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Monday, September 28, 2009

End of September News! Open House, SAT, College Conference

Just a few reminders for this week! Enjoy this beautiful fall day!

PTSA Meeting
Back-To-School/Open House
Entertainment Books
College Conference
Homecoming
SAT Info
Yearbook
Counseling Center Info
School & Athletics Calendar

PTSA Meeting: STUDY SKILLS FOR PARENTS-WEDNESDAY 7pm [NHS Library]
The first part of the meeting will be interactive -- a discussion with our own Tammy Small called "STUDY SKILLS FOR PARENTS" and the second part is our business meeting. We hope to see you there!

Open House/Back-To-School Night, Thursday
- 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. Juniors will meet in the outside gym. 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 4 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. - Membership forms will be available at the membership table.
- If you are still looking for your student's school pictures, these will also be available for pick-up at the membership table.
- Go Shopping! Browse the array of Newport booster "gear" in the Commons. Don't forget your checkbook! Junior Class Officers will be selling Entertainment Books and some leftover sweats from last year! The Grad Knight Committee will be selling beach towels! Remember - you need one of these and really should buy it Thursday night!
- And when you hear the Classroom Bucks announcement during 2nd period please 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.

Entertainment Books
If you pre-ordered Entertainment books, you can pick these up on Thursday night. Additional books will be available for sale.

9/24 - Open House, First Pick up day, Books for sale without order form
10/7 - Second Order Form due date
10/9 - Last day for Order Forms
10/14 - Second Pick up day.

Future By Design-The 2009-2010 Bellevue School District College Conference
The conference will be presented on Wednesday, October 7th at Interlake and Thursday, October 8 at Newport H.S. from 6:00-8:30 pm. to serve students and families of all BSD high schools.

Homecoming Week October 12-16th
The Homecoming Game is Friday, October 16th vs. Eastlake.
The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 17th. Guest passes are available online and in the Main Office.
Homecoming Theme - Knights in TV LAND

Guest Pass Policy
To bring a guest, fill out the guest pass form. Then have your guest take it to their school, and have an administrator sign it and attach a business card. If your guest is not in high school, you will need to attach a copy of their driver’s license or other picture ID. Bring the completed form to the Main Office no later than 3:15 on the Wednesday before the dance. You will receive a guest pass that you will then use to buy your guest a ticket. Your guest will need to bring ID to the dance. http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/activities2/index.htm

SAT Info
I have been providing information regarding SAT prep and practice tests. There is a lot of information coming our way from the school, college board and prep classes. Quite frankly this can be a little overwhelming for us as parents and just a little stressful for our students. I have had several questions regarding prep classes, how much $$ and how much time to invest to prepare for the test. I have asked the counselor to address these questions at our Junior Class Meeting at Open House. The great thing is that all of our Juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14th. Once the test is returned, you will have the opportunity to see if your student might need additional help in a weak area and come up with a plan of action that might include a tutor or prep class. Most of the students will do just fine and a few might just surprise you! And they have many opportunities to take the test between now and their Senior year.

Here are a couple of articles that provide a little perspective and some food for thought...

Everyone Should Take the SAT Less Seriously -
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95555519&ps=rs
Should you take the SAT or ACT? -
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7495614

The 2009 – 2010 SAT exam dates are Oct. 10th, Nov. 7th, Dec. 5th, Jan. 23rd, March 13th, May 1st, and June 5th

SAT Prep Class
Newport's Honor Society is sponsoring a fundraiser with SAT Prep Inc. A discounted 6 class course & practice test will be offered in February and March. A portion of the registration fees goes to support students at Newport. Contact Helene Tate tateh@bsd405.org if you have any questions. You can find forms and additional information at the PTSA website under Communications - Juniors. Next available class Feb/Mar and Mar/April.
http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?ID=846

Yearbook
Parents and students can go to www.hjeshare.com and enter our school code 2016410. Upload any and all photos you would like us to consider for the book.

Counseling Center Info
College visits start this week! If your student is looking for volunteer opportunities, have them see Ms. Owen in the Counseling Center.

School & Athletic Calendars
The school calendar is up and running! Athletic events are on a separate calendar. Both of these can be accessed from the school website http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/

Monday, September 7, 2009

Our students head into the second week of their Junior year...

Our students head into the second week of their Junior year. I don't anticipate sending weekly emails, yet there is a lot going on the next couple of weeks! To help with the second week and beyond, consider this news …

Spirit Week
Junior Class Sweats
Picture Make-up Day
Welcome Back/Fall Sports Assembly
Computer Passwords
ASPEN Fundraiser-Kaplan Practice SAT Test
SAT Prep Class
All-School Play
Peer Tutors
Carpool Parking Permits
College Information
Calendar
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Spirit Week
Tuesday - Pajama Day
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday
Thursday - White-out Day
Friday - Red & Gold Day

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Class Sweats
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ASB officers will have samples and will be taking order forms during both lunches. Last day to order is Friday, September 11th.

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Picture Make-Up Day-for those students that missed check-in days
Wednesday, September 9th they will take their picture and receive their ASB card. If your student, doesn't purchase ASB, they still need to have their picture taken. All students are required to have a NHS ID card.

I will let you know the date for re-takes.
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Welcome Back/ Fall Sports Assembly
There will be an assembly Friday, September 11th.
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Computer Passwords
Students need to update their computer password by Friday, September 11th. All passwords were reset over the summer. Passwords can be changed before school, during lunch, and after school in the Library.

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Kaplan PSAT Practice Test
Aspen Student volunteers are collecting registration forms and fees this week. Deadline for turning in forms will be September 10th during both lunches. The practice test will be on Saturday, September 12th.
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SAT Prep Class
Newport's Honor Society is sponsoring a fundraiser with SAT Prep Inc. A discounted 6 class course & practice test will be offered in September, February and March. A portion of the registration fees goes to support students at Newport. If the September class does not get more registrants, it will be cancelled. Contact Helene Tate tateh@bsd405.org if you have any questions.

You can find forms and additional information at the PTSA website under Communications - Juniors
http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?ID=846
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All-School Play
Try-outs for the comedy, “You Can’t Take it With You,” are September 16 and 17 from 3:15 pm until 5:15 pm in the Drama Room (1207). Your student should plan to attend both days of try-outs. Try-out information is located outside the ASB Secretary’s Office. If you would like to check out a script or have any questions, see Mr. Richards.
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Peer Tutors Needed for Newport’s Peer Tutoring Program

Newport has a Peer Tutoring Program! We need more tutor volunteers – especially in the areas of science, math, and world language. Students who want to be a Peer Tutor can find applications in the counseling office. Peer Tutors are volunteers who want to help their peers and gain valuable experience in how to teach, clarify, and communicate. Peer Tutors will receive community service hours for their efforts. Students who need extra assistance in a specific class may request a tutor by turning in a Peer Tutor Request Form, available in the counseling office. If you have any questions about the program, contact Ms. Klug at klugk@bsd405.org or 425-456-7451.

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Carpool Parking Permits


If your student has a parking permit, and wants to share it with someone else to carpool, please come to the office. The permit can be changed to a carpool permit if you and the carpool member(s) fill out the forms. Parking passes are very limited so this is an option that your student should consider.


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College Information

SEPTEMBER
9/15 2:30 Babson University
2:30 University of Idaho
9/16 12:30 Haverford University
9/21 11:15 Claremont McKenna College (1st lunch only)
9/24 12:25 University of Victoria (2nd lunch only)
9/28 12:10 New York University (2nd lunch only)
2:30 University of Southern California
2:30 Seattle University
9/30 12:30 Tufts University

OCTOBER
10/05 12:10 Gonzaga University (2nd lunch only)
2:30 University of Portland
10/06 11:15 Carnegie Mellon (1st lunch only)
10/07 2:00 Duke University
10/08 2:30 Occidental College
2:30 University of British Columbia
10/13 2:30 Western Washington University
10/15 12:25 Westmont College (2nd lunch only)
12:25 University Of Hawaii @ Minoa
10/19 2:30 NW Christian University
10/20 12:10 Bryn Mawr College (2nd lunch only)
2:30 University of Connecticut
10/21 12:30 George Mason University
10/22 2:30 Marymount Manhattan
10/23 11:15 American University (both lunches)
12:10 University of Chicago (2nd lunch only)

NOVEMBER
11/05 2:30 University of Oregon

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.
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Calendar

September 9 Picture Make-Up Day, 12:30 pm
September 11 Class Sweats Orders Due
September 12 Class of 2010 Fundraiser – Newport Shores Garage Sale, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, 23 Newport Key
September 12 ASPEN KAPLAN PSAT Fundraiser
September 23 PTSA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Newport High School Library
September 24 Back-to-School Night at Newport
October 16 Homecoming Football Game vs. Eastlake
October 17 Homecoming Dance

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Welcome to a new year!

Welcome to a new year! The end of the semester is coming up, along with our first finals. Check the daily bulletin for the finals schedule for January 23rd-25thhttp://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/

Schedules for second semester will be handed out Wednesday, January 16th
No School - Monday, January 21st – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
No School - Monday, January 28th – Professional Day

Junior Class “Sponsored” Potluck:

Wednesday, January 9th The Jr. Class will be hosting a potluck (with entertainment!) on Wednesday, January 9th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. No need to be a Junior to attend the potluck. All are welcome!

$4 w/ASB, $5 w/o ASB, $1 if you bring a dish! Tickets will be sold at lunch. (Why is there a cost? Junior student leaders must pay for Prom and Graduation – the money collected at thepotluck will go towards these events.)

Baseball Parent Meeting:

Mandatory Parent/Player meeting for all potential Newport High School Baseball players and their parents on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Newport Commons. Call Debbie Romero at 425.641.9059 if you have any questions. Visit http://www.newportbaseball.com for information on the program.

Meet the New Principal

Come to the PTA meeting on January 23rd 7:00 p.m. in the library where we expect to have our new principal, Tom Duenwald. There will also be a presentation on Knight Valor, always a source of many questions for Freshman students and parents.

Mark your Calendar Open House, January 30th

Finally, the remodel is done, and we are throwing a big party! Mark you calendar for January 30th. There will be an orientation, food, tours, food, information, food, good neighbors, food . . . You get the idea. More information to follow regarding the schedule for the evening!

Education Roadshow 7:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center (PAC) at NHS

Did you notice that the Open House is on the same day as the Education Roadshow? Not a coincidence. We wanted to make your life easier, and make it more convenient for you to get both events. The evening program will explore the mind of your child by a leading expert on the subject. Dr. John Bransford, lead researcher on the book "How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School," will deliver the keynote address. Parents will then attend breakout sessions by grade level to learn strategies for helping students at home and cover a variety oftopics, including the new curriculum web.
The Education Roadshow is sponsored by the Bellevue Schools Foundation, the Bellevue PTSA Council, Bellevue Quality Schools, the Bellevue School District, and the Bellevue School Board.

Upcoming February Dates:
· Week of February 4th – pre-registration during English classes for 9th-11th graders
· 8th Grade Parent Information Night: Tuesday, February 5th 7:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center – Please pass this date on to incoming parents from Tyee, Tillicum and private schools (students that reside within the school boundaries).
· All-School Parent Registration Information Night, Tuesday, February 12th 7:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center
· Follies Try-outs, February 13th & 14th
· Spring Sports Paperwork Due: Friday, February 15th

What if it snows?
Please listen to the radio or television stations for updates and check the website www.schoolreport.org

Julie Rooney

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

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Hello there, Freshman parents!! Hope your student is adjusting happily to things at Newport. The issue of “Knightline” that arrived in our mailboxes has pretty much all the information anyone could possibly want so hang on to this– yet, here is some specific info that you should know! And you can always find great information at our new PTSA website at www.newportptsa.org

Daily Bulletin
Schedule Changes
Calendar
PTSA Meeting

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

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Daily Bulletin
Is now current and has lots of good information in it for both parents and students. If you want to receive the Daily Bulletin in a daily email, send a note to
suppesj@bsd405.org

Great information for students for upcoming Spirit Week- news from today:

Student Section
Spirit Week!
Wednesday: PJ Day
Thursday: Black out Day (wear all black)
Friday: Red and Gold Day

The first assembly of the year is this Friday! We would love to see you all there wearing your Red and Gold!
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Schedule Changes
If your student needs to make a schedule change, please check out the information in the Daily Bulletin:
http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/index.html. It gives the procedure to follow and the guidelines that are in place.

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Calendar
Check out the school calendar for important events. Picture Make-ups is September 12th, the Disco Dance is Sept 14, Open House/Classroom Bucks is TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, Homecoming Week starts October 1, and the Homecoming dance is October 6.

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PTA Meeting
Our first PTA Meeting is Sept 19. This is a general meeting and we will be electing a PTA President. We also will be hearing from all our committees, so there is a ton of information you can learn. You can read the minutes later, but hearing it first hand is always better. Check out our website for meeting dates for the year plus much more:
http://www.newportptsa.org/. Knight Valor forms can be downloaded from the site, which is a more reliable place to get one than going to the office.