To Infinity and Beyond - the Senior theme! I think this is how we will all feel when we are done June 13th!
I have included Senior information and other Newport events to get on your calendar. Our seniors attended a mandatory meeting on March 25th. Ask to see the packet. "Infinity and Beyond-Class of 2011 Seniors - All Things Important Prior To Our Graduation".
I will keep you informed of deadlines and information yet wanted you to know your student received this packet of information.
I was misinformed about Jostens distributing graduation announcements on this 3/25 date - this will happen on a date to be determined in April. I will let you know the date as soon as I know.
Senior Info
Grad Knight Tickets
Bus Sign Ups
Senior Music Auditions
Artwork for Programs
Baccalaureate - Students Speakers & Parent Volunteers Needed
Seniors - Save The Dates
Other Newport Happenings
Hot Java Cool Jazz
Newport Jazz Gala
Seattle Adaptive Sports - MIHS/NHS Wheelchair Basketball Game
Kudos - keep the information coming :)
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
Senior Info:
Grad Knight Tickets
There will be a Grad Knight Table on Thursday, March 31st during lunches. Get your ticket for $130 this week. Remember ticket prices increase on April 1st to $150.
Grad Knight Bus Sign-Ups*
April 29th Lunches
May 18th (Wednesday) 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
May 23rd & 25th TBD
*Permission form & payment must be on file. And 18 year olds will need to sign the permission form before they can sign up for a bus.
Senior Music Auditions for Graduation, Senior Awards and Baccalaureate
Paperwork can be picked up in the main office and is due March 31st by 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions, see Ms. Caufield or Ms. Fedore.
Artwork for Programs for Senior Events
Artist must be a senior. Graduation, Senior Awards and Baccalaureate programs. Please see Ms Caufield for guidelines. Due date 3:00 pm on Friday April 29th
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate is an event sponsored entirely by Newport’s PTSA. Our PTSA pays the full rate for the NHS Theater for this event so that students may express views that include the importance of faith in their lives. Baccalaureate is an inspirational, uplifting, and often very moving presentation that celebrates where students have been and where they are going. Students are invited to speak and perform music of their own choosing. Attendance is optional for students & their families. The Junior Class parents help with the reception following Baccalaureate serving refreshments. 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 have elected to 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. And because it’s a PTSA event, there will be snacks afterwards. This is a nice event to invite friends & family to, because there’s lots of time to visit after.
Baccalaureate Theme: Be The Change - Small Acts Big Heart
Student speakers needed to speak on how each one of us has a duty and responsibility to be accountable for our actions and how it impacts the future of our world today.
Baccalaureate Speakers & Scouts Sought
Does your student want to speak at Baccalaureate? We are interested in hearing from any student who wants to offer inspirational and uplifting thoughts through a reading or original work. We are especially interested in hearing from students who want to offer brief prayers, blessings, or brief readings from a variety of faith traditions. We have students from all over the world at Newport. It would be wonderful to hear from them! Contact Teresa Pates kplus4@msn.com or you can contact me if your student is interested.
Do you have an Eagle Scout or a Gold Award Scout in your home? Would you like to help direct these students in leading the flag salute at Baccalaureate? Let me know or Teresa Pates know kplus4@msn.com
Baccalaureate, incidentally, is free, though we do take donations. Attendance is limited to the # of seats in the PAC.
Baccalaureate Planning Committee volunteers needed!
Teresa Pates is coordinating this event for 2011. Please email her if you are interested in helping kplus4@msn.com
Volunteers needed in the following areas:
Decorations
Invitations
Publicity
Guest Speaker (Teresa has one in mind, yet would love other ideas to present to the committee)
Financial - Budget, donations
Thank You Gifts
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Seniors - Save the Dates:
April 15th - Mr. Newport
April 29th - Mandatory Senior Meeting & GK Bus Sign-ups
April 29th - Artwork for programs due
May 31st - Music Audition paperwork Due
May 31st - Senior Awards Night (invitation only)
June 1st - Yearbook Distribution & Graduation Tickets
June 4th - Senior Prom
June 8th - Senior Finals
June 9th - Senior Finals
June 10th - Senior Lunch and Moving Up Assembly
June 12th - PTSA Sponsored Inspirational Event (Baccalaureate) 2:00-4:00 p.m.
June 13th - Graduation Practice 9:00 a.m.
- Graduation 7:00 p.m. @ Hec Ed (University of Washington)
- Grad Knight - immediately following graduation
* More information to follow on all of these...
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Other Newport Happenings...
Hot Java Cool Jazz, April 15th 7:00 p.m.
Jazz 1 has been invited back to Hot Java Cool Jazz. For the last two years, we have sold the most tickets and have received a generous grant for the band program. Get the word out - please buy your tickets from the Newport Band Parent Association or from the Factoria Bartells Starbucks stores. All ticket sales of adult tickets count toward our over all sales total and could put us over the top for the additional grant moneys for the program. Reserve your tickets now - contact Richard Barbarick - barbarick@comcast.net
Newport's Jazz Gala April 29th, 6:00 p.m. Newcastle Golf Club
Join us for an evening out with the Newport Jazz band and our guest artist, Tom Scott. Tom Scott is a renowned composer, arranger, producer, musical director and saxophonist. The Jazz Gala is the main fundraiser for the Newport Band. The funds raised during this event have provided instruments, uniforms, lessons, music and teaching assistance and has contributed to making Newport an award winning program. If you have not attended before please plan on attending this year!
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Seattle Adaptive Sports, Mercer Island High School and Newport High School Team Up to Sponsor an Exhibition Wheelchair Basketball Game.
Paralympic basketball players, the Junior Sonics, will take part in a basketball game against teams consisting of students and staff from Newport and Mercer Island High School. There will also be a silent auction before and during the game as well as a raffle to raise money for Seattle Adaptive Sports college scholarships for paralympic athletes:
WHERE: Mercer Island High School, 9100 SE 42nd St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - Doors open at 6 pm & Game starts at 7 pm
PLAYERS: Seattle Adaptive Sports, MIHS and NHS students and staff (including Mr. Shultz, Kyle Brown, Miles Fowler).
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
Lots of Senior Information Today!
Hi there Senior Parents. The end is getting nearer all the time. I have included as much Senior information and dates that I know of as of today. There is a lot of information, so please read carefully.
On March 25th your student will attend a mandatory Senior Meeting (this will take place in the morning during the elections assembly. Seniors will go to the outside gym. Seniors will be voting on things related to graduation including: Junior students to serve as laurel guards, the "ABC" Awards that appear in the last issue of the Knightlife and athletic awards.. Jostens will be here to hand out announcements and other items ordered by your student. If your student will miss this day of school, have them see Mrs. Caufield in the office on Monday when they return. She will give them everything that was handed out as well as give them a chance to vote.
Caps and Gowns will be distributed in June
Grad Knight Information
Musicians & Artists Needed
Field of Champions - Dine out for Grad Knight
Senior Prom & other Senior Dates
Graduation Ticket Info
Community Service Hours-Knight Valor
Counseling Center News - What to do when a college says NO
Upcoming Opportunities
Student Recognition
Newport Shores Holiday Brunch - Pick up your Dishes!
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
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Grad Knight
Don't forget to get your Grad Knight ticket for $130 before the price goes up to $150 on April 1st. Visit our website to register and pay for your ticket. The permission form is located on the website for you to download! http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=CLASS2011 If you prefer, you can pick up a permission form in hard copy in the Newport's main office - they are in the Grad Knight box on the right corner of the front desk. You may also drop your check and paperwork in this location.
Grad Knight parents will be at school during lunches on Thursday, March 24th and March 31st to assist your student with registration and getting permission slips signed. If your student is in need of a scholarship (full or partial), have them see their counselor ASAP. If you know at this point that you will NOT be attending the event or have any questions, please let me know.
Bus sign-ups will begin mid-May for students that have completed all registration steps.
Musicians and Artists
Senior music auditions for 2011 Graduation, Senior Awards and a PTSA sponsored event will be held Tuesday, April 12th. If you student is interested in performing at any of these events please pick up an information packet in the Main Office. The completed application is due back to the Main Office on Thursday, March 31 at 3:00. When your student turns in their application they will sign up for an audition time. Auditions will take place the morning of April 12th during HSPE testing. Mrs. Caufield is accepting original artwork for the cover of the 2011 Graduation Program, Senior Awards Program and a PTSA sponsored event. Please see Mrs. Caufield in the Main Office if you would like to submit artwork.
Dine Out for Grad Knight
Join families & friends for an evening of great food and fun at the Field of Champions Bar & Grill in Issaquah on
Thursday, April 28th 6:00-9:00 p.m. Identify yourself as Newport Class of 2011 and 20% of your bill will be donated back to Grad Knight! 385 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah www.fieldofchampionssbg.com
Senior Prom & Other Senior Dates*
The Senior Class Officers have been working hard this year to put together their Senior Prom scheduled for Saturday, June 4th. The location will be announced late April-early May, yet we wanted everyone to get this on their calendars and started planning for this important rite of passage, More information to follow.
March 25th - Mandatory Senior Meeting
April 15th - Mr. Newport
April 29th - Mandatory Senior Meeting
May 31st - Senior Awards Night (invitation only)
June 4th - Senior Prom
June 8th - Senior Finals
June 9th - Senior Finals
June 10th - Senior Lunch and Moving Up Assembly
June 12th - PTSA Sponsored Event (Baccalaureate) 2:00-4:00 p.m.
June 13th - Graduation @ Hec Ed (University of Washington)
* More information to follow on all of these...
Graduation Ticket Information
Administrators are meeting with the UW Hec Ed folks this week. I will have more information to share about number of tickets and the process to get additional tickets very soon. More information to follow!
Community Service Hours-Knight Valor
According to the counselors and the registrar, 110 seniors have NOT met the community service graduation requirement. Is your student one of them? Verify student hours at www.newportptsa.org (& click the Community Service Tab). Counselors have sent reminder notices to all 110 seniors, so please help them remember to turn their completed community service forms in as soon as possible. Additional community service opportunities are listed in the daily school bulletin. There will also be a community service table set up during lunch on March 22, 29 and April 19. Students can drop forms off then, as well as ask questions.
The Knight Valor deadline is April 22nd. This year we will NOT be having an assembly; students will, however receive a recognition certificate and Knight Valor pin.
Carla B. Vendeland Scholarship Application & Deadline is April 15
In memory of Carla Vendeland’s dedication to our community, the Newport PTSA Community Service Committee annually presents a cash award in recognition of two Newport High School students with the most positive impact on our community (not the most number of hours). The application can be found at www.newportptsa.org (& click the Community Service Tab); applications will only be accepted at vendelandscholarship@gmail.com
Counseling Center News
This is a timely article to read especially with UW sending acceptance letters this week!
3/14/2011 What to do when a college says ‘no’
By Valerie Strauss
My guest is Patrick O’Connor, director of college counseling at Roeper School in Birmingham, Michigan, and the author of “College is Yours in 600 Words or Less.”
By Patrick O’Connor
The real March Madness has already begun, as some of the most selective colleges release their admissions decisions. For parents and school counselors looking for ways to support students who may receive an unexpected rejection, here are some important facts to share:
* Most selective colleges are reporting a huge increase in the number of applications.
* Since this also happened last year, many colleges enrolled too many students last fall. They’ll have to make up for that, so many colleges will be admitting fewer students this year....
* ....and wait-listing more students. This increase means fewer students will be admitted from the wait list come May—and if they are admitted, financial aid will be scarce.
Then again, if none of that does any good, just say this:
* 850.
No, this is not the high score on some new version of the SAT. 850 is the number of valedictorians rejected last year from one of America’s most prestigious colleges. These students represented the best in their high schools; they did everything they were “supposed” to do—and yet, they didn’t even get to the wait list.
When students hear this, they usually think one of two things:
1. “Wow, they put in all of that work for nothing.”
2. “Geez, if they can’t get in, I don’t stand a chance.”
It certainly had to be hard for those students to be turned down by a school they loved—but did all of that preparation really lead to nothing? Given everything these students had learned, the many ways they had grown, and how they overcame adversity and embraced creativity in making Plans B, C, and Q, did they really get nothing out of it?
If so, they have every right to be unhappy, but not with the college. They should be unhappy for letting the sun rise and set 1307 times from the first day of 9th grade to the day the college said no, never once appreciating all that each of those days had to offer in and of themselves.
They should hang their heads a little to realize, just now, the difference they’ve made to their classmates, their teammates, and the people they served in the soup kitchen.
And if they look back with a little regret on the many times they blew off a compliment from a parent or a teacher, that’s more than OK. They now know it was at that moment that the goal of fully living each day was conquered with a flourish. Understanding that will make each day all the richer at the wonderful college that admitted them.
This leads to point 2, about the student you’re talking to, and their application. Colleges are looking for great students who have done wonderful things with their lives, and will work nicely with the other students that are coming to campus. That blend goes beyond test scores and class rank—it goes to who the student is, what they care about, and how they see the world.
The thing to focus on then is not who told them no, but who told them yes. If a college wants them but runs out of room, that’s the college’s fault; if the college doesn’t see the student for who they really are, well, maybe that’s not the place for them after all. Either way, the student’s contributions will be greatly admired, and badly needed, by the college that has the good sense to tell them yes—which means any no, from any college, simply cannot touch them.
Alicia Williams, M.A
School Counselor
Newport High School
Upcoming Events:
· Choir Concert March 16th at 7:00
· Band Concert March 17th at 7:30
· Robotics will be at the Qwest Convention Center on March 18th and 19th
· Drill…feel like a trip to Yakima? Drill will be making one on March 26th
· JaZZZZZZZZZ Band concert!!!!!! April 4th at 7:30
Pick up your plates, bowls & dishes!
Such a mom thing to say! There are still dishes left at Newport High School from the Newport Shores Holiday Brunch. Please come by the office and pick your plate, bowls or dishes. These are in the teacher lunch room. If you do not pick these up soon they may be donated! Barb Webb received a call from Bianca Piette and she is looking for a large chrome salad bowl that may have been picked up inadvertently by someone else. If you have a bowl in your possession that you can't identify, please email me and I will get in touch with Bianca.
On March 25th your student will attend a mandatory Senior Meeting (this will take place in the morning during the elections assembly. Seniors will go to the outside gym. Seniors will be voting on things related to graduation including: Junior students to serve as laurel guards, the "ABC" Awards that appear in the last issue of the Knightlife and athletic awards.. Jostens will be here to hand out announcements and other items ordered by your student. If your student will miss this day of school, have them see Mrs. Caufield in the office on Monday when they return. She will give them everything that was handed out as well as give them a chance to vote.
Caps and Gowns will be distributed in June
Grad Knight Information
Musicians & Artists Needed
Field of Champions - Dine out for Grad Knight
Senior Prom & other Senior Dates
Graduation Ticket Info
Community Service Hours-Knight Valor
Counseling Center News - What to do when a college says NO
Upcoming Opportunities
Student Recognition
Newport Shores Holiday Brunch - Pick up your Dishes!
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
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Grad Knight
Don't forget to get your Grad Knight ticket for $130 before the price goes up to $150 on April 1st. Visit our website to register and pay for your ticket. The permission form is located on the website for you to download! http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=CLASS2011 If you prefer, you can pick up a permission form in hard copy in the Newport's main office - they are in the Grad Knight box on the right corner of the front desk. You may also drop your check and paperwork in this location.
Grad Knight parents will be at school during lunches on Thursday, March 24th and March 31st to assist your student with registration and getting permission slips signed. If your student is in need of a scholarship (full or partial), have them see their counselor ASAP. If you know at this point that you will NOT be attending the event or have any questions, please let me know.
Bus sign-ups will begin mid-May for students that have completed all registration steps.
Musicians and Artists
Senior music auditions for 2011 Graduation, Senior Awards and a PTSA sponsored event will be held Tuesday, April 12th. If you student is interested in performing at any of these events please pick up an information packet in the Main Office. The completed application is due back to the Main Office on Thursday, March 31 at 3:00. When your student turns in their application they will sign up for an audition time. Auditions will take place the morning of April 12th during HSPE testing. Mrs. Caufield is accepting original artwork for the cover of the 2011 Graduation Program, Senior Awards Program and a PTSA sponsored event. Please see Mrs. Caufield in the Main Office if you would like to submit artwork.
Dine Out for Grad Knight
Join families & friends for an evening of great food and fun at the Field of Champions Bar & Grill in Issaquah on
Thursday, April 28th 6:00-9:00 p.m. Identify yourself as Newport Class of 2011 and 20% of your bill will be donated back to Grad Knight! 385 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah www.fieldofchampionssbg.com
Senior Prom & Other Senior Dates*
The Senior Class Officers have been working hard this year to put together their Senior Prom scheduled for Saturday, June 4th. The location will be announced late April-early May, yet we wanted everyone to get this on their calendars and started planning for this important rite of passage, More information to follow.
March 25th - Mandatory Senior Meeting
April 15th - Mr. Newport
April 29th - Mandatory Senior Meeting
May 31st - Senior Awards Night (invitation only)
June 4th - Senior Prom
June 8th - Senior Finals
June 9th - Senior Finals
June 10th - Senior Lunch and Moving Up Assembly
June 12th - PTSA Sponsored Event (Baccalaureate) 2:00-4:00 p.m.
June 13th - Graduation @ Hec Ed (University of Washington)
* More information to follow on all of these...
Graduation Ticket Information
Administrators are meeting with the UW Hec Ed folks this week. I will have more information to share about number of tickets and the process to get additional tickets very soon. More information to follow!
Community Service Hours-Knight Valor
According to the counselors and the registrar, 110 seniors have NOT met the community service graduation requirement. Is your student one of them? Verify student hours at www.newportptsa.org (& click the Community Service Tab). Counselors have sent reminder notices to all 110 seniors, so please help them remember to turn their completed community service forms in as soon as possible. Additional community service opportunities are listed in the daily school bulletin. There will also be a community service table set up during lunch on March 22, 29 and April 19. Students can drop forms off then, as well as ask questions.
The Knight Valor deadline is April 22nd. This year we will NOT be having an assembly; students will, however receive a recognition certificate and Knight Valor pin.
Carla B. Vendeland Scholarship Application & Deadline is April 15
In memory of Carla Vendeland’s dedication to our community, the Newport PTSA Community Service Committee annually presents a cash award in recognition of two Newport High School students with the most positive impact on our community (not the most number of hours). The application can be found at www.newportptsa.org (& click the Community Service Tab); applications will only be accepted at vendelandscholarship@gmail.com
Counseling Center News
This is a timely article to read especially with UW sending acceptance letters this week!
3/14/2011 What to do when a college says ‘no’
By Valerie Strauss
My guest is Patrick O’Connor, director of college counseling at Roeper School in Birmingham, Michigan, and the author of “College is Yours in 600 Words or Less.”
By Patrick O’Connor
The real March Madness has already begun, as some of the most selective colleges release their admissions decisions. For parents and school counselors looking for ways to support students who may receive an unexpected rejection, here are some important facts to share:
* Most selective colleges are reporting a huge increase in the number of applications.
* Since this also happened last year, many colleges enrolled too many students last fall. They’ll have to make up for that, so many colleges will be admitting fewer students this year....
* ....and wait-listing more students. This increase means fewer students will be admitted from the wait list come May—and if they are admitted, financial aid will be scarce.
Then again, if none of that does any good, just say this:
* 850.
No, this is not the high score on some new version of the SAT. 850 is the number of valedictorians rejected last year from one of America’s most prestigious colleges. These students represented the best in their high schools; they did everything they were “supposed” to do—and yet, they didn’t even get to the wait list.
When students hear this, they usually think one of two things:
1. “Wow, they put in all of that work for nothing.”
2. “Geez, if they can’t get in, I don’t stand a chance.”
It certainly had to be hard for those students to be turned down by a school they loved—but did all of that preparation really lead to nothing? Given everything these students had learned, the many ways they had grown, and how they overcame adversity and embraced creativity in making Plans B, C, and Q, did they really get nothing out of it?
If so, they have every right to be unhappy, but not with the college. They should be unhappy for letting the sun rise and set 1307 times from the first day of 9th grade to the day the college said no, never once appreciating all that each of those days had to offer in and of themselves.
They should hang their heads a little to realize, just now, the difference they’ve made to their classmates, their teammates, and the people they served in the soup kitchen.
And if they look back with a little regret on the many times they blew off a compliment from a parent or a teacher, that’s more than OK. They now know it was at that moment that the goal of fully living each day was conquered with a flourish. Understanding that will make each day all the richer at the wonderful college that admitted them.
This leads to point 2, about the student you’re talking to, and their application. Colleges are looking for great students who have done wonderful things with their lives, and will work nicely with the other students that are coming to campus. That blend goes beyond test scores and class rank—it goes to who the student is, what they care about, and how they see the world.
The thing to focus on then is not who told them no, but who told them yes. If a college wants them but runs out of room, that’s the college’s fault; if the college doesn’t see the student for who they really are, well, maybe that’s not the place for them after all. Either way, the student’s contributions will be greatly admired, and badly needed, by the college that has the good sense to tell them yes—which means any no, from any college, simply cannot touch them.
Alicia Williams, M.A
School Counselor
Newport High School
Upcoming Events:
· Choir Concert March 16th at 7:00
· Band Concert March 17th at 7:30
· Robotics will be at the Qwest Convention Center on March 18th and 19th
· Drill…feel like a trip to Yakima? Drill will be making one on March 26th
· JaZZZZZZZZZ Band concert!!!!!! April 4th at 7:30
Pick up your plates, bowls & dishes!
Such a mom thing to say! There are still dishes left at Newport High School from the Newport Shores Holiday Brunch. Please come by the office and pick your plate, bowls or dishes. These are in the teacher lunch room. If you do not pick these up soon they may be donated! Barb Webb received a call from Bianca Piette and she is looking for a large chrome salad bowl that may have been picked up inadvertently by someone else. If you have a bowl in your possession that you can't identify, please email me and I will get in touch with Bianca.
Just a few quick items today…..
PTA Meeting/Math Presentation
Wednesday night’s PTSA meeting will feature a presentation starting at 7:00 p.m. Some Newport math classes are piloting (and helping to improve) a new Standards Based Assessment and Reporting system. Please join us at our March 2nd meeting (7p in the NHS Library) to view a presentation about the new reporting. Hope to see you there.
Attention College Bound Girls!
Find out about college sorority life at the Overlake Panhellenic Information Forum. College bound high school women and their parents are invited to attend this informal meeting on college sororities. U. of Washington sorority members and alumnae from other universities will be in attendance. This event will be March 2th at 7:00 in the Bellevue Regional Library room #1.
Grad Knight Ticket Table
The Grad Knight Ticket Committee will be at school during lunch on Thursday, March 3rd to help you with your questions about Grad Knight. The price is currently $130.00 but will be going up in April so don't delay in going online to purchase your tickets or pick up a permission form Thursday!
Knight Valor
Knight Valor representatives will be here on Monday 3/7, Tuesday 3/8 during both lunches, outside the office. Students can get forms, turn in hours and check their hours. Check community service hours at www.newportptsa.org and click the Community Service tab. Forms may be turned into the counseling center anytime.
Follies
It’s that time of year again…Follies: Under the Big Top! Ticket Sales Monday, February 28-Friday, March 4 during both lunches. Ticket prices are $8 with ASB and $10 without ASB/Adults. Tickets will also be available at the door too. *We urge you to buy your tickets as soon as possible, due to the shows selling out quickly.* If you have never seen a show, you really must come and enjoy a night filled with Newport's amazing talent!
eScrip Registration Helps the Class of 2011
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 the Class of 2011 receives for Grad Knight.
How does the eScrip program work?
• Register your existing grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards in the eScrip program.
• Participating national, regional and local merchants make contributions to our class based on how much you use those registered loyalty, debit & credit cards
https://secure.escrip.com/jsp/supporter/registration/step1.jsp
Code and name you will need when signing up:
8565142 Newport High School PTSA
Send me your Winter sports and activities "Kudos"
Please send me some information to share about our Seniors! Basketball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Wrestling, Band, Choir.....
--
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
PTA Meeting/Math Presentation
Wednesday night’s PTSA meeting will feature a presentation starting at 7:00 p.m. Some Newport math classes are piloting (and helping to improve) a new Standards Based Assessment and Reporting system. Please join us at our March 2nd meeting (7p in the NHS Library) to view a presentation about the new reporting. Hope to see you there.
Attention College Bound Girls!
Find out about college sorority life at the Overlake Panhellenic Information Forum. College bound high school women and their parents are invited to attend this informal meeting on college sororities. U. of Washington sorority members and alumnae from other universities will be in attendance. This event will be March 2th at 7:00 in the Bellevue Regional Library room #1.
Grad Knight Ticket Table
The Grad Knight Ticket Committee will be at school during lunch on Thursday, March 3rd to help you with your questions about Grad Knight. The price is currently $130.00 but will be going up in April so don't delay in going online to purchase your tickets or pick up a permission form Thursday!
Knight Valor
Knight Valor representatives will be here on Monday 3/7, Tuesday 3/8 during both lunches, outside the office. Students can get forms, turn in hours and check their hours. Check community service hours at www.newportptsa.org and click the Community Service tab. Forms may be turned into the counseling center anytime.
Follies
It’s that time of year again…Follies: Under the Big Top! Ticket Sales Monday, February 28-Friday, March 4 during both lunches. Ticket prices are $8 with ASB and $10 without ASB/Adults. Tickets will also be available at the door too. *We urge you to buy your tickets as soon as possible, due to the shows selling out quickly.* If you have never seen a show, you really must come and enjoy a night filled with Newport's amazing talent!
eScrip Registration Helps the Class of 2011
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 the Class of 2011 receives for Grad Knight.
How does the eScrip program work?
• Register your existing grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards in the eScrip program.
• Participating national, regional and local merchants make contributions to our class based on how much you use those registered loyalty, debit & credit cards
https://secure.escrip.com/jsp/supporter/registration/step1.jsp
Code and name you will need when signing up:
8565142 Newport High School PTSA
Send me your Winter sports and activities "Kudos"
Please send me some information to share about our Seniors! Basketball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Wrestling, Band, Choir.....
--
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
Your Senior's Final Semester!
It’s your Senior’s final semester at Newport!! Do whatever you can to guard against the dreaded plague, Senioritis. Colleges do check grades of their admitted students.
The counseling center wants to remind you that college scholarship information is available on the Newport High website and in the counseling center. Do you know the biggest problem most scholarship committees have? Getting applicants. There are usually too few applicants. Don’t let any of this wonderful scholarship money pass you by – apply!!
Thanks to everyone that attended our Vino fundraising event on Sunday. It was a great turnout and a wonderful opportunity to socialize with old and new friends!
--
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
Grad Knight Update
BSD Graduation Requirement-40 volunteer hours
Food Handler's Permit
Informal Meeting on College Sororities
Dates to Remember
Grad Knight Update
If you can believe it we have only 4 months to go until our kids pick up their diplomas and head off to Grad Knight! We are happy to report that over 50% of you have already purchased your tickets which is *great* and we thank you for doing this. The price is currently $130.00 but will be going up in April so don't delay in going online to purchase your tickets or pick up a permission form in the office and drop a check off in the Grad Knight box as soon as possible. This is a wonderful way to reward your child for all of their hard work and give them an opportunity to celebrate with their friends one last time as a group.
BSD Graduation Requirement
We currently have 140 seniors who have not satisfied the 40 hours of community service BSD graduation requirement. Is your student one of them? Check community service hours at www.newportptsa.org and click the Community Service tab. Forms may be turned into the counseling center anytime or on Tuesday, February 15, PTSA will be collecting community service forms during lunch.
Food Handlers Permit
Interested in working in the food industry/at a restaurant now or this summer? The Food Handlers Permit Test will be given on Thursday, February 17th during 5th period (10:50 – 12:20) in the Theatre. This test is open to anyone who has permission from their 5th period teacher to miss class, brings $10.00 cash and a photo ID. The Food Handler Permits will be handed out to happy recipients approximately 2 weeks after the test.
Attention All College Bound Girls
College bound high school women and their parents are invited to attend this informal meeting on College Sororities. Find out about College Sorority life at the Overlake Panhellenic Information Forum.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7:00 p.m., Bellevue Regional Library (1111-110th Ave NE), Meeting Room #1
University of Washington Sorority members and Alumnae from Washington and other Universities will be in attendance to explain membership recruitment on their campus, answer questions and explain the many benefits of Sorority membership.
Dates to Remember
Midwinter Break: February 21 to 25
Spring Break: April 4 to 8
Memorial Day: May 30
Prom: June 4
Baccalaureate: June 12
Graduation: June 13
Last Day of School: June 17
The counseling center wants to remind you that college scholarship information is available on the Newport High website and in the counseling center. Do you know the biggest problem most scholarship committees have? Getting applicants. There are usually too few applicants. Don’t let any of this wonderful scholarship money pass you by – apply!!
Thanks to everyone that attended our Vino fundraising event on Sunday. It was a great turnout and a wonderful opportunity to socialize with old and new friends!
--
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
Grad Knight Update
BSD Graduation Requirement-40 volunteer hours
Food Handler's Permit
Informal Meeting on College Sororities
Dates to Remember
Grad Knight Update
If you can believe it we have only 4 months to go until our kids pick up their diplomas and head off to Grad Knight! We are happy to report that over 50% of you have already purchased your tickets which is *great* and we thank you for doing this. The price is currently $130.00 but will be going up in April so don't delay in going online to purchase your tickets or pick up a permission form in the office and drop a check off in the Grad Knight box as soon as possible. This is a wonderful way to reward your child for all of their hard work and give them an opportunity to celebrate with their friends one last time as a group.
BSD Graduation Requirement
We currently have 140 seniors who have not satisfied the 40 hours of community service BSD graduation requirement. Is your student one of them? Check community service hours at www.newportptsa.org and click the Community Service tab. Forms may be turned into the counseling center anytime or on Tuesday, February 15, PTSA will be collecting community service forms during lunch.
Food Handlers Permit
Interested in working in the food industry/at a restaurant now or this summer? The Food Handlers Permit Test will be given on Thursday, February 17th during 5th period (10:50 – 12:20) in the Theatre. This test is open to anyone who has permission from their 5th period teacher to miss class, brings $10.00 cash and a photo ID. The Food Handler Permits will be handed out to happy recipients approximately 2 weeks after the test.
Attention All College Bound Girls
College bound high school women and their parents are invited to attend this informal meeting on College Sororities. Find out about College Sorority life at the Overlake Panhellenic Information Forum.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7:00 p.m., Bellevue Regional Library (1111-110th Ave NE), Meeting Room #1
University of Washington Sorority members and Alumnae from Washington and other Universities will be in attendance to explain membership recruitment on their campus, answer questions and explain the many benefits of Sorority membership.
Dates to Remember
Midwinter Break: February 21 to 25
Spring Break: April 4 to 8
Memorial Day: May 30
Prom: June 4
Baccalaureate: June 12
Graduation: June 13
Last Day of School: June 17
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