Monday, September 28, 2009

Open House follow-up!

As we head into October, I just wanted to follow-up with some information from last week's presentation at Open House and a couple of other items of interest. I have attached the Junior Parent presentation from Open House. It is a Power Point document. If you can't open the document, it will be posted on the counseling website soon.

SAT Practice Test Opportunity-NJHS
Super Wednesday
College Conference
College Information/Visits

As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
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HELP FOR YOUR SAT TEST
Are you ready for the SAT? Don't miss your chance to get some help for this important test. Sign up today for the Newport SAT PRACTICE TEST brought to you by NHS National Honor Society! This is held right here at Newport High School on Saturday, October 3rd. Practice test only $35. 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Check it out at www.SATPrep.org http://www.satprep.org/, Reserve your spot now!

Newport's Honor Society is sponsoring a fundraiser with SAT Prep Inc. A discounted 6 class course & practice test will be offered in February and March. A portion of the registration fees goes to support students at Newport. Contact Helene Tate tateh@bsd405.org if you have any questions. You can find forms and additional information at the PTSA website under Communications - Juniors. Next available class Feb/Mar and Mar/April.
http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?ID=846

Super Wednesday, October 14
All juniors will take the PSAT in assigned classrooms. Room assignments will be posted in the hallways during the week of 10/12/09. Tutorial is available from 11:30 to 12:30. Schedule for the week is below.

Future by Design College Conference
The district’s 6th annual college conference will be presented on October 7 and 8, 6:30-8:00 p.m., at Interlake and Newport, respectively. All high school students and their parents are encouraged to attend. Pick the date and location that works best for you. The full listing of breakout sessions can be found on our website: http://www.bsd405.org

Volunteers needed: We are looking for student volunteers for the College Conference at Newport on Thursday, October 8th from 4:30-8:30 pm. If you are interested in earning 4 hours of community service please come to the counseling center or main office to sign up or for additional information.

College Information
College visits are listed in the daily bulletin and also posted in the counseling center. If a college visit that your student is interested in attending happens to take place during a class period then the student should check in with the teacher and come down with a note and the counseling center will give them a pass at the end of the presentation.

The National Association for College Admission Counseling will host a National College Fair for sophomores, juniors and seniors on October 18th and 19th at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. See Ms. Owen in the counseling center for more information.

9/30 12:30…..Tufts University
12:30…..Central Washington University
10/01 10:45……University of Puget Sound (1st lunch only)
2:30…….University of the Pacific
10/05 11:15……University of Washington – Bothell (both lunches)
12:10…...Gonzaga University (2nd lunch only)
2:30………University of Portland
2:30………Yale University
10/06 11:15…...Carnegie Mellon (1st lunch only)
10/07 2:00.….…Duke University
2:00……..Lehigh University
10/08 12:25…….Linfield College
2:30….…..Occidental College
2:30….….University of British Columbia
2:30……..Washington State University
10/12 11:15…….USAFA/UWROTC (both lunches)
10/13 2:30……..Western Washington University
2:30…….Reed College
2:30…….Seattle Pacific University
10/14 12:30……McDaniel College
12:30……Willamette University
10/15 10:45…….Overland College (1st lunch only)
12:25…...Westmont College (2nd lunch only)
12:25.…..University Of Hawaii @ Minoa(2nd lunch only)
12:25……University of Pennsylvania (2nd lunch only)
10/16 12:10……Boston University (2nd lunch only)
10/19 2:30…..…NW Christian University
2:30……..Biola University
10/20 11:15……Boise State (1st lunch only)
12:10…...Bryn Mawr College (2nd lunch only)
2:30…..…University of Connecticut
2:30……..Case Western University
2:30……..Marymount College
10/21 12:30…...George Mason University
10/22 10:45……Colorado State University (both lunches)
10:45……Hamline (1st lunch only)
2:30……....Marymount Manhattan
2:30……..University of Denver
2:30……..University of Rodchester
10/23 11:15…...American University (both lunches)
12:10…...University of Chicago (2nd lunch only)
11:15……Southern Methodist University
2:30……..Washington University in St. Louis
10/27 11:15……Cornish College (both lunches)
10/29 2:30…….Oregon State University
10:45…..Simmons College
11/05 2:30…….University of Oregon
11/09 2:30……Eastern Washington University

College Visits outside Newport High School – (see counseling center for more information)
September 29: Columbia University, The Bush School
October 4: Tufts University, Seattle Center
Yale University, Seattle Art Museum
Washington and Lee University, Residence Inn; Bellevue
October 15: National Christian College Fair
October 18: Penn University, Seattle Art Museum
October 20: Pepperdine University; Hyatt Regency Bellevue
October 27: Duke University, Renaissance Seattle

End of September News! Open House, SAT, College Conference

Just a few reminders for this week! Enjoy this beautiful fall day!

PTSA Meeting
Back-To-School/Open House
Entertainment Books
College Conference
Homecoming
SAT Info
Yearbook
Counseling Center Info
School & Athletics Calendar

PTSA Meeting: STUDY SKILLS FOR PARENTS-WEDNESDAY 7pm [NHS Library]
The first part of the meeting will be interactive -- a discussion with our own Tammy Small called "STUDY SKILLS FOR PARENTS" and the second part is our business meeting. We hope to see you there!

Open House/Back-To-School Night, Thursday
- If you are new to Newport, plan to arrive early (mainly to be able to park) and attend the Grade Level meeting at 6:15. Juniors will meet in the outside gym. If you can't arrive early, please consider carpooling.
- Classroom presentations start at 7:00. Bring a copy of your student's schedule. Please have your student fill out their schedule on page 4 of the Knightline. Maps will be available.
- Be sure to pick up your student directory (free to all PTSA members). If you haven't joined, please do. - Membership forms will be available at the membership table.
- If you are still looking for your student's school pictures, these will also be available for pick-up at the membership table.
- Go Shopping! Browse the array of Newport booster "gear" in the Commons. Don't forget your checkbook! Junior Class Officers will be selling Entertainment Books and some leftover sweats from last year! The Grad Knight Committee will be selling beach towels! Remember - you need one of these and really should buy it Thursday night!
- And when you hear the Classroom Bucks announcement during 2nd period please give generously - this money goes straight into our classrooms in the form of Grants to our teachers.

Back-To-School Night is NOT a time to talk about your student's performance or grades. Teachers will offer a brief summary of curriculum. Conversations about individual needs/concerns are best addressed in a separate appointment.

Entertainment Books
If you pre-ordered Entertainment books, you can pick these up on Thursday night. Additional books will be available for sale.

9/24 - Open House, First Pick up day, Books for sale without order form
10/7 - Second Order Form due date
10/9 - Last day for Order Forms
10/14 - Second Pick up day.

Future By Design-The 2009-2010 Bellevue School District College Conference
The conference will be presented on Wednesday, October 7th at Interlake and Thursday, October 8 at Newport H.S. from 6:00-8:30 pm. to serve students and families of all BSD high schools.

Homecoming Week October 12-16th
The Homecoming Game is Friday, October 16th vs. Eastlake.
The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 17th. Guest passes are available online and in the Main Office.
Homecoming Theme - Knights in TV LAND

Guest Pass Policy
To bring a guest, fill out the guest pass form. Then have your guest take it to their school, and have an administrator sign it and attach a business card. If your guest is not in high school, you will need to attach a copy of their driver’s license or other picture ID. Bring the completed form to the Main Office no later than 3:15 on the Wednesday before the dance. You will receive a guest pass that you will then use to buy your guest a ticket. Your guest will need to bring ID to the dance. http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/activities2/index.htm

SAT Info
I have been providing information regarding SAT prep and practice tests. There is a lot of information coming our way from the school, college board and prep classes. Quite frankly this can be a little overwhelming for us as parents and just a little stressful for our students. I have had several questions regarding prep classes, how much $$ and how much time to invest to prepare for the test. I have asked the counselor to address these questions at our Junior Class Meeting at Open House. The great thing is that all of our Juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14th. Once the test is returned, you will have the opportunity to see if your student might need additional help in a weak area and come up with a plan of action that might include a tutor or prep class. Most of the students will do just fine and a few might just surprise you! And they have many opportunities to take the test between now and their Senior year.

Here are a couple of articles that provide a little perspective and some food for thought...

Everyone Should Take the SAT Less Seriously -
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95555519&ps=rs
Should you take the SAT or ACT? -
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7495614

The 2009 – 2010 SAT exam dates are Oct. 10th, Nov. 7th, Dec. 5th, Jan. 23rd, March 13th, May 1st, and June 5th

SAT Prep Class
Newport's Honor Society is sponsoring a fundraiser with SAT Prep Inc. A discounted 6 class course & practice test will be offered in February and March. A portion of the registration fees goes to support students at Newport. Contact Helene Tate tateh@bsd405.org if you have any questions. You can find forms and additional information at the PTSA website under Communications - Juniors. Next available class Feb/Mar and Mar/April.
http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?ID=846

Yearbook
Parents and students can go to www.hjeshare.com and enter our school code 2016410. Upload any and all photos you would like us to consider for the book.

Counseling Center Info
College visits start this week! If your student is looking for volunteer opportunities, have them see Ms. Owen in the Counseling Center.

School & Athletic Calendars
The school calendar is up and running! Athletic events are on a separate calendar. Both of these can be accessed from the school website http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Just a few things you need to know for tomorrow, next week and a little Homecoming info!

This week's Varsity Football Game- Tomorrow!
Is Thursday (not Friday) due to the Jewish Holiday. 7:00 p.m vs. Ballard at NHS.
Next Home game is Friday, October 2nd vs. Redmond . This is Middle School Band Night.

Homecoming
The Homecoming Game is Friday, October 16th vs. Eastlake. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 17th

If you haven't heard the buzz, the Homecoming Theme - Knights in TV LAND
Seniors: MTV
Juniors: ESPN
Sophomores: CMT (country)
Freshman: Cartoon Network

School Pictures
Looking for your student's school pictures? If they haven't brought them home, have your student go to the office to pick them up!
Picture re-takes are Wednesday, October 21st.

ASPEN - Practice SAT
Results will be available this Saturday at NHS in the commons 4:00 p.m.

BSD Parent Internet Viewer (PIV)
Available now, You can view your student's grades and attendance in a real-time atmosphere. By using your student's id number and the password assigned by your school district, you will be able to view your student's current information as well as information from previous marking periods. https://grades.bsd405.org/piv/. Enter the student ID and your password.

Extended Tutorial
Is now available on T/Th 3:15-5:15 in the library.

Join us for our first PTSA meeting of the year - Wednesday, September 23rd 7:00 p.m. NHS Library
Your PTSA has declared this school year "YOUR YEAR OF CONNECTION"! That means we are planning to offer opportunities throughout the year to meet with other parents and hear from guest speakers about topics relevant to being a high school parent -- and discussing ideas and reactions as a group. In other words, to CONNECT with each other.

To kick off the year, we will address some issues where your student(s) may be inclined to DISconnect from the family -- especially as independence becomes a key issue. As much as we may want to be "cool parents" by letting students do their own thing, balance is also good. WHERE is the appropriate balance for you? for others? So this Wednesday (Sept. 23, 7pm in NHS Library) we want to offer the armor every good Knight needs ... STUDY SKILLS FOR PARENTS. Learn how to BE the way - not IN the way! Arm yourself in advance with your stories of what has worked and hasn't worked so we can network, share, laugh and brainstorm great ideas for working with our students (who STILL need our support and wisdom, even if they think they don't!).

Leading our first discussion is TAMMY SMALL, part of our own NHS PTSA Executive team. She knows this topic well with 28 years as an educator, teacher, high school counselor and national trainer.

The second part of our meeting we'll address business issues, which are in an Agenda on the NHS PTSA website (www.newportptsa.org). WE HOPE YOU START THIS YEAR WITH A CONNECTION!

(In October we'll talk about another kind of connection ... going online: What we should know about social networks, and independent Internet use).

Open House-Back To School Night
Thursday, September 24th. Grade level parent meetings begin at 6:15-6:55 and Classroom presentations begin at 7:00 p.m.
Plan on carpooling and coming early! Bring your checkbooks!

Classroom Bucks
During 2nd period of Open House, a student volunteer will visit each classroom to collect cash and checks for this PTSA fundraiser. Every dollar raised will go directly into Newport classrooms in the form of teacher grants to supplement supplies and equipment to enhance curriculum.

College Conference
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 7 at Interlake, and Thursday, October 8 at Newport. Learn about finding the right college, how to pay for it, entrance tests and more

Super Wednesday, Wednesday, October 14th
All Juniors will take the PSAT on this day. Sophomores will take the PLAN and Freshman will participate in in a variety of activities. More information to follow.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Our students head into the second week of their Junior year...

Our students head into the second week of their Junior year. I don't anticipate sending weekly emails, yet there is a lot going on the next couple of weeks! To help with the second week and beyond, consider this news …

Spirit Week
Junior Class Sweats
Picture Make-up Day
Welcome Back/Fall Sports Assembly
Computer Passwords
ASPEN Fundraiser-Kaplan Practice SAT Test
SAT Prep Class
All-School Play
Peer Tutors
Carpool Parking Permits
College Information
Calendar
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Spirit Week
Tuesday - Pajama Day
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday
Thursday - White-out Day
Friday - Red & Gold Day

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Class Sweats
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ASB officers will have samples and will be taking order forms during both lunches. Last day to order is Friday, September 11th.

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Picture Make-Up Day-for those students that missed check-in days
Wednesday, September 9th they will take their picture and receive their ASB card. If your student, doesn't purchase ASB, they still need to have their picture taken. All students are required to have a NHS ID card.

I will let you know the date for re-takes.
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Welcome Back/ Fall Sports Assembly
There will be an assembly Friday, September 11th.
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Computer Passwords
Students need to update their computer password by Friday, September 11th. All passwords were reset over the summer. Passwords can be changed before school, during lunch, and after school in the Library.

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Kaplan PSAT Practice Test
Aspen Student volunteers are collecting registration forms and fees this week. Deadline for turning in forms will be September 10th during both lunches. The practice test will be on Saturday, September 12th.
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SAT Prep Class
Newport's Honor Society is sponsoring a fundraiser with SAT Prep Inc. A discounted 6 class course & practice test will be offered in September, February and March. A portion of the registration fees goes to support students at Newport. If the September class does not get more registrants, it will be cancelled. Contact Helene Tate tateh@bsd405.org if you have any questions.

You can find forms and additional information at the PTSA website under Communications - Juniors
http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?ID=846
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All-School Play
Try-outs for the comedy, “You Can’t Take it With You,” are September 16 and 17 from 3:15 pm until 5:15 pm in the Drama Room (1207). Your student should plan to attend both days of try-outs. Try-out information is located outside the ASB Secretary’s Office. If you would like to check out a script or have any questions, see Mr. Richards.
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Peer Tutors Needed for Newport’s Peer Tutoring Program

Newport has a Peer Tutoring Program! We need more tutor volunteers – especially in the areas of science, math, and world language. Students who want to be a Peer Tutor can find applications in the counseling office. Peer Tutors are volunteers who want to help their peers and gain valuable experience in how to teach, clarify, and communicate. Peer Tutors will receive community service hours for their efforts. Students who need extra assistance in a specific class may request a tutor by turning in a Peer Tutor Request Form, available in the counseling office. If you have any questions about the program, contact Ms. Klug at klugk@bsd405.org or 425-456-7451.

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Carpool Parking Permits


If your student has a parking permit, and wants to share it with someone else to carpool, please come to the office. The permit can be changed to a carpool permit if you and the carpool member(s) fill out the forms. Parking passes are very limited so this is an option that your student should consider.


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College Information

SEPTEMBER
9/15 2:30 Babson University
2:30 University of Idaho
9/16 12:30 Haverford University
9/21 11:15 Claremont McKenna College (1st lunch only)
9/24 12:25 University of Victoria (2nd lunch only)
9/28 12:10 New York University (2nd lunch only)
2:30 University of Southern California
2:30 Seattle University
9/30 12:30 Tufts University

OCTOBER
10/05 12:10 Gonzaga University (2nd lunch only)
2:30 University of Portland
10/06 11:15 Carnegie Mellon (1st lunch only)
10/07 2:00 Duke University
10/08 2:30 Occidental College
2:30 University of British Columbia
10/13 2:30 Western Washington University
10/15 12:25 Westmont College (2nd lunch only)
12:25 University Of Hawaii @ Minoa
10/19 2:30 NW Christian University
10/20 12:10 Bryn Mawr College (2nd lunch only)
2:30 University of Connecticut
10/21 12:30 George Mason University
10/22 2:30 Marymount Manhattan
10/23 11:15 American University (both lunches)
12:10 University of Chicago (2nd lunch only)

NOVEMBER
11/05 2:30 University of Oregon

College Conference: Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 7 at Interlake, and Thursday, October 8 at Newport. Learn about finding the right college, how to pay for it, entrance tests and more.
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Calendar

September 9 Picture Make-Up Day, 12:30 pm
September 11 Class Sweats Orders Due
September 12 Class of 2010 Fundraiser – Newport Shores Garage Sale, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, 23 Newport Key
September 12 ASPEN KAPLAN PSAT Fundraiser
September 23 PTSA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Newport High School Library
September 24 Back-to-School Night at Newport
October 16 Homecoming Football Game vs. Eastlake
October 17 Homecoming Dance

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Just a couple of reminders...

Just a couple of reminders as we end of the first week of school. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Disco Dance
The first dance of the year is on Friday Sept. 4th following the Varsity Football Game against Woodinville.
Students need to buy their tickets this week. No tickets will be available at the door. No sales on Friday. Remember, if your student does not attend school on Friday, he/she will not be admitted to the dance, even if he/she has purchased a ticket.

Cost $5.00 with ASB - $6.00 without Last day to buy tickets: Thursday 9/3 – Both Lunches and After School

Parking for Friday’s Football Game - vs Woodinville
Parking is prohibited in the Mockingbird hill neighborhood across 124th. Bellevue Police will be writing tickets! Carpool if you can.

ASB cards for students that missed check-in days
ASB cards are needed for athletic events and dances. In order to get into the football game without a charge, your student will need to purchase their ASB card by Friday in order to get on the class list indicating they have ASB. If they have ID, bring it.

If they want to purchase a disco dance ticket at the ASB price, your student will need to purchase their ASB card Thursday before or at lunch in order to get on the class list indicating they have ASB. If they have ID, bring it.

Picture Make-Up Day-for those students that missed check-in days
Wednesday, September 9th they will take their picture and receive their ASB card. If your student, doesn't purchase ASB, they still need to have their picture taken. All students are required to have a NHS ID card.

I will let you know the date for re-takes.

Kaplan PSAT Practice Test
Aspen Student volunteers are collecting registration forms and fees this week and next week. Deadline for turning in forms will be September 10th during both lunches. The practice test will be on Saturday, September 12th.

SAT Prep Class
Newport's Honor Society is sponsoring a fundraiser with SAT Prep Inc. A discounted 6 class course & practice test will be offered in September, February and March. A portion of the registration fees goes to support students at Newport. If the September class does not get more registrants, it will be cancelled. Contact Helene Tate tateh@bsd405.org if you have any questions.

You can find forms and additional information at the PTSA website under Communications - Juniors
http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?ID=846

2011 Grad Knight Committee beach towel fundraiser
Contact Cindy Hastings for more information. The form can be found at http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?ID=846
We will be selling these at Open House too! They are really nice towels. I bought two! And yes we'll keep bugging you until we sell them all...

Class Sweats
Next Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ASB officers will have samples and will be taking order forms during both lunches. Last day to order is Friday, September 11th.
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/