NEWS FROM THE HILL - Needham High School
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NEWS FROM THE HILL - Needham High School
NEWS FROM THE HILL NEEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL’S NEWSLETTER OF RECORD Monday, December 5, 2011 Number 14 Number 4 Principal’s Message Mission Statement Needham High School draws from the strengths of the community to create teaching and learning partnerships between faculty, parents, and students, both on an individual level and in groups, in order to provide a high quality education. The school offers students a variety of opportunities to excel and a diversity of perspectives from which to learn in an environment that is both nurturing and challenging. The balanced student is able to participate actively in school and society, be creative, and selfadvocate while determining his or her unique path to fulfillment. It was such a thrill to be a part of the Super Bowl excitement this week. I am incredibly proud, not only of our football team and the dedicated coaching staff, but also of our entire student body and high school faculty and staff who supported our team throughout this incredible season. This culminated in the outpouring of positive energy and school spirit that we witnessed at the Saturday send-off and at Gillette Stadium. A special thanks to the marching band, cheerleaders and dance team and their coaches for their dedication to excellence, and for providing spirited music and entertainment throughout the season. Once again, I was truly impressed by the respect our students showed not only to the other team, but also to each other during the games. I am especially proud of the football team for receiving the prestigious MIAA Sportsmanship Award, which was presented during halftime at the Super Bowl. This award is presented to the team that has demonstrated a sincere commitment to the highest ideals and objectives of sportsmanship during their season of play. I commend our student athletes and coaching staff, as well as Athletic Director Micah Hauben, for their commitment to fair play and integrity, both on and off the field. In This Issue! Upcoming Events Student Activities F&PA News Guidance Dept. Notes Athletic Information Community Partners Announcements News from the Hill is published electronically each Monday by the Needham High School throughout the school year. Information to be included in a Monday issue must be submitted to Ms. Mary Piltch in the Main Office by the preceding Thursday. Upcoming Events Thursday, 12/8 Friday, 12/9 Saturday, 12/10 Saturday, 12/10 Wednesday, 12/14 Winter Sports User Fee Payment Deadline NHS Theatre Arts: Spoon River Anthology 7:30 pm Auditorium Habitat for Humanity Silent Auction 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Main Lobby NHS Theatre Arts: Spoon River Anthology 7:30 pm Auditorium 2-Hour Delayed Opening 1 Student Activities Habitat for Humanity Silent Auction On Saturday, December 10, the Habitat for Humanity Club at Needham High School hosts its annual Silent Auction. The Auction runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the high school. This is the Club's main fundraising event and all proceeds are donated to various Habitat affiliates. Items at the auction include lunch with the Superintendent, Red Sox tickets, Bruins tickets, a week at a local basketball camp, jewelry, various gift baskets, seasonal items, and many other things! Please come, bid often, take home a great buy, and help support a wonderful organization! For more information, contact [email protected]. NHS Spring Musical is The Drowsy Chaperone! Audition materials and sign-ups will be posted on Monday December 5 outside 612. Auditions are December 12th and 13th. Rocket Express Holiday Shopping Looking for a unique gift for your student? Look no further than the school store, Rocket Express! Needham Rocket themed T-shirts, sweat pants, fleece jackets and more can be ordered through the on-line Holiday Order form. Go to: http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/bulletins/News-from-the-Hill and click on RocketOrderForm2011.pdf. National Honor Society Review and Timeline A committee of faculty members is currently reviewing and revising the by-laws and selection process to the National Honor Society. In December, the final documents will be posted on the high school website, and announced in News from the Hill. The following is an outline for the 2011-2012 application process: o February (following 2nd term grades) - Students with qualifying GPAs will receive letters of invitation to complete the Candidate Form o February - Information sessions for candidates o March - Candidate Forms will be due (exact date TBA) o April - Letters issued (to all students completing Candidate Forms) o April 26, 2012 - Induction Ceremony New Arrivals Congratulations to Art Teacher Sofia Koza-Topp on the birth of daughter Maisie Nozomi, and to Media Technology instructor Samantha Bookston, and husband Math teacher David Bookston on the birth of their son Robert Leo, both born on the same day, November 30. 2 Fine and Performing Arts News MMEA Eastern District 2012 Music Honors Groups We are very proud to announce that a record number of our music students, based on their auditions Saturday, November 19, have been selected for membership in the MMEA Eastern District 2012 Music Honors Groups. The list of our 29 students is below. They will be rehearsing and performing a concert with the Eastern District Honors Band, Chorus, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestra on January 6th and 7th at Boston Latin High School. Furthermore, 13 of our students also performed at a high enough level of excellence to receive coveted recommendations to audition to All-State. We want to not only recognize and congratulate the students, but also their teachers, Margaret Mclallen and Jonathan VanderWoude, for providing our students with the coaching, instruction, inspiration, and opportunity to take part in these types of events. NHS SENIOR DISTRICT MUSICIANS 2011-2012 BAND Francis Arbogast Alex Caulfield Brendan Chin Amy Lipman* Will Myers Edward Pantridge Sarah Warner Broderick Woodward Snare Drum Trumpet Trumpet Flute Clarinet Tuba Flute Trumpet CHORUS Drew Boisvert Liam Butchart Elizabeth Healy Sarah Hooper* Melissa Mullen Jacob Nikolajczk* Aaron Peckham Max Quinn* Erica Serrano* Haydn Spitz Bass Bass Alto Alto Alto Bass Bass Tenor Soprano Tenor JAZZ ENSEMBLE Paul Bloom* Piano Jill DiMeo* Trumpet ORCHESTRA Lucinda Chiu Violin Thomas Colgrove Cello Ted Morin* French Horn Emily Munstedt* Cello Stanley Normile* Trumpet Danielle Penny* Violin Ryan Schott* Timpani Noah Teplin* Viola Mulin Xiong Violin * Denotes also received recommendation to audition for All-State. 3 Needham High School Theater Arts presents: Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters. A series of dramatic monologues from beyond the grave given by the deceased inhabitants of the fictional town of Spoon River. Come out to the NHS Auditorium on December 9th and December 10th at 7:30 pm to see this outstanding play by our High School Theater Arts class and the Theater Arts Society. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the door, or reserved by emailing [email protected]. From the Guidance Department http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/guidance/Home%20Page The Senior Bulletin is posted weekly on our website http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/Guidance/Postsecondary Community Service Opportunities 12/2/11 Tutors needed o For third grade student at Community Room on Chambers Street from 3:45pm-4: 30pm any day except Tuesday. o Mentor/tutor for 6th grade girl who is also interested in sports/music. Weekends best. o For 8th grade student - all subjects o For 8th grade boy who is studying advanced math 12/2/11 Internships in the Arts needs a couple of more students. As part of the Needham Town Hall renovation, the town has restored the top floor of the building for use as a high quality performance space, seating approximately 450 people. A group of Needham citizens has formed the not-for-profit Great Hall Performance Series Foundation and will begin its season with four concerts in 2012. Student interns are needed to assist in a variety of ways including web site and collateral materials development, marketing and promotion, project management, and ticket sales. For more information, please contact Ms. Margie Brodsky at 781-444-7418 or [email protected]. 11/28/11 The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress seeks volunteers for Advocates in Motion (AIM), one of their programs specifically geared towards teens and young adults with Down Syndrome. Volunteers serve as positive youth role models to participants and assist with monthly events. Meetings are held one Sunday each month from 12:30pm-3: 30pm at the West Suburban YMCA in West Newton. Volunteers are also needed for the AIM Holiday Party on Friday, December 9th from 7-9:30pm at the West Suburban YMCA. This is one of the highlights of the AIM program year with dancing, singing, crafts, and fun with friends! For more information on volunteering, please contact Ms. Endres at [email protected]. 4 11/28/11 Cradles to Crayons Teen Leadership Corps is now accepting applications for Corps members for Spring 2012. Cradles to Crayons is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essentials so that every child will feel warm, safe, valued, and ready to learn. To find out more and to download a Leadership Corps application, please go to www.cradlestocrayons.org. 11/28/11 The Charles River YMCA needs volunteers for their after school program, which runs Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:30pm. Students must be responsible, mature, and love being around children. The age range is grades K-6. Students help with homework, engage in activities, and act as positive role models/mentors for younger children. For more information, please see Ms. Ayoub or contact Ms. Ashley Gropman at: [email protected] 11/18/11 Needham Relay for Life 2012 There is a new procedure in place this year for students who wish to receive community service for this event. Please pick up a Relay for Life Community Service Information Packet in Ms. Ayoub's Office or go to http://fcw.needham.k12.ma.us/~gretchen_ayoub/ and click on 2012 Relay for Life. Exchange Club Youth Community Service Award 2011-2012 The Needham Exchange Club wants to recognize and support Needham students who are leaders in community service. Each year, the Exchange Club plans to acknowledge the accomplishments of up to five students who through their active involvement have made an impact on an organization providing service to the community. Each of the students selected to be recognized for this award will also be invited to submit a brief proposal to the Exchange Club for support of the organization with which the student is active. The Exchange Club will select one or two of the organizations so nominated and make a cash donation of between $500 and $1,000 to the organization on behalf of the student nominating the organization. This award is for students in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. Please go to the following link to apply for the Award: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGtuckVDbVl4YVgxZ1g0VnV LeHhLZ0E6MA 5 Athletics News http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/athletics/ For up to the minute news and events information go to NHS Athletics: Rockets Review & Weekly Calendar of Events http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/athletics/ROCKETS.REVIEW Rockets Football finishes as MIAA EMASS Division I Runner-Up! Needham came out swinging against BC High School in the Division I Super Bowl on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium, recovering an on-sides kick on the opening kick-off, then marching down the field to score the first points of the contest to build a 7-0 lead. BC High marched down the field to tie the game at 7-7, which remained the score until the start of the 2nd quarter, when BC High got a 91 yard touchdown from their back-up running back to build a 14-7 lead going into the half. BC High got on the board first in the 3rd quarter, to go up 21-7, and although the Rockets managed to get inside the 30 yard line four more times, they were unable to get into the end zone, and although they put up a tough, hard-nosed fight against the Eagles, dropped the program's first ever Super Bowl 21-7. The Rockets end their historic season as the BSC Carey Division Champions with a final record of 9-4. Boston Herald DI Super Bowl Story: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/high_school/football/view/2011_1204rameydoe_runs_wild_rb_hits_200_yards_as_eagles_rip_rockets/ Boston Globe DI Super Bowl Box Score: http://www.boston.com/partners/globesports/schools/events/13/282863.html 6 Game Shots from www.WGDActionPhoto.com (L to R: Charter takes the snap; McCarthy with the hit; N. Panepinto elevates; No time left.) Needham Fans & Students Came Out in Full Force to Support the Rockets! 7 NHS ATHLETIC EVENTS/DATES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR ALL NHS WINTER ATHLETES & COACHES: MANDATORY BULLYING/HAZING & CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION Tuesday, December 6th - 2:45-3:15pm - NHS A Gym FOR ALL NHS WINTER ATHLETES: USER FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th Athletic User Fee is $285.00 per season and must be paid in order for athletes to receive uniforms and be eligible to compete. WINTER SEASON SURCHARGES: Boys Swimming & Diving = $50.00 Boys & Girls Ice Hockey (Var/JV) = $250.00 Boys & Girls Ski = $250.00 Visit http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/athletics/NHS%20Athletic%20Info for complete User Fee policy information and details. CONCUSSION MANAGMENT TRAINING: • All coaches and student-athletes, as well as parents of student-athletes, are now required to take one of the two approved online concussion education courses each school year (coaches must submit course completion certificate to Athletic Office): • NFHS Course - www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=15000 • CDC Course - www.cdc.gov/concussion 8 NEEDHAM ROCKETS ATHLETIC EVENTS: HOME & AWAY 12/5-12/11 Home Varsity Events (All other Home HS Events) Away Varsity Events (All other Away HS Events) Scrimmages (Home/Away) Date Start Time Team(s) Monday 12/5 5:15PM Boys Var Basketball H/A Opponent(s)/Event Facility Home Scrimmage vs Concord Carlisle HS Needham HS A Gym Mandatory Bullying/Hazing & Concussion Workshop Home Scrimmage vs Weston HS Needham HS A Gym Needham HS A Gym ednesday 12/7 4:00PM Girls Var Ice Hockey 12/7 5:00PM Boys Var Ice Hockey 12/7 6:00PM Boys Var Basketball Away Scrimmage vs Watertown HS Away Scrimmage vs Malden Catholic HS Home Scrimmage vs Dover-Sherborn Reg HS Ryan Arena (Watertown) Valley Forum (Malden) Needham HS A Gym Thursday 12/8 4:15PM Girls Var Basketball 12/8 5:30PM Boys Var Wrestling 12/8 7:00PM Boys Var Ice Hockey Away Scrimmage vs Stoneham HS Home Brookline HS Away Practice @ North End Stoneham HS Needham HS A Gym North End Rink Tuesday 2:45- ALL WINTER 12/6 3:15PM ATHLETES 12/6 4:15PM Girls Var Basketball Saturday 12/10 9:00AM 10:00A 12/10 M 12/10 6:40PM 12/10 9:00PM 12/10 TBA Boys Var Wrestling Girls Var Basketball Boys Var Ice Hockey Boys Var Basketball Girls Var Ice Hockey Sunday 12/11 1:00PM Girls JV Ice Hockey 12/17 9:00AM Wrestling 12/17 5:10PM Girls Var Ice Hockey Quad: Belmont HS/Boston Latin/North Home Andover Play-Day: Assabet Reg. & South Kingston Home (RI) Away Scrimmage vs Duxbury HS Away Scholar Roundball Invite vs Lexington HS Away Scrimmage vs Arlington HS Needham HS A Gym Eliot School Duxbury Rink (BOG) Babson College Veteran's Memorial Rink (Arlingto Away Away Away Martha’s Vineyard HS Wayland Tournament Scrimmage vs Oliver Ames HS Martha's Vineyard Rink Wayland HS Iorio Rink (Walpole) Away Away MSTCA Winter Festival Braintree HS Reggie Lewis Center Shea MDC Rink (Quincy) Sunday Boys & Girls Indoor 12/18 9:30AM Track 12/18 12:00PM Girls JV Ice Hockey 9 Community Announcements Needham Youth Services Contact the Youth Services office for information at 781-455-7500 or online at www.needhamma.gov/youth. Beyond Bossing, Begging, and Bribing Join Parent Talk for a funny and informative lecture on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 7 pm at Needham High School. Parenting expert, author and owner of The Better Behavior Bureau, Jeanine Fitzgerald, will offer specific and effective strategies to improve everyday communication with our children. For more information and to register: www.parenttalk.info – offerings – lecture series RECOGNIZE A TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER WITH AN NEF DONATION FOR THE HOLIDAYS! A donation to the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) is a wonderful way to honor a teacher or staff person, family member, or other important person in your child's life at the holidays, or any time! New this year is the ability to order cards and donate online, or you can still order and pay by check through U.S Mail all at http://www.nefneedham.org/donate-trc.php. NEF and the children of Needham thank you for your support! The Needham Athletic Booster Club Christmas tree fundraiser is scheduled to begin on Sunday Nov. 27th ! through Thursday Dec. 22nd! !or until supplies last. We are located at Claxton Field across from the transfer station on Central Ave. Our hours are: Monday-Friday 5 PM -8PM Saturdays: 9AM-7PM Sundays: 10AM-6PM We have quality Scott trees in many sizes (with FREE NETTING) and also wreaths and garland. Please support your Needham High School student-athletes as ALL proceeds benefit Needham High Athletics.! Wednesday, December 14th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Broadmeadow Cafeteria: in lieu of our regular monthly speaker series the SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) will be gathering for a family evening of socializing, playing board/card games and making holiday cards that give thanks to our active duty men, women, their families and veterans of the US Armed Forces. Please contact [email protected] for further information and to rsvp. Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP) is seeking volunteers to join our Needham Task Force! New training begins January 3rd. The training has been revised to more easily fit with busy schedules. For more information and an application visit our website h t t p : / / w w w . n e e d h a m c o m m u n i t y c o u n c i l . o r g / or email Jessica Hoguet at [email protected]. 10 Chinese Friends of Needham is very happy to announce its 2nd Annual Chinese New Year Celebration in Needham on Saturday January 14, 2012 at Pollard Middle School Auditorium! The special event will usher in and celebrate The Year of the Dragon and will feature a diverse and tasty potluck, kids game, adults social and a grand Chinese traditional performance. We welcome all NHS students and families who are connected to or interested in Chinese culture and traditions. Due to our space limit, we require pre-registration, please contact CFN's President Mr. Lin at [email protected]. For a read on our historic first Chinese New Year party last year, please check the following links at http://www.wickedlocal.com/needham/photos/x517524500/Chinese-Friends-of-NeedhamChinese-New-Year-celebration. Needham High School 609 Webster Street Needham, MA 02494 Tel. (781) 455 – 0800 Fax (781) 449 - 5111 11