I hope everyone is off to a great start to the school year! We are heading for a busy fall...
I am attaching the Senior Planning Calendar/checklist that I sent in a previous email. This is a great way to keep your student on task regarding college applications, financial aid deadlines and general college planning. Print it out and keep a copy for yourself and give one to your student! Please note the college visit schedule listed below. If your student is considering other options, Barb Mercier in the Career Center (office located between the accountant and ASB offices) is a fabulous resource!
Additionally, I came across an interesting blog on the Washington Post after listening to a NPR feature on Friday regarding financing college education/student loans. This is a blog that has information/advice for both students and parents http://voices.washingtonpost.com/campus-overload/
Spirit Week
Class Sweats
Grad Knight Fundraiser - Newport Shores Garage Sale *this Saturday*
Grad Knight 2011 Update
Counselors Corner (college visits and more!)
Important Dates
Assembly Schedule for Friday
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
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Spirit Week
Tuesday – Twin Tuesday (dress up with a friend in same clothes)
Wednesday – “Wacky” Wednesday
Thursday – Color Wars (Seniors wear BLACK)
Friday – Red & Gold Day - Fall Activities Recognition Assembly! See schedule below.
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Class Sweats
This week ASB students will be taking orders for sweats during lunch T/TH/Fr and after school on Wednesday. Samples should be available. The last day to turn in your order is Friday, September 10th. Reminder: class sweat sales for seniors and freshman go toward our ASB fund for prom and graduation! Additional forms available in the office.
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Grad Knight 2011 Fundraiser - Newport Shores Garage Sale, Saturday, September 11th 9am – 4pm Vanloos Home - 16 Lopez Key
Support our kids Grad Knight by donating and/or volunteering for the annual Newport Shores Garage Sale. The Vanloos Family graciously volunteered their “garage” for the 2011 fundraising event. We can use additional help with clean-up and a Goodwill run at the end of the day.
Donations: You can drop off your donations at their home on Wednesday September 8th or Thursday, September 9th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. (Google their address for directions). Please make sure all donations are clean and in good shape. Please consider that if it doesn’t sell it will be donated to Goodwill. We do not want to pay dump fees for any undesirable items. Please separate items by category, i.e. kitchen, bathroom, knick-knacks, sports, books, CD’s, small electronics, etc and place them in a bag or box and clearly mark by category. This will make it easier for those who will be setting up the sale. If you are donating furniture and it does not sell, you will be responsible for picking it up. Shopping bags needed also.
If you have any questions about donations contact Gwen Vanloos g.vanloos@comcast.net
Recycling event: Saturday, Sept. 11th at Newport High School from 9:00-3:00 through local non-profit 1GreenPlanet, an organization that collects old appliances, furniture, etc. and recycles them in an eco-friendly manner for a small donation. Aspen will be accepting donations. Minimum donation is $10 for small items and $20 for many items. Contact Perry Nunes for more information perrynunes@gmail.com
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Grad Knight 2011 Update (be sure to read this for late breaking news/deadlines)
- Permission form: Today's ticket price of $111 is the lowest you will get! Drop your check and permission form in the Grad Knight box in the office. Price increases to $130 October 1st.
- Volunteer form: We can't put this party on without your help! This form can also be picked up and dropped off in the Grad Knight box.
Grad Knight Fundraising:
- Homecoming Tailgate Party: Join us for a BBQ in the courtyard before the Homecoming game vs. Redmond on October 15th. Reservation forms can be dropped off in the office no later than Wednesday, October 6th. Contact Dena Fantle fantle@comcast.net
- Poinsettia and Wreath Sales: exceptional quality poinsettia and wreaths from Squawk Mountain Nursery. Drop your order form off in the office by October 30th. Contact Janice Pelo janicepelo@comcast.net
All of the information and forms are available www.newportptsa.org/Class2011. On-line payment should be live this week - I will let you know...
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Counselors Corner - College Visits
September
…12th The Sisters (Barnard/Bryn Mawr/Mount Holyoke/Smith/Wellesley)/Bush School 2:00
...14th Case Western University (2:30)
…14th Duke University (2:30)
…17th Occidental University (1st Lunch)
…20th Claremont McKenna College (1st Lunch)
…21st University of Puget Sound (1st Lunch)
…21st Princeton University (2:30)
…22nd University of the Pacific (12:30)
…23rd California Institute of Technology (1st Lunch)
…23rd Bates College (2nd Lunch)
…23rd University of Southern California (2:30)
…24th Scripps College (1st Lunch)
October
….5th New York University (2nd Lunch)
….7th Seattle University (2:30)
…12th Carnegie Mellon (2nd Lunch)
…14th Lehigh University (2nd Lunch)
…15th Westmont College (2nd Lunch, assembly schedule)
…15th Washington University at St. Louis (2:30)
…18th Harvy Mudd College (both lunches)
…18th Yale University (1st Lunch)
…19th Linfield College (2:30)
…21st University of Portland (2:30)
…21st Arizona State (2:30)
…22nd Wesleyan University (2nd Lunch)
…22nd U. of San Francisco (Both Lunches)
November
….4th Swarthmore College (2:30)
…18th University of Oregon (2:30)
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Important Dates
September 7-10th - Spirit Week
September 8th - Picture Make up Day
September 23rd - Open House 7:00 p.m. (grade level presentations 6:15 p.m.)
September 29th - PTSA Meeting 7:00 p.m., Library
October 8th - No School Professional Day
October 15th - Homecoming Game vs Redmond
October 16th - Homecoming Dance
October 13 - Super Wednesday (PSAT/PLAN)
October 15 - Homecoming BBQ (supports Grad Knight 2011)
October 15, 7:00 pm - Homecoming Game
October 16, 9:00 pm - Homecoming Dance
November 11, 12 - Veterans Day/Professional Day, no school
November 12, 13, 14th - Ski Swap
