Always a dilemma…..send information as it becomes available, and risk sending too often? Or wait to send information less frequently, but send looooong emails? Today’s is a long one...
Super Wednesday next week
Homecoming Week and Activities
Class Sweat distribution
Counseling News
UW Honors Program Information Sessions
Community Service opportunities
School Pictures
Newport Snowsports Swap Volunteers Needed
School Closure News and Updates
Newport High part of a study
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
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Super Wednesday Week
NOTE that Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are 7-period days!
Juniors: All juniors will take the PSAT in assigned classrooms. Room assignments will be posted in the hallways during the week of 10/12/09. Tutorial is available from 11:30 to 12:30.
Usually results are returned mid to late December. As far as signing up for the SAT it is recommended to sign up at least 2 months in advance for a SAT exam. Check out the college board website for more information regarding dates and locations.
Homecoming Week!
Don’t forget to dress up for Spirit Week October 12th – 16th! Hall Decs Thursday!
Monday – Tie Dye
Tuesday – Pirate vs. Ninja Day
Wednesday – Comfy Day (PJ’s & Sweats)
Thursday – ‘80s Day
Friday – Red & Gold Day
- The Homecoming Assembly, as well as the football game, will be on Friday, October 16th. Come support the Varsity football team and find out Royalty!
- Homecoming tickets will be available during lunch on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and on Wednesday and Thursday after school. Tickets are $13 dollars each, and will not be sold on Friday, or at the door. If you are bringing a guest, please remember, guest passes are due on Wednesday at 3:15 pm. By now our kids should know to buy tickets the first day they are on sale. There is a ridiculous line on the final day.
- Homecoming Tailgate Join the fun at the Homecoming tailgate party and then cheer the Knights on to a victory over Eastlake! $8 each person for dinner only, cost of game is separate. Tickets will be available during lunch Oct 5th – 12th, in the Commons. Tickets to the can also be purchased online at www.nhsgradknight2010.myevent.com .
Homecoming fun during both lunches next week! Come to the Lego Competition on Monday, Giant Twister on Tuesday, Rap Battle on Thursday, and Basketball Hoops competition on Friday!
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Class Sweats - Available for pick up Tuesday, October 13th, room 2111, after school. It will be crowded so be patient!
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Counseling News!
College Visits - You may already know that a number of colleges come to Newport for visits. The colleges and universities think it is important to send a representative to talk to Newport students to let them know what their school has to offer. These are small group (sometimes one on one) informal chats that take place in the conference rooms by the Counseling Center. The exception to the small group is when UW, WSU, and other large local schools visit. Those meetings will probably take place in the lecture hall, with less chance of one on one meetings. The representative is there to answer questions and provide whatever information a student needs. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to meet someone from the school, even if they are still in the information gathering stage of their college search.
Military Academies Visit
Representatives from the Air Force Academy, UWROTC, West Point, & Navy ROTC will be here on Monday, Oct. 12th, during both lunches in the large conference room in the main office.
College Information
The National Association for College Admission Counseling will host a National College Fair for sophomores, juniors and seniors on October 18th and 19th at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. See Ms. Owen in the counseling center for more information.
The GREATER SEATTLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR is planned for Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bellevue Christian High School. Admissions professionals representing over 40 U.S. and Canadian Christian colleges and universities will be at the fair to answer questions about Christian higher education. In addition to meeting with college and university representatives, students and families will have the opportunity to attend two different college prep workshops. For directions to Bellevue Christian, and a complete list of colleges and universities that will attend the college fair, go to http://www.nccf.us/. Questions? Don’t hesitate to call 800.366.3344 or email laceyh@spu.edu.
College Visits at Newport:
10/12 11:15…….USAFA/UWROTC (both lunches)
10/13 2:30……..Western Washington University
2:30…….Reed College
2:30…….Seattle Pacific University
10/14 12:30……McDaniel College
12:30……Willamette University
10/15 10:45…….Overland College (1st lunch only)
12:25…...Westmont College (2nd lunch only)
12:25.…..University Of Hawaii @ Minoa(2nd lunch only)
12:25……University of Pennsylvania (2nd lunch only)
10/16 12:10……Boston University (2nd lunch only)
10/19 2:30…..…NW Christian University
2:30……..Biola University
10/20 11:15……Boise State (1st lunch only)
12:10…...Bryn Mawr College (2nd lunch only)
2:30…..…University of Connecticut
2:30……..Case Western University
2:30……..Marymount College
10/21 12:30…...George Mason University
10/22 10:45……Colorado State University (both lunches)
10:45……Hamline (1st lunch only)
2:30……....Marymount Manhattan
2:30……..University of Denver
2:30……..University of Rochester
10/23 11:15…...American University (both lunches)
12:10…...University of Chicago (2nd lunch only)
11:15……Southern Methodist University
2:30……..Washington University in St. Louis
10/27 11:15……Cornish College (both lunches)
10/29 2:30…….Oregon State University
10:45…..Simmons College
11/05 2:30…….University of Oregon
11/09 2:30……Eastern Washington University
College Visits outside Newport High School – (see counseling center for more information)
October 15: National Christian College Fair
October 18: Penn University, Seattle Art Museum
October 20: Pepperdine University; Hyatt Regency Bellevue
October 27: Duke University, Renaissance Seattle
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UW Honors Program Admission Information Nights
Considering applying to the UW Honors Program? You're invited to join the University Honors Program to learn how Honors enhances the UW experience and to have your questions answered by Honors students, staff, and faculty.
The Honors Information Evenings are designed to give you specific insight into the Honors Program, community, and application process. At this event, you'll have an opportunity to:
* Meet Honors students, faculty, and staff
* Get an overview of Honors education with perspectives from Honors advisers and a panel of current Honors students from different disciplines
* Walk through the Honors Program admissions process and timeline
* Learn about a variety of community and study abroad opportunities
* Ask all of your questions about what it's like to be a UW Honors student!
Please join us from 6:30-7:30 pm in Kane Hall 110 on the UW-Seattle campus
on one of the following dates:
* Monday, October 26
* Monday, November 9
As space is limited, please RSVP by October 12!
Brook Kelly
Academic Advisor &
Experiential Learning Coordinator
University Honors Program
206.221.6131
bbkelly@u.washington.edu
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UW Honors Program - Friday information sessions:
Wondering what it means to be in the University of Washington Honors
Program? Come to one of our information sessions on select Fridays from
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room 206, Mary Gates Hall. Learn more about
Honors courses, requirements, and the application process. Please check
below for details and to register for a specific session.
* Oct. 23rd - Room 206, Mary Gates Hall
* Oct. 30th - Room 206, Mary Gates Hall
* Nov. 6th - Room 206, Mary Gates Hall
* Nov. 13th - Room 206, Mary Gates Hall
* Nov. 20th - Room 206, Mary Gates Hall
As space is limited, please RSVP for your desired Friday session. If you are unable to attend one of these sessions please email
uwhonors@u.washington.edu to schedule an appointment.
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Community Service Opportunities
11/14: City of Bellevue, Stewardship Saturdays: care of City park resources
Contact: Christina Krueger @425-452-4195
12/19: City of Bellevue, Stewardship Saturdays: care of City park resources
Contact: Christina Krueger @425-452-4195
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Pictures
All pictures are now available in the main office, including ones taken on Make Up Day. There are many Junior pictures still in the office. I know because I looked today! Picture Retake day is October 21st. You must have your picture packet with you to get a retake.
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Newport Snowsports Swap
It is not too early to sign-up to volunteer! Dates for the sale: Nov 13-14, 2009, Fri 5pm-9pm & Sat 8am-6pm http://skiswap.info/
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School closure news and updates
Worried about how you'll know if school is closed, especially when it's not snowing? In the unlikely event that we would have to close a school due to staff illness, there are now eight ways to stay informed. Take a moment to review the communication tools we are using to send out updates and select your preferred method. View and access our communication tools on-line at: http://www.bsd405.org/newsflash or use the links below.
- BSD 24 Hour Newsline (425)456-4111
- BSD website http://www.bsd405.org
- BSD e-mail notification http://www.bsd405.org/districtnotification
- BSD reSource blog http://bsdresource.wordpress.com/
- Local TV/Radio Stations
- SchoolReport http://www.schoolreport.org/
- Facebook http://www.tinyurl.com/bsdresource
- Twitter http://www.twitter.com/bsdresource
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Newport High one of three in nation being studied
The Successful Practices Network, a national organization partnering with the Gates Foundation, has named Newport High as one of three model schools chosen out of an initial pool of 75, to participate in their final phase of a significant research study. “Researchers will visit the school to analyze how it develops and supports a culture of high expectations and student engagement.” According to the network’s board chair, the three schools “have figured out how to provide all students with a rigorous and relevant education that prepares them for postsecondary education, work and life.”
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