National Honor Society

National Honor Society group photo

The purpose of National Honor Society shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.

Click through the pages below for information on NHS- our Officers, hours opportunities, and important, non-negotiable dates and deadlines.

 

Attention all current 10th grade NHS members! If you applied for NHS membership last year (as a 9th grader), did your hours, fulfilled all the requirements and earned a 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA, stop by room 915 before or after school to pick up your certificate for LAST year (9th grade). They are in a box at the back on the right when you come in, listed in alphabetical order (don't re-arrange them....). Email Ms. Richards with questions. 

**Attention all prospective 9-12th grade members! Check your home mailboxes for invitation letters home with information and instructions on applications and deadlines for this year. See the links below if you didn't get one and want to read them. 

9th Grade Info Letter

10-12th Grade Info Letter

National Honor Society Officers

Please congratulate the following students for being elected as National Honor Society Officers for this year!

Co-Presidents: Olivia Oomen and Olivia Wisont

Vice President: Burke Smithers

Point Representatives: Jessica Reeves and Vivianna White

NHS Activity Coordinators: Alicia Jurado and Noja Lajauskaite

Website Manager: Jenny Shyu

General Club Information

Important Deadlines

  • The electronic application and the $10 fee for the 2019-20 school year are due Jan 17, 2020 by 3pm. The application is an electronic Google Form. Click the link below or access it via the NHS Facebook page.
    • **You must sign in to the form with your apps.nsd.org (school ID) email. Do NOT try to submit twice- duplicate applications will be deleted. You will get email confirmation when you submit successfully. A list of students who have applied will periodically be posted outside of room 915. It is your job to check that your application has been accepted.
    • This is the link for 10th-12th grade: 10-12th Grade Application
    • This is the link for the 9th grade: 9th Grade Application
  • ALL applicants pay the $10 non-refundable membership fee - it is due on Jan 17, 2020 by 3pm to the Cashier (located in the ASB Center). We do not need your receipt. Both the fee AND the electronic application must be paid/submitted by the due date for your application to be considered complete. 
  • Half of the service hours (5 Valhalla/10 Individual) are due on Jan 17, 2020 by 3pm in NHS box in the main office. This is the same deadline as the Application and Fee. The remainder of service hours (5 Valhalla/10 Individual) are due on March 27, 2020 by 3pm in the NHS box in the main office. Do not turn in forms to NHS officers- they are not authorized to collect them. Forms can be picked up in the main office or printed from this website on the 'forms' page or accessed via the facebook page.
  • Remember that full IB Diploma candidates (11th and 12th grade) are exempt from the 20 Individual Hours. Everyone does the 10 Valhalla hours.
  • There are absolutely NO exceptions to any of the deadlines. REALLY.

REQUIREMENTS FOR NHS 2019-20

  1. GPA Requirement: 3.5 cumulative (FOR ALL STUDENTS)
  2. Hours Requirement:
    1. 10 Valhalla Hours (FOR ALL STUDENTS)
    2. 20 Individual Service Hours (Full IB Diploma Students Exempt – jrs/srs)
  3. Freshman: You are required to fulfill the Valhalla and Individual Service Requirements this year (9th grade) in order to be eligible for membership AFTER your grades for the entire year have been entered. The reasoning for this is that we need to have a year of High School cumulative GPA that will be checked at the end of this (9th grade) year after final grades are submitted in June- that, along with your hours, will be used to determine your eligibility for membership in the IHS Valhalla chapter of NHS. Your NHS Certificate for your 9th grade year will be available for pick up from NHS Advisory at the start of your Sophomore year (details available online).
To reiterate:
1) Electronic Application/Intent to Join is due Jan 17, 2020 by 3pm 
2) Half of your hours (5 Valhalla, 10 Individual) forms are also due by Jan 17, 2020 by 3pm  
3) Your $10 non-refundable membership application fee must be paid Jan 17, 2020 by 3pm to the ASB Cashier
4) Remaining 5 Valhalla/10 Individual hours forms are due March 27, 2020 by 3pm
5) AFTER getting final grade reports in June, the NHS Advisor will post a final list of all 9th graders who are accepted (outside of 915) and your certificates will be available for pick up in September before school starts (don't email her in July or August asking...). 
 
  1. No hours awarded for ‘helping’ teachers- Valhalla or Individual.
  2. Hours verification: 5 Valhalla/10 Individual due when Application/Fee are due in January, 5 Valhalla/10 Individual due on Final Hours Due Date in March at hours deadline (you can turn hours in early or as you do them).
  3. More than 1 Academic Dishonesty incident (cumulative) on record means no NHS membership eligibility.
  4. Must be a member of NHS for 3 of 4 IHS years INCLUDING Senior Year to earn Honor cord at graduation (or majority of time at IHS including Senior Year).
  5. Summer camps, retreats, trips- max of 8 hours earned per day- must be verified by supervisor that you were working those hours.
  6. No double dipping- hours that you are counting for ANY other club or activity (DECA, Amnesty, Key Club as examples), including CAS hours or any paid activities are not eligible for NHS hours.
  7. Only specific Church-sponsored activities are eligible for individual hours- see information online for requirements and guidelines. Must benefit community as a whole.
  8. Hours/Award year is always from the day after Induction until the due date the following year- so for 2019-20, it is May 21, 2019-March 27, 2020.
  9. Who is eligible for NHS Officer: Jrs and Srs who were also members as Sophs.
  10. Link Leaders can claim a total/maximum of 7 (seven) hours for their participation in Link Day Orientation activities at the start of the school year.

Valhalla Hours (10 Required for ALL Students)

  • Regularly check website for upcoming opportunities (under “Valhalla Hours”). Also check the facebook page maintained by our Officers.

Individual Service Hours (20 hours for all students ASIDE FROM Full IB Diploma Candidates 11/12th Grade)

  • Check website for ideas (under “Community Service Hours” link).

Important Reminders

  • All hours forms are located in the main office and are attached to the website under the link “forms/handouts.”
  • Do NOT wait until the last minute to get hours accomplished. Valhalla hours are very specific opportunities that need to be completed throughout the school year. It is NOT the job of the Officers to come up with last-minute Valhalla opportunities the week before the Hours deadline. 

Questions? 

Email:  lrichards@nsd.org (Ms.Richards, NHS Advisor)


*For the individual service hours , you have choice in the activity in which you participate.  HOWEVER -- paid work, working for an immediate supervisor who is a parent (or guardian), working at a for-profit agency, duties in extra-curricular events in which you're already involved are unacceptable for credit.  Church related activities are acceptable only if they help the community at large (e.g., a canned food drive for the poor in your community); National Honor Society requires inductees to fulfill the needs of the community at large.  See "Community Service suggestions" link for further ideas. 

**For the Valhalla hours , you MUST participate in the Inglemoor "Valhalla" organized or sponsored opportunities.  See "Valhalla Hours" link for further opportunities. 

For summer camp, retreats, and similar hours opportunities- you are allowed to count a maximum of 8 hours per day- and those must be verified by your supervisor who can attest that you were actually volunteering and working during all 8 hours.  These must be volunteer, community service opportunities- you can't get paid or otherwise compensated for these hours and they can't count for credit to any other organization (no 'double dipping'). Always ask the Advisor before assuming that your hours will be applicable if there is any question.

Valhalla Opportunities

For the Valhalla hours, you MUST participate in the Inglemoor "Valhalla" sponsored opportunities. DO NOT ASSUME THAT AN EVENT IS VALHALLA! Double check before attending a volunteer event. Valhalla hours must be organized by our officers and benefit our community. Always make sure to bring the Valhalla Service Hour with you to the event so that the coordinator can sign it. Our new officers are busy organizing Valhalla hour opportunities. Make sure you check this page, GMI, and the IHS National Honor Society Instagram account. See the NHS Advisor with further questions. 

**Remember: if you are a full IB Diploma Candidate you only have to complete the 10 Valhalla hours, NOT the 20 Individual hours as well.

**To get approved for offering a Valhalla event we need the following information, in the format listed, in order for our Officers to vote on it for approval. Once we have done so we will let you know our decision and if we approve it, will start advertising it. 

Name/Title of Event

Date/Time/Location

Number of Volunteers/Job Description

How to sign up

Contact Person for Questions/Approved Person to sign off on Valhalla hours forms.

Upcoming Events:

Watch GMI, check the facebook page, Instagram page, and check flyers around the school for info on any upcoming events. We add events throughout the year as they get approved- check back often.

Upcoming Valhalla Opportunities:
 

34) Earn Valhalla or Individual hours helping out at the Gymnastics Meet!

Wednesday, December 4th. We need people to help set up and take down the equipment. 

Set Up: Shift 1 2:30-5, Shift 2 6-9, Shift 3 8:30-10, Inglemoor Gym

Volunteers will help set up and take down equipment as well as help run the meet (variety of tasks), for the 1st and 3rd shift 20 students are needed, for the 2nd shift 6 students are needed.

Ability to lift light weight for equipment set up and take down is a requirement.

Sign up by emailing Amanda Farrenkopf at afarrenkopf@nsd.org or by emailing April Nakata at anakata@nsd.org 

They will also be the ones to sign forms. 

Reminders:  Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. They need to be filled out BEFORE you give them to the event coordinator!  Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all. THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

 

33) Earn Valhalla or Individual hours volunteering with Student Music Initiatives!

What: Christmas Music for the Cure

Where: Alderwood Mall

When: December 8, 14-15, 21-23 11am-5pm

Click on the link to see the sign up form and sign up for shifts. Students are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts.  https://forms.gle/BBx6jfDmzATn4qG1A

Contact/questions/authorized signatory for forms: Dennis Ni, SMI President 2019-2020

(206)-446-2501

dennisni2020@gmail.com

Reminders:  Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. They need to be filled out BEFORE you give them to the event coordinator!  Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all. THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

 

32)Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours helping out fat Science Night!

Shelton View has Exploring Science Night on Friday, December 6 from 6-8 pm. 

Canyon Park Middle School, in the cafeteria.

Here is a link to a SignUpGenius.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4cadab2da13-exploring3

Questions/Signatory for forms: Steven Rubenstein 206-250-7655 rubenstein.steven@gmail.com

Reminders:  Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. They need to be filled out BEFORE you give them to the event coordinator!  Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all. THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

31) Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours helping out for the IHS Winter Toy Drive!!

December 6th to December 18th in the ASB Student Center to benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital

Needed: new toys to donate! Toy possibilities/suggestions are as follows: crayons, children’s picture books, coloring books, small toys, stuffed animals, baby blankets , baby wraps 

1 toy = 1 hour, limit of 2 hours earned possible. 

Authorized Signatories: Ms Kowalski or Ms Kiel (The ASB Coordinator or the ASB Cashier)

Reminders:  Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. They need to be filled out BEFORE you give them to the event coordinator! If you don’t have them filled out appropriately, they have been instructed to not sign them. Forms will not be signed retroactively. 

 

30) Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours helping out at the Northshore Jazz Festival!!

Date/Time/Location: Bothell High School

Date is Saturday Nov. 23. Times are 7:00 am until 9:00 pm.

They need 15-20 Volunteers. Duties include stage crew, office help, runners, and camera operation. To sign up see Mr. Fix or email cfix@nsd.org with questions. He will also sign off on your forms.

Reminders:  Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. They need to be filled out BEFORE you give them to the event coordinator!  Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all. THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

 

29) Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours helping out at the Moorlands Craft Fair!!

DEC 6, 2019, SET UP 4-6PM

DEC 7, 2019, CRAFT FAIR 9AM – 4PM

LOCATION:  MOORLANDS ELEMENTARY GYMNASIUM

Check the link to sign up for jobs: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d45a5ac2ea3fb6-moorlands

Contact Tina with questions:

Tina Storms, Moorlands Elementary, Make It Take It Coordinator

206-200-9845

tina.storms@frontier.com

Reminders:  Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. They need to be filled out BEFORE you give them to the event coordinator!  Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all. THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

 

28) Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours helping out the IHS Gymnastics team!

IHS Gymnastics Inventory, Saturday November 16th, 1-4, IHS Gym

Helping take out, set up, and put away equipment, 10 volunteers needed

Some items are heavy, ability to lift some light weight

Contact/questions/sign up: Amanda Farrenkopf afarrenkopf@nsd.org or April Nakata renewhitney2@yahoo.com

 

27) Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours helping out at the Rotary Santa Breakfast!

Northshore Rotary Club is hosting the Santa Breakfast on Saturday, December 7th at Northshore Middle School, and need volunteers to help with Face painting, making balloon creatures (training provided), serving breakfast, setting placemats, silverware, etc., and help  with clean up. They also need help at check in in the gym, Santa helpers, pictures and more. They would love to have anyone who speaks Spanish or any other 2nd language to help with Interpretation.

Volunteers needed from 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Rotary also provides breakfast to volunteers if you arrive around 7:00 AM . Check in is in the Cafeteria with Cheryl Bosh.

With questions or to sign up, contact Cheryl Bosh at cbosh@bannerbank.com

425-761-5525, cell

425-398-0559, office

Email or phone Cheryl Bosh before November 30th 

Reminders:  Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. They need to be filled out BEFORE you give them to the event coordinator!  Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all. THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

 

26) Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours helping out at the Bothell Tree Lighting Festival!

Bothell’s Tree Lighting Festival on Main Street

Sunday December 1, 2019

A Holiday Market will be in the parking lots north of Main Street and will begin at 2 PM, as will the Food Truck Court.  Need students holding signs to inform visitors of various activities throughout the Festival, as well as dressing up in costumes, tons of positions- ask organizer for specifics. The Festival starts at 4:30 PM.

Students can do one shift or both.  There will be job descriptions to hand out.  

Shift 1: 1:30 PM-4:15 PM

Shift 2: 4-7 PM (often, an activity will actually end at 6:30 PM)

Students are welcome to stay longer if they want the hours…until shortly after 7 PM.  

Questions or to sign up, students need to contact Susan Gardner directly by email or home phone: 425-483-2295.  It is a landline…NO TEXTING!

sgardner3@mindspring.com

Reminders: Need to dress for the weather!  (Think soaking rain and be pleasantly surprised if it is something else;).

Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. They need to be filled out BEFORE you give them to the event coordinator!  Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all. THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

25) Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours helping out the Friends of Bothell Library!

Where: Meeting room of the Bothell Library
 
When:
Wednesday Nov.20th: 12pm and 8pm
Thursday Nov 21st: 10am and 8pm
Friday Nov 22nd:10am and 4pm
Saturday Nov 23rd:  2pm to 5pm
 

Duties: Sorting books, opening boxes, organizing into categories, clean up and take down. 

Contact info/sign up/questions/signatory for forms is Betty Green, President FOBL

Her contact info is:
Phone (206)588-5856
Email: betty@verdant.org

Reminders: Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all.  THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

24) Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours tutoring at NMS!!

Opportunity #1:  Homework Club at NMS. Tues/Thurs from 3:15 - 4:45, NMS library. Help students with homework and organization for their classes. It is preferred that student commit to coming regularly so they can build relationships with students. Up to 5 volunteers per day. Ability to help students with 6th-8th grade level homework, especially math. Help breakdown and explain concepts in a supportive environment.

Contact Tiffany Rodriguez trodriguez@nsd.org to sign up and with questions.

Opportunity #2:: 1:1 Tutor for student with special needs, NMS after school Tue or Thur in library from 3:15-4:45 during HW club. Support a student with special needs to grow their math and reading skills. Kind, patient, ability to break down concepts and explain in a supportive environment. One consistent tutor. Commitment for extended period of time.

Contact Corey Wackerly - cwackerly@nsd.org to sign up and with questions.

Reminders: Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all.  THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

23) Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours donating for the ASB Sock Drive!

People could bring their donations in before school  to the student center during the 2 weeks of the drive, from November 13- November 27. Ms. Kowalski and Ms. Kiel can both sign off on forms when people bring their donations in the morning. 

When/Where: November 13- November 27th, bring donations before school to the Student Center

What: Bring new adult size socks - 5 pairs equals 1 Valhalla/Individual Service hour, limit of 2 hours possible

For questions and to sign your NHS Forms, contact: Ms. Kowalski or Ms. Kiel. You must show your donation to them before they will sign forms. ALSO- your forms must be completely filled out aside from the signature or they will not sign it. They will not sign any forms retroactively.

22) Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours helping out at Sorenson!

Parent Education Night, Tuesday, November 19th, 6-7:30PM, Sorenson Early Childhood Center

They are looking for volunteers to assist with child care. Some children will have special needs. They are looking for 2-3 volunteers.

They would prefer someone who has experience and/or is comfortable working with children, experience with special needs would be great but is not expected. Wear comfortable attire. Volunteers would show up at 5:50 and would meet the other child care team. They would provide child care during the talk and would help tidy the child care room at the end.

Please contact: Erinn Zavaglia (425) 408-5566 ezavaglia@nsd.org to sign up and with questions. 

Reminders: Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all.  THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

22) Earn Valhalla or Individual Service Hours helping out MY village NW

My VillageNW is a local non-profit organization that aims to serve the needs of children with special needs and their families in the Northshore Region. We are in need of volunteers for our two major events this year; Special Santa and the Can Do 5k. 

1. Special Santa (https://myvillagenw.org/special-santa/)is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Eastside Foursquare Church (down the road form Inglemoor) from 8:30-5:30. There are two separate shifts from which students can sign up. Here is the link to the service positions available:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4dadaf28aa8-volunteers2

Students should dress comfortably and will be provided with a volunteer t-shirt . There are no special skills required, but students should be comfortable working with young children with special needs. The day is all about these young children and giving them an incredible experience with a day of crafts, treats and a visit with Santa. Many para-educators and teachers from NSD volunteer at the event.  

2. On Saturday, April 25, 2020, My Village NW will be hosting our 11th annual Can Do 5k (https://cando5k.org).  Students should dress comfortably and appropriate for the weather of the day as the Can Do is an outdoor event. 

Reminders: Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all.  THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

 
To sign up or with questions, contact:
Amy Young: amylouyoung@me.com
My Village NW, Board of Directors

206-484-0042

20) Earn Valhalla or Individual Service Hours helping out at Math Olympiad 2020

Location: IHS

Date: March 21, 20

Time: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Different 2 hr time slots available)

Student volunteers needed for the following:

Help setup classrooms, place signs, deliver tests, direct traffic (cars, students & parents), runner for score sheets & put classes in order after the event.

12-14 student volunteers needed

Sign up here:

Math Olympiad 2020 Volunteer Sign-up

Reminders: Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all.  THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

Contact persons: Niki Smith & Gazi Saleh (nsmith2@nsd.org or gsaleh@nsd.org)

19) Earn Valhalla or Individual Service Hours helping out at Arrowhead!

What: Arrowhead Elementary Fall Dance 

Where: Arrowhead Elementary Gym

When: Friday October 25, 6:15pm - 8:45pm

Job Description - We need 5-ish (see link below) to help set up, clean up, supervise  (keep kids safe: off the stage, not running, not leaving the gym, supervising quiet room, etc.)

How to sign up - click link - https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0e4ea4ad2ea7fd0-ahhunters

Contact Person for Questions/Approved Person to sign off on Valhalla hours forms: Maggie Rynearson at maggierynearson@live.com

Reminders: Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all.  THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

18) Earn Valhalla or Individual Service Hours helping out at the Fall Family Festival!

Sandburg & DCS PTSA Fall Family Festival

Date:  October 25, 2019

Time:  5:45-8:45

What is needed:  We need volunteers to help keep young kids in lines for our inflatable bounce house attractions, help in our quiet/sensory area, volunteers in our games area, and a handful of small rotating jobs.

**We would also ask for a bit of help cleaning up after the event.** 

If you are interested, please email:  Sandburg.Sarah@gmail.com

Reminders: Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all.  THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

17) Earn Valhalla or Individual Service Hours helping out Kenmore Middle School!

Event: Kenmore Heritage Society PopUp Museum

Location: Hanger at Town Square – Kenmore: 6728 NE 181st Street (across from City Hall)

Date: Oct 20th

Time: Event lasts from 1:00 to 3:00 – would like volunteers from 12:30 to 3:30

Signup Method: email suzanne_greathouse@yahoo.com

Contact and signing forms: Suzanne Greathouse (Vice President and Program Director for Kenmore Heritage Society)

Dress Code: We will provide T-shirts for event, otherwise no special dress

Special skills:

  • Outdoor games (2 volunteers)– able to interact with kids, teach and monitor games – must like kids and be able to ensure a safe and positive experience
  • Artifact Table (2 volunteers) – able to engage strangers and initiate conversation about artifacts
  • Trivia Contests (1) – become familiar with the trivia answers/contest and be able to grade tests
  • Set up and Clean up – no special skills – all volunteers can help with this

Reminders: You are a representative of IHS and we expect you to act with professionalism and courtesy to all. If you SIGN UP you need to SHOW UP because they are counting on you.

Calling all Valhalla students!!

There is a new "shift" available at Woodmoor's carnival Monster Mash (see the earlier post for that Valhalla opportunity for more details) from  6:00-7:30 on October 25th that we are trying to fill (it's OK to sign up for both volunteer times). Please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CADA82DAAFA7-monster1 to sign up for running game stations.

16) Earn Service Hours helping out at Eastside Baby Corner!

Where/What/When: Monday evening, Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning shifts available.

Help fill a week's worth of wardrobe for kids in need, sort and organize clothing for redistribution to kids in need in King County.

Students can sign-up individually online at this link: https://babycorner.volunteerhub.com/lp/northshore

Reminders:

  • Dress in layers, the warehouse is cold in the winter and hot in the summer.
  • For your safety, please wear closed toe shoes.
  • Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated while you volunteer.
  • It is the volunteer's responsibility to track his or her hours for community service. EBC will provide a tracking form if needed.
  • Please arrive on time.

With questions please contact Kelly Costinett, contact info below.
425.865.0234
425.209.1136 (direct)

15) Earn Service Hours helping at Kenmore Bingo!

Where/What/When: Kenmore Elementary Bingo night, Friday, October 18th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Kenmore Elementary gymnasium (located at the back of the school).

Bingo night is a fun, community building event at Kenmore Elementary for all students to participate. Volunteers help with food sales (no money handling, but passing out food), entering the bingo numbers, and serving as spotters/collecting completed bingo cards. It's an upbeat event and the elementary school kids LOVE seeing older students there helping out. Hope you can join us! We need 6 volunteers.  

It is a casual event, normal school day attire is appropriate. 

Contact person for event:
Emy Hollander & Kelly Poort (PTA co-chairs of Bingo event).
Email Emy at emygamb@hotmail.com to sign up- either of them can sign any volunteer forms for the two hour volunteer shift from 6:00pm-8:00pm.


14) Earn Service Hours helping out at Woodmoor!

What: Monster Mash at Woodmoor

Date: Friday, October 25th event is 6:30-8:00 but 6:00-8:30 to include set up and clean up

We need 50 volunteers! Volunteers responsibilities:

*6:00-7:30 shift : Meet in the gym to listen to directions, then take your game station with your partner and set it up. Help elementary students play a game and win prizes.

*7:30-8:30 shift: With a partner, help elementary students play a game and win prizes. Clean up game station and bring materials to the gym.

This is a family event, come prepared to have fun with the kids and wearing a costume is highly encouraged!

Reminders: If you SIGN UP you need to SHOW UP because they are counting on you! You are a representative of IHS and we expect you to act with professionalism and courtesy to everyone. 

Contact Kari Stokes with questions at 425-408-5630 or email kstokes@nsd.org

Sign Up Link: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4cada82daafa7-monster1

13) Earn Valhalla or Individual Service Hours Tutoring for Study Buddies!

  • Study Buddies: peer tutoring, offered Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year from 2:35pm to 3:30pm in room 926.
  • Volunteers will work with students who attend Study Buddies. This will entail sitting one-on-one with mostly 9th and 10th graders and assisting them with various homework assignments. The goal  is to have 5-6 peer tutors available every Tuesday and Thursday.
  • Peer tutors will attend a short required training. See Ms. Walker for more information and for how to sign up. 

12) Earn Valhalla or Individual Service Hours helping out at Maplewood School Carnival in Edmonds!

WHEN: Friday, Sept 27th from 3:30-7:30

WHERE: Maplewood School in Edmonds

Details:

  • We need 10 student volunteers to help with face painting, food booth, cotton candy, ticket sales, auction, setting up and taking down…
  • First 10 students get the chance to do this, need to have registered and confirmed by Sept 20th. 
  • To sign up, email or text Lori Wendt at tlfwendt@frontier.com or text 425-220-0474 
  • She is the contact person for questions. She will also sign off on your service hour forms. 
  • Reminders: Bring your service hour forms to get signed off on when you are done. Dress appropriately. You are a representative of IHS and we expect that you act with professionalism and courtesy to all.  THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU, SO IF YOU SIGN UP YOU NEED TO SHOW UP.

11) Valhalla or Individual Service Hour Opportunity!

Come help assemble “What to Do Next” packets for applicants who are applying for citizenship at our September Citizenship Day. The commitment is about 2-3 hours on Monday the 9th, or Monday 16th of September. This is a great opportunity to learn about immigration and the process of becoming a citizen from people working in a non-profit. Pizza will be provided!

WHEN: Monday September 9th, 4pm-6pm or Monday September 16th, 3:30pm-6pm

WHERE: OneAmerica Office, 1225 S Weller St, Suite 430

WHAT: Assembling “What to Do Next” folders for citizenship applicants. Pizza will be provided!

To sign up, click HERE!

Text (206) 926-3924 or email mennah@weareoneamerica.org for more information

10) Earn Individual or Valhalla Hours Helping Earth Corps!

If you don't know how to sort the trash, ask someone from Earth Corps!

What: Standing by the trash, recycling and composting bins in the cafeteria in order to help students sort their lunch remains and silverware correctly and appropriately at the start of the school year.

When: 9/9 – 11/1 Last 10 minutes of each lunch/ Cafeteria by the central recycling bins

Details:

  • 80 slots that are 10 minutes each and require 10 volunteers each. 
  • There will be a sign in sheet posted in the ASB room, check in with an Earth Corps member during lunch. 
  • Bring your completed Valhalla or Individual hours forms to get signed off.

Contact/Questions.Hours Forms Signatories: Aditi Jain, Sonya Sheptunov, Zaina Risvi, Ms. Black sblack@nsd.org, 1038019@apps.nsd.org

9) Earn Individual or Valhalla Hours Helping at Woodmoor!

PTSA WELCOME BACK CELEBRATION 

WHAT: Woodmoor's annual Open House and PTSA Welcome Back day is coming up and volunteers are critical to the success of our event. We need volunteers to help with setup, running activity tables, and cleanup.  We need at least one of the volunteers to have a WA State Food handlers permit.  This may be a good one for a high school student that already had a job in food service. 

WHERE: Location: Woodmoor Elementary (Small Playground) 

WHEN: Date:  AUGUST 28th (4:00 - 7pm)

Times/To Sign up: https://woodmoorptsa.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d66f51577f21222dab56c7566&id=8270714d8a&e=bceb771e47

Contact Person: Dawn Olmsted 
woodmoorptsachair@gmail.com or
Christina Pierce  veryna2002@yahoo.com

8) Earn Individual or Valhalla hours helping the IHS Football Boosters!

The Football Boosters once again will have multiple opportunities for NHS students to earn Valhalla Hours this Fall. Here is our list, which we’ve expanded to include a Student Photographer for C-Team and a Senior Nite Assistant:

WHAT: Viking Spirit Wear Assistant – 2+ hours (2 slots per date)

WHERE: @ Pop Keeney Field – Viking Spirit Wear Table (next to the main Bathroom)

WHEN: 6:30 pm – Half-time

DUTIES:  Assist Booster Parent(s) with set up of Spirit Wear inventory; assist customers with selection of IHS Hoodies and miscellaneous Viking items (decals, blankets, programs) for purchase.  IMPORTANT:  should be personable, out-going and comfortable with direct customer service.  At Half-Time, assist with packing up of sales inventory.  Will not handle any monetary transactions.

DATES: 

1) Friday, 9/20
2) Thursday, 9/26
3) Thursday, 10/10 (Homecoming)
4) Friday, 10/25 (Senior Nite)

Team Dinners - Weekly – 1 hour credited (2 slots available per date)
@ IHS usually in the Cafeteria (see comments in DATES)

DUTIES:  Assist Booster Parent(s) with simple set up of pre-arranged team dinner meal. Assist with service of Team Dinner. Includes a meal for you! Reports to Mrs. Dawnya (Costilla) Brown.

DATES:  All Team Dinners are held weekly the day prior to the Varsity Game.  Exact times and location will vary based on the Varsity Game schedule.  Most dinners will be in the Cafeteria at approximately 6:00 pm. If interested, please check the game schedule and contact Mrs. Ingersoll with questions for specific weeks. 

C-Team Photographer  (NEW!) – Approx up to 2+ hours per home game (1 slot**)
@ IHS Home Field – we anticipate four or five games

TIME & DATES:  To be announced

DUTIES:  Shoot action and close-up photos of the C-Team, coaches and fans during Home Games.  Upload those photos to the Viking Football Team Google Photo Album.  Reports to the C-Team Parent (tbd). Photos may be used in game programs, our social media sites and videos; student(s) will be credited for their work in all publications. TheC-Team VALHALLA PHOTOGRAPHER will have a Field Pass and be provided with training regarding field protocols (where to shoot), as well as have permissions to the Viking Football Photo Site. Hours will be credited based on the time spent shooting during games and uploading to our site. **Would prefer the same student through the season. 

NOTE:  the C-Team Schedule will be set in late August. Games are typically on a Monday or Wednesday, with a start time of 6:30 pm, but this can vary and can also change at the last minute.  **If you cannot commit to all games, but just one or two, that is fine!  Contact Mrs. Ingersoll as the season gets near.

Senior Nite Assistant (NEW!) - 1 hour credited (1 slot)
FRIDAY, October 25th
@ Pop Keeney Field
5:45 pm (approximately; to be confirmed)

DUTIES:  Assist the lead volunteer Football Booster Parent on the field with coordination and logistics of the Senior Nite recognition events (duties can include set up of pre-ordered balloons, distribution of flowers to parents, lining up of parents and players for announcements, and more). Senior Night is a tight schedule per KingCo requirements. This Valhalla Student should be personable, out-going, pro-active and willing to adjust to emergencies or last minute changes.  Dress for the weather.  Will report to the assigned volunteer parent, to be announced.  

End of Year Awards Nite – 2+ hours (up to 4 slots)

DATE:  Tuesday, Nov 12th (anticipated)
@ IHS – Cafeteria & Little Theater
TIME:  early evening (tba)

DUTIES:  Duties are still to be determined, but will range from AV setup and assistance, to décor, to food service.  Interested students should contact Mrs. Ingersoll to confirm their time as the season progresses. Valhalla Students will work with and report to Mrs. Molly Hill. 

GENERAL Requirements for all events:

  • Contact Mrs. Tana Ingersoll at secretary@inglemoorfootballboosters.com.
  • Valhalla Students must include a student email address for all reminders from the Boosters.  We use SignUp Genius.com for scheduling and reminders. Note: we will not communicate with parents regarding Valhalla Hours. This is a student responsibility. 
  • Students must bring their Valhalla Hours sheet to the event with the description of duties already completed. We do not have copies and our volunteer parents will not be able to back-date if you forget your form.
  • Students must be on time for their shift. Our volunteer parents count on them! Any student who commits but does not show for their event will not be invited back.
  • IMPORTANT:  All Valhalla Students should wear VIKING Colors to all events and dress for the weather (e.g., outside, on Fall nights, at Pop Keeney Field!).  Please, no shreds while assisting.

7) Earn Service Hours at Community Serve Day!

Community Serve Day is a collaborative effort between local churches, school districts, PTSA’s, non-profits, and businesses that mobilize as one for our community. For one day we come together to help schools get ready for the new school year, preparing classrooms and school grounds to become a premier learning environment for our kids. Projects include helping teachers set up classrooms, as well as improving the campuses through painting, repairs, beautification, and more.

Where: Inglemoor High School

When: Sunday, August 25th, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Requirements: most of the work will be outdoors so "gardening" type clothing. Garden gloves are a plus.

Sign up:  For more information about Community Serve Day and to sign up to volunteer, visit: communityserveday.org.

Person in Charge/Valhalla Signatory: Site leader is Brenda Baldwin - she is also who will sign for the hours.

6) Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours helping out at the Summer Institute!

WHERE: IHS

WHEN: Aug 20-22

Times/To Sign Up:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c0lWTjl0lSFaxQ4FwkOFz5ABLXqPiuLdgyVwHla7GjU/edit#gid=0

Contact Person: Gazi Saleh gsaleh@nsd.org and/or Niki Arnold Smith narnoldsmith@nsd.org

5) Earn Valhalla or Individual service hours helping NMS prepare for Jump Start!

1. Northshore Middle School needs help stuffing packets for Jump Start Day (fees and photos). We'll start at 9:30am. The more help we have, the sooner we'll be done!!

When: Thursday, August 15th from 9:30-noon (if we have a lot of help we may be done sooner).

Questions? Contact Darcy Iwen, DarcyMIwen@hotmail.com. Forms can be signed by any PTSA officer, the office manager (Leah Gilbert), or the school secretary (Deepika Uliyar).

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CADAE2EA3FE3-packet2

2. Help NMS set up for Jump Start Day (fees and photos) on Wednesday, August 20 from 8-11am. We need 4-6 people to assist with setting up tables, etc. to get the gym ready for parents and students the next day.

Questions? Contact Darcy Iwen, DarcyMIwen@hotmail.com. Forms can be signed by any PTSA officer, the office manager (Leah Gilbert), or the school secretary (Deepika Uliyar).

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CADAE2EA3FE3-setup

3. Join us at Northshore Middle School on Jump Start Day (fees and photos)! We need volunteers to help distribute school packets and PE uniforms, photo helpers, and greeters.

When: Wednesday, August 21st from 7:45-3 (three different shifts available)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CADAE2EA3FE3-jump2

4) Earn Valhalla or Individual service hours helping the Inglemoor PTSA Emergency Preparedness on Community Serve Day!

WHEN: Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

WHERE: Inglemoor High School (near the back field)

WHAT: 10 volunteers are needed to help inventory and organize emergency supplies.  Some heavy lifting will be required and come prepared to get dirty.

Signers:  Ember Fry and Laurie Rector can sign hour forms the day of the event.

Interested: Contact Ember Fry at emberafry@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.  Volunteers will be notified of selection by email.

3) Earn Valhalla or Individual Hours helping out at the POPS Concert!

WHEN: June 6th

WHERE: Northshore Community Source, 10301 NE 145th St Kirkland WA 98034

Volunteers need to wear all black from head to toe.

Contact Person: Ember Fry will sign off on hours at the concert. Email Lisa Nelson with questions at lisan@on74th.com

Sign up: 
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2821695/false?fbclid=IwAR2Ih9Lw2zVTVtj92emXqEqDrruh5bJ9ICYVra3VJghKXJEjXYixsvxQAmI#/invitation

2) Help at the Arrowhead Elementary Carnival!

WHERE: 6725 NE Arrowhead Drive, Kenmore

WHEN: Friday, June 7, 5:30 - 8:00pm

TIME: Two shifts available: 5:15-6:45pm and 6:45-8:00pm

Signup genius link:
 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b48a9ad23a31-arrowhead

Up to 25 volunteers needed

Game instructions will be available when students arrive and check-in at the volunteer table.

Jenny Wang will be at the volunteer table to provide instructions and sign Honor Society forms. 425-318-9446, jenniferwang.jcw@gmail.com

1) Attention all NHS 9-11th graders! If you want to earn Valhalla hours for NEXT year, sign up with Ms. Richards to volunteer to hand out programs at graduation on June 18th 2019 at Angel of the Winds Event Center in Everett. Volunteers need to show up by 2:30 pm and can either stay to watch the ceremony (it starts at 3:30) or leave after handing out programs. Email Ms. Richards to sign up with your first, last name, student number, and current grade level in school. First 10 responses get the chance to do this!

Individual Service Hour Ideas

*For the INDIVIDUAL service hours , you have choice in the activity in which you participate.  HOWEVER -- paid work, working for an immediate supervisor who is a parent (or guardian), working at a for-profit agency, duties in extra-curricular events in which you're already involved are unacceptable for credit.  Church related activities are acceptable only if they help the community at large (e.g., a canned food drive for the poor in your community); National Honor Society requires inductees to fulfill the needs of the community at large. You can tutor in an NSD classroom and count those as community service hours.

For summer camp, retreats, and similar hours opportunities- you are allowed to count a maximum of 8 hours per day- and those must be verified by your supervisor who can attest that you were actually volunteering and working during all 8 hours.  These must be volunteer, community service opportunities- you can't get paid or otherwise compensated for these hours and they can't count for credit to any other organization (no 'double dipping'). Always ask the NHS Advisor before assuming that your hours will be applicable if there is any question. 

**Remember: If you are a full IB Diploma candidate you only have to complete the Valhalla hours. 

 

If you are looking for ideas, check out the link below for info on Special Olympic volunteer opportunities in our area.

http://specialolympicswashington.org/volunteer/event-volunteers/

Contact

NHS Advisor

Ms. Lindsey Richards

Phone Number

425-408-7327

Email

lrichards@nsd.org

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