Category Archives: NJHS

NJHS Application Help Sessions

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NJHS Application Help Sessions

Last year the WMS NJHS Faculty Council noted that some students might benefit from instruction on how to fill out an application, specifically how to highlight applicable experiences and how to phrase answers to the question(s) being asked.  We decided to offer some application help sessions this year to see if it would improve the quality of applications.

Here are some details about the help sessions:

  • The help sessions are not mandatory.  Students may attend none, one, or multiple sessions.
  • The first 10-15 minutes of the help session will be spent going over some tips for filling out applications.  For the remainder of the session, students can get one-on-one help with their application and/or just sit and work on completing the application.  Passes will be written for the late bus and/or sports.  Students can also leave early if a ride is picking them up.
  • Sessions will run from 3:20-4:00 in the PAC or during Warrior Time (see below).  Please fill out the Google Form if you plan to attend a session.  Students will be sent a reminder email the day before the session.

Help Session Dates:

  • Thursday, February 10 (during Warrior Time)
  • Tuesday, February 15 (after school)
  • Thursday, February 17 (during Warrior Time)
  • Tuesday, February 22 (after school)
  • Thursday, February 24 (during Warrior Time)

Google Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsIP_cDMsXzLQjpCfSzfRucN2jNPaTz8G2puXNH5d7QG9JmA/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

Ashoka Changemaker Mindset

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Do You Have a Changemaker Mindset?

The Ashoka Changemaker Index is a self-assessment tool that will determine where you are on your Changemaker Journey and help you understand and improve your Changemaker Skills.  NOTE:  This is an optional activity, not required.

  • Step 1:  A grown-up at home will need to review and agree to the Privacy Policy so be sure to ask before you begin.
  • Step 2:  Go to: https://cmi.ashoka.org
  • Step 3: Select “TAKE ME TO THE QUIZ”
  • Step 4:  Enter the Access Code: NIG010921BX
  • Step 5:  Take the assessment and then review your results
  • Step 6: Complete the exercises to learn more and how to advance along your Changemaker Journey

 

 

Service Learning Opportunity for Summer 2021

MS Learning Opportunities, NJHS

The Munroe-Meyer Recreational Therapy Program would like to invite you to volunteer!

The program offers student volunteers, ages 13 to 25, hands on experience interacting with children and youth with developmental disabilities.  If you are interested in health care or teaching, this would be a great opportunity.  Find out more and/or apply by clicking the link below.

More Information & Application:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_VWpJHkicreo9BaOnyTKUWKT9eplxS_9/view?usp=sharing

Service Learning Opportunities

MS Learning Opportunities, NJHS

There a many ways to help serve in our community! 

Check out the opportunities below!

Want to keep Omaha beautiful? How about litter clean up?
https://shareomaha.org/litter-cleanups
Make sack lunches for the hungry:
https://shareomaha.org/make-sack-lunches-hungry-during-covid-19
Like to do data entry?
https://shareomaha.org/data-entry-assistant
Want to roll candles?
https://shareomaha.org/candle-rolling
Time on Mondays? Help flood victims
https://shareomaha.org/flood-volunteers-still-needed
Like to cook?
https://shareomaha.org/kitchen-assistant-you-can-become-great-serving-others
Love animals and have time on Fridays?
https://shareomaha.org/morning-ranch-hand-pen-cleaner
Fight against hunger? (need 2.5 hours at a time)
https://shareomaha.org/pack-sort-and-stock-fight-hunger-morning
Every 2nd Saturday – help feed families:
https://shareomaha.org/2nd-saturdays-drive-thru-pantry-millard
Like to dance? Enjoy working with little kids? (2 hour increments) Help on Saturday’s:
https://shareomaha.org/love-ballroom-dance-or-want-learn
Love horses? Got 5 hours?
https://shareomaha.org/sidewalker-adaptive-riding-and-therapy-sessions
Want to make plastic bag blankets for the homeless?
https://shareomaha.org/crochet-plastic-bag-mat-homeless
Sew? Crochet? Knit?
https://shareomaha.org/sewingcreativity-volunteers
Love flowers? Crafty? Make bouquets!
https://shareomaha.org/create-floral-bouquets
Like soccer?
https://shareomaha.org/soccer-tournament-volunteer-april-17-2021
Like Music and instruments?
https://shareomaha.org/omaha-special-musicians-session-volunteer

 

Everyday Leadership: Drew Dudley

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We’ve made leadership about changing the world, and there is no world.  There’s only six billion understandings of it.  And if you change one person’s understanding of it, understanding of what they’re capable of, understanding how much people care about them, understanding of how powerful an agent for change they can be in this world, you’ve changed the whole thing! ~Drew Dudley

Who has made your life better?  How can you make some else’s life better?  Leave a comment below!

National Junior Honor Society Student Accounts

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Calling all NJHS Members…

Create your own student account with a parent or guardian and upon doing so, you will receive the most up-to-date information about NJHS programs and activities.

Step 1:  Go to https://www.njhs.us/studentaccount/ and select NOTE: If you are under the age of 13, the COPPA Parental Consent Form needs to be filled out first.  https://www.nhs.us/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NASSP_COPPA_Parental_Consent_Form_EN.pdf

Fill out the required information to create an account.  You should be able to find Westside Middle School without an Affiliation Number.  Once you’ve finished creating an account and it has been verified, you’ll be able to access the resources on the site.