This week, please enjoy High School North’s student, Molly Herr’s announcement about Sunshine.

Sunshine. Do you ever find yourself just so much more energetic and happy when the sun is out? Believe me, ME TOO!!! When the sun is out, it makes me want to do more, eat healthier, be happy, nice to others and so much more. Healthline says that it is good for everyone to get at least 10-30 minutes of sun several times a week. It is a great source of Vitamin D, which is very good for our bodies. The next time it is sunny out, make a promise to yourself that you will get outside for at least 10 minutes and walk your dog, workout, journal, read a book, go on a bike ride, or even just lay outside and take it all in! When it is sunny out it gets me really excited for warmer days, more outside time, getting tan, and summer. Gloomy days stink, but I know on those kinds of days it just makes me look forward to brighter days. Enjoy your day and I will leave you with this sunny quote, “I hope the morning sun continues to remind you: you are worthy of new beginnings.”

The New Jersey Children's System of Care (CSOC), 1-877-652-7624, serves children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families, children with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families, and children with substance use challenges and their families. CSOC is committed to providing services based on the needs of the child and family in a family-centered, community-based environment.

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https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/institute-for-prevention-and-recovery/programs/communities-that-care/

The Guidance Office will be meeting with Juniors who are learning virtually beginning Wednesday, 4/14 through Wednesday, 4/28.

Students will need to sign up for a virtual appointment with their counselor through Google Calendar.

Appointments can be made at the following links:

Mrs. Lee: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUt2blBDRjUyekJHfGRlZmF1bHR8NmNkMTljZWVmMDQwM2JjZTQ2ZDI2MjMwMDg4ZWRkM2I

Mrs. Riordan: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUNfTUpMeEExQjBFfGRlZmF1bHR8NDlhZDAxNmI2NTlmY2ViYzQyMTFmNTNkODgzMGJjNjg

Mr. Lynch: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUt4NnBUTFJEOWI3fGRlZmF1bHR8ZTc5MjY4OTNiOTNjZTI1MTMzYTg2OTRhYjFkMjY3MDI

Mrs. Stolz:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUlQOFV5WjdQWS03fGRlZmF1bHR8MjMxYjUxODNmYzc3MThmODhlNWQ2NjI3ZTRjMDgyYWQ

Miss. Gottesman: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUNaUkVRVWhpckxhfGRlZmF1bHR8NWIyMzliZDZmYTRlZDdmOTk4MmVmMjg0ZGI5MTY5MDk

**PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENTERED COURSE REQUESTS THROUGH THE PARENT PORTAL PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT** Directions on entering courses can be found at:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUNaUkVRVWhpckxhfGRlZmF1bHR8NWIyMzliZDZmYTRlZDdmOTk4MmVmMjg0ZGI5MTY5MDk

Contact your counselor with any questions

Congratulations to our April Students of the Month, Amanda Brodsky and Michael Indovina!

Amanda has been a member of our Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams. She serves as a TEAM Senior In Charge and is involved with Big Brothers - Big Sisters, Captain’s Crew, Interact, Class of 2021, and Roots and Shoots. Amanda volunteers in school with our Writing Center and outside of school, at Community Medical Center and the Ocean County Library. She has been inducted into the National Honor Society and received her Academic Letter each year of high school. Amanda will be attending Penn State University, majoring in Biobehavioral Health with the hopes of becoming an Occupational Therapist or Physician’s Assistant.

Michael has been inducted into the National Honor Society and the International Thespian Society. He is a member of Nautical Stars Theatre Company, Polaris, and the Fine Arts strand of our Arts Academy. He has earned the Seal of Biliteracy and has been a regional competitor at Poetry Out Loud at the Count Basie Theatre. Michael’s poem, “Little Sister” and his pen and ink artwork, “The Wolf” will be featured at this year’s New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival this spring. Michael is still deciding between Drew University and Wesleyan University, majoring in English and Visual Arts.

Congratulations to our April Staff Member of the Month, Mr. Brian Lomer!

Mr. Lomer has been a Safety Officer here at High School North since 2014. Prior to joining the Mariners, he was employed by the Toms River Police Department for 25 years as both a patrol officer and detective. In his spare time, Mr. Lomer loves to fish, go to the beach, and spend time with his family. Brian grew up in Toms River and moved prior to attending High School North. He is very happy that he does now. So are we!

The Cast, Crew and their families gathered for a special screening on Saturday night in order to honor their senior thespians. It was a wonderful show and congratulations to everyone involved for their hard work and dedication!

Congratulations to the following Authentic Science Research Students who competed & placed in the Jersey Shore Science Fair & all moved on & placed at Delaware Valley against schools from NJ, PA & Delaware.

Vivianna Onofrietti placed 2nd in the Microbiology Category at the Jersey Shore Science Fair & 3rd at the Delaware Valley Science Fair for her Authentic Science Research Project titled “Aloe Vera Gel Effects on Oral Bacteria in Early Childhood Caries” wining $50

Julietta Onofrietti placed 1st in Botany at the Jersey Shore Science Fair & 2nd at the Delaware Valley Science Fair for her Authentic Science Research Project titled “ Fruit Seed Extract Effects on Pathogens Prevalent in Oral Disease” winning $75, a $30,000 scholarship to University of the Sciences & a $15,000 Scholarship to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Giovanna Onofrietti placed 2nd in Biochemistry at the Jersey Shore Science Fair with her Authentic Science Research project “Effects of Bioactive Compounds of Berry Seed Extract on Cariogenic and Periopathogenic Bacteria” Giovanna placed 1st at the Delaware Valley Science Fair in 12th grade Biochemistry & then went on to make Toms River Regional Schools history by placing 2nd out of all the 12 graders earning the Silver Metal & moving on to the International Science & Engineering Fair putting Giovanna in the top 8 of all high school students from 3 states. She won $100 & a $15,000 Scholarship to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Katie Culbert placed 2nd in Environmental at the Jersey Shore Science Fair with her project “Honeybee Health: Continuous-Release Mist Diffusion of Thymol-Based Essential Oils” Katie went on to win 1st place in the 9th grade Environmental category at the Delaware Valley Science Fair & placed 1st out of all the 9th graders earning the Gold Metal & moving on to the International Science & Engineering Fair making Kailyn in the top 4 students out of all high school students from 3 states making Toms River Regional Schools History!

Kaitlyn Culbert 1st runner up for the American Entomological Society - Calvert Award is awarded to outstanding accomplishments in insect-related study, preferably relating to local species. She receives $50, a 1 year membership in AES, and an invitation to an AES meeting in the spring

Way to go you amazing Women in Science!!!!

SHOW YOUR PRIDE FOR YOUR TEAM WITH A LAWN SIGN!!!

Class of 2023 are selling personalized Mariner signs for your front lawn. Each sign is navy with the picture to represent your sport and personalized with your name!!

1 sign is $25, 2 for $40

use the link to complete a form!! https://forms.gle/wkLWYf6W9tJKZSaD6

ALL ORDERS DUE APRIL 30th

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Get a head start on Summer Reading with our online Book Fair! You can shop from the comfort of your own home between April 19th and May 2nd where you'll find a wide selection of books for all ages, some priced as low as $5. Shipping is free for all orders over $30.

Click here to start shopping: https://athomebookfairs.com/home?bfstring=udKYStuL

Our Book Fair partner, Junior Library Guild, has been in this business since 1929, curating an exclusive collection of the most appealing, readable, award-worthy, and diverse books. Eleanor Roosevelt was a founding editorial board member! Her mission was to put the right book in the hands of every reader.

Please reach out if you have any questions or technical issues with the online shop: kivarson@trschools.com