I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. A busy start to December as we head into the holidays!
Julie Rooney
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com
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AP Test Registration
AP World History Parent Night
Spirit Week
NHS Culinary Cookie Fest
Tolo! Tolo! Tolo!
Open Field Soccer
Knights In Vienna Auditions
Winter Orchestra & Choir Concert
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AP Test Registration
All students taking an AP exam in the spring will need to register for the test(s) online Students must register for their AP Exams online between December 1st and December 5th. http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/
You will pay for your tests starting next Monday, to the Accountant, Mrs. Pierson. You do NOT pay online. Financial assistance is available. if you need scholarship forms or have questions, come to the main office.
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AP World History Parent Night
Wednesday, December 10th, 7:00 p.m. NHS (location TBD). A night for parents to hear the AP World teachers suggest tips to help their students be successful. Look for more info from your student.
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Spirit Week - December 8-12th
Everyday will be a different theme with the Winter Sport Assembly (Red & Gold) on Friday!
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NHS Cookie Fest
Thursday, December 11th 4-7 p.m.
Dozens of varieties of cookies made by Newport's finest young chefs. Proceeds support the Newport Knives Culinary Competition Team
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Tolo Info
Every year, there are kids attending Tolo for the first time….and of course we have lots of new families….so here's some info to help your student with planning their evening. Tolo will be on Saturday, December 13th, 9:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m.:
Tolo info from the Newport Dictionary: A formal dance held at school in early December. Girls generally ask the boys. Often the girls pay for the dance tickets, dinner, and any day activities planned by the couple. The boys pay for photos, transportation, and dessert. If the costs of the school-related aspects of Tolo (tickets, photos) are a financial hardship for your family, please see a school counselor or administrator about financial aid. Dinner, dessert, and day activities are not part of the school event.
Guest passes (for dates who aren't Newport students) must be fully filled out and turned in by December 10th by 3:00 p.m. No late passes will be accepted. Forms are available on the Newport website, under Activities or can be picked up in the main office. Guests must have a ticket and an ID card to enter the dance.
Tickets are on sale: Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th next week. Come buy your tickets during lunch in the commons. $13 per ticket. Please encourage your daughters to buy early!
Tolo Corsages and Boutonnieres: Show your support for the Invisible Children and purchase a commemorative ribbon corsage or boutonnière for Tolo. Orders will be taken during lunch on Thursday and Friday this week and Monday through Thursday next week. Pick up will be on Friday, December 12th. Save a flower and spend $10 for a good cause. Proceeds will benefit Invisible Children and Class of 2010 grad party.
Chaperones needed! We still need about 15 more. If you or anyone you might know that could help, please contact Mr. James at jamesg@bsd405.org And for all those who already said that they could help, thank you so much! We'll see you at 8:15 that night!
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OPEN FIELD SOCCER
EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY STARTING DEC. 8TH, 3:15-4:30 p.m. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
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Knights in Vienna
The Newport Orchestras are seeking talented student musicians to feature at their annual "Knights in Vienna" event to be held on January 17. If you play an instrument or sing, and have pieces you could perform that would be suitable to an evening of dancing, music and great food, then clear your schedule for AUDITIONS! Thursday, December 11th, starting after school in room 1225. Pick up audition applications in the Main Office; they're due Monday, Dec. 8.
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Winter Music Concert
All Orchestra and Choirs will be performing Wednesday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. in the NHS Performing Arts Center
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
It doesn't seem possible that we'll soon be parents of Sophomores! Just when I think I've sent out my last email for the year, there is more info that you should know.
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
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Pride Week
Yearbook Distribution
Powder Puff Football to Benefit St. Jude's Hospital
Band, Choir & Orchestra Concerts this week
Baccalaureate
Fall Sports Packets
Volleyball Meeting
Track Banquet
Kudos
Student Parking
Staff Luncheon
Dine for '09
Summer Volunteer Hours
Finals Exam Policy & Schedule
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Pride Week!
Pride Week is a week long celebration for students and staff for a successful and LONG school year. There will be videos at lunch from the video productions class showcasing student work, jazz band will perform a few mornings before school, Locker clean-out, yearbook and cap and gown distribution will occur Wed after school, Powder puff football game on Thursday and a Free concert to staff and students will occur Friday at 1:30 in the main gym. Students will be able to sign yearbooks at the concert Friday afternoon as well.
THIS FRIDAY at 1:30 p.m. Seattle rock band "Thee Emergency" will perform live here at Newport. Entrance is free! Critics have written, "This band is a party waiting to happen, a mosh pit of garage rock and soul."
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Yearbooks
In order for your student to pick up their yearbook they must present their ASB card or valid picture identification. Yearbooks will be distributed Wednesday, June 4th, after school from 12:40 to 2:00. Make sure your student has paid for one by checking the list by the Accountant's office in the Commons. If your student has any fines outstanding, they will not be allowed to pick up their yearbook. The fines list is also by the Accountant's office. Students can pay fines from 7:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. There are a limited number of yearbooks available if your student has not purchased one and these will be available to purchase on Thursday on a first-come first-serve basis.
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Powder Puff Football
The Powder Puff game is THIS Thursday. Girls play football, one class against another, and the teachers have a team. The boys wear cheerleader outfits or coach. Sponsored by 7th period Leadership and benefits St. Jude's Hospital. Donations can be made directly to the accountants office. Buy your tickets now! Tickets will be sold Tuesday and Thursday at both lunches. They will also be sold at the door. $5 with ASB, $6 without.
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Band, Choir and Orchestra Concerts
Tuesday, June 3rd Band Concert, 7:30 pm, Theater
Wednesday, June 4th Choir Concert, 7:30 pm, Theater
Thursday, June 5th Orchestra Concert, 7:30 pm
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Baccalaureate
Sunday, June 8 from 2:00-3:00 pm
Baccalaureate is an inspirational, uplifting, and often very moving presentation that celebrates where Senior students have been and where they are going. Students are invited to speak and perform music of their own choosing. Attendance is optional for students & their families.
The question everyone asks about Baccalaureate is this: "Is it a religious ceremony?" By definition it is a religious ceremony, but in practice, the answer depends on how it has been planned & what selections the students will sing or read. Sometimes there's religious content, and sometimes there isn't. Mostly students talk about the challenges they've faced and the road they see ahead of them. It's always touching and a wee bit emotional.
And because it's a PTSA event, there are snacks afterwards.
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Fall Sports Packets
If you plan to participate in a fall sport, please pick up a new packet outside the ASB office. If you think or are just not sure if your physical is still up to date (physicals are good for 24 months) please see Mrs. Schacht in the ASB office. This should not be an issue for most freshman.
Newport Volleyball
All players interested in playing Volleyball next year please attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 4th, in room 3109 after school.
Attention all track athletes!
Our annual track banquet will be held at 6pm on June 9th in the Newport Commons. All athletes should come and bring something to eat. Freshman and sophomores should bring main dishes, juniors should bring salads and bread, seniors should bring drinks and dessert. All track uniforms can be returned at the banquet or to the ASB secretary's office this week.
Kudos to:
The Neon Knights for winning the High School Division of the Annual Ski to Sea Race (85 miles from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay)
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Student Parking Last Week of School
As seniors are done on June 13th, and will no longer be occupying parking spots, it will be very tempting for students to think that empty spots mean they can park on campus. Please advise your student that these parking spots are still by permit only. This doesn't really pertain to our students, yet they may be hitching a ride with an upperclassman.
Parking permits are distributed for security purposes as well as for allocating a scarce resource. The school needs to know who is on campus, and that cars are legitimately there. The only way they have of doing this is by registering students and issuing parking permits.
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End of Year Luncheon for NHS Teachers and Staff
Denise Saedi and Rose Dennis are requesting YOUR support for the end of the year PTA luncheon for the NHS teacher's and staff by providing a picnic type salad (potato or past) or a picnic type casserole.
The luncheon is Thursday, June 19th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Food needs to be dropped off by 8:30 a.m. If you are able to help out please confirm your menu donation to roseden21@hotmail.com no later than Tuesday, June 10th.
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DINE for '09In an effort to raise funds for the Class of 2009's Graduation Party the class of 2009 Sr. Party Committee will be hosting a DINE for '09event that is open for all Newport students and families.
Join us any Tuesday during the month of June at Angelos Restaurant in Bellevue. Thanks to our very own Newport High School family, the Ricci's, for being the first to host a DINE for '09 evening. Angelos is a wonderful Italian restaurant that serves delicious Italian comfort food and have been serving our neighborhood for over 30 years. There address is: 1830 130TH Ave NE, Bellevue, to make reservations call (425) 883-2777. Be sure to mention that you are there for the Dine for '09 event. And thank you again to Angelos Restaurant for donating a percentage of the cost of your meal to the class of 2009.
Bon Appetite!
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Summer Volunteer Hours
Summer is also a great time for students to build up their volunteer hours...all students need 40 hours of volunteer time to graduate, and those who do 100 or more can earn the "Knight Valor" award from our PTSA. Details at http://www.newportptsa.org/KnightValor/Index.html.
Information about Summer School, Finals schedule and other relevant school information can be found at the school web site, http://www.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/index.html
Finals Exam Policy
Any student who requests to leave school before teachers have administered final exams may take the final exam during summer vacation or no later than the first week of the next school year. Teachers do not administer finals in advance, as it has impacted the validity of the test. A principal will administer the exam to the student and the teacher will submit a grade change form upon return in the fall. During the interim, the grade would be an incomplete. Any student wishing to pursue this option must meet with the grade-level administrator to coordinate the exams. Please contact Janet Suppes in the office for more information
Classes and Finals for Grades 9, 10 and 11(On June 16 and 17 there will be only one lunch)
On Monday, June 16 - Thursday, June 19, Newport will operate on the following adjusted schedule due to finals. June 19 is a district-wide two hour day.
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
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Pride Week
Yearbook Distribution
Powder Puff Football to Benefit St. Jude's Hospital
Band, Choir & Orchestra Concerts this week
Baccalaureate
Fall Sports Packets
Volleyball Meeting
Track Banquet
Kudos
Student Parking
Staff Luncheon
Dine for '09
Summer Volunteer Hours
Finals Exam Policy & Schedule
-------------------------------------------------------
Pride Week!
Pride Week is a week long celebration for students and staff for a successful and LONG school year. There will be videos at lunch from the video productions class showcasing student work, jazz band will perform a few mornings before school, Locker clean-out, yearbook and cap and gown distribution will occur Wed after school, Powder puff football game on Thursday and a Free concert to staff and students will occur Friday at 1:30 in the main gym. Students will be able to sign yearbooks at the concert Friday afternoon as well.
THIS FRIDAY at 1:30 p.m. Seattle rock band "Thee Emergency" will perform live here at Newport. Entrance is free! Critics have written, "This band is a party waiting to happen, a mosh pit of garage rock and soul."
-------------------------------------------------------
Yearbooks
In order for your student to pick up their yearbook they must present their ASB card or valid picture identification. Yearbooks will be distributed Wednesday, June 4th, after school from 12:40 to 2:00. Make sure your student has paid for one by checking the list by the Accountant's office in the Commons. If your student has any fines outstanding, they will not be allowed to pick up their yearbook. The fines list is also by the Accountant's office. Students can pay fines from 7:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. There are a limited number of yearbooks available if your student has not purchased one and these will be available to purchase on Thursday on a first-come first-serve basis.
-----------------------------------------------------
Powder Puff Football
The Powder Puff game is THIS Thursday. Girls play football, one class against another, and the teachers have a team. The boys wear cheerleader outfits or coach. Sponsored by 7th period Leadership and benefits St. Jude's Hospital. Donations can be made directly to the accountants office. Buy your tickets now! Tickets will be sold Tuesday and Thursday at both lunches. They will also be sold at the door. $5 with ASB, $6 without.
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Band, Choir and Orchestra Concerts
Tuesday, June 3rd Band Concert, 7:30 pm, Theater
Wednesday, June 4th Choir Concert, 7:30 pm, Theater
Thursday, June 5th Orchestra Concert, 7:30 pm
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Baccalaureate
Sunday, June 8 from 2:00-3:00 pm
Baccalaureate is an inspirational, uplifting, and often very moving presentation that celebrates where Senior students have been and where they are going. Students are invited to speak and perform music of their own choosing. Attendance is optional for students & their families.
The question everyone asks about Baccalaureate is this: "Is it a religious ceremony?" By definition it is a religious ceremony, but in practice, the answer depends on how it has been planned & what selections the students will sing or read. Sometimes there's religious content, and sometimes there isn't. Mostly students talk about the challenges they've faced and the road they see ahead of them. It's always touching and a wee bit emotional.
And because it's a PTSA event, there are snacks afterwards.
-----------------------------------------------------
Fall Sports Packets
If you plan to participate in a fall sport, please pick up a new packet outside the ASB office. If you think or are just not sure if your physical is still up to date (physicals are good for 24 months) please see Mrs. Schacht in the ASB office. This should not be an issue for most freshman.
Newport Volleyball
All players interested in playing Volleyball next year please attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 4th, in room 3109 after school.
Attention all track athletes!
Our annual track banquet will be held at 6pm on June 9th in the Newport Commons. All athletes should come and bring something to eat. Freshman and sophomores should bring main dishes, juniors should bring salads and bread, seniors should bring drinks and dessert. All track uniforms can be returned at the banquet or to the ASB secretary's office this week.
Kudos to:
The Neon Knights for winning the High School Division of the Annual Ski to Sea Race (85 miles from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay)
-------------------------------------------------------------
Student Parking Last Week of School
As seniors are done on June 13th, and will no longer be occupying parking spots, it will be very tempting for students to think that empty spots mean they can park on campus. Please advise your student that these parking spots are still by permit only. This doesn't really pertain to our students, yet they may be hitching a ride with an upperclassman.
Parking permits are distributed for security purposes as well as for allocating a scarce resource. The school needs to know who is on campus, and that cars are legitimately there. The only way they have of doing this is by registering students and issuing parking permits.
-------------------------------------------------------------
End of Year Luncheon for NHS Teachers and Staff
Denise Saedi and Rose Dennis are requesting YOUR support for the end of the year PTA luncheon for the NHS teacher's and staff by providing a picnic type salad (potato or past) or a picnic type casserole.
The luncheon is Thursday, June 19th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Food needs to be dropped off by 8:30 a.m. If you are able to help out please confirm your menu donation to roseden21@hotmail.com no later than Tuesday, June 10th.
-------------------------------------------------------------
DINE for '09In an effort to raise funds for the Class of 2009's Graduation Party the class of 2009 Sr. Party Committee will be hosting a DINE for '09event that is open for all Newport students and families.
Join us any Tuesday during the month of June at Angelos Restaurant in Bellevue. Thanks to our very own Newport High School family, the Ricci's, for being the first to host a DINE for '09 evening. Angelos is a wonderful Italian restaurant that serves delicious Italian comfort food and have been serving our neighborhood for over 30 years. There address is: 1830 130TH Ave NE, Bellevue, to make reservations call (425) 883-2777. Be sure to mention that you are there for the Dine for '09 event. And thank you again to Angelos Restaurant for donating a percentage of the cost of your meal to the class of 2009.
Bon Appetite!
-----------------------------------------------------------
Summer Volunteer Hours
Summer is also a great time for students to build up their volunteer hours...all students need 40 hours of volunteer time to graduate, and those who do 100 or more can earn the "Knight Valor" award from our PTSA. Details at http://www.newportptsa.org/KnightValor/Index.html.
Information about Summer School, Finals schedule and other relevant school information can be found at the school web site, http://www.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/index.html
Finals Exam Policy
Any student who requests to leave school before teachers have administered final exams may take the final exam during summer vacation or no later than the first week of the next school year. Teachers do not administer finals in advance, as it has impacted the validity of the test. A principal will administer the exam to the student and the teacher will submit a grade change form upon return in the fall. During the interim, the grade would be an incomplete. Any student wishing to pursue this option must meet with the grade-level administrator to coordinate the exams. Please contact Janet Suppes in the office for more information
Classes and Finals for Grades 9, 10 and 11(On June 16 and 17 there will be only one lunch)
On Monday, June 16 - Thursday, June 19, Newport will operate on the following adjusted schedule due to finals. June 19 is a district-wide two hour day.
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