National Junior Honor Society
2023-2024
6/08/2023
5/16/2023
8th Grade Farewell
Please plan on attending the 8th grade National Junior Honor Society 8th Grade Farewell
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4/22/2023
Details:
Weeknight Shifts are 5:30 - 7:30
Weekend Shift are 8:30 - 10:30 and 10:30 - 12:00
Workers are allowed 1 meal per shift. This consists of a hot dog or slice of pizza, chips or candy, and a drink!
If you are unable to make the shift you have signed up for, please try to send someone in your place or trade with another volunteer. If you need help to facilitate this, or it is a last-minute need to cancel, please text Emily (616-295-5656) or Kari (616-890-7795) as soon as possible.
For safety and health reasons nobody under 13 can be in the stand at any time. * NJHS members who are 12 years old, may be permitted.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4eaba92fabfd0-northview1?mibextid=Zxz2cZ#/
4/16/2023
Recycle, Recycle, Recycle
Help Our Recycle Queen
Mrs. Krueger organized a recycling day specifically for styrofoam on June 3 from 10:00 to 2:00 at Crossroads. She needs three to five NJHS members to help her. Email Mrs. Vogel if you are able to help.
Please encourage friends and family to drop off their styrofoam.
4/11/2023
NJHS NEWS
Our monthly meeting for Thursday, April 13th has been rescheduled due to testing. It has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 20th at 7:00 am.
Please consider volunteering for East Oakview's carnival on Saturday, April 15th from 11:00-2:00. Sign up to help with set up, games, prizes, food, and more. Check out the sign-up genius.
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/
West Oakview is bringing back WEST FEST, their school carnival.
Like any event, volunteers are needed. PLEASE consider helping out with this. Come help with running games, and face painting just to name a few.
The volunteer slots are broken up into two 1.5-hour chunks, so students can register for one or two slots to get up to 3 hours of volunteering time!
Use this Signup Genius to volunteer. Volunteers are needed from 5:20-8:15 pm.
REMINDER VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS ARE DUE MAY 23RD BY 3:00.
3/20/2023
West Fest
WEST FEST
Thursday, April 20th
Many of you have stepped up throughout the school year to help other Northview organizations host successful events. West Oakview is bringing back WEST FEST, their school carnival.
Like any event, volunteers are needed. PLEASE consider helping out with this. Come help with running games, and face painting just to name a few.
The volunteer slots are broken up into two 1.5-hour chunks, so students can register for one or two slots to get up to 3 hours of volunteering time!
Use this Signup Genius to volunteer. Volunteers are needed from 5:20-8:15 pm.
3/13/2023
NJHS 2023-2024 Leadership Team
National Junior Honor Society Leadership Team
Seventh graders who are interested in being part of the NJHS Leadership Team should consider one of the leadership positions. Applications are due April 28th by 3:00 pm. Interviews will be the week of May 1st-May 5th.
PRESIDENT
-Elected for a one-year term.
-Must be an eighth grader.
-Must work with officers and faculty advisor one morning per week for planning purposes.
-Must attend and conduct the fall Induction Ceremony; failure to do so will result in the loss of the office of President.
-Runs all NJHS meetings.
-Responsible for Society as a whole.
-Chairs or co-chairs one of the NJHS committees and must fulfill the project requirements
for this committee.
-Must truly care about the direction and progress of the Society; must promote growth as
well as change when necessary.
-Must be an innovator and leader.
-Must meet with and coordinate other officers and oversee all committee work.
-Responsible for insuring that the department heads are executing their responsibilities.
-Must take the oath of office at the first meeting in May.
VICE PRESIDENT
-Elected for a one-year term.
-Must be an eighth grader.
-Must work with officers and faculty advisor one morning per week for planning purposes.
-Must attend and participate in the fall Induction Ceremony; failure to do so will result
in the loss of the office of Vice President.
-Work with the President to run the NJHS meetings and run the meeting in the absence of
the President.
-Chairs or co-chairs one of the NJHS committees and must fulfill the project requirements
for this committee.
-Must meet with and coordinate other officers and oversee all committee work
-Assist with communications (when needed).
-Must truly care about the direction and progress of the Society; must promote growth as
well as change when necessary.
- Must take the oath of office at the first meeting in May.
SECRETARY (1)
-Elected for a one-year term.
-Must be an eighth grader..
-Must work with officers and faculty advisor one morning per week for planning purposes.
-Must attend and participate in the fall Induction Ceremony; failure to do so will result
in the loss of the office of Secretary.
-Chairs or co-chairs one of the NJHS committees and must fulfill the project requirements
for this committee.
- Will take notes (“minutes”) of every meeting and catalogs the events;
gives a copy of the minutes to the advisor within one week of the meetings.
-Will handle social media communications. ie; Facebook, Instagram, Remind, Blog, email, text, etc.
-Takes and records attendance at all meetings; have absentees come to him/her in order
to determine whether the absence is excused or unexcused; gives a copy of this list to the
advisor immediately following the meetings.
-Must take the oath of office at the first meeting in May.
Historian and Media (1)
-Elected for a one-year term.
-Must be an eighth grader.
-Must work with officers and faculty advisor one morning per week for planning purposes.
-Must attend and participate in the fall Induction Ceremony; failure to do so will result
in the loss of the office of Historian.
-Chairs or co-chairs one of the NJHS committees and must fulfill the project requirements
for this committee.
- Will take help updating the blog and make a slide show for the end-of-year celebration.
-Will assist with social media communications. ie; Facebook, Instagram, Remind, Blog, etc.
-Must take the oath of office at the first meeting in May.
Event Coordinator (2)
-Elected for a one-year term.
-Must be an eighth grader.
-Must work with officers and faculty advisor one morning per week for planning purposes.
-Must attend and participate in the fall Induction Ceremony; failure to do so will result
in the loss of the office of Historian.
-Chairs or co-chairs one of the NJHS committees and must fulfill the project requirements
for this committee.
- Will take help meet with the advisor and help prepare a yearly calendar.
-Will ensure all members are involved with the planning of at least one event. -Must take the oath of office at the first meeting in May.
See Remind or Mrs. Vogel for an application.
3/01/2023
North Oakview Family Fun Night
1. Family Fun Night is from 2pm-5pm. Please arrive by 1:45p and look for the Volunteer Check-In Table (somewhere inside the main entrance of the High School). There will be a sign so you can't miss it! We will be asking all volunteers to help with minimal clean-up at their stations before leaving.
2. We need all volunteers to check in/out for your shifts/before you leave to go home. Additional instructions may be given at the time of check-in depending on which activity you're assigned to.
3. Please wear Northview swag or Northview colors.
4. Please limit cell phone use during your shift. Please be sure to interact with students and their families.
5. Bring your best smile and have fun!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Vogel so she can put you in contact with Mrs. Fox.
Thanks again!
2/09/2023
Reverse Job Shadow
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Reverse Job Shadow Day
2/03/2023
Little Cats NIght
The High School Rowing Club is hosting a Little Cats Night
The high school rowing club needs your help. They are hosting a Little Cats night on Saturday, February 18th at Northview High School from 5:30-9:30. Please consider helping. You may volunteer for the entire shift or 5:30-7:30 and 7:30-9:30.
Email Mrs. Vogel by February 13th.
2/01/2023
East Oakview Art Night
East Oakview Art Night
East Oakview is hosting an Art Night on February 28th from 5:30-7:00 pm. Volunteers are needed. Email Mrs. Vogel if you are able to give of your time.
1/30/2023
Winter Celebration
Winter Celebration
Come join us for some fun on February 28th from 2:45-4:00 in the cafeteria. The Art Stand will be joining us as we show our school spirit by painting a Northview Wildcat sign. This can be a keepsake or a gift. RSVP to Mrs. Vogel by February 16.
1/26/2023
Valentine's Pop It
Valentine Pop-ITs
Show someone how much you care about them or treat yourself. Pop-ITs can be put on your backpack if desired. They will be on sale for 1.00 February 6th-February 13th during lunch. Proceeds will help with our service projects. Consider signing up to sell the Pop-ITs during lunch. Email Mrs. Vogel.
1/19/2023
1/10/2023
Volunteers Needed
East Oakview Childcare
East Oakview's PTC needs three to four volunteers for childcare help on January 18th from 6:15 to 7:30.
Email Mrs. Vogel if you are able to help.
Crossroads Concession Stands
It is Wildcats sports season here at Crossroads. We are in need of help operating the concession stands. We have open the following dates:
Jan. 26, Jan. 30, Feb. 1, Feb. 6, Feb. 7, Feb. 8, Feb. 13, Feb. 20, Feb. 22, Feb. 27, March 1, March 6, and March 8. Volunteers are needed from 3:40-6:00. Sign up for Winter Concession Stands or email Mrs. Vogel.
11/13/2022
Cookie Exchange
Cookie Exchange
Enjoy baking? Love cookies? Need a snack to leave Santa? Participate in our Holiday Cookie Exchange on December 8th after our morning meeting. Bring a dozen cookies. Put six on a plate. Leave with 12 new cookies. RSVP to Mrs. Vogel by December 5th if you plan to participate. Please include two cards that contain the ingredients.
Which Teacher is the Biggest Turkey?
Which Teacher is the Biggest Turkey?
Purchase feathers at lunch for $1.00. Pin your feathers on the staff members turkey of your choice. The staff member with the most feathers will proudly wear the turkey costume all day November 22. All proceeds will help with our service projects.
11/09/2022
School Bus Driver Breakfast
Help show our appreciation and gratitude for an important part of our school community - our bus drivers. Rain, snow, or sleet, they safety check their bus prior to departing each morning. They often are the first ones to welcome you to a new day. Show them you value the hard work they do.
Please write two thank you cards to our transportation department. Cards are due to Mrs. Vogel by November 21st. See list below.
On Tuesday, November 22nd we will host a breakfast. We will feed roughly 40 people. We need your help. See potential ideas. Please email Mrs. Vogel by Saturday, November 19th at 9:00 pm what you can contribute. The number in front of the item is represents the number of people who should sign up.
3 - Orange Juice
2- Other Juice
3 - Fruit platter
3 - Yogurt
3 - Meat (enough for 12 people)
3- Muffins (enough for 12 people)
3 - Donuts (enough for 12 people)
1- Paper Plates (need enough for 40 people)
1- Cups for Juice
1- Silverware
This is a suggested list. You may bring something else.
Need three people to help make pancakes on Tuesday morning. Arrive to school by 7:15.
Route Drivers:
Mary Sallee
Barb Porter
Andy Davis
Lisa Mojica
Lisa Hill
Elizabeth Morel
Bob Scribner
Jamie Graham
Kimbra Livingston
Cindy Witke
Melissa Salvatore
Subs:
Lee Paul
Kristina Nuffer
Nicole Zenk
Tom Zock
Vicki Loren
Leighanna Monger
Nick Wildey
Scott Wildey
Ashley Barr
Aaron Mitchell
David Williamson-Jones
Office:
Jill Le
Carolyn Schumaker
Danielle Rittner
Superman :)
Mel Trotter Ministries Shoeboxes
Shoeboxes for the Homeless
Mel Trotter Ministry
Random Acts of Kindness Challenge Mel Trotter Ministries
This Random Acts of Kindness challenge gives back to one of the most important organizations in our community,
Mel Trotter Ministries. Mel Trotter Ministries helps the homeless people who are in need. In the United States of
America there are roughly 552,830 homeless people. As of January 2019, Michigan had an estimated 8,575 experiencing homelessness on any given day, as reported by Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD).
One small way you can help is to create shoeboxes. Let’s work together to fill 50 shoeboxes for Mel Trotter’s
Homeless Shelter.
You may create your own shoeboxes at home with your family. Or you may work with a small group
of students. If you work with a small group, divide and conquer. Each pick items from the list to
bring to the group. We will also work on Monday, November 21 from 7:00 am - 7:45 am to make
shoeboxes. Items can be dropped off this week to Mrs. Vogel's room. Be sure to wrap and decorate
the shoebox.
Suggested Items:
Small toiletries: shampoo, deodorant, lotion, soap, toothpaste (note - travel sizes from hotels are perfect)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Chapstick
Wet Wipes
Washcloth
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 (for winter months)
Gift cards for fast food
Non-perishable food in individual servings such as: • peanut butter • crackers, • nuts • cheese and
cracker packages • cookies • dried fruit • tuna • power/breakfast bars Small wrapped hard candies,
gum, cough drop Reusable grocery bags that fold up.
10/23/2022
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo
We are scheduled to volunteer on Sunday, October 30th from 1:00-5:00. You are encouraged to wear your costume. Be sure to dress warm. Parents will need to drop off and pickup at the Zoo. We will meet at the entrance at 12:50. Be sure to sign the waiver which can be found on Remind.
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