Sorry folks, this is a long one. Be sure vote and get your ballots in February 9th!
Dessert Knight
Camp Fair
Math Curriculum Info Night
Vote Yes for School
Benefit for Newport Jazz Band
Parent Info Night - Registration
Black Out Dance
8th Grade Parent Information Night
Spring Sports Update
NEVAC Registration
Counseling Corner - Lots of news here - Be sure to read!
Community Service
Knight Valor
Message from the Prevention/Intervention Specialist
Kudos!
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
Dessert Knight
On Sat, Feb 6th at 6:30pm the 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 in room 1111 for more information about how you can purchase a ticket to this fantastic event, and thanks for supporting Newport Choir! Tickets are $10 in advanced and can be purchased from any choir student, or $15 at the door. You can also purchase tickets online at http://dk2010.eventbrite.com Doors open at 6:30, entertainment begins at 7:00. See you all on Saturday!
Ballots have been mailed, please take a moment and vote by Tues Feb 9th If you need more information, there is a levy fact sheet available on the district website www.bsd405.org. Be sure to turn over the ballot to vote on the technology levy.
Here is an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy great Jazz. Ariel Pocock, a member of Newport’s Jazz I band, will be performing with her trio in a concert with the Eastside Jazz Club. Ariel won the Ella Fitzgerald Outstanding Vocalist and Outstanding Pianist Award at the Essentially Ellington competition in New York City. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the band program at Newport High School. The concert will be held Tuesday, February 9th at Sherman Clay Music Store. The event begins at 7:30 pm. The address is: 1000 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. The cost is $13 for adults, students 18 and under is $6. For ticket information call: 425-828-9104 or 425-454-0633
Parent Registration Information Night
Newport High School will host its annual All-School Parent Night on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Parents of current 11th graders (12th in 2010-2011) will meet in the library. Grade-level counselors will be present to discuss course selection options, graduation requirements, and the registration process.
Parents of 8th Graders bound for Newport are invited to the school to hear from general information from the Administration. If you have an incoming student, please help spread the word among their friends, especially if your 8th grader is at a private school or International or Odle. Thursday, February 25, 7:00 p.m. – NHS Commons/PAC
Spring Sports Packets are available in front of Mrs. Jones, the ASB Secretary’s Office. If your student played a sport this year, pick up a return packet (Orange) or if this is the first time trying out for a sport, pick up the Gray Folder Packet. All packets are due back by February 26th. Do not forget that you will need to pay a transportation fee of $25.00 before handing in your packets (with the exception of Girls Water Polo).
- Track: Thursday, February 4th all interested track athletes shoul meet for a brief informatinal meeting in the commons at 3:10 p.m.
- Fastpitch Softball: Starting today, Newport Fastpitch will be holding open fields all students this spring. Meet at the field on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:10 to 4:00.
- Newport Baseball: This year's meeting for players and parents is being held on Wednesday, February 10th at 7pm in the school library. This is a MANDATORY meeting for both returning and rookie players and parents. Our supply of Newport gear is in a bit of disarray with the recent changes, but there may be some items available for sale at the meeting. Bring your checkbook just in case! Any questions contact hal.deberry@newportbaseball.com or brad.files@newportbaseball.com
NEVAC Registration – Due March 1st
NEVAC applications will be available Monday, Feb 1st, at the Career Center, the Counseling Center and in the Main Office. Registration is first-come, first-serve and applications are due no later than March 1st.
Counseling Corner
PTSA Council Scholarships- These are for Seniors yet I wanted you to see what scholarships are available:
The Bellevue PTSA Council is offering two $1,000
scholarships for each Bellevue high school:
• The Michael Riley Scholarship: for well-rounded students with outstanding academic credentials.
• The Alice Hurd Memorial Scholarship: for exceptional volunteerism based on community service,
with a minimum of 500+ hours to qualify.
• Bellevue Parks Scholarship ($1,000): for a graduating senior who has demonstrated a passion for the outdoors and can express the value Bellevue’s outstanding parks & programs contribute to the quality of life in this city. The recipient will have a focus on the environment, earth sciences or recreation leadership.
Parenting SeriesNew parenting series that Y.E.S. is offering to parents of children with ADD/ADHD. In eight sessions, this class will offer valuable information and support to parents who are experiencing the challenges of parenting a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Please see the attached flyer for more details, and feel free to share it with parents who may be interested in attending. Space is still available for this class, which begins on February 24th- April 14th. More information at www.youtheastsideservices.org/services/01_01_calendarparentingclasses.php
College Planning Day at Bellevue College: The Washington Council for High School – College Relations and Bellevue College are pleased to announce College Planning Day at the BC main campus. This is an opportunity for your high school students to hear from representatives from universities and colleges in Washington State on the benefits of attending their institutions. Bellevue College will host approximately 22 college representatives; each rep will give four information sessions so that students have an opportunity to hear from a variety of institutions. The date for the planning day on the BC campus will be Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Sophomores, juniors, and undecided seniors are welcome to attend this informative event.
NHS Students can attend this event with permission from parents submitted to the attendance office.
Community Service Ideas: ( See Ms. Owen in the counseling office for more information)
- Tyee Middle School is looking for one to two junior or senior students who are strong in math and personality to do a short term 1:1 tutoring for an 8th grade boy who has missed half of the first semester due to illness. Hours are from 2:30 – 3:18 so you would have to have open 7th period. (2/2)
- Saturday, Feb 6th 4:00 – 8:00 pm; directing cars for a fundraiser (2/2)
- Saturday, Feb 27th; Spritridge Elementary auction
- Saturday, April 24th 10am to 4:00pm; Kelsey Creek Farm Sheep Shearing Event (required to pre-register by April 19th)
- Kelsey Creek After School Volunteers Need: (register at www.myparksandrecreation.com)
- Seattle Aquarium; Ocean Career Day on Feb 6th for students who want to learn more about careers and opportunities, both future and present, available to them. In addition to the career day they have the high school volunteer program. Students must first attend orientation, apply and be accepted into this program to volunteer. Only two orientation per year; March 6 or March 9th . (see counseling for more information)
- Volunteer internships for Bellevue College Occupational Learning Skills program. BC is the only school in the nation that provides college students with significant learning disabilities the opportunity to earn an AA degree. Students must participate in an unpaid internship and need a volunteer to assist with the school to work transition. If you are interested in volunteering contact Kristin Bruhl at kristinl.bruhl@bellevuecollege.edu.
- Woodland Park Zoo; WPZ’s Zoo Corps program is a year-round program that allows 9th and 10th grade students an opportunity get volunteer hours while developing work and personal skills such as public speaking. To get an application go to www.zoo.org. See Ms. Owen if you need more information.
- Mountains to Sound Greenway; join a volunteer event in Feb., March, April, May, June or July. Contact: www.mtsgreenway.org or call 206-812-0122. (13 Saturdays to choose from)
- Girls on the Run Puget Sound; help educate and prepare 3rd through 5th grade girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Two ways to volunteer. Be a coach or a running buddy. See Ms. Owen for more information.
Knight Valor
To check your hours, Go to this website: http://www.newportptsa.org/NHSContent.asp?KEY=KNIGHTVALOR
Type in your student number and click GO
NOTE: We have updated the Knight Valor guidelines… Boy Scout Eagle and Girl Scout Gold/Silver projects, as well as 24 hrs for the City of Bellevue 24-hr relay will now be accepted for Knight Valor.
Turn in all forms to the Counseling Center. ALL SERVICE MUST BE DONE FOR A NON PROFIT AGENCY (Not sure? Check non-profit status here: . Include Student name, ID, and issue.
A message from our Prevention/Intervention Specialist
The second week of February is recognized as National Children of Alcoholics (COA) Week – a time to increase our knowledge about how the disease of addiction impacts the children of addicted parents. One in four students under the age of 18 are living with a family member who is impacted by drug or alcohol use. Children of addicted parents are more at risk for alcoholism and other drug abuse than are other children. They exhibit symptoms of depression and anxiety more often, and can have increased difficulties in school with both academics and behavior. Contact your school counselor, prevention intervention specialist, your physician or visit www.nacoa.org for more information.
Scott Sturdivan, MA, CDP
Prevention/Interventionist
Newport: T (7-10:30); W (7-3:30); Th (7-11)
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Kudos
Congratulations again to the NHS DRILL TEAM for their 2nd place win at the Kentridge Invitational on Saturday, Jan 30! Come to watch and cheer the team at the District Competition at Sammamish High School on March 13!
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Julie RooneyPTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
