Plano West NHS 2016-2017

06/02/2017

Join the Plano Public Library System Teen Street Team

Calling all teens! Let your voice be heard—help create the teen experiences you would like to see at the Plano Libraries by joining the Plano Public Library System Teen Street Team (TST). TST is made up of teen volunteers from across Plano who actively promote teen library services to their peers, and participate in creating and implementing teen library programming. Opportunities for service hours will include attending TST meetings, completing special projects using the libraries’ media labs, as well as planning, promoting, and presenting teen library programs.

What is the Teen Street Team?
-A group of teens whose goal is to create, plan, promote, and present teen library programming
-Perks include volunteer hours, opportunities for free advance copies of books, make creative videos to promote library programs
TST members in good standing may request a personalized letter of recommendation

Requirements to join:
Ages 13-18
Attend ALL monthly meetings (dates listed below)
Be friendly and enjoy meeting new people
Be willing to participate in discussions and voice your opinions
Be willing to respect the opinions, tastes, privacy, and choices of others
Be willing to promote library programming through word of mouth as well as on social media

FOR INFORMATION VISIT: planoteensconnect.org

Application (link below) can be emailed to [email protected] or drop your completed application at any Plano Library.

Applications will not be accepted after Friday, June 30, 2017.

PDF of TST Application: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-ZIQWaKQzg_MjlWVWZzMmhwODJXVVVoUFRxUzJXTkZNOW9r

06/02/2017

Multiple July Volunteer Opps:
July 10-14, Art Camp:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090E48ACA62CA5FE3-artcamp

July 17-21, Cooking Camp:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090E48ACA62CA5FE3-cooking

July 31-Aug 4, LEGO Camp:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090E48ACA62CA5FE3-lego

July 31-Aug 4, help two staff members of St. Paul Christian School with their LEGO Camp.  About 15 kids, aged 4-10 will attend.  

06/01/2017

JUNIORS:
You can get up to 10 hours over the summer to count towards your fall hours
If you know you will be receiving penalty hours (they will be distributed in august) you can also complete those over the summer
Document ALL hours on the following hours form: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-ZIQWaKQzg_UGtMUjFSd1BQbGc/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword

The first meeting of next year will be August 30th

06/01/2017

For any questions or inquiries over the summer please email [email protected] NOT [email protected]
Thanks for an awesome year everyone! :)
-Zoë Murray (VP of Communications aka the wizard behind the curtain)

05/30/2017

SENIOR STOLES:
TODAY is the last day to purchase NHS stoles in A2013

05/26/2017

Last day to get stoles in A2013 is the following Tuesday (30th)!

05/24/2017

Carter Blood Drive Appreciation
Anyone who donated blood or volunteered to help during the April NHS Carter Blood Drive is invited to attend the Blood Drive Appreciation TODAY from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in the Presentation Room. Stop by and enjoy some pizza as a sign of our appreciation for your participation :)

05/22/2017

Anyone who donated blood or volunteered to help during the April NHS Carter Blood Drive is invited to attend the Blood Drive Appreciation this Wednesday, May 24th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in the Presentation Room. Stop by and enjoy some pizza as a sign of our appreciation for your participation!

05/19/2017

Summer Volunteer Opp:
Fit2Hire
Bill Priest Institute, Hoblizelle Auditorium, in Dallas July 22nd, 9-1 with set-up the day before, July 21
DCCCD students will be able to equip themselves with gently used business attire, dress them for success, and allow them opportunity to practice interview skills, and write their resume.
There will be many volunteers needed to make this event a success.
Contact Jenny Wakefield at [email protected] if interested

You can get up to 10 hours over the summer to count towards fall service hours :)

05/16/2017

Volunteer Opp:
Robinson Middle School 8th Grade Celebration.
THIS Friday 7-9 at Robinson Middle School.
Looking for 15 volunteers to help from 6:45-9:15
Volunteers contact Heather Price at [email protected] if they interested :)

05/12/2017

Volunteer Opp:
Garland Symphony Orchestra
May 12, 2017 8:00p
Students will receive up to 3 hours of community service, and are welcome to stay and watch the performance free-of-charge once their usher duties are fulfilled!

Ushers would need to arrive at the Granville Arts Center (300 N. Fifth St., Garland) at 7:00 PM on May 12, 2017 dressed in “Sunday best.”

Email [email protected] if interested!

05/12/2017

SENIORS: STOLES & FREE FOOD

Seniors may purchase NHS graduation stoles beginning Tuesday, May 16th. Stoles are $23 (cash only) and may be purchased by any NHS senior who has maintained a 3.60 or higher GPA and has completed all required volunteer hours, including penalty hours. Stoles will be on sale during both lunches in the foyer on May 16th and May 23th-May 26th. You may also purchase stoles in room A2013 but not during class periods.

We are also having an NHS senior social hour on May 22nd from 4:30 to 5:30 in the Presentation Room. Treats will be provided to show our appreciation for all of the hard work and dedication that our senior members have shown to NHS over the past two years. This again is for any NHS senior who has fulfilled all requirements. NHS seniors are not required to purchase a stole to attend this get together, but stoles will be available at the event if anyone wants to purchase his or hers at that time.