October 2008 On behalf of the faculty and staff at Northridge High

“Welcome to our new home”
October 2008
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Northridge
High School I want to take the opportunity to say
“Welcome to our new home”. As you know by now, we have
occupied phase I of our new high school facility and are
running at full speed. I have said to many groups recently
how inspiring it is to work in this new facility. The
completion of this facility is a tangible example of the
results that can be achieved when a group of people plan
and persist towards a big goal. I offer a big thank you
to the many people who played a role in making our new
facility a reality.
High attendance at our August registration was a clear
indication that all stakeholders in the Northridge
Community were eager to begin school this year. I
appreciate the fact that so many volunteers were able to
work those days and the time that families took to come
and preview the school with their students. Our transition
has gone well. Teachers and students have quickly become
accustomed to their new spaces. Each day represents a
step closer to a healthy and positive routine in the school.
The next big community event in conjunction with our
new school will be a community open house on Sunday,
October 12th, 2008. All are invited to the dedication
ceremony and tour that afternoon.
As always, thanks
for all the support we
receive. Please do not
hesitate to call with
questions or concerns.
We will do our best
to assist you.
From: The Desk of Principal Lyng
Important Reminders
October
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Homecoming week at NHS
6
NLC Spell Bowl @ Northwood HS
10
Homecoming Football vs Concord—7:30 pm
13
National Honor Society Inductions—6 pm @
NR Middle School
14
School Board—Ad Center—4 pm
15
PSAT Test Date
16
Picture Retake Day
20
Senior Class Meeting—Graduation Info
20
Freshman Class Meeting—Class Ring Info
20
Area Spell Bowl Competition @ NHS
21
Junior Guidance/Parent Meeting—7 pm
24
NO SCHOOL—Fall Break
25
ACT Test Date
28
McDonald Studio @ NHS for Senior Photos
November
1
SAT Test Date
4
School Board @ NMS—4 pm
5
SAT Registration Deadline for 12/6 Test
5
End of Grading Period
7
ACT Registration Deadline
8
Vocal Music Fish Fry/Concert @ NMS
15
Northridge Hosts Swing Fest
17
Sophomore Guidance/Parent Meeting—7 pm
18
School Board @ HIS—4 pm
21 & 22 Fall Drama @ NMS—7:30 pm
27 & 28 Thanksgiving—No School
December
4
Parent/Teacher Conferences—6-8:45 pm
5
NHS Noon Dismissal
6
SAT Test Date
6
Semi-Formal Dance
13
ACT Test Date
13
Choir Christmas Concert—4 & 7 pm
15
Freshmen Guidance/Parent Meeting—7 pm
24
Christmas Vacation Begins
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Guidance Office
Guidance Evening Hours
The guidance department is again holding evening appointments for families who can not meet with a counselor
during regular business hours. The counselors will rotate and two counselors will be available each evening. All
of the counselors can assist you with various questions and concerns. We ask that you call and schedule appointments and give a general idea of your needs so that the counselors can gather materials specific to your questions. Evening appointments will be 20 minutes each and the hours are from 4-7 pm on the following dates:
Monday, October 27
Ms. Shultz
Mrs. Grant
Monday, November 24
Mr. T
Mrs. Grant
Monday, December 8
Mrs. Priem
Mrs. Grant
Monday, January 12
Mr. T
Mrs. Grant
Monday, Febraury23
Mrs. Priem
Mrs. Grant
The evening appointments will be increased to two times per month
to accommodate scheduling issues in the spring. Watch for
additional information on the Guidance webpage or in future On-Slate articles.
ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS!!!
PSAT Scheduled at NHS
The nationwide testing date for the PSAT/NMThe guidance office will be hosting an
SQT is Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Northridge
informational meeting for 11th grade students and
is once again participating in this testing for
their parents on Tuesday, October 21st at 7 p.m. in
Sophomore and Junior students.
Students signed
the high school cafeteria. Come with
up for the test Tuesday, September 23, 2008,
questions, and receive some information needed in
during the homeroom period.
It is the
preparation for the senior year, future
opinion
of
The
Guidance
Counselors
and
planning, and how to make the most out of your junior
Administration of Northridge that all college bound
year.
students, grades 10 & 11, should participate in this testing.
Furthermore, we recommend that the test is taken
during both years.
This year the State of
Indiana is paying the cost of the test for all 10th and
11th grade students. Parents are encouraged to
discuss with the student to make certain that
he/she signed up to take the test. Parents or
students
that
are
uncertain
about
this
information, please feel free to contact the NHS Guidance
Department.
Senior Conferences 2008-09
Each year members of the senior class has the opportunity to meet individually with their guidance counselor in
what is called a “Senior Conference”. Every senior student meets with his/her counselor for nearly 45 minutes.
Several important issues are discussed during this time. First, graduation and endorsement requirements are
reviewed. Secondly, discussion on options for the future is shared. Ultimately, when college is the next step, a lot
of time is spent looking into various colleges and universities and the degrees which they offer. Finally, a student
is given information concerning the filing of the FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid) form and the
appropriate steps to follow in order to pursue possible scholarships. Students choosing not to further their
education at this time can dialogue concerning future employment options, job markets and common employment
trends. Each student will receive information about Indiana colleges and universities, both public and private.
They will also receive publications relevant to life after high school, a list of helpful websites, and a Northridge
Financial Aid Directory which lists numerous scholarships. Parents are strongly encouraged to talk with their
senior student about this meeting and the information given to them. Senior conferences are very rewarding to
students and counselors alike. It is a time to celebrate the coming graduation and look toward to the future.
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Northridge Chosen as 1 of 1000
Northridge High School has been chosen as 1 of the 1000 schools in the US and Canada to be granted a
chapter of the O Ambassadors. This organization is affiliated with Oprah Winfrey’s
Angel Network and the Free the Children organization.
The main goal of all these organizations is to eliminate
extreme poverty by 2015. Northridge has been assigned
to concentrate on East Asia (China, Korea, Japan, and
Mongolia), but they will also learn and assist in projects
locally and within the US. O Ambassadors focuses on four
Millennium Goals: poverty, education, health, and
sustainable development. It will be the goal of the NHS O Ambassadors to raise funds toward these goals
in order to provide clean water, health care, and education for children in the East Asia area. If you have
organizations/groups that would be interested in learning more about the O
Ambassadors or their work, please contact Carolyn Lamble or Ellen Augustine at the high school. Members
will be glad to provide information and make a presentation.
Lilies of the Field to Be Presented
The 2008 Northridge H.S. fall drama is entitled Lilies of
the Field, a production made famous by Sidney Poitier in
the film by the same name.The plot focuses on a
wayfaring stranger who travels the country, stopping here
and there to work or enough money to keep him going.
When he encounters a farm full of nuns, he has no idea
what lies ahead. Mother
Maria Marthe is a devout
sister who believes God
has sent this man to help
them succeed against all odds.
Homer, on the other hand,
swears he is a free man and can come and go as he
pleases. But somehow his mind is always swayed in favor
of the sisters. This wonderful and spiritually uplifting
production will be presented Friday and Saturday,
November 21st and 22nd in the Northridge Middle School
Auditorium. Ticket information will be available at a later
date. This is a good production for church youth groups
to attend as it deals with the questions of faith, love,
charity, and humility.
National Honor Society Induction… Soon
National Honor Society will induct its
new members on Monday, October 13th.
Students who are chosen must first have
a GPA of 3.6 or higher. Then they must
complete an application indicating their
involvement in co-curricular activities,
leadership, and community service. These
applications are then screened by a faculty
committee and scored on a scale to
determine which
students will be honored
with membership.
Students who have
applied should be notified
by October 3 as to their
status. Induction will be
held in the Middle School
Auditorium at 7:00 pm. All family
members and community members are
invited to attend.
Welcome to the New
Northridge High School
Dedication and Open House
2:30 P.M. Sunday, October 12, 2008
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NORTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
News of the Raider Athletes
BASKETBALL SEASON TICKET
NORTHRIDGE VOLLEYBALL RAIDER
SALES PROCEDURE
INVITE WILL BE HELD ON
2008-2009
OCTOBER 4, 2008. TIME: 9:00 A.M.
BASKETBALL TICKETS
LOCATION: N.M.S.
Patrons will be required to come in and select their seats for
basketball. We will not be selling the same seats as last year.NORTHRIDGE FOOTBALL HOMECOMING WILL BE
This year you mustbring your all sport ticket with you when
HELD
picking out basketball seats. Location of ticket sales would be OCTOBER 10, 2008. Time: 7:30 AGAINST
in the North lobby office NORTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL.
CONCORD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.
Parents of (V, JV, 9) boy’s basketball players, cheerleaders, NORTHRIDGE FOOTBALL SENIOR NIGHT WILL BE
trainers, pep band and managers.
HELD ON OCTOBER 17, 2008. Time: 7:30 AGAINST
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.
ELK.MEMORIAL
All-sport season tickets holders.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 4:00 – 6:30 P.M.
JUST A REMINDER: CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ABLE
General Public
TO LEAVE THE FOOTBALL OR BASKETBALL GAMES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH 5:00 - 6:45
WITHOUT
(Fall Awards Program follows).
AN ADULT. IF THEY DO SO THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE
General Public
TO
The next time your availability to purchase basketball tickets RETURN UNLESS PURCHASING ANOTHER TICKET.
will be our first home boys basketball game (against Elk.
**THERE WILL BE NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS
Central, November 26, 2008).
ALOUD
TO BE CARRIED IN AT OUR HOME EVENTS.
Lady Raider Basketball
Coach Springer will begin his 2nd year at the helm of the
FALL AWARDS PROGRAM :
Lady Raider Basketball team. This year is sure to be a
DATE: NOVEMBER 11, 2008
break-out year for the Lady Raiders. Anyone interested in
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
playing Freshman, JV, or Varsity basketball, should be ready
LOCATION: NORTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
to try-out/practice on Monday, October 27, 2008. Practice
CAFETERIA
will be from 4:15-6:30 in the main gym. Please see Coach
Marching Band Steps Forward
Springer for an October/November calendar.
Girls not in a fall sport must have a physical on file with the
As of this publication the marching band just comAthletic Office before the player is allowed to participate.
peted in the first two contests of the season. At the
For girls not in a Fall Sport, basketball conditioning takes
place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:00 to Goshen Invitational Northridge finished a close
5:30 at the Middle School. Please see Coach Springer for 2nd and won Best Music & Best Visual awards.
At the Concord Invitational Northridge finished
more information.
1st place taking Best Music, Best General Effect,
and Best Colorguard awards. Mr. Zook is pleased
with the student’s work ethic and progress. The
Coach Springer-Varsity
band is looking forward to completing the 2008
Coach Redinger-Ast. Varsity
show in the next two weeks. The ISSMA district
Coach Stearns-Junior Varsity
contest is scheduled for October 4th at Concord
Coach Christner-Freshman
High School and the regional is at Chesterton on
October 18th.
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ART CLUB – FAB (Fine Arts Beat)
The Visual Arts Department would like to inform parents they are sponsoring
Wednesday night as the FAB studio night after school. The FAB night can be
utilized by all students enrolled in a visual arts course. The students who may
need additional time and assistance to turn in assignments as well as the
students who want to further their exploration in the visual arts are welcome.
The Wednesday night FAB night will start on October 8th and continue through mid March. The time will be
from after school until 5:30 p.m. Student questions should be directed to any of the visual art teachers for
help. Parents may call any visual art teacher at Northridge for information.
Foreign Language Clubs
S.C.O.P.E. Club
The S.C.O.P.E. (Student Concerned for Our Precious Environment) club is
NEW in 2008!
organizing for the school year with the election of officers and a new
The Northridge High School Foreign
national affiliation. Northridge SCOPE has become a part of a
Language Department is pleased to
national
biology club. The 50+ members are now able to consider
announce the revival of its once dormant
current biological topics in addition to environmental issues. Club
German and Spanish Clubs. Thanks to a
officer election results are: President--Denise Garcia,
number of students expressing interest, and as
a result of a concerted effort on the part of the Vice-President--Leah Riffell, Secretary--Lara Golebiewski, Treasurer-Emily Mishler, and Historian--Amanda Martin. The club participated in
faculty members of the Foreign
a trash pick up on Sept 21, and will participating in a river clean up on
Language Department, NHS will help
October 4th. The club is providing shirts for sale from now until
to make exposure to foreign languages
October 10th. Checks should be payable to SCOPE club and all
and cultures available to all Northridge
money is to be turned in with shirt orders. Dawn Kessler, sponsor, wishes
students and their families. As part of
to thank in advance those who support the SCOPE club. Think globally,
the general Northridge community’s
but act locally!
increased focus on matters of an i
Science Olympiad
nternational nature, the German and
The Science Olympiad program has started a new season of practice
Spanish Clubs (separate entities) will
and the team is off to a great start. All the students are enthusiastic
be open to all students who are
and have Augusta Georgia as the goal, the location of the National
interested in learning about the
competition. Everybody has been working very hard on the new events
languages, customs, artistic media,
this year and can’t wait to compete in several invitational competitions.
and foods that help to sustain these
The Northridge invitational competition will be held on January 10 and
two distinct and internationally relevant
the team plans to retain the 1st place trophy. Thanks should be given
cultures. Not a speaker of German
to all the students, teacher, parents and students that donate so much
or Spanish? Not to worry! One need
time to this great organization.
not be a student of either language to be
Annual Magazine Fundraiser Begins October 10, 2008
involved in the clubs, because their activities will The Northridge Class of 2010 will begin its only
not always be language-based. Planned
fundraiser-- the Junior Class Magazine Sale on Friday, October 10th.
activities for both clubs may include – but are Customers will have the opportunity to renew subscriptions, start
not limited to –
new subscriptions, or give magazine subscriptions as gifts in time for
foreign films with English subtitles, book
Christmas. The junior class retains 40% of the magazine sales. The
studies (in both English and the target
sale will end on October 27th. Students will be able to turn in orders
languages), hands-on cooking experiences, and before school in the North Lobby. Career Center students will bring
guest speakers.Both clubs plan to begin
their orders to Miss Houston’s P.E. office after school during the sale.
regular meetings in October, so please listen The Magazine sale is the only means of providing money for the
to announcements at school for more details 2008/09 Prom and the expenses for the Class of 2010 graduation.
about meeting times, elections for officers, etc. Community support has always been excellent and we appreciate your
While the clubs will likely meet either biweekly support again this year.
or monthly, the individual clubs will determine Miss Michelle Lamb
definite schedules for meetings at their first Co-Junior Class Sponsor
gatherings.
*NEW STAFF*
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Where did you grow up? Fort Wayne, IN
What school did you attend? Carroll High School
Where did you graduate from college? I graduated with
Bachelor’s Degrees from Indiana University (Music Education
and Vocal Performance) and Ball State University (Telecommunications)
What subject do you teach? Director of Choir and department Chair
How long have you been teaching? This is the first year I have
my own choral program. I was the Assistant Director of Choirs at
Carroll High School for 3 years prior to coming to Northridge and
have helped the choral programs at various schools throughout the Midwest.
Dan Baker
What extra-currcular activities do you coach or sponsor? Director of
Northern Lights and Asst. Director of Star lights
What do you like to do in your spare time? I enjoy going to the gym
to work out, reading, going to the movies, and playing games.
What are your long term proffessional goals? My long term professional goals include having a well respected
and balanced choral program. Having my choirs able to compete and perform on a national level and creating
multiple ties from choral music to other subjects at school are also other goals I really would like to accomplish.
What are you long term personal goals? My long term personal goals include owning my own home, working
towards a Master’s and Doctorate in music, and staying settled in my life.
Other neat thing we should know? While at Ball State, I was a singer, dancer, and production team head for
The Ball State University Singers. For two years, I was a singer, dancer, and vocal captain for Busch Gardens in
Williamsburg, Virginia. I also work as a professional actor in both television and live theatre. My commercial
work can be seen across the United States.
Where did you grow up? Burlington, IN
What school did you attend? Carroll High in Flora, IN
Where did you graduate from college? Wabash College and Valparaiso
University School of Law
What subject do you teach? U.S. History and Current Iss./Ind. Studies
How long have you been teaching? 2 yrs.
What extra-currcular activities do you coach or sponsor? Varsity Girls
Basketball
Are you married? Yes her name is Alice
Do you have children and if so how many? Yes, Dylan age 2
What do you like to do in your spare time? Hang out with my family watching
Doug Springer
sports or participating in outdoor activities
What are your long term proffessional goals? College Athletic Administration (15-20 years)
What are you long term personal goals? Be the best father and husband that I can be.
Where did you grow up? Dunlap, IN
What school did you attend? Concord High School
Where did you graduate from college? Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN
What subject do you teach? English 9/English 10
How long have you been teaching? This is my 2nd year
What extra-currcular activities do you coach or sponsor? Speech Team
Are you married? Yes
Do you have children and if so how many? No (unless cats count)
What do you like to do in your spare time? Play video games, design and
Taryn Schneider
sew clothes, write fantasy, watch anime
What are your long term proffessional goals? Teach creative writing
What are you long term personal goals? Finish a novel
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Where did you grow up? Nevada, Wisconsin, & Indiana
What high school did you attend? Fremont High School
Where did you graduate from college? Manchester College
What subject do you teach? Special Ed.
How long have you been teaching? 1 yr. substitute
What extra-curricular activities do you do? None, but
would like to assist coaching cross country or track.
Are you married? Yes, 18 yrs. His name is Scott
Do you have any children and if so how many? Yes, Jeffery 15 & Lindsay 13
Lou Anne Hostetler
What do you do in your spare time? Run, read, & volunteer at church
What are your longer term professional goals? To be carring & patient teacher’s assistant & eventually return
to school for a teaching degree in Speical Ed.
What are your long term personal goals? I plan to continue living in Elk. county working as ateacher’s assistant
or teacher and enjoy life.
Neat things we should know? I enjoy working wiht kids of all ages, encouraging them to reach their goals.
Where did you grow up? Goshen, IN
What high school did you attend? Bethany
Where did you graduate from college? Eastern Mennonite
What subject do you teach? Functional Skills
How long have you been teaching? 20 yrs
Are you married? Yes his name is Lee
Do you have any children and if so how many? 2, Miranda 5 & Isaac 9 Mnths
What do you do in your spare time? Read, spend time w/ my kids
What are your longer term professional goals? Teach at college level
Karen Pfahler
What are your long term personal goals? Stay in Goshen & raise a family
Where did you grow up? Suzhou, Jiand Sh, China
What high school did you attend? Mu Du High School
Where did you graduate from college? Chang Shu
What subject do you teach? Chinese
How long have you been teaching? 8 yrs
Are you married? Yes his name is Wu Han
What do you do in your spare time? Sing &playing computer games
What are your longer term professional goals? Cont. teaching
What are your long term personal goals? remain living in China
Qin Fang
Where did you grow up? Tucson, AZ
What high school did you attend? Pueblo High School
Where did you graduate from college? Pima College
What subject do you teach? Aid
How long have you been teaching? 1st year
Are you married? Yes his name is Ben
Do you have any children and if so how many? Yes, 6
What do you do in your spare time? Cook, crochet, watch movies,
play video & computer games, listen to varies of music
Ana Todd
What are your longer term professional goals? To some day join the ranks of teaching
What are your long term personal goals? Own a home in middlebury, teacher,
help my kids go to college, travel, help community
Neat things we should know? Peaunut butter taste like dirt, watch out for militant squirrels
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Where did you grow up? Madison, Wiscosin
What high school did you attend? Liverpool High School (New York)
Where did you graduate from college? State Uni. of New York at Potsdan
What subject do you teach? Chemistry & Chem/Phys
How long have you been teaching? 12 years
What extra-curricular activities do you coach? Science Olympiad
Are you married? Yes his name is Gerald
Do you have children and if so how many? Yes, Tommy 10, Adam 6, & Kaitlin4.
Laura Simons
What do you like to do in your spare time? Play violin, read, travel, scrapboking, & photography
What are your long term personal goals? Hope to stay in Middlebury & cont. teaching
Other neat things we should know? I made it into Crane School of Music my freshman yr. in college as a
non-musie major; 1st person in over 25 yrs.
Where did you grow up? Kidron, OH
What high school did you attend? Central Christian School
Where did you graduate from college? Bethel College in Kansas
What subject do you teach? Intro to Art
How long have you been teaching? 1 ½ years
What extra-curricular activities do you coach? I’ll be helping out with
Student Council
Are you married? Yes, his name is Scott
What do you like to do in your spare time? Go biking, paint, travel and
Christi Janzen
visit family, paint or draw, watch “the Office”
What are your long term proffesional goals? To become more knowledgeable
and proficient as an artist and teacher
What are your long term personal goals? I’d like to do more traveling internationally, as well as producing
more of my own artwork and have a family… but not necessarily in that order.
Where did you grow up? Mishawaka, IN
What high school did you attend? Mishawaka High School
Where did you graduate from college? Ivy Tech State College
What job do you do? Building Technician
Are you married? Yes, her name is Kim
Do you have children? Yes
What do you like to do in your spare time? Fishing with fam., play video
games with kids, plink on guitar, chill and watch performers at The Beanery café.
What are your long term proffesional goals? Early retirement
Rob Snider
What are your long term personal goals? I like this area, I am staying here.
Where did you grow up? Connecticut
What high school did you attend? Notre Dame Girls High School
Where did you graduate from college? Sacred Heart University, CT
What subject do you teach? Special Education/English
How long have you been teaching? 6 years in CT, Special Education
Assistant 4 years Heritage Middle School, new to NHS
What extra-curricular activities do you do? I am a parent volunteer for the
NHS Band program
Are you married? Yes, his name is Richard
Jane Milewski
Do you have children and if so how many? yes, Jared 28, Emily 26, Amy 22 & Todd 17
What do you like to do in your spare time? Recently took up Kayaking, I also like to paddle boat.
What are your long term proffesional goals? My goal is to have students leave my class feeling
confident that they can learn and become worthwhile members of a learning community.
What are your long term personal goals? I want to do my best at my job.I hope someday to be a mother –in
law, & grandmother.