school_activities_festivals_events

=Science Festival=

Nobel Laureate Richard Feynman said, “I’d make a motor, I’d make a gadget that would go off when something passed a photocell, I’d play around with selenium.” He explained that he was exploring his interest in science by playing with science all the time. In order to provide students opportunities to study and play with science and math, we have the Science Festival every year before Christmas. There are cool things that students might not have seen or experienced before. For example, at the festival, our seniors launch their water rockets which are made by themselves. Students are always amazed that rockets can actually go so high even though they are made with water bottles and filled with water only! That’s not the only cool thing. In the hall, our freshmen are also competing with their mouse trap cars. When you see a car powered by a mouse trap that can go 45 feet, you will be surprised by how these Northwest School kids are so intelligent. Other interesting experiments or activities, including math puzzle- solving and a chemistry fire show are all happening on that day. Are you interested? Bring your brain, and join the most intelligent event in the world- the Northwest School Science Festival- with us.

International Day = = In the Northwest School, there are students from more than ten different countries around the world, including Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Ethiopia, saudi Arabia, Germany, etc. Thus, the International Day is one of the most important festivals of the Northwest School. On that day, we can see students wearing their traditional clothes, greeting people in their own languages, and sharing the genuine food of their countries. Also, we have activities which offer you chances to learn African dance, Chinese calligraphy, and other arts and traditions from around the world. It’s a great opportunity for you to share your own culture, and learn about other cultures.

=Night Market= Have you ever tried bubble tea? Have you ever tried Taiwanese sausage? Have you ever tried Korean BBQ? Have you ever had a chance to try all kinds of delicious food from places around the world? You will definitely have the chance to do so at our Northwest School Night Market! Night Market is a tradition of the Northwest School. It is a place for people to go to eat, to play, and have fun. Now, in order for people in the Northwest School to experience different cultures, our international students hold this event once a year. There, students from different countries prepare their traditional style food for people to try. For example, we have Korean Kimchi fried rice, Japanese sushi, Arabic dessert, Vietnamese and Ethiopian food, etc. Also, we have some little games that people might not have played before. Hungry? The Night Market is the best chance for you to meet some international friends and experience the world!

= = =**3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments**3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments=

Are you confident with your basketball skills? Do you think you are Michael Jordan’s successor? Here’s the place for you to show us! The 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is always a big event for those basketball lovers. It happens in Spring. Here, you can play with players from other countries. It’s always fun to play with people who have different basketball playing styles. Also, the most important thing is that this event gives you an opportunity to meet students that maybe you don’t have a chance to get to know in your classes, and you can be friends with them! You should participate in the Northwest School 3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments! It’s always fun!

=**Art Festival**=

Art festival is one of the best festivals for me. It’s a two days festival. First of all, everyone in this school can choose at least one art class to take. We have over 20 art classes to choose. Any way, art festival is a day that you can show everyone what you have done. All the hard working would be pay off during art festival. At the second day of art festival, we went to [|Benaroya Hall] a very fancy place, to perform our works. There were faculty, students, students’ parents, friends, friends’ friends, and so one. The seats were all full of people. When I step up on the stage, I was amazed about how seriously the school considers Art Festival. I really enjoy it.

=Movie Night=

The Movie Night in the Northwest School is usually happening on the third Friday night of January. It’s organized by the seniors. Students can go to school and watch tons of movies overnight, but pay only a few dollars. Also, they can bring their sleeping bags and pillows, chat with friends, or have some food and relax for a whole night. This year, we even had Wii and Xbox provided for students. It’s one of the events that students want to go to the most in the school year!

=Valentine’s Day= We all know that Valentine’s Day is always important for teenagers like us. What’s something different about Valentine’s Day in the Northwest School? On the day, students can buy candies, roses, carnations, or cards in the school so they can give them to their friends or somebody they love. You can also go into her/his class, and sing a song or play a ditty to him/her. It’s just a day you can fully express yourself, and say, “I love you!” to your friends!

=Halloween=

I believe everybody has heard of Halloween. However, have you ever really experienced it? Pumpkins, scary stories, and what else? On Halloween, students in the Northwest School always dress up. The school building is also decorated with spiders, graves, blood, etc. On the other hand, there will be a haunted house in the school!! Can you feel Halloween? In the Northwest School, definitely!

This Week at NWS Upcoming Events
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 * March 01 || **2007-08 Re-Enrollment Contracts for Non-Financial Aid Families Due**. ||
 * March 01 || **Community Meeting**, 9:40 AM in Commons. ||
 * March 02 || **Snow Bus to The Summit at Snoqualmie**, Depart - 3:45 PM, Return - 11:30 PM, [|Permission Slip] Due by Noon Thursday. ||
 * March 02-03 || [|**US Musical Theater:**] "The Secret Garden," 7:30 PM at Velocity Dance Studio. ||
 * March 03 || **Table Tennis Tournament**. ||
 * March 07 || [|**Parent Forum:**] Between Doormat and Dominator, 6:30 PM Social; 7:00 PM Presentation in Commons. ||
 * March 08 || **Chamber Orchestra in Music Festival**, Ingraham High School. ||
 * March 09 || **2007-08 Re-Enrollment Contracts for Financial Aid Families Due**. ||
 * March 14 || [|**Global Community Group**], 6:00 PM - Optional Potluck, 7:00 PM - Meeting. ||
 * March 17 || [|**Dinner with 12 Strangers**], 7:00 PM. ||
 * March 20 || **Notification of Admission Decisions**. ||
 * March 20 || [|**Middle School Music Concert**], 7:00 PM. ||
 * March 22 || **Faculty In-Service**, School Closes at 11:30 AM. ||
 * March 28 || [|**Grandparents and Special Friends Day**], 7:45-11:00 AM at the NWS Dining Hall. ||