Strike Update:
The District continues to post updates on union negotiations and the BEA also has posted information. There are 3 more days of negotiation. We encourage you to seek out information, particularly those of you who are new to the district and may not be familiar with this process. There has been a lot more media coverage regarding the possibility of a strike so be sure to listen to the local news on September 1st. The district website will indicate what everyone should do on September 2nd.
Bellevue Education Association: http://www.bellevueea.org
Bellevue School District: www.bsd405.org
24 Hour Newsline, (425) 456 - 4111 (recorded message)
Sign up for BSD E-mail Notification at: www.bsd405.org/districtnotification
If you want updates from the district via email, you should send an email to pubinfo@bsd405.org, and request to be added to the distribution.
If there is a strike, high school sports programs will continue as scheduled.
And remember:
PTA has no role in the bargaining process and therefore no position on this issue.
The Washington State PTA works very hard to improve education funding for teachers at the state level, and does not support disruption to the school calendar.
With that said...
School is scheduled to begin on September 2nd at 7:30 am. Your student should pick up a Final Course Schedule, starting at 7:00 am in the Outside Gym.
If you have an issue with your schedule, make an appointment with your counselor on the first day of school. Your student should continue to attend classes on their schedule until their issue is resolved with their counselor.
Need a Bus Pass or a Locker?
Volunteers will be outside the office at lunch during the first week of school to hand out bus passes and assign lockers.
Picture Makeup Day
Everyone needs a Picture ID card, even if you don’t pay for ASB. If you don’t have one yet, plan on staying at school on Wednesday, September 10th. The Photographers will be here at 12:40. If you want to buy pictures, extra envelopes are in the office.
Theatre Department
Auditions for the All-School Play ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, one of the greatest American comedies, are September 17th and 18th after school from 3:15-5:15 in the Theatre. Performances dates are November 6th through the 8th. Rehearsals are Monday through Thursday after school. An Audition Information packet will be available in front of the ASB Secretaries Office the second week of school.
Student News:
Olympic Congratulations!
Anna Mickelson Cummins wins an Olympic Gold in 8-man crew! She is a Newport Grad of 1998 and UW Grad!
Julie Rooney
PTSA 2011 Class Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
· This message is sent to the families of all students in Newport’s Class of 2011 that I have email addresses for.
· If your student has moved to another school, please let me know and I’ll remove you promptly. We are sorry to see you go.
· Email names are in the BCC line to preserve your privacy.
· Past messages are archived and available for review at the blog address in my signature line.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Check-In Day is next week!
Check-in Day is next week!
Check-In Day
Fall Packet Info
Class Sweats
Volunteers Needed
Daily Bulletin
September Dates
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Check-In Day Info
Sophomores have check-in from 8:00 to 9:15 on the morning of Thursday, August 21st.
Students should arrive according to the alphabet sequence on the agenda.
Last year the school was *very* strict about this. Coaches will honor absences for check-in.
If you can not make your time, you can NOT come EARLY, but you CAN come LATER than your scheduled
time. If you are unable to make the registration day, your student can take care of all of their paperwork & fees the first week of school.
A parent or guardian can check-in for a student-you must bring identification.
Please remind your student that they need to enter the school at the entrance near the football field.
If they try to enter on the Factoria Boulevard entrance, they will be asked to walk around the building and they aren't very happy when we tell them to do so!
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Fall Packet Info
Yes, you should read every single word! This is an incredible source of information for all parents. We do change things up year to year to streamline the process. Have all forms and checks ready to go.
Station 1 - Return Information sheets (PTSA, Student Profile, Health information, Physical forms, etc)
Please note the following about the Student Profile Form:
Student Profile Form: Release of information about student: for privacy reasons, many parents check N to the first question here “Should directory information be released as explained above? Please read this paragraph carefully. It means that…..
• The family doesn’t receive the PTSA newsletter.
• The family won’t be in the directory (unless they fill out the directory form and opt back in).
• The student’s name won’t appear on the honor roll or any other published list of student achievement.
• The student’s name won’t appear in the graduation program.
Just wanted to help you make sure you picked the option you intended here. If you have specific questions, the Registrar, Shelby Dawes, 456-7521, would be a good person to ask.
Station 2 - Pick up Schedule
- your student did get a preliminary schedule at the end of the school year. They will pick up a schedule at check-in and again on the first day of school
- be prepared to pay fees associated with any science, fine arts or career/technology classes
Station 3 - The FEES/FINE station - They’ll put you into another line (more waiting) if you don’t pay your fines prior to check-in days.
- $45 ASB
- $55 Annual (I encourage you to purchase this now rather than later)
- Activity/Athletic Fees
- science, fine arts, career/technology fees
- Fees associated with classes
Station 4 - Metro Pass/Bus transportation
If your student is eligible for bus transportation, you should have received a form to be signed by both student and parent. Please have your student bring this signed form to registration day.
Station 5 - ID cards/school pictures
Mandatory ID pictures will be taken on check-in day. Students who wish to purchase picture packets need to refer to the form from Dorian. Make checks payable to Dorian. If students want their picture to appear in the annual, they must have their school picture taken. Picture make-up day is scheduled for September 10th.
Station 6 - Parking
Parking passes for Sophomores - please set a LOW expectation for the chance for a parking pass (Seniors & Juniors have priority), YET I encourage you to have all of the paperwork that you received filled out (with the exception of payment) so that your student can be placed on a waiting list. This includes the yellow Student Vehicle Registration form, Newport HS Parking Policy (signed by both parent/student), proof of insurance, license. (they will want to see the actual insurance form & license - not a copy)
Station 7 - Lockers (optional)
- two people may share a locker & sign up together
- you can opt to sign up for a locker after check-in days
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Class Sweats - I am sure your student noticed there was not a form included in the packet. No worries! We've had a change in class advisors and are working on getting this information as well as an ASB fundraiser for the Class of 2011 into a flyer that I will send out. More information to come!
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Volunteers Needed – First few days of school
It’s not too late to sign up if you want to help with jobs the first week of school. The kids really appreciate seeing our familiar faces and of course the office really relies on our help. For more information contact Tony Brocato abrocato1@msn.com
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Daily Bulletin
If you want to receive the Daily Bulletin in your email inbox, send your email address to suppesj@bsd405.org.
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September Dates
9/10 picture make-up day
9/17 PTSA Meeting
9/23 Grade Level presentations 6:15
Back to school - Open House 7:00
Classroom Bucks Fundraiser
Enjoy the last few weeks of summmer!
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com
Check-In Day
Fall Packet Info
Class Sweats
Volunteers Needed
Daily Bulletin
September Dates
---------------------------------------------
Check-In Day Info
Sophomores have check-in from 8:00 to 9:15 on the morning of Thursday, August 21st.
Students should arrive according to the alphabet sequence on the agenda.
Last year the school was *very* strict about this. Coaches will honor absences for check-in.
If you can not make your time, you can NOT come EARLY, but you CAN come LATER than your scheduled
time. If you are unable to make the registration day, your student can take care of all of their paperwork & fees the first week of school.
A parent or guardian can check-in for a student-you must bring identification.
Please remind your student that they need to enter the school at the entrance near the football field.
If they try to enter on the Factoria Boulevard entrance, they will be asked to walk around the building and they aren't very happy when we tell them to do so!
---------------------------------------------
Fall Packet Info
Yes, you should read every single word! This is an incredible source of information for all parents. We do change things up year to year to streamline the process. Have all forms and checks ready to go.
Station 1 - Return Information sheets (PTSA, Student Profile, Health information, Physical forms, etc)
Please note the following about the Student Profile Form:
Student Profile Form: Release of information about student: for privacy reasons, many parents check N to the first question here “Should directory information be released as explained above? Please read this paragraph carefully. It means that…..
• The family doesn’t receive the PTSA newsletter.
• The family won’t be in the directory (unless they fill out the directory form and opt back in).
• The student’s name won’t appear on the honor roll or any other published list of student achievement.
• The student’s name won’t appear in the graduation program.
Just wanted to help you make sure you picked the option you intended here. If you have specific questions, the Registrar, Shelby Dawes, 456-7521, would be a good person to ask.
Station 2 - Pick up Schedule
- your student did get a preliminary schedule at the end of the school year. They will pick up a schedule at check-in and again on the first day of school
- be prepared to pay fees associated with any science, fine arts or career/technology classes
Station 3 - The FEES/FINE station - They’ll put you into another line (more waiting) if you don’t pay your fines prior to check-in days.
- $45 ASB
- $55 Annual (I encourage you to purchase this now rather than later)
- Activity/Athletic Fees
- science, fine arts, career/technology fees
- Fees associated with classes
Station 4 - Metro Pass/Bus transportation
If your student is eligible for bus transportation, you should have received a form to be signed by both student and parent. Please have your student bring this signed form to registration day.
Station 5 - ID cards/school pictures
Mandatory ID pictures will be taken on check-in day. Students who wish to purchase picture packets need to refer to the form from Dorian. Make checks payable to Dorian. If students want their picture to appear in the annual, they must have their school picture taken. Picture make-up day is scheduled for September 10th.
Station 6 - Parking
Parking passes for Sophomores - please set a LOW expectation for the chance for a parking pass (Seniors & Juniors have priority), YET I encourage you to have all of the paperwork that you received filled out (with the exception of payment) so that your student can be placed on a waiting list. This includes the yellow Student Vehicle Registration form, Newport HS Parking Policy (signed by both parent/student), proof of insurance, license. (they will want to see the actual insurance form & license - not a copy)
Station 7 - Lockers (optional)
- two people may share a locker & sign up together
- you can opt to sign up for a locker after check-in days
---------------------------------------------
Class Sweats - I am sure your student noticed there was not a form included in the packet. No worries! We've had a change in class advisors and are working on getting this information as well as an ASB fundraiser for the Class of 2011 into a flyer that I will send out. More information to come!
---------------------------------------------
Volunteers Needed – First few days of school
It’s not too late to sign up if you want to help with jobs the first week of school. The kids really appreciate seeing our familiar faces and of course the office really relies on our help. For more information contact Tony Brocato abrocato1@msn.com
---------------------------------------------
Daily Bulletin
If you want to receive the Daily Bulletin in your email inbox, send your email address to suppesj@bsd405.org.
----------------------------------------------
September Dates
9/10 picture make-up day
9/17 PTSA Meeting
9/23 Grade Level presentations 6:15
Back to school - Open House 7:00
Classroom Bucks Fundraiser
Enjoy the last few weeks of summmer!
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Auction Meeting, Summer Volunteer Opportunities
The issue of “Knightline” that arrived in our mailboxes has pretty much all the information anyone could possibly want – but here are a few early August tidbits.
Auction Meeting
Chair Gracie Hunt would like to cordially invite you to the Kick Off meeting for Newport’s 2009 Auction!!
Newport High School Library
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The agenda will include many important preliminary decisions – nothing is yet set in stone. If you have strong opinions about where the money is spent (the only proposal I’m aware of is to use it to build a cover over the stands of the football/soccer field), who is involved, etc…. now is the time to get involved.
Summer volunteer opportunities – mark you calendars and let us know if you want to join the fun. Great parent-networking opportunity – don’t miss out!
Fall Packets
Helpers needed to assemble the Fall Packets on THURSDAY, August 7 beginning at 9:00 a.m. through noon (probably sooner if we have enough people!). Meet in the Commons (in front of office). No experience necessary. OK to bring NHS students and community service hours will be given.
Registration Days
We also need helpers to hand out schedules, assign lockers, distribute METRO passes, and much more. Registration Days; August 20 (11 and 12th grades) and August 21 (10 and 11th grades) from 7:30 – 11:30 (shifts are OK.) Not necessary to only work your kids’ grade level! Any time is appreciated.
If you’re interested in either of these opportunities, please send an email to PTSA President Tony Brocato at abrocato1@msn.com.
Volunteer Hours
Summer is also a great time for students to build up their volunteer hours. All students need 40 hours to graduate and those who do 100 or more can earn the “Knight Valor” award from our PTSA. Details at http://www.newportptsa.org/KnightValor.index.html
Just a reminder about your sophomore’s Summer Reading Packet due September 2nd…it’s 9 pages of summer fun!!
Now enjoy the rest of your summer!!
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com
Auction Meeting
Chair Gracie Hunt would like to cordially invite you to the Kick Off meeting for Newport’s 2009 Auction!!
Newport High School Library
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The agenda will include many important preliminary decisions – nothing is yet set in stone. If you have strong opinions about where the money is spent (the only proposal I’m aware of is to use it to build a cover over the stands of the football/soccer field), who is involved, etc…. now is the time to get involved.
Summer volunteer opportunities – mark you calendars and let us know if you want to join the fun. Great parent-networking opportunity – don’t miss out!
Fall Packets
Helpers needed to assemble the Fall Packets on THURSDAY, August 7 beginning at 9:00 a.m. through noon (probably sooner if we have enough people!). Meet in the Commons (in front of office). No experience necessary. OK to bring NHS students and community service hours will be given.
Registration Days
We also need helpers to hand out schedules, assign lockers, distribute METRO passes, and much more. Registration Days; August 20 (11 and 12th grades) and August 21 (10 and 11th grades) from 7:30 – 11:30 (shifts are OK.) Not necessary to only work your kids’ grade level! Any time is appreciated.
If you’re interested in either of these opportunities, please send an email to PTSA President Tony Brocato at abrocato1@msn.com.
Volunteer Hours
Summer is also a great time for students to build up their volunteer hours. All students need 40 hours to graduate and those who do 100 or more can earn the “Knight Valor” award from our PTSA. Details at http://www.newportptsa.org/KnightValor.index.html
Just a reminder about your sophomore’s Summer Reading Packet due September 2nd…it’s 9 pages of summer fun!!
Now enjoy the rest of your summer!!
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com
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