I happened on this blog and found this article: 18 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I was 18. Some thoughtful advice for our 17 and 18 year olds that don't want to take advice from anybody! Please share this with your son or daughter. There are some tips that even us adults can take to heart! http://www.marcandangel.com/2010/06/21/18-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-when-i-was-18/
One of my favorite NY Times reads regarding the college admissions process the last couple of years: The Choice.
You will probably relate to this mom's blog post: "Savoring a Few Lasts, Amid a Flurry of Firsts". There are some other great links at this site as well. http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/30/mom-u-11-30/
A couple of reminders as we end the year:
Get your Grad Knight tickets for $130 before the price goes up in 2011. Permission forms must be turned in with payment by check or payment can be made online! Permission forms are available in the main office, Grad Knight Box. Please put your completed permission form in the Grad Knight box in the main office. To pay online: http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?
Baby Ad Deadline - January 21st! The time has come to submit senior Baby Ads, for the 2011 yearbook! A senior baby ad consists of a photo of your senior as a baby/young child or a senior picture & a baby picture and includes a quote or short passage. In order to submit your senior baby ad, please go to www.hjeshare.com and type in the code: 2040054. Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, go the Yearbook page on the Newport website. Prices range from $75-$225. All photos must be submitted on-line.
Final Chance to Buy a Yearbook! Purchase deadline January 14th. If you are uncertain as to whether you purchased a book you can check the list outside the accountant’s office. If you do not purchase one by this deadline you will be given the opportunity to purchase one on a first come first serve basis in June (after the books have been distributed). Yearbooks are $55.00.
Best wishes for a Happy New Year!
