WEEK OF 04/23/2023:Category Breakdown
By Ren Leija
Hi everyone!
Thank you so much for adapting to Zoom training, we appreciate it! Please read this newsletter carefully because we have important information below.
Can’t believe we’re basically done with April, that’s crazy! I’m thankful though because I’m finished with finals and officially done with college, so I can dedicate more of my time to NHI!
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to nhiaustin@nhimail.com.
See everyone soon!
- Ren Leija, NHI at Austin Collegiate Communications Director
Important Announcements
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Our alliance is looking for a group of parents to help form a fundraising committee. We need to fundraise to help cover the cost of the charter bus we will be taking to competition, as well as our team shirts. If you are interested in being part of heading the committee, please let our co-project administrator, Natalia Chapa-Mills, know.
We have a date for the induction ceremony, check 'UPCOMING EVENTS.'
Want to donate snacks to our team? Please fill out the snack sign-up sheet to donate.
In need of business clothes or want to get some off your hands? Donate or request items using the NHI@Austin Professional Clothes Donation/Request Google Form or reach out to Natalia Chapa Mills, our Project Administrator.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars!
Our seventh debate training will be on April 30, 2023, at East Austin College Prep High School in our from 11:00 am-2:00 pm.
NEW!
We have a date for the Induction Ceremony! The ceremony will be held at the Travis Early College High School auditorium on May 7, 2023, from 2 P.M. - 3 P.M.. If you would like to donate or bring a meal to the induction ceremony, please sign up to bring a shareable meal using this link.
Weekly Wonderings
This week looked a little different, since we were on Zoom!
A continuation of last week, the Great Debaters broke down the theme and topic even more (so impressive if you ask me). They were separated into groups and presented their interpretation of it to their peers.
Really impressive stuff from everyone this week!
Fundamental of the Week
NHI has 25 core fundamentals that are core to our success. These fundamentals define how we relate to ourselves, each other, and our community.
This week’s fundamental is…
#5: Engage with Enthusiasm and Rigor
Have a passion for what we do and be fully engaged!
Calendar
Joke of the Week
Why is Cinderella bad at soccer?
Because she runs away from the ball.
- Ren Leija, NHI at Austin Collegiate Communications Director