The Viking View The NJH PTO Newsletter - Week of 9/8

Come help out at the Back to school barbecue and school spirit dance

Back to school Barbecue

• Come eat hot dogs at the first annual Back to School Barbecue. Come join the 100+ people that have RSVPed for the first annual Back to School Barbecue. Click the button below (before Monday, September 11) to let us know you're coming. Parents, students and teachers are invited to this free event. Click on the button below to RSVP.

• Come join the barbecue crew. We need ten more people to help serve food or drinks at the Back to School Barbecue. (Thank you so much to the ten people that have already volunteered!) Just indicate on your sign up how long you're available between 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. This is a great way to meet other parents and interact with the students. Click on the button below to volunteer.

• Sign up to bring cookies for the barbecue. We are serving free hot dogs, veggie dogs, chips, drinks and cookies at the barbecue. We're asking for 25 volunteers to each bring 3 dozen cookies to serve at the event. (And yes, store-bought cookies are great.) Thank you so much to the people who have already signed up! You can bring the cookies with you to the event, or send them with your student/drop them off at school, labeled "For the Barbecue," by 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13. Click on the button below to sign up.

School Spirit Dance

• Be a chaperone. AVID is asking for 15 chaperones between 5:20 - 7:00 p.m. at the dance on Thursday, 9/13. Maybe your kid pretends to be mortified at this idea, but having parent volunteers makes it a much better experience for the students and teachers. Recruit a friend and come together! Click the button below to sign up.

• Bring snacks for the dance. If chaperoning doesn't work for your schedule, you can still upgrade the School Spirit Dance experience for the students and teachers by bringing store-bought cookies, snacks or drinks. These can be delivered to school, labeled "For the Dance," by 2:30 on Wednesday, 9/13. Click the button below to sign up.

• Remember your student can buy a ticket at the door or you can click here to buy a dance pass for $12 at the Viking Webstore. This will be a sticker added to your student's Activity Card.

we're off to a great start with the little give!

Thank you for supporting the little give! 43 donors have pitched in to help us raise $1,763 towards our goal of raising $5,500 by the end of September! This money will be used to fund teacher appreciation, grants for student clubs, volunteer appreciation and parent social nights during the fall semester. If you haven't given yet, you can scan the QR code or click on the link below. If you have donated (thank you!), you can help again by spreading the word. Please consider giving $5, $10, $20 or $25. Every dollar counts! Thank you so much for your support.

Activity Highlights

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• 7th Tennis - Last Friday, the Viking 7th grade tennis team got off to a great start at West, winning their first match 16-6. Great serving was key to the victory as well as many miraculous shots. This week the 7th grade white squad defeated South 14-4. Some great net play and consistent serving by the Vikings dominated the South Bobcats. PLAY NORTH TENNIS!
• 7th/8th Football -Congratulations to the Vikings on winning their first home game of the season! Heavyweights won 60 - 0 and Lightweights won 24 - 8.
• 8th/9th Girls Volleyball - The 8th grade girls varsity team beat Les Bois on Friday, and continued their winning streak by defeating East on Wednesday. They also defeated the South Bobcats in this week's game. The scores were 25-22 and 25-10. The 9th grade girls are still undefeated as well, beating South in two sets yesterday. They have won all their games in two sets this season. Way to go, girls volleyball!

upcoming Athletic events

• 7th Tennis - Matches on Wednesday and Friday, September 13 and 15, 3:30. Practice schedule may be found here.
• 7th/8th Football - Game vs. East on Monday, September 11, 3:15.
• 7th/8th Cross Country - Meet Thursday, September 14 at Willow Lane, 3:30.
• 7th/8th Softball - Games Tuesday, September 12, 4:00 and Thursday, September 14, 4:00. Contact Roger Birt for more information.
• 8th/9th Girls Volleyball - Games Wednesday, September 13, 3:30 and Friday, September 15, 3:30.
• 9th Wrestling (Boise High) - Boise Wrestling will be hosting our annual welcome back BBQ September 17th 11:00 a.m. at Eagle Rock Park. We will be grilling up hot dogs and enjoying yard games. We will also be discussing important dates, spirit pack information, our annual salmon dinner fundraiser and other important information. Also please be aware of major things needed prior to wrestling such as; hydration test (dates will be given later), completing paperwork on Aktivate, and a physical. Be Brave!

UPCOMING BAND, Choir and orchestra events

All school events

• Back to School Barbecue - Wednesday, September 13, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. All North parents, students and teachers are invited to join PTO on the North campus for the first annual Back to School Barbecue. Bring your family and come eat hot dogs, veggie dogs, chips and dessert while welcoming new North families and reconnecting with those you already know. Free! Please RSVP by clicking here by Monday, September 11. Please click here to bring cookies or help serve hot dogs.
• School Spirit Dance - AVID is hosting a back to school dance highlighting North athletics and student clubs in the North Cafeteria on Thursday, September 14, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Click here to chaperone or bring snacks.
• Boise Brick House: The Boise Brick House (BBH) is a teen-driven after school drop-in center for high school participants from across the Treasure Valley. BBH offers relaxation with friends, homework, free food, fun activities, and empowering conversations about mental wellness. The BBH is located within walking distance from North, at the corner of 7th and Franklin. Click here for upcoming activities or follow them on Instagram at theboisebrickhouse.
• Want some North Swag? Check out the Viking Gear Store.

Additional Resources

• North Calendar
• North Newsletter (the school's weekly newsletter)
• The Daily Viking Announcements (daily announcements)
• North News (weekly video news report produced by Video Broadcasting students)
• The Viking Post (monthly newspaper produced by Journalism students)
• Counselor's Quarterly Newsletter

Stay Connected

• Send us an email at northjhPTO@gmail.com
• Sign up here to subscribe to the PTO newsletter
• Instagram: follow PTO at northjuniorhighpto and follow the school at northjr.high
• Facebook: follow PTO at North Junior High PTO and follow the school at North Jr High
• Have feedback for how PTO could be better? Email Ellen or Julie and share your ideas.

PTO Board

• Co-Presidents: Paige Gustavsen, Annie Reeder
• Co-Vice Presidents: Ellen Campfield Nelson, Julie Ouchley
• Secretary and Assistant Secretary: Maggie Fullerton, Alicia Lee
• Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer: Nola Walker, Kim Love
• Hospitality: Rosa Urrutia, Becca Hayes and Lauren Pasley
• Volunteer Coordinator: Susan Cornett
• Fundraising: Debra Hodges
• Newsletter: Aimee Shipman