Looking Forward 2018-2019

National Junior Honor Society members are needed to help plan mandatory informational meetings for potential 2018-2019 members.  At these meetings,  NJHS members will share with future members and family what it takes to be a member.  Candidate forms (applications) will be available as well.

Four to five current members are needed for each session.  Members will create a slideshow to share. Additionally, they will help answer any questions.  Please see Sign Up Genius for available slots.


February 26 Create presentation during Advisory
February 27 and 28 practice presentation

March 8, 7:30 am at Crossroads www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-looking 

March 8 3:30 pm at Highlandswww.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-looking1 

March 20 7:30 am at Crossroads www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-mandatory 

March 20 6:30 pm at Crossroads www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-mandatory1 

Bowling Celebration

National Junior Honor Society

Celebration

“Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.” —William Arthur Ward.

Enjoy a good time with good friends. National Junior Honor Society members are invited to attend a bowling and pizza party.  The cost for two games is $6.00.  Pizza and pop provided.  Be sure to dress for bowling.

The bus will depart from Crossroads at 3:00 and return at 4:30.  

Permission slips are due to Mrs. Vogel by Monday, April 23.

Spirit Store

The Northview Crossroads Spirit Store is looking for volunteers to help sell Wildcat merchandise. The Spirit Store will be open during home basketball games on Wednesdays.  The store will be set up in the hallway outside the entrance to the gym. Workers are needed from 3:45 to 5:30.  Show your school spirit and go to SignUp Genius.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-school 

Dates are as follows: 

Wednesday, January 31
Wednesday, February 7th
Wednesday, February 14th
Wednesday, February 21st
Wednesday, February 28th 

Winter Celebration

National Junior Honor Society

Celebration

“Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.” —William Arthur Ward.

After a long week of exams, come celebrate the end of the semester with your National Junior Honor Society team.  Enjoy with weather at Rosa Parks Circle which is located on the corner of Monroe and Pearl St. in Downtown Grand Rapids. See  (map​)

The cost for skating is $1.00.  Skates are free with admission or you may bring your own.  Ice balance aids are available.  Lockers are available for .25 cents.  Be sure to dress for the weather. If there is inclement weather, we will stay at school for a movie.  

We will also have lunch downtown.  Students may bring a sack lunch or money to eat at Subway, The Dog Pit, Bigby or Panera Bread.   

The bus will depart from Crossroads at 11: 30 and return at 2:00.  

Permission slips are due to Mrs. Vogel by Monday, January 15.

West Fest

West Fest

Katie Grimes, the coordinator of West Fest, is looking for volunteers on Thursday, February 15th from 5:20 - 9:00 pm.  Various jobs include running games, face painting, and clean-up. Sign up using the sign up genius below. 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044daeab28a0fb6-west1

 

 

Gilda's Club

Gilda's Club Grand Rapids provides free emotional healthcare to families and friends who are faced with cancer or grieving the death of someone in their life due to any cause.  Each night people, young and old, come to Gilda's for special programming including dinner.

On February 21st NJHS members will come together to help those in need.  As a group, we need to prepare a meal including the main dish, side dish, salad, and dessert for 80 people.  There are several ways you can help:www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-gildas 

1. Make a momentary donation to go towards the meal
2. Prepare a dish or two
3. Come serve and clean up.

Please consider helping with one or more of the options.  We are thinking of making various casseroles for the main dish.  To feed 80 people, we need approximately 10 casseroles,  6 large salads with toppings, as well as desserts.  Please go to sign up genius.

If you are making a monetary donation, please give to Mrs. Vogel by February 14.  If you are making a dish or bringing food items, you may drop office in the main office before 2:00 on February 21. 

We need three adult drivers and 8 to 10 student to prepare, serve, and clean up.  Meet at Crossroads in Mrs. Vogel's room at 3:00. 

East Oakview PTC

As you know by now, volunteers are what makes our school so great.  East Parent Teacher Committee, PTC, needs our help.  The PTC meets monthly to plan events.  If you would like to help support this organization, they are in need of three to four  babysitters.  Sign up at the link:  www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-east1 

If you have questions, please email Mrs. Rittenhouse at krittenhouse@nvps.net.

Jan. 16 615-745

Feb. 7 615-745

Mar 20 615-745

East Oakview Boogie Night

Help at East Oakview's Boogie Night on Friday, October 27 from 5:00-8:00.  This promises to be a great event.  As you know, to host events volunteers are critical.  Please consider helping.  Questions can be directed to Mrs. Rittenhouse at krittenhouse@nvps.net.  Sign up at the link below.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-east

Parent Teacher Conferences - Help Needed for Crossroads Spirit Store

Crossroads Spirit Store

Parent Teacher Conferences

Please help us during Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 17 and Thursday, October 18 from 5:00-8:00.  You may sign up for a 3 hour session or 1.5 hour session.  Sign Up here

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-spirit 

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-spirit1

NJHS Movie Night

Come join us for a movie.  On Thursday, October 26, we are hosting a movie event.  The movie event will take place in the cafeteria at Crossroads from 3:00-5:00.  Snacks are provided.  If you plan on joining us, please sign up using the link below by Monday, October 23.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-njhs 

MIX-IT UP DAY

MIX IT UP DAY
October 30, 2017

See Jada Ross-Barnes

Discovering that our differences can connect us and give us strength is an important step toward creating an environment in which diversity is valued.

National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony

You and your family are invited to attend the National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Thursday, October 5 at 7:00 pm at Performing Arts Center.  Join us for a night of celebration. 

Northview Education Foundation Spooky Sprint

Help the Northview Education Foundation by volunteering at the 3rd Annual Spooky Sprint.  There are several ways you can support this important organization:

1.  Help prepare bags on Friday, October 27 from 3:00-5:00 at Boulder Creek

2. Volunteer at the event.  Report to Boulder Creek at 7:45 am on Saturday,  October 28.  Volunteers will be done around 9:45 am.

3. Promote the run with your family and friends.

4. Run

Friday - www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-nefspooky 
Saturday -www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-spooky 

Northview Crossroads Spirit Store

The Northview Crossroads Spirit Store is looking for volunteers to help sell Wildcat merchandise. The Spirit Store will be open during home volleyball games, basketball games, and wrestling.  On game days, the store will be set up in the hallway outside the entrance to the gym.  Workers are needed from 3:45 to 5:30.  The schedule on SignUp Genius is for volleyball season.
See link www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-wildcat 

Adopt-a-Highway Clean Up

Adopt-A-Highway

Clean-Up

Help support the Northview Education School Board and join them on October 1, 2017 at 3:00 pm to pick up trash along Plainfield. In the past clean-up usually takes approximately two hours.  The designated clean up area is on Plainfield Avenue from 5 Mile down to Bell Tire.  The group will meet at Frontline Church.  If you are interested in helping our school board keep the environment trash free, you will need to sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-adoptahighway  In addition, you will need to watch a short safety video which we will do in advisory class on September 22.  After you watch the video, you will need to sign a form indicating you saw the video.  

Welcome Wildcats! Service Opportunities Available at Registration

The 2017-2018 school year is quickly approaching. On Monday, August 21 we will be welcoming all Wildcats at registration from 8:00-10:00 am for seventh graders and 10:00-12:00 for eighth graders. You can help us make this a smooth welcome by helping at registration as well as helping classroom teachers set up their classrooms. Go to sign up SignUpGenius http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0545a4ad22a0f94-registration

2017-2018

Welcome to National Junior Honor Society.  2017-2018 promises to bring many new services activities as well as leadership opportunities.  Besides Sign-Up Genius and Crossroads NJHS Blog, be sure to sign up for Remind.  Follow this link remind.com/join/8fcaf6

Our district calendar will be set soon.  When it is ready, look for information about our back to school social event as well as a service tradition - helping at Crossroads' registration.  

8th Grade Farewell Celebration

Do not miss this fun party.  Attend the 8th Grade Farewell Friday, May 19 in the cafeteria during advisory.  Join us at 7:40 am after checking in with your advisory teachers.

Group Service Project

 Looking for something fun to do when school is out?  Come help take care of some children while your teachers are hard at work on Jun 12 and June 13. Sign up here. 

Service Hours Are Now Due!

Please turn in your completed service hours log forms to your officers or Ms. Wilson as soon as possible! Please note: due to East Coast Trip dates, the due date for hours has been moved up.