Gilda's Club

Help brighten someone's day by providing a meal at Gilda's Club this Thursday.  Our plan is to provide a taco bar.  Please go to sign up genius to bring a dish.  You may drop off Thursday prior to 3:30.  If you are unable to make a dish, consider making a monetary donation to help offset the cost.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-gildas4 

Looking for something to do this Saturday?  Consider helping at the Northview Craft Show which is held at the high school.  Shifts are available between  9:00-12:00  and 12:00pm - 3:00 pm.  Email Stacy at 2019sanp@gmail.com to let her know you are interested.  See Remind for the handout.

Fountain Hill Center Holiday Open House

Join the staff of Fountain Hill Center as they host their Holiday Open House on December 6.  Mrs. Menhart will pick up volunteers at Crossroads at 3:00 pm.  She will provide a healthy snack/light meal.   After the open house, she will drop off volunteers back to school by 8:00 pm.  We are looking for four-five volunteers who would like to help this non-profit organization.  Jobs would include helping set up, serving punch, etc.  Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-fountain

Giving Tuesday - November 27

Giving Tuesday

https://www.givingtuesday.org/about

Giving Tuesday is fast approaching- November 27th.   Please consider helping support Crossroads National Junior Honor Society.  This group of young people strive to make our community a better place through giving of their time, talents, and treasures.  Together they have decided to give to various causes this year. We are working to support Gilda’s Club, Senior Meals on Wheels, and Northview Mobile Library.  Your employee might match your gift. The following employers participate in the matching gifts programs specifically for K-12 education:

AT&T

Avon

Bank of America/Merrill Lynch

Boeing

Charles Schwab

Coca-Coal Company

Delta Airlines

DTE Energy

Farmers Insurance Group

Fidelity

Ford

Gap

General Electric

Home Depot

Jostens

Morgan Stanley

Northern Trust

Oppenheimer Funds

Pfizer

PNC Foundation

Principal Financial Group

Steelcase

Vanguard

Wells Fargo

If you are able to gift, please make checks payable to Northview Crossroads Middle School with National Junior Honor Society in the memo line.

Fountain Hill Center

Join Mrs. Menhart on November 5th at our meeting as she introduces us to an important organization in our community, Fountain Hill Center.   Fountain Hill Center is a nonprofit group who focuses on providing mental health counseling.  There are several ways we can help.  She will share those with us.

Please consider signing up for breakfast at least once this year.  See signup for November meeting   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-november 

Spooky Sprint

The Northview Education Foundation is hosting its annual Spooky Sprint on Saturday, October 20.  NJHS members can sign up to work the event or run the event.   Volunteers will need to report to Boulder Creek located at 5750 Brewer Ave. Belmont, MI.  Please report at 8:00.  Volunteers will be done between 9:30 and 9:40 am.   See Sign Up Genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-spooky1

East Oakview's Fall Fest

East Oakview's Fall Fest is October 26th.  Please consider helping make this a great event.  The event runs from 6:00-7:30 pm.  Help is needed in the following categories:

Set Up 4:00-6:00 pm
The Event 6:00--7:30 pm
Clean Up 7:00-8:30 pm

Go to Signup Genius to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-east4

West Oakview Volunteer Opportunities

Our Northview Community needs your help.  West Oakview's PTC is in need of volunteer babysitters for its meeting.  If you do not have anything going on the following dates, please consider helping.

October 11

November 15

December 13

January 17

February 28

March 21

April 18

May 16

June 20

Please arrive at 6:15.  Meetings run until 7:30.  Meet Ms. Barnes in the gym.  Sign UP Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-west 

Northview Park Pool Fall Preparation

Saturday, September 15

Join members of the Northville Pool Association as they prepare for fall. Help is needed at the Northview pool to put away chairs and umbrellas for the season.  Volunteers will work for two hours - 9:00-1100.  

Northview Park
9-11 am
2800 Leelanau, GR 49425

If you have questions or would like to help, contact Heather Halligan by text or phone at 822-3117.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-pool

September 5 Meeting

Thank you for attending the NJHS early morning meeting.  The officers covered important information.  If you missed any of the dates, click on this September 5 PowerPoint.

Reminder:  If you are helping Ms. Malloure with the Grand River Clean Up this coming Saturday, please return form ASAP.  Plan on wearing something with Northview on it.

Shirt Orders due soon.  Shirt Order Form

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.

NJHS have the opportunity to help an amazing organization. We have two upcoming dates: April 24 and May 22. 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:

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. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-gildas3

If you are making a monetary donation, please give to Mrs. Vogel by October 18.  If you are making a dish or bringing food items, you may drop office in the main office before 2:00 on October 24 or December 13.

We need two adult drivers and 6 to 8 student to prepare, serve, and clean up.  Meet at Crossroads in Mrs. Vogel's room at 3:00.  Our arrival time back to Crossroads is roughly 6:45. 

Crossroads Cafe

Mr. Klektoka and Mrs. Grinwis are requesting our help.  We need Crossroads Cafe morning help.  What does this mean?  It means many hands make light work.  After breakfast in the morning, we need workers who will help get the cafeteria ready for the day.  You would report between 7:30-7:35.  Your duties include cleaning tables as well as getting ready for the recycling of the lunch rays. You will return to Advisory between 7:45-:7:50.  You will sign up for a week at the time.  You may sign up for several weeks.  If you have questions, please see Mr. Klekotka or Mrs. Grinwis. Go to signup geniuswww.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-crossroads 

Mayors' Grand River Clean Up

Come out and help Ms. Malloure clean up the Grand River on September 8 from 9:00-1:00. This service opportunity is part of the Mayor's initiative.  Join others through Grand Rapids who want to keep the Grand River clean.  Meet Ms. Malloure at the 6th Street Bridge. See link for more information https://wmeac.org/mayors-grand-river-cleanup/.  If you are interested, sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-grand 

Grand River Clean Up Details

Welcome 2018-2019 NJHS Members

On behalf of the NJHS officers and myself,  we would like to thank everyone who helped at our orientation.  If you have not already done so, please sign up for Remind.  See Remind Directions.  Also be sure to follow us on Instagram.  If you would like to order a National Junior Honor Society t-shirt designed by our officers, please see NJHS shirt order form.  You may complete the form or email me your order.  Shirts are $10.00.  Orders are due September 20. 

Our first meeting is Wednesday, September 5 at 7:15 am in the IMC.  Please be on time. 


Service Opportunity:  East Oakview is in need of help with childcare during the PTC meetings. Two to three NJHS volunteers are needed from 6:30-7:30.  Meet in the gym.   See dates below.  Go to sign up genius.  East Oakview Childcare Sign Up Genius

September 12th

October 9th

November 14th

January 22nd

February 20th

March 12th

May 8th

Childcare Help Needed

When summer starts, your teachers are busy learning.  Want to help your teachers?  There are several days we need childcare.  If you are interested in volunteering, complete the following  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsA0uZb49wSKRhaLr0S8p3u_o7umB0rfd1n0_F9sloPqBMYg/viewform

8th Grade Farewell

8th Grade Farewell

Our 8th graders are soon leaving us soon to start their high school careers.  Please help give them the send off they deserve.  The Farewell will take place on Wednesday, May 30 from 7:30-8:10 in the cafeteria.  If you are on the decoration committee, please plan on decorating on Tuesday from 2:30-3:00.  See sign up genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0545a4ad22a0f94-8thgrade

Only One You Group Service Project

Only One You Group Service Project

The Crossroads National Junior Honor Society wants to work with our North Oakview students on a project called, Only One You.  This is based on a picture book about there being only one you in this great big world and how each person can make it a better place.  The story of Only One You and our NJHS group will inspire our children as they swim through the sea of life to make a difference.   During their project time, groups of NJHS students will come to your classroom to read the book, discuss, brainstorm and each student will paint a rock, while teachers have some personal planning time.  Then the NJHS students will take the rocks to create art along one of our a walkways. Sign Up www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-only 

May 14-18  2:15-3:00

MONDAY 5/14	Warmuskerken-K
TUESDAY 5/15	Peterson-K	Wilcox-3	Postma-2
WEDNESDAY 5/16	Bowen-K	Wolfe-2	Clausman - 3	Putnam-DK
THURSDAY 5/17	Burton-4	Howe-4	Cassiday-4
FRIDAY 5/18	Mason-1	Blank-1	Knoop-1	Mouthaan-2

Youth Track

Northview Youth Track

The Northview Youth Track program relies on volunteers.  Please consider helping.  If you do sign up, note people are relying on you.  When working the track meets, you need to report by 5:00.  There will be a brief training.   

Please have them go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4eabad29a57-track1 to sign up.  Mrs. Draper will sign volunteer forms. 

Friday May 4 (Practice Meet)

5:30pm Field Events/6pm races

Friday May 11 (Meet #1)

5:30pm Field Events/6pm races

Friday May 18 (Meet #2) 

5:30pm Field Events/6pm races

Friday June 1 (Meet #3) 

5:30pm Field Events/6pm races

Friday June 8 (Medal Meet)

5:30pm Field Events/6pm races

East Oakview Volunteer Opportunity

East Oakview is hosting a spaghetti dinner and auction.  They are in need of volunteers Thursday, April 26 from 4:30-7:00.  Email Mrs. Vogel by Wednesday.  

3940 Suburban Shores Dr NE, 

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

The Northville Pool Association rescheduled its annual get ready for summer work session.  If you are interested in helping, sign up below.

Saturday, April 21

9-noon

Northville Park

2800 Leelanau Dr. NE

GR

Link to sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0944aca72ca6fb6-spring

East Oakview Carnival

Looking to gain service hours while having fun?  East Oakview PTC is hosting its annual school carnival on Saturday, April 14 from 10:30 to 3:00.  Help is needed running various games.  Grab a friend, help out a good cause, and earn service hours. Sign Up Genius: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-east2 

Northville Pool Spring Clean-Up

The Northville Pool Group  is looking for volunteers  for spring clean-up.  The NJHS members who previously volunteered did such a great job in the fall!  Let me know if you can promote to the NJHS.

Saturday, April 14

9-noon

Northville Park

2800 Leelanau Dr. NE

GR

Link to sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0944aca72ca6fb6-spring

Summer Volunteer Opportunity -Lena Meijer Children's Garden

Again this summer, the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden invites area students to apply to become PAL Partners. PAL Partners are volunteers that are at least 14 years old or entering 9th to 12th grade in the fall of 2018-19 school year.

PAL Partners assist experienced volunteers, called PAL’s (Play Activity Leaders), with Children’s Garden activities throughout the summer months. The PAL Partner program is designed to develop and foster leadership, confidence, responsibility and social skills necessary for future involvement in the community. 

Students can find more information about the PAL Partner program the PAL Partner application on our website: http://www.meijergardens.org/  as well as thePAL Partner application/flyer.  Or just click on link: http://www.meijergardens.org/storage/docs/PALPartnerApplication2018.pdf . The deadline for completed applications (including the required three letters of recommendation) is May 25^th.  Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.

Thank you for sending students our way in past years, and we look forward to working with students from our area high schools this summer!

LaStar Alicea

North Oakview Needs Volunteers for Family Fun Family Fun Night! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b44aaa62ca75-family1 The North Oakview PTC is looking for volunteers to help run ticket sales, games, prize redemption, concessions, clean up and the silent auction close-out during our annual Family Fun Night fundraiser on March 23 at the High School. If you are able to volunteer please provide the information requested, or for more information, please email kellyarichardson@outlook.com Please note the following: You are able to sign up for multiple time slots. Volunteers will receive specific details on their assignment the week of the event via email. Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled shift so we can answer any questions you have. Thank you for helping make the event great!

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.

NJHS have the opportunity to help an amazing organization. We have two upcoming dates: April 24 and May 22. 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:

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 April 16.  If you are making a dish or bringing food items, you may drop office in the main office before 2:00 on April 24 or May 22.

We need two adult drivers and 6 to 8 student to prepare, serve, and clean up.  Meet at Crossroads in Mrs. Vogel's room at 3:00.  Our arrival time back to Crossroads is roughly 6:45. 

April 24 www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-gildas1 
May 22www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0545A4AD22A0F94-gildas2 

Earth Day Adopt a Highway Clean Up!

 Help support the Northview Education School Board and join them on April 22, 2018, at 2:00 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-earth  Adult/parent volunteers needed too. In addition, you will need to watch a short safety video which we will do in advisory class on April 16.  After you watch the video, you will need to sign a form indicating you saw the video.

Service Hours

Be sure you are completing your group and individual service hours.  Service hour log forms are due May 21.  You may give the completed form to an officer or Mrs. Vogel. 

N3 Indoor Triathlon 2018 Group Service Hours

The Northeast Business Association is sponsoring an indoor Triathlon at Northview High School on March 3.  In order to make this event a huge success, volunteers are needed.  There are an array of jobs.  Please consider helping out with this great event.   50% of the funds from this event will be donated to the Northview Education Foundation.  Go to this sign up genius to sign up.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4fa4a623a1fa7-2018

N3 Indoor Triathlon 2018

• Dates:  March 3, 2018
• Times:  8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
• Host:  Northeast Business Association
  Location:  Northview Community Fitness & Aquatic Center
  4451 Hunsberger Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Mark your calendar.  More information coming!