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Student Services Bulletin

Northern Highlands Regional High School, Vol. 27, No. 3, November 2011, 201-327-8700

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

On Thursday, November 17th, at 7pm, the Northern Highlands Guidance and Special Services departments will host Guidance Extravaganza: A Framework for Student Success. The evening will consist of two sessions and will cover a comprehensive offering of topics and information about your student’s high school experience. The first session begins at 7pm with The College Planning Program for parents of juniors and Building a Strong Foundation for parents of freshmen and sophomores. At 8:15pm the second session begins with program offerings on a wide variety of topics.

Session I: 7pm to 8pm

The College Planning Program for junior parents or

Building a Strong Foundationfor freshman and sophomore parents

Session II: 8:15pm to 9pm

Choose one:

An Overview of Naviance (college search program)

Pursuing Athletics at the Collegiate Level

School and Community Resources: What is best for my struggling child?

Your Teen’s World

Prior to November 17th, we will email a program overview with a brief description of each offering so you will know in advance which program will be the most beneficial for you to attend.

We look forward to seeing you on the 17th!

2 Student Services Bulletin November 2011

NEWS NOTES

FROM GUIDANCE

PAST EVENTS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, counselors met with parents of freshmen to discuss timely topics and answer parents’

questions.

ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011, counselors met with senior parents to discuss the college application process.

ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011, the Guidance Department held an Evening on Financial Aid.

ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011, sophomores and juniors took the PSAT/NMSQT. For juniors, the PSAT serves as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 20, AND 21, counselors visited with their freshmen counselees to discuss the reports. Progress reports will be available on line November 18-27. Call your child's teacher if you have questions or concerns.

NOVEMBER 3, 2011 (THURSDAY)

Transition Project Family Night – see page 4 for details

NOVEMBER 30, 2011 (THURSDAY)

College Colloquium - The College Admissions Game – 7:00 PM – Ramsey High School (see flyer on p.3)

NOVEMBER 3, 7, 8, 17, 2011

Principal Joseph Occhino will meet with eighth grade parents at their respective schools at 9:30 AM on the following dates

Ho-Ho-Kus Public School November 3rd

Cavallini School November 7th

Brookside School November 8th

Wandell School November 17th

Inside this Issue:

1. Guidance Extravaganza

2. News Notes

3. College Admission Program

4. Transition Project Family Night; More News Notes

5. Enrichment Opportunities

6. Scholarship Offerings, NJ Stars

7. Attention Seniors

8. Attention Seniors & Juniors

9. Counselor Visits Tulane University

10. Suggestions from Middlebury College

11. Congratulations

12. Congratulations (continued), Welcome New Staff Members

13. Calendar Events

Ho-Ho-Kus Public School November 3rd

Cavallini School November 7th

Brookside School November 8th

Wandell School November 17th


Ramsey High School & Northern Highlands Regional High School present …

THE ADMISSION GAME®

An Interactive Presentation of the

College Admission Process

Wednesday - November 30, 2011 - 7:00 PM

Ramsey High School Auditorium

Students and Parents

Featuring

Peter Van Buskirk Author, Motivational Speaker, and Former Dean of Admission

Creator of the Best College Fit™

Featured: The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Family Circle, and “Oprah and Friends” with Jean Chatzky

Learn what will happen to your application behind closed doors!

Become a member of an admission committee Review four candidates’ credentials Debate their strengths and weaknesses Vote to determine who gets in

www.TheAdmissionGame.com


Transition Project Family Night WHAT IS TRANSITION PROJECT? Transition Project is a state-wide program designed to help incoming freshmen make a

successful adjustment into high school. Faculty advisors train a team of upperclassmen in a variety of leadership and facilitation

skills. Student leaders then co-facilitate monthly Outreach activities for all freshmen on topics such as decision-making, problem-solving, time-management, active listening, communication, and relationship-building. Freshmen work in small groups with the

same student ambassadors over the course of the year to create a sense of belonging and community spirit within each small group.

WHAT IS FAMILY NIGHT? The beginning of high school is a period of transition for both students and parents! With the

responsibilities of high school comes a host of new concerns for parents and teens. At this exciting and potentially tense time, parents and their high-school students must be committed to keeping the lines of communication open between them. During

Family Night, parents will learn what Transition Project is all about!

Who is invited?

• Freshmen & Ambassadors

• Parents of both freshmen and ambassadors

• BOE, Municipal Alliances, Administrators & Stakeholders

When is Family Night?

• Thursday, November 3rd, 7:00 – 9:00pm

Where is Family Night?

• Northern Highlands Main Gym

Why come?

– Introduce parents to Transition Project

– Demonstrate the skills that peer leaders are developing through Transition Project

– Address parents’ questions and concerns about their teens’ transition into high school

– Improve parent-student communication

– Create an opportunity for parents, students and faculty to communicate in a supportive atmosphere

Family Night and Transition Project as a whole will be that much more successful when students see that they are supported by

the NH community.

If you have questions, please contact the Transition Project Advisors at (201) 327-8700 ext. 206.

ATTENTION PARENTS… IF YOUR CHILDREN ARE FEELING OVERWHELMED IN A SUBJECT, URGE THEM TO

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: Teachers are available to give extra help after school. Students are urged to

make arrangements with their subject area teachers. National Honor Society student tutors are available during study hall periods;

after school in the school building free of charge; or, in your home for a fee. Students should complete the form available in Guidance and see their counselor.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MEET WITH YOUR CHILD’S COUNSELOR, PLEASE CALL HIM/HER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

IF YOUR CHILD IS INTERESTED IN FINDING WORK,

THERE IS A JOB OPPORTUNITY BULLETIN BOARD It is located in the hallway opposite Room 117. Students are urged to check the offerings.

Working papers are available in Guidance.


SOME ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

TO CONSIDER… These and other enrichment opportunities

are available in NAVIANCE.

Any high school sophomore who is interested in applying for the 2012 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminars, please see Ms. Talotta in Guidance by Friday, Nov. 4. You should have excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to creatively solve problems; strong decision-making skills; the courage to speak out for your beliefs; participation in community service activities; and sensitivity to the needs of others. For more information about the program, go to www.hoby.org or call 310-474-4370, ext. 400.

Norwich University, in Northfield, VT, is offering its third Annual Youth Leadership Conference through MOWW (the Military Order of World Wars) Region One. Students need to submit a 500 word essay on “The Bill of Rights and My Responsibilities” to attend. Programs run in December, January, February, and April. For more information, call 802-485-2531 or visit http://www.norwich.edu/admissions/visiting/lcw.html.

The New Jersey Scholars Program (NJSP) offers a five-week summer residential program for outstanding, highly motivated juniors. Using an interdisciplinary perspective, NJ Scholars will explore the topic of: Immigration: Demographic Disaster or Cultural Recreator? There is no cost for participation. Selection is based on merit. For additional information, call 609-620-6106 or visit NJSP’s website at www.lawrenceville.org/njsp. The dates are July 12-July 15, 2012. See Ms. Talotta in Guidance by November 18 to be nominated.

The Fashion Institute of Technology has a “Saturday Live” pre-college program for high school students that offers courses in art, design, business, and technology. For more information, visit www.fitnyc.edu/saturdaylive.

The Irish Life Experience is a summer study abroad program for American and Canadian high school students that runs from June 28 –July 22, 2012; the program emphasizes culture, education, and travel while introducing students to Ireland’s rich heritage and beautiful landscape. For more information, go to www.IrishLifeExperience.com or call 866-960-9215.


SCHOLARSHIP

OFFERINGS Apply for a 2012 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award

Below is a sampling of the many scholarships available. Check NAVIANCE for a complete listing. See Mr. Stone for more information.

NFIB yef: Young Entrepreneur Foundation

Are you a budding entrepreneur or a student with dreams of starting your own business? This award ($1,000 or more) goes to a senior entering college in the fall of 2012 who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. For example: starting your own business, participating in DECA, or a member of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Please visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

This scholarship is funded by Bill and Melinda Gates. It recognizes outstanding African-Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Asian-Pacific-Islander Americans, and Hispanic-Americans. Students need a minimum gpa of 3.3, should have demonstrated leadership abilities, and must demonstrate significant financial need. Students can apply online at www.gmsp.org.

Students are strongly encouraged to check college websites for specific scholarship information. Many colleges have some outstanding scholarship programs, including but not limited to:

Boston University

Centenary College

College of St. Elizabeth

Davidson College

Drew University

Emory University

Indiana University

Ithaca College

Ithaca College School of Communications

Loyola University

Rider University

Skidmore College

Towson University

University of Virginia

Villanova University

Free Tuition

S I s In The STARNJ STARS

NJ STARS II

Community Colleges

State Colleges & Universities NJ STARS is a scholarship program exclusively for New Jersey residents that covers the cost of tuition and approved fees at New Jersey's community colleges. For more information on other state-sponsored scholarships and financial aid programs, visit the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority


ATTENTION SENIORS

NOVEMBER REMINDERS

SENIOR APPLICATIONS ARE BEGINNING TO ROLL INTO GUIDANCE.

Seniors who have not yet submitted student activity sheets, self-description forms, and parent brag sheets should do so as soon as possible. These forms can be completed through Naviance/About Me/Surveys to Take. Remember to allow three weeks to have your first application processed. For January 1st deadlines, all applications must be turned in no later than December 1st.

EARLY DECISION CANDIDATES ACCEPTED TO THE COLLEGE TO WHICH THEY HAVE APPLIED ARE OBLIGATED TO ATTEND. It is unethical to make application to any other college if the early decision or early action school prohibits such practice. Upon receiving an early decision acceptance, seniors should write letters to other schools to which they have applied to withdraw their application.

FOR STUDENTS APPLYING REGULAR ADMISSION… If a school requires SAT Subject Test scores, be sure to take these tests by January at the latest. Note the next SAT and Subject Tests will be given on December 3rd.

ON REQUESTING TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS… Seniors who are planning to apply to a college with a January 1st deadline and need teacher recommendations should ask teachers. Be sure to follow the directions outlined in the Senior Packet.

STILL UNSURE WHETHER YOU HAVE SELECTED THE RIGHT SCHOOLS? Be sure to access college information available in Guidance and on Naviance; our computerized college, career, and portfolio program; and the worldwide web where you can make virtual college visits. Make an appointment with your counselor as needed.

CHECK WITH EACH COLLEGE ABOUT WHICH FINANCIAL AID FORMS YOU NEED TO COMPLETE. The CSS PROFILE registration form is available on-line. You must complete the FAFSA form on-line at

www.fafsa.ed.gov. FAFSA instructional forms will be available in Guidance in late fall, but do not submit your FAFSA form until January 1, 2012. See Mrs. Ferentz for financial aid information.

NJBEST (New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust) is a college savings plan offered by the State of New Jersey and administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. Call 1-877-4NJBEST or visit www.hesaa.org

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING ONLINE: 1. Always proof your application for spelling, grammar, and content. Many schools do not allow an

application to be modified once it is submitted. If you are sending your application online, always print a copy for your records before you click “send.” Press the correct button to submit.

2. Look for an e-mail confirmation that your application has been received. If you are not contacted within 48 hours, phone the school to verify receipt.

3. Be aware of specific deadlines. Many schools require online applications and supporting materials to be submitted by a specific date AND time. Download a copy for yourself.

4. Do not wait until the last minute to submit your application. You will avoid the stress caused by any unforeseen computer-related difficulties.

5. Know a college’s policy for supplying supporting documentation, such as letters of recommendation. Everything must be submitted by the deadline.

Check Naviance to see submission status of school forms. Courtesy, Link www.nextSTEPmagazine.com


ATTENTION SENIORS

& JUNIORS...

Make the Most of a Campus Visit WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST, LOUIS. Counselor's Canvas

You can gain valuable information about colleges and universities in which you're interested through brochures, web sites, college guides, and recommendations. But how do you know if a college is a good fit for you? The best way to find out is to tour the campus, attend classes, and meet members of the campus community.

The key to a successful campus visit is planning ahead. Contact the admissions office to ask about special visit days, office hours, and available activities. Do not make nonrefundable travel arrangements until you confirm with the admissions office that the campus is open for visitors.

When you visit, be sure to attend information sessions and tours sponsored by the admissions office, but don't miss an opportunity to just hang out and soak up the atmosphere. Keep an open mind - a visit may confirm what you already know about a school, or it can open your eyes to new opportunities. Take notes and bring your camera, so you can remember all you see and hear.

If you have time, ask the admissions office to schedule a meeting with a professor in a subject area that interests you; most professors welcome visitors. Check out the surroundings. Visit the classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and studios. Find a spot to study or relax. Can you imagine yourself there?

Be sure to tour the residence halls. Find out what's available, including fitness centers, laundry facilities, study rooms, music practice rooms, and shops or stores. Have a meal on campus. Ask yourself if you would be comfortable living on this campus.

Go to the student activities office to see what clubs and organizations are active. Ask a current student what he or she does at night and on the weekends. Explore community service activities. If you're interested in sports, find out what varsity, intramural, and club sports the college offers. Schedule an appointment with a coach if you have questions about a particular sport.

If you're unable to make a campus visit, call the admissions office and ask if a university representative will be visiting your high school; attending a college fair; or holding an informational meeting in your area. You may also wish to request a copy of the university's DVD. Check the school’s website for a virtual tour.

Questions To ask

When Visiting Colleges…

? How many students will be in your freshman class this year? ? What is the average class size in the freshman year? Overall? Introductory level classes? ? What are the smallest class sizes? The largest? ? Are there televised courses? ? Do graduate students teach undergraduates? ? Do faculty members maintain office hours? ? Are students involved in the evaluation of instructors? ? How is registration handled? ? Are certain courses hard to get into? What percentage? ? What is the farthest distance between academic buildings? ? Is there an honor code? Does it work? ? How are students advised about which courses to take? ? How far are you from the nearest airport, train, bus station? ? How do you provide transportation locally? To airports? Trains? Bus?


GUIDANCE COUNSELOR JENNIFER FERENTZ VISITS TULANE UNIVERSITY

Last month, I had the opportunity to visit Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. If you are looking for a smaller

school with a “big school” feel, a diverse population, strong academic programs in an incredible location, Tulane may be the school for you. Tulane is located about 4 miles away from downtown and the famous French Quarter. Southern architecture with French influence, an eclectic neighborhood and tree lined streets welcome you to Tulane’s beautiful campus.

Tulane’s student body is diverse in all respects: geographically, ethnically, and socioeconomically. Eighty percent of the students live 500 miles away from campus, and students from all 50 states travel to Tulane: 1/3 from the Northeast, 1/3 from Southern and Central States, and 1/3 from the West Coast. In fact,

only 13% of the students are from Louisiana. Upon graduation, you will easily find a strong Tulane Alumni Club around the country because of this diversity. There is a 20% minority population, and a 25% population each of Catholic, Protestant, Jewish and Other religious affiliations.

Tulane offers the advantages of a small school, but also has the large school feel. There are 6,500 Undergraduate students, and about 5,500 graduate students. Class sizes are about 22 students, and each class is always taught by a professor (not a graduate student/assistant). The professors pride themselves on truly being accessible to students. They may even give out their cell phone numbers or take students to lunch to continue classroom discussions. Tulane is a research university (1 of 75 in the nation). Most research universities are much larger than Tulane, and much of the research done at Tulane is accessible to undergraduates.

While Tulane is a smaller school, it has many of the same advantages a large school can offer, such as a diverse listing of choices for majors. Almost 30% of the students double majors. Additionally, there are complementary Graduate

School programs which coordinate with undergraduate programs (Architecture, Business Law, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Public Health and Tropical Medicine, the Sciences and Engineering, Latin American Studies, Caribbean Studies, and Social Work). Tulane also offers several Early Admissions Programs: students can apply for these programs at the end of their freshman year to the Medical School, Law School, Architecture School, or Business School. Acceptance to these programs is competitive, but once enrolled, students can save time and money earning both an Undergraduate and Graduate degree.

Finally, Tulane requires community service hours. Students are passionate about helping to rebuild the areas in New Orleans that were affected by Hurricane Katrina. There is even a program called The Community Service Scholars, established in 2007, which recognizes incoming students who demonstrated exceptional community service and leadership in their high school, community, and/or place of worship. The scholarship program encourages and supports students while they are actively engaged in community concerns. Through regular contact with a Community Service mentor and other scholars, participants receive support and a sense of community while developing their project management and leadership abilities.


Suggestions from Middlebury College

Top Ten Things to Understand

About Need-Based Financial Aid

At need-blind institutions, applying for financial aid does not impact admissions decisions. The cost of a private college 10.education is such that few families are able to meet the cost without some sacrifices, and frequently without some help. If you think you may need that help, you should not hesitate to apply for it. If you wait on applying for aid until you find out if you are admitted, you may be disqualifying yourself from receiving anything!

The Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) is not what a financial aid office thinks a family has "left over" for college 9.expenses after they have covered all of their other living costs. Need analysis is much more a process of determining how much a family (including the non-custodial family, in cases of divorce) can afford to absorb in educational costs over time. That means that a financial aid office will take into consideration all accumulated assets, prior year and current income, and borrowing capacity. How a family meets its EFC from those three sources is a matter of personal choice, but all of them will be considered.

Assets, such as personal savings, home equity, and investments, are usually not the primary "drivers" that determine a 8.family's EFC. Families that have such assets are better off than those who do not, so they have to be taken into consideration, but for most families, the greatest portion of the EFC is derived from income, not assets. Families that have saved systematically in the past are still far better off for having done so, since they are in a better position to meet the EFC from those assets than those who have to borrow to do so.

Monthly debt payments are typically not taken into consideration by need analysis. Every family receives allowances 7.(based on factors such as family size, location, and age of parents and siblings) toward housing, food, transportation and other living costs. However, need analysis does not factor in the actual amount that families pay for their home mortgages, car loans, and other debts. To do otherwise would run the risk of subsidizing with financial aid the choices that some families have made that others have not, since need-based financial aid attempts to treat all families equally.

Non-discretionary expenses (e.g., medical costs, siblings' private school costs, etc.) are taken into consideration in need 6.analysis. Every family's financial situation is unique, and you should feel free to share any unusual expenses that your family confronts in case they could be factored into your EFC.

Support for other siblings in college counts! Families that are supporting more than one son or daughter in college at the 5.same time can receive a substantial reduction in their EFC as a result. That is why there are no income "cut-offs" above which families are not eligible to receive aid. The amount of the reduction may depend upon the relative cost of the institutions attended by other siblings.

. Familiarize yourself with the Financial Aid section of the college website. This is where you will find information specific 4to that college concerning financial aid application deadlines, the documents required to complete an aid application, the aid packaging policies, the components of an aid package, policies concerning the treatment of outside scholarships, whether financial aid is available for study abroad, and types and terms of various education loans.

Get to know the financial aid counselors at the colleges to which you are applying. In the long run, openly sharing 3.information with them about your family's financial situation may be even more important than getting to know the Admissions Office staff. Whatever institution you are admitted to and choose to attend, the familiarity of the financial aid staff with your family's financial situation may be your most important resource.

Deadlines matter. In order to be able to receive any financial aid for which you may be eligible, you need to apply by the 2.deadline. Missing a deadline may result in your not receiving any aid at all.

AND THE #1 THING THAT FAMILIES NEED TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID IS:

The primary goal of any financial aid office is to arrive at an EFC that makes it possible for any admitted student to 1.attend that institution, and to do so in a way that is fair to all of the other families applying for financial aid. This is a goal that all need-based colleges strive to achieve. The more information you can share with the financial aid office about your family's financial situation, the more able they will be to meet that goal.


NORTHERN HIGHLANDS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL A.P. SCHOLARS NAMED

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging, college-level courses while still in high school, and to receive college credit, advanced college placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement, based upon students’ performance on AP exams described below. A total of 95 Highlanders have been recognized for outstanding performance.

CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESENT SENIORS (CLASS OF 2012), AND ALUMNI (CLASS OF 2011).

AP SCHOLAR

Forty-two students at Northern Highlands Regional High School have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) Exams by earning grades of 3 or higher on three or more exams.

PRESENT 12TH GRADERS

JAMES BRYAN BRANDON CARP NISHA CHOJAR SPENCER CYLINDER KEVIN ERRICO NIKITHA KARKALA

ALLISON KIM MIN J. KIM THOMAS KIM AUDREY LEE HYUNJONG LEE JOAN LEE

JAMES MICHALSKI LOWELL SCHUDEL EILEY STERN ENOCH YOO

ALUMNI (CLASS OF 2011)

ARJUN ARUN ALEXANDRA AUSTIN HALEY BRYAN ALICIA CAHILL KRISTEN CENCI ERIC CIOFFI JAMES DONAHUE AISHA FARMAN MELISSA FICHERA

NURIA FRANCES EMILY GODDARD THOMAS GRUETER LEAH HAINES KELSEY HALPIN EMMA JACKSON YOUNGSEOK JEONG MIA KUNITOMO LILLIAN LAIKS

MICHELLE LEE STEPHANIE LERCH MARISSA MANZI ANDREW O’DONNELL NICOLE SCARDINO JASON SHENNY JAMIE SHULMAN HENRY THEUVENIN

AP SCHOLAR WITH HONORS

Twenty-three students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honors Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

PRESENT 12TH GRADERS

KRISTEN CARTER ANUJ CHHABRA ANDREW DONG JENNIFER GARAND


SEUNG JAE BAEK DANIELLE BLACKMORE DANIEL COBAN ALYSSA FENENBOCK YULA GO LISA GROVER JACLYN KAHN

LAUREN KAHN SCOTT KAMEN JIMIN KIM PAUL KIM TARA KOHLI KENNY LEE NADIA QADEER

CASSANDRA POULIS MICHELLE SCHECHTER ERIK TOPP DAVID TREIMANIS MICHAEL URCIOULI

AP SCHOLAR WITH DISTINCTION

Thirty students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.


SARA BARRACK JACQUELINE BENOIT JADE BONOCOLTA DAVID BOYAJIAN ALEX CHEESMAN GAWOON CHUNG MARY CORNFIELD JOHN DANIEL TYLER DAVIS KELLY FAUST

AMANDA GONZALEZ SIERRA GRZYBOWSKI CATHERINE HINCHEN JOSEPH HOM MARGARET HYLAS JA YOUNG KIM JOAN KIM EVAN LAM ALEXANDER PERRIN MELISSA PETTIT

ALLISON RUBENSTEIN MARGOT SCHMIDT DYLAN SENA ROBYN SHAPIRO KEVIN SILVERMAN SARAH STETTIN VALERIE SYDNOT SHELLEY TONG BETTINA WEISS JIMMY ZHANG

NATIONAL AP SCHOLAR *Two students qualified for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average grade of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.


*JOAN S. KIM *EVAN LAM

*THE ABOVE STUDENTS ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN LIST OF SCHOLAR WITH DISTINCTION.

SENIORS INDUCTED INTO THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY…

The following seniors have met all requirements to become members of the National Honor Society. They will be formally inducted in April.

NICK AVERSANO EMILY BARSAMIAN DANA DENCH GRACE DOLAN NICOLE ESTEROW RYAN FLYNN

RACHEL HAN HELEN KARSIOTIS GAREN LOSHKAJIAN JAMES MICHALSKI ALEXIS MORAN SCOTT NOLASCO

ERIC SIBBALD ALLISON SLAKTER EILEY STERN WILLIAM ZOELLER

A Hearty WelcomeTo New Staff MembersVICTORIA TULLO

A graduate of Northern Highlands in 2005, Ms. Victoria Tullo is excited to return to Northern Highlands as a teacher. She graduated from Northern Highlands in 2005 and went on to Fairfield University, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. She attended Pace University to receive her Master’s Degree in Business & Marketing Education. Victoria spent a short time working for Barneys New York after graduate school. In her spare time Victoria enjoys traveling, the beach, and watching the Jets. Victoria is back at Northern Highlands and enthusiastic for the school year!

ADAM BRUNNER Mr. Adam Brunner graduated from The College of New Jersey in Fall 2010 with a Bachelors of Science in Technology Education. While at the college he participated in a number of clubs, organizations, and events. He was co-founder and executive board member of the ABC club (Alternative Break Club) and TES (Technology Education Society). Through ABC he helped organize four trips to New Orleans to rebuild houses devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Through TES, a professional organization, he helped host numerous events for Middle School, High School, and the professional community, such as FIRST Regional Robotics, TSA regional challenges, Junior/Senior Design Challenges, and a number of professional development workshops. Through TES the school traveled to Virginal Beach for TECA regional challenges competing in pedagogical and design challenges. After graduation Mr. Brunner spent six months at West Deptford Middle School teaching Woods building boomerangs, CO2 racers, bookshelves and train whistles. At Northern Highlands he is teaching Woods, CAD, and Real World Engineering, and he is looking forward to the skill and quality of projects that will be created.

(Continued from October 2011 Student Services Bulletin)


NOVEMBER 2011

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! November 3 .................................................................................................................................................. Transition Project Family Night

November 5 ........................................................................................................................................... SAT I/SAT II at Northern Highlands

November 10, 11 ....................................................................................................................................... NJEA Convention - school closed

November 17 ............................................................................................................................................................ Guidance Extravaganza

November 18-27 ........................................................................................................................................ Progress Reports available online

November 23 ......................................................................................................................................................................... Early Dismissal

November 24, 25 .................................................................................................................................. Thanksgiving Recess – school closed

November 30 ......................................................... College Colloquium - “The College Admission Game” – 7:00 PM - Ramsey High School

December 1 ........................................................................................................ Deadline for college applications with January 1 deadline

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