Northview HS Newsletter

I am thrilled to share some exciting updates from Northview High School!

We achieved an average daily attendance rate of 94.8% for the week of 3/11 to 3/15! Keep up the great work, Vikings! Our March Attendance Challenge will be a little different this month. We are focusing on improving our attendance on Mondays. Students who achieve a 10% increase in their attendance for Mondays in March will be entered into a raffle to earn a big prize! Students who earn perfect attendance in March will earn two entries into our raffle.

I would like to congratulate Dylan O. for breaking the 400m record with a time of 47.89 seconds and Phoenix R. for breaking the school record for discus with a distance of 121 feet.

We hosted 280 Las Palmas Middle School students for our annual Shadow Day this past Friday. Students were able to get a glimpse at the life of a Viking as they participated in their first Rally, toured our CTE pathways, and got to see our marching band and cheer squad in action. We can't wait to have them start their 9th grade year with us in August.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.

Have a great week, Vikings!

Now that we are a week into Daylight Saving Time, I bet we could all use a nice NAP.

Ever wondered whether napping is a good idea or not though?

What are the benefits of napping?

Napping offers various benefits for healthy adults, including:

• Relaxation

• Reduced fatigue

• Increased alertness

• Improved mood

• Improved performance, including quicker reaction time and better memory

What are the drawbacks to napping?

Napping isn't for everyone. Some people simply can't sleep during the day or have trouble sleeping in places other than their own beds, which napping sometimes requires.

Napping can also have negative effects, such as:

• Sleep inertia. You might feel groggy and disoriented after waking up from a nap.

• Nighttime sleep problems. Short naps generally don't affect nighttime sleep quality for most people. But if you experience insomnia or poor sleep quality at night, napping might worsen these problems. Long or frequent naps might interfere with nighttime sleep.

To get the most out of a nap, follow these tips:

• Keep naps short. Aim to nap for only 10 to 20 minutes. The longer you nap, the more likely you are to feel groggy afterward. However, young adults might be able to tolerate longer naps.

• Take naps in the early afternoon. Napping after 3 p.m. can interfere with nighttime sleep. Individual factors, such as your need for sleep, your sleeping schedule, your age and your medication use, also can play a role in determining the best time of day to nap.

• Create a restful environment. Nap in a quiet, dark place with a comfortable room temperature and few distractions.

After napping, give yourself time to wake up before resuming activities — particularly those that require a quick or sharp response.

Happy Nap Time!

***The information provided in this newsletter update, was sourced from the Mayo Clinic article titled "Napping: Do's and don'ts for healthy adults."

With the end of the first grading period, we wanted to take a moment and remind you of the valuable resource of tutoring that is available to support your child's academic success. Whether your student is struggling with a particular subject or simply seeking to reinforce their understanding, tutoring can make a significant difference in their academic performance. Tutoring is available for all students before school and after school in the library. As a reminder, seniors and their families are encouraged to continue working on their Financial Aid Applications (FAFSA/CADAA) if they haven’t done so. Our next Financial Aid Application Workshop will be on March 27th at 5 pm at Covina District Field. To sign up, please click on the link below. Seniors who have yet to complete their Mt. Sac Application or need additional assistance will have the opportunity to receive support on Tuesday, March 21st. For more information, please see Mrs. Worley in the Library. Lastly, Seniors looking to apply for scholarships are encouraged to apply to the following scholarships, the Helen Gooch Scholarship, the Marian and Parker Reed Scholarship, Delta Sigma Scholarship, the Foothill Credit Union, the National Latino Peace Officers Association, and/or the Emanate Health Foothill Scholarship.

Upcoming Financial Aid Workshops Registration

Wednesday, March 27th - 5 p.m. at Covina District Field

Financial Aid Overview (ENGLISH)

Financial Aid Overview (SPANISH)

Our Education Pathway students had a very successful book drive this past weekend. We had at least 100 children and their families stop by our event. Each family went home with at least three books per child, goodies bags, and raffle prizes. Our students organized a reading corner, face painting, coloring activities, photo booth, and hat making for the kids. Books were donated by our local libraries and elementary schools. This was a completely student led community service project. It was so great to see so many families enjoying themselves and going home with books to read. Our students in the Education Pathway are making a great difference in the community. If any student is interested in joining the Education Pathway program next school year please talk to your counselor about it.

Varsity Baseball will be home for their game against West Covina HS on Wednesday, March 20 at 3:00pm and away for their game against West Covina HS on Friday, March 22 at 3:30pm.

JV and Frosh Baseball will be away for their games against West Covina HS on Wednesday, March 20 at 3:30pm and home for their games against West Covina HS on Friday, March 22 at 3:30pm.

Varsity Boys Tennis will be home for their match against Covina HS on Tuesday, March 19 at 3:30pm and home for their match against San Dimas HS on Wednesday, March 20 at 3:30pm.

Stunt will be away for their competition against Glendora HS and San Dimas HS at San Dimas HS on Tuesday, March 19 at 5:30pm and 6:30pm.

Swim will be home for their meet against Don Lugo HS on Tuesday, March 19 at 3:30pm and away for their meet against Charter Oak HS on Thursday, March 21 at 3:30pm.

Track & Field will be home for their meet against Diamond Ranch HS on Thursday, March 21 at 3:30pm.

Friday's Shadow Day visit was a huge success! We introduced our Future Vikings to life at Northview with a short welcome rally and tours of our beautiful campus. Our Las Palmas Lancers met Viktor the Viking, were able to tour our Pathway facilities, and got to hear from current students all across campus. We can't wait until they join us on campus next year!

On Tuesday, March 19, we will host Career Day in the gym for our 11th and 12th grade students. All 11th and 12th graders will be required to attend. This is an opportunity for our students to meet with representatives from over 40 different companies and career fields to learn about the types of jobs they recruit for and the requirements to apply.

Save the date for Viking Fest on March 28! We can't wait to show off our campus and all of the wonderful things happening at Northview to our current and future Viking families! Please join us from 6pm to 7:30pm to meet our staff, meet our coaches, and tour the campus. We will have a selection of food offerings and prizes! We can't wait to host you all!

Save the date! This year's Crossfire games will take place on Friday, April 26! Stay tuned for more information.

Save the date! This year's Prom will take place on Saturday, May 4! Stay tuned for more information.

We would like to welcome our newest campus supervisor, Christina Ramirez. Since she began subbing here at the beginning of the school year, she has made an impact on our campus. She walks the halls ensuring students get to class on time and that students are respectful towards one another.

When Christina is not at work she enjoys anything in the kitchen. Between baking and cooking, she keeps herself very busy. Her three kids enjoy her love for the kitchen too.

Thank you again for joining the Viking family, Christina. Your grit and gold shines bright!

• 3/19 - CTE Career Fair (11th and 12th Grade Only)
  
• 3/19 - PTA Reflections Lunch
• 3/20 - School Site Council and ELAC Meetings @ Library @ 5:00pm
• 3/22 - JPL Guest Speaker in Library during lunch
• 3/27 - Financial Aid Workshop @ Covina District Field @ 5:00pm
• 3/28 - Viking Fest (6:00pm - 7:30pm)
• 3/29 - Minimum Day
• April 1-5 - Spring Break

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

• Swim - Pacheco, Edwards, Gonzales

Wednesday, MArch 20, 2024

• Varsity Baseball - Seagle

Thursday, March 21, 2024

• Track & Field - Peterson

Friday, March 22, 2024

• Frosh Baseball - Lorello
• JV Baseball - Rojas
• JV Softball - White
• Varsity Softball - Klaus