National Honor Society November Meeting

The Four Pillars of NHS AKA Why Are We Here?

Service NHS students voluntarily contribute to his or her school and community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit Service is us helping others in our community. You represent our school so commit and follow through because people are counting on you when they reach out.

Scholarship NHS students are dedicated to academic achievement and knowledge acquired through study. Scholarship means a commitment to learning. Students should be willing to spend hours in reading and study, knowing the lasting benefits of a cultivated mind. We should continue to learn even when formal education has ended, for education ends only with the end of life. Taylor NHS students can extend and exhibit their scholarship through our NHS tutoring opportunities.

Character NHS students uphold principles of morality and ethics, are cooperative, demonstrate high standards of honesty and reliability, and we show courtesy, concern, and respect for others. Check yourself before you wreck yourself. Be mature and act professional. :)

Leadership NHS students are leaders who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life NHS students lead by example. We represent what Taylor students are capable of being and achieving. Our leadership is from our service and how we conduct ourselves because it inspires those around us to follow suit. We serve our community because we take the initiative to do so. Others may not think to do it so we must step up and motivate others.

Volunteer Events and Verification Emails

Annual NHS Toy Drive We will be collecting BRAND NEW toys for Texas Children’s Hospital cancer patients to brighten their spirits during the holidays! Since 2012, NHS has collected about 400 toys every year! WHEN/WHERE: Toys will be collected from Monday, November 26th to Friday, December 7th in Ms. Fader’s room (9126). Every $10 spent is an hour so bring us your receipts! (Max of 5 hours) Toys should be for girls and boys with ages ranging from 0-18 Books * movies * games * toys * art supplies * baby toys * action figures * barbies * craft kits * hot wheels * blankets * play sets * etc. DO NOT BRING PLAY-DOH OR STUFFED ANIMALS DUE TO SANITARY RESTRICTIONS. ALSO, PLEASE DO NOT BRING HAIR PRODUCTS OR BEAUTY KITS PERTAINING TO HAIR.

Fall Hours Deadline and Spreadsheets 10 hours due by the end of the fall semester (December 21) or 5 hour penalty You CAN do all 25 hours this semester if you would like Spreadsheets are being updated with the hours approved from last 6 weeks if they were verified Note: We can’t approve your hours if they are not verified first. You can resend the verification email if it has not been verified Email me if someone is neglecting to verify hours (aka no response for 2 weeks)