March 30, 2009
Dear parents of the Class of 2011 ~
Before we know it our students will be graduating. The planning and fundraising for “Grad Knight” starts now! Grad Knight (or Senior Party) is 100% sponsored, financed, planned and executed by the Grad Knight Committee of Newport's PTSA (parents!) Grad Knight is a safe, well supervised, memorable, all inclusive, all-night party immediately following graduation. The event runs for almost 24 hours, is drug and alcohol free and includes: all transportation to one or more venues, food, entertainment, photographs and more! Details are kept a surprise until invitations are mailed out. The celebration is historically attended by nearly 100% of the graduating class. As hard as this may be to believe today, our kids will feel incredibly close to one another the week of graduation and will eagerly embrace this one last chance to celebrate together.
The party can be expensive. Imagine a wedding for 200 people where you serve dinner, provide music and provide enough atmosphere to keep guests interested. Now double the guest list, add a second meal, and you can see that expenses can add up. An average party can be upwards of $40,000, if past parties are an indication. Tickets to Grad Knight generally go for about $100 -$125 and our goal is to keep the ticket price low so every student can attend.
The planning and fundraising for such a detailed event begins now. Our committee is established with a Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising and Webmaster. Parents are the driving force behind the planning and fundraising for this event and we encourage you to get involved in these early days of planning.
Today we are kicking off our efforts with a 2009 Spring Fundraising Drive! If we start contributing now, the more likely we are able to plan a truly outstanding event for our graduates in 2011. Please consider making a cash donation today. Any denomination is greatly appreciated. If every family contributed $25 this spring, we would be well on our way to raising up to $10,000 this school year.
A tax deductible outright donation goes directly to our budget needs, and more quickly reduces the amount of fundraising that is necessary. Thank you for writing a check today made out to Newport PTSA. Mail check to: 4333 Factoria Blvd. SE, 98006 or deliver to office; Attention: Grad Knight 2011. Please consider matching funds by your company if that is available to you.
If you have any questions, have a fundraising idea, want to help in planning or want to chaperone the event, please contact Cindy Hastings (cdrhastings1@gmail.com or 425-649-0334.)
Thank you again for helping make this event special!
Cindy Hastings & Lalita Uppala
Grad Knight Fundraising Co-Chairs
Tira Villanueva
Grad Knight Chair
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
It is officially spring this weekend and I am so ready! This has been a busy week for our sophomores with WASL with more to come in April. We are heading into April full swing!
Glo-Lo Dance
Yearbook Photos Needed
Grad Knight Meeting
Peer Tutoring
Counseling Center News
Jazz Band News
Newport Attire (Junior Class)
Staff Appreciation - Spring Fling
BSF Spring For Schools-Save the Date
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
GLO-LO Dance!
No tickets will be sold on Friday, March 20th, or at the door
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Yearbook Photos Needed!
The Newport Yearbook is in desperate need of wrestling and boys basketball photos. We could also use a couple more girls soccer photos. Please send photos ASAP as we are always battling a deadline. We also welcome spring sports photos as the events unfold. Send photos to driscollk@bsd405.org.
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Grad Knight Planning Meeting
Monday March 23rd NHS Commons 6-7 p.m.
If you are able to come, be there! If you can't make it and want to help, please let me know.
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Peer Tutoring
Need help in one of you classes? Come to the Peer Tutoring table in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
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Counseling Center/College Visits - see Ms. Owen for more information
March 20th - the Naval Academy will be here during both lunches in the large conference room in the main office
March 21st - Spring College Fair 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at Seattle University.
March 22nd - University of Oregon will be at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway, in Seattle at 1:00 p.m.
March 27th - San Diego State will be visiting at 2:30 in the counseling center
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Jazz Band News! Upcoming opportunities to hear the bands http://www.newportband.org/
March 21st - NHS hosts the first ever NHS Jazz Festival. This all day event features 14 of the finest Jazz Bands in the area. The finalists concert is at 7:00 pm featuring the top bands of the competition. March 27th - Hot Java Cool Jazz. April 24th - Jazz Gala, Concert & Auction. May 8th-10th - Essentially Ellington, NYC
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Newport Attire: The Junior Class has decided to make a variety of Newport attire for our parents, students, and other family members. These new items are not club, sport, or grade specific, and thus are perfect for everyone! We will be offering polo shirts, T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and quarter zip sweatshirts. The Newport attire is unisex in sizing except for the Polo shirt which has men's, women's and children's sizes. These will be great to wear to any Newport event and will show your pride in your child, and in Newport. Also, you can order these for students who would like something else to wear on spirit days, or just want some more Newport clothing. The order form is in the March issue of Knightline and attached. Get in Newport style for spring! Orders Due 3pm, Friday, Mar 27th
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Staff Appreciation Lunch - Spring Fling, May 1st - Share your favorite salad or dish for the staff lunch. Email cordovafamily@comcast.net if you can help.
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Save the Date - The Spring for Schools benefit luncheon is June 4th at Meydenbauer Center. It's a great place to learn more about Bellevue schools - and help students excel! Learn more at www.bsfdn.org/events.
Transforming Education. Supporting Students.
Contact Karen Tokita for more information atkaren@yahoo.com
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Glo-Lo Dance
Yearbook Photos Needed
Grad Knight Meeting
Peer Tutoring
Counseling Center News
Jazz Band News
Newport Attire (Junior Class)
Staff Appreciation - Spring Fling
BSF Spring For Schools-Save the Date
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
GLO-LO Dance!
No tickets will be sold on Friday, March 20th, or at the door
==================
Yearbook Photos Needed!
The Newport Yearbook is in desperate need of wrestling and boys basketball photos. We could also use a couple more girls soccer photos. Please send photos ASAP as we are always battling a deadline. We also welcome spring sports photos as the events unfold. Send photos to driscollk@bsd405.org.
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Grad Knight Planning Meeting
Monday March 23rd NHS Commons 6-7 p.m.
If you are able to come, be there! If you can't make it and want to help, please let me know.
==================
Peer Tutoring
Need help in one of you classes? Come to the Peer Tutoring table in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
==================
Counseling Center/College Visits - see Ms. Owen for more information
March 20th - the Naval Academy will be here during both lunches in the large conference room in the main office
March 21st - Spring College Fair 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at Seattle University.
March 22nd - University of Oregon will be at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway, in Seattle at 1:00 p.m.
March 27th - San Diego State will be visiting at 2:30 in the counseling center
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Jazz Band News! Upcoming opportunities to hear the bands http://www.newportband.org/
March 21st - NHS hosts the first ever NHS Jazz Festival. This all day event features 14 of the finest Jazz Bands in the area. The finalists concert is at 7:00 pm featuring the top bands of the competition. March 27th - Hot Java Cool Jazz. April 24th - Jazz Gala, Concert & Auction. May 8th-10th - Essentially Ellington, NYC
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Newport Attire: The Junior Class has decided to make a variety of Newport attire for our parents, students, and other family members. These new items are not club, sport, or grade specific, and thus are perfect for everyone! We will be offering polo shirts, T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and quarter zip sweatshirts. The Newport attire is unisex in sizing except for the Polo shirt which has men's, women's and children's sizes. These will be great to wear to any Newport event and will show your pride in your child, and in Newport. Also, you can order these for students who would like something else to wear on spirit days, or just want some more Newport clothing. The order form is in the March issue of Knightline and attached. Get in Newport style for spring! Orders Due 3pm, Friday, Mar 27th
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Staff Appreciation Lunch - Spring Fling, May 1st - Share your favorite salad or dish for the staff lunch. Email cordovafamily@comcast.net if you can help.
==================
Save the Date - The Spring for Schools benefit luncheon is June 4th at Meydenbauer Center. It's a great place to learn more about Bellevue schools - and help students excel! Learn more at www.bsfdn.org/events.
Transforming Education. Supporting Students.
Contact Karen Tokita for more information atkaren@yahoo.com
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Spring News
It is officially spring this weekend and I am so ready! This has been a busy week for our sophomores with WASL with more to come in April. We are heading into April full swing!
Glo-Lo Dance
Yearbook Photos Needed
Grad Knight Meeting
Peer Tutoring
Counseling Center News
Jazz Band News
Newport Attire (Junior Class)
Staff Appreciation - Spring Fling
BSF Spring For Schools-Save the Date
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
GLO-LO Dance!
No tickets will be sold on Friday, March 20th, or at the door
==================
Yearbook Photos Needed!
The Newport Yearbook is in desperate need of wrestling and boys basketball photos. We could also use a couple more girls soccer photos. Please send photos ASAP as we are always battling a deadline. We also welcome spring sports photos as the events unfold. Send photos to driscollk@bsd405.org.
==================
Grad Knight Planning Meeting
Monday March 23rd NHS Commons 6-7 p.m.
If you are able to come, be there! If you can't make it and want to help, please let me know.
==================
Peer Tutoring
Need help in one of you classes? Come to the Peer Tutoring table in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
==================
Counseling Center/College Visits - see Ms. Owen for more information
March 20th - the Naval Academy will be here during both lunches in the large conference room in the main office
March 21st - Spring College Fair 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at Seattle University.
March 22nd - University of Oregon will be at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway, in Seattle at 1:00 p.m.
March 27th - San Diego State will be visiting at 2:30 in the counseling center
==================
Jazz Band News! Upcoming opportunities to hear the bands http://www.newportband.org/
March 21st - NHS hosts the first ever NHS Jazz Festival. This all day event features 14 of the finest Jazz Bands in the area. The finalists concert is at 7:00 pm featuring the top bands of the competition. March 27th - Hot Java Cool Jazz. April 24th - Jazz Gala, Concert & Auction. May 8th-10th - Essentially Ellington, NYC
==================
Newport Attire: The Junior Class has decided to make a variety of Newport attire for our parents, students, and other family members. These new items are not club, sport, or grade specific, and thus are perfect for everyone! We will be offering polo shirts, T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and quarter zip sweatshirts. The Newport attire is unisex in sizing except for the Polo shirt which has men's, women's and children's sizes. These will be great to wear to any Newport event and will show your pride in your child, and in Newport. Also, you can order these for students who would like something else to wear on spirit days, or just want some more Newport clothing. The order form is in the March issue of Knightline and attached. Get in Newport style for spring! Orders Due 3pm, Friday, Mar 27th
==================
Staff Appreciation Lunch - Spring Fling, May 1st - Share your favorite salad or dish for the staff lunch. Email cordovafamily@comcast.net if you can help.
==================
Save the Date - The Spring for Schools benefit luncheon is June 4th at Meydenbauer Center. It's a great place to learn more about Bellevue schools - and help students excel! Learn more at www.bsfdn.org/events. Transforming Education. Supporting Students.Contact Karen Tokita for more information atkaren@yahoo.com
Glo-Lo Dance
Yearbook Photos Needed
Grad Knight Meeting
Peer Tutoring
Counseling Center News
Jazz Band News
Newport Attire (Junior Class)
Staff Appreciation - Spring Fling
BSF Spring For Schools-Save the Date
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
GLO-LO Dance!
No tickets will be sold on Friday, March 20th, or at the door
==================
Yearbook Photos Needed!
The Newport Yearbook is in desperate need of wrestling and boys basketball photos. We could also use a couple more girls soccer photos. Please send photos ASAP as we are always battling a deadline. We also welcome spring sports photos as the events unfold. Send photos to driscollk@bsd405.org.
==================
Grad Knight Planning Meeting
Monday March 23rd NHS Commons 6-7 p.m.
If you are able to come, be there! If you can't make it and want to help, please let me know.
==================
Peer Tutoring
Need help in one of you classes? Come to the Peer Tutoring table in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
==================
Counseling Center/College Visits - see Ms. Owen for more information
March 20th - the Naval Academy will be here during both lunches in the large conference room in the main office
March 21st - Spring College Fair 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at Seattle University.
March 22nd - University of Oregon will be at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway, in Seattle at 1:00 p.m.
March 27th - San Diego State will be visiting at 2:30 in the counseling center
==================
Jazz Band News! Upcoming opportunities to hear the bands http://www.newportband.org/
March 21st - NHS hosts the first ever NHS Jazz Festival. This all day event features 14 of the finest Jazz Bands in the area. The finalists concert is at 7:00 pm featuring the top bands of the competition. March 27th - Hot Java Cool Jazz. April 24th - Jazz Gala, Concert & Auction. May 8th-10th - Essentially Ellington, NYC
==================
Newport Attire: The Junior Class has decided to make a variety of Newport attire for our parents, students, and other family members. These new items are not club, sport, or grade specific, and thus are perfect for everyone! We will be offering polo shirts, T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and quarter zip sweatshirts. The Newport attire is unisex in sizing except for the Polo shirt which has men's, women's and children's sizes. These will be great to wear to any Newport event and will show your pride in your child, and in Newport. Also, you can order these for students who would like something else to wear on spirit days, or just want some more Newport clothing. The order form is in the March issue of Knightline and attached. Get in Newport style for spring! Orders Due 3pm, Friday, Mar 27th
==================
Staff Appreciation Lunch - Spring Fling, May 1st - Share your favorite salad or dish for the staff lunch. Email cordovafamily@comcast.net if you can help.
==================
Save the Date - The Spring for Schools benefit luncheon is June 4th at Meydenbauer Center. It's a great place to learn more about Bellevue schools - and help students excel! Learn more at www.bsfdn.org/events. Transforming Education. Supporting Students.Contact Karen Tokita for more information atkaren@yahoo.com
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Newport PTSA- Class of 2011 News!
It is officially spring this weekend and I am so ready! This has been a busy week for our sophomores with WASL with more to come in April. We are heading into April full swing!
Glo-Lo Dance
Yearbook Photos Needed
Grad Knight Meeting
Peer Tutoring
Counseling Center News
Jazz Band News
Newport Attire (Junior Class)
Staff Appreciation - Spring Fling
BSF Spring For Schools-Save the Date
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
GLO-LO Dance!
No tickets will be sold on Friday, March 20th, or at the door
==================
Yearbook Photos Needed!
The Newport Yearbook is in desperate need of wrestling and boys basketball photos. We could also use a couple more girls soccer photos. Please send photos ASAP as we are always battling a deadline. We also welcome spring sports photos as the events unfold. Send photos to driscollk@bsd405.org.
==================
Grad Knight Planning Meeting
Monday March 23rd NHS Commons 6-7 p.m.
If you are able to come, be there! If you can't make it and want to help, please let me know.
==================
Peer Tutoring
Need help in one of you classes? Come to the Peer Tutoring table in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
==================
Counseling Center/College Visits - see Ms. Owen for more information
March 20th - the Naval Academy will be here during both lunches in the large conference room in the main office
March 21st - Spring College Fair 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at Seattle University.
March 22nd - University of Oregon will be at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway, in Seattle at 1:00 p.m.
March 27th - San Diego State will be visiting at 2:30 in the counseling center
==================
Jazz Band News! Upcoming opportunities to hear the bands http://www.newportband.org/
March 21st - NHS hosts the first ever NHS Jazz Festival. This all day event features 14 of the finest Jazz Bands in the area. The finalists concert is at 7:00 pm featuring the top bands of the competition. March 27th - Hot Java Cool Jazz. April 24th - Jazz Gala, Concert & Auction. May 8th-10th - Essentially Ellington, NYC
==================
Newport Attire: The Junior Class has decided to make a variety of Newport attire for our parents, students, and other family members. These new items are not club, sport, or grade specific, and thus are perfect for everyone! We will be offering polo shirts, T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and quarter zip sweatshirts. The Newport attire is unisex in sizing except for the Polo shirt which has men's, women's and children's sizes. These will be great to wear to any Newport event and will show your pride in your child, and in Newport. Also, you can order these for students who would like something else to wear on spirit days, or just want some more Newport clothing. The order form is in the March issue of Knightline and attached. Get in Newport style for spring! Orders Due 3pm, Friday, Mar 27th
==================
Staff Appreciation Lunch - Spring Fling, May 1st - Share your favorite salad or dish for the staff lunch. Email cordovafamily@comcast.net if you can help.
==================
Save the Date - The Spring for Schools benefit luncheon is June 4th at Meydenbauer Center. It's a great place to learn more about Bellevue schools - and help students excel! Learn more at www.bsfdn.org/events.
Transforming Education. Supporting Students.
Contact Karen Tokita for more information atkaren@yahoo.com
Glo-Lo Dance
Yearbook Photos Needed
Grad Knight Meeting
Peer Tutoring
Counseling Center News
Jazz Band News
Newport Attire (Junior Class)
Staff Appreciation - Spring Fling
BSF Spring For Schools-Save the Date
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
GLO-LO Dance!
No tickets will be sold on Friday, March 20th, or at the door
==================
Yearbook Photos Needed!
The Newport Yearbook is in desperate need of wrestling and boys basketball photos. We could also use a couple more girls soccer photos. Please send photos ASAP as we are always battling a deadline. We also welcome spring sports photos as the events unfold. Send photos to driscollk@bsd405.org.
==================
Grad Knight Planning Meeting
Monday March 23rd NHS Commons 6-7 p.m.
If you are able to come, be there! If you can't make it and want to help, please let me know.
==================
Peer Tutoring
Need help in one of you classes? Come to the Peer Tutoring table in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
==================
Counseling Center/College Visits - see Ms. Owen for more information
March 20th - the Naval Academy will be here during both lunches in the large conference room in the main office
March 21st - Spring College Fair 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at Seattle University.
March 22nd - University of Oregon will be at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway, in Seattle at 1:00 p.m.
March 27th - San Diego State will be visiting at 2:30 in the counseling center
==================
Jazz Band News! Upcoming opportunities to hear the bands http://www.newportband.org/
March 21st - NHS hosts the first ever NHS Jazz Festival. This all day event features 14 of the finest Jazz Bands in the area. The finalists concert is at 7:00 pm featuring the top bands of the competition. March 27th - Hot Java Cool Jazz. April 24th - Jazz Gala, Concert & Auction. May 8th-10th - Essentially Ellington, NYC
==================
Newport Attire: The Junior Class has decided to make a variety of Newport attire for our parents, students, and other family members. These new items are not club, sport, or grade specific, and thus are perfect for everyone! We will be offering polo shirts, T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and quarter zip sweatshirts. The Newport attire is unisex in sizing except for the Polo shirt which has men's, women's and children's sizes. These will be great to wear to any Newport event and will show your pride in your child, and in Newport. Also, you can order these for students who would like something else to wear on spirit days, or just want some more Newport clothing. The order form is in the March issue of Knightline and attached. Get in Newport style for spring! Orders Due 3pm, Friday, Mar 27th
==================
Staff Appreciation Lunch - Spring Fling, May 1st - Share your favorite salad or dish for the staff lunch. Email cordovafamily@comcast.net if you can help.
==================
Save the Date - The Spring for Schools benefit luncheon is June 4th at Meydenbauer Center. It's a great place to learn more about Bellevue schools - and help students excel! Learn more at www.bsfdn.org/events.
Transforming Education. Supporting Students.
Contact Karen Tokita for more information atkaren@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
PTSA Class of 2011 News-Grad Knight Planning Meeting #2
Grad Knight! It has been a long tradition at Newport High School that immediately following the Graduation Ceremony, the students’ board buses and are taken out for a night of safe celebration with their classmates. The celebration is a chaperoned, alcohol and drug free all night party that is held at two secret locations. Dinner, entertainment, photos, videos, mementos, breakfast, snacks, and transportation are all included in the ticket price.
We had our first meeting in October and are ready to get this party planning in action! Next meeting Monday, March 23rd 6:00-7:00 p.m. NHS Commons
Volunteers Needed! This undertaking is a PTSA sponsored event that is headed up by a committee of dedicated volunteers that will spend many hours of their time, planning, fundraising and executing this special Grad Knight 2011 party for your student. We need party planners, party fundraisers and volunteers that will take on a task specific duties.
In order to move forward, we need volunteers for these Committee positions:
* Fundraising Co-Chairs: Cindy Hastings, Lalita Uppula
* Senior Party/Grad Knight Chair or Co-Chairs:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Webmaster:
* The Fundraising and Party Chair are PTSA Board positions
If you are interested in any of these positions, please let me know. If you are unable to attend and would like to nominate someone, please send me your nomination via email. PTSA Fundraising or party planning experience is helpful. You must be willing to attend local PTSA training.
If you are unable to attend and would like to volunteer let me know that too! We understand that many of you have very busy lives and are unable to volunteer your time, however we'll find ways for your to contribute to this event in some way...
Looking forward to seeing you on the 23rd!
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
We had our first meeting in October and are ready to get this party planning in action! Next meeting Monday, March 23rd 6:00-7:00 p.m. NHS Commons
Volunteers Needed! This undertaking is a PTSA sponsored event that is headed up by a committee of dedicated volunteers that will spend many hours of their time, planning, fundraising and executing this special Grad Knight 2011 party for your student. We need party planners, party fundraisers and volunteers that will take on a task specific duties.
In order to move forward, we need volunteers for these Committee positions:
* Fundraising Co-Chairs: Cindy Hastings, Lalita Uppula
* Senior Party/Grad Knight Chair or Co-Chairs:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Webmaster:
* The Fundraising and Party Chair are PTSA Board positions
If you are interested in any of these positions, please let me know. If you are unable to attend and would like to nominate someone, please send me your nomination via email. PTSA Fundraising or party planning experience is helpful. You must be willing to attend local PTSA training.
If you are unable to attend and would like to volunteer let me know that too! We understand that many of you have very busy lives and are unable to volunteer your time, however we'll find ways for your to contribute to this event in some way...
Looking forward to seeing you on the 23rd!
--
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Newport Girls Basketball is going to State!
Newport Girls Basketball is going to state! Round 1 State 4A Girls Basketball Tournament
Newport vs. Garfield
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM (Home Team)
Tacoma Dome
One Day Only Ticket Sale at Newport HS – Tuesday March 3, 2009 Tickets sold during both lunches and after school
Tickets for Wednesday and Thursday Only on Sale - Adults: $10.00, Students: $8.00
Ticket good for all day – one day
Attendance at State Basketball Games
Any student wishing to attend Girls State Basketball Games during school time will need to bring a note from home, and check out through the attendance office. No phone calls will be made to parents by the Attendance Office.
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Follies:
If your student is selected to perform at Follies the arrival time for rehearsals and performances will be posted Tuesday morning in front of the ASB Secretaries Office. On Tuesday there will be a mandatory cast meeting in the Drama Room from 3:00-3:30. Rehearsals will start Tuesday evening at 6:00.
Follies tickets will go on sale Tuesday during both lunches in front of the Theatre. There will only be two performances of Follies
Friday and Saturday night at 7:30. Be sure to get your tickets in advance!
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New Bus Passes
Students will be able to get their new bus pass in the Main Office. You will need to turn in your old bus pass and show your student ID. If your student lost their bus pass, a new Metro Application is needed.
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Knight Valor
Knight Valor representatives will be at school on March 5th during both lunches, outside the office. Students can get forms, turn in hours and check their hours. All KV hours must be turned in by April 24th.
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Jazz Band News: Great news for Newport Jazz 1 Band. The Band auditioned and were picked to compete in the Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition in NYC in May 2009. This is an incredible honor. Only 15 bands nationwide are picked to compete. There are 3 local area schools that are part of the competition: Newport, Garfield and Roosevelt. These bands are playing in the Hot Java Cool Jazz concert coming up on March 27. So, if you can't make it to the Essentially Ellington in NYC, Hot Java Cool Jazz will be a great opportunity to hear these great bands. Tickets for the events below are available now.
Up coming Opportunities to hear the bands: - See the band website: http://www.newportband.org/
March 21, 2009 - NHS Jazz Festival - Evening Concert
March 27, 2009 - Hot Java Cool Jazz
April 24, 2009 - Jazz Gala - Concert and Auction
May 8-10 - Essentially Ellington - NYC
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AP Mock Exam
The list of students taking the AP Mock exam in May, instead of the regular AP Exam, is now posted outside the Main Office. Your student will be expected to attend the exam, not doing so will result in disciplinary action. A final schedule, with locations, will be sent to your student in late April. If there is an error, please contact Ms. Suppes immediately.
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Microsoft’s DigiGirlz High Tech Camp now accepting applications!
This camp was developed to provide girls with a better understanding of what a career in technology is all about. This five day experience provides opportunities to learn about careers in technology, talk with Microsoft employees about their life experiences, and enjoy hands-on computer and technology workshops. Apply online at www.microsoft.com.
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Counseling Center Information
The Fashion Institute will be here on March 12th during both lunches in the conference room.
Montana State University will be here March 26th for 1st lunch only. See Ms. Owen for more information.
Get your ducks in a row!! University of Oregon will be at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway, in Seattle on Sunday March 22 at 1:00 pm.
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Community Service Opportunities:
Cascade Land Conservancy has volunteer opportunities in March, and April for students who like to get outdoors as well as for those that like to support environmental issues and open space conservation without the risk of getting muddy.
Special Olympics Coaches Needed to help with track events coaching adult teams with developmental disabilities prepare for this year’s Special Olympics.
Northwest Folklife Festival is looking for clubs or groups seeking a way to get out into the public’s view. This opportunity to volunteer within the Festival provides a fantastic and positive environment for the students and their friends, and can also be used as community service.
Mountain to Sounds Greenway has March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, and April 4th available to pick up some volunteer hours.
The Seattle Aquarium has an exciting high school Volunteer Program for students ages 16-18 to immerse themselves in marine science and earn community service hours. Orientation will be held on Saturday, March 7th from 11:00 am – 12:00pm or Thursday, March 12th from 5:00 – 6:00. Any interested students must attend this MANDATORY meeting.
Please see Ms. Owen in the counseling office for more information.
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Newport vs. Garfield
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM (Home Team)
Tacoma Dome
One Day Only Ticket Sale at Newport HS – Tuesday March 3, 2009 Tickets sold during both lunches and after school
Tickets for Wednesday and Thursday Only on Sale - Adults: $10.00, Students: $8.00
Ticket good for all day – one day
Attendance at State Basketball Games
Any student wishing to attend Girls State Basketball Games during school time will need to bring a note from home, and check out through the attendance office. No phone calls will be made to parents by the Attendance Office.
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Follies:
If your student is selected to perform at Follies the arrival time for rehearsals and performances will be posted Tuesday morning in front of the ASB Secretaries Office. On Tuesday there will be a mandatory cast meeting in the Drama Room from 3:00-3:30. Rehearsals will start Tuesday evening at 6:00.
Follies tickets will go on sale Tuesday during both lunches in front of the Theatre. There will only be two performances of Follies
Friday and Saturday night at 7:30. Be sure to get your tickets in advance!
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New Bus Passes
Students will be able to get their new bus pass in the Main Office. You will need to turn in your old bus pass and show your student ID. If your student lost their bus pass, a new Metro Application is needed.
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Knight Valor
Knight Valor representatives will be at school on March 5th during both lunches, outside the office. Students can get forms, turn in hours and check their hours. All KV hours must be turned in by April 24th.
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Jazz Band News: Great news for Newport Jazz 1 Band. The Band auditioned and were picked to compete in the Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition in NYC in May 2009. This is an incredible honor. Only 15 bands nationwide are picked to compete. There are 3 local area schools that are part of the competition: Newport, Garfield and Roosevelt. These bands are playing in the Hot Java Cool Jazz concert coming up on March 27. So, if you can't make it to the Essentially Ellington in NYC, Hot Java Cool Jazz will be a great opportunity to hear these great bands. Tickets for the events below are available now.
Up coming Opportunities to hear the bands: - See the band website: http://www.newportband.org/
March 21, 2009 - NHS Jazz Festival - Evening Concert
March 27, 2009 - Hot Java Cool Jazz
April 24, 2009 - Jazz Gala - Concert and Auction
May 8-10 - Essentially Ellington - NYC
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AP Mock Exam
The list of students taking the AP Mock exam in May, instead of the regular AP Exam, is now posted outside the Main Office. Your student will be expected to attend the exam, not doing so will result in disciplinary action. A final schedule, with locations, will be sent to your student in late April. If there is an error, please contact Ms. Suppes immediately.
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Microsoft’s DigiGirlz High Tech Camp now accepting applications!
This camp was developed to provide girls with a better understanding of what a career in technology is all about. This five day experience provides opportunities to learn about careers in technology, talk with Microsoft employees about their life experiences, and enjoy hands-on computer and technology workshops. Apply online at www.microsoft.com.
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Counseling Center Information
The Fashion Institute will be here on March 12th during both lunches in the conference room.
Montana State University will be here March 26th for 1st lunch only. See Ms. Owen for more information.
Get your ducks in a row!! University of Oregon will be at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway, in Seattle on Sunday March 22 at 1:00 pm.
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Community Service Opportunities:
Cascade Land Conservancy has volunteer opportunities in March, and April for students who like to get outdoors as well as for those that like to support environmental issues and open space conservation without the risk of getting muddy.
Special Olympics Coaches Needed to help with track events coaching adult teams with developmental disabilities prepare for this year’s Special Olympics.
Northwest Folklife Festival is looking for clubs or groups seeking a way to get out into the public’s view. This opportunity to volunteer within the Festival provides a fantastic and positive environment for the students and their friends, and can also be used as community service.
Mountain to Sounds Greenway has March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, and April 4th available to pick up some volunteer hours.
The Seattle Aquarium has an exciting high school Volunteer Program for students ages 16-18 to immerse themselves in marine science and earn community service hours. Orientation will be held on Saturday, March 7th from 11:00 am – 12:00pm or Thursday, March 12th from 5:00 – 6:00. Any interested students must attend this MANDATORY meeting.
Please see Ms. Owen in the counseling office for more information.
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