New Jersey ratifies the Bill of Rights

Thursday, November 20, 2014
NAPA HIGH DAILY BULLETIN
Wednesday, October
FACTUAL DATA OF US HISTORY
November 20, 1789
New Jersey ratifies the Bill of Rights
On this day in 1789, New Jersey ratifies the Bill of Rights, becoming the first state to do so. New Jersey's action
was a first step toward making the first 10 amendments to the Constitution law and completing the
revolutionary reforms begun by the Declaration of Independence.
Attention Students
Block Schedule today – Periods 1, 3 and 5
Priority – Visual & Performing Arts
If you are not selected for Priority, select from Department Open Options
NAPA HIGH SCHOOL
2013-2014
Block Day
Bells
Period
6:57 – 7:53
Early Flight
8:00 – 9:42
9:42 – 9:52
1
2
3 Minute Break- 7 Minute
passing
Intervention / Enrichment
Break
9:52 – 10:35
10:35 – 10:45
10:52 – 12:39
12:39 – 1:11
3
1:18 – 3:00
5
3:07 – 4:10
4
Lunch
6
Late Flight
SENIORS:
1. Senior Seal of Biliteracy applicants – Please turn in your applications for the Seal of Biliteracy! It is not an
automatic award, you must turn in the application!..................................................................................Mulgrew
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Seniors who are applying to 4 year schools-don’t forget that November 30 is the deadline to apply for UC and CSU schools.
Thank you to the seniors who came in for help this past Saturday with Mrs. LaMarca. Remember to stop by C4 this week at
intervention if you need help with your applications. Aim to get the applications done this week so you can relax this
Thanksgiving break!..........................................................................................................................................................Andrilla
Stop by the bulletin board outside Student Services to check out the list of Senior Names. Look for your name and see if any
corrections need to be made. This is how your name will look on your diploma. See Mrs. Howden if any corrections or changes
need to be made…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Howden
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SENIORS: You have until November 20 to get your senior quote submitted; the form will be turned off @ 3:01pm! There are
5 ways to get to the form link 1) napahigh.org, quick links at the top & the yearbook tab at the bottom 2) Find a poster around
campus with a QR code that will take you to the form 3) Look for the link on Twitter 4) Come to C3 or 5) Type in
http://goo.gl/VF08TI. Please see Mrs. Palmer in C3 for additional information.
“Seniors, the link to the NHS Scholarship Application is live and on the Counselor on the Move page in ECHO. You must
complete the application in ONE SITTING, as it will not save and let you finish it later, so look at it and have your written
answers ready to go ahead of time, maybe. Fill it out! Due by the end of November.”…………………………………….LaMarca
If you have Italian heritage and are planning on attending college, University, Community College or Trade School next year,
the Sons of Italy Grand Lodge scholarship is now available. You can pick up a paper copy in Student Service, or go online to
apply at www.sonsofitalyca.org. Due March 1, 2015…………………………………………………………………….……..Mulgrew
If you are planning to go to Sonoma State University next year, stop by Student Services for an SSU Scholarship Program
instruction sheet. The application is online at www.sonoma.edu/scholarship/application.html. Any student who has applied to
Sonoma State with a 3.0 or higher GPA is eligible. Do not wait for your acceptance letter before applying! Application is due no
later than January 15, 2015…………………………………………………………………………………………………..……Mulgrew
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Seniors- you can now apply for a scholarship from Ronald McDonald House/HACER. The deadline is January 20 , 2015.
Requirements are that you are a high school senior, attempting college next year, have a least one parent of Hispanic/Latino
Heritage, be a U.S. Resident. You must submit letters of recommendation, have a list of community service projects, provide a
transcript and write a personal essay highlighting your academic career
and personal goals. The link to the application requirements and how to apply is:
http://www.meencanta.com/hacer/en/requirments.html.....................................................................................................Mulgrew
The USC School of Cinematic Arts is offering a new scholarship: The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Fund for Student Support.
It is a needs-base scholarship for freshmen applying to the SCA programs of USC. Awards range from $10,000.00 $25,000.00. To learn more, please visit the following link: http://cinema.usc.edu/scholarships/........................................Mulgrew
10. The 2015 GE-Regan Foundation Scholarship Program is looking for students who embody Leadership * Drive * Integrity *
Citizenship for $10,000.00 renewable scholarships – up to $40,000.00 total. Apply online through
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www.reganfoundation.org/scholarships. Deadline: January 8 , 2015……………........................................................….Mulgrew
11. 2015 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest thru ELKS National Foundation. Visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
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for applications. Application deadline is December 5 , 2014. Flyers can also be found in student services with Ms. Mulgrew
Sports in Indian Country this week!
SPORTS:
COLLEGE AND CAREER REPS:
Upcoming College Visits:
TODAYS COLLEGE VISITS: ***
STUDENTS:
1. Students-you can take a Napa Valley College class in January here on our site! Napa Valley College will be
hosting Counseling 100-College Success. The class is worth 3 credits and is transferable to a 4 year college.
Class will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15- 4:30pm starting January 21st and running through May 28th.
To take the class, you must apply for Spring 2015 on the Napa Valley College website. Once you have applied,
you will need to go over to campus and bring a High School Concurrent Enrollment Form (Request for Special
Admission). This form can be picked up in the Napa High Student Services Office. See your counselor for more
information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Andrilla
2. There is a CANNED FOOD DRIVE that is taking place in various classrooms around campus. If you would like to
donate, each barrel has a list of what is needed, please drop off your donation in any of the 30 barrels, Friday,
November 21. Thanks for your and generous donations!!
3. Girls, ages 14-17: If you have community service in any area of finding a problem & helping to solve it, and you
have significant accomplishments as a volunteer – this is for you! Soroptimist International of Napa is again
sponsoring the Violet Richardson Award honoring young women for volunteer action. Applications are in Student
Services, and are due no later than December 1st. Pick up your application and complete it now!..............Mulgrew
4. Speech Contest sponsored by the American Association of University Women! Applications are in Student
Services, and are due by December 12th. The speech topic is “College: Is it Worth the Time and Expense?”
Speeches must be 5-7minutes in length. Date of contest is February 11 th, 2015 and will take place in the
Community Room at the Napa County Library. Money prizes for the top 3speeches!................................Mulgrew
CLUBS:
1. Anti Bully Club will be hosting a “What Are You Thankful For” activity Wednesday through Friday at break. Stop
by the table in the quad and write what you are thankful for this year on a feather. We’ll attach the flyer to a
turkey that will be posted in H Hall. See you there!.....................................................................................Andrilla
2. Calling all buddies, Lunch Bunch Buddies meeting this Thursday, November 20 th. Come to D10 @ lunch time to
celebrate Thanksgiving…………………………………………………………………………………………….Cooper
TEACHERS & STUDENTS:
1. The Poetry Out Loud national competition is upon us again. To learn about it, come to Mr. Aaron’s room (B1) at
lunch on Dec.3. We are looking for two students to represent us in a country-wide poetry recitation contest in
February 2015. Winners go to Sacramento and from there to Washington, D.C. Learn all about it on Dec.3..CW
2. You’re Invited…… to a Special Thanksgiving event! Come join in the fun festivities! You’ll be thankful you did!
NHS Thanksgiving Lunch! Thursday, November 20, 2014 regular lunch times in NHS Cafeteria. Roast turkey,
gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, Lisa’s cauliflower salad, apple salad & cranberry sauce………..NHS Cafeteria
TEACHERS& STAFF:
Lunch: Burrito, Pizza, Burgers and Deli Bar everyday
Indian Country Birthdays
Mia Brasil
Ricardo Flores
Isaiah Forbes
Mario Gonzalez
Alexander Humer
Allie Magnawa
Benjamin Ochoa