Isn't it nice to have the kids back in school? I am hoping to catch up and get organized! And we have a lot of information to catch up on!
Class Sweat Order Deadline
Open House/Back-To-School Night
Student Volunteers Needed
Bus pass & lockers
Picture Make-up Day & ASB cards
Spirit Week & Disco Dance
Varsity Football vs. Skyline (Home Game)
College Visits
Clubs & Yearbook submissions
PTSA Meeting
Updated School Calendar
Julie Rooney
PTSA Liaison Class of 2011
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com
This message is sent to all parents of students in the Class of 2011 for whom I've been able to find an email address. Requests for removal cheerfully honored. Email addresses are in the BCC line to preserve your privacy. I'm subject to all the usual PTA restrictions... no soliciting of a commercial, political, or ideological purpose. Questions, ideas and suggestions are welcome and encouraged.
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Order deadline for Class Sweats
Orders for Class Sweats are due by Friday, September 19th. Sophomore ASB officers will be in the Commons at lunchtime on Thursday and Friday this week with samples, forms and taking orders. The money the students raise selling class sweats goes toward Prom and Graduation, which are funded entirely by the students. Let's help our kids have a Prom & Graduation to remember!!
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Open House/Back-To-School Night/Classroom Bucks
Mark your calendars for Back-To-School Night on Tuesday, the 23rd. If you are new to Newport….plan to arrive early (mainly to be able to park) and attend the Grade Level meeting at 6:15. Location of the 10th grade meeting will be posted in the Commons. If you can't arrive early, please consider carpooling.
Classroom presentations start at 7:00. Bring a copy of your student's schedule. Please have your student fill out their schedule on page 5 of the Knightline. Maps will be available.
Be sure to pick up your student directory (free to all PTSA members). If you haven't joined, please do. A membership form is available on page 4 of the Knightline and forms will be available at the membership table.
Browse the array of Newport booster "gear" in the Commons. Don't forget your checkbook!
And when you hear the Classroom Bucks announcement during 2nd period give generously - this money goes straight into our classrooms in the form of Grants to our teachers.
Back-To-School Night is NOT a time to talk about your student's performance or grades. Teachers will offer a brief summary of curriculum. Conversations about individual needs/concerns are best addressed in a separate appointment.
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Student Volunteers Needed for Back-To-School Night
Any student interested in volunteering at Open House/Back-to-School Night from 5:45-8:45pm on Tuesday, September 23rd should come to the main office to sign up. Information about specific assignments will then be distributed prior to the event. Three hours of community service will be earned for this activity.
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Need a Bus Pass or a Locker?
Volunteers will be outside the office Thursday and Friday this week to hand out bus passes and assign lockers.
Information about your student's Metro Bus Pass that I found out today. Your student does NOT want to lose this pass. Lost bus passes are not replaced by the school. Your student will have to purchase a new pass and pay approximately $27 per month until the end of November when the next pass is issued. Bus passes can be purchased at Bartels.
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Pictures/ASB Cards/Student ID
Picture Make-Up day is Wednesday, September 24, beginning at 12:30 in the commons. This is for students that missed Check-In Days and did not have their picture taken for their ASB card. All students are required to have their picture taken and get an ID card.
For all home and away athletic events you must have your ASB card to get in free or at a reduced rate. Always have your ID card with you.
This is not for picture re-takes. Picture Re-Takes will be scheduled in October and your student will return their packet for a re-take. More information to follow.
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Spirit Week & Disco Dance!
The first Spirit Week of the year week be September 22nd – 26th. More information to follow regarding themes for the days of the week.
The Welcome Back/Fall Sports Assembly is September 26th.
The Disco Dance is on Friday, September 26th following the Skyline Football home game. Tickets will go on sale next week during lunch until Thursday, September 25th. No tickets will be sold on Friday or at the door!. Guest Passes are on-line, and must be turned in no later than September 24th at 3:15. http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/activities2/index.htm (No faxes, paper passes only).
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Football BBQ - Fundraiser for the Class of 2009
Show your Newport Spirit --Come tailgate with all your friends before the Newport/Skyline football game on September 26th. Burger (3 kinds), salad, soda, chips and a cookie all for only $10 per ticket or $30 for 4 tickets. Dinner served from 5:30 - 6:30. Reserve your spot now; last day to join in the fun is September 23rd. Reservations can be purchased online at www.nhsgradknight2009.myevent.com, at school September 15-19 during your lunch period, or at the GradKnight 2009 table during Back-To-School Night.
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College Visits
Please come to the Counseling Office if you are interested in talking to college recruiters:
Whitman College, Sept 18, 10:45
Tufts, Sept 23, 12:10
Seattle Pacific University, Sept 23, 2:30
John Hopkins University, Sept 24, 2:30
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Clubs
The first meeting of Newport's Debate and Speech Club is scheduled for next Monday at 3:10 in room 2120. New members are always welcome!
Starry Knights Astronomy Club will have a brief meeting Friday at 3:10 p.m. in Room 3104. New members are welcome! We will be planning our first telescope outing for this Saturday if weather permits.
Yearbook
Attention all students. The yearbook is currently accepting submissions for the student life section of the yearbook. Submit photos from your "Summer Adventures", "Now and Then" and "Club Sports" to Ms. Driscoll's mailbox or email. Submit early and increase your chances of getting your photos in the book!
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We invite you to the first PTSA Meeting, scheduled for Monday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the Library
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An updated school calendar can be found on the link http://www.bsd405.org/schoolcalendar
First Day of School: September 15, 2008
Winter Break: December 24, 2008 – January 2, 2009
Spring Break: April 6 – 10, 2009
Last Day of School: June 18, 2009
