Northview HS Newsletter

Northview students had an average daily attendance rate of 97.0% for the week of 9/30 to 10/4. Keep it up, Vikings!

We are gearing up for our Crosstown Crown (CTC) week for our girls' tennis and volleyball teams. Let's make sure that we support our student-athletes as they take on Covina High School on Tuesday.

Please see the letter below regarding the C-SPAN Student Cam 2025 documentary competition. Students must create a 5- to 6-minute documentary on the theme: "Your Message to the President: What issue is most important to you or your community?" Please let me know if you decide to submit an entry.

A special thank you to Ms. Corona and Ms. Lai for escorting 21 Northview students to UC Riverside's Open House event on Saturday, October 5, 2024. See picture below.

Our first ACE Mentor meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in room F-2 at 4:00pm. See you there!

Have a great week, Vikings!

We are excited to announce our annual SAT Day, taking place on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The SAT is a key exam used by many colleges and universities to determine admissions, and it also opens up scholarship opportunities for students who perform well. More than just a test, it's a chance for students to get a sense of their college readiness.

On SAT Day, all students will be taking a version of the SAT that’s tailored to their grade level:

- 9th Graders: Digital PSAT 8/9
- 10th Graders: Digital PSAT/NMSQT
- 11th Graders: Digital PSAT/NMSQT
- 12th Graders: Digital SAT

Please check your email to see where your testing location will be.

Please note: ALL students will be released early at 12:34 PM on Wednesday, October 9th.

We look forward to a successful SAT Day and are here to support our students every step of the way!

Go Vikings!

The snack bar at the Northview football games is NHS PTSA's main way of raising funds.The majority of the funds are used for awarding scholarships to graduating seniors each year. We are looking for volunteers willing to lend a hand at our last two snack bars of the year. A single hour of your time can make a great difference. If you are interested, please email your name, phone number along with date and time available to northviewhighschoolptsa1959@gmail.com.

Greetings from the Wellness Center,

As we gear up for SAT day this week, below you will find tips on managing stress.

What is stress?

Stress is the physical or mental response to an external cause. Stress might be considered “good” like preparing to go to the prom, or bad like an argument with a friend.

Signs of Stress include:

· Insomnia or sleeping too much

· Overeating or skipping meals

· Feeling more agitated, anxious, short-tempered, or depressed

· Fatigue

· Trouble concentrating and forgetfulness

Tips for managing Stress

· Keeping a journal

· Getting plenty of exercise

· Eating healthy, regular meals

· Making sure you get enough sleep

· Limiting excess caffeine in soft drinks or coffee

· Making time to do fun things

· Downloading an app that provides relaxation exercises (such as Inside Timer or UCLA Mindful)

· Practicing Deep Breathing such a box breathing

Stop by the Wellness Center for more tips!

Fifty-eight of our students attended the CSU (Cal State University) College Night at the Pasadena Convention Center. Students had the opportunity to see all 23 Cal States in attendance, ask questions from college representatives, and attend CSU related application and financial aid workshops. Special shout out to Ms. King, Mrs. Perez, and Mr. Grant for your willingness to chaperone this Tuesday night evening field trip!

This week, our counselors had the opportunity to present the second portion of their Senior Presentation in all Senior Government classes. During the presentation, we covered critical information regarding CSU (California State University), UC (University of California), and Private Universities. Seniors, be sure to follow up with your counselor if you have any further questions about applications, deadlines, or admissions requirements! Also, please take a moment to further explore college and career tools on Naviance.

A big thank you to all the families who attended our College Information Night on Wednesday! Your participation and engagement were truly appreciated. For those who couldn’t make it, the full presentation (including Spanish slides) is linked below. This resource covers all the essential information on preparing for college admissions, financial aid, and more. Be on the lookout for college application workshops in the coming weeks.

Lastly, we are excited to remind students and families about the upcoming 2024 Covina-Valley Unified School District College Fair on October 22! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet representatives from a wide range of colleges and universities, ask questions, and gather information to help you make informed decisions about your future. Don’t miss out!

College Information Night Presentation

Congratulations to our Football team on their victory over Diamond Ranch HS last week!

It's Homecoming week! Varsity football will be home for their game against San Dimas HS on Friday, October 11 at 7:00pm. Vikings -- join us in the student section for a Barbie Beach Bash theme! Join us for our Homecoming halftime show to crown this year's Homecoming King and Queen!

JV football will be away for their game against San Dimas HS on Thursday, October 10 at 3:30pm and Freshmen football will be home for their game against San Dimas HS on Wednesday, October 9 at 3:30 pm.

Volleyball beat Charter Oak HS last Thursday!

Our Volleyball team is hosting a Pink Out game in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness on Tuesday, October 8 against Covina HS. Volleyball is also hosting Senior Night for their last home game of the season on Thursday, October 10 against Wilson HS. Freshmen will play at 3:30pm, JV will play at 4:30pm, and Varsity will play at 6:00pm.

Varsity Flag Football will be away for their game against Charter Oak HS on Monday, October 7 at 4:00pm. They will also be the away team for their game against Covina HS at District Field on Wednesday, October 9 at 4:00pm.

JV Flag Football will also be the away team for their game against Covina HS at District Field on Wednesday, October 9 at 3:30pm.

Varsity tennis will be home and JV will be away for their match against Covina HS on Tuesday, October 8 at 3:15pm and for their match against Wilson HS on Thursday, October 10 at 3:15pm.

Cross Country will compete in the So Cal Invite in Oceanside on Saturday, October 12.

Marching Band will compete in Valencia on Saturday, October 12.

Homecoming week is here! For those students who have purchased a ticket to attend the Homecoming dance, please see below for event details. This information will also be available on the @nhsasb_ instagram and sent out via Parent Square.

Date: October 12, 2024

Time: 7-11pm

Registration begins at 7:00pm and ends at 8:30pm. After 8:30pm, students will not be admitted into the dance. No refunds will be issued for students who arrive after 8:30pm.

**Students and Guest MUST present a Photo ID to be admitted into the dance**

There is no Re-Entry into the dance. Once you leave, you will not be allowed back in.

Location:

Hurst Ranch

1227 S. Orange Avenue

West Covina, Ca 91760

**For drop-off/pick-up, please use the Hurst Ranch parking lot**

***FREE Parking is available in the Church parking lot next door to Hurst Ranch***

Food: Appetizers, Desserts, and Refreshments will be provided.

Attire: Semi-formal

Dress code is slacks with a dress shirt (a coat and tie is suggested) or a “dressy” dress. Dresses cannot show a bare midriff or be low cut. Students who are not admitted to Homecoming for dress code will need to be picked up by parents/guardians immediately. Refunds will not be given.

Pictures: Photo packages will be available for purchase at the dance. See the fliers in ASB for more information.

Prohibited Items Include:

• Weapons (Regardless of permit)

• Explosives

• Replica Weapons

• Ammunition

• Fireworks

• Tasers

• Stun Guns

• Pocket Knives

• Alcoholic Beverages

• Illegal Drugs or Narcotics

*All bags entering the event are subject to search*

**Any student removed from the dance for unruly behavior or for being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be issued a refund.**

***Parents: Please make arrangements to pick-up your student at 11:00 pm or earlier.***

****For Additional Details about Dos & Don'ts, please refer to the front page of your Dance Contract****

Calling all K-8 students attending one of our feeder track schools! If you go to Merwin, Cypress, Grovecenter, Manzanita, or Las Palmas, join us on for Football Youth Night on Thursday, October 24! K-8 students who attend our feeder track schools and wear their school's shirt to the game will get in for FREE!

This game is also Football and Cheer Senior Night! Join us as we celebrate our Seniors! Be sure to stay for the special halftime show featuring the Spirit of Northview and the Las Palmas band!

Vikings! Keep an eye out for more information about this year's Fall Food Fair happening on Friday, October 25!

Seniors, appointments for the final round of Senior Portraits open today! If you were unable to schedule an appointment during our September dates, make sure you schedule yours ASAP for November 12, 13, or 14. Remember, this is the photo that will be used in the yearbook!

Please click HERE to schedule your pictures.

Ms. Alyanna Diaz is our new Social Science Teacher. She is full of tenacity, spunk, and enthusiasm for connecting students with important historical events. Ms. Diaz has an ability to tie in cultural relevance and make social science that much more interesting!

Ms. Diaz has an exciting genealogical background of her own. She has ancestral ties to some notable Filipino historical figures. How cool is that? Ms. Diaz enjoys filipino foods, quirky TV shows, and movie classics like the Back to the Future trilogy.

If Ms. Diaz were not education she would have likely pursued a field in culinary creations and possibly opened a bakery or cafe. We appreciate your zest for teaching here at the View!

Attendance Incentive Awards:

Kick off the Spooky Season with our October Attendance challenge! Have perfect attendance (no absences and no tardies) for the month of October and enjoy a spicy gummy bear station during lunch on Halloween, October 31st. Our goal is for Northview Vikings to be at school everyday, on time.

Saturday Academic School (SAS)

We will continue to notify students and parents/guardians when students have Saturday School due to an accumulation of absences. As a reminder, Students may also attend Saturday School for extra academic support with their teachers. Students will need to RSVP for Saturday School and stay for the full day: 7:55am-12:05pm. Here is the link to RSVP for SAS (only students can sign up using their c-vusd.org login). Below you will find the dates for Saturday School for the remainder of the school year. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Detention Information

Detention is being held Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch in room L-1 and Wednesdays after school in room B-2 from 3:35 pm-4:05 pm. If students are assigned detention, they are expected to arrive on time and stay for the full time.

• 10/9 - SAT Day (Minimum Day)
• 10/12 - Homecoming Dance
• 10/22 - Future Day (Seniors Only) & District College Fair (Open to All Grades)
• 10/24 - Football Youth Night
• 10/25 - Fall Food Fair

• Tuesday, October 8, 2024
  

• Frosh & JV Volleyball - Woods

• Wednesday, October 9, 2024

• Freshmen Football - Roddy

• Thursday, October 10, 2024

• Frosh & JV Volleyball - Deck

• Friday, October 11, 2024
  

• Varsity Football Student Section - White & Peterson

• Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Homecoming Dance - Martinez, Sarmiento, Torres, Corona, Naney