11761 Ridge Road

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530)273-1248

www.njuhsd.com

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11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA

95945

Phone (530)273-1248

Fax (530)477-2198

But what about?

Is there something you

would like to know regard-

ing our students and the

NU Tech program?

Please email

Kimala DeSena at

kdesena@njuhsd.com

Meals at the NU Cafeteria

Breakfast Meal only $2.00

Bagels, Muffins, Cereal

offered everyday plus daily

specials (includes milk,

fresh fruit and juice)

Lunch Meal only $4.00

Everyday menu includes

pizzas, sandwiches,

quesadillas, salad bar or

large entrée salads, milk,

whole fruit, and more. For

monthly menu, go online to

www.njuhsd.com

Personal Use of Electronics

Teachers Lori and Mike are

gracious enough to allow

our students the use of

personal electronic devic-

es, as long as they are

listening to music or looking

up something on the inter-

net relevant to their school

work. It is still prohibited to

be on social media

(Facebook, Instagram,

Snapchat, etc.) or texting or

making personal phone

calls, unless the teacher

approves. Use it, but let’s

not abuse it.

Kickstarting the New School Year at NU Tech

There is quite a bit happening in the first few

weeks here at NU Tech. We have had a

great selection of new and returning students

to school. There are only a few openings left!

And what a great group of motivated students

we have this year! Many are currently em-

ployed, some are volunteering at Cascades

Living and several are taking Career Tech-

nical Education classes at the NUHS campus.

Kimala DeSena is the new secretary here at

NU Tech. If your stu-

dent is absent, please

call Kimala or leave a

message at (530)273-

1248. No notes are

accepted, except from

a doctor or dentist to

approve an absence. Kimala is also the offi-

cial registrar for NU Tech and will be ensuring

that all transcripts are correctly noting grades/

credits for your student. If there is an error,

please call Kimala for any corrections.

Only two weeks into school and Senior Nolan

Thomas, has successfully completed his high

school requirements to graduate early. He, along

with others at NU Tech, will be able to participate

in the 2016/2017 graduation ceremonies at Neva-

da Union High School.

Michael Hughes is the new Principal at NU Tech

this year. Michael also oversees NorthPoint

Academy and NUHS Adult Education. Michael

can be reached at mhughes@njuhsd.com or

(530)477-1225 ext 5052 .

this issue

Kickstarting the School Year P.1

Who’s Working Now? P.2

Teacher Talk & Senior Spotlight P.3

Birthdays P.4

I S S U E

September 2016

01

NU Tech Times Issue 01 September 2016

Students have their eye on the prize...

Many of our students were

looking for another way to be

successful in high school.

Some are ready to get their

careers started and high

school is a necessity they need

to hurdle before anything else.

Our teachers have many years

working with students in this

two classroom setting. They

understand the desires, but

more importantly, they recog-

nize key traits to be successful.

Here’s what they have to say:

Teacher Mike McLaughlin—

“Our students need to know

how to write and how to ex-

press themselves. They need

to know how to introduce

themselves to other people

and socialize. They need to

develop the desire to read.

They need a strong work ethic.

They need to learn how to op-

erate independently and be

civil with one another in life.”

Teacher Mike says: The best

part of my job is seeing suc-

cess happen quickly! I love

We asked Teacher Lori and

Teacher Mike what traits are

needed to be successful in the

NU Tech program?

NU Tech Students at WORK!

70% of our students are

actively employed or they

volunteer within the com-

munity. Students receive

10 credits for the Work

Experience program here

at NU Tech.

Tomas Bell—Taco Shell

Jonathon Benham—Friar Tucks

Joey Berg—Sierra Woods

Jake Cammon—Hansen Bros

Paige Campbell—Northridge

Logan Chandler—Sierra Group

Exhibits

Katelin Crowder—SPD

Zach Daniels—Northridge

Uriah Flores—Cascades Living

Sam Hardenbrook—Pacos Tacos

Burkley Hughey—Day Break Cafe

Alyssia Klaner—Carls Jr

Hunter Lane—Pearson’s Feed

Conner McClure—CJ Plumbing

Alexis Meadows—Cascades

Living

Dakota McIntire—Bubba’s Bagels

Melody Miles—Cascades Living

Haley Mitchell—Beach Hut Deli

Jessie Naramore—Northridge

Joey Nunnink—Arch’s Automotive

Maya Pemberton—Cascades

Living

Shyanne Quintana Pratt—Beach

Hut Deli

Olivia Ronningen—-Dokimos

Pharmacy

Michael Raikowski—Simply

Country

Kristen Rentschler—Tofanelli’s

Cassidy Ryley—GV Eye Care

Emily Stone—Baskin Robbins

Bryce Swain—K-Mart

EYE ON IT Credits needed to graduate on time

Do you know how many credits

you need to date? How defi-

cient, if at all, are you? Did you

know that the NU Tech program

is designed to facilitate your

student in catching up with defi-

cient credits? They also have

the opportunity to graduate on

time or early, if really motivated.

Juniors have the option to catch

up and return to NUHS main

campus the following year.

Want to learn more about this?

Talk to one of our teachers and

Rose Murphy, your School

Counselor, and let’s get you

where you want to be!

Perfect Attendance

We are currently counting who

will achieve perfect attendance

for the month of September. Is

it you? Don’t miss any days

and let’s see what incentives

are in store for

those students who

are on the right path

to SUCCESS!

the people I work with and the

students that come to NU

Tech!”

Teacher Lori Osmond— “Our

students really need to be self

motivated, hard working, re-

spectful to others and have a

positive attitude. They need to

be punctual and have excellent

Our students know how to

make a resume and interview,

how to get a job, and how to

leave a job in work experience.

Our students get exposed to

many guest speakers, from all

types of careers, colleges, and

the military.

We want all of our students to

leave high school with a plan

and start their future with an

education that will help them

reach their career goal.

Teacher Lori says: “The best

part of my job is that I get to

know my students better than

many other teachers because I

have them for three hours eve-

ry day. I like the small family

environment that we create.

It is very exciting to see their

futures unfold because we stay

in touch. I love hearing from

our graduates once they have

attendance at

school and at

work. These

traits are needed

for a successful

lifetime.

moved on from

NU Tech. See-

ing them mature

into productive

adults is really

exciting!”

“I like the

small family

environment

we create.”

The Senior Spotlight

Q: I want my Senior portraits. Where do I go?

A. The deadline for senior portraits is quickly

approaching! Please contact one of our

contracted photographers to make an appoint-

ment! If you don’t have your portrait taken, we

will use your ID card photo in the yearbook.

Deadline is October 31st. Call Shaffer’s Origi-

nals 273-4106, Ivy Photography 272-2480 or

Photo Hi 432-5170

Q: I need help with financial aid for college.

Where do I go for help?

A. Barbara Ross, Scholarship Coordinator, is

located on the main floor in the B Wing. Before

you head up to NU Tech, turn left inside. She

can assist you with any of your questions re-

garding where to look, how to apply, and gather

any resources to help pay for college. She can

be reached at bross@njuhsd.com or call (530)

273-4431 ext 2038

Q: I heard about FAFSA (financial aid). Are

there deadlines and how do I get more info?

A. Big changes are happening to financial aid

this year. The application for community col-

leges and 4-year colleges (FAFSA) opens on

October 1st.

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT—will be

held along with College & Career Night on

Wednesday, September 14th from 5:30pm to

6:30pm at NUHS.

NU Tech Teachers Mike McLaughlin

and Lori Osmond

Rose Murphy

School Counselor