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
