Things are winding down...
Enjoy the weekend!
Julie Rooney
Class Liaison 2011
Farewell to Eastgate Open House Celebration
Come say farewell to the Eastgate school building that has supported and helped educate children in this community for over 50 years this Friday, May 30th 6 - 8 pm.
In June, the building will come down, but the memories will live on. Let's "Look Back and Soar Forward". Enjoy refreshments, a live DJ, and walk down memory lane. Our new building will be ready for students in September 2009.
All present and past staff, students, parents, and neighbors are invited!
Eastgate Eagle shirts will be for sale if you didn't order one already
If you are able, please bring 2 dozen cookies to share at the Open House. Coffee and drinks will be provided.
We need your memories. Contact Monica Privat at mprivat@gmail.com if you have old photos to share for our slide show.
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Impressionism-a Two-Part Series
The NHS Art History Club invites you to two up-coming evenings of art history. Both take place in the lecture hall of the NHS theatre, Monday June 2nd and 9th 7 - 8:30pm (with intermission).
A.P. Art History teacher, Rob Prufer, will take you through the Impressionist movement in anticipation of the exhibition "Inspiring Impressionism: The Impressionists and the Art of the Past," opening at the Seattle Art Museum June 19th. Encounter Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro & Paul Cezanne, some of the world's favorite painters. Get to know their individual styles and personalities. Find out about their influences, from Japanese prints to Old Master paintings to modern technology. Enjoy their remarkable artworks and prepare yourself for an outstanding exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum.
Admission is free. Tax-deductible donations to the Art History Field Trip Fund are gladly accepted.
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Newport yearbook distribution help
Volunteers are needed to help out with yearbook distribution and senior graduation tickets. If you are able to help Wednesday, June 4th 12:30 to 2:00, contact Janet Suppes @ 425-456-7400
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Powder Puff Tournament to benefit St. Judes Hospital The 7th period leadership class is putting on a Powder Puff Tournament on Thursday, June 5th. The students are looking for volunteers and donations. If anyone is willing to buy or donate food to sell in the concession stand, all donations are welcome! Please email Katie Klug at klugk@bsd405.org if you are able to help.
Direct monetary donations are also accepted. Please make your donation at Newport's accounting office and reference St. Jude's Powder Puff. 7th period Leadership appreciates all of your help to make this a great event and raise a lot of money for St. Judes!
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DINE for '09
In an effort to raise funds for the Class of 2009's Graduation Party the class of 2009 Sr. Party Committee will be hosting a DINE for '09 event that is open for all Newport students and families.
Join us any Tuesday during the month of June at Angelos Restaurant in Bellevue. Thanks to our very own Newport High School family, the Ricci's, for being the first to host a DINE for '09 evening.
Angelos is a wonderful Italian restaurant that serves delicious Italian comfort food and have been serving our neighborhood for over 30 years. There address is: 1830 130TH Ave NE, Bellevue, to make reservations call (425) 883-2777. Be sure to mention that you are there for the Dine for '09 event. And thank you again to Angelos Restaurant for donating a percentage of the cost of your meal to the class of 2009.
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Kudos to:
· The Girls' tack team placed 8th overall in their meet.
· The Boys track team placed 12th overall.
· The Boys Tennis for winning State
· Newport Fastpitch making a great run at STATE in 2008!
Girls Varsity Water Polo wins the 2008 State Championship!
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Classes and Finals for Grades 9, 10 and 11
(On June 16 and 17 there will be only one lunch)
On Monday, June 16 - Thursday, June 19, Newport will operate on the following adjusted schedule due to finals. June 19 is a district-wide two hour day.
Periods
Day
Date
Time
Zero Hour final
Monday
June 16
7:30 - 9:30
Break
Monday
June 16 9:30 - 9:35
1st period final
Monday
June 16 9:40 - 11:40
Lunch
Monday
June 16 11:40 - 12:25
2nd period final
Monday
June 16 12:30 - 2:30
Tutorial
Monday
June 16 2:30 - 3:00
3rd period class
Tuesday
June 17 7:30 - 9:30
Break
Tuesday
June 17 9:30 - 9:35
4th period class
Tuesday
June 17 9:40 - 11:40
Lunch
Tuesday
June 17 11:40 - 12:25
5th period class
Tuesday
June 17 12:30 - 2:30
Tutorial
Tuesday
June 17 2:30 - 3:00
Tutorial
Wednesday
June 18 7:30 - 8:20
6th period final
Wednesday
June 18 8:25 - 10:25
Break
Wednesday
June 18 10:25 - 10:35
7th period final
Wednesday June 18
10:40 - 12:40
Make Up finals Thursday
June 19
7:30 - 9:30
***Any student who requests to leave school before teachers have administered final exams may only take the final exam during summer vacation or no later than the first week of school.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Newport PTSA-Class of 2011 News
Just a few quick items...
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Kudos to our Sophomore Class Officers
Powder Puff Football
End of Season Recognition
BSF Spring for Schools Luncheon
Baccalaureate - update!!
List Maintenance
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Julie Rooney
Newport PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
(These messages are sent to the parents of students in the Class of 2011 at Newport High School. If your student is no longer at Newport, please let me know so I can cease & desist. Requests for removal cheerfully honored.)
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Kudos to our Sophomore Class Officers
One of the jobs these students will have is to start raising funds for the 2011 Prom and 2011 Graduation, primarily through the sales of Class sweats and other fundraisers over the next 3 years.
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Powder Puff Football
If your daughter is interested in playing Powderpuff football, please have her turn in her forms and payment no later than Friday, May 9th at the table in the commons during both lunches! Thank you for your help!
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End of Season Recognition
Do let me know if your Freshman has earned any special recognition in their sport or activity during the spring so that I can recognize him or her!! And let me know of any team sport accomplishments, sometimes this information is hard to get in a timely manner.
Soccer - The Frosh-Soph soccer team pulled out a final win on Monday night (after being down) to finish 13-0-1 for the season.
Girls Water Polo - Congratulations to the Varsity team for winning their league on Friday Night with at 12-5 victory over Mercer Island. With this win, Newport is the #1 seed for state.
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BSF Spring for Schools Luncheon
There are a couple of seats remaining at Newport's tables at the Bellevue Schools Foundation's Spring for Schools luncheon. Please let me know if you want to sit with us. The luncheon is Thursday, June 5 from about 11:30 to about 1:15. You can do it from 12 to 1 if you're pressed for time but want to allow the extra time for visiting if you can.
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Baccalaureate
One more update on the time - June 8 from 2:00-3:00 pm only, with a short reception following.
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List Maintenance
Now is the time to update my Class of 2011 list. Please let me know if there are any changes to your email address. I have had a few emails undeliverable because of having the wrong email address. My goal is to get all families of students on my list by the time they are Seniors. And there are about 50 families not receiving my emails. If you know of anyone not receiving these emails, please pass this message along to them. I'd love to be able to add them to the list.
And if your student has befriended anyone new to Newport, please consider referring them to the blog for new and archive info.
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Kudos to our Sophomore Class Officers
Powder Puff Football
End of Season Recognition
BSF Spring for Schools Luncheon
Baccalaureate - update!!
List Maintenance
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Julie Rooney
Newport PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
(These messages are sent to the parents of students in the Class of 2011 at Newport High School. If your student is no longer at Newport, please let me know so I can cease & desist. Requests for removal cheerfully honored.)
---------------------------------------------------
Kudos to our Sophomore Class Officers
One of the jobs these students will have is to start raising funds for the 2011 Prom and 2011 Graduation, primarily through the sales of Class sweats and other fundraisers over the next 3 years.
---------------------------------------------------
Powder Puff Football
If your daughter is interested in playing Powderpuff football, please have her turn in her forms and payment no later than Friday, May 9th at the table in the commons during both lunches! Thank you for your help!
---------------------------------------------------
End of Season Recognition
Do let me know if your Freshman has earned any special recognition in their sport or activity during the spring so that I can recognize him or her!! And let me know of any team sport accomplishments, sometimes this information is hard to get in a timely manner.
Soccer - The Frosh-Soph soccer team pulled out a final win on Monday night (after being down) to finish 13-0-1 for the season.
Girls Water Polo - Congratulations to the Varsity team for winning their league on Friday Night with at 12-5 victory over Mercer Island. With this win, Newport is the #1 seed for state.
---------------------------------------------------
BSF Spring for Schools Luncheon
There are a couple of seats remaining at Newport's tables at the Bellevue Schools Foundation's Spring for Schools luncheon. Please let me know if you want to sit with us. The luncheon is Thursday, June 5 from about 11:30 to about 1:15. You can do it from 12 to 1 if you're pressed for time but want to allow the extra time for visiting if you can.
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Baccalaureate
One more update on the time - June 8 from 2:00-3:00 pm only, with a short reception following.
---------------------------------------------------
List Maintenance
Now is the time to update my Class of 2011 list. Please let me know if there are any changes to your email address. I have had a few emails undeliverable because of having the wrong email address. My goal is to get all families of students on my list by the time they are Seniors. And there are about 50 families not receiving my emails. If you know of anyone not receiving these emails, please pass this message along to them. I'd love to be able to add them to the list.
And if your student has befriended anyone new to Newport, please consider referring them to the blog for new and archive info.
Newport PTSA-Class of 2011 News
It's May! Where did the year go?
Important Dates:
May
May 1st - Newport Fine Arts Booster Piano Recital
May 2nd - Class Elections
May 3rd & 4th - Newport Fine Arts Booster Piano Sale
May 5th-16th - AP Testing - Test Proctors needed - see below
May 7th - College Recruiting Seminar
May 8th - Summer Opportunities Fair ESL
May 20th - Knight Valor Assembly 10:00 a.m.
May 26th - Memorial Day - No School
May 28th - PTSA Meeting - General Membership Meeting & Factorial Mall Renovation info
May 29th - 31st - School Play - Sound of Music
June
June 3rd - Spring Physicals
June 8th - Baccalaureate 2:00 p.m.
June 5th - Bellevue Schools Foundation - Spring for Schools Luncheon
June 13th - "Moving Up" Assembly
June 16th - Graduation
June 16th-19th - Finals for 9th-11th Graders
June 19th - Last Day of School
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Newport Fine Arts Boosters Concert & Piano Sale
Piano Recital featuring renowned concert and recording artist, Janice Weber. Miss Weber will perform on the stage of the Newport Performing Arts Center, together with talented Newport High School musicians!
Thursday, May 1 ~ 7:00 pm Admission is FREE!! Donations requested
Piano Sale - Newport High School Commons:
Saturday, May 3, 9 am to 8 pm - By Appointment Only, call 425/454-0633
Sunday, May 4, 10 am to 6 pm - Open to the Public
Quality pianos at fantastic prices! The sale features many brands and styles of pianos: Steinway concert grand pianos, Boston and Essex grand pianos, baby grands, upright pianos, consoles, and more! Instruments available at all price levels.
Profits go to raise funds to acquire a concert grand piano for the Newport High School Performing Arts Center, which is the largest in the region (over 600 seats). The Newport Music and Drama departments are known throughout the region for high quality student performances. The community and students deserve an instrument as good as the venue they now perform in! If you can't attend please consider donating to the 88 Keys Fundraiser. By "purchasing" one of the 88 keys on the piano keyboard, priced from $75 to $2500, you can contribute to Newport's piano purchase. Every donation will be matched by the Newport PTSA, up to $25,000! Learn more about donating to the 88 Keys Fundraiser
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Scrapbooking Supplies Needed
Friday, May 2nd the Link Crew is having a scrapbook page making afternoon to honor Taryn Gillies and provide memories for her family. The Link Crew kids wanted to take this on to help the students at the school heal and to give something to the family. The students are funding it out of their own pockets so the more supplies donated the less they would have to spend. The event will take place in the outside gym at 3:10. If you have "scrapbooking skills" and have the time, come early to drop the items off or stay and help!
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Newport to host College Recruiting Seminar
"The Realities of the College Recruiting Process"
Presented by Scott Brayton Founder of Varsity Student Institute
Wednesday, May 7th, 7:00 pm at Newport High School - Main Gym - Free Admission
Educate high school athletes and families about the recruiting and college selection process.
Help guide them to helpful resources and information. Awareness of NCAA clearinghouse and the NCAA rules and regulations. Real stories about the process.
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AP Test Proctors Needed
This is a great opportunity for parents to see AP testing in action and catch up on your reading. There is still a need for additional proctor's on the following dates:
Wednesday, May 7th - 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (two people needed)
Thursday, May 8th - 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Monday May 12th - 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13th - 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (two people)
Thursday, May 14th - 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (three people)
Contact Janet Suppes suppesj@bsd405.org if you are interested and for more information.
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Summer Opportunities Fair for parents of ESL students and students of color
Get information about summer camps, programs for ESL students, community service opportunities, programs for students with special needs, learning opportunities. Admission is free - there will be food, childcare and interpreters in 7 different languages (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean)
Thursday, May 8th 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Interlake High School
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Spring Physicals
Get your physical and eligibility Fall 2008-2009 paperwork completed! Volunteer doctors and staff will be available. Tuesday, June 3rd 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Appointments needed. Contact Gill James for more information jamesg@bsd405.org.
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Bellevue Schools Foundation - Spring for Schools Luncheon
This years S4S Lunch will be Thursday, June 5 at Meydenbauer Center. Newport's PTSA will have at least two tables, and we would love for you to join us. Contact Audrey Bennett if you are interested in joining us at the NHS table audrey_ann@comcast.net
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Baccalaurete - "The Journey Continues"
A PTSA sponsored multi-faith spiritual celebration of graduation. Baccalaureate includes student performances and inspirational speakers. This year's speaker is Chad Surdi. Sunday, June 8th 2:00 p.m.
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Get your Newport Umbrellas - Class of 2008 Grad Knight's last fundraiser for the year
60" Red & White golf umbrellas with Newport in white letters on two red panels. Limited quantities. $35 each.
Just what every Newport mom needs for Mother's Day!
Contact Diana Altchech daltchech@aol.com
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PTSA News
Congratulations to our incoming PTSA Officers for the 2008-09 school year.
President: Tony Brocato
Vice President: Cindy Hastings
Secretary: Kathy Creek
Treasurer: Charleen Toles
And congratulations to our PTSA, VP Audrey Bennett who received two Bellevue Council PTA Council Awards - Golden Acorn and Honorary Life PTA Membership, both awards were well deserved and long overdue! I would not be doing what I do without her guidance & inspiration!
Julie Rooney
Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
Important Dates:
May
May 1st - Newport Fine Arts Booster Piano Recital
May 2nd - Class Elections
May 3rd & 4th - Newport Fine Arts Booster Piano Sale
May 5th-16th - AP Testing - Test Proctors needed - see below
May 7th - College Recruiting Seminar
May 8th - Summer Opportunities Fair ESL
May 20th - Knight Valor Assembly 10:00 a.m.
May 26th - Memorial Day - No School
May 28th - PTSA Meeting - General Membership Meeting & Factorial Mall Renovation info
May 29th - 31st - School Play - Sound of Music
June
June 3rd - Spring Physicals
June 8th - Baccalaureate 2:00 p.m.
June 5th - Bellevue Schools Foundation - Spring for Schools Luncheon
June 13th - "Moving Up" Assembly
June 16th - Graduation
June 16th-19th - Finals for 9th-11th Graders
June 19th - Last Day of School
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Newport Fine Arts Boosters Concert & Piano Sale
Piano Recital featuring renowned concert and recording artist, Janice Weber. Miss Weber will perform on the stage of the Newport Performing Arts Center, together with talented Newport High School musicians!
Thursday, May 1 ~ 7:00 pm Admission is FREE!! Donations requested
Piano Sale - Newport High School Commons:
Saturday, May 3, 9 am to 8 pm - By Appointment Only, call 425/454-0633
Sunday, May 4, 10 am to 6 pm - Open to the Public
Quality pianos at fantastic prices! The sale features many brands and styles of pianos: Steinway concert grand pianos, Boston and Essex grand pianos, baby grands, upright pianos, consoles, and more! Instruments available at all price levels.
Profits go to raise funds to acquire a concert grand piano for the Newport High School Performing Arts Center, which is the largest in the region (over 600 seats). The Newport Music and Drama departments are known throughout the region for high quality student performances. The community and students deserve an instrument as good as the venue they now perform in! If you can't attend please consider donating to the 88 Keys Fundraiser. By "purchasing" one of the 88 keys on the piano keyboard, priced from $75 to $2500, you can contribute to Newport's piano purchase. Every donation will be matched by the Newport PTSA, up to $25,000! Learn more about donating to the 88 Keys Fundraiser
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Scrapbooking Supplies Needed
Friday, May 2nd the Link Crew is having a scrapbook page making afternoon to honor Taryn Gillies and provide memories for her family. The Link Crew kids wanted to take this on to help the students at the school heal and to give something to the family. The students are funding it out of their own pockets so the more supplies donated the less they would have to spend. The event will take place in the outside gym at 3:10. If you have "scrapbooking skills" and have the time, come early to drop the items off or stay and help!
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Newport to host College Recruiting Seminar
"The Realities of the College Recruiting Process"
Presented by Scott Brayton Founder of Varsity Student Institute
Wednesday, May 7th, 7:00 pm at Newport High School - Main Gym - Free Admission
Educate high school athletes and families about the recruiting and college selection process.
Help guide them to helpful resources and information. Awareness of NCAA clearinghouse and the NCAA rules and regulations. Real stories about the process.
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AP Test Proctors Needed
This is a great opportunity for parents to see AP testing in action and catch up on your reading. There is still a need for additional proctor's on the following dates:
Wednesday, May 7th - 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (two people needed)
Thursday, May 8th - 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Monday May 12th - 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13th - 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (two people)
Thursday, May 14th - 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (three people)
Contact Janet Suppes suppesj@bsd405.org if you are interested and for more information.
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Summer Opportunities Fair for parents of ESL students and students of color
Get information about summer camps, programs for ESL students, community service opportunities, programs for students with special needs, learning opportunities. Admission is free - there will be food, childcare and interpreters in 7 different languages (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean)
Thursday, May 8th 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Interlake High School
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Spring Physicals
Get your physical and eligibility Fall 2008-2009 paperwork completed! Volunteer doctors and staff will be available. Tuesday, June 3rd 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Appointments needed. Contact Gill James for more information jamesg@bsd405.org.
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Bellevue Schools Foundation - Spring for Schools Luncheon
This years S4S Lunch will be Thursday, June 5 at Meydenbauer Center. Newport's PTSA will have at least two tables, and we would love for you to join us. Contact Audrey Bennett if you are interested in joining us at the NHS table audrey_ann@comcast.net
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Baccalaurete - "The Journey Continues"
A PTSA sponsored multi-faith spiritual celebration of graduation. Baccalaureate includes student performances and inspirational speakers. This year's speaker is Chad Surdi. Sunday, June 8th 2:00 p.m.
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Get your Newport Umbrellas - Class of 2008 Grad Knight's last fundraiser for the year
60" Red & White golf umbrellas with Newport in white letters on two red panels. Limited quantities. $35 each.
Just what every Newport mom needs for Mother's Day!
Contact Diana Altchech daltchech@aol.com
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PTSA News
Congratulations to our incoming PTSA Officers for the 2008-09 school year.
President: Tony Brocato
Vice President: Cindy Hastings
Secretary: Kathy Creek
Treasurer: Charleen Toles
And congratulations to our PTSA, VP Audrey Bennett who received two Bellevue Council PTA Council Awards - Golden Acorn and Honorary Life PTA Membership, both awards were well deserved and long overdue! I would not be doing what I do without her guidance & inspiration!
Julie Rooney
Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
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