specifically, possession of a vaporizer is a level 5 discipline infraction in the student code of conduct which states that you will receive a minimum of  1 day out of school suspension (OSS) and 3 day in-school suspension (ISS) and loss of privileges, including not being able to get a parking permit . The consequences increase with each violation. Students will also have to submit to a suspicion based drug test and medical exam. If the drug screen is positive it would move to a level 6 infraction and result is a 10 day out of school suspension for the student. The incident may also be reported to law enforcement. There is  zero tolerance  for having a vaporizer in school and any student found to be in possession will receive the consequences noted above.   Parent Conversation Points Please review the  Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for  Parents  by clicking on the link. This sheet gives great information about vaping, as well as how to start the conversation with your child and answer their questions. The more resources we have the better we are able to speak with our kids and help them avoid the risks associated with vaping. There are e-cigarette devices out now that look like USB devices that could be plugged into a computer. Companies are marketing these products towards kids by making them easy to conceal from their parents and school. What are some things parents can do to help prevent children from using e-cigarettes?   Set a good example by being tobacco-free. If you use tobacco, it is never too late to quit. For free help, visit smokefree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Talk to your child or teen about why e-cigarettes are harmful for them. It is never too late. Get the Talk With Your Teen About E-cigarettes tip sheet for parents. Start the conversation early with children about why e-cigarettes are harmful for them. Let your child know that you want them to stay away from all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, because they are not safe for them. Seek help and get involved. Set up an appointment with your child’s health care provider so that they can hear from a medical professional about the health risks of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. Speak with your child’s teacher and school administrator about enforcement of tobacco-free school grounds policies and tobacco prevention curriculum. Encourage your child to learn the facts and get tips for quitting tobacco products at Teen.smokefree.gov For more information on the dangers of vaping, please see these links: https://incorruptible.us/ and https://nj.gov/health/fhs/tobacco/vaping/index.shtml We encourage you to speak with your children about the dangers of vaping and the potential consequences that are associated with it. Please reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.

Opioid Town Hall A Town Hall event to discuss the opioid epidemic will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 7:00-9:00pm. The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey have collaborated to create Knock Out Opioid Abuse, an initiative to address the opioid epidemic through community outreach, prescriber education, parent education, and a statewide media campaign to increase awareness of the crisis.   Hunterdon Healthcare will be hosting the Town Hall event on October 9th at Hunterdon Medical Center, 2100 Westcott Drive, Flemington, NJ. This event is free and open to the community. To register for the Town Hall, click here .   For more information, visit  knockoutopioidabuse.drugfreenj.org  or email  jexley@hhsnj.org .

Homecoming Game The annual Homecoming Game will be played on Friday, October 11 at 7:00pm. The Lions will take on South Plainfield. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime. Homecoming King will be crowned at the dance on Saturday.

Homecoming Dance The 2019 Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, October 12th in the Main Gym.  The evening will begin at 6:30pm and proceed until 10:00pm. Tickets for the dance are $20 per person. Tickets need to be purchased online through the school’s ThunderTix system. Ticket sales will open to students on September 6th and will remain open until the date of the event. Click HERE for ticket purchase, details on the event, and out-of-school guest forms.

PSAT Test - October 16 PSAT will be administered to all 9th, 10th, 11th, and select seniors on the morning of October 16th. More detailed information will be forthcoming.

AP Exam Registration Students enrolled in an AP class this year may take an AP Exam in May 2020 to qualify for college credit. There have been changes to the AP registration process and timeline from prior years.   First, you need to have a College Board Account. For many of you, you already have this. Your same College Board account log in is used for PSAT, SAT and AP, so if you have ever created an account for one of these, you have it done. Please do not create a second account.  If you do, it could prevent all of your SAT scores or AP scores from going to the correct college.    You can create an account or verify that you have an account at  www.collegeboard.org . Here are some helpful hints for setting up your account or verifying the information if you already have an account: Make sure it is the student’s name that is on the account and NOT a parent’s name. The student must have their own e-mail address associated with their account. If you forget your log in, College Board will send you an e-mail to reset it, so you have to be able to get the e-mail. This shouldn’t be a parent’s e-mail address. If you already have an account, please check this and change it if necessary. If you have problems with your account, please contact College Board. Please put your College Board log in somewhere in your phone – in the notes or a photo of the username and password.   You will use this multiples times in high school, so you’ll want to remember it.

AP Exam Fees – Each exam is $94. Students can begin purchasing their exams October 1 through October 31 via Total Registration at  https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/310005 . Any student who wishes not to take the exam should inform their teacher.   Late and Cancellation Fees – AP Exams ordered between November 1 and November 14 will pay a $20 late fee per exam in addition to the cost of the exam. For those ordering after November 14, there is a $40 late fee per exam in addition to the regular exam fee until March 6, 2020 when AP exam registration is closed. Should a student not take the exam for any reason after the November 14 or March 6 dates, parents/students are responsible for the $40 unused/cancellation fee for each test.   New Classroom Resources- During the beginning of the school year, students will complete a simple online enrollment process with their teachers that will provide access to new classroom resources including a question bank that teachers can use to create in-class or practice assignments. This will assist both students and teachers in identifying areas of focus for test preparation.

Ski/Snowboarding Club The North Hunterdon Ski/Snowboard Club is for students interested in pursuing the sport of skiing or snowboarding. The North Hunterdon High School Ski/Snowboarding Club will once again be going to Blue Mountain Ski Resort for five consecutive Thursdays. The trip dates are January 9, 16, 23, 30, and February 6, with makeup dates of February 13 & 20. The weekly trips leave school at 2:45 pm and return by 9:45 pm.   Even if your child has never skied or boarded before, lessons are available, and this is a fun and inexpensive way to learn!   All of the required paperwork is available at the following website:    http://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/studentactivities/resources/peer-to-peer-activities/ski-club/  You can also reach this webpage by going to the North website, clicking to the Student Activities page, and clicking on Ski/Snowboard Club. All forms and checks are due by 10/16/19 and should be returned to Mrs. Jones in room 214, Mrs. Vida in room 212, or to the Athletics Office. Please email Mrs. Jones at  ajones@nhvweb.net  or Mrs. Vida at  cvida@nhvweb.net  with any questions.

Milk Can Game Our 44th Annual Milk Can Game , North vs. Voorhees will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019. This year, the game will be held at Voorhees High School. Kick-Off time is set for 7:15pm. Hope to see you all there for one of the most exciting games of the year! Go North!!

Winter Sports Registration Aspen is open October 7 through November 8 to accept registration for Winter Sports. To register your student, log into your parent account, click on Page Directory, click on North Sport. You will select the sport in the Consent for Participation Form. A valid physical form must be on file, meaning it has not expired within 365 days of the sport's start date. Winter sports that are offered at North Hunterdon include: Boys/Girls Basketball, Boys/Girls Indoor Track, Wrestling, Boys/Girls Fencing, Cheerleading, Cheer Dance Team, and Boys/Girls Swimming.

Von Steuben Parade - German Club

The German Club represented North Hunterdon High School in the  62nd Annual Von Steuben Parade in New York City on Saturday, September 21.  A total of 19 German Club members and Chaperones: Mr. Mark Kotulich, Mr. John Deutsch, and Mrs. Ann Semanchik marched up 5th Avenue between 67th and 86th Streets.   This was the 5th time the German Club participated in the parade, which honors the German-American General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben (1730-1794), originally from Magdeburg, in Prussia (now Germany), who trained General George Washington’s troops at Valley Forge, prepared a manual of military tactics-many of which are still used today, and reorganized and improved the Continental Army. Von Steuben served as General Washington's Chief of Staff in the final years of the war, and became an American citizen in 1783. After the parade, the German Club had on Oktoberfest-style lunch at the Bierhaus Restaurant on 3rd Avenue.

Booster Club October has arrived and our Fall season is successfully underway! It’s time to “Fall Back” to Singley Field and visit our outdoor Snack Shack. Stop by and enjoy a hot dog, pretzel or tray of nachos. All of the profits from our sales support our teams and coaches. While you’re there, make sure to check out the new banner purchased by the Booster Club on the visitors side bleachers. It should be installed just in time for the Homecoming game! This month, the Booster Club will also be hosting our Fall Sports Coaches Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, October 18, 2019.  Our next meeting is Monday, October 14, 2019* at 7:00pm in the Faculty Dining Room, The easiest way to join the Booster Club is to visit the Parents tab on the NHHS homepage.  *SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION DUE TO AN IN-SERVICE DAY, HOWEVER THE BOOSTER CLUB MEETING WILL STILL TAKE PLACE. GO LIONS!!!!!!    i n us at our next Booster Club meeting on September X, 2019 at 7:00pm in the faculty dining room. Please consider volunteering your time to support our student athletes.

Before the Homecoming game, come and enjoy great food from local restaurants! We are hosting our Annual Pasta Dinner! Pasta, Meatballs, Chicken, Bread, Salad, and Drinks from your favorite local restaurants and stores will be available. A variety of desserts/fruits also donated by parents.   The Senior Class and the PTSA invite you to join us on Friday, Oct. 11 th from 4:30-7:00   $5 for Students/Teachers/Seniors, $10 Adults. Invite your friends and family, everyone is welcome!  Dine in or Carryout. All proceeds go towards Project Graduation. (A safe, drug and alcohol free overnight event for Seniors post-graduation) Click here for the flyer.   We are still in need of donations and volunteers. Your support will help make this event a success! To donate items/time or make a monetary contribution, click here . The Senior Class hopes you can be a part of this annual event!     Support Your School! Are you a PTSA member? It is not too late to join us! ALL parents , students and staff are welcome to join. WE NEED YOU! Visit our webpage at http://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/ptsa/    to signup online, or print a paper copy located under forms.   Update : The PTSA provided dinner for teachers and staff during Back to School nights. They enjoyed a BBQ themed dinner for the first night where, pulled pork and chicken, grilled vegetables and various traditional sides/salads and desserts were served. A Harvest themed dinner was served the second BTS night where beef and vegan chili and chicken and noodles and harvest sides/desserts were provided.   A special thank you to those who donated! The teachers and staff were very appreciative. We hope to provide dinner for them next year!   Show your Lion Pride! Check out the 2019-2020 Spirit Wear store .  Click here . There is something for everyone! WANT TO SAVE MONEY EVERY DAY THIS YEAR AND NEXT? Purchase a Lions Discount Card and enjoy savings at over 140 business across Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren counties! Lots of great deals for you to enjoy from places that you frequent.  Click here to purchase online or simply text LIONS to 31996.   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! It’s simple and easy to set up. Click    here now    for more information on how to get started!   The next PTSA meeting is on Oct. 8 th  at 7PM in room 120! Come and join us!   Stay connected   Follow us on  Instagram   like us on  Facebook   Visit our  Website Question or comment? Please email us .

Music Association If you have a music student or just want to support the North Music program, then the North Hunterdon Music Association is for you!  If you already have chosen to become a member of the NHMA, thank you.  If you would like to sign up, it’s not too late!  Our online registration is easy. Please click HERE to join and make a difference through music! Remember that membership makes your child eligible for senior scholarships and the Gary Gilbert Scholarship Award for summer music enrichment! It’s only October but so much is happening!  * Freshman Tea on September 23 ~ The Freshman Women’s Ensemble and Golden Lions Marching Band members filled the cafeteria with music and gave us a peek at this year’s talent. Thanks to all who donated time and baked goods to our NHMA dessert reception. *NHMA Homecoming Coat Check on Saturday, October 12~ $1.00 coat check at the Homecoming Dance. All proceeds support NHMA programs and scholarships. Please send cash to the dance with your students if they wish to check any belongings.   * NHMA information table at each home football game ~ stop by to learn more about our awesome group and buy a seat cushion to keep you comfortable during the game.   *The NYC Columbus Day Parade on October 14 ~ The Golden Lions Marching Band marches down 5 th Avenue. *The NJ State HS Band Festival on October 20 ~ The Golden Lions Marching Band competes.  *NHMA 50/50 raffle at the October 25 th  football game ~ come support our music students and have a chance to win something yourself! This is also 7 th and 8 th grade band night where area students come to practice and march with the Golden Lions! The NHMA has exciting plans for this year. Come to our next meeting on Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00 PM in the band room. Information about the NHMA can be found on our website at http://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/musicassociation .  Any questions… please email us at nhmusicassociation@gmail.com  or contact Jen Fasciano at jfasciano731@yahoo.com. Website:         http://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/musicassociation E-mail:            nhmusicassociation@gmail.com

NH Education Foundation

NHEF Mission The NHEF mission is to enhance education by funding innovative programs. The NHEF provides funding for teacher grants and develops programming centered on the college application process to help students and parents.   6th Annual Running of the Lions 5K   Mark your Calendar!   The 6th Annual Running of the Lions  will be held on Sunday,  October 27, 2019  right here on North's campus! We are encouraging students and staff to attend the race in teams.  Costumes encouraged!   We are also excited that many of our annual sponsors are supporting us again this year. Without sponsors and participants, the Running of the Lions wouldn't be as successful as it is - we thank ALL who participate!    Visit the NHEF website, http://runningofthelions5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspxid=10996   for  registration details or sponsorship opportunities.     College Financial Planning Workshop October 7, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The North Hunterdon Education Foundation is offering a FREE College Financial Planning Workshop, presented by KJM Financial. The workshop is being offered on Monday, October 7 at 7:00pm in Cafeteria B at North Hunterdon High School. Please register through the link below. KJM Financial will discuss the FAFSA form and other necessary information to help you understand and maximize the amount of financial aid you are eligible to receive! If your family is not eligible for need-based aid, they will cover the best strategies on how to pay for college in the most cost efficient basis — without putting a strain on the rest of your finances.  Link to register:  https://tinyurl.com/y5o8jmet   College Exploration Trip to TCNJ The NHEF will be sponsoring a college exploration trip to TCNJ on October 21 available to Seniors. This trip will provide students with a tour of the campus. The trip will depart at 8:30 am and return by 1:45. Please return the permission slip to Mr. Raupp as soon as possible. Seats are filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Board of Education Updates 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 September 17, 2019: Board of Education recognized student Daniel Navarro who was selected to receive a wish from AT&T’s The Wish Connection. Board approved resolutions to move forward with the second phase of the energy savings improvement program with Honeywell, which includes researching installation of solar panels on roofs of both high schools. Board approved first reading of revisions to Policy 2510 Adoption of Textbooks. 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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