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2011 Grad Knight Meeting
Newport Ski Swap
Yearbook Photos
Winter Sports Packets
School Play
Reflections
Mathematics Adoption Parent Information Nights
Counseling Center News
Community Service
Support Class of 2010
Tolo Chaperones needed
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=NHSHOME
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Class of 2011 Grad Knight Meeting
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 17th 6:30 p.m. in the NHS Library. The 2011 Grad Knight Committee is ready to start planning. Our committee chair is Tira Villanueva. We have some great ideas to share and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. Looking forward to seeing you there! If you are unable to attend and want to be involved, please let me know.
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Newport Ski Swap
This is the major fundraiser for our PTSA which enables us to provide funding for students/teachers’ programs and needs (music, sports, education, training, etc). We definitely need YOUR help..and many others! Invite your friends, your family members...we need over 400 ‘shifts’ filled..WE can do it with your help! http://skiswap.info Click on the Volunteer option (on the left margin) and it will prompt you from there.
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Yearbook Photos
Fall sports photo submission deadline: November 20th.
Now and Then: Accepting 12 more submissions! Deadline: November 4th
Due to overwhelming demand, we have expanded our Now and Then section for Yearbook. This allows us to fit 12 more submissions! New Photo Submission Process: If you have photos you would like the Yearbook staff to consider for pages please submit them by going to www.hjeshare.com
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Winter Sports Packets
Winter Sport Packets are due November 6, 2009. There is an new Concussion Information Sheet form that needs to be signed by parents.
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School Play
Performances for “You Can’t Take It With You” will be held Nov 5-7th 7:30pm at NHS Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are sold in front of the theatre doors during both lunches and at the door the night of the performances. Tickets are $5.00 dollars for students with ASB or $6.00 dollars without. Check out the drama website http://web.me.com/scurelop1/Newport_Drama/Home.html
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Reflections
The theme is: Beauty Is… The deadline is November 20th, 2009. Check the bulletin or main office for more information.This year’s theme is “Beauty Is…..” Art that follows closest to the theme tends to get highest judging marks. Go to www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections for entry form, rules and guidelines. The art categories are visual arts; film/video; dance; photography; literature and music composition. The Newport Deadline for art submissions is November 20th, 2009. The Newport Art Celebration will be in early December. Students turn art entries into the Reflections Art Box in the office. Please have photographs and visual art mounted on foam board and in protective shrink wrap packaging, not laminated! Also please fill out entry forms completely, including artist’s statement and parent/student signatures! If you have any questions, please email Laura Adams Guy @ laura@laconrik.com .
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Mathematics Adoption Parent Information Nights
Come learn about the secondary math instructional materials adoption process, how you can stay informed and provide input. You will have an opportunity to hear how the process has evolved, where we are currently and our next steps. The purpose of these meetings is to disseminate information and describe multiple ways for you to provide input, not as a forum to debate the merits of the proposed instructional materials. Look for continuing updates on the Bellevue School District website at http://www.bsd405.org/. The information nights will be held in the Performing Arts Centers from 7:00-8:00 pm
Thursday, November 5th at Sammamish High School
Monday, November 9th at International School
Thursday, November 12th at Interlake High School
Monday, November 16th at Newport High School
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News from the Counseling Center
Historically Black Colleges Information Night On Wed, Nov 4, there will be an information night about Historically Black Colleges at Sammamish High School. There will be presentations about the schools, as well as College Corps, Black Achievers, UNCF, and advising from high school counselors. See Ms. Owen in Counseling for more information
College Visits at Newport:
11/05 2:30…….University of Oregon
11/09 2:30……Eastern Washington University
11/18 12:30….PNW College of Art
Junior Checklist - Class of 2011 Post-High School Planning
I have attached a flyer from the counseling center for both you and your student to review as you look ahead to Senior year. It has a listing of helpful resources as well as questions to get you thinking...
Another SAT Practice Test opportunity
There will be another SAT practice test to benefit Operation Smile on November 18th at Sammamish High School. The test is from 1-5 pm, in room 941 above the library and includes free snacks. The cost is $20 and 100% of the profits go towards providing surgeries to children in third world countries with cleft lips and palates. Students can register and pay through the Sammamish High School accountant or simply show up and bring their money on the day of the test. For more information please contact Kim Dunda at dundak@bsd405.org or Rose Gunson at rosegunson@gmail.com
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Community Service Hours
Students can now check their community service hours by going to the community service page of the PTSA website and enter their student ID http://www.newportptsa.org/CommSvc/HomePage.asp
Community Service Opportunities
11/9 – 11/10
Bellevue Schools Foundation is looking for volunteers to make phone calls to district parents asking them to consider making a donation to the Bellevue Schools Foundation. Sign up sheets at the NHS Main Office
11/13 – 11/15
NHS Ski Swap: Volunteers are needed on 11/13 from 3:00 to 9:30; 11/14 from 8:30 to 4:00; 11/15 from 8:00 to 1:00.
11/14 & 12/19
City of Bellevue, Stewardship Saturdays: care of City park resources. Contact: Christina Krueger @425-452-4195
12/5
Hilltop Holiday Craft Show: 5-8:30pm Northwest Arts Center. Register on-line at myparksandrecreation.com or call 425.452-6885.
12/6
Newport Shores Holiday Brunch: 10am-2pm Newport Shores (free meal). Contact Peggy Loshin at peggyloshin@comcast.net
12/17
Christmas Ships. Newcastle Beach Park: 8-9:30pm. Register on-line at myparksandrecreation.com or call 425.452-6885.
12/20
Christmas Ships. Meydenbauer Beach Park: 6-7:30pm. Register on-line at myparksandrecreation.com or call 425.452-6885.
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Support 2010 Grad Knight
Poinsettias for the Holidays
Want a beautiful poinsettia for the holidays? It's the yearly GradKnight Poinsettias sale! These poinsettias have always been the largest and longest-lasting poinsettias around. Poinsettias are $15 each in white, red, and pink. Wreaths are also available for $20. Deadline for orders is Nov 13th. Pick up will be in the Newport Hills Area Dec 4th location to be announced.
Blender Bottles
These work well for the family on the go and make a great gift for students, parents and friends. Great gift idea!
Blender bottles are $8 each. Bottles will be delivered to your student or if in larger quantities to your home. Team orders available for a discount, inquire at nhsgrad2010@hotmail.com.
**** For your convenience, pay for your items via Paypal at the Grad Knight website www.nhsgradknight2010.myevent.com
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Tolo Chaperones Needed
The Camelot Club is in charge of planning the Tolo Dance here at Newport High School. The money earned is used for planning the next year's Tolo and for donating to other clubs at Newport. We will need about 30 chaperons and it would be greatly appreciated if you can help! The dance is on December 12, 2009 and is from 9pm-12am. Chaperones arrive at Newport High School by 8 PM. Contact carina.pham@gmail.com
