NJHS

National Junior Honor Society  **Motto:** //Light is the symbol of truth.// **Emblem:** //"The emblem of this society is the flaming torch. To bear forward the searching light of truth to lead that others may follow in light, to keep burning in our school a high ambition for the enduring value and to serve--these purposes are symbolized in the torch."// **__Areas__:** Scholarship Leadership Citizenship Service Character The next NJHS member meeting is April 23, 2013. All current 7th & 8th grade members are expected to attend. Please be in attendance on April 23rd in the media center at 8:30. Remember, you must let Mrs. Sloan know in advance if you are going to be unable to attend.
 * Colors:** blue (royal) and white
 * Flower:** the white rose

April NJHS meeting minutes: 2013 Induction Ceremony for new members will be May 13, 2013 at 6:00 in the HSMS auditorium. Inductees should arrive at school by 5:30 and report to Mrs. Sloan's room. Appropriate attire: white shirts with dark blue or black pants or skirts. Girls may also wear white dresses.

First "official" NJHS meeting with new inductees will be May 28th at 8:30 in the Media Center.


==__DUES:__ NJHS dues are $10 each year for all members and should be paid on or before the first meeting. ==

 ===__SERVICE HOURS:__ Each NJHS member is expected to volunteer a minimum of 4 service hours each quarter. ===

Relay For Life: Students are encouraged to attend the Kid's Walk. Forms are in Mrs. Sloan's room if you want to attend. We will be raffling off two baskets: "Car Care" and "Pamper Youself" themed baskets for $2 per ticket or 3 tickets for $5.

===__TUTORING:__ Students may earn service hours by volunteering to help with after school tutoring. Sign up at NJHS meetings or see Mrs. Sloan for details. ===

If any NJHS member needs help earning service hours it is the responsiblity of the member to ask Mrs. Sloan for opportunities and ideas. Volunteer opportunity for NJHS and earn 4service hours in one day. Hands on WIlmington, April 20, 2013. The location we will be the old Virgo Middle School. Time is from 8am-12 noon. (Last year the participants were given a Tshirt and lunch.)
 * __ Service hour opportunity: __**

Filed Trip to deliver food from School Wide Service Project to Mother Hubbard's Cupboard December 6, 2012