Fun Group Service Opportunity!

NJHS Subcommittee had a great idea to offer a childcare opportunity for the Crossroads Community. We have identified a need for this during parent conferences on March 11 and 12.
Parents and teachers of Crossroads will be able Sign children IN to the art room from 5pm-8pm each of these evenings while they attend conferences.
Please volunteer to come to the art room and play games, do crafts or read stories aloud to the younger set!
Sign up for as many sessions as you like. This time will 'count' as Group Service Hours.
I have included a time slot during each hour for one parent to supervise in the art room as I will also be holding conferences.
Interested? Go to the Childcare Sign Up on signupgenius.

East Oakview Carnival! Independent or Group Service Opportunity!

Hi Everyone,

I've had a lot of questions lately about Service Hours. I realize your school and activity schedules make it challenging to also find service ops that fit your schedule. Here's another fun one which can count for either independent or group service:

East Oakview carnival,

 March 28th  

10 am-3 pm

Many volunteers needed!

 

Volunteers can contact Mrs. Hubbell or Mrs. Camp

 hhubbell91@gmail.com or Damaris Camp, damarisacamp@yahoo.com to sign up.

Please remember, you must have your service hours form signed by either of these Carnival Organizers for it to count.

Independent or Group Service Volunteer Opportunity!

Come help out at the North Oakview Family Fun Night / Spaghetti Dinner! 

Friday, March 20 @ The Highschool Cafeteria!   

Contact Becky Kamp: cell @ 616.446.4846 or via email  kampbecky@gmail.com.  

Remember to have Mrs. Kamp sign your service hours form to verify your volunteer hours!

  

February Meeting Tomorrow

Come to the art room ready to be crafty. Valentines for Veterans!

Sub Committee Meeting Thursday January 22

The following members need to report to room 300 after announcements:
Avery, Will, Lexi M, Lexi S., Sam, Brooke, Colleen, Izzy, Marissa, Athena, Lila, MaryHelen, Jack, Janeen, Marnie, Isabel, Connor, Melissa, Justin.

Let Makayla know via email if you are unable to attend, or if your current obligations have resulted in a need to drop this commitment.

Here's an Opportunity to Make a Difference!

NJHS Parent, Kari Williams, forwarded this information to our organization.

What a great opportunity to reach out and help your peers throughout the region!

Personal care products for needed for students Increasing demand for items like hygiene kits, lice kits, socks, tooth brushes and combs that make it easier for students to attend school. Boxes of toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and school supplies are headed  to many dozens of children throughout Michigan as part of the Dress them  for Success program. DHS staff began shipping out the personal care products and supplies  last week to schools and DHS offices in 22 counties that participate in  Pathways to Potential. Dress them for Success is being expanded because Pathways success coaches  have noted an increasing demand for items like hygiene kits, lice kits, socks,  tooth brushes and combs -- items that make it easier for students to attend school. Research has shown that children will struggle in school if they do not have  the necessary tools and supplies to be successful. A key goal of Pathways  is to remove barriers to school attendance. DHS worked with Kits for Kidz, a company that provides the non-profit community  reliable and affordable alternatives to purchase essential products for the  disadvantaged children in their care. Dress Them for Success, which began in 2012, has ordered more than 6,000  school uniforms for students in more than 200 schools statewide. >> CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION <<

Sign Up Now. Homework Helpers!

Hi Everyone,
We could use a few good minds! Sign up for Second Semester Homework Helpers. Provide peer tutoring or just be a supportive friend to someone in need in the IMC after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Here's thesignupgenius signup.

Breakfast!

Hello Wonderful NJHS Parents!
Wow! Where is the time going? Exams are almost upon us and we will soon begin the second half of the school year. Our NJHS membership meetings are early! Please take a moment to follow the link below and make a contribution to the nutritional needs of our membership. Breakfast is greatly appreciated by all!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f49afaa29a13-njhs

Happy New Year! Meeting 1/7/15

The new year is a great time to take stock of your personal and academic goals. I like to set short and long term goals at this time of year in both personal and professional areas of my life.

The media put a lot of attention on New Year's resolutions that are about perfecting oneself, especially in the areas of personal appearance. Try to resist paying attention to this information. Rather, set goals for yourself on continuing to develop your inner skills and strengths and building your capacity for giving back to others!

When school starts up next week it will be time to gear up for semester exams. Remember, keep these exams in perspective and don't allow yourself to get stressed out. Strive for your personal best but always set attainable goals.

See you Wednesday morning at our January meeting. We will meet in room 300 (old woodshop) across from the gym. We will be breaking into small groups to do a team building activity and share our short and long term goals. We will also hear from the sub/committee regarding spring NJHS activities.

Parent Driver needed for Wednesday 12/17

Hi Everyone,
We are in desperate need of one more parent driver to take NJHS kids to Meijer after school on Wednesday, 12/17 to buy the turkeys and hams as well as a few other cold storage food items for our holiday baskets. Drivers will return to to school to unload items in the cafeteria fridge. Please email me kwilson@nvps.net or call me: 616-254-7083, if you can help out.

Help Needed this Thursday

Group or Individual Service hours available. Please join us in packing up items for soldiers. Click here to sign up!

Volunteer Opportunity!

Independent Service hours are available for this experience.
A homeless shelter for families needs help putting together baskets for their "aftercare" program.
The program is called “Family Promise of Grand Rapids”; 
located at 906 S. Division Ave, Suite 205, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
phone number is 616-475-5220. 

A Few Helping Hands Needed!

Hi Everyone! What a great meeting we had this morning. Our Officers are doing a fabulous job keeping us organized. Thank you to the families that are feeding us well! Yogurt, bananas, oranges, cheese sticks, juice - what a nutritious and delicious breakfast!

In addition to member's reports on their service work, President Makayla invited members to form a sub-committee to meet during Advisory a few times to brain storm some fund raising activities for the spring. This will enable us to continue our holiday baskets tradition for years to come!

Speaking of our holiday baskets, a few more helping hands are needed. The storage room where we will collect food and items for the baskets is currently housing a lot of wood which needs to be moved. Do you have muscle? Come on Thursday after school and help us!
Holiday Baskets Sign Up Genius

December Meeting- Location change!

Spread the word! Your officers want 100% attendance at our December meeting! We will be in room 300 which is across from the gym, next to the art room. Wear your NJHS t-shirt proudly!

Breakfast will be served at 7am

We will Come to Order at 7:15!

Sign Up Now! Holidays are Happening!

The NJHS Group Service Project, "Holiday Gift Baskets," is up and running thanks to parents, Laura Tay and Jennie Barnes. Parents and members please follow the Sign Up Genius link below to choose your volunteer opportunity for Holiday Baskets:

Holiday Baskets Sign Up Genius

Independent Service Hours are available for those who participate in the Adopt-A-Soldier project launched by President, Makayla Sejat. Check the xmas tree in Crossroads entry way for an ornament of a soldier to adopt!. See Makayla for more information.

Remember, listen carefully to morning announcements for updates on these projects as well as all NJHS activities!

Independent Service Opportunity!

Mrs. Denton needs helping cleaning the computer lab to get ready for a new term!
Desks need to be washed and keyboards/mice/monitors sanitized.  She would prefer help next week - October 27-31. It will take about an hour.  See Mrs. Denton if you'd like to help!

Help End Childhood Hunger!

NJHS Faculty Council Member, Kathy Vogel, sends this opportunity our way! Check it out:

Sodexo Foundation Youth Grants

Deadline: January 15

YSA (Youth Service America) and Sodexo Foundation are looking for 100 of the best ideas from young people about how they can help end childhood hunger in their communities. $400 grants are available for youth leaders ages 5-25 across the U.S. to turn their ideas into action and make an impact on the issue of childhood hunger during Global Youth Service Day - April 17-19, 2015 - and beyond. www.YSA.org/sodexoyouth

Home Work Helpers Needed!

Hi Everyone,
We launch Homework Helpers next week on Tuesday and Thursday after school from 2:30- 4:00 and we need your participation! There is a bus that will take you home if you live in or near the district. Please go to the signup Home Work Helpers sign up  and choose a time and day that fits with your schedule. I'd like to have a full house next week!

Induction Ceremony Reminders

What a productive meeting we had this morning in preparation for our Induction Ceremony tomorrow! This is an exciting event for our organization and I look forward to seeing everyone shine tomorrow night!

Here are a few reminders:

Tuesday Morning Rehearsal:

1. Bus riders - get off at the high school tomorrow morning for the rehearsal.
2. Everyone else either get dropped off at the PAC by 7:10 or walk from Crossroads with Ms. Wilson at 6:55am. 
3. We will start the rehearsal at 7:15am sharp!
4. All Inductees must arrive in time to get in line order by 7:15am!

Tuesday Evening Ceremony:

1. Inductees arrive by 6:50pm, get color coded name/ pledge card from helper and get in line in alphabetical order.
2. Current Members arrive by 6:50pm and take a seat on stage in the back two rows of chairs, except those signed up for line and greeting tasks.Officers sit in front on left of stage.
3. Current Members (those inducted last year) volunteered for jobs as follows:
1. Vigil Candle set-up: Hannah and Brenna (arrive by 6:40 pm)
2. Induction Line Assistance: Tia- Pink Line (West hallway(right side of theater) . Izzy - Orange Line East hallway (left side of theater) (arrive by 6:40 pm)
3. Front Door greeters/ Program distribution: Matt, Josh, Nicole, Sam, Eden (arrive by 6:40 pm)
4. Post ceremony candle collectors: Haley, Brooke
5. Post Ceremony Stage Clean Up: Savvy, Blake
6. Post Reception Area Clean Up: Morgan, Devan

Student Information Meeting During Advisory on Monday, 10/6

Hi All NJHS members!
Now that our awesome CRTV is up and broadcasting I expect everyone to listen carefully to morning announcements. Remember: Lead by example!

On Monday morning you will be asked to report to the cafeteria immediately following announcements for a brief informational meeting. I will go over a few details of the Induction Ceremony on Tuesday as well as other important information.
Keep on Serving with a Smile!
-Ms. Wilson