1. October NHS Meeting

2. Social Media Facebook – Taylor NHS 2016-2017–
Instagram – JETaylorNHS
Twitter
Remind – to 81010
Website – jetaylornhs.org

3. NHS Public Service Announcement

4. The following seniors need to join the NHS Class of 2017 group on x2VOL:
Fossum, Travis
Gaitan, Ashley
Helbig, Cade
Luman, Tyler
McDougal, James
Prudhomme, Gannon
Spann Virginia

5. The following juniors need to join the NHS Class of 2018 group on x2VOL:
Never mind. 76/238 juniors need to join the NHS group on x2VOL. Instructions for joining the correct group can be found at

6. If you’re not in the right NHS group, it’s not too late to change to the right one! Hover over this and click groups/goals search. Juniors = Class of 2018.
This should say “NHS Class of [your year]”
All events found on x2VOL WILL count towards your NHS hours!

7. How to access the very spooky NHS volunteer event spreadsheet:
Go to
Click “Volunteer” at the top of the page.
All NHS accepted events will be on the spreadsheet under “upcoming events”
***If you know an event that is not on the spreadsheet but meets the NHS requirements (all-inclusive and non-profit), feel free to fill out this form so it can be accepted as an NHS approved event: goo.gl/PBzpXg

8. Don’t be a “bat” kid. Submit your hours on time.
Hours Performed
Must be VERIFIED on x2VOL by these following dates
1st Six Weeks (starting 8/13)
September 30, 2016
2nd Six Weeks
November 4, 2016
3rd Six Weeks
December 16, 2016
4th Six Weeks (includes Winter Break)
February 17, 2017
5th Six Weeks
April 13, 2017
6th Six Weeks
April 28, 2017 (All 25 hours must be completed by this date regardless of grade level)
Finish at least 10 hours by end of 3rd six weeks.

9. Louisiana Flood Relief Car Wash success!
Thank you to everyone who donated to support Louisiana flood victims, and came out to the car wash! We exceeded our expectations and raised more than $1600!

10. October Events

11. Homecoming!
Drive:
Tomorrow, before or after school in Mrs. Vandagriff’s room. Make sure you sign in your name, grade, and items brought at the door
Package of Christmas Lights (needs white cord) = 1 hour
3 rolls of packing tape = 1 hour
24 pack of water bottles = 1 hour
Maximum: 3 hours from any combination of items
Volunteering:
We need A LOT of volunteers to help Homecoming set-up, find out more on our Facebook and website
Shout out to Linda Duraj!

12. Methodist Hospital Drive- 10/10-10/14
Drive of the month ~
Methodist Hospital Drive- 10/10-10/14
4 [English] magazines = 1 hour
3 [Spanish] magazines = 1 hour
1 phone charger (new iPhone and android) = 1 hour
Coloring book (any age) + colored pencils (12) = 1 hour
1 deck of cards = 30 minutes, must be appropriate - can be Uno or other card games as long as it’s appropriate
1 pair of reading glasses = 1 hour
Drop off items at Mrs.O’Neal’s room 1320 from 7-7:20 AM or 2: PM. Do NOT drop off items during school or enrichment.

13. A spooky competition to volunteer at ~
Taylor High School Computer Science Club is hosting a computer science contest and need volunteers to help set up, run concessions, and grade multiple choice tests.
Signup link:

15. In honor and fond memory of Lilli Curry...
NHS will give one volunteer service hour for every ten dollars spent on an event ticket and/or donation up to a maximum of three hours.
All proceeds will go towards the Children’s Cancer Research Foundation.
Make her last wish come true.

16. Introducing CASA
Cooperative Academic Student Assistance, sponsored by Mrs. Becker and Mrs. Guillen
Applications:
Due to Mrs. Becker by October 7th. No late applications will be accepted. Locate the QR code on the CASA, NHS and SNHS bulletin Board. See Mrs. Becker for more information Room 1630
Opportunities:
CASA offers students the opportunity to serve their community. It also offers opportunities to earn volunteer hours (up to 8 per month) And interact with a multicultural student body.
Training:
The training will be in October. Please see CASA bulletin Board. Training is mandatory; there will be two trainings sessions available (am and pm)

17. CASA application!

18. Happy (early) Halloween!
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