End of Year Reminders

I happened on this blog and found this article: 18 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I was 18. Some thoughtful advice for our 17 and 18 year olds that don't want to take advice from anybody! Please share this with your son or daughter. There are some tips that even us adults can take to heart! http://www.marcandangel.com/2010/06/21/18-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-when-i-was-18/

One of my favorite NY Times reads regarding the college admissions process the last couple of years: The Choice.
You will probably relate to this mom's blog post: "Savoring a Few Lasts, Amid a Flurry of Firsts". There are some other great links at this site as well. http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/30/mom-u-11-30/

A couple of reminders as we end the year:

Get your Grad Knight tickets for $130 before the price goes up in 2011. Permission forms must be turned in with payment by check or payment can be made online! Permission forms are available in the main office, Grad Knight Box. Please put your completed permission form in the Grad Knight box in the main office. To pay online: http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?

Baby Ad Deadline - January 21st! The time has come to submit senior Baby Ads, for the 2011 yearbook! A senior baby ad consists of a photo of your senior as a baby/young child or a senior picture & a baby picture and includes a quote or short passage. In order to submit your senior baby ad, please go to www.hjeshare.com and type in the code: 2040054. Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, go the Yearbook page on the Newport website. Prices range from $75-$225. All photos must be submitted on-line.

Final Chance to Buy a Yearbook! Purchase deadline January 14th. If you are uncertain as to whether you purchased a book you can check the list outside the accountant’s office. If you do not purchase one by this deadline you will be given the opportunity to purchase one on a first come first serve basis in June (after the books have been distributed). Yearbooks are $55.00.

Best wishes for a Happy New Year!

December News!

How is it already December! College application deadlines, Cap & gowns on order, Grad Knight tickets purchased, Tolo...

There is a lot going on to end the year. *Senior information is listed first below.

*Grad Knight Tickets
*ESCRIP Fundraising
*Jostens - Cap & Gown orders
*Baby Ads
*Counselor's Corner - College Applications
*Financial Aid Information Night
Winter Fest Spirit Week
Tolo
Laff Machine Tryouts
Newport Girls Hoops - Knights Join the Fight!
Knights in Vienna Auditions
Reflections
Dates to Remember

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Grad Knight
We have over 230 tickets confirmed, yet with 406 students we have a way to go! Get your Grad Knight tickets for $130 before the price goes up in 2011. Need financial assistance? Have your student see their counselor by December 15th. Permission forms must be turned in with payment by check or payment can be made online! Permission forms are available in the main office, Grad Knight Box. Please put your completed permission form in the Grad Knight box in the main office. To pay online: http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?

ESCRIP Fundraising
I plan to do a little shopping on escrip this year - How about you?
Save Time and Money this Holiday Season by Shopping Online Today! Shop now at the eScrip Online Mall, where more than 1,000 stores support Newport High School PTSA - Grad Knight 2011 www.escrip.com
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Cap & Gown orders - Jostens
If your student missed getting the order forms in last week, there are order form packages in the main office. These can be mailed in to Jostens directly.
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Baby Ads
The time has come to submit senior baby ads, for the 2011 yearbook! A senior baby ad consists of a photo of the senior as a baby/young child or a senior picture & a baby picture and includes a quote or short passage. In order to submit your senior baby ad, please go to www.hjeshare.com and type in the code: 2040054. Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, go the Yearbook page on the Newport website. Prices range from $75-$225. All photos must be submitted on-line.
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Counselor's Corner - Attention Seniors
Do you have a college application deadline and need a counselor letter of recommendation (otherwise known as the school report)? If so, you MUST submit the Counselor Letter of Recommendation Packet (including your college deadline list, resume, answer to the 10 questions and all teacher forms no later than 4 weeks before your deadline! Counselors will not be writing letters over Winter Break. So if you have a Jan 1st deadline, get your packet in by Dec 1st! Help us help you! It is your responsibility to get this information to us on time!
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College Financial Aid Information Night
Parents of seniors and students come learn how to apply for finance aid. You are invited to our FAFSA night on Thursday 12/9 at 7pm in the theater lecture hall. Topics to be covered will include: timelines, financial aid basics, applying for aid, types of financial aid, resources, and Q & A.
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Winter Fest Spirit Week
Monday: Green
Tuesday: Timber (maybe this means Lumberjack - plaid shirts...)
Wednesday: Kid
Thursday: Holiday Sweater
Friday: Red & Gold

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TOLO
The girl-ask-guy dance, will be this Saturday, 12/11/10. Our theme this year is Masquerade! Tickets will be on sale next week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during both lunches. Tickets can also be purchased after school on Wednesday and Thursday in the commons. Ticket price is $12.00 with ASB, $13.00 without ASB card. If you are inviting a guest from another school make sure you stop by the main office and get the necessary Guest Pass paperwork. The deadline for turning in the Guest Pass is Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. There will be no ticket sales on Friday or Saturday.

Chaperones Needed
We still need about 20 parent chaperones or we can’t have the dance, so if your parents are willing to chaperone please contact Ms. Jones in room 1111 or contact her via email jonese@bsd405.org to tell her the good news.
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Laff Machine Tryouts!!
Tryouts for 2011 Laff Machine Troupe for 2011 Newport Follies, Thursday, December 9th, 3-5:30pm. You need to have a prepared one-minute comedy monologue (solo) or two person comedic scenes. Audition forms will be available outside of the ASB Secretaries office. Good Luck and Make Us Laugh!
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Newport Girls Hoops - KNIGHTS JOIN THE FIGHT!
NEWPORT GIRLS HOOPS CANCER AWARENESS KNIGHT! Friday, December 10th. Please come support our donation event for cancer awareness. Wear Pink! All donations and monies made from concessions will be donated to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Wear Pink and help us send a nice amount to help find a cure! Girls JV 3:30, Boys JV 5:00, Girls Varsity 6:30, Boys Varsity 8:00. We’re playing Issaquah, always a good competition! Did we mention to Wear Pink? For more information visit http://www.jimmyv.org/component/content/article/55-charities/584-the-kay-yowwbca-cancer-fund.html
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Knights In Vienna Auditions
Singers and instrumentalist! Jazz and classical musicians! Step into the spotlight as a featured performer at the elegant “Knights in Vienna” in January. Auditions are next Friday 12/10; pick up applications now in the main office.
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Reflections
Newport students submitted 37 pieces of art (literature, music, dance, photography, and visual art) to this year’s Reflections competition. The submissions have been judged and 30 will move on to the Crossroads exhibit and district-level judging. Newport finalists will be announced at the Reflections Recognition Event and Celebration on Wednesday, December 15, at 2:00 pm in the Newport High School Library.
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Dates to Remember:
Winter Break 12/20-12/31
MLK Day - No School January 17th
End of 1st Semester - January 21st
Conference Day - No School January 24th

Cap and Gown Packages

Oops - my bad...

Cap and Tassel is $20 plus Tax, S/H.

Cap/Tassel/Gown package is $46 plus Tax, S/H

A deposit is needed for anything over $60 order (announcements, cap/gown etc)

Cap and Gown Orders

Due to our snow days and the Thanksgiving Holiday, Jostens has scheduled an additional cap and gown order day at Newport High School on Friday, December 3rd during lunch in the Commons.

Please bring your completed order form and a $60 deposit. Remember that a cap & gown only can be ordered for $20 plus tax and S&H fees.

Special savings on class rings on Order Day only! Purchase a graduation package (Senior, Mascot, Essential or Mini-package) AND a class ring, and receive $20 off the price of your class ring! Design your ring at www.jostens.com and we'll determine your ring size on order day. Check out this cool website designed just for you!
http://www.messagefromjostens.com/NewportHighSchoolCapGownClassRingorderdayMonday

Questions? Contact Mike Annis with Jostens (253) 631-3491 mike.annis@jostens.com

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Poinsettia and Wreath Pick-Up
This TUESDAY from 2:30 pm-7:00 pm in the South end of the commons. Recommended: Park at the drop-off near the baseball fields and enter through the south-end doors.

Just a friendly reminder that Jostens will be at school tomorrow to take cap & gown orders. More info below:

Baby Ads
Thanks everyone for letting me know that the code that I gave you didn't work (it was last year's). I have attached an updated flyer. Try this: Go to www.hjeshare.com and enter the school code 2040054

Jostens - Grad Products Ordering - Monday, November 22nd
Reminder that tomorrow during both lunches Mike Annis will be at Newport to take order forms for graduation. Depending on what you are ordering, payment or a deposit must accompany the order form.

Here's some additional information that should be helpful:
- Each grad purchases a red gown and the cap/tassel. If you previously purchased a gown you may re-use it (or borrow a neighbor's). They iron beautifully. Students can use their siblings gowns as well.
- If you borrow a gown or have one handed down by a sibling, you can just order a Cap & Tassel Only. The cost is $20. (Look on the order form right hand corner Section 4 above Total Your Order and you will see the area to check). The Newport Class of 2011 flyer in the cap & gown section has the price listed.
- If you are thinking of ordering announcements, do it now. If you decide you want announcements later in the year, it may be too late. Prices are higher and the announcement design will be different. Jostens says their average student order is about $120.
- A $60 deposit is requested when you place your order (cash, check or credit card). Josten's will send an invoice for the balance.
- Caps/gowns and announcement orders will be picked up in school April 2011

Jostens, Baby Ads, Grad Knight News, FAFSA Meeting

Just a few reminders, deadlines and dates to get on your calendars! And don't forget to come shop the Holiday Gift Fair this Saturday at Newport!

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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011


Grad Knight News
Get your Grad Knight tickets for $130 before the price goes up in 2011. Need financial assistance? Have your student see their counselor by December 15th. Permission forms must be turned in with payment by check or payment can be made online! Please put your completed permission form in the Grad Knight box in the main office. To pay online: http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?

Holiday Vendor Fair 10:00-5:00 in the Newport High School Commons

Poinsettias/Wreaths Pick up date (note the change in location)
Tuesday, November 30th, from 3:00 to 7:00 - NHS in the Commons
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Graduation info
For those students that missed the Josten's Senior Meeting on Wednesday, packages are in the main office with the forms needed for ordering caps and gowns. The Josten's representative will be at school on Monday, November 22nd at lunch to answer questions and take orders.

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Baby Ads
The time has come to submit senior baby ads, for the 2011 yearbook! A senior baby ad consists of a photo of the senior as a baby/young child or a senior picture & a baby picture and includes a quote or short passage. In order to submit your senior baby ad, please go to www.hjeshare.com and type in the code: 2040054. Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, go the Yearbook page on the Newport website. Prices range from $75-$225. All photos must be submitted on-line. Flyer and instructions are attached.

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$$ FINANCIAL AID NIGHT $$
Senior parents and students come learn how to apply for financial aid. You are invited to our Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) night. Thursday, December 9th at 7 pm, Newport Theater Lecture Hall. Presented by Fran Henderson, Student Financial Aid Counselor from Seattle University

Topics to be covered:

Just what is need-based aid?
Deadlines – how important are they?
What is a FAFSA?
What do I need to know before completing a FAFSA?
Where do I find help?
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Recommend reading for senior parents:
The Launching Years: Strategies for Parenting from Senior Year to College Life
By Laura S. Kastner, PhD (from UW) and Jennifer Wyatt, PhD

Recommended by a parent of a current college freshman! The book is broken into two parts – senior year of high school and freshman year of college. It really helped to get past the yelling, nagging, giving consequences phase of parenting and focus on negotiations and trying to treat your more like an adult. As with anything else about development, each kid is different and will approach these new mile stones with different points of view. This book does a great job of covering most of the possibilities.

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Kudos!

What a season for Girls Swimming!
2nd place at the State 4A Championship meet
The best finish in over 25 years
2nd place at the Kingco District 4A Championship meet
KingCo 2A, 3A, 4A champs
Undefeated in KingCo dual meet season 11 wins - 0 losses
1st place and a new school record in the 200 free relay at State 4A Champs
3rd place and a new school record in the 200 medley relay at State 4A Champs
2nd place 400 free relay at State 4A champs
1st place and meet record for the 200 free relay at KingCo Champs
There are 96 girls on the team, the largest athlete turnout of any sport at Newport High School
Eric Bartleson, team coach, was voted KingCo coach of the year for the 2nd year in a row and 4A State Coach of the Year!
15 Scholar Athletes: (maintained a 3.75 or higher during their academic career)

Girls Volleyball Finished at state (first time since 2005).

are the Academic State Champions! Details at http://www.wiaa.com/subcontent.aspx?SecID=345

Congratulations to the Newport Drill Team for winning First Place in their first competition of the year at Tumwater High School!

Boys Tennis The NHS Boys Varsity team was undefeated all season.

Grad Knight News!

Grad Knight Information ONLY today!

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 secret and special venues. For graduating seniors, this is one of the most anticipated occasions of their year!

The Grad Knight committee has been working hard to coordinate a Holiday Gift Fair as a fundraiser for Grad Knight. We need your help in getting the word out! Please forward the attached flyer to your contacts, neighbors and friends. Print the flyer and bring it to your work, gym, church, etc. Post the information to your Facebook page. If everyone forwards it to at least 10 friends we will be reaching over 4,000 people!

In addition to getting the word out we need you to come shop too!

Holiday Gift Fair
Saturday, November 20th 10:00-5:00 at Newport High School

Newport Holiday Gift Fair Saturday November 20th from 10:00-5:00 is a fundraiser to support the Class of 2011 Grad Knight. It’s a great opportunity to shop for unique and great things for the holidays – anything from jewelry to candles, anything from gifts to decorations. It’s a collection of over 30 vendors selling high quality items at a great price to you – while helping the Newport Seniors have a great graduation celebration!

Volunteers Needed!
We need volunteers to assist the vendors with setting up on November 20th Saturday morning, from 8:00-10:00am and with tear down from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Your student can earn volunteer/community service hours too!

Bakers Needed!
We are looking for baked goods to sell at the Holiday Gift Fair. Please contact Becky Miller if you can help rebamill@aol.com

Grad Knight Tickets
Grad Knight tickets are now $130. Need a scholarship (full or partial)? Have your student contact their counselor by December 15th!
You can now pay on-line http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp? You need a MY NEWPORT account.
If you purchase on-line, a permission form must be turned in. These forms are available in the Grad Knight box in the main office

Poinsettias/Wreaths Pick up date (note the change in location)
Tuesday, November 30th, from 3:00 to 7:00 - NHS in the Commons

Many thanks to all the fabulous volunteers making this all happen for our kids!

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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011

State Bound Teams!

Good luck to all Newport athletes competing at state level competition this weekend!

State 4A Football Playoffs
Newport Knights @ Chiawana Riverhawks (Pasco)
Saturday November 13, 2010, Kickoff 2:00 PM, Edgar Brown Stadium (Pasco, WA)

Booster bus- Tickets on sale Tuesday & Wednesday!
Come cheer on the Knights in Pasco for the Football game! The bus will leave 8:30 AM Saturday morning and return late Saturday. Plan on bringing a sack lunch and money for food – it’s a long day. The cost for bus transportation is $20. Game tickets are not included (tickets for students with ASB are $6). Bus Tickets will be sold at both lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday morning or until sold out -students have first priority and if there is space available adults can buy tickets. Come support the Knights at State!

Volleyball - Newport 2nd Seed from Kingco 4A
The Lady Knights are headed to the Washington State 4A Championship in Kennewick November 11-12 as the 2nd seed from KingCo 4A. Newport finished 2nd in KingCo 4A after losing to Issaquah in straight sets in the championship game Thursday, November 4 at Bothell High School. It's been an exciting season, and it's not over yet! Good luck at State, ladies!

Washington State 4A Championship
Date: November 11-12, 2010
Location: Toyota Center, Kennewick WA

Newport Girls Swim State meet at King County Aquatics Center
Newport girls swim team finishes 2nd in District. State prelims on Friday at and finals on Saturday. Go Knights!
And for those of you not attending sporting events the Ski Swap is Friday evening and Saturday all day (www.skiswap.info)!!!

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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011

November News!

As I said earlier in the year - this is a year of "lasts". For many of our senior athletes their season is over or they are heading onto state athletic events. I have listed some events below, yet if there are more to recognize, please let me know (not all websites are updated). At the end of the fall season, I would like to give "kudos" to our Senior students for athletic, academic or fine arts efforts! So if you have a student that should be recognized, please let me know that too!

I have had questions regarding Baby ads for the yearbook and just wanted to let you know that info will be coming out once it is determined by the yearbook publishing company. Per the Yearbook advisor, it is usually mid-January, early February. I will keep you posted and provide this info as soon as I get it.

Just a reminder that November 17th, Wednesday at 12:30 our seniors will be meeting with Jostens regarding graduation (caps, gowns, announcements, etc.)

Support our seniors-athletic events
Grad Knight News
Volunteers Needed
Newport Drama - The Foreigner
Counselor's Corner
November School Schedule changes
Dates to Remember

Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
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Support our Seniors - State Playoffs, tournaments, district meets!

Girls Volleyball l
ost to Issaquah in the KingCo 4A playoffs tonight and are the #2 KingCo seed to State. It was an exciting match between two great teams. Now on to Washington State 4A Championships November 11th & 12th at the Toyota Center in Kennewick

Boys Water Polo
Be sure to go out and support Boys Water Polo at the State Tournament this Friday and Saturday! Games are at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. There are some real grudge matches so it should be exciting! Friday games are at 6:30 and 8:10. Saturday games start at 9:45, with the championship game at 4:30.

Girls Swim and Dive
Congratulations to the undefeated Newport Girls Swim & Dive Team, 4A Kingco League Champs and the 2010 GIRLS KINGCO CHAMPS! Come to the Districts swim Meet on Saturday at the UW Pool on Nov 6th, it’s going to be close between Newport and Skyline!

Football
Newport Football will play in Round 1 of the State Playoffs this Saturday, Nov. 6th. They will play Kentlake High School at French Field in Kent, WA, at 7:00 pm. Directions are on the Main Page of the Sports website. Bring your ASB card to get a reduced ticket price

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Grad Knight News
Last chance to order Poinsettia's/Wreaths. Deadline extended until Sunday, November 7th. Email Janice Pelo janicepelo@comcast.net with your order or drop your form in the Grad Knight box in the office. Poinsettias: Red, White, Pink $15 and 24" wreaths: $20. Pick up date (note the change in location): Tuesday, November 30th, from 3:00 to 7:00 - NHS in the Commons

Grad Knight Tickets: Grad Knight tickets are now $130. Out of a class of 406 we have 215 sold! Need a scholarship (full or partial)? Have your student contact their counselor by December 15th! You can now pay on-line http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp? Go to My Newport.

Save the Date: November 17th Jostens will be at school for a senior meeting with the students to talk about Graduation (caps & gowns, announcements, etc.) 12:30 Main Gym

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Volunteers Needed!
Ski Swap Volunteers Needed: The Ski Swap is coming! If you haven’t taken the opportunity to help out here, why not give it a try? It’s fun and you’ll see a million people you know! Visit www.skiswap.info to sign up. Click on the tab on the left, Volunteers. Key times are Friday evening, Saturday AM, Saturday evening and then Sunday. Students can earn volunteer hours and we need adult volunteers too! SELLING gear? Register your items ahead of time.

BSF Phonathon Callers Needed: There is a dire need of adult and student volunteers for the Bellevue Schools Foundation Phonathon on November 8th, 9th, or 10th. For more information, and to sign up as a volunteer contact Lynn Feiges lsfeiges@hotmail.com. The phonathon takes place at a local call center in Factoria (right off Richards Rd at BioControl Systems, 12822 SE 32nd Bellvue 98005) and students will be trained (with free pizza and beverage) at 6:30 on Monday and Tuesday night. Then the calls start at 7 pm and go until 9 pm. On Wednesday, the calling takes place at WISC, and they are needing fewer volunteers, although your help is still welcome. BSF funds a variety of programs to increase rigor and support students throughout the district. Here is one area that directly supports our students at the high school level. Knowledge in Action, Project-based Learning Approach to High School Advanced Placement Courses – The George Lucas Educational Foundation funded program is redesigning AP curriculum to provide deeper learning for high school students. 2010/11 will be year 3 for the project-based AP U.S. Government & Policy course and year 1 for the project-based AP Environmental Science course. For more information about programs supported by BSF http://bsfdn.org/Programs.aspx

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Newport Drama: The Foreigner
Come support NHS Theatre Arts and see the comedy "The Foreigner" by Larry Shue, November 4th, 5th, and 6th in the Newport Performing Arts Center at 7:30pm. Have you ever felt out of place, not fitting in? Where others have viewed you as an outsider? How does it feel? Find out why someone would purposefully choose to be left out, to be different, and the confusion, commotion, and comedy that ensues! Cost is $6 with ASB and $7 without. Tickets will be sold during both lunches between now and Nov 5th, and at the door. Doors open at 7pm.

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Counselor's Corner
Attention Seniors – Do you have a November 15th college application deadline & you need a counselor letter of recommendation (otherwise known as the school report)? If so, you MUST submit the Counselor Letter of Recommendation Packet (including your college deadline list, resume, answer to the 10 questions and all teacher forms) NO LATER THAN 4 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR FIRST DEADLINE.

For example:
College Deadline Counselor Ltr of Rec Packet Deadline
Nov 15th Oct 15th (OR ASAP!)
Dec 1st Nov 1st (OR ASAP!)
Dec 15th Nov 15th
Jan 1st Dec 1st

Remember – It is VERY IMPORTANT for you to WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS to review your letter of recommendation. If you have questions, see your counselor.

Counselors will not be writing letters over Winter Break. So if you have a Jan 1st deadline, get your packet in by Dec 1st! Help us help you! It is your responsibility to get this information to us on time!

College Visits
….9th University of Redlands (1st lunch)
…16th Santa Clara University (2:30)
…18th University of Oregon (2:30)
…19th University of Colorado – Boulder 2:30

Seattle National College Fair: Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 12-4pm and Monday, November 15, 2010 from 9am-12pm at the Washington State Convention Center. Admission is FREE! Online student registration is now open! When your students pre-register, a bar coded confirmation page is produced. When printed and brought to the fair, this page acts as the student’s electronic ID. Utilizing this barcode eliminates the need for students to fill out inquiry cards at the booths they visit. Online registration leaves more time for students and parents to chat with more admissions representatives. Encourage your students to register before they come to the fair! For more information visit www.nationalcollegefairs.org.
Here is how the process works:

Step 1: Visit www.gotomyncf.com prior to attending the fair to register. Students will be asked a few short questions regarding their graduation information, home address, and interested major so schools can send them information after the Fair.

Step 2: Complete the online registration form. Print the barcode identification page and have students bring it along to the fair.

Step 3: Colleges at the fair will scan the student's barcode to access their information, allowing more time for one-on-one conversations and less time filling out inquiry cards.

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November Dates & schedule changes

Due to the holidays on November 11th, November 25th and November 26th, our schedule will be as follows for those weeks:
· Nov 8th – regular 7-period schedule
· Nov 9th & 10th – Block day schedule: Tuesday 1,3,5,7 Wednesday 2,4,6
· Nov 12th – Profession/Conference day (no students)
· Nov 22nd – regular 7-period schedule
· Nov 23rd & 24th – Block day schedule: Tuesday 1,3,5,7 Wednesday 2,4,6

Dates to Remember
Veterans Day/Professional Day, no school: November 11, 12
Newport Ski Swap: November 12 and 13
Thanksgiving: November 25, 26
Tolo: December 11
Winter Break: December 20 to 31
Martin Luther King Day, no school: January 17
End of First Semester: January 21
Conference Day, no school for HS/MS: January 24
Midwinter Break: February 21 to 25
Spring Break: April 4 to 8
Memorial Day: May 30
Prom: June 4
Graduation: June 13
Last Day of School: June 16

Grad Knight Tickets!

Tonight's email is about Grad Knight Tickets. A big thank you to Hanmi Hwang, Harumi Branch and Ming Chu Su for help with the translations below.

Just a reminder that the $111 ticket price is available until November 1st. The price will increase to $130 after this date. A flyer with the ticket information is attached. Can't remember if you have paid for Grad Knight? Direct your questions about Grad Knight tickets to Chris Bradley bradfamly@comcast.net and Jean Van Court vancourt@yahoo.com

Need a scholarship (full or partial)? Have your student contact their counselor by December 15th!

Save the Date: November 17th Jostens will be at school for a senior meeting with the students to talk about Graduation (caps & gowns, announcements, etc.) 12:30 Main Gym

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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011

Grad Knight 2011 Tickets
Our students graduate on June 13, 2011. Immediately following the graduation ceremony at UW’s Hec Edmundson Pavilion is an all-night event for seniors only (and adult chaperones). Newport PTSA coordinates this exciting and safe all-night celebration called “Grad Knight”. It is an evening filled with friends, food, games and prizes and the making of many great memories. While fundraising is underway to cover part of the costs, Grad Knight tickets must still be purchased. Partial or full scholarships are also available (have your student see the counselors to obtain). We have over 400 seniors and we hope they will all celebrate their graduation night together in a most fun and safe environment!

Tickets are available at a special discounted price of $111 until November 1st. After November 1st, ticket prices are $130

Please visit us at http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=CLASS2011 Permission slip paperwork and payment processing are both available on this site. Or you can submit paperwork and checks to the school office. Even if your student isn't sure he/she wants to go, from past experience we have found that in the excitement of graduation many seniors decide to go at the last minute. You could anticipate this and give this ticket to your senior as a birthday or graduation gift.

Questions on registering for this incredibly memorable event can be sent to: jvancourt@yahoo.com or bradfamly@comcast.net If you know that your student will not be able to attend please email us so we can make note of this, too.

2011年度グラッド・ナイト

2011年6月13日に、皆さんのお子さんたちのハイスクール卒業式が予定されています。ワシン
トン大学のHec Edmundson Pavilionでの卒業式直後には、シニアのためだけの(もちろん大人
の付き添い付きです)オールナイトのイベントが予定されています。
ニューポート・ハイスクールのPTSAではエキサイティングで安全に楽しめるお祝いのイベント「グラ
ッド・ナイト(Grad Knight)」を計画しています。友人たちと一緒に過ごす、食事、ゲームや賞品
が数々用意された一晩は、たくさんの思い出を作り上げることでしょう。
グラッド・ナイトの必要経費をまかなうためにファンドレイザーが予定されていますが、それでも参
加する卒業生にはチケットを購入していただく必要があります。必要な方のためには、全額また
は一部のスカラーシップによる援助も用意されています。(援助が必要な方は、お子さんにカウン
セラーと面接の予約をとるようお話しください。)
今年のニューポート・ハイスクールの卒業生は400人以上です。最高に楽しく、そして安全な環
境の中で、卒業生全員に思い出に残る一晩を過ごしてもらうことが理想です。
グラッド・ナイトのチケットは、11月1日までにお求めいただいた場合は$111です。

11月1日以降は、$130に上がります。 グラッド・ナイトについての詳細は、
http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=CLASS2011をご覧ください。

参加許可書の提出とチケット購入は、両方とも本サイトからご利用いただけます。また、署名し
た許可書とチケット購入代金の小切手を、学校のメインオフィスに提出していただくこともできま
す。
お子さんがグラッド・ナイトに参加されるかどうかまだわからない場合でも、これまでの経験から土
壇場になって参加を決定する卒業生がたくさんいました。お子さんが参加したくなるだろうと予測
し、チケットを購入されてお誕生日や卒業式のお祝いにプレゼントすることもできます。
一生思い出に残るこのイベントの参加についてご質問がある場合は、jvancourt@yahoo.com
またはbradfamly@comcast.netまでご遠慮なくお問い合わせください。
また、お子さんがグラッド・ナイトに参加しないことがわかっている場合は、こちらでチェックいたしま
すので、お知らせいただければ幸いです。

Grad Knight 2011 (Korean)

2011년 6월 13일에 우리 학생들이 졸업을 합니다. 곧 있을 졸업식은 UW’s Hec Edmundson Pavilion 에서 올나이트 이벤트로 행하여지며 참가 자격은 졸업생과 학생들의 안전을 위해 애써주실 자원 봉사자 여러분들 이십니다.

뉴포트 PTSA 는이 안전하고 즐겁고 기쁜 올나이트 졸업식을 “Grad Knight” 라 행사 타이틀을 정하였습니다. 이 행사는 친구들과 음식과 게임 그리고 선물이 가득한 밤이 될것이며 졸업생들에게 잊지못할 소중한 추억들을 만들어 줄 것입니다.

학교에서 하는자선모금 행사는 졸업식에 들어가는 경비를 부분 부담하게 될 것이지만 학생들은 모두 Grad Knight ticket을 사야만 합니다. 그러나, 학교 지원도 가능하오니 필요한 학생들은 학교 카운셀러에게 연락하시면 됩니다.

뉴포트의 졸업생은 400명이 넘습니다. 학교에서는 그 모든 학생들이 안전과 더불어 축제의 마당이 될 졸업식과 함께 즐겁고 귀한 시간을 보내기 를 원합니다.

티켓은 11월 1일까지는 할인 가격인 $111.00에 판매하며 11월 1일 이후에는 $130.00 입니다.

더 자세한 사항은 http://www.neportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=CLASS2011 에서 보실수 있습니다.

또한, 위에 싸이트를 통해 부모님의 허가서 작성과 티켓 금액을 납부 하실수도 있으며 편이에 따라 학교 오피스로 보내셔도 됩니다.

아직 부모님의 자녀가 졸업식에 참가 여부를 결정하지못했습니까? 그러나, 많은 학생들이 축제가 시작되기 바로 직전에 가기를 희망하는 경우가 아주 많습니다. 부모님께서 이점을 고려해서 학생들에게 생일선물이나 졸업 선물로 주시는 것은 어떨까요?

영원히 잊지 못할 이번 이벤트를 위해 등록하시는데 질문이 있으면

jvancourt@yahoo.com or bradfamly@comcast.net 으로 연락 주시면 됩니다.

만약 부모님의 자녀분이 졸업식에 참가하지 못 하는 경우 저희에게 이메일을 보내주시면 감사하겠습니다.

2011 年 Grad Knight 毕业典礼之夜

2011 年6 月 13 是我们毕业生的毕业日。毕业典礼完当晚在华大的Hec Edmundson馆有一个毕业生的通宵庆祝活动（有成人相伴）。
这是由新港高中 PTSA举办的一个令人兴奋而且安全的通宵庆祝活动，称为"Grad knight"。这将是一个令人难忘的晚上。有很多朋友、食物、 游戏和奖品.
虽然将会有募款支付部分费用,但仍然必须先购买票。 有提供部分或全部奖学金的机会.（请向学校辅导员询问）。
我们有超过 400 名毕业生，希望他们在最有趣、 最安全的环境中庆祝他们的毕业晚会！

11 月1日以前买Grad Knight 门票是$111的特别优惠价格。
11 月 1 日 以后门票价是 $130

请到我们的网站:http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=CLASS2011
在此网站上可找到付钱的手续和资料或者您可以把文件和支票交到学校办公室。
即使您的学生还不能肯定他/她去或不去，从过去的经验我们发现很多毕业生在最后一刻才决定去参加的。 您可以用这张Grad Knight 票给你的毕业生作为生日或毕业礼物。

如果有注册的问题，可以发送e-mail 到： jvancourt@yahoo.com 或 bradfamly@comcast.net
如果您知道您的学生将不能参加这项活动,也请电邮我们让我们知道。

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Just a couple of reminders today!

Seniors will have the opportunity to attend the College Essay Writing Seminar in the library tomorrow (Wednesday) 7:30-10:00 am. English teachers and counselors will be available to review student's work. Senior meeting and Senior Photo to follow. Meet in the outside gym. Class sweats will be picked up at this time. Tutorial is available from 11:30 to 12:30.

Hall Decs Thursday 4:00-9:00. If you feel like dropping off snacks or waters the students will appreciate it!

We hope to see you at the Homecoming Tailgate BBQ Friday before the game Varsity Football vs. Redmond starts at 7:00 p.m.

Spread the word..and get your cheer going in a more mellow fashion at VINO at The Landing, Sunday 3:00-5:00 p.m.- $20/per person. Pay at Vino’s on Sunday and the proceeds will benefit our Grad Knight 2011 fundraising efforts. Bring your friends and try 4 different “Autumn Foliage ” wines. Participate in wine tasting tips & pick your favorites for upcoming holidays as well! Guess the Grape(s) correctly and you can enter in the drawing for a $25 Vino’s Gift Card! Any bottle purchases (or cases) help us raise funds for Grad Knight 2011. (Flyer attached)

Picture Retake Day is October 20th. You must have your picture packet to have your picture retaken. Picture packets from both August check in days and Picture makeup day are available in the main office to be picked up before and after school, at lunch, or between classes.

The 25th annual Newport Ski Swap is coming up Nov 12th & 13th. This is the coolest, most amazing, wonderful, special, fabulous PTSA fundraiser in the universe. (Not Homecoming related, yet needs to be said).

- It offers thousands of people the chance to purchase ski/snowboard equipment at low cost.
- It offers hundreds of NHS students the chance to earn BSD & Knight Valor hours.
- It offers mostly new merchandise, unsold from last year.
- It offers people the chance to sell old gear on consignment (clear out your closet now!)
- It brings our community together like no other event we do.

To learn more, visit www.skiswap.info/. We hope you can find time to volunteer in some capacity -- parents and students who get involved seem to have an incredibly fun time every year!

Grad Knight News & Updates

This week Grad Knight News only! Price and payment deadlines extended!

DATE TO PURCHASE Grad Knight Tickets at $111 price deadline EXTENDED to November 1st
We have approximately 200 tickets sold! Still waiting on the ability to pay on-line next week. Keep checking or I will let you know (http://www.newportptsa.org/MyNewport.asp).
Permission forms must accompany the check and can be found at www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
Permission forms and payment can be dropped of in the Grad Knight Box in the main office.
Need a scholarship? To apply for a partial or full scholarship have your student see their counselor ASAP!
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Homecoming Tailgate - deadline extended!
Remember to RSVP for the October 15th Tailgate BBQ to celebrate Homecoming! Eat a delicious dinner (choice of hamburger, chicken burger, veggie burger & includes salad, chips and water) and cheer on our Newport Knights to victory! BBQ is served from 5:00-6:00, and costs $8 per meal. Please make checks payable to Grad Knight ‘11. Reservation forms are due by October 11th in the Main Office. Forms can be found at the website or in the Grad Knight box in the main office http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=CLASS2011

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Vino Event #3 - Save the date!
Need some adult time after all the Homecoming activities (and drama)? Join us for a wine tasting at VINO at The Landing. Bring a friend! Sunday, October 17th 3-5 p.m. A percentage of sales will benefit Grad Knight 2011. More information to follow.

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Poinsettia & Wreath Sale
Place orders for the Poinsettias (6-1/2" pots in red, pink, white) @ $15 each and Wreaths (24" mixed noble with cones @ $20 each. Deadline: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30th. Pick-ups will occur Tuesday, November 30th (3p-7p in Mervyns parking lot). Forms can be found at the website or in the Grad Knight box in the main office http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=CLASS2011

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ESCRIP - Fundraising that's Easy and a Proven Success!

Newport PTSA has been generating more than $1,500 each year by using the eScrip program. The more parents, friends and family members that register, the more EASY money that PTSA receives. The money generated goes to Grad Knight for the current graduating year. Contact Teresa Pates for more information kplus4@msn.com

How does the eScrip program work?

* Supporters register any or all of their existing grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards for use in the program.

* Participating national, regional and local merchants will make contributions to enrolled organizations, based on purchases made by supporters, who use their registered grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards. The eScrip program will continually contract new merchants.

* By using these registered cards at participating merchants, supporters generate donations based on a percentage of purchases as determined by each merchant or service provider.

* Every month the enrolled organizations receive all merchant contributions made on behalf of all participants. A summarized report listing supporters, merchants, and contributions amounts are available online. Sign Up Now! https://secure.escrip.com/jsp/supporter/registration/step1.jsp

Code and name you will need: 8565142 Newport High School PTSA

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Holiday Gift & Craft Fair - We need Vendors!
We are seeking vendors to sign up for our Holiday Gift and Craft Fair. Do you know someone - a neighbor, friend, relative, yourself - who would join us to market their product at our Holiday Gift and Craft Fair at Newport High School on Saturday, November 20th? Contact - Gerry Savette at gsav@2011@gmail.com if you are interested in participating, know of any vendors or have any ideas to promote this event! Proceeds to benefit Newport Grad Night 2011.

Heading to week 4 of Senior Year!

We are heading into our 4th week of school. Everything seemed to get busier this last week with homework, sports and activities!
Open House this week! We will have a Grad Knight table to answer questions, drop off permission forms/payments, buy beach towels and get your Newport tattoos. Senior ASB officers will be selling Newport license plate covers and other items! Be sure to attend the Senior grade level meeting at 6:15 before the class presentations begin at 7:00.

Grad Knight Updates- please, please read this info as it has the most up-to-date information on tickets, fundraising and other senior specific information. As we get closer to graduation and senior deadlines, you will get emails on a regular basis specific to these events. All forms can be accessed from the website www.newportptsa.org/Class2011 (this is always included on my emails below my name).

Our Grad Knight committee is planning a Holiday Gift & Craft and Vendor Fair late November. They need vendors. Read more about the vendor fair below.

See you Thursday at Open House. Remember: Carpool – Arrive Early – Bring your checkbook - Move Fast!
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011

Grad Knight Updates
Parent Internet Viewer (PIV)
Picture Retakes
Open House
Daily Bulletin
PTSA E-Blasts
College Visits
Community Service
Important Dates
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Grad Knight Updates

Garage Sale
Thanks to all for your donations, help, set-up and clean-up for the Newport Shores Grad Knight 2011 event. We raised $1,773.05

A special thanks to Gwen Vanloos and family for the use of their home/driveway for this event and to all the volunteers that made it happen! Everything worked out beautifully. The Northwest Center truck drove through at the end of the day and picked up all of the extra items (which really wasn't too much of a haul). We are off to a great start!

Homecoming Tailgate
Remember to RSVP for the October 15th Tailgate BBQ to celebrate Homecoming! Eat a delicious dinner (choice of hamburger, chicken burger, veggie burger & includes salad, chips and water) and cheer on our Newport Knights to victory! BBQ is served from 5:00-6:00, and costs $8 per meal. Please make checks payable to Grad Knight ‘11. Reservation forms are due by October 6th in the Main Office. Forms can be found at the website or in the Grad Knight box in the main office http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=CLASS2011

Vino Event #3 - Save the date!
Need some adult time after all the Homecoming activities (and drama)? Join us for a wine tasting at VINO at The Landing. Bring a friend!
Sunday, October 17th 3-5 p.m. A percentage of sales will benefit Grad Knight 2011. More information to follow.

Poinsettia & Wreath Sale
Place orders for the Poinsettias (6-1/2" pots in red, pink, white) @ $15 each and Wreaths (24" mixed noble with cones @ $20 each. Deadline: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30th. Pick-ups will occur Tuesday, November 30th (3p-7p in Mervyns parking lot). Forms can be found at the website or in the Grad Knight box in the main office http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=CLASS2011

Last Chance to buy Grad Knight Tickets at $111 price!
We have approximately 160 tickets sold. Yet with a class of almost 410, we have a way to go. We will have a table at Open House and you will be able to pay on-line next week (http://www.newportptsa.org/MyNewport.asp).

Forms and information can be found at www.newportptsa.org/Class2011

Permission forms and payment can be dropped of in the Grad Knight Box in the main office. Buy your Grad Knight tickets at the ticket price of $111 until September 30th.

Grad Knight Table at Open House
We will have a table at Open House for Grad Knight tickets. We will be selling beach towels ($20) and handing out free Jamba Juice cards. These swipe cards can be used at any Jamba Juice location and a percentage of sales goes to Grad Knight 2011 via the PTSA. Pick up yours at Open House!

Holiday Gift & Craft Fair - We need Vendors!
We are seeking vendors to sign up for our Holiday Gift and Craft Fair (see attached). Do you know someone - a neighbor, friend, relative, yourself - who would join us to market their product at our Holiday Gift and Craft Fair at Newport High School on Saturday, November 20th? Please forward the attached flyer to anyone you know who might consider joining us. Also, contact - Gerry Savette at gsav@2011@gmail.com if you are interested in participating or have any ideas to promote this event! Proceeds to benefit Newport Grad Night 2011.

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Parent Internet Viewer (PIV)
PIV is live! Use your student ID # and password to log on. Any students new to the school got their passwords in their 2nd period class on Wednesday. Parents will not be receiving notification from the district. Please ask your student for the password for access to PIV. Go to https://grades.bsd405.org/piv/ and follow the instructions. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

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Picture Retakes
Wednesday, October 20th after school. Bring your package to turn in for re-takes. Any student that did not take pictures can take them at this time. Don't have your student's pictures yet, send them into the office to pick them up!

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Open House - Thursday, September 23rd
This event has several components – Grade-Level Meeting, Open House to Meet Teachers, Classroom Bucks Fundraiser, and Shopping!!

Grade-Level Meeting: Parents and guardians from each class will meet in four different places around the school. Locations for these meetings will be posted in the Commons when you arrive. This meeting is scheduled for 6:15 pm until 6:55 pm and it will be conducted by one of the Senior counselors.

Open House: From 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm you will follow your child’s class schedule – 10 minutes per period and a 5-minute passing period. Your student will fill out a schedule for you to use during the Open House. Volunteers will have class schedules to hand out that evening but there will be very, very long lines that may delay you from getting to the Grade-Level Meeting or your student’s classrooms. Volunteers will also have school maps to distribute. Ask your student to write out their schedule.

Classroom Bucks: During 2nd period of Open House, a student volunteer will visit each classroom to collect cash and checks for this PTSA fundraiser. Over $15, 000 in grants were contributed last year to supplement supplies and equipment to enhance curriculum.

Shopping: There will be many tables set up throughout the Commons with representatives from the PTSA and various sports and clubs. You may visit these tables before, during, and after the events mentioned above. Groups will have information to hand out or various booster items to sell – blankets, sweatshirts, license plate covers, water bottles, etc. – so don’t forget your checkbook!

Open House volunteers needed! Does your student need community service hours? Help at Open House night on Sept 23rd from about 5:30 to 9:00 pm. Students sign up in the Main Office.

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Daily Bulletin
You need to "re-sign-up" for the Daily Bulletin! If you haven't requested already, email suppesj@bsd405.org

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PTSA E-Blasts/Newsletter
Be sure to sign-up to receive PTSA information by going to the PTSA website/My Newport http://www.newportptsa.org
PTSA Meeting, Wednesday September 29th 7:00 in the library.

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College Visits
September
…20th Claremont McKenna College (1st Lunch)
…21st University of Puget Sound (1st Lunch)
…21st Princeton University (2:30)
…21st Whitman College (2:30)
…22nd University of the Pacific (12:30)
…23rd California Institute of Technology (1st Lunch)
…23rd Bates College (2nd Lunch)
…23rd UCLA (2nd Lunch)
…23rd University of Southern California (2:30)
…24th Scripps College (1st Lunch)
…24th Gonzaga University (2nd Lunch)
…28th Hawaii Pacific University (Both Lunches)
…30th Boston University (1st Lunch)
…30th Dartmouth 2:30
October
…4th University of Colorado-Denver (1st Lunch)
….5th New York University (2nd Lunch)
….7th Seattle University (2:30)
…7th Seattle Pacific University 2:30
…12th University of Washington – Bothell (both lunches)
…12th Colorado State University (1st Lunch)
…12th Carnegie Mellon (2nd Lunch)
…12th Western Washington University 2:30
…14th Lehigh University (2nd Lunch)
…15th Westmont College (?)
…15th Washington University at St. Louis (2:30)
…18th Yale (1st Lunch)
…18th University of Victoria (2nd lunch)
…18th Harvy Mudd College (both lunches)
…18th Babson College (2:30)
…18th Vanderbilt University (2:30)
…18th Tufts University 2:30
…19th Pacific Lutheran University (1st Lunch)
… 19th Willamette University (2nd Lunch)
…19th Colorado College (both lunches)
…19th Linfield College (2:30)
…19th University of Arizona (2:30)
…19th University of Colorado 2:30
…20th Washington State University 12:30
…20th Providence College 12:30
…21st University of Chicago (1st Lunch)
…21st University of Portland (2:30)
…21st Arizona State (2:30)
…22nd University of San Francisco (Both Lunches)
…22nd Wesleyan University (2nd Lunch)
…26th Cornish College (Both Lunches)
…29th Evergreen State College (1st Lunch)
November
….4th Swarthmore College (2:30)
…18th University of Oregon (2:30)

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Does your student have 40 Community Service Hours to graduate?

As we begin the school year, there are approximately 160 seniors who have not completed the BSD 40 hours of community service graduation requirement. Is your student one of them? Check hours or print copies of the BSD and/or Knight Valor forms at http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=KNIGHTVALOR . Completed forms can either be turned into or mailed to the Newport counseling center. Waiting until next spring to address the requirement, or tracking down forms you thought had already been submitted causes stress on both the family and the pending graduate. Questions? Email Margaret Connelly, Knight Valor Chair (Margaret Connelly) at the nhscommserv@gmail address and/or email Sally Owen, Newport Counseling Center owens@bsd405.org

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Important Dates
September 23rd - Open House 7:00 p.m. (grade level presentations 6:15 p.m.)
September 29th - PTSA Meeting 7:00 p.m., Library
October 8th - No School Professional Day
October 15th - Homecoming Game vs Redmond
October 16th - Homecoming Dance
October 13 - Super Wednesday - Seniors
October 15 - Homecoming BBQ (supports Grad Knight 2011)
October 15, 7:00 pm - Homecoming Game
October 16, 9:00 pm - Homecoming Dance
November 11, 12 - Veterans Day/Professional Day, no school
November 12, 13, 14th - Ski Swap

I hope everyone is off to a great start to the school year! We are heading for a busy fall...

I am attaching the Senior Planning Calendar/checklist that I sent in a previous email. This is a great way to keep your student on task regarding college applications, financial aid deadlines and general college planning. Print it out and keep a copy for yourself and give one to your student! Please note the college visit schedule listed below. If your student is considering other options, Barb Mercier in the Career Center (office located between the accountant and ASB offices) is a fabulous resource!

Additionally, I came across an interesting blog on the Washington Post after listening to a NPR feature on Friday regarding financing college education/student loans. This is a blog that has information/advice for both students and parents http://voices.washingtonpost.com/campus-overload/

Spirit Week
Class Sweats
Grad Knight Fundraiser - Newport Shores Garage Sale *this Saturday*
Grad Knight 2011 Update
Counselors Corner (college visits and more!)
Important Dates
Assembly Schedule for Friday

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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011

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Spirit Week
Tuesday – Twin Tuesday (dress up with a friend in same clothes)
Wednesday – “Wacky” Wednesday
Thursday – Color Wars (Seniors wear BLACK)
Friday – Red & Gold Day - Fall Activities Recognition Assembly! See schedule below.
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Class Sweats
This week ASB students will be taking orders for sweats during lunch T/TH/Fr and after school on Wednesday. Samples should be available. The last day to turn in your order is Friday, September 10th. Reminder: class sweat sales for seniors and freshman go toward our ASB fund for prom and graduation! Additional forms available in the office.
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Grad Knight 2011 Fundraiser - Newport Shores Garage Sale, Saturday, September 11th 9am – 4pm Vanloos Home - 16 Lopez Key

Support our kids Grad Knight by donating and/or volunteering for the annual Newport Shores Garage Sale. The Vanloos Family graciously volunteered their “garage” for the 2011 fundraising event. We can use additional help with clean-up and a Goodwill run at the end of the day.

Donations: You can drop off your donations at their home on Wednesday September 8th or Thursday, September 9th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. (Google their address for directions). Please make sure all donations are clean and in good shape. Please consider that if it doesn’t sell it will be donated to Goodwill. We do not want to pay dump fees for any undesirable items. Please separate items by category, i.e. kitchen, bathroom, knick-knacks, sports, books, CD’s, small electronics, etc and place them in a bag or box and clearly mark by category. This will make it easier for those who will be setting up the sale. If you are donating furniture and it does not sell, you will be responsible for picking it up. Shopping bags needed also.
If you have any questions about donations contact Gwen Vanloos g.vanloos@comcast.net

Recycling event: Saturday, Sept. 11th at Newport High School from 9:00-3:00 through local non-profit 1GreenPlanet, an organization that collects old appliances, furniture, etc. and recycles them in an eco-friendly manner for a small donation. Aspen will be accepting donations. Minimum donation is $10 for small items and $20 for many items. Contact Perry Nunes for more information perrynunes@gmail.com
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Grad Knight 2011 Update (be sure to read this for late breaking news/deadlines)
- Permission form: Today's ticket price of $111 is the lowest you will get! Drop your check and permission form in the Grad Knight box in the office. Price increases to $130 October 1st.
- Volunteer form: We can't put this party on without your help! This form can also be picked up and dropped off in the Grad Knight box.

Grad Knight Fundraising:
- Homecoming Tailgate Party: Join us for a BBQ in the courtyard before the Homecoming game vs. Redmond on October 15th. Reservation forms can be dropped off in the office no later than Wednesday, October 6th. Contact Dena Fantle fantle@comcast.net
- Poinsettia and Wreath Sales: exceptional quality poinsettia and wreaths from Squawk Mountain Nursery. Drop your order form off in the office by October 30th. Contact Janice Pelo janicepelo@comcast.net

All of the information and forms are available www.newportptsa.org/Class2011. On-line payment should be live this week - I will let you know...
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Counselors Corner - College Visits

September
…12th The Sisters (Barnard/Bryn Mawr/Mount Holyoke/Smith/Wellesley)/Bush School 2:00
...14th Case Western University (2:30)
…14th Duke University (2:30)
…17th Occidental University (1st Lunch)
…20th Claremont McKenna College (1st Lunch)
…21st University of Puget Sound (1st Lunch)
…21st Princeton University (2:30)
…22nd University of the Pacific (12:30)
…23rd California Institute of Technology (1st Lunch)
…23rd Bates College (2nd Lunch)
…23rd University of Southern California (2:30)
…24th Scripps College (1st Lunch)

October
….5th New York University (2nd Lunch)
….7th Seattle University (2:30)
…12th Carnegie Mellon (2nd Lunch)
…14th Lehigh University (2nd Lunch)
…15th Westmont College (2nd Lunch, assembly schedule)
…15th Washington University at St. Louis (2:30)
…18th Harvy Mudd College (both lunches)
…18th Yale University (1st Lunch)
…19th Linfield College (2:30)
…21st University of Portland (2:30)
…21st Arizona State (2:30)
…22nd Wesleyan University (2nd Lunch)
…22nd U. of San Francisco (Both Lunches)

November
….4th Swarthmore College (2:30)
…18th University of Oregon (2:30)

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Important Dates
September 7-10th - Spirit Week
September 8th - Picture Make up Day
September 23rd - Open House 7:00 p.m. (grade level presentations 6:15 p.m.)
September 29th - PTSA Meeting 7:00 p.m., Library
October 8th - No School Professional Day
October 15th - Homecoming Game vs Redmond
October 16th - Homecoming Dance
October 13 - Super Wednesday (PSAT/PLAN)
October 15 - Homecoming BBQ (supports Grad Knight 2011)
October 15, 7:00 pm - Homecoming Game
October 16, 9:00 pm - Homecoming Dance
November 11, 12 - Veterans Day/Professional Day, no school
November 12, 13, 14th - Ski Swap

Our "last" first day of high school...

I am sure that you have heard that Senior year is a year of "lasts"! This is our "last" first day of school for our Seniors. Students will pick up their official schedule in the commons (near the student store) Monday morning. If there are any issues with a schedule, your student needs to attend classes as scheduled and go to the counseling center to make an appointment with their counselor.

Important Dates:
August 30th - School starts
September 3rd - Disco Dance
September 6th,Labor Day - No School
September 7-10th - Spirit Week
September 8th - Picture Make up Day
September 23rd - Open House
October 8th - No School Professional Day
October 15th - Homecoming Game vs Redmond
October 16th - Homecoming Dance

Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011

DISCO DANCE!
The Disco Dance is the first Friday of school, Sept 3rd, 9:00 pm to Midnight.
Tickets will be sold Tuesday, Aug 31 (both lunches), Wednesday, Sept 1 (after school), and Thursday (both lunches and after school). No sales on Friday. Tickets are $5 w/o ASB and $4 with ASB. Completed Guest Passes due Wednesday, Sept 1 by 3:15 - no exceptions!. Guest Pass forms are available in the office. This pass is used to buy a ticket to the dance for the guest. Guest passes are not transferrable, and must be filled out for each dance, even if it is for the same guest. This process is to provide security for our dances, and assures we can identify everyone who attends the dance.


Grad Knight 2011 "Uknighted We Stand" - this is the PTSA sponsored celebration after the graduation ceremony.
- Permission form: Today's ticket price of $111 is the lowest you will get! Drop your check and permission form in the Grad Knight box in the office. Price increases to $130 October 1st.
- Volunteer form: We can't put this party on without your help! This form can also be dropped off in the Grad Knight box

- Fundraising: Annual Newport Shores Garage Sale: Saturday, September 11th @ the Vanloos home. if you have any questions about donations contact Gwen Vanloos g.vanloos@comcast.net

Volunteers Needed:
Friday, September 10th 3:00-7:00 p.m. - Need 4-5 people to sort and price items
Saturday 8:00-11:00 a.m. Need 3 volunteers (sale and cashier duties)
Saturday 11:00-2:00 p.m. Need 3 volunteers (sale and cashier duties)
Saturday 2:00-4:00 p.m. Need 3 volunteers to clean-up and haul to Goodwill

Homecoming Tailgate Party: Join us for a BBQ in the courtyard before the Homecoming game vs. Redmond on October 15th. Reservation forms can be dropped off in the office no later than Wednesday, October 6th. Contact Dena Fantle fantle@comcast.net

Poinsettia and Wreath Sales: exceptional quality poinsettia and wreaths from Squawk Mountain Nursery. Drop your order form off in the office by October 30th. Contact Janice Pelo janicepelo@comcast.net

All of the information and forms are available www.newportptsa.org/Class2011. I will let you know when you are able to pay on-line!

ASPEN News:

Recycling event: Saturday, Sept. 11th at Newport High School from 9:00-3:00 through local non-profit 1GreenPlanet, an organization that collects old appliances, furniture, etc. and recycles them in an eco-friendly manner for a small donation. Attached is the flier for the event. Aspen will be accepting donations. Minimum donation is $10 for small items and $20 for many items. Contact Perry Nunes for more information perrynunes@gmail.com

Kaplan SAT Practice Test: Saturday, September 11th 8:30-1:00 at Newport High School. $20 re-registered. Register by September 9th

Newport Girls Swim & Dive Booster Club Events
CAR WASH FUNDRAISER on Saturday August 28th at Mondo's Espresso from 10 AM to 4 PM. Mondo's is located at 15100 SE 38TH ST in Eastgate near Albertsons. Please come help support our team and get your car washed at the same time.

California Pizza Kitchen fundraiser. Eat at CPK anytime during the weekend of Sep 10 - 12th, present our coupon when placing your order and they will donate 20% of the meals bought to our team. Coupons will be available in the office or you can contact us at nhsgirlsswive@gmail.com.

Our last check-in day is just around the corner!

Fall Packet
Counselor's Corner - Senior Planning Calendar/Checklist
Volunteers Needed for Check-In Days
Grad Knight 2011 link on the PTSA website
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011

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Fall Packet
Let's go through a few important items in the fall packet for the last time. Seniors turn out for Check-In Day on Wednesday, August 18th. Please follow the arrival times listed in the packet.

Have I ever mentioned how surprised students are when they show up to check-in day and realize they actually have to pay their fines? Your student will not be able to turn out for fall sports, purchase ASB, or receive their parking permit if a fine is not resolved. Your student can pay the fine prior to Check-In Day 1-12 and 1-3 M-F in the accountant's office or on Check-In Day.

Student Profile
Release of Information about student: for privacy reasons, many parents check N to the question here “Should directory information be released as explained above? Please read this paragraph carefully. It means that…..
· 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.

Yearbook - be sure to purchase one as you don't want to wait until June. Senior pictures - the yearbook uses the photo taken on check-in day for the Senior section. If these don't turn out well, retakes are scheduled for September 8th. If you have a wonderful senior photo taken at a studio, you can put this in the yearbook in the Baby Ad section. More information to follow later in the fall.

PTSA Information: Communication has been consolidated online www.newportptsa.org. Please fill out the goldenrod form for the Parent/Student directory and Knightline e-newsletter email updates. Please join the Newport PTSA with a single membership of $15 or family membership of $20. And there are lots of volunteer opportunities with the PTSA and Grad Knight!

Parking! Please read the policy and instructions thoroughly!
Yes, parking permits are $100. Fines must be paid prior to purchasing a parking permit. Proof of insurance and valid driver's license are required. Students and parents must read, complete, sign and date the parking application. If your student is unable to attend Check-In, parents can come in and take care of parking permits with ID and all the other student required documents at the scheduled time only. The same rules apply for parents and students...

The next flyer that I would like to draw your attention to is the Senior Activity/Expense timeline. Keep this handy as it is a pretty accurate timeline of activities as we lead up to graduation. This is different from the Senior Planning Calendar (attached) from the Counselors.

Graduation: Late breaking news that Graduation will be held this year at Hec Ed at the University of Washington campus on Monday, June 13th. More information will follow as the logistics are worked out.

Grad Knight 2011 "Uknighted We Stand" - this is the PTSA sponsored celebration after the graduation ceremony.
- Permission form. Today's ticket price are the lowest you will get! There will be a table at Check-In Days to turn in forms or ask questions.
- Volunteer form - we can't put this party on without your help!
- Newport Shores Garage Sale - Grad Knight fundraiser flyer
- Poinsettia and Wreath Sale flyer
- Homecoming Tailgate - come join us before the Homecoming Game at Newport on October 15th.

Senior Sweats - "To Infinity and Beyond" is the Senior theme for 2011. Please help support our student ASB officers and their fundraising efforts for prom and graduation. Sales from freshman sweats also support the senior fundraising efforts. And when the ASB officers start asking for volunteers for the Homecoming Dance (senior sponsored dance) be ready to volunteer!

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Counselor's Corner
Attached you will find a Senior Planning Calendar from the counseling center with important dates and information for your college bound student. Please print this and keep a copy handy for you and your student! Thank you Alicia Williams for the updated version!

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More Volunteers Needed for Check-In Days
August 18th; 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Seniors), 9:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Juniors) and August 19th; 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Sophomores), 9:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Freshmen). Volunteers receive training to help make student locker assignments, distribute METRO or parking passes, hand out gym shirts (freshman only) and distribute schedules. Prefer volunteers who can work the entire shift. Please indicate what times you are available. Students are welcome as runners. Contact: Tira Villanueva tira.villanueva@verizonbusiness.com or send an email directly to me if you are able to help.

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Grad Knight 2011 link on the PTSA website...we should see the www.ptsa.org/class2011 webpage live soon. You will be able to access information regarding Grad Knight, purchase Grad Knight Tickets, poinsettias and more! Stay tuned!

For SENIOR Parents!!!

Hello Senior parents! Hard to believe isn't it? I think this goes without saying, there will be a lot more class specific information coming your way this next school year.

Below you will find an updated version of an email I sent regarding senior activities as well as what to expect for (approximate) senior year expenses.

Important dates to get on your calendar:

Back-to-school Check-In for seniors: Wednesday, August 18th (packets will be sent home early August)
First day of school: August 30th

Have a wonderful, relaxing summer!

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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/

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Grad Knight (senior party)

Grad Knight is 100% sponsored/financed/planned/executed by the 2011 Grad Knight Committee of Newport’s PTSA. Grad Knight is a safe, extremely well supervised, all-night party immediately following graduation. And it is a complete surprise for the students as they have no knowledge of the venues and activities. 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 be together.

The party is completely alcohol & drug-free. Graduates bring nothing with them and no one can crash the party. No one can leave early. It’s carefully chaperoned. Our graduates get to enjoy being with one another without any "distractions".

Grad Knight can be very expensive. Upwards of $45,000 to $50,000, if past parties are any indication. The average cost per attendee can range from $150 - $175, depending on how many kids attend. Tickets to Grad Knight generally go for about $100 -$125 and the Grad Knight committee generally makes sure full or partial scholarships are available for students unable to pay. Students will need to see their counselor if a scholarship is needed.

There will be GRAD KNIGHT 2011 information in your back-to-school packets in August. In this packet will be the lowest price ticket offer for Grad Knight 2011. Consider taking advantage of this as the price will increase during the school year.

Our class got a very early start with fundraising our sophomore and junior year with towel sales, VINO events, letter writing campaigns and we benefit a bit each year as parties end the year with extra money. PTSA has a tradition of splitting leftover Grad Knight Party funds among the three remaining classes.

Please support our events this upcoming year and help in whatever way you can as our fabulous chair, Tira Villaneuva and the rest of the Grad Knight committee work to raise money for this event!

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Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate is the other event sponsored entirely by Newport’s PTSA and is held in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Newport.

Baccalaureate is an inspirational, uplifting, and often very moving presentation that celebrates where students have been and where they are going. There is a guest speaker and students are invited to speak and perform music of their own choosing. Attendance is optional for students & their families.

The question everyone asks about Baccalaureate is this: “Is it a religious ceremony?” By definition it is a religious ceremony, but in practice, the answer depends on how it has been planned & what selections the students will sing or read. Sometimes there’s religious content, and sometimes there isn’t. Mostly students talk about the challenges they’ve faced and the road they see ahead of them. It’s always touching and a wee bit emotional. This is a nice event to invite friends & family to, because there’s lots of time to visit after.

And because it’s a PTSA event, there is a reception and treats afterwards. Thank you Teresa Pates for volunteering to chair this event for our seniors and families.

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Prom & Graduation

These are truly the “main events” for our students. Both are sponsored by the school, and paid for out of the funds raised by our students (ASB) throughout their high school years. Money made by selling class sweats & putting on events such as Homecoming go toward both Prom and Graduation. Our ASB officers will be sponsoring two dances this upcoming year to help fund prom and graduation.

The ASB advisor for the class of 2011 is Suzi Golden. She has been working with our ASB officers for the last 3 years. The ASB officers have great plans for Senior year! Thank you Suzi!

Graduation
As long as I have been at Newport the graduation ceremony has been held at Meydenbauer Center. Meydenbauer Center is really a nice place for our graduation – it’s close by, it accommodates guests in wheelchairs, and has enough space for our crowd. With all the levels of the building it does present a challenge for families to gather and take pictures before your student changes clothes and checks in for Grad Knight. (If you have any questions about other venues, feel free to ask me. Each one has significant drawbacks.)

Tickets: Our class is quite large, so we are not likely to get unlimited tickets per student. Each student gets 4 tickets. Additional tickets require filling out a form and we will pay for extras (approximately $5 per ticket). Just want you all to be prepared.

Graduation features two student speakers (one student-selected & one staff-selected) and two faculty speakers chosen by the students. Students chosen to perform musically are selected in an audition held in the Spring of Senior year. They all do an excellent job. The ceremony is MC’d by the Senior Class President and student names are announced by the Senior Class officers.

Few students attend a graduation until they are graduating, and they approach the ceremony with a vast array of emotions, ranging from tremendous glee to serious appreciation for the gravity of the occasion. What I’m trying to say is that they (or at least several of them) quite understandably don’t know how to behave. They manage fairly well despite their excitement.

Students who have earned a GPA of 3.5 or above wear honor cords (gold cords) around their necks. Students who have earned scores of 3 or better on at least three AP courses wear AP capes (sort of a gold collar). Note that since scores aren’t available by graduation, these scores have to have been earned by the end of Jr. year.

The printed program shows which students were ranked in the top 5% of the class, which had GPA’s of 3.5 or above, which had AP capes, and which were in Spanish Immersion, A separate handout lists the awards, honors, and scholarships earned by students (see Senior Awards Night).

Wherever graduation takes place, it’s crowded and there is very little time to visit with your graduate immediately after the ceremony as they must change clothes, give you all their stuff and get checked-in for Grad Knight. So be prepared for some quick pictures and good bye's.

We will have the graduation date confirmed very soon and I will let you know as soon as I know. (Tentative date is June 13th)

Prom
Our Senior Class officers will do almost all the planning for the Prom. They’ll do all the footwork to choose a suitable venue (based on what they can afford!) and make all other arrangements.

Newport’s administration actively keeps the cost of tickets low to ensure that price is not a barrier to attendance. The Activities office also keeps a supply of formal gowns on hand for students who are not able to purchase a dress. Any student who needs financial help with the costs of prom can talk with a counselor about options. This year the tickets were $45.

Prom 2011 is historically the first Saturday in June. I will keep you informed once the date is set. The venue is usually a closely guarded secret until close to the actual date.

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Senior Awards Night

Every year Newport’s graduating class includes dozens of scholarship winners and academic achievers who deserve special recognition. The school could truly spend days honoring them all, but some of you might not have time for that. Instead, we have a lovely evening of awards. Students who will be honored are invited to attend. There is often a musical performance.

This is a school-sponsored event. Honorees are listed in the final edition of the Knightline each year. They cover pages!!

Some honors are scholarships that students have applied for. Information about these scholarships comes from Sally Owen in the Counselors’ office at Newport. I will keep you informed of deadlines for scholarships as best I can.

There are two awards that are given automatically to students who have earned them:
- The President’s Education Award is given to all students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher AND attained an SAT score in the 85th percentile or higher. One hundred sixty-three students in the Class of 2010 earned this honor.
- “Washington State Honors” which is bestowed on students who finish in the top 10% of all Washington students for the year based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

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Senior Edition of Knightlife

The June edition of the student newspaper, Knightlife, is devoted to seniors. There are pictures, ABC Awards, stories and where everyone is going to college. This issue of the paper is not budgeted for in the student newspaper budget, so the class must fund it out of ASB funds, or wherever else they can scrounge up about $1,000. They usually think about it in May, when their options are very limited. If you know of a way to solve this problem, contact a senior class officer. They would be grateful, but don’t know it yet.

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Senior Pictures/Portraits

If you are planning on having a senior portrait done of your graduate, you will need to arrange this with the studio of your choice. The pictures will be for your mantel, your grandparents, and possibly your graduation announcements. They won’t be included in the student section of the Yearbook. The picture used for this is the one taken on Check in day or Picture Makeup day by Dorian, this year’s yearbook company. Costs for senior portraits can range from $300-$700 depending on studio and what you want as far as packages offered. Many studios offer early bird deals in June & July.

There will be an option available to buy a “baby ad” in the back of the yearbook. These are quarter and half page ads that parents use as an opportunity to run their favorite baby picture and sometimes the senior portrait. You can put in a personal note to your child as a memory. The deadline to submit this has not yet been finalized, but will probably be in November/December. These ads prices can range from $50-$250.

Several studios ask students to be “reps”. They then ask those students to give them the names and addresses of everyone they know, and in return they get a free portrait or something. If a student uses that studio, and says they were referred by the rep, then they often get free wallets or some other freebie. It is all a private arrangement between the students and the studios. The school is not involved in any way. A word of caution: we have discovered that the way some reps were getting names of all their friends, and of the entire senior class, was to go through the PTA Directory and copy down names and addresses. The problem? It is an illegal use of the Directory.

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Graduation Expenses (Cap & Gown/Announcements)

Jostens is the company that works with Newport for graduation. They offer cap & gown packages as well as announcements and invitations. Cap & gown packages range from approximately $36 - $91. Announcements can range from $13 - $65 with additional expenses if you order foil name cards, labels, inserts etc. Some students also order class rings through Jostens. The average student order is about $120.

Each grad purchase a red gown and the cap/tassel. If you previously purchased a gown for a sibling, you may re-use it (or borrow a neighbors). They iron beautifully.

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Miscellaneous Expenses:
- College Applications
- SAT/ACT Test (go to www.collegeboard.com for more information)
- AP Exams (they were $86 this year)
- ASB Cards ($60 this year)
- Yearbook (approximately $50-$55)
- Athletics Pay-to-Play ($100 per sport with a maximum $300 per family)

Last Junior email!

A few odds and ends as we finish the year. The Farewell and Moving Up Assembly is this Friday, Baccalaureate 2010 on Sunday and finals next week! Assembly and Finals Schedule below.

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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/

25th Anniversary of PRISM Celebration/Farewell to Stevenson Elementary - Friday, June 11th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Please join current and former PRISM teachers, Stevenson specialists and staff members for a reunion and retrospective slideshow commemorating the elementary gifted program’s years at Stevenson Elementary. Additionally, the event will celebrate Ms. Paula Fraser’s contributions to the PRISM program as she retires from teaching and moves on to exciting new endeavors. All past and present PRISM families are invited

A potluck dessert reception will follow. Questions – Contact Cerys Maring at cmmail@gmail.com, or Stevenson office at 425-456-6000

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Microsoft Apprentice Program
Microsoft is now accepting applications for their 2010-11 Apprentice Program. If you will be a junior or senior and have an interest in business or marketing, check out this opportunity. Applications are due 6/18. Apply online at www.teenjobs.org Need more information, come to the Career Center.

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College Search:

…CTCL Colleges That Change Lives will be in Seattle on Saturday, July 31st at 10:00 am in the Meydenbauer Center. For more information go to www.CTCL.org and click on CTCL Events.

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Community Service: 40 hours required to graduate

Don't wait until your senior year - get those hours in this summer! Here is a list of opportunities:

.…City of Bellevue “Summer Movies Volunteers Needed; Volunteers will pass out popcorn and summer movie flyers at the summer movies at Bellevue’s Downtown Park every Tuesday in July and august 7:00 – 9:00. Clean up crews needed as well. Call Dot at 425-452-4240.

… Bellevue Famers Market 2010 Season: the market will take place two day each week as follows; 05/13-10/14 every Thursday from 3-7, volunteers needed from 12-8pm and 06/05-11/20 every Saturday from 10-2, volunteers needed from 7-3pm. Contact Pete McDowell at pemcd1954@comcast.net or see Ms. Owen in counseling center for more information.

…City of Bellevue needs volunteers to help at day camps at the Highland Community Center, designed for kids ages 5-18 with developmental disabilities. Volunteers assist with community outings, park excursions, sports, interactive games and stimulation crafts Monday –Friday, 9:00 to 3:30 from June through August. Please call 425-452-7686 for more information or see Ms. Owen in the Counseling Center or www.bellevuewa.gov/volunteer.htm and click on the Community Volunteering Guide.

…City of Bellevue is hosting a Volunteer Job Fair, June 12th from 10:00 to 1:00 at the South Bellevue Community Center in Bellevue (14509 SE Newport Way). Stop by and learn about exciting volunteer opportunities with the City of Bellevue and other organizations throughout the community. Contact Shelly Shellabarger at 425-452-5375 or Volunteer@BellevueWA.gov.

...Cascade Striders is looking for volunteers for their track meet on Sat., June 12th. The meet will be held at Sammamish High School. For more information or to sign up;president@cascadestriders.com

…2010 Strawberry Festival; June 26th and 27th in the Crossroads Park. See Ms. Owen for an application

…Bellevue Family 4th; Sunday July 4th from 4:15 to 9:30. Register online at www.myparksandrecreation.com (program #47857) or email Pam Myers at pmyers@bellevuewa.gov

…The Children’s Response Center’s annual Taste of Main Fundraiser, August 21st from 11-5:00pm, is looking for volunteers to stamp passports at restaurants assist shop owners with children’s activities, staff resource table, sell tickets, set-up and break down. There are many shifts to choose from. Please contact: www.childrensresponsecenter.org or call Sally Martinez at 425-

…Kelsey Creek Farm After School Volunteers Needed: (register at www.myparksandrecreation.com)

…Woodland Park Zoo; WPZ’s Zoo Corps program is a year-round program that allows 9th and 10th grade students an opportunity get volunteer hours while developing work and personal skills such as public speaking. To get an application go to www.zoo.org. See Ms. Owen if you need more information.

…Mountains to Sound Greenway; join a volunteer event in April, May, June or July. Contact: www.mtsgreenway.org or call 206-812-0122.

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Teen Parties
Just how much do you know about the parties your teen is going to? The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse found that 80% of parents don’t believe there teens are at parties where drugs and alcohol are present. That’s not what our teens are saying. In fact, 50% of teen partygoers attend parties where drugs and alcohol are present. Telling them your job is to help them learn to be safe is not the same as telling them you don’t trust them. Talk to the hosting parents ahead of time and ask them directly if alcohol, drugs or tobacco will be allowed at the party. Set a curfew and greet them when they come home. Create a safety plan with them so that they or someone else driving under the influence can make it home alive that night.

Scott Sturdivan, MA, CDP
Prevention/Interventionist
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SAT Prep Options for the summer:
There are many options to choose from if you are looking for practice tests, courses or tutoring for SAT prep. Some of these (but not limited too) are:

Kaplan http://www.kaptest.com
The Princeton Review http://www.princetonreview.com
SAT Prep http://satprep.org/ (NHS Honor Society offers discounted courses in the fall/spring)
Ivy Insiders www.ivyinsiders.com/andrew_west
There will be a FREE practice SAT exam held Saturday, June 12th 10:00-1:30 at the South Bellevue Community Center. FREE SAT prep workshop on June 30th at Newport High School from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Summer is the ideal time to focus on test prep without adding the workload of school! Please RSVP online at www.ivyinsiders.com/andrew_west to secure a spot and exam materials or find out more information. (Andrew is a 2009 Newport Grad attending Columbia University).
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Dates To Remember:
Graduation: June 14th, 7:00 PM, Meydenbauer Center
PTSA-sponsored Senior Party: June 14th, following graduation
Last Day of School: June 17
Check in Days: August 18 (Seniors/Juniors), August 19 (Sophomores/Freshmen)
First Day of School: August 30

Class Schedules 2010-2011

Hello SENIOR parents! Just a quick note from the school administration about schedules. Expect another email from me at the end of the week with senior specific information!

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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/

2010-2011 Schedules

On Wednesday, June 16th we will be handing out schedules to students for the 2010-2011 school year.

Please note that this will be your student’s preliminary class schedule. The final schedule will be provided at the start of the school year. Every attempt has been made to honor requests for elective classes. When this was not possible, an alternate was used. If your student did not select alternates during the scheduling process or the alternates they selected did not fit, an elective class was chosen that would fit into their schedule. In some cases, your student’s schedule may be missing a class period. We will be working over the summer to fill this hole and to complete your student’s schedule by Back-to-School Days. (Wednesday Aug 18th for 11th & 12th grades and Thursday, Aug 19th for 9th and 10th grades)

Please also note that the only course corrections that will be considered to this schedule are those regarding inaccurate level placements and readjustments needed due to summer school completion. The order of periods may change due to class size balancing prior to the start of school.

-Newport Administration

18 days left - who's counting?

Only 18 days left, but who’s counting?! As usual for this time of the year, there is A LOT going on...

Graduation 2010
PTSA Meeting - Wednesday, May 26th 7 pm @ NHS Library
Sign up for the KNIGHTLINE
Cheer Tryouts
Library Fines
Locker Clean Out
Summer School
Knight Valor
College Search
Spring Musical - Little Shop of Horrors
Shoes for Haiti
Community Service Hours
Message to Parents - Drug & Alcohol Specialist
Missing Emails
Looking Ahead to Senior Year
Finals Schedule
Dates to Remember

Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/

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Graduation 2010-volunteers stil needed!
- I still need about 8 people to bake 2 dozen cookies for Baccalaureate, June 13th
- I still need about 10 more volunteers to help on June 14th 8:00 - 10:30 to help the 2010 grads check-in for Grad KNight

And many thanks to those of you who have already offered to help! I know how busy the end of the school year gets!

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Eric Dawes, PTSA President - Join us for the last "family-focused" PTSA meeting
We encourage you to attend our May 26th, Wednesday night meeting – at 7:00 pm in the NHS Library -- WITH your students as we discuss the status of risky behaviors at Newport. With Graduation and summer approaching, this is a good opportunity to talk about what temptations are available to Newport students with regard to drinking, substance availability -- even holding those "I'd rather they drink at my house than somewhere else" parties. Drug Intervention Counselor Scott Sturdivan and Bellevue Police Resource Officer Greg Mills will be on hand to help with our awareness of what happens on and near our own campus. It's not a lecture -- we hope it's a chance for you to learn the facts which you can use at home to further the discussion should you choose to do so. We'll even have a cash door prize drawing for the students who donate an hour of their time.

The second agenda item of our meeting is recognizing the extraordinary volunteers who have stepped up this year. We hope you can be there to express your appreciation for the work they do to make Newport that much better.

Are you receiving the weekly Knightline emails?
Hopefully we've done a pretty thorough check to be sure people are receiving the weekly email reminders from PTSA. Our Knightline has moved online and is updated each week … it can be viewed at www.newportptsa.org/Knightline. If you are receiving THIS email but not receiving the weekly reminder email you should check the www.newportptsa.org website. Click on "MY NEWPORT", enter your email address and if it is not present, be sure to add it. Next year we'll be combining our class and Knightline lists to be sure you're receiving all communication from Newport!
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Cheer Try-Outs
Packets will be available outside the ASB Secretary’s Office starting Monday, May 24th.
Tryouts will be June 4, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Mandatory Cheer/Parent Meeting – Tuesday, June 1st, 7:00 pm, NHS Library.
Packets are due Thursday, June 3rd. Physicals must be current.
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Avoid Library Fines!
All library materials are due on May 28; please return your checked out items on time to avoid late fees or charges.
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Locker Clean Out
There will be a school-wide locker clean out on June 2, at the end of 2nd period. Please check the list outside of the main office to see if you have a locker assigned to you. If you do, you will be responsible for having it cleared out and checked off by a staff member during the clean out time.

Failure to do this will result in a fine.

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Summer School
Summer school information has arrived and spots are on a first come first served basis. Please see you counselor for the registration form.

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Knight Valor
If you earned Knight Valor this year, but didn’t get your certificate and pin at the assembly, please go to the Counseling Center and pick it up.

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College Search
…Boston College will host a presentation on Sunday, May 23 at 3:00 pm at the Seattle Preparatory School in Seattle. For additional information and to RSVP please visit the following website: www.bc.edu/eagleoverview .
…Exploring Educational Excellence on May 27. Brown, Columbia, Cornell, and Rice Universities and the University of Chicago will have an informational session to learn more about admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. Session will be held at The Westin Seattle from 7:30 to 9:30. For more information and to register: www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org
…CTCL Colleges That Change Lives will be in Seattle on Saturday, July 31 at 10:00 am in the Meydenbauer Center. For more information go to www.CTCL.org and click on CTCL Events.
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Little Shop Of Horrors - Spring Musical
Looking for great entertainment over Memorial Day Weekend? Come see NHS Drama Department's performance of the musical classic Little Shop of Horrors. Performances are May 27-29 at 7:30 pm, with a special matinee Saturday, May 29 at 2:00 pm. Bring the whole family! Tickets are $6 students/$8 adults and will be for sale during the week of May 24.

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Shoes for Haiti
Do you have old shoes kicking around your closet? Give those old shoes new life by donating them to those in need. Take your old shoes to your 2nd period class to support the 1000 Pairs of Shoes for Haiti “Shoe-raiser,” sponsored by Newport Yearbook. Competition deadline: June 8. The second period with the most donations will win a prize!

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Community Service: 40 hours of Community Service - - - a BSD Graduation Requirement
Do you have community service questions or forms to turn in? Drop them off in the Counseling Center.
Looking for volunteer hours - lots of opportunities now through the summer! Have your student go to the Counseling Center for more information.

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Message to Parents: YOUR WORDS, ACTIONS COUNT
It is essential for parents to recognize that their words and actions count when it comes to substance abuse discussions. Dr. Phillippe Cunningham, Research Scientist at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Medical University of South Carolina, explains, "Kids who are close to their parents are less likely to engage in a whole host of risky behaviors, including drug and alcohol abuse."

Initiate conversations about drugs and why they're harmful during the course of normal activities. Use blocks of time such as after dinner, before bedtime, before school, or on the drive to or from school and extracurricular activities. Talk with your kids each day after school. Know what they are involved in, who their friends are, and help them manage their free time. Parental involvement is an extremely powerful drug prevention measure. Your teens may be pressing for independence, but the truth is they need to hear from you and want you involved in their lives. Feel comfortable with your words and saying things like, "I would be very disappointed if you started using drugs or if you even tried them once," or "I love you and I want the best for you, so I hope you won't try any drugs." Give honest answers to tough questions, and do not make up what you do not know.

Scott Sturdivan, MA, CDP
Prevention/Interventionist
Newport: T (7-10:30); W (7-3:30); Th (7-11)
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Missing Emails
With senior year approaching, I have been doing some housekeeping of my Class of 2011 list. I will be sending out a lot more "class specific" stuff this next year.I am missing emails for about 25 students. Emails have either changed, are undeliverable or I have never had them.

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Dates to Remember

Prom: June 5
Senior Awards: June 8
PTSA Inspirational Event: June 13, 2:00 pm, Performing Arts Center
Graduation: June 14, 7:00 PM, Meydenbauer Center
Last Day of School: June 17
Check in Days: August 18 (Seniors/Juniors), August 19 (Sophomores/Freshmen)
First Day of School: August 30