Wishing all of you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
2011 Grad Knight Committee News
Reminder from Officer Mills
Leadership Toy Drive
Ski Swap Results
Bus Passes
AP Test Registration
Knights in Vienna Auditions
Tolo
Yearbooks
Bus Passes
PTSA Directories and school pictures
Dates to Remember
First Semester finals schedule
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=NHSHOME
2011 Grad Knight Committee News
We had a great initial meeting and are looking forward to our first "event". Mark your calendars for December 13th for "wine tasting and fund raising" at Vino at The Landing. More information to follow!
Reminder from Officer Mills:
Do not leave valuables in the locker room at any time. Remind your student not to hide their cell phones or wallets in their sports bags. Belongings should be in a locker, and the locker should be locked. This includes after school hours. The locker rooms are in constant use after school, and the doors are left unlocked. If something stolen, an incident report form available in the Main Office should be filled out
Leadership Toy Drive
Newport’s Toy Drive will start next Monday, November 30th, and run until Friday, December 4th. We will be collecting NEW, non-wrapped toys, books, or stuffed animals for disadvantaged children in our community. A collection box will be in 2nd period class. A general collection box will be in Mr. Lillie’s room, 2123. The class that collects the most toys will be awarded with a special surprise.
Ski Swap Update
We had sales of $370,000 (about a 10% increase over last year’s record sales) and a record turnout of shoppers. People came from all over the region, and we even made it on the 11 o’clock news on Channel 7. Thanks to all who volunteered and shopped!
Bus Passes
New bus passes are available in the Main Office, from Ms. Caufield, starting Monday, November 23rd.
AP Test Registration
Online registration starts November 30th for students taking AP tests. Your student should have received instructions on how to register from their AP teacher. Your student registers for these tests, not the parent. If financial assistance is needed, an application is required and is available in the office. These forms should be returned to Ms. Suppes in the Main Office as early as possible. If you are applying for financial assistance, do not make your payment until you have met with Ms. Suppes or Ms. Klug.
Payments for AP exams will be accepted starting December 7 and are made to the accountant If you are receiving financial aid or are on the payment plan, you must pay cash or check to the Accountant. Online payments can be done at any time.
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 16. AUDITIONS - Thursday, December 10th, starting after school in room 1225 for students that play an instrument, sing or would like to be in the spotlight at a flashy evening of dancing, music and great food!. Pick up audition applications in the Main Office; they’re due Monday, Dec. 7th
Tolo Info – Tickets, Dresses, Traditions
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 12th.
Guest passes are now available online and in the office for Tolo. The dance is on December 12th. Guest passes are due to the office by 3:15 on December 9th. No late passes will be accepted. Remember – you will need an administrator from your guest’s school to sign it, so don’t wait until the last minute.
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.
Buying a Yearbook?
The deadline to purchase a book is December 16!!! All students who have not purchased one by this deadline, risk not getting one because we sell any extra’s on a first come first serve basis after the yearbook is distributed in June. Books cost $55 and checks are made out to Newport High School. Any questions see Mrs. Pierson, the Accountant.
Bellevue Ski School
It's Snowing and the local slopes are opening early this year. Let your kids have a blast boarding and skiing this winter. Sign them up at www.bellevueskischool.com. Early registration (saves you $25) ends 11/30 and late registration ends 12/15 for the 2010 season. Discounted season passes at Snoqualmie Summit available (through 12/15) for our students mean more skiing and boarding in 2010. Since 1958, Bellevue Ski School has offered premier quality snowboarding and skiing instruction for students in grades 2 through 12. We are affiliated with the Bellevue School District, and managed by parent, teacher and community volunteers. Professional instruction is provided by Ullr Snow Sports.
Directories & school pictures
PTA members who did not pick up their directory during Open House can now do so in the Main Office. School pictures and retakes are also available for pick-up!
Dates to Remember
Tolo: December 12
Winter Break: December 19 to January 1
Mid-Winter Break: February 15 to 18
Spring Break: April 5-9
Prom: June 5
Graduation: June 14
Last Day of School: June 17
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Showing posts with label Yearbook Photos. Show all posts
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
It is officially spring this weekend and I am so ready! This has been a busy week for our sophomores with WASL with more to come in April. We are heading into April full swing!
Glo-Lo Dance
Yearbook Photos Needed
Grad Knight Meeting
Peer Tutoring
Counseling Center News
Jazz Band News
Newport Attire (Junior Class)
Staff Appreciation - Spring Fling
BSF Spring For Schools-Save the Date
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
GLO-LO Dance!
No tickets will be sold on Friday, March 20th, or at the door
==================
Yearbook Photos Needed!
The Newport Yearbook is in desperate need of wrestling and boys basketball photos. We could also use a couple more girls soccer photos. Please send photos ASAP as we are always battling a deadline. We also welcome spring sports photos as the events unfold. Send photos to driscollk@bsd405.org.
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Grad Knight Planning Meeting
Monday March 23rd NHS Commons 6-7 p.m.
If you are able to come, be there! If you can't make it and want to help, please let me know.
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Peer Tutoring
Need help in one of you classes? Come to the Peer Tutoring table in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
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Counseling Center/College Visits - see Ms. Owen for more information
March 20th - the Naval Academy will be here during both lunches in the large conference room in the main office
March 21st - Spring College Fair 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at Seattle University.
March 22nd - University of Oregon will be at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway, in Seattle at 1:00 p.m.
March 27th - San Diego State will be visiting at 2:30 in the counseling center
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Jazz Band News! Upcoming opportunities to hear the bands http://www.newportband.org/
March 21st - NHS hosts the first ever NHS Jazz Festival. This all day event features 14 of the finest Jazz Bands in the area. The finalists concert is at 7:00 pm featuring the top bands of the competition. March 27th - Hot Java Cool Jazz. April 24th - Jazz Gala, Concert & Auction. May 8th-10th - Essentially Ellington, NYC
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Newport Attire: The Junior Class has decided to make a variety of Newport attire for our parents, students, and other family members. These new items are not club, sport, or grade specific, and thus are perfect for everyone! We will be offering polo shirts, T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and quarter zip sweatshirts. The Newport attire is unisex in sizing except for the Polo shirt which has men's, women's and children's sizes. These will be great to wear to any Newport event and will show your pride in your child, and in Newport. Also, you can order these for students who would like something else to wear on spirit days, or just want some more Newport clothing. The order form is in the March issue of Knightline and attached. Get in Newport style for spring! Orders Due 3pm, Friday, Mar 27th
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Staff Appreciation Lunch - Spring Fling, May 1st - Share your favorite salad or dish for the staff lunch. Email cordovafamily@comcast.net if you can help.
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Save the Date - The Spring for Schools benefit luncheon is June 4th at Meydenbauer Center. It's a great place to learn more about Bellevue schools - and help students excel! Learn more at www.bsfdn.org/events.
Transforming Education. Supporting Students.
Contact Karen Tokita for more information atkaren@yahoo.com
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Glo-Lo Dance
Yearbook Photos Needed
Grad Knight Meeting
Peer Tutoring
Counseling Center News
Jazz Band News
Newport Attire (Junior Class)
Staff Appreciation - Spring Fling
BSF Spring For Schools-Save the Date
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
GLO-LO Dance!
No tickets will be sold on Friday, March 20th, or at the door
==================
Yearbook Photos Needed!
The Newport Yearbook is in desperate need of wrestling and boys basketball photos. We could also use a couple more girls soccer photos. Please send photos ASAP as we are always battling a deadline. We also welcome spring sports photos as the events unfold. Send photos to driscollk@bsd405.org.
==================
Grad Knight Planning Meeting
Monday March 23rd NHS Commons 6-7 p.m.
If you are able to come, be there! If you can't make it and want to help, please let me know.
==================
Peer Tutoring
Need help in one of you classes? Come to the Peer Tutoring table in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
==================
Counseling Center/College Visits - see Ms. Owen for more information
March 20th - the Naval Academy will be here during both lunches in the large conference room in the main office
March 21st - Spring College Fair 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at Seattle University.
March 22nd - University of Oregon will be at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway, in Seattle at 1:00 p.m.
March 27th - San Diego State will be visiting at 2:30 in the counseling center
==================
Jazz Band News! Upcoming opportunities to hear the bands http://www.newportband.org/
March 21st - NHS hosts the first ever NHS Jazz Festival. This all day event features 14 of the finest Jazz Bands in the area. The finalists concert is at 7:00 pm featuring the top bands of the competition. March 27th - Hot Java Cool Jazz. April 24th - Jazz Gala, Concert & Auction. May 8th-10th - Essentially Ellington, NYC
==================
Newport Attire: The Junior Class has decided to make a variety of Newport attire for our parents, students, and other family members. These new items are not club, sport, or grade specific, and thus are perfect for everyone! We will be offering polo shirts, T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and quarter zip sweatshirts. The Newport attire is unisex in sizing except for the Polo shirt which has men's, women's and children's sizes. These will be great to wear to any Newport event and will show your pride in your child, and in Newport. Also, you can order these for students who would like something else to wear on spirit days, or just want some more Newport clothing. The order form is in the March issue of Knightline and attached. Get in Newport style for spring! Orders Due 3pm, Friday, Mar 27th
==================
Staff Appreciation Lunch - Spring Fling, May 1st - Share your favorite salad or dish for the staff lunch. Email cordovafamily@comcast.net if you can help.
==================
Save the Date - The Spring for Schools benefit luncheon is June 4th at Meydenbauer Center. It's a great place to learn more about Bellevue schools - and help students excel! Learn more at www.bsfdn.org/events.
Transforming Education. Supporting Students.
Contact Karen Tokita for more information atkaren@yahoo.com
--
Spring News
It is officially spring this weekend and I am so ready! This has been a busy week for our sophomores with WASL with more to come in April. We are heading into April full swing!
Glo-Lo Dance
Yearbook Photos Needed
Grad Knight Meeting
Peer Tutoring
Counseling Center News
Jazz Band News
Newport Attire (Junior Class)
Staff Appreciation - Spring Fling
BSF Spring For Schools-Save the Date
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
GLO-LO Dance!
No tickets will be sold on Friday, March 20th, or at the door
==================
Yearbook Photos Needed!
The Newport Yearbook is in desperate need of wrestling and boys basketball photos. We could also use a couple more girls soccer photos. Please send photos ASAP as we are always battling a deadline. We also welcome spring sports photos as the events unfold. Send photos to driscollk@bsd405.org.
==================
Grad Knight Planning Meeting
Monday March 23rd NHS Commons 6-7 p.m.
If you are able to come, be there! If you can't make it and want to help, please let me know.
==================
Peer Tutoring
Need help in one of you classes? Come to the Peer Tutoring table in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
==================
Counseling Center/College Visits - see Ms. Owen for more information
March 20th - the Naval Academy will be here during both lunches in the large conference room in the main office
March 21st - Spring College Fair 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at Seattle University.
March 22nd - University of Oregon will be at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway, in Seattle at 1:00 p.m.
March 27th - San Diego State will be visiting at 2:30 in the counseling center
==================
Jazz Band News! Upcoming opportunities to hear the bands http://www.newportband.org/
March 21st - NHS hosts the first ever NHS Jazz Festival. This all day event features 14 of the finest Jazz Bands in the area. The finalists concert is at 7:00 pm featuring the top bands of the competition. March 27th - Hot Java Cool Jazz. April 24th - Jazz Gala, Concert & Auction. May 8th-10th - Essentially Ellington, NYC
==================
Newport Attire: The Junior Class has decided to make a variety of Newport attire for our parents, students, and other family members. These new items are not club, sport, or grade specific, and thus are perfect for everyone! We will be offering polo shirts, T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and quarter zip sweatshirts. The Newport attire is unisex in sizing except for the Polo shirt which has men's, women's and children's sizes. These will be great to wear to any Newport event and will show your pride in your child, and in Newport. Also, you can order these for students who would like something else to wear on spirit days, or just want some more Newport clothing. The order form is in the March issue of Knightline and attached. Get in Newport style for spring! Orders Due 3pm, Friday, Mar 27th
==================
Staff Appreciation Lunch - Spring Fling, May 1st - Share your favorite salad or dish for the staff lunch. Email cordovafamily@comcast.net if you can help.
==================
Save the Date - The Spring for Schools benefit luncheon is June 4th at Meydenbauer Center. It's a great place to learn more about Bellevue schools - and help students excel! Learn more at www.bsfdn.org/events. Transforming Education. Supporting Students.Contact Karen Tokita for more information atkaren@yahoo.com
Glo-Lo Dance
Yearbook Photos Needed
Grad Knight Meeting
Peer Tutoring
Counseling Center News
Jazz Band News
Newport Attire (Junior Class)
Staff Appreciation - Spring Fling
BSF Spring For Schools-Save the Date
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
GLO-LO Dance!
No tickets will be sold on Friday, March 20th, or at the door
==================
Yearbook Photos Needed!
The Newport Yearbook is in desperate need of wrestling and boys basketball photos. We could also use a couple more girls soccer photos. Please send photos ASAP as we are always battling a deadline. We also welcome spring sports photos as the events unfold. Send photos to driscollk@bsd405.org.
==================
Grad Knight Planning Meeting
Monday March 23rd NHS Commons 6-7 p.m.
If you are able to come, be there! If you can't make it and want to help, please let me know.
==================
Peer Tutoring
Need help in one of you classes? Come to the Peer Tutoring table in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
==================
Counseling Center/College Visits - see Ms. Owen for more information
March 20th - the Naval Academy will be here during both lunches in the large conference room in the main office
March 21st - Spring College Fair 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at Seattle University.
March 22nd - University of Oregon will be at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway, in Seattle at 1:00 p.m.
March 27th - San Diego State will be visiting at 2:30 in the counseling center
==================
Jazz Band News! Upcoming opportunities to hear the bands http://www.newportband.org/
March 21st - NHS hosts the first ever NHS Jazz Festival. This all day event features 14 of the finest Jazz Bands in the area. The finalists concert is at 7:00 pm featuring the top bands of the competition. March 27th - Hot Java Cool Jazz. April 24th - Jazz Gala, Concert & Auction. May 8th-10th - Essentially Ellington, NYC
==================
Newport Attire: The Junior Class has decided to make a variety of Newport attire for our parents, students, and other family members. These new items are not club, sport, or grade specific, and thus are perfect for everyone! We will be offering polo shirts, T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and quarter zip sweatshirts. The Newport attire is unisex in sizing except for the Polo shirt which has men's, women's and children's sizes. These will be great to wear to any Newport event and will show your pride in your child, and in Newport. Also, you can order these for students who would like something else to wear on spirit days, or just want some more Newport clothing. The order form is in the March issue of Knightline and attached. Get in Newport style for spring! Orders Due 3pm, Friday, Mar 27th
==================
Staff Appreciation Lunch - Spring Fling, May 1st - Share your favorite salad or dish for the staff lunch. Email cordovafamily@comcast.net if you can help.
==================
Save the Date - The Spring for Schools benefit luncheon is June 4th at Meydenbauer Center. It's a great place to learn more about Bellevue schools - and help students excel! Learn more at www.bsfdn.org/events. Transforming Education. Supporting Students.Contact Karen Tokita for more information atkaren@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
End of Semester & Other News!
End of Semester
Last Chance to buy a Yearbook
Dessert Knight
Girls Water Polo Pre-Season Meeting
Registration-Parent Info Night
Valentine's Dance
Spring Sports Packets
Student School Passwords
Community Service Opportunities
Education Road Show-Save the Date
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up - Reminders!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
----------------------------------
End of Semester/Grades
The semester will end on Friday, February 6. Parents are advised that:
Teachers will be working on final grades through Wednesday, February 11th.
Please be patient as student on-line grades may change significantly while teachers complete their work.
As usual, official grades will arrive at home via US Mail.
--------------------------------------------
Last Chance to buy a Yearbook
The deadline for purchasing a yearbook is February 6th. Do not miss out! Buy your yearbook now. If your student has any question about whether or not they have already purchased a book, they can check the list outside of the accountant's office.
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Dessert Knight
On Saturday February 7 at 6:30 PM Newport Choir will host Dessert Knight, a spectacular evening of vocal stylings and calories galore! Please purchase a ticket to Dessert Knight from a choir member who might return the favor by serenading you at table side! It's a great deal for a terrific Knight of food and entertainment.
See Ms. Fisher or Ms. Jones in room 1111 for more information about how you can purchase a ticket to this fantastic event, and thanks for supporting Newport Choir!
--------------------------------------------
Girls Water Polo- come join the fun!
Girl's Preseason Waterpolo team meeting is on Monday February 9th at 3:10 in room 1112.
--------------------------------------------
Registration - Parent Information Night- Thursday, February 12th
Our students will be Juniors next year! Plan on attending the informational meeting from our counseling staff at 7:00 p.m.
Check-in with your student. Their PLAN test results have been distributed and the kids are already hearing from colleges via email.
--------------------------------------------
Valentine's Dance - rescheduled!
Has been scheduled for February 20th. This is an all-school dance (non-date dance). Students that bought Tolo tickets will be given tickets no charge to this dance. More information to follow.
--------------------------------------------
Spring Sport Packets
First time gray packets (if this is the first time you have played a sport this year) and yellow "repeat" packets (if you were already in a fall or winter sport this year) are available outside the ASB secretary's office. Due by February 27th, 2009.
--------------------------------------------
Student School Passwords
Students, it's time to change your school password. Passwords not changed by March will no longer work. Students can do this on the library or classroom computers.
--------------------------------------------
Looking for Community Service Hours?
Newport Heights Elementary PTSA is holding an auction on Saturday, March 21, 2009. They are looking for students to come and babysit elementary age students during the auction. They will need at least 10 volunteers from 5pm-10:30pm (at the latest). Your student can work the entire night for a total of 5 1/2 hours or if there are enough volunteers, there will be 3 hour shifts. Please contact Sondra Richards at sondrar@westseattle.com by February 10th, if you are interested and available! It's a great opportunity to help your local elementary school, meet new families and get more babysitting jobs!
The Mountains to Sound Greenway is having a volunteer service day for high school students on Presidents' Day, February 16th!! There are two different locations and different time commitments available. Please see the counseling center for more information.
--------------------------------------------
Education Road Show - Save the Date
The third annual Education Road Show, entitled "Parents Always Matter," will be held Monday, March 16, at Sammamish High School from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. James Mazza, University of Washington Psychology Department. There will be workshops on the AVID program; Parent-Teen mediation; on-line grades, attendance, and curriculum; and information booths representing programs that support parents and students
--------------------------------------------
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Areas (this is the kinder and gentler version of what I would like to say)
Visitors to campus before and after school have reported to us that parents aren't using our new Pick Up and Drop Off areas.
When the building was designed, the architects went to great lengths to add spaces for parents to safely line up to pick up and drop off students that wouldn't cross paths with anyone who was attempting to park or walk into the building. Ironically, neither one of these areas is being used much – instead parents are using one of the parking lots…..and are in the way of people who need to use visitor parking.
Flagpole Pick Up/Drop Off Area
One of the Pick Up/Drop Off areas is on the east side of the building, and is accessed from Factoria Boulevard at the traffic light. It circles the flagpole. There's even a covered waiting area nearby so that students don't get wet on rainy days. Students who get out here in the mornings have easy access to the Commons, and in the afternoons students can walk directly out of the east end of the classroom wing to meet up with parents.
South Ball fields Pick Up/Drop Off Area
The other Pick Up/Drop Off area is on the south side of the building, and is accessed from Coal Creek Parkway. This is the turnaround between the baseball field and the new softball field. It's particularly handy in the mornings for parents on their way to work who will exit the driveway & proceed west on Coal Creek Parkway. It's also really, really large, and can hold dozens of cars. It's the ideal place to wait to pick up a student after school.
Last Chance to buy a Yearbook
Dessert Knight
Girls Water Polo Pre-Season Meeting
Registration-Parent Info Night
Valentine's Dance
Spring Sports Packets
Student School Passwords
Community Service Opportunities
Education Road Show-Save the Date
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up - Reminders!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
----------------------------------
End of Semester/Grades
The semester will end on Friday, February 6. Parents are advised that:
Teachers will be working on final grades through Wednesday, February 11th.
Please be patient as student on-line grades may change significantly while teachers complete their work.
As usual, official grades will arrive at home via US Mail.
--------------------------------------------
Last Chance to buy a Yearbook
The deadline for purchasing a yearbook is February 6th. Do not miss out! Buy your yearbook now. If your student has any question about whether or not they have already purchased a book, they can check the list outside of the accountant's office.
--------------------------------------------
Dessert Knight
On Saturday February 7 at 6:30 PM Newport Choir will host Dessert Knight, a spectacular evening of vocal stylings and calories galore! Please purchase a ticket to Dessert Knight from a choir member who might return the favor by serenading you at table side! It's a great deal for a terrific Knight of food and entertainment.
See Ms. Fisher or Ms. Jones in room 1111 for more information about how you can purchase a ticket to this fantastic event, and thanks for supporting Newport Choir!
--------------------------------------------
Girls Water Polo- come join the fun!
Girl's Preseason Waterpolo team meeting is on Monday February 9th at 3:10 in room 1112.
--------------------------------------------
Registration - Parent Information Night- Thursday, February 12th
Our students will be Juniors next year! Plan on attending the informational meeting from our counseling staff at 7:00 p.m.
Check-in with your student. Their PLAN test results have been distributed and the kids are already hearing from colleges via email.
--------------------------------------------
Valentine's Dance - rescheduled!
Has been scheduled for February 20th. This is an all-school dance (non-date dance). Students that bought Tolo tickets will be given tickets no charge to this dance. More information to follow.
--------------------------------------------
Spring Sport Packets
First time gray packets (if this is the first time you have played a sport this year) and yellow "repeat" packets (if you were already in a fall or winter sport this year) are available outside the ASB secretary's office. Due by February 27th, 2009.
--------------------------------------------
Student School Passwords
Students, it's time to change your school password. Passwords not changed by March will no longer work. Students can do this on the library or classroom computers.
--------------------------------------------
Looking for Community Service Hours?
Newport Heights Elementary PTSA is holding an auction on Saturday, March 21, 2009. They are looking for students to come and babysit elementary age students during the auction. They will need at least 10 volunteers from 5pm-10:30pm (at the latest). Your student can work the entire night for a total of 5 1/2 hours or if there are enough volunteers, there will be 3 hour shifts. Please contact Sondra Richards at sondrar@westseattle.com by February 10th, if you are interested and available! It's a great opportunity to help your local elementary school, meet new families and get more babysitting jobs!
The Mountains to Sound Greenway is having a volunteer service day for high school students on Presidents' Day, February 16th!! There are two different locations and different time commitments available. Please see the counseling center for more information.
--------------------------------------------
Education Road Show - Save the Date
The third annual Education Road Show, entitled "Parents Always Matter," will be held Monday, March 16, at Sammamish High School from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. James Mazza, University of Washington Psychology Department. There will be workshops on the AVID program; Parent-Teen mediation; on-line grades, attendance, and curriculum; and information booths representing programs that support parents and students
--------------------------------------------
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Areas (this is the kinder and gentler version of what I would like to say)
Visitors to campus before and after school have reported to us that parents aren't using our new Pick Up and Drop Off areas.
When the building was designed, the architects went to great lengths to add spaces for parents to safely line up to pick up and drop off students that wouldn't cross paths with anyone who was attempting to park or walk into the building. Ironically, neither one of these areas is being used much – instead parents are using one of the parking lots…..and are in the way of people who need to use visitor parking.
Flagpole Pick Up/Drop Off Area
One of the Pick Up/Drop Off areas is on the east side of the building, and is accessed from Factoria Boulevard at the traffic light. It circles the flagpole. There's even a covered waiting area nearby so that students don't get wet on rainy days. Students who get out here in the mornings have easy access to the Commons, and in the afternoons students can walk directly out of the east end of the classroom wing to meet up with parents.
South Ball fields Pick Up/Drop Off Area
The other Pick Up/Drop Off area is on the south side of the building, and is accessed from Coal Creek Parkway. This is the turnaround between the baseball field and the new softball field. It's particularly handy in the mornings for parents on their way to work who will exit the driveway & proceed west on Coal Creek Parkway. It's also really, really large, and can hold dozens of cars. It's the ideal place to wait to pick up a student after school.
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