Class News and Jazz Band Benefit

Hi All - Be sure to read the information below about a benefit that will be performed by Ariel Pocock and her jazz Trio. Ariel is a one of our Juniors and a talented musician and vocalist!

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

2011 Grad Knight Meeting - Tomorrow!

Tuesday 6:30 in the NHS Library. We are in the planning stages and can use your input. Join us!

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PTSA Meeting

Wednesday, 7 pm in the NHS Library

Topics include respect, dance behavior and discussion of communication including moving the Knightline on-line. If you would like to provide input, come to the meeting!

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Support the Class of 2010 (Grad Knight)

What: Wine Tasting Fundraising Event for Grad Knight 2010

When: Friday, January 29, 2010, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Why: Come taste great vintages - think your palate can detect a $25 bottle of cab over a $10? Come and enjoy the conversation of friends, taste some great wine, sample some cheese, and share in supporting the Graduation of the class of 2010 (door prizes and other discounted sales available knight of - only!!) .... note everything but your tasting will be tax deductible some come and join the fun!!

Cost: $25 advance reservations (before Jan 26th), $30 at the door

Where: The Wine Shoppe, 1785 Northeast 44th Street, Renton - (425) 255-4727 (Exit 7 off of I-405, next to Starbucks/McDonald’s complex)

R.S.V.P. (or questions) Tammy Small tammyfsmall@gmail.com or 425-282-4111

Don't forget to check out the 2010 website for escrip and other fundraisers for the class of 2010 www.nhsgradknight2010.myevent.com. We'll be asking the other classes to do the same for us next year!

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Dessert Knight is coming!
Mark your calendars now! On Friday, February 5 at 7:30 PM Newport Choir will host Dessert Knight, a spectacular evening of vocal stylings and calories galore! Please purchase a ticket to Dessert Knight from a choir member who might return the favor by serenading you at table side! It’s a great deal for a terrific Knight of food and entertainment. See Ms. Fisher in room 1111 for more information about how you can purchase a ticket to this fantastic event, and thanks for supporting Newport Choir!

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Vote YES for Schools February 9th

I voted have you? Ballots have been mailed. If you need more information, the levy fact sheet is available on the district website www.bsd405.org

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Benefit for Newport Jazz Band

Here is an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy great Jazz. Ariel Pocock, a member of Newport’s Jazz I band, will be performing with her trio in a concert with the Eastside Jazz Club. Ariel won the Ella Fitzgerald Outstanding Vocalist and Outstanding Pianist Award at the Essentially Ellington competition in New York City. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the band program at Newport High School.

The concert will be held Tuesday, February 9th at Sherman Clay Music Store. The event begins at 7:30 pm. The address is: 1000 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. The cost is $13 for adults, students 18 and under is $6. For ticket information call: 425-828-9104 or 425-454-0633

Please come out and enjoy this terrific local talent and help support jazz in the Northwest! Thanks for your support of our excellent band program!

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Parent Registration Information Night

Thursday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m. We will meet in the Library. A counselor will be present to discuss course selection options, graduation requirements and the registration process for Senior year.

The students will have an opportunity to find out information about classes at the Elective Fair on Tuesday and Thursday this week at both lunches.

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Follies
Does Newport have talent? In about four weeks we will be having auditions of our annual variety show Follies. So get your act ready. Have seen Follies while your student has been at Newport? Performance dates are March4-6th. Be sure to get a ticket. You will not regret it!

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Eighth Grade Parent Night
Parents of 8th Graders bound for Newport are invited to the school to hear from general information from the Administration. If you have an incoming student, please help spread the word among their friends, especially if your 8th grader is at a private school or International or Odle. Word gets out well to Tillicum & Tyee. Thursday, February 25, 7:00 p.m. – NHS Commons/PAC

Finals Week!

Keeping this brief today with some important upcoming events.

A 4 day school week with finals starting tomorrow and the end of the semester Friday! Reminder there is no school on Monday, January 25th as it is a Professional Day (yahoo - another 4 day week).

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

Road Show - Wednesday

Registration Info

Knights Join the Fight

Levy Election - Vote February 9th!

Levy Callers Needed!

Message from our Prevention/Intervention Specialist

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Road Show Wednesday evening

The next Superintendent’s Coffee is tomorrow evening and will be incorporated into the 4^th Annual Road Show,

Sammamish High, 6:00-8:45 pm. Road Show sponsors BSD, BSF, BQS and PTSA are bringing you an exciting program consisting of information about school district programs that you may not be aware of, a keynote speaker who travels around the country working with successful schools and school districts, a variety of different breakout sessions on topics of school funding basics, differentiated instruction, sophisticated training programs that lead to future careers, making the transition to middle school, providing emotional support to your teenager, and using the school district’s on-line connected curriculum. Also offered will be sessions for parents in Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese, along with an English session designed by Indian parents.

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Registration Information

January 26th and 28th: Elective Fair (during both lunches in commons)

January 29th: Classroom-Based Elective Fair

February 11^th: Parent Night for Current 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th grade students.

Feb 25^th: Parent Night – 8^th graders coming into NHS as 9^th grade students for 2010-2011

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KNIGHTS JOIN THE FIGHT!

This Friday, January 22nd, the Newport Girls Hoops team will host their first annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night. It's a "Quad" evening of basketball - 4 games in a row : JV girls 3:30, JV boys 5:00, Varsity girls 6:30, Varsity Boys 8:00, vs. Eastlake High at Newport High school. The girls have made 450 pink ribbon lapel pins along with cutting out pink basketballs that you can dedicate to someone on our cardboard basketball hoops. There will be a t-shirt give away early. A "pass the hat" will occur at the halftimes along with performances by our fantastic drill team, during the Varsity games. All the proceeds will be donated to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. For those who don't know, Kay Yow was the women's basketball coach at North Carolina State. Over a 22 year time span she battled breast cancer 3 times and sadly, succumbed last January. www.KayYowCancerfund.com

Wear pink, our girls will be and so will the gymnasium!!

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BSD SChool Levy Election: Tuesday, February 9th

Vote Yes for Bellevue Schools on Feb 9^th!

Two items on the ballot: a replacement Educational Programs and Operation levy to support the day-to-day classroom operations: and a replacment Technology/Capital Projects levy to continue the technology work begun in the past several years and to fund large-scale maintenance projects

Volunteers Needed: Parents, students and teachers to make phone calls for the BSD Levies

Why: The Levies account for about 20% of Bellevue schools funding. If they fail, we will see larger class sizes and a

probable reduction in the 7 period day.

Bellevue parents, teachers, administrators, and students will gather January 25th through 28th to call Bellevue residents and encourage them to mail in their ballots. Don't feel comfortable asking people to vote for the levies? No problem - you can just encourage people to vote. Please join us on any of the four nights for as much time as you can give, at the PSE Building in Bellevue, from 5 pm to 8 pm. There will be and training AND FOOD! Bring your high schooler. They earn community service hours. And get to eat! Bring a friend! There will be plenty of room for everyone. Forward this email to anyone you think might be interested. Newport teachers will be calling on January 28th, if you want to see a familiar face. Email janetPTA@gmail.com for a map and more information.

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A message from Scott Sturdivan the Prevention/Intervention Specialist at NHS

Happy New Year! Now is a great time to make a New Year’s resolution (or recommit to an old one) to do everything within your power to help your teen secure a healthy, safe future by giving them reasons to be drug, alcohol and tobacco free. Parents are the most powerful influence on their kids when it comes to drugs. Two-thirds of youth ages 13-17 say losing their parents’ respect is one of the main reasons they don’t smoke marijuana or use other drugs.* It’s as simple as having dinner together as a family two or three times a week, asking about their interests and whereabouts and above all, telling them you would be really disappointed if they used alcohol, marijuana, tobacco or other drugs.

* Partnership for a Drug-Free America, “Partnership Attitude Tracking Study,” 1999.

Scott Sturdivan, MA, CDP

Prevention/Interventionist

Newport: T (7-10:30); W (7-3:30); Th (7-11)

ASB Leadership/Red Cross Fundraiser

Hello Newport Parents,

In the wake of the recent tragedy in Haiti, the Newport ASB/Leadership class is organizing a one-day fundraiser tomorrow, Friday, January 15^th. Our goal is to raise an emergency fund designated to the Red Cross, hopefully to be sent out early next week.

Please partner with your student in arranging any spare coins or cash that could be donated tomorrow. 2^nd period teachers will be passing an envelope around, and several student leaders will be collecting during lunch & passing time.

If you wish to write a check, please make the check payable to Newport High School Leadership. All funds will be deposited and one large check will be issued to the American Red Cross

If you received this late, the Red Cross is accepting any and all donations. For more information, visit www.redcross.org

Thank You,

Newport HS Leadership Class

End of Semester News

As we are close to the end of the semester, I have attached the Junior Checklist for post-high school planning. I sent this out in the fall, yet many of us may need to be reminded or see it more than once. I also had a few questions from my "PSAT Results and More" email and I thought that I would share the answers with you. The answers were provided by Alicia Williams, NHS Counselor. Please read below under the section called College Corner.

2011 Grad Knight Meeting-Date Change!

SAT Prep Course

College Corner

Counseling Center News

Knights in Vienna

Focus day

Education Roadshow

PTSA Meeting

Finals Schedule

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

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2011 Grad Knight Meeting - Date Change!

Sorry for the last minute notice. The meeting scheduled for Tuesday the 12th has been changed to Tuesday,

January 26th 6:30 in the library.

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SAT Prep Course

We need at least 5 more students to sign up in order to hold this class sponsored by the National Honor Society. 6 sessions for $298. This is the most economical prep course in the area. Information flyer attached or can be found at the PTSA website www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?ID=979

Register on line at www.SATPrep.org

Course B: NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL

Course: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 – 6:30 p.m.

February 4, 9, 11, 23, 25, and March 2.

Registration deadline: Jan. 27

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College Corner

SAT & ACT Registration Q & A (answered by Alicia Williams, NHS Counselor)

Q - So many dates to choose from - how to determine which date is best for us? Is it better to test before AP -

after AP, before finals?

A - the best date is what works for the individual student with other responsibilities and time factors built in.

Most students take the ACT and the SAT in the spring of their junior year. I often suggest the June tests because a student has more school under his or her belt and they have completed the AP exams already.

Q - Do we need to have chosen colleges before taking the test?

(Both ACT and SAT will send 4 free reports to schools chosen before tests are graded, but that does not allow you to decide if you want that particular score to go out to that particular college).

A - I personally encourage students to send the 4 scores to the top 4 schools they are applying to even though

they have not seen the scores. If they don’t like the scores they are going to retake the tests anyway and send

new scores eventually. Colleges will look at the best scores in the bunch. Also, scores are not going to be

generally the tipping point in admissions for most kids

Q - Is it safe to wait until next fall to begin the testing process?

A - I generally encourage kids to start in the spring and retake in the fall if necessary.

Q -Is there anything else we're not thinking of that we should be considering? 
A - Check out the college board and the ACT website for more tips and ideas.

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Counseling Center News:

UW Academy early entrance program

Learn more about the UW Academy early entrance program at the UW at an information session on Monday, Jan. 11, 7 pm, Rm 102 Johnson Hall

http://uwnews.org/uweek/article.aspx?visitsource=uwkmail&id=54664
http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/northcentral.html

Couch Needed

A big favor to ask of Newport parents!!! The counselors at Newport want to make the counseling center comfortable and homey for all students. They conducted a student survey and after tallying the results the top priority was a couch.

We are wondering if anyone might have a spare couch, or know of where we could find a donated one that is:

…new or gently used

…love seat size

…brown or black

…leather or faux leather

…no rips or tears

The students have also requested some magazines to look at while they wait for their appointment. We are looking for a donation of teen appropriate magazines, or a subscription for the Newport High School Counseling Center. Thanks for helping us make the Counseling Center a welcoming place for all students!

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Knights in Vienna

A spectacular evening of waltz and swing music, delicious desserts, and professional dance instruction. The event will be held at 7 pm on Saturday, January 16th and will also feature performances by talented students from Newport High School. The Commons will transform into a winter wonderland and the award-winning NHS orchestras will provide live music for your dancing and listening enjoyment. Desserts and beverages will be served, and semi-formal attire is encouraged.

Student tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets will be available for purchase at both lunches next week, January 11 to 15, in the Commons

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WSPTSA Focus Day

Over 200 people have registered for Focus Day, Monday January 18th. This year's theme "Cuts Hurt Kids". For more information:

Flyer: http://www.wastatepta.org/meetings/focus_day/Focus_Day_2010_flyer.pdf

General Info: http://www.wastatepta.org/meetings/focus_day/index.html

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Education Roadshow

Bellevue parents, teachers and community members are invited to attend the 4^th annual Education Roadshow on Wednesday, January 20, 6 pm at Sammamish High School. Check the BSD homepage later this week for additional detailed information and to plan your Roadshow experience. www.bsd405.org

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PTSA Meeting

PTSA meeting, Wednesday January 27th at 7pm in NHS Library. Be there!

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Hello Junior Parents!

2010 has started out to be a busy year! SAT, ACT, college visits, finals... It seems that our kids are everywhere but home. I guess this prepares us for what's next. Hard to believe isn’t it??

Don’t hesitate to ask if there’s anything you need to know. Or if there is anything that you would like to add. It helps me plan my next message.

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

Today’s news…..

2011 Grad Knight Meeting

Reflections Exhibit

School of Rock - Battle of the Bands - Voting

Knights in Vienna

Focus Day

BSD Education Roadshow

PTSA Meeting

Drama News - "New Works Festival"

Superintendent Coffee Hours

BSD Levy - Vote!!!

BSD Levy - Callers Needed

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2011 Grad Knight Committee Meeting

Come join us Tuesday, January 12th at 6:30 in the NHS Library. We've made our commitment to the company that we will be working with to plan our student's memorable Grad Knight. Now the real work begins!

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Reflections

The Bellevue PTSA Reflections Art Exhibit is at Crossroads this week from January 4th – January 10th. Come see the art from all over the district, and find out if Newport finalist artists move on to the state level. District Finalists in Literature will be invited to read their work on Friday January 8th at the University Book Store in Bellevue at 6:00 pm. All visual arts, photography and music district finalists will be announced at the District Reflections Celebration on Sunday January 10th at 2pm at Crossroads Mall.

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The 3rd Annual School of the Rock - Battle of the Bands is officially ON!

Help Newport win $10,000 for their music programs. Voting ends on February 2nd!

• Text “ROCK 21” to 24300 to vote for Newport Band
• There is a limit of ten text votes per day, per phone.
• Do not include quotation marks or any other words or characters in your text vote. Only votes that say ROCK 21 are counted by the voting system
• Visit www.TheRockWFP.com <http://www.therockwfp.com/> for all entries and to see how Newport is ranking

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Knights in Vienna

A musical evening of waltzes, swing music, and delicious desserts Saturday, January 16th 7:00 p.m. NHS commons will be a winter wonderland with lights, flowers and centerpieces. Listen or dance as the students of Newport Orchestra perform for the enjoyment of students and adults. Talented musicians and singers from around Newport round out the entertainment. Professional dance instructors will be on hand to get us started. For tickets, visit www.newportorchestra.com, or call Kathy McFarlane at 649-8649.

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WSPTSA Focus Day

Celebrate MLK Day by attending FOCUS DAY , Monday January 18th– a chance to talk with our state legislators about education concerns for this session. Another enormous budget shortfall is projected this year making this issue of critical importance to anyone with students in the state public education system. You can drive, carpool, or join our District bus and socialize with other parents on the ride to/from Olympia. Please email newportptsa@cfmm.com if you want to reserve a seat. This is actually quite fun. You’ll learn a lot, meet some new people, and make a difference for children across the state by just showing up.

This year the chairs chose the MLK holiday for Focus Day and plan to have lots of kid-friendly activities. The theme of the day will be “Cuts Hurt Kids” and the presence of children is meant to reinforce for our Legislators how vital it is to fund education. It would be a wonderful time to bring a large group of high-school students to the Capitol.

Flyer: http://www.wastatepta.org/meetings/focus_day/Focus_Day_2010_flyer.pdf

General Info: http://www.wastatepta.org/meetings/focus_day/index.html

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Education Roadshow

Bellevue parents, teachers and community members are invited to attend the 4^th annual Education Roadshow on Wednesday, January 20, 6 pm at Sammamish High School. Dr. John Deasy, Deputy Director of Education at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will be the keynote speaker (7-7:45 pm). His speech is titled, The Road Ahead: Understanding 21st-Century Schools. Bellevue Superintendent Dr. Amalia Cudeiro also will speak. One of her concerns is closing the achievement gap.

The Roadshow will also include an information fair (6-8pm) and workshops (7:45- 8:45pm) for parents, teachers and community members. Sessions have also been planned for Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese speakers and East Indian parents. Check the BSD homepage later this week for additional detailed information and to plan your Roadshow experience. www.bsd405.org

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PTSA Meeting

PTSA meeting, Wednesday January 27th at 7pm in NHS Library. We will have a very engaging discussion about respect – between school staff, students, and parents. We anticipate covering topics such as tolerance, diversity, and appropriate expectations for school-sponsored events. Yes this means school dances!

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Drama News - "New Works Festival"

Come see two plays written by two Newport students: James Webster’s “Sins of our Father” and Julia Hands’ “An Interruption.” This is an all day festival on Saturday, January 30th. Contact Barb Maduell for more information maduell@comcast.net.

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Superintendent’s Coffee Hours

Similar to the fall series, Dr. Cudeiro has scheduled four more coffee hours to engage our community in a conversation about district goals and how this school year has progressed. Cabinet members will also be joining Dr. Cudeiro to answer your questions.

Check your calendar and join us for a coffee hour that is most convenient for you.

• January 7, Bellevue High Library, 6:30-8 pm
• January 14, Interlake High Library, 6:30-8 pm
• January 20, Sammamish High School (part of the 4^th annual Education Road Show) 7:50-8:30 pm
• February 3, Newport High library, 6:30-8 pm

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Bellevue School District Levy

PTSA has endorsed these levies and encourage you to vote YES on your February 9th ballot.

First is an education program levy, which replaces a levy that expires in 2010 and provides 21% of the district’s operating budget.

Second is a technology/capital projects levy, which will be used to:
• Provide new classroom technology and training in its use;
• Upgrade the former Ringdall Middle School to house middle school students whose schools are being remodeled;
• Complete large-scale maintenance projects such as roofs, flooring, and mechanical, electrical, water and sewer systems;
• Improve or replace sports fields; and
• Provide support for common curriculum and assessments.

Volunteers students and parents needed to make phone calls for the February Levy

PTA is looking for students to phone local residents and encourage them to vote in the February Levy election. Calling will be done at the Puget Sound Energy building in Bellevue, from 5 pm to 8 pm, and you can sign up for any of the following dates: January 25, 26, 27, 28, February 3,4. Food will be served! Signup sheets are in the Main Office.