Bronco News- April 2022
For all of our Bronco Families and Students
April Showers bring out Superpowers!
Good morning Bronco Families,
It is already the end of April, and our Broncos continue to shine! There is much to celebrate, but we have to start somewhere. Here goes:
- Drama production put on their outstanding Shakespearean Double Feature- 12th Night and The Tempest, with standout performances by Leo Netzer, Gabrielle Nicolas, and
- Drama I put on their hit murder mystery, 'Next Victim', with performances this week for NHS students during the school day.
- Northgate Choirs finished up their tour, having had opportunities to work with clinicians and perform at Disneyland.
- 15 Northgate juniors have qualified for National Merit Scholarship consideration for 2023! More to come on this exciting announcement soon
- Ms. Howerton and the Senior Class officers planned an outstanding event for our seniors, and Senior Ball 2022 was a beautiful night out on the bay!
This week, we began our CAASPP testing for Juniors and Seniors only, but the test being as significant and time intensive as it is, we alter our bell schedule for two weeks to be a modified block schedule. Check out that schedule below. There are a few times where our bell schedules are altered to the end of the year, including Senior Project (schedule below), A period finals, and finals. Note- this week, we release at 2:25 daily.
AP testing begins after CAASPP testing, and our students who are testing will travel to Willow Creek Center to take their exams. Exams are only a part of the day, so it is important to remember for those students taking these tests that they are only excused from classes during the time of test administration and reasonable travel time. See below for the AP test schedule.
Read on for more information and highlights!
Yours in Partnership,
Kelly Cooper
Principal
Summer School Info- from our counselors
Summer School information:
Counselors have enrolled all students in Summer School who need course remediation. You and your student should have received an email from your counselor notifying you of the enrollment. Please let us know if your student is unable to attend so we can discuss a plan to remediate the course at a later time. If your student has a "D" in a class and would like to enroll in Summer school for grade improvement please let us know. Below is some general information regarding summer school.
Where: Northgate
When: June 8 - July 1, Monday - Friday
Time: 8:00-12:30 for 2 classes (for one class, you will be here for half the time)
Questions? Contact your counselor.
Drama I presents, 'Next Victim'
Varsity Softball continues to rise!
Come out for Senior night against Concord on May 3rd!
Baseball has some big wins this season
It's been a tough, up and down 2022 campagn so far for Broncos baseball. Injuries to key position players and six pitchers have put the Broncos in a difficult position from the very start of the season.
Despite those injuries, the team has rallied to a 7-10 record, with big wins against Maria Carrillo, Miramonte, Livermore, and San Marin. With seven games remaining, the Broncos are still in a position to make a late run and do some damage in NCS playoffs. Getting healthy with definitely be a key to aiding in that effort.
Congrats too to Matt Campopiano, who was nominated for East Bay Times player of the week a few weeks ago!
CA State Seal of Civic Engagement
The State Seal of Civic Engagement is open to all 11th and 12th grade California students who are civically engaged in their communities and take action.
The deadline to send in your final submission for the 2021-22 school year is April 27th.
1. Be on track to graduate to earn a diploma or a Certificate of Completion.
2. Earn a passing grade or better in World History and U.S. History equivalent courses.
3. Participate in one or more informed civic engagement project(s) that address real-world problems and require students to identify and inquire into civic needs or problems, consider varied responses, take action, and reflect on efforts.
4. Participate in the required self-reflection process.
5. Submit a letter of recommendation, completed endorsement form or digital recommendation from an educator, mentor, co-worker/supervisor, student leader, or a civic partner or leader.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Track Update- Miramonte Meet
Girls’ Varsity NG 67 Miramonte 63 Girls’ Frosh NG 69.5 Miramonte 59.5 Boys’ Varsity NG 81 Miramonte 49.99 Boys’ Frosh NG 70 Miramonte 56
Save the Date- If I Could Change the World Projects (10th grade)
Thursday, May 19, 2022, 08:00 AM
Northgate High School, Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Junior Stephanie Dumalig appointed Lieutenant Governor for the Key Club
She has served as a student leader for our Northgate Chapter and in this new role will be assisting many local chapter leaders in their service efforts and in organizing conventions.
Congratulations Stephanie!
Senior Seena Farhadi named to the Youth Hall of Fame!
Congratulations Seena!
This Week at a Glance
Monday April 25th- CAASPP testing- Math- Juniors only: Graduation announcements in the forum; Boys golf at Transbay Tournament
Tuesday April 26th- CAASPP testing- Math- Juniors only- Boys Tennis @ Campolindo; Baseball @ College Park; Softball @ Berean Christian; Senior Night Boys VB vs Campo
Wednesday April 27th- school release at 2:25pm- Boys VB @ College Park HS
Thursday April 28th- CAASPP testing- Math Performance- Juniors only- DAL Trials- Swimming @ Campolindo; Softball vs Benicia; Baseball vs College Park; Boys VB @ Acalanes
Saturday April 30th- DAL Swimming Finals and DAL Track Finals @ Campolindo HS
Choir takes Disney!
Shark Week in Zoology
Diablo Crossfit visits weight training
Congratulations to Boys Golf for their epic win over Miramonte! AND Las Lomas Sweep!
Miramonte came to Boundary today undefeated.
They leave with their first loss!
Our boys did it again 198-200. Very very close.
I could not be any more proud of all the work they have put in to accomplishing this.
2 massive victories over Campo and Miramonte.
Captains Coco Feliciano and Bobby Badakshan leading the way again as top scorers.
Then, the week of April 19th- our boys sweep Las Lomas!
With a fantastic win on senior night, our seniors stepped up and shut the Knights down!
Congrats, golfers!
Spring One Acts are Coming!
April 28th 7pm, April 29th 7pm, April 30th 7pm and May 1st 2pm.
Spring Finals Schedule and Senior Project Minimum Days
All students take spring finals- the last day of school is June 2nd, and there is a ton of activity and assessment before and on that day! Take a look:
May 25 and May 26- Altered Bell Schedule- SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
May 27- A Period Finals - Altered Bell Schedule
May 30- No school- Memorial Day
May 31-June 2 Finals - 2 periods a day, 2 hours per final- altered bell schedule and minimum days (period schedule to follow)
Girls Lacrosse 8-2
Calling all parents of 9-11th grades!
Boys Tennis in 2nd place
Monday, they pulled out a huge 8-1 win over College Park!
Jonathan Lee, #3 singles is undefeated this season!
Senior Corner
Announcements arriving next week!
Senior Circle
Monday, May 16, 2022, 07:00 PM
Northgate High School, Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Senior Breakfast **NEW EVENT**
After breakfast, seniors will head over to the Concord Pavilion for graduation rehearsal!
Graduation Speeches
Graduation Rehearsal (MANDATORY)
Friday, May 27, 2022, 01:00 PM
Concord Pavilion, Kirker Pass Road, Concord, CA, USA
Graduation Parking
Graduation
Friday, Jun 3, 2022, 11:00 AM
Concord Pavilion, Kirker Pass Road, Concord, CA, USA
Senior Night at Swimming!
Season Update from Swimming!
All 4 divisions saw some excellent results at the De La Salle Invitational in March. The Varsity Boys were 1st and the JV Girls finished 2nd.
With one League meet remaining, the Varsity Boys are 2-0-1 with a tie vs Campolindo. The Varsity Girls and both JV squads are 1-2.
Grad Night!
Grad Night 2022
June 4th, 6:30pm-12:30am
Bay Cruise: Dinner, Dancing, and Activities
Price: $150, will increase incrementally as the event approaches
Price includes Cruise and Transportation to and from the event
Use this link to order tickets -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKd1n8iW8a7yFrYo23AQLufUdrVJ3keObADMVe6CQBQgR9iA/viewform
Saturday, Jun 4, 2022, 06:30 PM
Alameda, CA, USA
From our PFC- Staff Appreciation Sign Up
No Place For Hate- Anti-Bullying Tour coming to NHS
Thursday, May 5, 2022, 11:00 AM
Northgate High School, Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Students- Become a Mentor!
Should be able to work well with others, be friendly, and responsible.
Good grades and a good work ethic are a MUST - They should be able to be present as a mentor, willing to give up personal study time to help other students, and have a strategy to keep up with their own work to maintain a mentor position.
Interested? Fill out the google form here- Link for google form app
Opportunity for students- WCPD Chief Community Advisory Board
Become a youth member for the Police Chiefs Community Advisory Board! This board, CAB, meets once a month. They meet with the Chief and the Captains to discuss the ongoing activities of the department and review potential policy changes and potential recruitment.
We believe that this is an awesome opportunity because it provides youth representation in such a divided time. It would help the police department run smoothly and represent the interests of the local community. Attached is a flier and the google forms application. Must be a Walnut Creek resident to apply.
SAVE THE DATE- Walk through Registration 2022
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2022, 08:00 AM
Northgate High School, Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
First day of school 2022-23
Thursday, Aug 11, 2022, 08:30 AM
Northgate High School, Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
COVID protocols and Testing reminders
A few reminders for when your student is sick:
Any student ill with COVID-like symptoms must not return to the site until the following conditions are met:
- Student no longer has symptoms
- Student has been tested for COVID and the test is negative OR
- Student was given an alternate diagnosis from a physician (with documentation) explaining the symptoms
If a student tests positive for COVID, please reach out to Ms Cooper asap to inform her so that contact tracing can be completed, and instructions and support given to student.
We do offer testing twice a week at Northgate, and every day throughout the district. See below for these days and times.
Note- for families who are not receiving their results- you can log in to view these at the phmlaboratories website. Click on patient test results. Follow prompts to get a login code.
The new protocols are as follows:
- testing is ONLY for MDUSD students/staff and athletes will have priority
- preregistration online is no longer required
- for the safety of those on our school campuses, staff/children with notable active symptoms (congestion, fever, vomiting) will be turned away and should be seen by your health provider or at one of the locations noted on the MDUSD website under "Other Testing Locations"
Check the district website for current locations and times.
MONDAYS
College Park High School: 3:30 - 6 pm
Northgate High School: 3 - 6 pm
Riverview Middle School: 3 - 6 pm
Willow Creek Center: 10 am - 5 pm
Ygnacio Valley High School: 3 - 6 pm
TUESDAYS
College Park High School: 3:30 - 6 pm
Mt. Diablo High School: 3 - 6 pm
WEDNESDAYS
Concord High School: 3 - 6 pm
Mt. Diablo High School
Willow Creek Center: 10 am - 5 pm
Ygnacio Valley High School: 3:30 - 6 pm
THURSDAY
Riverview Middle School: 3 - 6 pm
FRIDAY
Northgate High School: 3 - 5 pm
Dent Center (1936 Carlotta Drive) 10am-5pm
SATURDAY
Concord High School - Testing offered by PMH Labs - 10 am - 2 pm
Support from Adult Ed
Did you know that Adult Ed offers support for K-12 teens and families? Please see the attached flyers for:
Teen alcohol, vaping, and drug use workshops for teens/parents to attend together. Offered on Saturdays. See schedule on flyers. Offered in English and in Spanish. Referrals welcomed. (Let us know if you need it translated into another language.) Flyer English HERE Spanish HERE
Anger management workshops for teens/parents to attend together. Offered on Saturdays. Offered in English and in Spanish. Referrals welcomed. (Let us know if you need it translated into another language.)
Certificate/Court Parenting Class offered weekly online and in-person in English or Spanish. (For parents) Flyer English HERE Flyer English In-Person HERE Flyer Spanish HERE
Certificate/Court Anger Management class offered weekly online and in-person in English or Spanish. (For parents) Flyer English HERE Flyer English In-Person HERE Flyer Spanish HERE
Domestic Violence class weekly in English and Spanish Flyer English HERE Flyer Spanish HERE
For more information, feel free to email Parent Ed secretary, Dee Jones, at parented@mdusd.org /ext. 6720 or for Spanish (or English), email Irma Toman, Parent Education Coordinator, at tomani@mdusd.org /ext. 6722. You can also contact Paige Endo, endop@mdusd.org /ext. 6706.
Superintendent Dr Clark's Friday Letter
NHS Academic Counselors are here to help!
Who do I contact?
Academic Counselors
- Last Name A-G- Leanne Owen- owenl@mdusd.org ext 3546
- Last Name H-O Kristen Bligh- blighk@mdusd.org ext 3526
- Last Name P-Z William Stallworth- stallworthw@mdusd.org ext 3539
- College and Career Advisor- Janine Santos- santosj@mdusd.org
Vice Principals
- Last Name A-L Kara Ravina- ravinak@mdusd.org ext 3502
- Last Name M-Z Tyler Rosecrans- rosecranst@mdusd.org ext 3503
Breaking News- *Year 7* for US News and World Report Top Ranking for Northgate High School
Northgate High School
Email: cooperk@mdusd.org
Website: northgatehighschool.org
Location: 425 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Phone: 925 938-0900
Twitter: @northgatehs