Showing posts with label Classroom Bucks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Classroom Bucks. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Just a few things you need to know for tomorrow, next week and a little Homecoming info!

This week's Varsity Football Game- Tomorrow!
Is Thursday (not Friday) due to the Jewish Holiday. 7:00 p.m vs. Ballard at NHS.
Next Home game is Friday, October 2nd vs. Redmond . This is Middle School Band Night.

Homecoming
The Homecoming Game is Friday, October 16th vs. Eastlake. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 17th

If you haven't heard the buzz, the Homecoming Theme - Knights in TV LAND
Seniors: MTV
Juniors: ESPN
Sophomores: CMT (country)
Freshman: Cartoon Network

School Pictures
Looking for your student's school pictures? If they haven't brought them home, have your student go to the office to pick them up!
Picture re-takes are Wednesday, October 21st.

ASPEN - Practice SAT
Results will be available this Saturday at NHS in the commons 4:00 p.m.

BSD Parent Internet Viewer (PIV)
Available now, You can view your student's grades and attendance in a real-time atmosphere. By using your student's id number and the password assigned by your school district, you will be able to view your student's current information as well as information from previous marking periods. https://grades.bsd405.org/piv/. Enter the student ID and your password.

Extended Tutorial
Is now available on T/Th 3:15-5:15 in the library.

Join us for our first PTSA meeting of the year - Wednesday, September 23rd 7:00 p.m. NHS Library
Your PTSA has declared this school year "YOUR YEAR OF CONNECTION"! That means we are planning to offer opportunities throughout the year to meet with other parents and hear from guest speakers about topics relevant to being a high school parent -- and discussing ideas and reactions as a group. In other words, to CONNECT with each other.

To kick off the year, we will address some issues where your student(s) may be inclined to DISconnect from the family -- especially as independence becomes a key issue. As much as we may want to be "cool parents" by letting students do their own thing, balance is also good. WHERE is the appropriate balance for you? for others? So this Wednesday (Sept. 23, 7pm in NHS Library) we want to offer the armor every good Knight needs ... STUDY SKILLS FOR PARENTS. Learn how to BE the way - not IN the way! Arm yourself in advance with your stories of what has worked and hasn't worked so we can network, share, laugh and brainstorm great ideas for working with our students (who STILL need our support and wisdom, even if they think they don't!).

Leading our first discussion is TAMMY SMALL, part of our own NHS PTSA Executive team. She knows this topic well with 28 years as an educator, teacher, high school counselor and national trainer.

The second part of our meeting we'll address business issues, which are in an Agenda on the NHS PTSA website (www.newportptsa.org). WE HOPE YOU START THIS YEAR WITH A CONNECTION!

(In October we'll talk about another kind of connection ... going online: What we should know about social networks, and independent Internet use).

Open House-Back To School Night
Thursday, September 24th. Grade level parent meetings begin at 6:15-6:55 and Classroom presentations begin at 7:00 p.m.
Plan on carpooling and coming early! Bring your checkbooks!

Classroom Bucks
During 2nd period of Open House, a student volunteer will visit each classroom to collect cash and checks for this PTSA fundraiser. Every dollar raised will go directly into Newport classrooms in the form of teacher grants to supplement supplies and equipment to enhance curriculum.

College Conference
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 7 at Interlake, and Thursday, October 8 at Newport. Learn about finding the right college, how to pay for it, entrance tests and more

Super Wednesday, Wednesday, October 14th
All Juniors will take the PSAT on this day. Sophomores will take the PLAN and Freshman will participate in in a variety of activities. More information to follow.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Open House/ Back-To-School Night and more!

Isn't it nice to have the kids back in school? I am hoping to catch up and get organized! And we have a lot of information to catch up on!

Class Sweat Order Deadline
Open House/Back-To-School Night
Student Volunteers Needed
Bus pass & lockers
Picture Make-up Day & ASB cards
Spirit Week & Disco Dance
Varsity Football vs. Skyline (Home Game)
College Visits
Clubs & Yearbook submissions
PTSA Meeting
Updated School Calendar

Julie Rooney
PTSA Liaison Class of 2011
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com

This message is sent to all parents of students in the Class of 2011 for whom I've been able to find an email address. Requests for removal cheerfully honored. Email addresses are in the BCC line to preserve your privacy. I'm subject to all the usual PTA restrictions... no soliciting of a commercial, political, or ideological purpose. Questions, ideas and suggestions are welcome and encouraged.

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Order deadline for Class Sweats
Orders for Class Sweats are due by Friday, September 19th. Sophomore ASB officers will be in the Commons at lunchtime on Thursday and Friday this week with samples, forms and taking orders. The money the students raise selling class sweats goes toward Prom and Graduation, which are funded entirely by the students. Let's help our kids have a Prom & Graduation to remember!!

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Open House/Back-To-School Night/Classroom Bucks
Mark your calendars for Back-To-School Night on Tuesday, the 23rd. If you are new to Newport….plan to arrive early (mainly to be able to park) and attend the Grade Level meeting at 6:15. Location of the 10th grade meeting will be posted in the Commons. If you can't arrive early, please consider carpooling.

Classroom presentations start at 7:00. Bring a copy of your student's schedule. Please have your student fill out their schedule on page 5 of the Knightline. Maps will be available.

Be sure to pick up your student directory (free to all PTSA members). If you haven't joined, please do. A membership form is available on page 4 of the Knightline and forms will be available at the membership table.

Browse the array of Newport booster "gear" in the Commons. Don't forget your checkbook!

And when you hear the Classroom Bucks announcement during 2nd period give generously - this money goes straight into our classrooms in the form of Grants to our teachers.

Back-To-School Night is NOT a time to talk about your student's performance or grades. Teachers will offer a brief summary of curriculum. Conversations about individual needs/concerns are best addressed in a separate appointment.

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Student Volunteers Needed for Back-To-School Night
Any student interested in volunteering at Open House/Back-to-School Night from 5:45-8:45pm on Tuesday, September 23rd should come to the main office to sign up. Information about specific assignments will then be distributed prior to the event. Three hours of community service will be earned for this activity.

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Need a Bus Pass or a Locker?
Volunteers will be outside the office Thursday and Friday this week to hand out bus passes and assign lockers.

Information about your student's Metro Bus Pass that I found out today. Your student does NOT want to lose this pass. Lost bus passes are not replaced by the school. Your student will have to purchase a new pass and pay approximately $27 per month until the end of November when the next pass is issued. Bus passes can be purchased at Bartels.

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Pictures/ASB Cards/Student ID
Picture Make-Up day is Wednesday, September 24, beginning at 12:30 in the commons. This is for students that missed Check-In Days and did not have their picture taken for their ASB card. All students are required to have their picture taken and get an ID card.

For all home and away athletic events you must have your ASB card to get in free or at a reduced rate. Always have your ID card with you.

This is not for picture re-takes. Picture Re-Takes will be scheduled in October and your student will return their packet for a re-take. More information to follow.

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Spirit Week & Disco Dance!
The first Spirit Week of the year week be September 22nd – 26th. More information to follow regarding themes for the days of the week.

The Welcome Back/Fall Sports Assembly is September 26th.

The Disco Dance is on Friday, September 26th following the Skyline Football home game. Tickets will go on sale next week during lunch until Thursday, September 25th. No tickets will be sold on Friday or at the door!. Guest Passes are on-line, and must be turned in no later than September 24th at 3:15. http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/activities2/index.htm (No faxes, paper passes only).
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Football BBQ - Fundraiser for the Class of 2009
Show your Newport Spirit --Come tailgate with all your friends before the Newport/Skyline football game on September 26th. Burger (3 kinds), salad, soda, chips and a cookie all for only $10 per ticket or $30 for 4 tickets. Dinner served from 5:30 - 6:30. Reserve your spot now; last day to join in the fun is September 23rd. Reservations can be purchased online at www.nhsgradknight2009.myevent.com, at school September 15-19 during your lunch period, or at the GradKnight 2009 table during Back-To-School Night.

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College Visits
Please come to the Counseling Office if you are interested in talking to college recruiters:

Whitman College, Sept 18, 10:45
Tufts, Sept 23, 12:10
Seattle Pacific University, Sept 23, 2:30
John Hopkins University, Sept 24, 2:30

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Clubs
The first meeting of Newport's Debate and Speech Club is scheduled for next Monday at 3:10 in room 2120. New members are always welcome!

Starry Knights Astronomy Club will have a brief meeting Friday at 3:10 p.m. in Room 3104. New members are welcome! We will be planning our first telescope outing for this Saturday if weather permits.

Yearbook
Attention all students. The yearbook is currently accepting submissions for the student life section of the yearbook. Submit photos from your "Summer Adventures", "Now and Then" and "Club Sports" to Ms. Driscoll's mailbox or email. Submit early and increase your chances of getting your photos in the book!

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We invite you to the first PTSA Meeting, scheduled for Monday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the Library

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An updated school calendar can be found on the link http://www.bsd405.org/schoolcalendar
First Day of School: September 15, 2008

Winter Break: December 24, 2008 – January 2, 2009

Spring Break: April 6 – 10, 2009

Last Day of School: June 18, 2009