Angie Burns, an East Oakview teacher, needs our help.  She is hosting a Special Olympics event on Wednesday, May 18th at Northview's Football Stadium from 9:45-12:15. Please consider making a difference.  

Volunteering on this day would require you to miss some of your classes. It is your responsibility to make up missed work and check with a classmate for any notes or assignments. Bring a sack lunch.  

The day of the event:

Meet Mrs. Vogel at 9:35 by her classroom door.

Walk together over to the stadium.

Check in at the stadium with Renee Zagornik-she.  She will help you get to your assignment for the day. 

Return to Crossroads at 12:15.  

Dress for the weather.

Please RSVP to me at kvogel@nvps.net by May 15th. 

Note: if you are in choir you would meet Mrs. Hjelm at 12:20 in the choir room for your rehearsal. 

Northview Little League Concession Stand Volunteer

 

Northview Little League Concession Stand Volunteer Sign Up

Northview Little League Concession Stand, we Need Your Help!

The Northview Little League is run entirely by volunteers who work together to make sure Little League is a great experience for all of the kids. The League appreciates everyone's help and hard work, and the kids appreciate it even more! There are The League appreciates everyone's help and hard work, and the kids appreciate it even more! There are many ways to contribute, all of which are rewarding and fun! Parents are encouraged to contact nvllconcessionstand@gmail.com with any questions or comments.

• Weeknight shift start at 5:30 and last approximately 3 hours or less. This includes about 15 minutes of clean-up after the windows close

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4eaba92fabfd0-northview

Classroom Pack Up

 

Crossroads Pack Up

It is renovation time! Next fall we will step into a newly renovated school building. We are beyond excited about this.  The preparations for the renovations are underway.  Your teachers need your help packing up their classrooms.  There are two set dates available, but you could offer your services (time) on days that work for you. 

Wednesday, April 27th from 2:30-3:45

Wednesday, May 18th from 2:30-3:45

Please RSVP to Mrs. Vogel.  

Recycle, Recycle, Recycle! Help Needed

 

Mrs. Krueger is back at it.  She continues to help the environment. Now she needs your help on Saturday May 21.  There are three options: work the entire time, 9:45-12:00, or 12:00-3:00.  Email Mrs. Vogel if you will help.  Tell your family and neighbors about this recycling opportunity. 

What:  Styrofoam (Polystyrene) collection (it will be recycled by Dart Container in Mason, Michigan)

When:  Saturday, May 21 (Truck will be "available" Friday-Sunday)

What time:  On Saturday, May 21 from 10:00am-3:00pm.

Where:  Crossroads Middle School (near tennis courts/basketball courts)  Big semi truck - can't miss it.

More info to come but start saving/collecting styrofoam (Styrofoam "crumbles" easily.  Egg cartons, packing materials, styrofoam coolers, packing peanuts, etc.  If it twists but doesn't crumble - it's not polystyrene.   If it crumbles into a powder (like insulation sheets) - it's not polystyrene.

East Oakview Carnival

 

It is time to help our friends at East Oakview with their carnival  on Saturday, April 16th from 11am-2pm. Volunteers are needed to help with carnival games, tattoos, face painting, assisting  Jim "the balloon animal guy", teddy bear mobile, dunk tank, inflatable 9 square, prize room, and concessions. 

Student volunteers can choose to work from 11am-12:30, 12:30 to 2pm or the entire day from 11am-2pm ( we will provide a free lunch to those working the entire day).    We would love to have as many students as possible helping with this fun event!   

Please email Mrs. Vogel by April 12th if you plan on working.  This event counts as group hours.  You also need to sign up at East Oakview Carnival Student Volunteers

NJHS Service Hours

 

Just a friendly reminder each member must complete a MINIMUM of six individual service hours as well as six group service hours.   ALL service forms are due May 23rd.  Forms were handout in early fall and may be printed from our blog.

Upcoming Group Hours:

New Candidate Meetings March 15th 7:30 am and 6:30 pm via Zoom

New Candidate Meetings March 22 7:30 am via Zoom

New Candidate Meetings March 23 6:30 pm  via Zoom 

East Oakview PTC Childcare Tuesday, March 15th 6:15 - 7:30 pm

East Oakview PTC Childcare Wednesday, May 18th 6:15- 7:30 pm

6th Grade Welcome Video - see Allison Bowerman

Kids Food Basket Tuesday, March 22 from 11:15-1:30 pm Note: sack lunch needed 3 spots available

Help STAFF members pack up their classrooms Wednesday, April 20th from 2:30-3:45

Help STAFF members pack up their classrooms Wednesday, May 18th from 2:30-3:45

Northview Little League Concession Stand Workers - check back for more details 

Potential 2022-2023 National Junior Honor Candidates

 

Congratulations on your academic achievements.  We look forward to discussing with you how to apply to our National Junior Honor Society.   In order to receive an application, you must attend one of the mandatory meetings.  Meetings will be held via Zoom.  See the link information below.  

March 15th  and March 22 7:30 am  Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71947233088?pwd=firQlYJSJUpNbTMhGEOFO12B8jnMS_.1

March 15th and March 23rd 6:30 pm 

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77897101817?pwd=lNmlzv2Gy_GBdEPCexuLvqCaJRveV7.1

We look forward to meeting you.  Please reach out if you have any questions: kvogel@nvps.net

NJHS Service Hours

 

One of the most important pillars of National Junior Honor Society is service.  To be a member in good standing, one must actively participate in various service opportunities.  Consider helping East Oakview on March 1 with a family fun night.  ALL members must submit a service log with all appropriate signatures by May 24th.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_j-IlTKoQXGjxHDGA798djRHeGlnGEZ50i4wgCgYpzE/copy

 

EAST OAKVIEW

We are so excited to be able to bring back some fun events to our East Oakview families next week.  We have an opportunity for some NJHS students to volunteer and help out with our East Oakview community dinner/art night/building open house event taking place on Tuesday, March 1st. We are looking for 5-10 students willing to help with setup, help elementary students do crafts, paint canvases, make bracelets, and hand out food to the East Oakview families.   A hot dog picnic dinner including chips and a cookie will be provided to each volunteer.  We are looking for 3 students to help from 4-6:00 for setup and 8 students from 6-8pm for art project and kitchen help.  We look forward to working with NJHS students.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Upcoming Service Opportunities

 

National Junior Honor Society Service Opportunities

Consider joining one of the committees.  Please email Mrs. Vogel confirming your work on a committee. 

Crossroads Valentines Locker Design Team (make up date)     January 27th from 2:30-3:30

Crossroads Valentines Locker Display Team                             February 11 from 2:30-3:30

8th Grade Farewell Committee                                                  January 26th from 2:30-3:30

                                                

March is Reading Month                                                            February 8th from 2:30-3:30

Spring Celebration                                                                     February 8th from 2:30-3:30

Volleyball for a Cause                                                                February 8th from 2:30-3:30

Kids Food Basket                                                                       March 10th  from 2:00-4:00

New Candidate Meetings                                                        March 15th, 7:30 am 

                                                                                                 March 15th, 6:30 pm

                                                                                                 March 22nd, 7:30 am

                                                                                                 March 23rd, 6:30 pm 

Our next monthly meeting is on March 10th at 7:00 am. 

Day of Service

 

Everyone Can Be Great Because Everyone Can Serve

Dr. Martin Luther King JR.

We believe that service-learning projects provide meaningful experiences that enhance personal growth as well as a sense of civic responsibility.  Service Learning is a method in which students learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service experiences. These experiences meet community needs that are coordinated in collaboration with the school and community.  Throughout the year students will be  exposed to a variety of non-profit organizations and learning experience.  In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy, students are invited to serve at the Kids Food Basket and/or Feeding America. 

When:        Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Where:       Kids Food Basket  1300 Plymouth NE Kids Food Basket Registration LInk

                   Feeding America 864 West River Center Drive NE Feeding AmericaLiability Waiver/Photo Release

Rank order your choices.  1 is your number 1 option.  

_____   Kids Food Basket AM shift  9:00-1:00 (11 spots available)

_____   Kids Food Basket PM shift 2:00-4:00  (16 spots available) * Pizza after

_____   FEEDING AMERICA AM shift  9:00-12:00 

_____   FEEDING AMERICA PM shift 

* Must wear closed toed shoes and a mask. Please indicate your choice on your permission slip. Turn in permission slips ASAP.

Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast

 

Bus Driver Appreciation 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.  

On Tuesday, November 23rd we will host a breakfast.  We will feed roughly 40 people.  We need your help.  See potential ideas.  Please email Mrs. Vogel by Sunday, November 21 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.   

   

East Oakview PTC Childcare Needed

 

East Oakview 's PTC has an opportunity for NJHS volunteers for babysitting during the PTC meetings. Volunteers would play games in the gymnasium at East and watch over the kiddos while parents attended the PTC meeting.

We are looking for 3-4 volunteers for our next meeting on this Wednesday, November 17th at 6:15 for a 6:30-7:30 meeting.

Also, we are looking for 3-4 volunteers at the same time of 6:15 for a 6:30-7:30 meeting on the following dates:

Tuesday, January 18th 2022

Wednesday, February 16th

Tuesday, March 15th

Wednesday, May 18th

PLEASE EMAIL MRS. VOGEL IF YOU ARE WILLING TO HELP.

 

Random Acts of Kindness

 

East Oakview PTC Needs You!

 

East Oakview PTC 

Childcare

East Oakview PTC is excited to hold its first meeting on October 19th.  They are looking for 4-6 volunteers to help with childcare.   Children will be outside on the playground.  Please bring a mask.  Masks are required indoors.  Email Mrs. Vogel if you are able to help. 

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: 

• peanut butter • crackers, • nuts • cheese and cracker packages • cookies • dried fruit • tuna • power/breakfast bars 

Small wrapped hard candies, gum, cough drops

Reusable grocery bags that fold up 

NJHS Fall Celebration

 National Junior Honor Society yCelebrat

“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.  

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.

 Online Waiver - Over 18

 Online Waiver - Under 18

Email Mrs. Vogel if you are interested at kvogel@nvps.net.

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

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):

• September 9
• October 14
• November 11
• December 9
• January 13
• February 10
• March 10
• April 14
• May 12