I am sure that you have heard that Senior year is a year of "lasts"! This is our "last" first day of school for our Seniors. Students will pick up their official schedule in the commons (near the student store) Monday morning. If there are any issues with a schedule, your student needs to attend classes as scheduled and go to the counseling center to make an appointment with their counselor.
Important Dates:
August 30th - School starts
September 3rd - Disco Dance
September 6th,Labor Day - No School
September 7-10th - Spirit Week
September 8th - Picture Make up Day
September 23rd - Open House
October 8th - No School Professional Day
October 15th - Homecoming Game vs Redmond
October 16th - Homecoming Dance
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
DISCO DANCE!
The Disco Dance is the first Friday of school, Sept 3rd, 9:00 pm to Midnight.
Tickets will be sold Tuesday, Aug 31 (both lunches), Wednesday, Sept 1 (after school), and Thursday (both lunches and after school). No sales on Friday. Tickets are $5 w/o ASB and $4 with ASB. Completed Guest Passes due Wednesday, Sept 1 by 3:15 - no exceptions!. Guest Pass forms are available in the office. This pass is used to buy a ticket to the dance for the guest. Guest passes are not transferrable, and must be filled out for each dance, even if it is for the same guest. This process is to provide security for our dances, and assures we can identify everyone who attends the dance.
Grad Knight 2011 "Uknighted We Stand" - this is the PTSA sponsored celebration after the graduation ceremony.
- Permission form: Today's ticket price of $111 is the lowest you will get! Drop your check and permission form in the Grad Knight box in the office. Price increases to $130 October 1st.
- Volunteer form: We can't put this party on without your help! This form can also be dropped off in the Grad Knight box
- Fundraising: Annual Newport Shores Garage Sale: Saturday, September 11th @ the Vanloos home. if you have any questions about donations contact Gwen Vanloos g.vanloos@comcast.net
Volunteers Needed:
Friday, September 10th 3:00-7:00 p.m. - Need 4-5 people to sort and price items
Saturday 8:00-11:00 a.m. Need 3 volunteers (sale and cashier duties)
Saturday 11:00-2:00 p.m. Need 3 volunteers (sale and cashier duties)
Saturday 2:00-4:00 p.m. Need 3 volunteers to clean-up and haul to Goodwill
Homecoming Tailgate Party: Join us for a BBQ in the courtyard before the Homecoming game vs. Redmond on October 15th. Reservation forms can be dropped off in the office no later than Wednesday, October 6th. Contact Dena Fantle fantle@comcast.net
Poinsettia and Wreath Sales: exceptional quality poinsettia and wreaths from Squawk Mountain Nursery. Drop your order form off in the office by October 30th. Contact Janice Pelo janicepelo@comcast.net
All of the information and forms are available www.newportptsa.org/Class2011. I will let you know when you are able to pay on-line!
ASPEN News:
Recycling event: Saturday, Sept. 11th at Newport High School from 9:00-3:00 through local non-profit 1GreenPlanet, an organization that collects old appliances, furniture, etc. and recycles them in an eco-friendly manner for a small donation. Attached is the flier for the event. Aspen will be accepting donations. Minimum donation is $10 for small items and $20 for many items. Contact Perry Nunes for more information perrynunes@gmail.com
Kaplan SAT Practice Test: Saturday, September 11th 8:30-1:00 at Newport High School. $20 re-registered. Register by September 9th
Newport Girls Swim & Dive Booster Club Events
CAR WASH FUNDRAISER on Saturday August 28th at Mondo's Espresso from 10 AM to 4 PM. Mondo's is located at 15100 SE 38TH ST in Eastgate near Albertsons. Please come help support our team and get your car washed at the same time.
California Pizza Kitchen fundraiser. Eat at CPK anytime during the weekend of Sep 10 - 12th, present our coupon when placing your order and they will donate 20% of the meals bought to our team. Coupons will be available in the office or you can contact us at nhsgirlsswive@gmail.com.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Our last check-in day is just around the corner!
Fall Packet
Counselor's Corner - Senior Planning Calendar/Checklist
Volunteers Needed for Check-In Days
Grad Knight 2011 link on the PTSA website
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
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Fall Packet
Let's go through a few important items in the fall packet for the last time. Seniors turn out for Check-In Day on Wednesday, August 18th. Please follow the arrival times listed in the packet.
Have I ever mentioned how surprised students are when they show up to check-in day and realize they actually have to pay their fines? Your student will not be able to turn out for fall sports, purchase ASB, or receive their parking permit if a fine is not resolved. Your student can pay the fine prior to Check-In Day 1-12 and 1-3 M-F in the accountant's office or on Check-In Day.
Student Profile
Release of Information about student: for privacy reasons, many parents check N to the question here “Should directory information be released as explained above? Please read this paragraph carefully. It means that…..
· The family won’t be in the directory (unless they fill out the directory form and opt back in).
· The student’s name won’t appear on the honor roll or any other published list of student achievement.
· The student’s name won’t appear in the graduation program.
Just wanted to help you make sure you picked the option you intended here. If you have specific questions, the Registrar, Shelby Dawes, 456-7521, would be a good person to ask.
Yearbook - be sure to purchase one as you don't want to wait until June. Senior pictures - the yearbook uses the photo taken on check-in day for the Senior section. If these don't turn out well, retakes are scheduled for September 8th. If you have a wonderful senior photo taken at a studio, you can put this in the yearbook in the Baby Ad section. More information to follow later in the fall.
PTSA Information: Communication has been consolidated online www.newportptsa.org. Please fill out the goldenrod form for the Parent/Student directory and Knightline e-newsletter email updates. Please join the Newport PTSA with a single membership of $15 or family membership of $20. And there are lots of volunteer opportunities with the PTSA and Grad Knight!
Parking! Please read the policy and instructions thoroughly!
Yes, parking permits are $100. Fines must be paid prior to purchasing a parking permit. Proof of insurance and valid driver's license are required. Students and parents must read, complete, sign and date the parking application. If your student is unable to attend Check-In, parents can come in and take care of parking permits with ID and all the other student required documents at the scheduled time only. The same rules apply for parents and students...
The next flyer that I would like to draw your attention to is the Senior Activity/Expense timeline. Keep this handy as it is a pretty accurate timeline of activities as we lead up to graduation. This is different from the Senior Planning Calendar (attached) from the Counselors.
Graduation: Late breaking news that Graduation will be held this year at Hec Ed at the University of Washington campus on Monday, June 13th. More information will follow as the logistics are worked out.
Grad Knight 2011 "Uknighted We Stand" - this is the PTSA sponsored celebration after the graduation ceremony.
- Permission form. Today's ticket price are the lowest you will get! There will be a table at Check-In Days to turn in forms or ask questions.
- Volunteer form - we can't put this party on without your help!
- Newport Shores Garage Sale - Grad Knight fundraiser flyer
- Poinsettia and Wreath Sale flyer
- Homecoming Tailgate - come join us before the Homecoming Game at Newport on October 15th.
Senior Sweats - "To Infinity and Beyond" is the Senior theme for 2011. Please help support our student ASB officers and their fundraising efforts for prom and graduation. Sales from freshman sweats also support the senior fundraising efforts. And when the ASB officers start asking for volunteers for the Homecoming Dance (senior sponsored dance) be ready to volunteer!
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Counselor's Corner
Attached you will find a Senior Planning Calendar from the counseling center with important dates and information for your college bound student. Please print this and keep a copy handy for you and your student! Thank you Alicia Williams for the updated version!
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More Volunteers Needed for Check-In Days
August 18th; 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Seniors), 9:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Juniors) and August 19th; 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Sophomores), 9:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Freshmen). Volunteers receive training to help make student locker assignments, distribute METRO or parking passes, hand out gym shirts (freshman only) and distribute schedules. Prefer volunteers who can work the entire shift. Please indicate what times you are available. Students are welcome as runners. Contact: Tira Villanueva tira.villanueva@verizonbusiness.com or send an email directly to me if you are able to help.
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Grad Knight 2011 link on the PTSA website...we should see the www.ptsa.org/class2011 webpage live soon. You will be able to access information regarding Grad Knight, purchase Grad Knight Tickets, poinsettias and more! Stay tuned!
Fall Packet
Counselor's Corner - Senior Planning Calendar/Checklist
Volunteers Needed for Check-In Days
Grad Knight 2011 link on the PTSA website
--
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
www.newportptsa.org/Class2011
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Fall Packet
Let's go through a few important items in the fall packet for the last time. Seniors turn out for Check-In Day on Wednesday, August 18th. Please follow the arrival times listed in the packet.
Have I ever mentioned how surprised students are when they show up to check-in day and realize they actually have to pay their fines? Your student will not be able to turn out for fall sports, purchase ASB, or receive their parking permit if a fine is not resolved. Your student can pay the fine prior to Check-In Day 1-12 and 1-3 M-F in the accountant's office or on Check-In Day.
Student Profile
Release of Information about student: for privacy reasons, many parents check N to the question here “Should directory information be released as explained above? Please read this paragraph carefully. It means that…..
· The family won’t be in the directory (unless they fill out the directory form and opt back in).
· The student’s name won’t appear on the honor roll or any other published list of student achievement.
· The student’s name won’t appear in the graduation program.
Just wanted to help you make sure you picked the option you intended here. If you have specific questions, the Registrar, Shelby Dawes, 456-7521, would be a good person to ask.
Yearbook - be sure to purchase one as you don't want to wait until June. Senior pictures - the yearbook uses the photo taken on check-in day for the Senior section. If these don't turn out well, retakes are scheduled for September 8th. If you have a wonderful senior photo taken at a studio, you can put this in the yearbook in the Baby Ad section. More information to follow later in the fall.
PTSA Information: Communication has been consolidated online www.newportptsa.org. Please fill out the goldenrod form for the Parent/Student directory and Knightline e-newsletter email updates. Please join the Newport PTSA with a single membership of $15 or family membership of $20. And there are lots of volunteer opportunities with the PTSA and Grad Knight!
Parking! Please read the policy and instructions thoroughly!
Yes, parking permits are $100. Fines must be paid prior to purchasing a parking permit. Proof of insurance and valid driver's license are required. Students and parents must read, complete, sign and date the parking application. If your student is unable to attend Check-In, parents can come in and take care of parking permits with ID and all the other student required documents at the scheduled time only. The same rules apply for parents and students...
The next flyer that I would like to draw your attention to is the Senior Activity/Expense timeline. Keep this handy as it is a pretty accurate timeline of activities as we lead up to graduation. This is different from the Senior Planning Calendar (attached) from the Counselors.
Graduation: Late breaking news that Graduation will be held this year at Hec Ed at the University of Washington campus on Monday, June 13th. More information will follow as the logistics are worked out.
Grad Knight 2011 "Uknighted We Stand" - this is the PTSA sponsored celebration after the graduation ceremony.
- Permission form. Today's ticket price are the lowest you will get! There will be a table at Check-In Days to turn in forms or ask questions.
- Volunteer form - we can't put this party on without your help!
- Newport Shores Garage Sale - Grad Knight fundraiser flyer
- Poinsettia and Wreath Sale flyer
- Homecoming Tailgate - come join us before the Homecoming Game at Newport on October 15th.
Senior Sweats - "To Infinity and Beyond" is the Senior theme for 2011. Please help support our student ASB officers and their fundraising efforts for prom and graduation. Sales from freshman sweats also support the senior fundraising efforts. And when the ASB officers start asking for volunteers for the Homecoming Dance (senior sponsored dance) be ready to volunteer!
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Counselor's Corner
Attached you will find a Senior Planning Calendar from the counseling center with important dates and information for your college bound student. Please print this and keep a copy handy for you and your student! Thank you Alicia Williams for the updated version!
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More Volunteers Needed for Check-In Days
August 18th; 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Seniors), 9:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Juniors) and August 19th; 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Sophomores), 9:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Freshmen). Volunteers receive training to help make student locker assignments, distribute METRO or parking passes, hand out gym shirts (freshman only) and distribute schedules. Prefer volunteers who can work the entire shift. Please indicate what times you are available. Students are welcome as runners. Contact: Tira Villanueva tira.villanueva@verizonbusiness.com or send an email directly to me if you are able to help.
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Grad Knight 2011 link on the PTSA website...we should see the www.ptsa.org/class2011 webpage live soon. You will be able to access information regarding Grad Knight, purchase Grad Knight Tickets, poinsettias and more! Stay tuned!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
For SENIOR Parents!!!
Hello Senior parents! Hard to believe isn't it? I think this goes without saying, there will be a lot more class specific information coming your way this next school year.
Below you will find an updated version of an email I sent regarding senior activities as well as what to expect for (approximate) senior year expenses.
Important dates to get on your calendar:
Back-to-school Check-In for seniors: Wednesday, August 18th (packets will be sent home early August)
First day of school: August 30th
Have a wonderful, relaxing summer!
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
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Grad Knight (senior party)
Grad Knight is 100% sponsored/financed/planned/executed by the 2011 Grad Knight Committee of Newport’s PTSA. Grad Knight is a safe, extremely well supervised, all-night party immediately following graduation. And it is a complete surprise for the students as they have no knowledge of the venues and activities. As hard as this may be to believe today, our kids will feel incredibly close to one another the week of graduation and will eagerly embrace this one last chance to be together.
The party is completely alcohol & drug-free. Graduates bring nothing with them and no one can crash the party. No one can leave early. It’s carefully chaperoned. Our graduates get to enjoy being with one another without any "distractions".
Grad Knight can be very expensive. Upwards of $45,000 to $50,000, if past parties are any indication. The average cost per attendee can range from $150 - $175, depending on how many kids attend. Tickets to Grad Knight generally go for about $100 -$125 and the Grad Knight committee generally makes sure full or partial scholarships are available for students unable to pay. Students will need to see their counselor if a scholarship is needed.
There will be GRAD KNIGHT 2011 information in your back-to-school packets in August. In this packet will be the lowest price ticket offer for Grad Knight 2011. Consider taking advantage of this as the price will increase during the school year.
Our class got a very early start with fundraising our sophomore and junior year with towel sales, VINO events, letter writing campaigns and we benefit a bit each year as parties end the year with extra money. PTSA has a tradition of splitting leftover Grad Knight Party funds among the three remaining classes.
Please support our events this upcoming year and help in whatever way you can as our fabulous chair, Tira Villaneuva and the rest of the Grad Knight committee work to raise money for this event!
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Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate is the other event sponsored entirely by Newport’s PTSA and is held in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Newport.
Baccalaureate is an inspirational, uplifting, and often very moving presentation that celebrates where students have been and where they are going. There is a guest speaker and 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. This is a nice event to invite friends & family to, because there’s lots of time to visit after.
And because it’s a PTSA event, there is a reception and treats afterwards. Thank you Teresa Pates for volunteering to chair this event for our seniors and families.
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Prom & Graduation
These are truly the “main events” for our students. Both are sponsored by the school, and paid for out of the funds raised by our students (ASB) throughout their high school years. Money made by selling class sweats & putting on events such as Homecoming go toward both Prom and Graduation. Our ASB officers will be sponsoring two dances this upcoming year to help fund prom and graduation.
The ASB advisor for the class of 2011 is Suzi Golden. She has been working with our ASB officers for the last 3 years. The ASB officers have great plans for Senior year! Thank you Suzi!
Graduation
As long as I have been at Newport the graduation ceremony has been held at Meydenbauer Center. Meydenbauer Center is really a nice place for our graduation – it’s close by, it accommodates guests in wheelchairs, and has enough space for our crowd. With all the levels of the building it does present a challenge for families to gather and take pictures before your student changes clothes and checks in for Grad Knight. (If you have any questions about other venues, feel free to ask me. Each one has significant drawbacks.)
Tickets: Our class is quite large, so we are not likely to get unlimited tickets per student. Each student gets 4 tickets. Additional tickets require filling out a form and we will pay for extras (approximately $5 per ticket). Just want you all to be prepared.
Graduation features two student speakers (one student-selected & one staff-selected) and two faculty speakers chosen by the students. Students chosen to perform musically are selected in an audition held in the Spring of Senior year. They all do an excellent job. The ceremony is MC’d by the Senior Class President and student names are announced by the Senior Class officers.
Few students attend a graduation until they are graduating, and they approach the ceremony with a vast array of emotions, ranging from tremendous glee to serious appreciation for the gravity of the occasion. What I’m trying to say is that they (or at least several of them) quite understandably don’t know how to behave. They manage fairly well despite their excitement.
Students who have earned a GPA of 3.5 or above wear honor cords (gold cords) around their necks. Students who have earned scores of 3 or better on at least three AP courses wear AP capes (sort of a gold collar). Note that since scores aren’t available by graduation, these scores have to have been earned by the end of Jr. year.
The printed program shows which students were ranked in the top 5% of the class, which had GPA’s of 3.5 or above, which had AP capes, and which were in Spanish Immersion, A separate handout lists the awards, honors, and scholarships earned by students (see Senior Awards Night).
Wherever graduation takes place, it’s crowded and there is very little time to visit with your graduate immediately after the ceremony as they must change clothes, give you all their stuff and get checked-in for Grad Knight. So be prepared for some quick pictures and good bye's.
We will have the graduation date confirmed very soon and I will let you know as soon as I know. (Tentative date is June 13th)
Prom
Our Senior Class officers will do almost all the planning for the Prom. They’ll do all the footwork to choose a suitable venue (based on what they can afford!) and make all other arrangements.
Newport’s administration actively keeps the cost of tickets low to ensure that price is not a barrier to attendance. The Activities office also keeps a supply of formal gowns on hand for students who are not able to purchase a dress. Any student who needs financial help with the costs of prom can talk with a counselor about options. This year the tickets were $45.
Prom 2011 is historically the first Saturday in June. I will keep you informed once the date is set. The venue is usually a closely guarded secret until close to the actual date.
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Senior Awards Night
Every year Newport’s graduating class includes dozens of scholarship winners and academic achievers who deserve special recognition. The school could truly spend days honoring them all, but some of you might not have time for that. Instead, we have a lovely evening of awards. Students who will be honored are invited to attend. There is often a musical performance.
This is a school-sponsored event. Honorees are listed in the final edition of the Knightline each year. They cover pages!!
Some honors are scholarships that students have applied for. Information about these scholarships comes from Sally Owen in the Counselors’ office at Newport. I will keep you informed of deadlines for scholarships as best I can.
There are two awards that are given automatically to students who have earned them:
- The President’s Education Award is given to all students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher AND attained an SAT score in the 85th percentile or higher. One hundred sixty-three students in the Class of 2010 earned this honor.
- “Washington State Honors” which is bestowed on students who finish in the top 10% of all Washington students for the year based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores.
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Senior Edition of Knightlife
The June edition of the student newspaper, Knightlife, is devoted to seniors. There are pictures, ABC Awards, stories and where everyone is going to college. This issue of the paper is not budgeted for in the student newspaper budget, so the class must fund it out of ASB funds, or wherever else they can scrounge up about $1,000. They usually think about it in May, when their options are very limited. If you know of a way to solve this problem, contact a senior class officer. They would be grateful, but don’t know it yet.
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Senior Pictures/Portraits
If you are planning on having a senior portrait done of your graduate, you will need to arrange this with the studio of your choice. The pictures will be for your mantel, your grandparents, and possibly your graduation announcements. They won’t be included in the student section of the Yearbook. The picture used for this is the one taken on Check in day or Picture Makeup day by Dorian, this year’s yearbook company. Costs for senior portraits can range from $300-$700 depending on studio and what you want as far as packages offered. Many studios offer early bird deals in June & July.
There will be an option available to buy a “baby ad” in the back of the yearbook. These are quarter and half page ads that parents use as an opportunity to run their favorite baby picture and sometimes the senior portrait. You can put in a personal note to your child as a memory. The deadline to submit this has not yet been finalized, but will probably be in November/December. These ads prices can range from $50-$250.
Several studios ask students to be “reps”. They then ask those students to give them the names and addresses of everyone they know, and in return they get a free portrait or something. If a student uses that studio, and says they were referred by the rep, then they often get free wallets or some other freebie. It is all a private arrangement between the students and the studios. The school is not involved in any way. A word of caution: we have discovered that the way some reps were getting names of all their friends, and of the entire senior class, was to go through the PTA Directory and copy down names and addresses. The problem? It is an illegal use of the Directory.
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Graduation Expenses (Cap & Gown/Announcements)
Jostens is the company that works with Newport for graduation. They offer cap & gown packages as well as announcements and invitations. Cap & gown packages range from approximately $36 - $91. Announcements can range from $13 - $65 with additional expenses if you order foil name cards, labels, inserts etc. Some students also order class rings through Jostens. The average student order is about $120.
Each grad purchase a red gown and the cap/tassel. If you previously purchased a gown for a sibling, you may re-use it (or borrow a neighbors). They iron beautifully.
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Miscellaneous Expenses:
- College Applications
- SAT/ACT Test (go to www.collegeboard.com for more information)
- AP Exams (they were $86 this year)
- ASB Cards ($60 this year)
- Yearbook (approximately $50-$55)
- Athletics Pay-to-Play ($100 per sport with a maximum $300 per family)
Below you will find an updated version of an email I sent regarding senior activities as well as what to expect for (approximate) senior year expenses.
Important dates to get on your calendar:
Back-to-school Check-In for seniors: Wednesday, August 18th (packets will be sent home early August)
First day of school: August 30th
Have a wonderful, relaxing summer!
--
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
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Grad Knight (senior party)
Grad Knight is 100% sponsored/financed/planned/executed by the 2011 Grad Knight Committee of Newport’s PTSA. Grad Knight is a safe, extremely well supervised, all-night party immediately following graduation. And it is a complete surprise for the students as they have no knowledge of the venues and activities. As hard as this may be to believe today, our kids will feel incredibly close to one another the week of graduation and will eagerly embrace this one last chance to be together.
The party is completely alcohol & drug-free. Graduates bring nothing with them and no one can crash the party. No one can leave early. It’s carefully chaperoned. Our graduates get to enjoy being with one another without any "distractions".
Grad Knight can be very expensive. Upwards of $45,000 to $50,000, if past parties are any indication. The average cost per attendee can range from $150 - $175, depending on how many kids attend. Tickets to Grad Knight generally go for about $100 -$125 and the Grad Knight committee generally makes sure full or partial scholarships are available for students unable to pay. Students will need to see their counselor if a scholarship is needed.
There will be GRAD KNIGHT 2011 information in your back-to-school packets in August. In this packet will be the lowest price ticket offer for Grad Knight 2011. Consider taking advantage of this as the price will increase during the school year.
Our class got a very early start with fundraising our sophomore and junior year with towel sales, VINO events, letter writing campaigns and we benefit a bit each year as parties end the year with extra money. PTSA has a tradition of splitting leftover Grad Knight Party funds among the three remaining classes.
Please support our events this upcoming year and help in whatever way you can as our fabulous chair, Tira Villaneuva and the rest of the Grad Knight committee work to raise money for this event!
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Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate is the other event sponsored entirely by Newport’s PTSA and is held in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Newport.
Baccalaureate is an inspirational, uplifting, and often very moving presentation that celebrates where students have been and where they are going. There is a guest speaker and 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. This is a nice event to invite friends & family to, because there’s lots of time to visit after.
And because it’s a PTSA event, there is a reception and treats afterwards. Thank you Teresa Pates for volunteering to chair this event for our seniors and families.
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Prom & Graduation
These are truly the “main events” for our students. Both are sponsored by the school, and paid for out of the funds raised by our students (ASB) throughout their high school years. Money made by selling class sweats & putting on events such as Homecoming go toward both Prom and Graduation. Our ASB officers will be sponsoring two dances this upcoming year to help fund prom and graduation.
The ASB advisor for the class of 2011 is Suzi Golden. She has been working with our ASB officers for the last 3 years. The ASB officers have great plans for Senior year! Thank you Suzi!
Graduation
As long as I have been at Newport the graduation ceremony has been held at Meydenbauer Center. Meydenbauer Center is really a nice place for our graduation – it’s close by, it accommodates guests in wheelchairs, and has enough space for our crowd. With all the levels of the building it does present a challenge for families to gather and take pictures before your student changes clothes and checks in for Grad Knight. (If you have any questions about other venues, feel free to ask me. Each one has significant drawbacks.)
Tickets: Our class is quite large, so we are not likely to get unlimited tickets per student. Each student gets 4 tickets. Additional tickets require filling out a form and we will pay for extras (approximately $5 per ticket). Just want you all to be prepared.
Graduation features two student speakers (one student-selected & one staff-selected) and two faculty speakers chosen by the students. Students chosen to perform musically are selected in an audition held in the Spring of Senior year. They all do an excellent job. The ceremony is MC’d by the Senior Class President and student names are announced by the Senior Class officers.
Few students attend a graduation until they are graduating, and they approach the ceremony with a vast array of emotions, ranging from tremendous glee to serious appreciation for the gravity of the occasion. What I’m trying to say is that they (or at least several of them) quite understandably don’t know how to behave. They manage fairly well despite their excitement.
Students who have earned a GPA of 3.5 or above wear honor cords (gold cords) around their necks. Students who have earned scores of 3 or better on at least three AP courses wear AP capes (sort of a gold collar). Note that since scores aren’t available by graduation, these scores have to have been earned by the end of Jr. year.
The printed program shows which students were ranked in the top 5% of the class, which had GPA’s of 3.5 or above, which had AP capes, and which were in Spanish Immersion, A separate handout lists the awards, honors, and scholarships earned by students (see Senior Awards Night).
Wherever graduation takes place, it’s crowded and there is very little time to visit with your graduate immediately after the ceremony as they must change clothes, give you all their stuff and get checked-in for Grad Knight. So be prepared for some quick pictures and good bye's.
We will have the graduation date confirmed very soon and I will let you know as soon as I know. (Tentative date is June 13th)
Prom
Our Senior Class officers will do almost all the planning for the Prom. They’ll do all the footwork to choose a suitable venue (based on what they can afford!) and make all other arrangements.
Newport’s administration actively keeps the cost of tickets low to ensure that price is not a barrier to attendance. The Activities office also keeps a supply of formal gowns on hand for students who are not able to purchase a dress. Any student who needs financial help with the costs of prom can talk with a counselor about options. This year the tickets were $45.
Prom 2011 is historically the first Saturday in June. I will keep you informed once the date is set. The venue is usually a closely guarded secret until close to the actual date.
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Senior Awards Night
Every year Newport’s graduating class includes dozens of scholarship winners and academic achievers who deserve special recognition. The school could truly spend days honoring them all, but some of you might not have time for that. Instead, we have a lovely evening of awards. Students who will be honored are invited to attend. There is often a musical performance.
This is a school-sponsored event. Honorees are listed in the final edition of the Knightline each year. They cover pages!!
Some honors are scholarships that students have applied for. Information about these scholarships comes from Sally Owen in the Counselors’ office at Newport. I will keep you informed of deadlines for scholarships as best I can.
There are two awards that are given automatically to students who have earned them:
- The President’s Education Award is given to all students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher AND attained an SAT score in the 85th percentile or higher. One hundred sixty-three students in the Class of 2010 earned this honor.
- “Washington State Honors” which is bestowed on students who finish in the top 10% of all Washington students for the year based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores.
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Senior Edition of Knightlife
The June edition of the student newspaper, Knightlife, is devoted to seniors. There are pictures, ABC Awards, stories and where everyone is going to college. This issue of the paper is not budgeted for in the student newspaper budget, so the class must fund it out of ASB funds, or wherever else they can scrounge up about $1,000. They usually think about it in May, when their options are very limited. If you know of a way to solve this problem, contact a senior class officer. They would be grateful, but don’t know it yet.
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Senior Pictures/Portraits
If you are planning on having a senior portrait done of your graduate, you will need to arrange this with the studio of your choice. The pictures will be for your mantel, your grandparents, and possibly your graduation announcements. They won’t be included in the student section of the Yearbook. The picture used for this is the one taken on Check in day or Picture Makeup day by Dorian, this year’s yearbook company. Costs for senior portraits can range from $300-$700 depending on studio and what you want as far as packages offered. Many studios offer early bird deals in June & July.
There will be an option available to buy a “baby ad” in the back of the yearbook. These are quarter and half page ads that parents use as an opportunity to run their favorite baby picture and sometimes the senior portrait. You can put in a personal note to your child as a memory. The deadline to submit this has not yet been finalized, but will probably be in November/December. These ads prices can range from $50-$250.
Several studios ask students to be “reps”. They then ask those students to give them the names and addresses of everyone they know, and in return they get a free portrait or something. If a student uses that studio, and says they were referred by the rep, then they often get free wallets or some other freebie. It is all a private arrangement between the students and the studios. The school is not involved in any way. A word of caution: we have discovered that the way some reps were getting names of all their friends, and of the entire senior class, was to go through the PTA Directory and copy down names and addresses. The problem? It is an illegal use of the Directory.
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Graduation Expenses (Cap & Gown/Announcements)
Jostens is the company that works with Newport for graduation. They offer cap & gown packages as well as announcements and invitations. Cap & gown packages range from approximately $36 - $91. Announcements can range from $13 - $65 with additional expenses if you order foil name cards, labels, inserts etc. Some students also order class rings through Jostens. The average student order is about $120.
Each grad purchase a red gown and the cap/tassel. If you previously purchased a gown for a sibling, you may re-use it (or borrow a neighbors). They iron beautifully.
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Miscellaneous Expenses:
- College Applications
- SAT/ACT Test (go to www.collegeboard.com for more information)
- AP Exams (they were $86 this year)
- ASB Cards ($60 this year)
- Yearbook (approximately $50-$55)
- Athletics Pay-to-Play ($100 per sport with a maximum $300 per family)
Last Junior email!
A few odds and ends as we finish the year. The Farewell and Moving Up Assembly is this Friday, Baccalaureate 2010 on Sunday and finals next week! Assembly and Finals Schedule below.
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
25th Anniversary of PRISM Celebration/Farewell to Stevenson Elementary - Friday, June 11th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Please join current and former PRISM teachers, Stevenson specialists and staff members for a reunion and retrospective slideshow commemorating the elementary gifted program’s years at Stevenson Elementary. Additionally, the event will celebrate Ms. Paula Fraser’s contributions to the PRISM program as she retires from teaching and moves on to exciting new endeavors. All past and present PRISM families are invited
A potluck dessert reception will follow. Questions – Contact Cerys Maring at cmmail@gmail.com, or Stevenson office at 425-456-6000
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Microsoft Apprentice Program
Microsoft is now accepting applications for their 2010-11 Apprentice Program. If you will be a junior or senior and have an interest in business or marketing, check out this opportunity. Applications are due 6/18. Apply online at www.teenjobs.org Need more information, come to the Career Center.
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College Search:
…CTCL Colleges That Change Lives will be in Seattle on Saturday, July 31st at 10:00 am in the Meydenbauer Center. For more information go to www.CTCL.org and click on CTCL Events.
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Community Service: 40 hours required to graduate
Don't wait until your senior year - get those hours in this summer! Here is a list of opportunities:
.…City of Bellevue “Summer Movies Volunteers Needed; Volunteers will pass out popcorn and summer movie flyers at the summer movies at Bellevue’s Downtown Park every Tuesday in July and august 7:00 – 9:00. Clean up crews needed as well. Call Dot at 425-452-4240.
… Bellevue Famers Market 2010 Season: the market will take place two day each week as follows; 05/13-10/14 every Thursday from 3-7, volunteers needed from 12-8pm and 06/05-11/20 every Saturday from 10-2, volunteers needed from 7-3pm. Contact Pete McDowell at pemcd1954@comcast.net or see Ms. Owen in counseling center for more information.
…City of Bellevue needs volunteers to help at day camps at the Highland Community Center, designed for kids ages 5-18 with developmental disabilities. Volunteers assist with community outings, park excursions, sports, interactive games and stimulation crafts Monday –Friday, 9:00 to 3:30 from June through August. Please call 425-452-7686 for more information or see Ms. Owen in the Counseling Center or www.bellevuewa.gov/volunteer.htm and click on the Community Volunteering Guide.
…City of Bellevue is hosting a Volunteer Job Fair, June 12th from 10:00 to 1:00 at the South Bellevue Community Center in Bellevue (14509 SE Newport Way). Stop by and learn about exciting volunteer opportunities with the City of Bellevue and other organizations throughout the community. Contact Shelly Shellabarger at 425-452-5375 or Volunteer@BellevueWA.gov.
...Cascade Striders is looking for volunteers for their track meet on Sat., June 12th. The meet will be held at Sammamish High School. For more information or to sign up;president@cascadestriders.com
…2010 Strawberry Festival; June 26th and 27th in the Crossroads Park. See Ms. Owen for an application
…Bellevue Family 4th; Sunday July 4th from 4:15 to 9:30. Register online at www.myparksandrecreation.com (program #47857) or email Pam Myers at pmyers@bellevuewa.gov
…The Children’s Response Center’s annual Taste of Main Fundraiser, August 21st from 11-5:00pm, is looking for volunteers to stamp passports at restaurants assist shop owners with children’s activities, staff resource table, sell tickets, set-up and break down. There are many shifts to choose from. Please contact: www.childrensresponsecenter.org or call Sally Martinez at 425-
…Kelsey Creek Farm After School Volunteers Needed: (register at www.myparksandrecreation.com)
…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 April, May, June or July. Contact: www.mtsgreenway.org or call 206-812-0122.
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Teen Parties
Just how much do you know about the parties your teen is going to? The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse found that 80% of parents don’t believe there teens are at parties where drugs and alcohol are present. That’s not what our teens are saying. In fact, 50% of teen partygoers attend parties where drugs and alcohol are present. Telling them your job is to help them learn to be safe is not the same as telling them you don’t trust them. Talk to the hosting parents ahead of time and ask them directly if alcohol, drugs or tobacco will be allowed at the party. Set a curfew and greet them when they come home. Create a safety plan with them so that they or someone else driving under the influence can make it home alive that night.
Scott Sturdivan, MA, CDP
Prevention/Interventionist
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SAT Prep Options for the summer:
There are many options to choose from if you are looking for practice tests, courses or tutoring for SAT prep. Some of these (but not limited too) are:
Kaplan http://www.kaptest.com
The Princeton Review http://www.princetonreview.com
SAT Prep http://satprep.org/ (NHS Honor Society offers discounted courses in the fall/spring)
Ivy Insiders www.ivyinsiders.com/andrew_west
There will be a FREE practice SAT exam held Saturday, June 12th 10:00-1:30 at the South Bellevue Community Center. FREE SAT prep workshop on June 30th at Newport High School from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Summer is the ideal time to focus on test prep without adding the workload of school! Please RSVP online at www.ivyinsiders.com/andrew_west to secure a spot and exam materials or find out more information. (Andrew is a 2009 Newport Grad attending Columbia University).
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Dates To Remember:
Graduation: June 14th, 7:00 PM, Meydenbauer Center
PTSA-sponsored Senior Party: June 14th, following graduation
Last Day of School: June 17
Check in Days: August 18 (Seniors/Juniors), August 19 (Sophomores/Freshmen)
First Day of School: August 30
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
25th Anniversary of PRISM Celebration/Farewell to Stevenson Elementary - Friday, June 11th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Please join current and former PRISM teachers, Stevenson specialists and staff members for a reunion and retrospective slideshow commemorating the elementary gifted program’s years at Stevenson Elementary. Additionally, the event will celebrate Ms. Paula Fraser’s contributions to the PRISM program as she retires from teaching and moves on to exciting new endeavors. All past and present PRISM families are invited
A potluck dessert reception will follow. Questions – Contact Cerys Maring at cmmail@gmail.com, or Stevenson office at 425-456-6000
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Microsoft Apprentice Program
Microsoft is now accepting applications for their 2010-11 Apprentice Program. If you will be a junior or senior and have an interest in business or marketing, check out this opportunity. Applications are due 6/18. Apply online at www.teenjobs.org Need more information, come to the Career Center.
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College Search:
…CTCL Colleges That Change Lives will be in Seattle on Saturday, July 31st at 10:00 am in the Meydenbauer Center. For more information go to www.CTCL.org and click on CTCL Events.
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Community Service: 40 hours required to graduate
Don't wait until your senior year - get those hours in this summer! Here is a list of opportunities:
.…City of Bellevue “Summer Movies Volunteers Needed; Volunteers will pass out popcorn and summer movie flyers at the summer movies at Bellevue’s Downtown Park every Tuesday in July and august 7:00 – 9:00. Clean up crews needed as well. Call Dot at 425-452-4240.
… Bellevue Famers Market 2010 Season: the market will take place two day each week as follows; 05/13-10/14 every Thursday from 3-7, volunteers needed from 12-8pm and 06/05-11/20 every Saturday from 10-2, volunteers needed from 7-3pm. Contact Pete McDowell at pemcd1954@comcast.net or see Ms. Owen in counseling center for more information.
…City of Bellevue needs volunteers to help at day camps at the Highland Community Center, designed for kids ages 5-18 with developmental disabilities. Volunteers assist with community outings, park excursions, sports, interactive games and stimulation crafts Monday –Friday, 9:00 to 3:30 from June through August. Please call 425-452-7686 for more information or see Ms. Owen in the Counseling Center or www.bellevuewa.gov/volunteer.htm and click on the Community Volunteering Guide.
…City of Bellevue is hosting a Volunteer Job Fair, June 12th from 10:00 to 1:00 at the South Bellevue Community Center in Bellevue (14509 SE Newport Way). Stop by and learn about exciting volunteer opportunities with the City of Bellevue and other organizations throughout the community. Contact Shelly Shellabarger at 425-452-5375 or Volunteer@BellevueWA.gov.
...Cascade Striders is looking for volunteers for their track meet on Sat., June 12th. The meet will be held at Sammamish High School. For more information or to sign up;president@cascadestriders.com
…2010 Strawberry Festival; June 26th and 27th in the Crossroads Park. See Ms. Owen for an application
…Bellevue Family 4th; Sunday July 4th from 4:15 to 9:30. Register online at www.myparksandrecreation.com (program #47857) or email Pam Myers at pmyers@bellevuewa.gov
…The Children’s Response Center’s annual Taste of Main Fundraiser, August 21st from 11-5:00pm, is looking for volunteers to stamp passports at restaurants assist shop owners with children’s activities, staff resource table, sell tickets, set-up and break down. There are many shifts to choose from. Please contact: www.childrensresponsecenter.org or call Sally Martinez at 425-
…Kelsey Creek Farm After School Volunteers Needed: (register at www.myparksandrecreation.com)
…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 April, May, June or July. Contact: www.mtsgreenway.org or call 206-812-0122.
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Teen Parties
Just how much do you know about the parties your teen is going to? The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse found that 80% of parents don’t believe there teens are at parties where drugs and alcohol are present. That’s not what our teens are saying. In fact, 50% of teen partygoers attend parties where drugs and alcohol are present. Telling them your job is to help them learn to be safe is not the same as telling them you don’t trust them. Talk to the hosting parents ahead of time and ask them directly if alcohol, drugs or tobacco will be allowed at the party. Set a curfew and greet them when they come home. Create a safety plan with them so that they or someone else driving under the influence can make it home alive that night.
Scott Sturdivan, MA, CDP
Prevention/Interventionist
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SAT Prep Options for the summer:
There are many options to choose from if you are looking for practice tests, courses or tutoring for SAT prep. Some of these (but not limited too) are:
Kaplan http://www.kaptest.com
The Princeton Review http://www.princetonreview.com
SAT Prep http://satprep.org/ (NHS Honor Society offers discounted courses in the fall/spring)
Ivy Insiders www.ivyinsiders.com/andrew_west
There will be a FREE practice SAT exam held Saturday, June 12th 10:00-1:30 at the South Bellevue Community Center. FREE SAT prep workshop on June 30th at Newport High School from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Summer is the ideal time to focus on test prep without adding the workload of school! Please RSVP online at www.ivyinsiders.com/andrew_west to secure a spot and exam materials or find out more information. (Andrew is a 2009 Newport Grad attending Columbia University).
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Dates To Remember:
Graduation: June 14th, 7:00 PM, Meydenbauer Center
PTSA-sponsored Senior Party: June 14th, following graduation
Last Day of School: June 17
Check in Days: August 18 (Seniors/Juniors), August 19 (Sophomores/Freshmen)
First Day of School: August 30
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Class Schedules 2010-2011
Hello SENIOR parents! Just a quick note from the school administration about schedules. Expect another email from me at the end of the week with senior specific information!
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
2010-2011 Schedules
On Wednesday, June 16th we will be handing out schedules to students for the 2010-2011 school year.
Please note that this will be your student’s preliminary class schedule. The final schedule will be provided at the start of the school year. Every attempt has been made to honor requests for elective classes. When this was not possible, an alternate was used. If your student did not select alternates during the scheduling process or the alternates they selected did not fit, an elective class was chosen that would fit into their schedule. In some cases, your student’s schedule may be missing a class period. We will be working over the summer to fill this hole and to complete your student’s schedule by Back-to-School Days. (Wednesday Aug 18th for 11th & 12th grades and Thursday, Aug 19th for 9th and 10th grades)
Please also note that the only course corrections that will be considered to this schedule are those regarding inaccurate level placements and readjustments needed due to summer school completion. The order of periods may change due to class size balancing prior to the start of school.
-Newport Administration
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Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
2010-2011 Schedules
On Wednesday, June 16th we will be handing out schedules to students for the 2010-2011 school year.
Please note that this will be your student’s preliminary class schedule. The final schedule will be provided at the start of the school year. Every attempt has been made to honor requests for elective classes. When this was not possible, an alternate was used. If your student did not select alternates during the scheduling process or the alternates they selected did not fit, an elective class was chosen that would fit into their schedule. In some cases, your student’s schedule may be missing a class period. We will be working over the summer to fill this hole and to complete your student’s schedule by Back-to-School Days. (Wednesday Aug 18th for 11th & 12th grades and Thursday, Aug 19th for 9th and 10th grades)
Please also note that the only course corrections that will be considered to this schedule are those regarding inaccurate level placements and readjustments needed due to summer school completion. The order of periods may change due to class size balancing prior to the start of school.
-Newport Administration
Sunday, May 23, 2010
18 days left - who's counting?
Only 18 days left, but who’s counting?! As usual for this time of the year, there is A LOT going on...
Graduation 2010
PTSA Meeting - Wednesday, May 26th 7 pm @ NHS Library
Sign up for the KNIGHTLINE
Cheer Tryouts
Library Fines
Locker Clean Out
Summer School
Knight Valor
College Search
Spring Musical - Little Shop of Horrors
Shoes for Haiti
Community Service Hours
Message to Parents - Drug & Alcohol Specialist
Missing Emails
Looking Ahead to Senior Year
Finals Schedule
Dates to Remember
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
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Graduation 2010-volunteers stil needed!
- I still need about 8 people to bake 2 dozen cookies for Baccalaureate, June 13th
- I still need about 10 more volunteers to help on June 14th 8:00 - 10:30 to help the 2010 grads check-in for Grad KNight
And many thanks to those of you who have already offered to help! I know how busy the end of the school year gets!
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Eric Dawes, PTSA President - Join us for the last "family-focused" PTSA meeting
We encourage you to attend our May 26th, Wednesday night meeting – at 7:00 pm in the NHS Library -- WITH your students as we discuss the status of risky behaviors at Newport. With Graduation and summer approaching, this is a good opportunity to talk about what temptations are available to Newport students with regard to drinking, substance availability -- even holding those "I'd rather they drink at my house than somewhere else" parties. Drug Intervention Counselor Scott Sturdivan and Bellevue Police Resource Officer Greg Mills will be on hand to help with our awareness of what happens on and near our own campus. It's not a lecture -- we hope it's a chance for you to learn the facts which you can use at home to further the discussion should you choose to do so. We'll even have a cash door prize drawing for the students who donate an hour of their time.
The second agenda item of our meeting is recognizing the extraordinary volunteers who have stepped up this year. We hope you can be there to express your appreciation for the work they do to make Newport that much better.
Are you receiving the weekly Knightline emails?
Hopefully we've done a pretty thorough check to be sure people are receiving the weekly email reminders from PTSA. Our Knightline has moved online and is updated each week … it can be viewed at www.newportptsa.org/Knightline. If you are receiving THIS email but not receiving the weekly reminder email you should check the www.newportptsa.org website. Click on "MY NEWPORT", enter your email address and if it is not present, be sure to add it. Next year we'll be combining our class and Knightline lists to be sure you're receiving all communication from Newport!
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Cheer Try-Outs
Packets will be available outside the ASB Secretary’s Office starting Monday, May 24th.
Tryouts will be June 4, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Mandatory Cheer/Parent Meeting – Tuesday, June 1st, 7:00 pm, NHS Library.
Packets are due Thursday, June 3rd. Physicals must be current.
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Avoid Library Fines!
All library materials are due on May 28; please return your checked out items on time to avoid late fees or charges.
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Locker Clean Out
There will be a school-wide locker clean out on June 2, at the end of 2nd period. Please check the list outside of the main office to see if you have a locker assigned to you. If you do, you will be responsible for having it cleared out and checked off by a staff member during the clean out time.
Failure to do this will result in a fine.
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Summer School
Summer school information has arrived and spots are on a first come first served basis. Please see you counselor for the registration form.
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Knight Valor
If you earned Knight Valor this year, but didn’t get your certificate and pin at the assembly, please go to the Counseling Center and pick it up.
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College Search
…Boston College will host a presentation on Sunday, May 23 at 3:00 pm at the Seattle Preparatory School in Seattle. For additional information and to RSVP please visit the following website: www.bc.edu/eagleoverview .
…Exploring Educational Excellence on May 27. Brown, Columbia, Cornell, and Rice Universities and the University of Chicago will have an informational session to learn more about admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. Session will be held at The Westin Seattle from 7:30 to 9:30. For more information and to register: www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org
…CTCL Colleges That Change Lives will be in Seattle on Saturday, July 31 at 10:00 am in the Meydenbauer Center. For more information go to www.CTCL.org and click on CTCL Events.
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Little Shop Of Horrors - Spring Musical
Looking for great entertainment over Memorial Day Weekend? Come see NHS Drama Department's performance of the musical classic Little Shop of Horrors. Performances are May 27-29 at 7:30 pm, with a special matinee Saturday, May 29 at 2:00 pm. Bring the whole family! Tickets are $6 students/$8 adults and will be for sale during the week of May 24.
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Shoes for Haiti
Do you have old shoes kicking around your closet? Give those old shoes new life by donating them to those in need. Take your old shoes to your 2nd period class to support the 1000 Pairs of Shoes for Haiti “Shoe-raiser,” sponsored by Newport Yearbook. Competition deadline: June 8. The second period with the most donations will win a prize!
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Community Service: 40 hours of Community Service - - - a BSD Graduation Requirement
Do you have community service questions or forms to turn in? Drop them off in the Counseling Center.
Looking for volunteer hours - lots of opportunities now through the summer! Have your student go to the Counseling Center for more information.
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Message to Parents: YOUR WORDS, ACTIONS COUNT
It is essential for parents to recognize that their words and actions count when it comes to substance abuse discussions. Dr. Phillippe Cunningham, Research Scientist at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Medical University of South Carolina, explains, "Kids who are close to their parents are less likely to engage in a whole host of risky behaviors, including drug and alcohol abuse."
Initiate conversations about drugs and why they're harmful during the course of normal activities. Use blocks of time such as after dinner, before bedtime, before school, or on the drive to or from school and extracurricular activities. Talk with your kids each day after school. Know what they are involved in, who their friends are, and help them manage their free time. Parental involvement is an extremely powerful drug prevention measure. Your teens may be pressing for independence, but the truth is they need to hear from you and want you involved in their lives. Feel comfortable with your words and saying things like, "I would be very disappointed if you started using drugs or if you even tried them once," or "I love you and I want the best for you, so I hope you won't try any drugs." Give honest answers to tough questions, and do not make up what you do not know.
Scott Sturdivan, MA, CDP
Prevention/Interventionist
Newport: T (7-10:30); W (7-3:30); Th (7-11)
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Missing Emails
With senior year approaching, I have been doing some housekeeping of my Class of 2011 list. I will be sending out a lot more "class specific" stuff this next year.I am missing emails for about 25 students. Emails have either changed, are undeliverable or I have never had them.
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Dates to Remember
Prom: June 5
Senior Awards: June 8
PTSA Inspirational Event: June 13, 2:00 pm, Performing Arts Center
Graduation: June 14, 7:00 PM, Meydenbauer Center
Last Day of School: June 17
Check in Days: August 18 (Seniors/Juniors), August 19 (Sophomores/Freshmen)
First Day of School: August 30
Graduation 2010
PTSA Meeting - Wednesday, May 26th 7 pm @ NHS Library
Sign up for the KNIGHTLINE
Cheer Tryouts
Library Fines
Locker Clean Out
Summer School
Knight Valor
College Search
Spring Musical - Little Shop of Horrors
Shoes for Haiti
Community Service Hours
Message to Parents - Drug & Alcohol Specialist
Missing Emails
Looking Ahead to Senior Year
Finals Schedule
Dates to Remember
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
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Graduation 2010-volunteers stil needed!
- I still need about 8 people to bake 2 dozen cookies for Baccalaureate, June 13th
- I still need about 10 more volunteers to help on June 14th 8:00 - 10:30 to help the 2010 grads check-in for Grad KNight
And many thanks to those of you who have already offered to help! I know how busy the end of the school year gets!
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Eric Dawes, PTSA President - Join us for the last "family-focused" PTSA meeting
We encourage you to attend our May 26th, Wednesday night meeting – at 7:00 pm in the NHS Library -- WITH your students as we discuss the status of risky behaviors at Newport. With Graduation and summer approaching, this is a good opportunity to talk about what temptations are available to Newport students with regard to drinking, substance availability -- even holding those "I'd rather they drink at my house than somewhere else" parties. Drug Intervention Counselor Scott Sturdivan and Bellevue Police Resource Officer Greg Mills will be on hand to help with our awareness of what happens on and near our own campus. It's not a lecture -- we hope it's a chance for you to learn the facts which you can use at home to further the discussion should you choose to do so. We'll even have a cash door prize drawing for the students who donate an hour of their time.
The second agenda item of our meeting is recognizing the extraordinary volunteers who have stepped up this year. We hope you can be there to express your appreciation for the work they do to make Newport that much better.
Are you receiving the weekly Knightline emails?
Hopefully we've done a pretty thorough check to be sure people are receiving the weekly email reminders from PTSA. Our Knightline has moved online and is updated each week … it can be viewed at www.newportptsa.org/Knightline. If you are receiving THIS email but not receiving the weekly reminder email you should check the www.newportptsa.org website. Click on "MY NEWPORT", enter your email address and if it is not present, be sure to add it. Next year we'll be combining our class and Knightline lists to be sure you're receiving all communication from Newport!
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Cheer Try-Outs
Packets will be available outside the ASB Secretary’s Office starting Monday, May 24th.
Tryouts will be June 4, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Mandatory Cheer/Parent Meeting – Tuesday, June 1st, 7:00 pm, NHS Library.
Packets are due Thursday, June 3rd. Physicals must be current.
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Avoid Library Fines!
All library materials are due on May 28; please return your checked out items on time to avoid late fees or charges.
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Locker Clean Out
There will be a school-wide locker clean out on June 2, at the end of 2nd period. Please check the list outside of the main office to see if you have a locker assigned to you. If you do, you will be responsible for having it cleared out and checked off by a staff member during the clean out time.
Failure to do this will result in a fine.
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Summer School
Summer school information has arrived and spots are on a first come first served basis. Please see you counselor for the registration form.
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Knight Valor
If you earned Knight Valor this year, but didn’t get your certificate and pin at the assembly, please go to the Counseling Center and pick it up.
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College Search
…Boston College will host a presentation on Sunday, May 23 at 3:00 pm at the Seattle Preparatory School in Seattle. For additional information and to RSVP please visit the following website: www.bc.edu/eagleoverview .
…Exploring Educational Excellence on May 27. Brown, Columbia, Cornell, and Rice Universities and the University of Chicago will have an informational session to learn more about admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. Session will be held at The Westin Seattle from 7:30 to 9:30. For more information and to register: www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org
…CTCL Colleges That Change Lives will be in Seattle on Saturday, July 31 at 10:00 am in the Meydenbauer Center. For more information go to www.CTCL.org and click on CTCL Events.
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Little Shop Of Horrors - Spring Musical
Looking for great entertainment over Memorial Day Weekend? Come see NHS Drama Department's performance of the musical classic Little Shop of Horrors. Performances are May 27-29 at 7:30 pm, with a special matinee Saturday, May 29 at 2:00 pm. Bring the whole family! Tickets are $6 students/$8 adults and will be for sale during the week of May 24.
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Shoes for Haiti
Do you have old shoes kicking around your closet? Give those old shoes new life by donating them to those in need. Take your old shoes to your 2nd period class to support the 1000 Pairs of Shoes for Haiti “Shoe-raiser,” sponsored by Newport Yearbook. Competition deadline: June 8. The second period with the most donations will win a prize!
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Community Service: 40 hours of Community Service - - - a BSD Graduation Requirement
Do you have community service questions or forms to turn in? Drop them off in the Counseling Center.
Looking for volunteer hours - lots of opportunities now through the summer! Have your student go to the Counseling Center for more information.
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Message to Parents: YOUR WORDS, ACTIONS COUNT
It is essential for parents to recognize that their words and actions count when it comes to substance abuse discussions. Dr. Phillippe Cunningham, Research Scientist at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Medical University of South Carolina, explains, "Kids who are close to their parents are less likely to engage in a whole host of risky behaviors, including drug and alcohol abuse."
Initiate conversations about drugs and why they're harmful during the course of normal activities. Use blocks of time such as after dinner, before bedtime, before school, or on the drive to or from school and extracurricular activities. Talk with your kids each day after school. Know what they are involved in, who their friends are, and help them manage their free time. Parental involvement is an extremely powerful drug prevention measure. Your teens may be pressing for independence, but the truth is they need to hear from you and want you involved in their lives. Feel comfortable with your words and saying things like, "I would be very disappointed if you started using drugs or if you even tried them once," or "I love you and I want the best for you, so I hope you won't try any drugs." Give honest answers to tough questions, and do not make up what you do not know.
Scott Sturdivan, MA, CDP
Prevention/Interventionist
Newport: T (7-10:30); W (7-3:30); Th (7-11)
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Missing Emails
With senior year approaching, I have been doing some housekeeping of my Class of 2011 list. I will be sending out a lot more "class specific" stuff this next year.I am missing emails for about 25 students. Emails have either changed, are undeliverable or I have never had them.
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Dates to Remember
Prom: June 5
Senior Awards: June 8
PTSA Inspirational Event: June 13, 2:00 pm, Performing Arts Center
Graduation: June 14, 7:00 PM, Meydenbauer Center
Last Day of School: June 17
Check in Days: August 18 (Seniors/Juniors), August 19 (Sophomores/Freshmen)
First Day of School: August 30
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Baccalaureate and Graduation 2010 - Volunteers Needed!
I decided to send this request for volunteers out all by itself so it doesn't get lost in all of the other end of year information...
So the senior parents can enjoy Baccalaureate and Graduation, the junior parents traditionally help in several areas listed below. Remember, we'll be asking the same of next year's junior class parents so here's your chance to be the first to volunteer! You can reply directly to me if you can help.
Thank you!
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
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Baccalaureate Reception, Sunday June 13th 2:00-3:00 p.m.
- I need 20 people to bake 2 dozen cookies
- 2 more parent volunteers to help serve (Thank you Allison and Lisa)
Cookies need to be dropped off at 1:30. Parent volunteers will need to be there at 1:30 to set-up until approximately 4:00.
Graduation, Monday June 14th at Meydenbaur
- Door Guards (prior to Graduation 4:45 - 7:00 p.m. ) - 6 parents are needed to guard the doors into the auditorium at Meydenbauer before we open the doors to the public. Volunteers would need to be in place around 4:45 p.m. We have the band students arrive around 5:00 and have sound checks for speakers and performers at 5:00. Parents need to guard the doors to make sure that other people don’t get into the auditorium. Once the doors open they would help the Honor Society students take tickets and pass out programs until graduation starts at 7:00. Contact Elaine Caufield by phone or e-mail if you are willing to help 425-456-7401 or caufieldd@bsd405.org
- Grad Knight Check-In 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. - approximately 30 adults to help get the Seniors checked in for Grad Night! There will be several of us that help direct Seniors from graduation to the Grad Night check-in, others to check Grads in by bus/station, and others to help ensure items are handed back to parents/family members, etc. Graduation typically ends by 8:30 p.m., so we need volunteers at Meydenbauer by 8 p.m. for set up and instructions.
So the senior parents can enjoy Baccalaureate and Graduation, the junior parents traditionally help in several areas listed below. Remember, we'll be asking the same of next year's junior class parents so here's your chance to be the first to volunteer! You can reply directly to me if you can help.
Thank you!
Julie Rooney
PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
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Baccalaureate Reception, Sunday June 13th 2:00-3:00 p.m.
- I need 20 people to bake 2 dozen cookies
- 2 more parent volunteers to help serve (Thank you Allison and Lisa)
Cookies need to be dropped off at 1:30. Parent volunteers will need to be there at 1:30 to set-up until approximately 4:00.
Graduation, Monday June 14th at Meydenbaur
- Door Guards (prior to Graduation 4:45 - 7:00 p.m. ) - 6 parents are needed to guard the doors into the auditorium at Meydenbauer before we open the doors to the public. Volunteers would need to be in place around 4:45 p.m. We have the band students arrive around 5:00 and have sound checks for speakers and performers at 5:00. Parents need to guard the doors to make sure that other people don’t get into the auditorium. Once the doors open they would help the Honor Society students take tickets and pass out programs until graduation starts at 7:00. Contact Elaine Caufield by phone or e-mail if you are willing to help 425-456-7401 or caufieldd@bsd405.org
- Grad Knight Check-In 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. - approximately 30 adults to help get the Seniors checked in for Grad Night! There will be several of us that help direct Seniors from graduation to the Grad Night check-in, others to check Grads in by bus/station, and others to help ensure items are handed back to parents/family members, etc. Graduation typically ends by 8:30 p.m., so we need volunteers at Meydenbauer by 8 p.m. for set up and instructions.
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