East Oakview PTC
10/17/2021
10/13/2021
Shoeboxes for the Homeless
We are looking forward to being able to help some people in our West Michigan community this winter. Join us NJHS Shoeboxes for the Homeless to support people at Mel Trotter. Shoeboxes can be made by individuals or families. Consider making this a Thanksgiving tradition. Shoeboxes are due Thursday, December 2.
Suggested Items:
Small toiletries: shampoo, deodorant, lotion, soap, toothpaste (note - travel sizes from hotels are perfect)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Chapstick
Wet Wipes
Washclot
Small disposable razors
Small combs
Refillable/collapsible water bottles
Small emergency/first aid kits (Band-Aids, Individual doses of Bactine, Neosporin, etc)
Small sewing kids
Small blankets
Socks
Hats
Gloves
Hand warmer packets
Gift cards for fast food
Non-perishable food in individual servings such as:
Small wrapped hard candies, gum, cough drops
Reusable grocery bags that fold up
NJHS Fall Celebration
National Junior Honor Society y
“Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.” —William Arthur Ward.
Enjoy goods time with good friends. National Junior Honor Society members are invited to an outing at Robinette’s Apple Orchard on Thursday, October 28th from 2:45-4:15. We will go through corn maze and take a wagon ride. Be sure to dress for the weather. If there is inclement weather, we will stay at school for a movie. The cost of the trip is $10.00. Make checks payable to Crossroads Middle School. Permission slips and money due October 25th.
10/03/2021
John Ball Zoo Goes Boo at the Zoo Treat Station
Celebrate Halloween with John Ball Zoo on October 24th from 1:15 to 5:00 and help support saving wildlife and wild spaces by donating your time!
Treat stations are located under canopy tents spread throughout the zoo. Sign up with friends and have up to 4 volunteers together at a station, be partnered up with another volunteer, or be stationed by yourself if you prefer. All treats are supplied by the zoo, family friendly costumes are encouraged but not required.
All participants must complete a waiver. Parent signature required.
Email Mrs. Vogel if you are interested at kvogel@nvps.net.
9/29/2021
National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony
National Junior Honor Society
Induction Ceremony
October 7th at 7:00 pm
Dear NJHS Family and Friends:
All NJHS members are asked to attend this important ceremony in which current members induct new members induct new members into our organization. Family and friends are welcomed and encouraged to attend this very interesting evening in your child's life. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
Members need to arrive to the PAC at 6:45 pm. The ceremony starts at 7:00 pm.
"Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service and character."William Arthur Ward
8/26/2021
First Monthly Meeting
2021-2022 Membership Meetings are on the second Thursdays of most months from 7:00-7:30 am.
Mark the following Membership Meeting dates on your calendar:
Monthly Meeting Dates (7:00-7:30 am):
Monthly Meeting Dates (7:00-7:30 am):
- September 9
- October 14
- November 11
- December 9
- January 13
- February 10
- March 10
- April 14
- May 12
7/23/2021
WMEAC Mayors' Grand River Clean Up
Our Junior National Honor Society strives to help out our community. We can do our part to help keep the Grand River clean by picking up trash before it gets into our storm drain or basin. When it rains it can take as little as 15 minutes for the debris and waster around storm drains to make it into the Grand River.
Sign up to be part of our team by emailing Mrs. Vgel at kvogel@Nvps.net. On September 11th meet at Crossroads at 9:00 am. We will depart for our site which will be Riverside Park or Veteran's Boat Launch. Return to Crossroads by noon.
5/19/2021
NJHS Monthly Meeting
NJHS Monthly Meeting
Topic: Crossroads NJHS Meeting
Time: May 19, 2021 03:00 PM
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Meeting ID: 746 2161 7713
Passcode: njhs
5/12/2021
North Oakview Field Day
North Oakview Field Day
Mr. Brinks, North Oakview PE teacher, is seeking NJHS volunteers to help with field day on June 1. There are two sessions: 9:30-12:00 and 12:30-3:00. Note the times are tentative as Mr. Brinks works out the details. There are only 12 spots for each time frame. If you are interested, email Mrs. Vogel by May 24. You must be in good standing in your course work and your teachers must approve. You may add these hours to your Volunteer hour log.
5/05/2021
Northview Little League Volunteer Opportunity
Northview Little League is looking for volunteers to help run the concession stand throughout the week and weekends. Volunteers must be 13 years old. Volunteers are needed few hours at a time. See Sign-Up Genius
https://www.signupgenius.com/
4/21/2021
April Monthly Meeting
Today's monthly meeting is cancelled. Please reach out to one of the officers or advisor if you have any questions or needs.
4/11/2021
Volunteering Opportunities with National Organizations
Volunteering Opportunities With National Organizations
Throughout the United States, these organizations welcome families volunteering with children and teens.
Arbor Day Foundation
The Tree Campus K–12 program inspires the next generation of tree stewards through experiences that bring the benefits of trees to life both inside and outside the classroom.
Books for Africa
Get involved with the mission to end the African book famine by volunteering at one of our warehouses. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
DoSomething.org
This “youth-led movement for good” gives teens the opportunity to make an impact, win scholarships, and earn volunteer credits.
Feeding America
Find a local meal program that needs help or work to raise awareness of food insecurity.
Foodpantries.org
Locate a food pantry, soup kitchen, or meal program looking for volunteers. (Note: some of them require you to verify the age requirements for volunteers.)
Girls on the Run
Join Girls on the Run and be part of a movement that is empowering and inspiring girls physically and mentally. Some opportunities require volunteers to be at least 18 years old.
Global Volunteers
Travel overseas to help those in need. Parents and legal guardians of minors under age 18 must complete a Minor Registration and travel with their children.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Train or foster guide dogs or help with administrative tasks. Puppy raisers can be any age, whether you’re 9 or 90. No prior experience is necessary!
Habitat For Humanity
The Habitat Youth Programs instill a love of volunteering from an early age by providing a variety of volunteer opportunities for those ages five to 40.
The Urban Assembly and SEL4US invite communities across the globe to celebrate the importance of social emotional learning (SEL) on the second annual International SEL Day on March 26, 2021. This year’s theme is Building Bonds, Reimagining Community.
Literacy Network (Reading is Fundamental)
Host a book drive, advocate for literacy, or be a reading mentor.
MLK Day of Service
Kick-off a Semester of Service that begins on MLK Day in January and continues through Global Youth Service Day in April.
National Park Service
Help with park maintenance or work with visitors to make their experience a great one.
National Volunteer Week
Celebrate the impact of volunteer service in our communities.
Operation Gratitude
Write letters or assemble care packages for troops overseas.
Project Linus
Make security blankets for children in hospitals.
Red Cross
Help with a variety of activities, such as organizing a blood drive or assisting with disaster relief. Volunteers must be 18 or older or have permission from a parent or guardian
Ronald McDonald House
Volunteers make a difference in the lives of the children and families served by the Ronald McDonald House by cooking, greeting, listening, cleaning, or simply being there and helping out in any way they can. Age requirements may vary by location.
Special Olympics
Volunteers of all ages can get involved in the global movement to create a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability.
USTA (United States Tennis Organization)
Help local and national tennis tournaments run smoothly. Community Tennis Associations and the National Junior Tennis & Learning network are great places to start, as is the USTA Junior Team Tennis program.
Volunteering Journeys
High school students under the age of 18 make up some of Volunteering Journeys’ most passionate and engaging volunteers.
WE Volunteer Now
Teens can work together to do good, take action, and make a difference in their community.
Youth Volunteer Corps
Teens between the ages of 11 and 18 can become a YVC youth volunteer.
3/09/2021
New Candidate Mandatory Meetings
Congratulations! You demonstrated exceptional academic performance. You are invited to apply to be a member of our National Junior Honor Society. In order to apply, you and a parent must attend a virtual meeting. Meeting dates are listed below.
March 22 at 7:00 pm
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73088459972?pwd=NHN0aUlxK0k5djd2VURBMk1xRGtydz09March 23 at 7:45 am
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74362125987?pwd=d3pIdjRTYjBUeFJLZVRBUk5UOEpCUT09
March 23 at 7:00 pm
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73088459972?pwd=NHN0aUlxK0k5djd2VURBMk1xRGtydz09March 25 at 2:30 pm
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76823852556?pwd=YlA3MmMvYS9VRHJ0R1JobzZYYWpZUT09
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kathy Vogel at kvogel@nvps.net
2/17/2021
NJHS February Meeting
Topic: Crossroads NJHS Meeting
Time: Feb 17, 2021 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Every month on the Third Wed, until May 19, 2021, 4 occurrence(s)
Feb 17, 2021 03:00 PM
Mar 17, 2021 03:00 PM
Apr 21, 2021 03:00 PM
May 19, 2021 03:00 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us04web.zoom.us/
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Meeting ID: 746 2161 7713
Passcode: njhs
1/12/2021
Spelling Bee Winners!
Congratulations to NJHS members, Kelly Burke and Marran Duckworth. They both won the Spelling Bee. We are proud of you. Good luck at regional competition.
1/08/2021
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
12/16/2020
Among Us! Winter Break Celebration
Looking for something fun to do over break? Join fellow NJHS members for a game of Among Us on December 21 from 3:30-5:30. Sign up at Among Us Sign Up. Snack bags will be delivered to your home.
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Among Us is an online social deduction game. In the game, you play as a crew member aboard a spaceship, sky headquarters, or planet base, attempting to keep your ship together and return back to Earth. But one crew member has been replaced by a parasitic shape-shifting alien who wants to eliminate the rest of the crew before the ship reaches home. Watch out for the imposter who sabotages and frames others.
12/14/2020
NJHS December Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, December 16th at 3:00 for our monthly meeting.
Topic: NJHS Member Meeting
Time: December 16th, 2020 03:00 PM America/Detroit
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 935 5776 6423
Passcode: njhs
12/12/2020
December Meeting
Thank you for spreading kindness.
Topic: NJHS Member Meeting
Time: December 16th, 2020 03:00 PM America/Detroit
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