Niguel Hills Middle School – Shark Bytes
10-1-10
FROM DHHS – “BE THE CHANGE”
The students of Dana Hills High School are on a mission to raise $250,000. And it’s easy – just vote at the Pepsi Refresh Everything website for our cause – Student Campaign for EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY amidst severe budget cuts.
And you can vote everyday from October 1st thru October 31st!
Step 1 – Register
1. Go to http://www.refresheverything.com/
2. At the bottom of the page, you will see a link to Join Refresh Everything
3. Enter the information and Select Done
Step 2 – VOTE for Dana Hills Be the Change Campaign
1. Sign in (daily) by following the Sign In link at http://www.refresheverything.com/
2. In the search area in the upper right of the site, type in Dana Hills High School
3. Find our cause and vote for our school
Step 3 – Spread the Word and Keep Voting
1. Pass this on to as many people you know (or pretend to know on Facebook).
2. Put a sticky note on your computer to remind yourself to vote EVERYDAY in October.
3. Print this and hand it out to your neighbors.
SCREAMIN’ DAILY DEALS/SCREAMIN’ COUPONS – NIGUEL IS STILL IN FIRST PLACE AND WE NEED YOUR HELP TO WIN THE $500 SHOPPING SPREE TO STAPLES!
Dear Parents,
We are pleased to let you know that we have a win-win for Niguel Hills Middle School and all of our supporters. Screamin’ Coupons has offered to donate 5-10% of their proceeds to NHMS Booster Club when our supporters join their free website and select Niguel Hills Middle School to receive the proceeds. Screamin’ Coupons offers our supporters 50-90% off deals on local restaurants, whale watching, kayaking, concerts, spa treatments, and much, much more right here in Orange County! Please help our school win a $500.00 Staples shopping spree! Between September 13 and October 3, Niguel Hills will be competing with other local middle schools for a $500 Staples shopping spree. All you need to do is sign-up for the Daily Deals by Sunday night if you haven’t already done so! Pass this along to friends and family members!
Please sign up for free, at www.screamindailydeals.com and, select Niguel Hills Middle School and help us to receive 5-10% of the proceeds! It’s absolutely free, and the deals for our supporters are amazing. It’s a win-win!
Go to: www.screamindailydeals.com
After entering your email address, click on:
1. Choose area – South Orange County
2. Click sign me up!
3. Choose areas (up to 3) of OC you would like to see deals for (You may select more than one)
4. Click Next Step
5. Choose Select a school to support
6. Choose Orange County South
7. Choose Laguna Niguel
8. Choose Niguel Hills Middle School
9. Click Finish
10. Check your email and make sure you confirm the account!
Please check out this Screamin’ Coupons Link on the NHMS Booster Club Website http://nhmsboosterclub.org/
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday, September 30 Grab-a-Bite Night at Chick-fil-A
Friday, October 8 Video Dance for 7th and 8th Graders 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 13 PTSA Meeting – 9:00 a.m., staff lounge
Friday, October 15 Reflections Deadline
Tuesday, October 19 PTSA Parent Ed Night – O.C. Sheriffs “Substance Abuse in Teens”
Monday, October 25 – Friday, October 29 Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 28 Red Ribbon Week Speaker – Dr. Jerry Weichman
Previously Announced
MOULTON ELEMENTARY NEEDS YOUR HELP!
We are looking for 4th, 5th and 6th grade level books for our PTA Used Book Sale. This is a great time to clean out your bookshelves
We are unable to accept workbooks, comic books or religious books. You may drop your gently used books off in the box located in the front office beginning October 11th. For questions, contact Sharon Harmsworth at sharonharmsworth@sbcglobal.net or Lynnette Glass at lnlynnette@me.com.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
HOMEWORK CLUB BEGINS OCTOBER 4TH
Niguel Hills Middle School is offering a free after school Homework Club for any interested student. Homework Club is open to any student needing assistance with homework or just a quiet place to study after school. There will be one teacher in attendance to offer their expert help. Homework club will begin Monday, October 4, 2010. It will be held Monday through Thursday each week from 3:30 until 4:30 in the school library. Permission slips to attend Homework Club are available in the front office. Students should return the permission slip with their parent’s signature to the front office. Students may attend one day or everyday depending on their homework needs. Students should bring work they need help with to the club.
We would like to thank the city of Laguna Niguel for generously funding our homework club every year! It is truly appreciated.
THRILL THE WORLD!
Did you ever want to be a part of a world record? Did you ever want to dress as a zombie and dance Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”?
Now you can do both! “Thrill the World” is an annual international dance event and record-breaking attempt, in which participants simultaneously perform the zombie dance from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”. The dancers perform in unison at locations throughout the world, and can range from teenagers to the elderly. This year NHMS Drama will be one of the hosts of this event. Our school community of students, parents, families and friends are invited to join. You must be able to dance the official “Thrill the World” zombie dance. Don’t know it? Classes will be taught for $1.00 at NHMS Tuesdays and Thursdays after school beginning Oct. 5th in the performance room.
Bring your inner zombie Saturday October 23, 2:30 – 4:30 at the NHMS lunch area and you just might a prize at the costume contest. Registration donation $3.00, Must pre-register. Proceeds to benefit NHMS Drama. For questions and registration form contact Ms. Erlinger in room 101 or e-mail ThrillTheWorldNHMS@gmail.com.
PTSA PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT – OCTOBER 19
TOPIC: “ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN TEENS”
Learn from experts in our community about current drug trends, signs and symptoms of abuse. Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
Sponsored by Niguel Hills Middle School PSTA
Date: Tuesday, Oct 19
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Niguel Hills Middle School
Speaker: Deputy Christenson from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department
Tim Reece
Principal
