Northview HS Newsletter

Welcome to the third week of our school year -- We're off to a great start! Our counselors are still hard at work making sure to balance class sizes. Our PTSA will host their first meeting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 5:30pm in the Northview Library, which will be followed by our Freshmen Parent Meeting. We hope to see you there!

Our athletics program is in full swing! Make sure to watch our student-athletes compete in volleyball, flag football, girls tennis, cross country, and football.

I wanted to take the opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of having good attendance. It is important that your child is in school every single day so that they don't miss out on learning opportunities and the many great things that go on at Northview. Remember, students can miss one day every 25 days and still have Excellent Attendance. We will resume our attendance incentives program for the month of September. Stay tuned for details.

Have a great week, Vikings!

Bringing Back the Back-to-School Buzz

As we kick off the new school year, it’s a great time for all of us—students, staff, and families—to hit refresh and bring some excitement into our routines. Remember the thrill of a new school year? Even if we’re not all students, we can still capture that energy. Here are some easy ways to do just that:

1. Get Organized with Meal Prep: Whether you're packing lunch for school or work, prepping meals ahead of time can save you stress and keep you eating healthy throughout the week. Spend some time preparing a variety of foods that you can mix and match throughout the week for easy, healthy meals.

2. Refresh Your Wardrobe: Just like back-to-school shopping, take a moment to clean out your closet and keep only what makes you feel good. It’s a great way to start the year feeling confident.

3. Read More: Whether you’re tackling school assignments or diving into a new book for fun. Reconnect with the joy of learning by diving into that fall reading list. Try reading in the morning to start your day on a positive note.

4. Stay on Top of Tasks: If you love making lists, keep it simple! Keep tasks simple and actionable by following the two-minute rule: if it takes less than two minutes, do it immediately. It’s a great way to stay organized without feeling overwhelmed.

5. Make Time for Fun: Don’t forget to play! Whether it’s picking up an old hobby, playing a game, enjoying time with friends, or just enjoying small moments, find ways to add play to your daily routine.

6. Connect with New People: Building friendships takes effort, but it’s worth it. Don’t be afraid to reach out and make new connections—it’s all part of the back-to-school experience! It might feel awkward, but remember that friendships grow from vulnerability.

Let’s use these tips to bring a fresh and positive vibe to the new school year. Here’s to a great year ahead for all of us!

It's College Season!

We are excited to help you finish High School and transition to college.

This is an important time to focus on the things you need to do:

• When filling out any application, use your personal email, not the school email.
• Make sure to use your full legal name only.
• Save your username and passwords for all accounts
• You can access Naviance through your Google waffle.

Things to focus on right now:

• Create your accounts
• Work on your Personal Insight Questions - PIQs for the UC application
• Work on your Awards and Activities list and explanations
• Work on your Personal Statements - for Private Schools
• Research which colleges are a good fit - you can use Naviance to search colleges to make your list

All students with a 3.0 GPA and above may apply to the University of California (UC

Schools) https://apply.universityofcalifornia.edu/my-application/login

Also, if you would like to apply to Private Schools you can use the Common Application Portal: https://www.commonapp.org/

All students with a 2.5 GPA and above can begin to plan what California State University (CSUs) Schools you will apply to. The application opens on October 1, 2024. You may research schools and majors at the following website:

https://www.calstate.edu/attend/degrees-certificates-credentials/Pages/search-degrees.aspx

Workshops will be available to help with all these activities!

Have a great Senior Year! We are happy to help you!

The first step is for seniors to fill out the FAFSA (US and Eligible Citizens) or Dream Act application( non US-Citizens)! These applications are scheduled to be available sometime in December 2024. In the meantime, it is imperative that the parent and the student start gathering all the materials needed to create an FSA ID (students will receive this form in English class) It might take some time for the FSA ID to process successfully, getting this done ahead of time will prevent any delays in completing the application later in December when it becomes available.

All seniors will begin this process on campus, it is crucial for the parent/guardian to follow-up and make sure students are getting the necessary information. Stay tuned for FSA ID creation workshops coming soon! For any questions or concerns contact our counseling staff, Mrs. Worley or Mrs. Corona (AVID Coordinator).

Congratulations to our Varsity Football team on their victory over South Hills last Thursday!

JV will be away for their game against Glendora on Thursday, September 5 at 3:30 and Freshmen will play at home on Friday, September 6 at 3:30.

Volleyball will be away for their game against Baldwin Park on Tuesday, September 3 and away for their game against Diamond Bar on Thursday, September 5. Freshmen will compete at 3:30pm, JV will compete at 4:30pm, and Varsity will compete at 6:00pm.

Varsity will also be competing in the Chatsworth Tournament this weekend on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7. Freshmen will also be competing in the Freshmen Azusa Tournament on Saturday, September 7.

Join us for an extended lunch tomorrow to check out the clubs on campus and learn more about their club activities!

Don't see a club that interests you, but want to start one? See Dr. V or Mrs. Higgins in ASB for more information on how to start one!

Our Back to School Pool Party is this Friday, September 3 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Northview Pool! Join us for some fun in the sun as we say goodbye to Summer!

Tickets can be purchased in the ASB Office for $5 with VIP and $6 without VIP. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $8. Pizza, snacks, and drinks are included with your ticket!

If you were unable to take your school photo or ID photo at registration, make sure you are photo ready this Friday, September 6! Students will receive a summons with instructions on where to go throughout the day to take your picture.

Seniors, don't forget to schedule your Senior Portraits! This is the photo that will be used for the yearbook.

Please click HERE to schedule your pictures.

School is back in session, which means we have many new faces to introduce here at the View. We would like to introduce Mrs. Monica Gamboa. She is our new Special Education teacher. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and patience as she enters her 20th year in education.

Mrs. Gamboa has 3 children, ages 25, 16, and 13. She thoroughly enjoys watching her kids participate in sports and watching them be team players. She is an avid Dodger fan who enjoys attending their games. In her downtime she enjoys puzzles, crafting, baking, and watching reality TV (who can blame her).

We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Gamboa to our campus and watch her students succeed! Thank you and we have no doubt you have the Grit and Gold!

• 9/3 - Late Start
• 9/3 - 9/12 - Senior Portraits (3:00pm - 9:00pm, by appointment only)
• 9/4 - Club Rush (Extended Lunch)
• 9/4 - Freshmen Parent Meeting and PTSA Meeting (5:30pm at Northview Library)
• 9/6 - Make-Up Picture Day -- Students will receive a summons with instructions
• 9/6 - Welcome Back Pool Party at Northview Pool (4:30pm to 7:30pm)
• 10/9 - SAT Day

Friday, September 6, 2024

• Freshmen Football - Roddy

Saturday, September 7, 2024

• Varsity Football - Edwards & C. Perez