Hello Sophomore Parents:
Our students have successfully navigated their first week of sophomore year. To help with the second week and beyond, consider this news …
Spirit Week
Welcome Back/Fall Sports Assembly
All-School Play
Sophomore Class Sweats
Computer Passwords
Peer Tutors
Calendar
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Spirit Week
Tuesday is Pajama Day
Wednesday is Wacky Wednesday
Thursday is White-out Day
Friday is Red & Gold Day
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Welcome Back/ Fall Sports Assembly
There will be an assembly next Friday, September 11.
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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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Sophomore Class Sweats
Students will be able to look at apparel samples and turn in order forms during both lunches next week. The Sophomore Class faculty advisor, Van Onishi, will be on hand with a class representative during first lunch. He is looking for parent volunteers to attend second lunch to assist the students. An adult must be present so please volunteer to make sure that students at second lunch have a chance to see the clothing samples. The time commitment is very brief:
Tuesday, September 8 from 12:10 pm to 12:40 pm;
Thursday, September 10 from 12:25 pm to 12:55 pm; and/or
Friday, September 11 from 11:20 am to 11:50 am.
If you can help at any or all of these lunches, please respond this weekend to me or Mr. Onishi (onishiv@bsd405.org). Thanks for your assistance!
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Computer Passwords
Students need to update their computer password by Friday, September 12. 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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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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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 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
Friday, September 4, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Hello Sophomore Parents:
Here are several items that require prompt attention if they pertain to your student. Do not panic when you see a few SAT-related items – they simply announce some very early opportunities for any of our students who want to explore them. Opting out of these activities will in no way jeopardize your child’s eventual college application process!
Fall Sports Paperwork
Student Fines
Check-In Day Reminders
SAT Practice Test
SAT Prep Class
Sophomore Sweats
Volunteer Opportunities
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Fall Sports Paperwork
The Athletic Office is open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Friday August 14, Tuesday August 18, Friday August 21, and Monday August 24. Fines and fees will be paid at this time. (ASB and transportation fee of $25 if required).
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Student Fines
Please be aware that new fines may have been posted at the conclusion of the 2008-2009 school year, after all books were scanned in and teachers assessed final fines prior to summer break. Fines have been mailed home with the student packets.
Paying of fines must occur prior to clearance for sports, acquiring a parking pass, or ASB activity eligibility.
Textbooks still in your possession can be returned to the accountant and the fine for the book will be removed.
Students should be prepared to pay all fines if they wish to get a parking pass or purchase an ASB card for sports or activities. If a fine is paid for a textbook and it is later found a refund will be issued if the book is found within the same academic school year.
If your student has questions about returning a book, these questions will be addressed with the classroom teacher after school has started.
NHS takes cash and checks only. We are unable to process credit cards and debit cards at the school.
If you wish to pay online please go to https://touchbase.bsd405.org. Please read the following regarding online payments:
Parking can NOT be paid online.
ASB can only be paid if you don't have any fines.
If you do have fines, you need to pay them first and then pay for ASB.
Class fees, yearbook, and transportation fees can be paid even if you choose not to pay your fines at this time.
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Check-In Day Reminders
You must come at your scheduled time. You may NOT come before, but you may come after.
A separate check is required for a parking pass. Please make sure that you have all of the required paperwork and documentation ready. Seniors and juniors have priority here. Any eligible sophomores will be placed on a waiting list.
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ASPEN Fundraiser - Kaplan SAT Practice TestSaturday, September 12 at NHS 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
$20 registration fee
All funds raised will support the Lifelong Aids Alliance
This practice test will primarily serve juniors and seniors but there is no reason for sophomores to stay away if they are interested. This is an inexpensive, non-threatening way for our students to experience the SAT test before they take any that count.
A flyer is attached and will also be passed out on Check-In days
Checks should be payable to Newport High School/ASPEN
Registration fees will be collected during both lunches the first week of school
Registration fees will also be set-up through the online payment system https://touchbase.bsd405.org
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SAT Prep Class
Newport's Honor Society is sponsoring a fundraiser with SAT Prep Inc. A discounted 6 class course and practice test will be offered in September, February, and March. A portion of the registration fees goes to support students at Newport. See the attached flyer for registration information. Again, this is an OPTION for sophomores. The vast majority of sophomores will not take an SAT prep course or SAT test this year. They won’t even be thinking about it! But there may be some students who want to start this process and, for those, I want to share this information.
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Sophomore Sweats
Here’s the chance for our students to refresh their spirit wardrobe and support their prom and graduation at the same time. Check out the attachment for the new sophomore sweats and other apparel options.
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Volunteers Needed for Check-In Days
Volunteers are needed from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm (approx) both days – August 19 and August 20! Currently we need at least 13 more volunteers for WEDNESDAY and 21 more volunteers for THURSDAY.
We have openings at all stations or, if you have no preference, we will assign where we have the greatest need. The jobs are not complicated and training is provided. It’s a fun and easy way to interact with other parents, faculty, and students.
To sign up, send email to tira.villanueva@verizonbusiness.com today!
Here are several items that require prompt attention if they pertain to your student. Do not panic when you see a few SAT-related items – they simply announce some very early opportunities for any of our students who want to explore them. Opting out of these activities will in no way jeopardize your child’s eventual college application process!
Fall Sports Paperwork
Student Fines
Check-In Day Reminders
SAT Practice Test
SAT Prep Class
Sophomore Sweats
Volunteer Opportunities
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Fall Sports Paperwork
The Athletic Office is open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Friday August 14, Tuesday August 18, Friday August 21, and Monday August 24. Fines and fees will be paid at this time. (ASB and transportation fee of $25 if required).
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Student Fines
Please be aware that new fines may have been posted at the conclusion of the 2008-2009 school year, after all books were scanned in and teachers assessed final fines prior to summer break. Fines have been mailed home with the student packets.
Paying of fines must occur prior to clearance for sports, acquiring a parking pass, or ASB activity eligibility.
Textbooks still in your possession can be returned to the accountant and the fine for the book will be removed.
Students should be prepared to pay all fines if they wish to get a parking pass or purchase an ASB card for sports or activities. If a fine is paid for a textbook and it is later found a refund will be issued if the book is found within the same academic school year.
If your student has questions about returning a book, these questions will be addressed with the classroom teacher after school has started.
NHS takes cash and checks only. We are unable to process credit cards and debit cards at the school.
If you wish to pay online please go to https://touchbase.bsd405.org. Please read the following regarding online payments:
Parking can NOT be paid online.
ASB can only be paid if you don't have any fines.
If you do have fines, you need to pay them first and then pay for ASB.
Class fees, yearbook, and transportation fees can be paid even if you choose not to pay your fines at this time.
---------------------------------------------------------------
Check-In Day Reminders
You must come at your scheduled time. You may NOT come before, but you may come after.
A separate check is required for a parking pass. Please make sure that you have all of the required paperwork and documentation ready. Seniors and juniors have priority here. Any eligible sophomores will be placed on a waiting list.
---------------------------------------------------------------
ASPEN Fundraiser - Kaplan SAT Practice TestSaturday, September 12 at NHS 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
$20 registration fee
All funds raised will support the Lifelong Aids Alliance
This practice test will primarily serve juniors and seniors but there is no reason for sophomores to stay away if they are interested. This is an inexpensive, non-threatening way for our students to experience the SAT test before they take any that count.
A flyer is attached and will also be passed out on Check-In days
Checks should be payable to Newport High School/ASPEN
Registration fees will be collected during both lunches the first week of school
Registration fees will also be set-up through the online payment system https://touchbase.bsd405.org
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SAT Prep Class
Newport's Honor Society is sponsoring a fundraiser with SAT Prep Inc. A discounted 6 class course and practice test will be offered in September, February, and March. A portion of the registration fees goes to support students at Newport. See the attached flyer for registration information. Again, this is an OPTION for sophomores. The vast majority of sophomores will not take an SAT prep course or SAT test this year. They won’t even be thinking about it! But there may be some students who want to start this process and, for those, I want to share this information.
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Sophomore Sweats
Here’s the chance for our students to refresh their spirit wardrobe and support their prom and graduation at the same time. Check out the attachment for the new sophomore sweats and other apparel options.
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Volunteers Needed for Check-In Days
Volunteers are needed from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm (approx) both days – August 19 and August 20! Currently we need at least 13 more volunteers for WEDNESDAY and 21 more volunteers for THURSDAY.
We have openings at all stations or, if you have no preference, we will assign where we have the greatest need. The jobs are not complicated and training is provided. It’s a fun and easy way to interact with other parents, faculty, and students.
To sign up, send email to tira.villanueva@verizonbusiness.com today!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Start of Sophomore Year
Greetings Parents:
The payoff for going in to Newport this morning to help stuff fall packets was that I got to bring home my kids’ packets. Most of you will receive your envelope within the week. I’d like to spend some time going through the contents so you’ll know what to expect and your student will be well prepared for Check-In Day on August 20.
So, starting with the first document in the envelope ….
Student Profile (white)
Review carefully and mark any changes.
Sign and turn in at Check-In Day even if there are no changes.
Schedule (white)
Review carefully and note any changes.
Your student will get another schedule at Check-In Day; it may be revised from the version you get in the envelope.
Your student will pick up the final schedule on the first day of school; it may be revised from previous versions.
Student Fine Ledger (white)
Your envelope will include this document if your student has an outstanding fine or lost book. I know this because my daughter apparently has an outstanding fine and a lost book.
You may pay fines at the Accountant’s Office prior to Check-In Day to avoid lines: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Letter from the Principal (white)
Review for anything you can note on your calendar.
Check-In Day Agenda (white, stapled)
Check-In for sophomores is Thursday, August 20 between 8:00 am and 9:15 am. Look for the alphabet sequence listed on the bottom of page one. This schedule is intended to avoid long lines and it will be enforced.
Drop off your student near the entrance facing the ball fields, not the entrance facing Factoria Boulevard.
Your student will turn in most of the forms included in the packet on Check-In Day.
Review this agenda carefully with your student so s/he knows what to expect. Most students will remember the process from last year. There will be many adult volunteers on hand to direct the students around the Commons.
Fee Payment Worksheet (orange)
This handy worksheet is a great tool to determine the fees your student must pay.
Work through this document with your student and write one check for the total amount made out to “Newport High School.”
If your student ends up adding or dropping a class with an associated fee, s/he can work with the accountant to arrange reimbursement or payment after school gets underway.
Second Letter from the Principal (white)
This letter is about the one-semester Health class that all sophomores will take this year.
Review and file or follow up as needed.
Newport High School Parking Policy 2009-2010 (white)
For the most part, our students do not yet have a driver’s license so this document does not apply.
If your student does or will soon have a driver’s license, it is unlikely that s/he will get a parking permit on campus as priority goes to juniors and seniors. Your student’s name will go on a waiting list.
Student Vehicle Registration 2009-2010 (goldenrod)
See above.
Student High School Carpool Parking Policy 2009-2010 (pink)
See above.
Student Vehicle Registration Carpool Permit 2009-2010 (pink)
See above.
Letter from Bellevue School District Nurses (white)
Review and file or follow up as needed.
High School Health & Immunization Policies (white)
Review and file or follow up as needed.
Confidential Emergency Health Information (yellow)
Fill out completely and turn in at Check-In Day.
Future by Design (blue)
I warned you last spring that I would start using the “C” word this year. That’s right …. college. This flyer announces the Bellevue School District’s annual college conference on October 7 at Interlake High School and October 8 at Newport.
It is not too early to attend this conference, preferably with your student.
If it’s anything like last year’s, the conference starts with a general session in the school auditorium and then there are three consecutive breakout sessions so you have the opportunity to attend three of the seminars listed on this flyer. You might consider having both parents and the student participate so you could hear 9 different seminars! Or, you could attend the conference at both locations.
Plan to attend this conference for the next three years.
Newport High School Attendance Policy 2009-2010 (white)
Review and file for reference.
Back-to-School Night for Parents (white)
This flyer announces the important event for parents on Thursday, September 24.
Sophomore parents will meet in a designated area from 6:15 pm to 7:00 pm to hear a presentation from a guidance counselor. Between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm you will follow your student’s schedule to meet classroom teachers.
I’ll share more information about this event as we get closer to it.
Letter from PTSA President Eric Dawes (purple)
Read and file for reference.
FYI: My contact information on the back of the letter is incorrect – please use Newport2012@comcast.net to contact me.
Newport High School Directory Changes (green)
Review and note any changes.
Your student will turn in this form at Check-In Day if there are changes.
Classroom Bucks (white)
This annual fundraising event occurs during Back-to-School Night on September 24.
Join Newport’s PTSA (yellow)
Please join! Attach a check made out to “Newport High School PTSA” and have your student turn it in at Check-In Day.
2009-2010 PTSA Parent Volunteer Form (yellow)
Fill out the form and have your student turn it in at Check-In Day.
24th Annual Newport PTSA Ski & Snowboard Swap (pink)
This flyer announces the very successful annual ski swap and explains how to volunteer to help at this huge event.
Knight Valor (blue)
This flyer describes the PTSA program that honors students who earn 100 or more hours of community service. About 20 from our class earned this recognition as freshmen – let’s see how many can earn it this spring.
Knight Valor Application (blue)
This form explains how to log and submit your hours.
Newport Tailgate Party (bright yellow)
This form announces some fundraising efforts sponsored by the Grad Knight Committee for the Class of 2010.
Please consider participating in as many of these fundraisers as possible; remember, our class will eventually benefit from similar fundraisers and we’ll want everyone to contribute.
Memorandum August 2009 (white, stapled)
This document spells out the Bellevue School District policies regarding weapons, truancy laws, and photographing students.
Review and file or follow up as needed.
2009-2010 Accident & Health Insurance Program (pamphlet)
Review and follow up as needed.
Dorian Portrait Order Form
Fill out the form and attach a check made out to “Dorian” for the amount of the package you wish to purchase.
Even if you do not want to purchase pictures, your student must have a picture taken for the picture ID card.
Picture make-up day is September 9 at 12:40 pm.
OK then. That takes care of all the documents you will find in the fall packet. As always, do not hesitate to contact me with questions after you’ve received the envelope and had a chance to review the documents! Most likely I will email you at least one more time before school starts to relay information that I receive about the first days of school. In the meantime, enjoy what’s left of summer although I’m sitting here writing this wearing a sweater so summer may be over already.
One last item … if your student hasn’t yet started the summer reading packet, it’s probably a good time for some firm reminders. I don’t know about your house but gentle reminders don’t really work around here. Good luck.
The payoff for going in to Newport this morning to help stuff fall packets was that I got to bring home my kids’ packets. Most of you will receive your envelope within the week. I’d like to spend some time going through the contents so you’ll know what to expect and your student will be well prepared for Check-In Day on August 20.
So, starting with the first document in the envelope ….
Student Profile (white)
Review carefully and mark any changes.
Sign and turn in at Check-In Day even if there are no changes.
Schedule (white)
Review carefully and note any changes.
Your student will get another schedule at Check-In Day; it may be revised from the version you get in the envelope.
Your student will pick up the final schedule on the first day of school; it may be revised from previous versions.
Student Fine Ledger (white)
Your envelope will include this document if your student has an outstanding fine or lost book. I know this because my daughter apparently has an outstanding fine and a lost book.
You may pay fines at the Accountant’s Office prior to Check-In Day to avoid lines: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Letter from the Principal (white)
Review for anything you can note on your calendar.
Check-In Day Agenda (white, stapled)
Check-In for sophomores is Thursday, August 20 between 8:00 am and 9:15 am. Look for the alphabet sequence listed on the bottom of page one. This schedule is intended to avoid long lines and it will be enforced.
Drop off your student near the entrance facing the ball fields, not the entrance facing Factoria Boulevard.
Your student will turn in most of the forms included in the packet on Check-In Day.
Review this agenda carefully with your student so s/he knows what to expect. Most students will remember the process from last year. There will be many adult volunteers on hand to direct the students around the Commons.
Fee Payment Worksheet (orange)
This handy worksheet is a great tool to determine the fees your student must pay.
Work through this document with your student and write one check for the total amount made out to “Newport High School.”
If your student ends up adding or dropping a class with an associated fee, s/he can work with the accountant to arrange reimbursement or payment after school gets underway.
Second Letter from the Principal (white)
This letter is about the one-semester Health class that all sophomores will take this year.
Review and file or follow up as needed.
Newport High School Parking Policy 2009-2010 (white)
For the most part, our students do not yet have a driver’s license so this document does not apply.
If your student does or will soon have a driver’s license, it is unlikely that s/he will get a parking permit on campus as priority goes to juniors and seniors. Your student’s name will go on a waiting list.
Student Vehicle Registration 2009-2010 (goldenrod)
See above.
Student High School Carpool Parking Policy 2009-2010 (pink)
See above.
Student Vehicle Registration Carpool Permit 2009-2010 (pink)
See above.
Letter from Bellevue School District Nurses (white)
Review and file or follow up as needed.
High School Health & Immunization Policies (white)
Review and file or follow up as needed.
Confidential Emergency Health Information (yellow)
Fill out completely and turn in at Check-In Day.
Future by Design (blue)
I warned you last spring that I would start using the “C” word this year. That’s right …. college. This flyer announces the Bellevue School District’s annual college conference on October 7 at Interlake High School and October 8 at Newport.
It is not too early to attend this conference, preferably with your student.
If it’s anything like last year’s, the conference starts with a general session in the school auditorium and then there are three consecutive breakout sessions so you have the opportunity to attend three of the seminars listed on this flyer. You might consider having both parents and the student participate so you could hear 9 different seminars! Or, you could attend the conference at both locations.
Plan to attend this conference for the next three years.
Newport High School Attendance Policy 2009-2010 (white)
Review and file for reference.
Back-to-School Night for Parents (white)
This flyer announces the important event for parents on Thursday, September 24.
Sophomore parents will meet in a designated area from 6:15 pm to 7:00 pm to hear a presentation from a guidance counselor. Between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm you will follow your student’s schedule to meet classroom teachers.
I’ll share more information about this event as we get closer to it.
Letter from PTSA President Eric Dawes (purple)
Read and file for reference.
FYI: My contact information on the back of the letter is incorrect – please use Newport2012@comcast.net to contact me.
Newport High School Directory Changes (green)
Review and note any changes.
Your student will turn in this form at Check-In Day if there are changes.
Classroom Bucks (white)
This annual fundraising event occurs during Back-to-School Night on September 24.
Join Newport’s PTSA (yellow)
Please join! Attach a check made out to “Newport High School PTSA” and have your student turn it in at Check-In Day.
2009-2010 PTSA Parent Volunteer Form (yellow)
Fill out the form and have your student turn it in at Check-In Day.
24th Annual Newport PTSA Ski & Snowboard Swap (pink)
This flyer announces the very successful annual ski swap and explains how to volunteer to help at this huge event.
Knight Valor (blue)
This flyer describes the PTSA program that honors students who earn 100 or more hours of community service. About 20 from our class earned this recognition as freshmen – let’s see how many can earn it this spring.
Knight Valor Application (blue)
This form explains how to log and submit your hours.
Newport Tailgate Party (bright yellow)
This form announces some fundraising efforts sponsored by the Grad Knight Committee for the Class of 2010.
Please consider participating in as many of these fundraisers as possible; remember, our class will eventually benefit from similar fundraisers and we’ll want everyone to contribute.
Memorandum August 2009 (white, stapled)
This document spells out the Bellevue School District policies regarding weapons, truancy laws, and photographing students.
Review and file or follow up as needed.
2009-2010 Accident & Health Insurance Program (pamphlet)
Review and follow up as needed.
Dorian Portrait Order Form
Fill out the form and attach a check made out to “Dorian” for the amount of the package you wish to purchase.
Even if you do not want to purchase pictures, your student must have a picture taken for the picture ID card.
Picture make-up day is September 9 at 12:40 pm.
OK then. That takes care of all the documents you will find in the fall packet. As always, do not hesitate to contact me with questions after you’ve received the envelope and had a chance to review the documents! Most likely I will email you at least one more time before school starts to relay information that I receive about the first days of school. In the meantime, enjoy what’s left of summer although I’m sitting here writing this wearing a sweater so summer may be over already.
One last item … if your student hasn’t yet started the summer reading packet, it’s probably a good time for some firm reminders. I don’t know about your house but gentle reminders don’t really work around here. Good luck.
Summer News
Summer greetings to Sophomore Parents:
It’s me again! It seems like we just signed off at the end of freshman year and here I am reminding you that the process is about to begin again. If you’re like me, you go kicking and screaming into a new school year. Now that I have two students in high school, this is especially true because the years go by so quickly and it’s difficult to stay on top of everything. You’re about to be inundated with a lot of information from Newport. Here are a few key items that you can start marking on your calendar. Once the information packets arrive in the mail, I’ll write again to highlight the important stuff. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Main Office & Athletic Office will open August 3.
Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday, August 14 - Fall Sports Paperwork Turn-In Date - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, August 18 - Fall Sports Paperwork Turn-In Date - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, August 19 - Back to School Check-In Day for 11th/12th Graders
Wednesday, August 19 - Varsity/JV/Soph Football Begins
Thursday, August 20 - Back to School Check-In Day for 9th/10th Graders
Thursday, August 20 - F/S Football Begins
Friday, August 21 - Fall Sports Paperwork Turn-In Date - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday, August 21 - 9th Grade Link Crew Orientation Day/Freshman Dance
Monday, August 24 - Fall Sports Paperwork Turn-In Date - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Monday, August 24 - All Other Fall Sports Begin
Monday, August 31 - First Day of School
Mark your calendars - Curriculum Night is September 24
http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/
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Sports, Band, Choir and Orchestra
* http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/sports/index.html
* www.newportband.org for information and dates for band
* www.newportchoir.org for choir
* www.newportorchestra.com for orchestra
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Daily Bulletin
If you want to receive the Daily Bulletin next year by email, please send your email address to Janet Suppes, suppesj@bsd405.org, in August. The 2008-2009 list will be deleted.
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Senior Class Fundraising
Help Raise $$$ for the 2010 Senior Grad Knight celebration when you shop at Albertson's or Safeway. This is a no-cost way for all members of the NHS community to support Senior Grad Knight year after year whether their student is a senior or not. Feel free to participate after your student has graduated as a way to help NHS students celebrate their graduation in an alcohol- and drug-free environment!
Through the Albertson's Community Partners and the Safeway eScrip program, a percentage of your purchases is donated to the Newport High School PTSA to help fund a safe, fun Grad Knight party for all Seniors. All future Senior Classes at Newport High School benefit, as well, because the program is passed on to the incoming class of Seniors at the end of the school year. If you already support another organization through Albertson's or Safeway preferred cards, you can support up to three organizations so please include Newport PTSA-Senior Party in your group.
There is no sign-up cost. The Albertson's and Safeway cards are not tied to any personal credit card and your information is not shared or sold to other companies.
If you don't have an Albertson's or Safeway card ask for one next time you shop. When you get the card number you may sign yourself up on line by going to Albertsons.com or eScrip.com. BUT the easy way is to email the information nhsgrad2010@hotmail.com and we will do it for you. If you have forgotten your preferred card numbers: 1/Albertson’s is on your shopping receipt or call 1-877-932-7948. 2/Safeway call 1-877-723-3929
Albertson's has made a change in their program and you must renew your commitment on an annual basis.
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News from the 2011 Grad Knight Committee
Beach towel sales that support 2011 Grad Knight are still available. The Committee purchased some extra towels (to get the good price break) and would like to sell those soon. PLEASE consider buying a beach towel. Contact Cindy Hastings for more information cdrhastings1@gmail.com
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It’s me again! It seems like we just signed off at the end of freshman year and here I am reminding you that the process is about to begin again. If you’re like me, you go kicking and screaming into a new school year. Now that I have two students in high school, this is especially true because the years go by so quickly and it’s difficult to stay on top of everything. You’re about to be inundated with a lot of information from Newport. Here are a few key items that you can start marking on your calendar. Once the information packets arrive in the mail, I’ll write again to highlight the important stuff. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Main Office & Athletic Office will open August 3.
Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday, August 14 - Fall Sports Paperwork Turn-In Date - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, August 18 - Fall Sports Paperwork Turn-In Date - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, August 19 - Back to School Check-In Day for 11th/12th Graders
Wednesday, August 19 - Varsity/JV/Soph Football Begins
Thursday, August 20 - Back to School Check-In Day for 9th/10th Graders
Thursday, August 20 - F/S Football Begins
Friday, August 21 - Fall Sports Paperwork Turn-In Date - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday, August 21 - 9th Grade Link Crew Orientation Day/Freshman Dance
Monday, August 24 - Fall Sports Paperwork Turn-In Date - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Monday, August 24 - All Other Fall Sports Begin
Monday, August 31 - First Day of School
Mark your calendars - Curriculum Night is September 24
http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/
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Sports, Band, Choir and Orchestra
* http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/sports/index.html
* www.newportband.org for information and dates for band
* www.newportchoir.org for choir
* www.newportorchestra.com for orchestra
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Daily Bulletin
If you want to receive the Daily Bulletin next year by email, please send your email address to Janet Suppes, suppesj@bsd405.org, in August. The 2008-2009 list will be deleted.
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Senior Class Fundraising
Help Raise $$$ for the 2010 Senior Grad Knight celebration when you shop at Albertson's or Safeway. This is a no-cost way for all members of the NHS community to support Senior Grad Knight year after year whether their student is a senior or not. Feel free to participate after your student has graduated as a way to help NHS students celebrate their graduation in an alcohol- and drug-free environment!
Through the Albertson's Community Partners and the Safeway eScrip program, a percentage of your purchases is donated to the Newport High School PTSA to help fund a safe, fun Grad Knight party for all Seniors. All future Senior Classes at Newport High School benefit, as well, because the program is passed on to the incoming class of Seniors at the end of the school year. If you already support another organization through Albertson's or Safeway preferred cards, you can support up to three organizations so please include Newport PTSA-Senior Party in your group.
There is no sign-up cost. The Albertson's and Safeway cards are not tied to any personal credit card and your information is not shared or sold to other companies.
If you don't have an Albertson's or Safeway card ask for one next time you shop. When you get the card number you may sign yourself up on line by going to Albertsons.com or eScrip.com. BUT the easy way is to email the information nhsgrad2010@hotmail.com and we will do it for you. If you have forgotten your preferred card numbers: 1/Albertson’s is on your shopping receipt or call 1-877-932-7948. 2/Safeway call 1-877-723-3929
Albertson's has made a change in their program and you must renew your commitment on an annual basis.
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News from the 2011 Grad Knight Committee
Beach towel sales that support 2011 Grad Knight are still available. The Committee purchased some extra towels (to get the good price break) and would like to sell those soon. PLEASE consider buying a beach towel. Contact Cindy Hastings for more information cdrhastings1@gmail.com
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Class of 2012 -- Year End Wrap Up
Hello Freshparents:
This may be the last time I can address you as such. In 12 short days, our students will be sophomores and I suppose I’ll have to call you all by name! Our students have covered a lot of territory this year but they aren’t finished yet. Here are some news items that will see you through these last few weeks of school and get you started on thinking about the fall. Oh, and I’ll warn you right now, starting in the fall, my emails will contain the “C” word for the first time. That’s right, I will start sharing information about COLLEGE! You all have mastered Homecoming and Tolo; it’s time to move on to bigger challenges.
END OF YEAR NOTICES
LOOKING AHEAD
BSD NEWS
HOUSEKEEPINGFINALS SCHEDULE
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END OF YEAR NOTICES
Locker Clean Out
Locker cleanout day is June 10, at the end of 2nd period. All students with a locker will be required to go to their locker on June 10, clean it out, and have a staff member verify that it is clean. Students who are absent can go to the office after school on Thursday, June 11 or Friday, June 12, and a staff member will check out their locker. Students with lockers not checked out by June 12 will receive a fine of $5.
· Locker assignments are posted outside the office. There will be no allowances made for “I didn’t know I had a locker.”
· Locker cleanout is an all-school event. Unless you have an excused absence, there will be no waiving of the fine for “My teacher didn’t tell me.”
Computer Files
Student folders, including common folders, will be deleted over the summer. Students will need to back up any files they wish to save to a USB memory stick of other device by the end of this school year. Students should ask for assistance if they have any problems.
Summer School
Students should check with their counselor to get registration materials for summer school.
Yearbooks
Yearbook distribution is Wednesday, June 10, starting at 12:30 pm. Students must have a valid ID and no outstanding fines in order to receive their yearbook. Students may not pick up books for friends or siblings. Only a parent may pick up a book for a student who is not at school that day. If your student did not order a yearbook, but wants one, s/he should go to the Accountant’s Office on Thursday, June 11. Books will be sold first come-first serve for $65 each.
Final Exams
See schedule at the end of this email. Please note the start time on each day of exams.
Morning Announcement Auditions
Any 9th, 10th, or 11th grade student interested in reading morning announcements next year at Newport HS may sign up in the Main Office. Deadline for sign-up is Friday, June 12 at 3:10 pm. Tryouts will be held the week of June 15-19.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming community service opportunities for those in need of some hours: See Ms. Owen in the counseling center for more information.
* Tyee Middle School is looking for volunteers to help set up and decorate for the 8th grade party on June 19. See Ms. Jones in the ASB office
* Tillicum middle school is looking for volunteers for the 8th grade party on June 20.
* Become part of Seattle’s largest running event and Sea Fair by volunteering at the Rock N Roll Marathon. They need volunteers to pass out water, medals, t-shirts, and food to runners. June 25th – June 27.
* Bellevue School District is looking for students to volunteer during the summer school program. You can start volunteering the first day of summer school on July 6.
* The Eastside Heritage Center needs volunteers for the 2009 Strawberry Festival. Volunteer shifts are 3-4 hours long.
* Kelsey Creek is looking for summer volunteers.
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LOOKING AHEAD
Fall Sports Paperwork
Fall Sports paperwork is available now outside the ASB secretary's office. Student physicals are good for 2 years so most of our students will not need to schedule another physical until the summer after sophomore year. Turn in dates for paperwork are as follows:
Friday, August 14, 8:00-3:30
Tuesday, August 18, 8:00-3:30
Friday, August 21, 8:00-3:30
Monday, August 24, 8:00-3:30
Mark Your Calendars
Taking Car of Business Day for our students is August 19. More information will follow in the mail in August.
School starts on August 31.
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BSD NEWS
Dear Parents, Staff and Community Members,
This is to let you know that the School Board is supporting the decision made by middle and high school principals to move their librarians to the classroom next year in order to partially offset larger class sizes. (Elementary school librarians are not affected.) The funds the district has been using to reduce class sizes were the funds targeted by the Legislature in its cuts for next year. With state funding cut for 2009-10, we know that class sizes will be larger, significantly larger in some instances. The result of having librarians teach will be to open up 28 more classes to students in grades 6-12. If the district has additional funds for next school year, decisions about how to use these will be based on what the principals believe are their biggest staffing priorities. For 2009-10, each middle school library will be staffed by at least a half-time library assistant. Each high school will have a full-time or nearly full-time library assistant. The district also is working to ensure that all secondary students are taught research skills and ways to assess the quality of internet resources when doing research.
Looking ahead, if state finances continue to shrink, the question of whether to keep the seven-period day, when the state funds only five class periods, will be up for discussion next school year. The board will develop a large-scale public process to understand what our community values most, before making budget decisions for 2010-11.
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HOUSEKEEPING
Summer is short but a lot can happen … new address, new email, new cell phone number. If any of this happens during your summer, please remember to notify the Newport Registrar, Shelby Dawes. You can reach her at dawess@bsd405.org. If you want to continue receiving these emails from me, don’t forget to inform me about changed or additional email addresses.
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This may be the last time I can address you as such. In 12 short days, our students will be sophomores and I suppose I’ll have to call you all by name! Our students have covered a lot of territory this year but they aren’t finished yet. Here are some news items that will see you through these last few weeks of school and get you started on thinking about the fall. Oh, and I’ll warn you right now, starting in the fall, my emails will contain the “C” word for the first time. That’s right, I will start sharing information about COLLEGE! You all have mastered Homecoming and Tolo; it’s time to move on to bigger challenges.
END OF YEAR NOTICES
LOOKING AHEAD
BSD NEWS
HOUSEKEEPINGFINALS SCHEDULE
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END OF YEAR NOTICES
Locker Clean Out
Locker cleanout day is June 10, at the end of 2nd period. All students with a locker will be required to go to their locker on June 10, clean it out, and have a staff member verify that it is clean. Students who are absent can go to the office after school on Thursday, June 11 or Friday, June 12, and a staff member will check out their locker. Students with lockers not checked out by June 12 will receive a fine of $5.
· Locker assignments are posted outside the office. There will be no allowances made for “I didn’t know I had a locker.”
· Locker cleanout is an all-school event. Unless you have an excused absence, there will be no waiving of the fine for “My teacher didn’t tell me.”
Computer Files
Student folders, including common folders, will be deleted over the summer. Students will need to back up any files they wish to save to a USB memory stick of other device by the end of this school year. Students should ask for assistance if they have any problems.
Summer School
Students should check with their counselor to get registration materials for summer school.
Yearbooks
Yearbook distribution is Wednesday, June 10, starting at 12:30 pm. Students must have a valid ID and no outstanding fines in order to receive their yearbook. Students may not pick up books for friends or siblings. Only a parent may pick up a book for a student who is not at school that day. If your student did not order a yearbook, but wants one, s/he should go to the Accountant’s Office on Thursday, June 11. Books will be sold first come-first serve for $65 each.
Final Exams
See schedule at the end of this email. Please note the start time on each day of exams.
Morning Announcement Auditions
Any 9th, 10th, or 11th grade student interested in reading morning announcements next year at Newport HS may sign up in the Main Office. Deadline for sign-up is Friday, June 12 at 3:10 pm. Tryouts will be held the week of June 15-19.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming community service opportunities for those in need of some hours: See Ms. Owen in the counseling center for more information.
* Tyee Middle School is looking for volunteers to help set up and decorate for the 8th grade party on June 19. See Ms. Jones in the ASB office
* Tillicum middle school is looking for volunteers for the 8th grade party on June 20.
* Become part of Seattle’s largest running event and Sea Fair by volunteering at the Rock N Roll Marathon. They need volunteers to pass out water, medals, t-shirts, and food to runners. June 25th – June 27.
* Bellevue School District is looking for students to volunteer during the summer school program. You can start volunteering the first day of summer school on July 6.
* The Eastside Heritage Center needs volunteers for the 2009 Strawberry Festival. Volunteer shifts are 3-4 hours long.
* Kelsey Creek is looking for summer volunteers.
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LOOKING AHEAD
Fall Sports Paperwork
Fall Sports paperwork is available now outside the ASB secretary's office. Student physicals are good for 2 years so most of our students will not need to schedule another physical until the summer after sophomore year. Turn in dates for paperwork are as follows:
Friday, August 14, 8:00-3:30
Tuesday, August 18, 8:00-3:30
Friday, August 21, 8:00-3:30
Monday, August 24, 8:00-3:30
Mark Your Calendars
Taking Car of Business Day for our students is August 19. More information will follow in the mail in August.
School starts on August 31.
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BSD NEWS
Dear Parents, Staff and Community Members,
This is to let you know that the School Board is supporting the decision made by middle and high school principals to move their librarians to the classroom next year in order to partially offset larger class sizes. (Elementary school librarians are not affected.) The funds the district has been using to reduce class sizes were the funds targeted by the Legislature in its cuts for next year. With state funding cut for 2009-10, we know that class sizes will be larger, significantly larger in some instances. The result of having librarians teach will be to open up 28 more classes to students in grades 6-12. If the district has additional funds for next school year, decisions about how to use these will be based on what the principals believe are their biggest staffing priorities. For 2009-10, each middle school library will be staffed by at least a half-time library assistant. Each high school will have a full-time or nearly full-time library assistant. The district also is working to ensure that all secondary students are taught research skills and ways to assess the quality of internet resources when doing research.
Looking ahead, if state finances continue to shrink, the question of whether to keep the seven-period day, when the state funds only five class periods, will be up for discussion next school year. The board will develop a large-scale public process to understand what our community values most, before making budget decisions for 2010-11.
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HOUSEKEEPING
Summer is short but a lot can happen … new address, new email, new cell phone number. If any of this happens during your summer, please remember to notify the Newport Registrar, Shelby Dawes. You can reach her at dawess@bsd405.org. If you want to continue receiving these emails from me, don’t forget to inform me about changed or additional email addresses.
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Class of 2012 News -- April 27, 2009
Hello Freshparents:
It’s been a while since we visited here. The WASL schedule is behind us and we’re in the final quarter of the school year. Wasn’t it just yesterday that I told you what to expect at Back-to-School Day? June 25 will be here before we know it; here’s some information to help you through the intervening days. Please pay careful attention to the finals schedule at the end of this email; note that start times vary depending on the day.
Job Fair
Community Service Opportunities
Bellevue Schools Foundation
Cheer
Teachers Without Borders
AP Exams
Making the Move to Newport
Fines
News from Tillicum PTSA
Finals Schedule
JOB FAIR
A Summer Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 28, during both lunches in the Commons. The City of Bellevue Well Kept Program, Bellevue Aquatic Center, Arena Sports of Redmond, and the Garden Club will promote their summer employment opportunities. Information will also be available for the Skyhawks Sports Camps for Kids. Students should check with Mrs. Mercier in the Career Center if they have any questions.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Interested students should contact Ms. Owen in the Counseling Office about any of these volunteer opportunities:
May 2: March for Babies event sponsored by the March of Dimes
May 9: National Letter Carriers’ Food Drive
May 22-25: Folk Life Festival
June 20: 8th grade party at Tillicum Middle School
June 25: Rock N Roll Marathon during Sea Fair
July: Bellevue School District Summer School Program
University of Washington Medical Center Summer Teen Volunteer Program
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BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The Bellevue Schools Foundation is delighted to announce that Dr. Amalia Cudeiro will introduce herself to the Bellevue community at the Spring for Schools benefit luncheon. Dr. Cudeiro was named the next Superintendent at a special School Board meeting on March 22, and comes to Bellevue with a wealth of experience that will keep Bellevue schools strong. Read her full bio here. The luncheon takes place June 4 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Maydenbauer Center.
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CHEER
Students interested in trying out for Cheer should pick up a packet inside the ASB secretary’s office and take the completed packet to the parent/student meeting on May 11 at 6:30 pm in the Commons. Tryouts will be May 18-22.
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TEACHERS WITHOUT BORDERS
The NHS Teaching Academy will hold a fund raiser to help support Teachers without Borders, a world-wide network of teachers designed to help support students across cultures and borders. Second period classrooms have containers for contributions. This is a 2nd period class competition. The winner will receive Noah’s bagels and Great Harvest cinnamon chip rolls!
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AP EXAMS
Although most of our children will not take an AP exam this year, freshparents may help out by serving as a test proctor. No prior experience required – all you have to do is sit and read and walk around the room once in awhile. If you can help out during one or more of the following time frames, please contact Janet Suppes in the main office – suppesj@bsd405.org.
Monday, May 4, 7:30 to 11:30, US Government
Tuesday, May 5, 12:30-4:30, Statistics
Wednesday, May 6, 7:30 to 11:30, Calc AB/BC
Thursday, may 7, 7;30 to 11:30, English Literature
Friday, May 8, 7:30 to 11:30, US History
Monday, May 11, 7:30 to 11:30, Biology
Monday, May 11, 12:30 to 4:30, Physics B
Tuesday, May 12, 7:30 to 11:30, Enviro Science
Wednesday, May 13, 7:30 to 11:30, English Language
Thursday, May 14, 7:30 to 11:30, World History
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MAKING THE MOVE TO NEWPORT
Parents of current 8th grade students are invited to attend the “Making the Move to Newport” presentation that many of you attended last year at this time. The event is Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00 pm at the high school. Freshparents can help in two ways – reach out to neighbors and friends with 8th graders and extend the invitation to the presentation AND think back on freshman year so far – what has surprised you? Did anything blindside you? What would you (or your student) like to have known starting the year but didn’t? Your input is critical to making the presentation as timely and helpful as possible. Please contact me with any ideas.
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FINES
Fine will be posted on the wall outside the accounting office and will be updated weekly from now until then end of school. Students must pay all fines prior to yearbook distribution. Students should check with Mrs. Pierson in the Accounting Office if they have any questions.
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NEWS FROM TILLICUM PTSA
In Tillicum PTSA email last week:
Parent Alert – Dangerous Choking Game is Present in our Community
The Choking Game ended the life of a teenage boy in Bellevue a few weeks ago. Many parents have never heard of this “game” but it has been around for years and is currently being played in our community. Here are a few facts about the activity:“The game” is essentially suffocating on purpose. By cutting off the flow of oxygen for a few seconds, individuals get a “high” as the blood floods back into the brain. A rope or belt is often used to cut off the flow of oxygen. Children who experiment with this activity are typically high achieving, well-adjust males between the ages of 9 and 16. It is called many different things such as The Good Kids Game, Blackout, the Fainting Game. It can be done in groups but is increasingly done alone, which is exceptionally dangerous because there is no one around to revive the child. Within 3 minutes without oxygen, brain damage will start to occur. Death can occur in as little as 4 minutes. The internet has made the information on how to “play” this game easily accessible to our children. There is a lot of data available for parents who wish to have more information regarding this dangerous activity. Below are several good websites to visit for more information. For now, we hope that all parents will talk with their child(ren) about the dangers of this so-called game to ensure that it never happens again. Please feel free to forward this.The DB Foundation (Dangerous Behavior in Adolescents) http://chokinggame.net/GeneralInfo.htmlGASP www.stop-the-choking-game.comKing5.news – http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_041409WAB-choking-game-KS
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CLASSES AND FINALS FOR GRADES 9, 10, and 11
(On June 22 and 23 there will be only one lunch)
On Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25, Newport will operate on the following adjusted schedule due to finals. June 25 is a district-wide two-hour day.
***Any student who requests to leave school before teachers have administered final exams may only take the final exam during summer vacation or no later than the first week of school.
It’s been a while since we visited here. The WASL schedule is behind us and we’re in the final quarter of the school year. Wasn’t it just yesterday that I told you what to expect at Back-to-School Day? June 25 will be here before we know it; here’s some information to help you through the intervening days. Please pay careful attention to the finals schedule at the end of this email; note that start times vary depending on the day.
Job Fair
Community Service Opportunities
Bellevue Schools Foundation
Cheer
Teachers Without Borders
AP Exams
Making the Move to Newport
Fines
News from Tillicum PTSA
Finals Schedule
JOB FAIR
A Summer Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 28, during both lunches in the Commons. The City of Bellevue Well Kept Program, Bellevue Aquatic Center, Arena Sports of Redmond, and the Garden Club will promote their summer employment opportunities. Information will also be available for the Skyhawks Sports Camps for Kids. Students should check with Mrs. Mercier in the Career Center if they have any questions.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Interested students should contact Ms. Owen in the Counseling Office about any of these volunteer opportunities:
May 2: March for Babies event sponsored by the March of Dimes
May 9: National Letter Carriers’ Food Drive
May 22-25: Folk Life Festival
June 20: 8th grade party at Tillicum Middle School
June 25: Rock N Roll Marathon during Sea Fair
July: Bellevue School District Summer School Program
University of Washington Medical Center Summer Teen Volunteer Program
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BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The Bellevue Schools Foundation is delighted to announce that Dr. Amalia Cudeiro will introduce herself to the Bellevue community at the Spring for Schools benefit luncheon. Dr. Cudeiro was named the next Superintendent at a special School Board meeting on March 22, and comes to Bellevue with a wealth of experience that will keep Bellevue schools strong. Read her full bio here. The luncheon takes place June 4 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Maydenbauer Center.
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CHEER
Students interested in trying out for Cheer should pick up a packet inside the ASB secretary’s office and take the completed packet to the parent/student meeting on May 11 at 6:30 pm in the Commons. Tryouts will be May 18-22.
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TEACHERS WITHOUT BORDERS
The NHS Teaching Academy will hold a fund raiser to help support Teachers without Borders, a world-wide network of teachers designed to help support students across cultures and borders. Second period classrooms have containers for contributions. This is a 2nd period class competition. The winner will receive Noah’s bagels and Great Harvest cinnamon chip rolls!
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AP EXAMS
Although most of our children will not take an AP exam this year, freshparents may help out by serving as a test proctor. No prior experience required – all you have to do is sit and read and walk around the room once in awhile. If you can help out during one or more of the following time frames, please contact Janet Suppes in the main office – suppesj@bsd405.org.
Monday, May 4, 7:30 to 11:30, US Government
Tuesday, May 5, 12:30-4:30, Statistics
Wednesday, May 6, 7:30 to 11:30, Calc AB/BC
Thursday, may 7, 7;30 to 11:30, English Literature
Friday, May 8, 7:30 to 11:30, US History
Monday, May 11, 7:30 to 11:30, Biology
Monday, May 11, 12:30 to 4:30, Physics B
Tuesday, May 12, 7:30 to 11:30, Enviro Science
Wednesday, May 13, 7:30 to 11:30, English Language
Thursday, May 14, 7:30 to 11:30, World History
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MAKING THE MOVE TO NEWPORT
Parents of current 8th grade students are invited to attend the “Making the Move to Newport” presentation that many of you attended last year at this time. The event is Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00 pm at the high school. Freshparents can help in two ways – reach out to neighbors and friends with 8th graders and extend the invitation to the presentation AND think back on freshman year so far – what has surprised you? Did anything blindside you? What would you (or your student) like to have known starting the year but didn’t? Your input is critical to making the presentation as timely and helpful as possible. Please contact me with any ideas.
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FINES
Fine will be posted on the wall outside the accounting office and will be updated weekly from now until then end of school. Students must pay all fines prior to yearbook distribution. Students should check with Mrs. Pierson in the Accounting Office if they have any questions.
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NEWS FROM TILLICUM PTSA
In Tillicum PTSA email last week:
Parent Alert – Dangerous Choking Game is Present in our Community
The Choking Game ended the life of a teenage boy in Bellevue a few weeks ago. Many parents have never heard of this “game” but it has been around for years and is currently being played in our community. Here are a few facts about the activity:“The game” is essentially suffocating on purpose. By cutting off the flow of oxygen for a few seconds, individuals get a “high” as the blood floods back into the brain. A rope or belt is often used to cut off the flow of oxygen. Children who experiment with this activity are typically high achieving, well-adjust males between the ages of 9 and 16. It is called many different things such as The Good Kids Game, Blackout, the Fainting Game. It can be done in groups but is increasingly done alone, which is exceptionally dangerous because there is no one around to revive the child. Within 3 minutes without oxygen, brain damage will start to occur. Death can occur in as little as 4 minutes. The internet has made the information on how to “play” this game easily accessible to our children. There is a lot of data available for parents who wish to have more information regarding this dangerous activity. Below are several good websites to visit for more information. For now, we hope that all parents will talk with their child(ren) about the dangers of this so-called game to ensure that it never happens again. Please feel free to forward this.The DB Foundation (Dangerous Behavior in Adolescents) http://chokinggame.net/GeneralInfo.htmlGASP www.stop-the-choking-game.comKing5.news – http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_041409WAB-choking-game-KS
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CLASSES AND FINALS FOR GRADES 9, 10, and 11
(On June 22 and 23 there will be only one lunch)
On Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25, Newport will operate on the following adjusted schedule due to finals. June 25 is a district-wide two-hour day.
***Any student who requests to leave school before teachers have administered final exams may only take the final exam during summer vacation or no later than the first week of school.
Class of 2012 News -- March 22, 2009
Hello Freshparents:
The freshmen may have enjoyed starting school at 10:15 am last week but I found it nerve wracking to leave for work with two sleeping teenagers in the house. Somehow it all worked out but I am happy that everyone is back on the “normal” schedule again … at least for the next few weeks. Here’s the latest news …
New Superintendent for BSD
Making the Move to Newport
PTSA Meeting
Spring for Schools Luncheon
Yearbook
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
On-Line Petition in Support of Education
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New Superintendent for BSD
At a special meeting on Sunday, March 22, the Bellevue School District Board of Directors named Dr. Amalia Cudeiro as the district's next superintendent.
Each board member spoke at the meeting. They said they had been looking for an instructional leader, a bridge builder and someone who would challenge leaders in an intelligent way and that all candidates met their criteria. They gave a special thank you to public and staff who took part in the public process. Board members reviewed the more than 600 comments and used the information in subsequent interviews with each candidate. They said that on Saturday Dr. Fink pulled his name from the pool of candidates. Mrs. Bushnell expressed the hope that staff and community will join together and move forward in support of Dr. Cudeiro.
The board said that Dr. Cudeiro "brings an exceptional and unique aspect to this job, based on her personal and inspirational story of immigrating to the US from Cuba, learning English, and eventually earning a doctorate from Harvard. She will be an inspiration to parent and students. She has a track record of building strong teams and working with teacher and administrator teams. She would like Bellevue to be the model in the US for how schools can close the achievement gap."
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Making the Move to Newport
I know, I know – your student has already moved to Newport but this is still something worth reading. Many of you attended the Making the Move to Newport presentation last spring in the Newport Commons, presented by Audrey Bennett, our PTSA leader extraordinaire. The PTSA and school administration are preparing for this year’s version of the presentation to the parents of current 8th graders. We are asking you to think back to the summer and early days of freshman year and let us know what you would’ve liked to know back then but didn’t. Did anything blindside you or your student? Did anything in particular confuse you? Is there an important deadline that you missed? Conversely, was there any part of the presentation that you would eliminate? Please email me if you have comments to contribute.
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PTSA Meeting
The next PTSA meeting convenes at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 25 in the school library. Plan to attend!
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Spring for Schools Luncheon
Spring for Schools brings together school, community and business leaders to hear from students who have benefitted from Bellevue Schools Foundation funds – and raises funds to ensure students succeed in Bellevue schools. Please consider joining your school’s table! The Spring for Schools benefit luncheon will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Meydenbauer Center from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Contact our BSF Rep Karen Tokita at atkaren@yahoo.com to attend.
www.bsfdn.org
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Yearbook
The Newport Yearbook is in desperate need of wrestling and boys basketball photos. The staff could also use more girls’ soccer photos. Please send photos ASAP to driscollk@bsd405.org.
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Staff Appreciation Luncheon
The theme for the next staff luncheon on May 1 is Spring Fling. Contact cordovafamily@comcast.net if you can contribute a salad or another dish.
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On-Line Petition in Support of Education
We are learning from legislators that they hear from healthcare advocates much more than they hear from education advocates. Although we appreciate the value of healthcare, we need to change this balance if we are to achieve our goals. We are at a critical juncture, when final decisions are being made about which bills will pass this session. Legislators, especially our Senators, need to hear from parents and PTA members again.
Please do all that you can this week to support the Washington State PTA’s efforts to pass a bill this session which will keep the momentum going towards our #1 priority issue this session, long overdue education finance reform!
Here is a link to an online petition which will be delivered to legislators. Please sign today and forward to your contact lists. http://gopetition.com/online/25946.html
The freshmen may have enjoyed starting school at 10:15 am last week but I found it nerve wracking to leave for work with two sleeping teenagers in the house. Somehow it all worked out but I am happy that everyone is back on the “normal” schedule again … at least for the next few weeks. Here’s the latest news …
New Superintendent for BSD
Making the Move to Newport
PTSA Meeting
Spring for Schools Luncheon
Yearbook
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
On-Line Petition in Support of Education
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New Superintendent for BSD
At a special meeting on Sunday, March 22, the Bellevue School District Board of Directors named Dr. Amalia Cudeiro as the district's next superintendent.
Each board member spoke at the meeting. They said they had been looking for an instructional leader, a bridge builder and someone who would challenge leaders in an intelligent way and that all candidates met their criteria. They gave a special thank you to public and staff who took part in the public process. Board members reviewed the more than 600 comments and used the information in subsequent interviews with each candidate. They said that on Saturday Dr. Fink pulled his name from the pool of candidates. Mrs. Bushnell expressed the hope that staff and community will join together and move forward in support of Dr. Cudeiro.
The board said that Dr. Cudeiro "brings an exceptional and unique aspect to this job, based on her personal and inspirational story of immigrating to the US from Cuba, learning English, and eventually earning a doctorate from Harvard. She will be an inspiration to parent and students. She has a track record of building strong teams and working with teacher and administrator teams. She would like Bellevue to be the model in the US for how schools can close the achievement gap."
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Making the Move to Newport
I know, I know – your student has already moved to Newport but this is still something worth reading. Many of you attended the Making the Move to Newport presentation last spring in the Newport Commons, presented by Audrey Bennett, our PTSA leader extraordinaire. The PTSA and school administration are preparing for this year’s version of the presentation to the parents of current 8th graders. We are asking you to think back to the summer and early days of freshman year and let us know what you would’ve liked to know back then but didn’t. Did anything blindside you or your student? Did anything in particular confuse you? Is there an important deadline that you missed? Conversely, was there any part of the presentation that you would eliminate? Please email me if you have comments to contribute.
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PTSA Meeting
The next PTSA meeting convenes at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 25 in the school library. Plan to attend!
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Spring for Schools Luncheon
Spring for Schools brings together school, community and business leaders to hear from students who have benefitted from Bellevue Schools Foundation funds – and raises funds to ensure students succeed in Bellevue schools. Please consider joining your school’s table! The Spring for Schools benefit luncheon will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Meydenbauer Center from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Contact our BSF Rep Karen Tokita at atkaren@yahoo.com to attend.
www.bsfdn.org
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Yearbook
The Newport Yearbook is in desperate need of wrestling and boys basketball photos. The staff could also use more girls’ soccer photos. Please send photos ASAP to driscollk@bsd405.org.
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Staff Appreciation Luncheon
The theme for the next staff luncheon on May 1 is Spring Fling. Contact cordovafamily@comcast.net if you can contribute a salad or another dish.
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On-Line Petition in Support of Education
We are learning from legislators that they hear from healthcare advocates much more than they hear from education advocates. Although we appreciate the value of healthcare, we need to change this balance if we are to achieve our goals. We are at a critical juncture, when final decisions are being made about which bills will pass this session. Legislators, especially our Senators, need to hear from parents and PTA members again.
Please do all that you can this week to support the Washington State PTA’s efforts to pass a bill this session which will keep the momentum going towards our #1 priority issue this session, long overdue education finance reform!
Here is a link to an online petition which will be delivered to legislators. Please sign today and forward to your contact lists. http://gopetition.com/online/25946.html
Class of 2012 News -- March 12, 2009
Hello Freshparents:
What a strange thing to see snow on the daffodils and azaleas blooming in my yard earlier this week. I fully expect that such silliness is behind us. Suddenly there was a lot of news to report so, beware, this is a long email.
Message from Class of 2012 Leadership
Jazz Band News
Community Service Opportunities
BSD News
Peer Tutoring
Badminton
GLO-LO Dance
Newport Attire
Metro Rider Alert
WASL
Message from Class of 2012 Leadership
Dear freshman students and parents!
Congratulations on making it through the first semester – to both the students and the parents! It’s been a big year so far, and hopefully we’ve all grown some as people and as a class since September. Now that the second semester is well under way, we want everyone to get more involved in shaping Newport, and we want to end this year with a bang.
There are several ways to make this happen!
Most importantly, we want to hear your input. Talk to leadership about the changes you’d like to see at our school – your input is valuable to us. E-mail us at leadership012@gmail.com. If you’re a student, join the Facebook group “Newport Class of 2012.” We really care about hearing everyone's ideas!
Another important item is fundraising. Due to the recent economy, we understand how hard it is to raise money, and so we’re trying our best to get our class off to a good start without wasting anything. So instead of having loads of annoying fundraisers (such as carwashes and bake sales and magazine drives) we’ve decided to take a more clear-cut and efficient way to raise the funds we need by simply asking for donations. Please support your class, your prom, and your graduation by giving. All checks should be written out to Newport High School and will go towards the Class of 2012 fund (make sure to write “Class of 2012 Fund” on the memo line).
Since our overall goal this year is to raise $8,000, we need every single freshman to give at least $25 dollars for this year! Please donate! Although this may seem like much, this is how much we need to have the incredible Prom, Graduation, and other class events that you deserve. See, the upside of our simple fundraising is that you can rest assured knowing that every penny you give will reward you in the end, because no money will go towards the cost of things like soap, magazines, or the ingredients for cookies, since we won’t be using any of those materials. Every penny you give will help you a) decrease the overall price of Prom tickets and b) decrease your personal price of a Prom ticket, because those who give receive discounted tickets.
Now, wouldn’t you rather pay $15 for a ticket than, say, $80? Keep in mind, during senior year, you’ll also be paying for things such as car insurance and might very likely be saving for college, so giving now will be much easier giving later. We hope that you will take this all into consideration and that you will act as a class as well as donate towards our fund.
Thank you, class of 2012 and parents for being so spirited and generous!
~Freshman leadership
P.S. We realize that due to the economic recession, times are tough for a lot of people, so please think of others as well as yourself if you can donate more!
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Jazz Band News
Great news for Newport Jazz 1 Band. The Band auditioned and was picked to compete in the Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition in NYC in May 2009. This is an incredible honor. Only 15 bands nationwide are picked to compete. There are 3 local area schools that are part of the competition: Newport, Garfield, and Roosevelt. These bands are playing in the Hot Java Cool Jazz Concert coming up on March 27. So, if you can't make it to the Essentially Ellington in NYC, Hot Java Cool Jazz will be a great opportunity to hear these great bands. Tickets for the events below are available now.
Upcoming opportunities to hear the bands: See the band website: http://www.newportband.org/
March 21, 2009 - NHS Jazz Festival - Evening Concert
March 27, 2009 - Hot Java Cool Jazz
April 24, 2009 - Jazz Gala - Concert and Auction
May 8-10, 2009 - Essentially Ellington – NYC
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Community Service Opportunities
Cascade Land Conservancy has volunteer opportunities in March and April for students who like to get outdoors as well as for those that like to support environmental issues and open space conservation without the risk of getting muddy.
Special Olympics needs coaches to help with track events coaching adult teams with developmental disabilities prepare for this year’s Special Olympics.
Northwest Folklife Festival is looking for clubs or groups seeking a way to get out into the public’s view. This opportunity to volunteer within the Festival provides a fantastic and positive environment for the students and their friends, and can also be used as community service.
Mountain to Sounds Greenway has March 14, 21, and 28, and April 4 available to pick up some volunteer hours.
Westminster Chapel is having their Overlake Active Senior Fair on Saturday, March 14. They expect to have 500 to 700 seniors attend and are in desperate need of volunteers. This is a great opportunity to get some volunteer hours and have a good time! Jobs are easy and can be done in the am or pm. Some jobs available are blowing up balloons and putting them up and directing vendors to tables, registration table, room monitor, catering assistant (great opportunity for culinary students) and many more jobs.
Please see Ms. Owen in the Counseling Office for more information on these volunteer opportunities.
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BSD News
2008-09 School CalendarAt its March 3 meeting, the Board of Directors authorized the District to apply to the state for a waiver of the requirement to make up one of the December snow days. That waiver was granted. This means that the most recent snow closure on February 26 will not require an extension of the school year or change in graduation dates. The last day of school will remain as June 25.
Raising Successful Students: Tools and Resources to Make the Job Easier
Join us Monday, March 16, for the annual Road Show Event at Sammamish High School, 100 140th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98005.
The Road Show will consist of a keynote speech, a school district resource fair, and workshops on a variety of topics.
7:00 pm: Keynote Speech: Dr. James Mazza, Professor and Director of the School Psychology Program at the University of Washington, will deliver the keynote speech, Looking Beyond the Grade Point Average. Dr. Mazza’s speech will cover skills that impact the educational success of students in the short-term and provide lifelong benefits that lead to greater success as an adult.
7: 45 pm: Workshops*: Workshops are scheduled to start around 7:45pm.
6:30 pm – 9 pm: Resource Fair: Information booths will open at 6:30 pm and stay open until 9 pm.
*To access additional information on the Road Show, such as a listing of workshops offered, visit our homepage http://www.bsd405.org.
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Peer Tutoring
Students who need academic help should consider visiting the Peer Tutoring table in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
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Badminton
Play America’s fasting growing sport!! Tryouts start on March 16 in the Main Gym for our Girl’s Badminton Team. We’re undefeated for the last three years!
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GLO-LO Dance!
The Glo-Lo Dance is on March 20. Tickets will be for sale on March 17, 18, and 19t. Guest passes are available on-line at http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/activities2/index.htm , and must be turned in by March 18.
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Newport Attire for Sale
Dear Newport parents,
The Junior Class has decided to make a variety of Newport attire for our parents, students, and other family members. These new items are not club, sport, or grade specific, and thus are perfect for everyone!
We will be offering polo shirts, T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and quarter zip sweatshirts. The Newport attire is unisex in sizing except for the Polo shirt which has men's, women's and children's sizes. These will be great to wear to any Newport event and will show your pride in your child, and in Newport. Also, you can order these for students who would like something else to wear on spirit days, or just want some more Newport clothing. So keep your eyes out for the order form in the March issue of Knightline and get in Newport style for spring!
-Junior Class officers
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Metro Rider Alert: Route 225
Beginning Monday, March 16, road construction on SE 26th Street will require a temporary detour for Route 225. If you take Route 225 please stop by the office to get more information.
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WASL
The schedule for WASL weeks is posted below. Freshmen do not take WASL tests so please note that, if your student does not attend morning tutorial or open study in the library, the school day could start as late as 10:15 am during this period.
What a strange thing to see snow on the daffodils and azaleas blooming in my yard earlier this week. I fully expect that such silliness is behind us. Suddenly there was a lot of news to report so, beware, this is a long email.
Message from Class of 2012 Leadership
Jazz Band News
Community Service Opportunities
BSD News
Peer Tutoring
Badminton
GLO-LO Dance
Newport Attire
Metro Rider Alert
WASL
Message from Class of 2012 Leadership
Dear freshman students and parents!
Congratulations on making it through the first semester – to both the students and the parents! It’s been a big year so far, and hopefully we’ve all grown some as people and as a class since September. Now that the second semester is well under way, we want everyone to get more involved in shaping Newport, and we want to end this year with a bang.
There are several ways to make this happen!
Most importantly, we want to hear your input. Talk to leadership about the changes you’d like to see at our school – your input is valuable to us. E-mail us at leadership012@gmail.com. If you’re a student, join the Facebook group “Newport Class of 2012.” We really care about hearing everyone's ideas!
Another important item is fundraising. Due to the recent economy, we understand how hard it is to raise money, and so we’re trying our best to get our class off to a good start without wasting anything. So instead of having loads of annoying fundraisers (such as carwashes and bake sales and magazine drives) we’ve decided to take a more clear-cut and efficient way to raise the funds we need by simply asking for donations. Please support your class, your prom, and your graduation by giving. All checks should be written out to Newport High School and will go towards the Class of 2012 fund (make sure to write “Class of 2012 Fund” on the memo line).
Since our overall goal this year is to raise $8,000, we need every single freshman to give at least $25 dollars for this year! Please donate! Although this may seem like much, this is how much we need to have the incredible Prom, Graduation, and other class events that you deserve. See, the upside of our simple fundraising is that you can rest assured knowing that every penny you give will reward you in the end, because no money will go towards the cost of things like soap, magazines, or the ingredients for cookies, since we won’t be using any of those materials. Every penny you give will help you a) decrease the overall price of Prom tickets and b) decrease your personal price of a Prom ticket, because those who give receive discounted tickets.
Now, wouldn’t you rather pay $15 for a ticket than, say, $80? Keep in mind, during senior year, you’ll also be paying for things such as car insurance and might very likely be saving for college, so giving now will be much easier giving later. We hope that you will take this all into consideration and that you will act as a class as well as donate towards our fund.
Thank you, class of 2012 and parents for being so spirited and generous!
~Freshman leadership
P.S. We realize that due to the economic recession, times are tough for a lot of people, so please think of others as well as yourself if you can donate more!
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Jazz Band News
Great news for Newport Jazz 1 Band. The Band auditioned and was picked to compete in the Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition in NYC in May 2009. This is an incredible honor. Only 15 bands nationwide are picked to compete. There are 3 local area schools that are part of the competition: Newport, Garfield, and Roosevelt. These bands are playing in the Hot Java Cool Jazz Concert coming up on March 27. So, if you can't make it to the Essentially Ellington in NYC, Hot Java Cool Jazz will be a great opportunity to hear these great bands. Tickets for the events below are available now.
Upcoming opportunities to hear the bands: See the band website: http://www.newportband.org/
March 21, 2009 - NHS Jazz Festival - Evening Concert
March 27, 2009 - Hot Java Cool Jazz
April 24, 2009 - Jazz Gala - Concert and Auction
May 8-10, 2009 - Essentially Ellington – NYC
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Community Service Opportunities
Cascade Land Conservancy has volunteer opportunities in March and April for students who like to get outdoors as well as for those that like to support environmental issues and open space conservation without the risk of getting muddy.
Special Olympics needs coaches to help with track events coaching adult teams with developmental disabilities prepare for this year’s Special Olympics.
Northwest Folklife Festival is looking for clubs or groups seeking a way to get out into the public’s view. This opportunity to volunteer within the Festival provides a fantastic and positive environment for the students and their friends, and can also be used as community service.
Mountain to Sounds Greenway has March 14, 21, and 28, and April 4 available to pick up some volunteer hours.
Westminster Chapel is having their Overlake Active Senior Fair on Saturday, March 14. They expect to have 500 to 700 seniors attend and are in desperate need of volunteers. This is a great opportunity to get some volunteer hours and have a good time! Jobs are easy and can be done in the am or pm. Some jobs available are blowing up balloons and putting them up and directing vendors to tables, registration table, room monitor, catering assistant (great opportunity for culinary students) and many more jobs.
Please see Ms. Owen in the Counseling Office for more information on these volunteer opportunities.
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BSD News
2008-09 School CalendarAt its March 3 meeting, the Board of Directors authorized the District to apply to the state for a waiver of the requirement to make up one of the December snow days. That waiver was granted. This means that the most recent snow closure on February 26 will not require an extension of the school year or change in graduation dates. The last day of school will remain as June 25.
Raising Successful Students: Tools and Resources to Make the Job Easier
Join us Monday, March 16, for the annual Road Show Event at Sammamish High School, 100 140th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98005.
The Road Show will consist of a keynote speech, a school district resource fair, and workshops on a variety of topics.
7:00 pm: Keynote Speech: Dr. James Mazza, Professor and Director of the School Psychology Program at the University of Washington, will deliver the keynote speech, Looking Beyond the Grade Point Average. Dr. Mazza’s speech will cover skills that impact the educational success of students in the short-term and provide lifelong benefits that lead to greater success as an adult.
7: 45 pm: Workshops*: Workshops are scheduled to start around 7:45pm.
6:30 pm – 9 pm: Resource Fair: Information booths will open at 6:30 pm and stay open until 9 pm.
*To access additional information on the Road Show, such as a listing of workshops offered, visit our homepage http://www.bsd405.org.
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Peer Tutoring
Students who need academic help should consider visiting the Peer Tutoring table in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
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Badminton
Play America’s fasting growing sport!! Tryouts start on March 16 in the Main Gym for our Girl’s Badminton Team. We’re undefeated for the last three years!
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GLO-LO Dance!
The Glo-Lo Dance is on March 20. Tickets will be for sale on March 17, 18, and 19t. Guest passes are available on-line at http://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/activities2/index.htm , and must be turned in by March 18.
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Newport Attire for Sale
Dear Newport parents,
The Junior Class has decided to make a variety of Newport attire for our parents, students, and other family members. These new items are not club, sport, or grade specific, and thus are perfect for everyone!
We will be offering polo shirts, T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and quarter zip sweatshirts. The Newport attire is unisex in sizing except for the Polo shirt which has men's, women's and children's sizes. These will be great to wear to any Newport event and will show your pride in your child, and in Newport. Also, you can order these for students who would like something else to wear on spirit days, or just want some more Newport clothing. So keep your eyes out for the order form in the March issue of Knightline and get in Newport style for spring!
-Junior Class officers
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Metro Rider Alert: Route 225
Beginning Monday, March 16, road construction on SE 26th Street will require a temporary detour for Route 225. If you take Route 225 please stop by the office to get more information.
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WASL
The schedule for WASL weeks is posted below. Freshmen do not take WASL tests so please note that, if your student does not attend morning tutorial or open study in the library, the school day could start as late as 10:15 am during this period.
Class of 2012 News -- February 22, 2009
Hello Freshparents:
Here are a few news items to get you and your student through the end of the month and into March.
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PTSA Meeting
The next PTSA meeting is Wednesday February 25 at 7:00 pm in the school library. Featured speakers will be our school resource officer Greg Mills and school district substance abuse resource officer Trevor van den Acker to discuss substance abuse awareness. The business meeting will begin at 7:30 which includes, among other things, a report from our Principal, our Treasurer, and many of our committees.
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Knight Music
We are very pleased to announce that the Newport Jazz 1 Band has been invited to perform at the Starbucks "Hot Java Cool Jazz" concert at the Paramount Theater pm March 27, 2009. This invitation is a great honor as they will perform along with four of the top high school jazz bands in the region. Your Newport Jazz Band recently competed and placed among the top four at the Clark College Jazz Festival and the Bellevue Community College Jazz Festival. “Hot Java Cool Jazz” is a great opportunity for your family to enjoy an evening of great music and incredible talent and to show your support for the band. We want to fill the theater and throw our support behind the band. Starbucks has offered a grant to the band program if more than 200 adult tickets are purchased by Newport supporters.
Ticket prices are: $18.00 – Adult, $ 11.00 – Student, $ 11.00 - Senior
There are two ways to purchase tickets:
1. Contact Coya and Norm Kirby at 425-643-8190 or email: kirbyco@comcast.net
2. Purchase the tickets online at the Paramount website: http://www.theparamount.com/artists/?artist=934
(if the link doesn't work, copy and paste it to your browser) If you do decide to purchase the tickets online, please keep a copy of the receipt and forward to Coya so that they can keep track of Newports ticket purchases for the grant offer.
March 21 - First Annual Newport Jazz Festival - Newport is hosting a jazz competition. The competition will begin around 8:00 am and will culminate with the winners concert at 6:00 pm. Newport’s Jazz 1 will also perform with a guest soloist.
March 27 - Hot Java Cool Jazz - Paramount 7:00 pm
April 24 - Newport Jazz Gala - Tickets available now. The guest soloist for the evening is Lew Soloff. See the Newport Band website for more information. http://www.newportband.org/.
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Girls’ Tennis
For students interested in trying out for Girl's tennis, there will be an information meeting at 3:05 pm on Tuesday, February 24 in Ms. Zavaglia's Room 1113. Please make sure all of your paperwork is turned in.
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Upcoming Elementary School Auctions- support your neighborhood schools!
Newport Heights Elementary- Saturday, March 21. Please contact Sondra Richards at sondrar@westseattle.com or www.nhe-pta.org/2009auction
Somerset Elementary - Saturday, March 28 from 5:30 to 11:00 at the Hyatt in downtown Bellevue. Please contact Chris Bradley at bradfamly@comcast.net.
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New Bus Passes
Students will be able to get their new bus pass on Thursday, February 26, or Friday, February 27, during both lunches in front of the main office. Students will need to turn in their old bus pass and show a student ID. Students who have lost their bus pass will need to fill out a new Metro Application which can be found on the small table in the main office. Both students and guardians need to sign the Metro Application form.
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Housekeeping
If you have a new email address, phone number, or any other new contact information, please contact the Newport Registrar, Shelby Dawes, in the main office.
Here are a few news items to get you and your student through the end of the month and into March.
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PTSA Meeting
The next PTSA meeting is Wednesday February 25 at 7:00 pm in the school library. Featured speakers will be our school resource officer Greg Mills and school district substance abuse resource officer Trevor van den Acker to discuss substance abuse awareness. The business meeting will begin at 7:30 which includes, among other things, a report from our Principal, our Treasurer, and many of our committees.
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Knight Music
We are very pleased to announce that the Newport Jazz 1 Band has been invited to perform at the Starbucks "Hot Java Cool Jazz" concert at the Paramount Theater pm March 27, 2009. This invitation is a great honor as they will perform along with four of the top high school jazz bands in the region. Your Newport Jazz Band recently competed and placed among the top four at the Clark College Jazz Festival and the Bellevue Community College Jazz Festival. “Hot Java Cool Jazz” is a great opportunity for your family to enjoy an evening of great music and incredible talent and to show your support for the band. We want to fill the theater and throw our support behind the band. Starbucks has offered a grant to the band program if more than 200 adult tickets are purchased by Newport supporters.
Ticket prices are: $18.00 – Adult, $ 11.00 – Student, $ 11.00 - Senior
There are two ways to purchase tickets:
1. Contact Coya and Norm Kirby at 425-643-8190 or email: kirbyco@comcast.net
2. Purchase the tickets online at the Paramount website: http://www.theparamount.com/artists/?artist=934
(if the link doesn't work, copy and paste it to your browser) If you do decide to purchase the tickets online, please keep a copy of the receipt and forward to Coya so that they can keep track of Newports ticket purchases for the grant offer.
March 21 - First Annual Newport Jazz Festival - Newport is hosting a jazz competition. The competition will begin around 8:00 am and will culminate with the winners concert at 6:00 pm. Newport’s Jazz 1 will also perform with a guest soloist.
March 27 - Hot Java Cool Jazz - Paramount 7:00 pm
April 24 - Newport Jazz Gala - Tickets available now. The guest soloist for the evening is Lew Soloff. See the Newport Band website for more information. http://www.newportband.org/.
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Girls’ Tennis
For students interested in trying out for Girl's tennis, there will be an information meeting at 3:05 pm on Tuesday, February 24 in Ms. Zavaglia's Room 1113. Please make sure all of your paperwork is turned in.
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Upcoming Elementary School Auctions- support your neighborhood schools!
Newport Heights Elementary- Saturday, March 21. Please contact Sondra Richards at sondrar@westseattle.com or www.nhe-pta.org/2009auction
Somerset Elementary - Saturday, March 28 from 5:30 to 11:00 at the Hyatt in downtown Bellevue. Please contact Chris Bradley at bradfamly@comcast.net.
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New Bus Passes
Students will be able to get their new bus pass on Thursday, February 26, or Friday, February 27, during both lunches in front of the main office. Students will need to turn in their old bus pass and show a student ID. Students who have lost their bus pass will need to fill out a new Metro Application which can be found on the small table in the main office. Both students and guardians need to sign the Metro Application form.
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Housekeeping
If you have a new email address, phone number, or any other new contact information, please contact the Newport Registrar, Shelby Dawes, in the main office.
Class of 2012 News -- February 16, 2009
Hello Freshparents:
The long holiday weekend is quickly coming to an end and it’s time to focus again on a new week. I have several news items for you here – some are really new and some are reminders.
Spirit Week
School Dance
Spring Sports Packers
Follies
Computer Passwords
Class of 2012 Mailing List
PTA Focus Day
Mark Your Calendar
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Spirit Week
Since we aren’t having Mid-Winter break, Newport will be celebrating “Stay”-cation week! Each day willing students and staff will dress up for something they might be doing if they were on break.
Tuesday: “We should be sleeping in Day” or Pajama Day
Wednesday: “We should be Skiing Day” or Snow Day
Thursday: “We should be in Hawaii Day” or Luau Day
Friday: “We should be in Disneyland Day” or Disney Day
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Valentine’s Day Dance/Tolo Make-up Dance
The Valentine’s Day Dance is on February 20. Guest passes are available on the Newport website. They are due in the office by Wednesday, February 18. Tickets may be purchased this coming week.
Those who attended Tolo need to pick up a coupon for admission to the dance. If a student plans to take the same guest to this dance as s/he took to Tolo, the student will be able to get a coupon for the guest. If the student plans to take a different guest, s/he will need to get a guest pass from the website and have it turned in by February 18.
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Spring Sport Packets
Spring Sport Packets are available for pick-up outside the ASB Secretary’s office. First time gray packets (if this is the first time your student has played a sport this year) and yellow “repeat” packets (if your student played a fall or winter sport this year) are due back by February 27, 2009.
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Follies
Tryouts are coming soon – February 25-26 at 3:00 pm. Interested students should sign up for a time and pick up a packet in front of the ASB Secretary’s office. The performances are March 5-7. Any questions? See Mr. Richards or a student from the Technical Theatre class.
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Computer Passwords
Students should be reminded that it's time to change their school password. Passwords not changed by March will no longer work. Students may do this on the library or classroom computers. Instructions are posted in each room.
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Class of 2013 Mailing List
Do you have or know a student in the incoming Freshman class? Friends or neighbors bound for Newport? Make sure that we have your student's name and a parent email. Julie Rooney, NHSClass2011@gmail.com, is compiling the email list for the Class of 2013 Liaison. Please help us offer a warm welcome to all Newport students and families!
It is particularly hard for us to collect the names of students who are bound for Newport from private schools. If you have any connections with 8th graders in a private school, please encourage them to get in touch with Julie.
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WSPTA's Focus Day – February 26, 2009
There's still plenty of time to register (it's free!) for this year's Focus Day to be held February 26 at the State Capitol in Olympia. The Rally for Basic Education Funding, to be conducted on the steps of the Capitol at noon, will be an great opportunity to remind our legislators of the importance of fixing the state's antiquated funding system for K-12 education, and we really need to have as many members with us as possible. To find out more information about WSPTA's legislative agenda and Focus Day, click on the following link. http://www.wastatepta.org/legislation.htm
To reserve a place on the Bellevue PTSA Council bus (also free!), which will leave the old K-Mart lot at 9:30 on the morning of the 26, email Connie Gerlitz at gerlitz2@comcast.net.
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Mark Your Calendar
March 10 – Spring Sports Kickoff/Parent Meeting @ 7:00 pm in the Gym
March 11-12 – Spring Play Try-Outs @ 3:00 pm
March 13 – Glo Lo Dance, 9:00 to midnight in the Gym
March 16-19 – WASL Testing Period #1
April 13-14, 20-21 – WASL Testing Period #2
April 24 – Knight Valor Volunteer Hours Due
May 19 – Knight Valor Assembly
The long holiday weekend is quickly coming to an end and it’s time to focus again on a new week. I have several news items for you here – some are really new and some are reminders.
Spirit Week
School Dance
Spring Sports Packers
Follies
Computer Passwords
Class of 2012 Mailing List
PTA Focus Day
Mark Your Calendar
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Spirit Week
Since we aren’t having Mid-Winter break, Newport will be celebrating “Stay”-cation week! Each day willing students and staff will dress up for something they might be doing if they were on break.
Tuesday: “We should be sleeping in Day” or Pajama Day
Wednesday: “We should be Skiing Day” or Snow Day
Thursday: “We should be in Hawaii Day” or Luau Day
Friday: “We should be in Disneyland Day” or Disney Day
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Valentine’s Day Dance/Tolo Make-up Dance
The Valentine’s Day Dance is on February 20. Guest passes are available on the Newport website. They are due in the office by Wednesday, February 18. Tickets may be purchased this coming week.
Those who attended Tolo need to pick up a coupon for admission to the dance. If a student plans to take the same guest to this dance as s/he took to Tolo, the student will be able to get a coupon for the guest. If the student plans to take a different guest, s/he will need to get a guest pass from the website and have it turned in by February 18.
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Spring Sport Packets
Spring Sport Packets are available for pick-up outside the ASB Secretary’s office. First time gray packets (if this is the first time your student has played a sport this year) and yellow “repeat” packets (if your student played a fall or winter sport this year) are due back by February 27, 2009.
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Follies
Tryouts are coming soon – February 25-26 at 3:00 pm. Interested students should sign up for a time and pick up a packet in front of the ASB Secretary’s office. The performances are March 5-7. Any questions? See Mr. Richards or a student from the Technical Theatre class.
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Computer Passwords
Students should be reminded that it's time to change their school password. Passwords not changed by March will no longer work. Students may do this on the library or classroom computers. Instructions are posted in each room.
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Class of 2013 Mailing List
Do you have or know a student in the incoming Freshman class? Friends or neighbors bound for Newport? Make sure that we have your student's name and a parent email. Julie Rooney, NHSClass2011@gmail.com, is compiling the email list for the Class of 2013 Liaison. Please help us offer a warm welcome to all Newport students and families!
It is particularly hard for us to collect the names of students who are bound for Newport from private schools. If you have any connections with 8th graders in a private school, please encourage them to get in touch with Julie.
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WSPTA's Focus Day – February 26, 2009
There's still plenty of time to register (it's free!) for this year's Focus Day to be held February 26 at the State Capitol in Olympia. The Rally for Basic Education Funding, to be conducted on the steps of the Capitol at noon, will be an great opportunity to remind our legislators of the importance of fixing the state's antiquated funding system for K-12 education, and we really need to have as many members with us as possible. To find out more information about WSPTA's legislative agenda and Focus Day, click on the following link. http://www.wastatepta.org/legislation.htm
To reserve a place on the Bellevue PTSA Council bus (also free!), which will leave the old K-Mart lot at 9:30 on the morning of the 26, email Connie Gerlitz at gerlitz2@comcast.net.
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Mark Your Calendar
March 10 – Spring Sports Kickoff/Parent Meeting @ 7:00 pm in the Gym
March 11-12 – Spring Play Try-Outs @ 3:00 pm
March 13 – Glo Lo Dance, 9:00 to midnight in the Gym
March 16-19 – WASL Testing Period #1
April 13-14, 20-21 – WASL Testing Period #2
April 24 – Knight Valor Volunteer Hours Due
May 19 – Knight Valor Assembly
Friday, February 6, 2009
Class of 2012 -- February 6, 2009
Hello Freshparents:
With plenty of skill, determination, and luck, our kids have made it through the first half of their freshman year. It seems like just yesterday that I emailed you about August Check In days and the first day of school. So much has happened to our kids in 5 short months – adjusting to a new school, new teachers, and new schedules; meeting new students and making new friends; participating in sports, the arts, and clubs; some taking on leadership roles and others trying to find their place among the throngs; preparing for and surviving finals. With all of this experience under their belts, I’m certain they’re ready to take on another semester starting Monday morning! And speaking of Monday morning ….
February 9
* Schedules for second semester will be distributed Monday morning, starting at 7:00 am. Students will need this to be admitted to class.
* Girls’ Water Polo preseason team meeting will be at 3:10 pm in Room 1112.
February 14
Looking for a way to express your heartfelt sentiments to your child's teacher? Honor your favorite teacher with a gift to Bellevue Schools Foundation this Valentine's Day. We'll send your teacher a Valentine's card notifying him/her of your support and appreciation. Meanwhile, your gift will join with others to support great teaching across the District, helping BSF to fund programs like National Board Certification and new teacher support. It's quick, green, calorie-free and it helps Bellevue students while thanking excellent teachers!
Honor your teacher with a gift to BSF
Click here to give
February 16
* Students looking for community service hours will have an opportunity on February 16. The Mountains-to-Sound Greenway is having a volunteer service day for high school students on Presidents’ Day. There are two different locations and different time commitments available. Students should inquire in the counseling center for more information.
February 20
* The Valentine’s Dance has been rescheduled to February 20. This is an all-school non-date dance. Students who bought Tolo tickets will receive free passes to this dance. More information will follow.
March 21
* The Newport Heights Elementary PTA is holding an auction on Saturday, March 21. They are looking for at least 10 high school students to babysit elementary-age students during the auction, from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm at the latest. Student volunteers can work the entire night for a total of 5.5 community service hours or, if enough volunteers come forward, there will be 3-hour shifts. Students should contact Sondra Richards at sondrar@westseattle.com by February 10.
End of Semester/Grades
The semester ended today. Parents are advised that teachers will work on final grades through Wednesday, February 11. Please be patient as student on-line grades may change significantly while teachers complete their work. As usual, official grades will arrive at home via US Mail.
Newport PTSA 2009-2010
A Nominating Committee has been formed to fill a slate of qualified candidates for the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If you are interested in being considered for one of these positions or know of another parent who wants to serve next year, please contact me ASAP via email and I will pass along any names to the Nominating Committee.
Reflections Program 2009-2010
For those students who like to really plan ahead, the National PTA has announced the theme for next year – “Beauty Is ….” The PTA will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Reflections program next year.
With plenty of skill, determination, and luck, our kids have made it through the first half of their freshman year. It seems like just yesterday that I emailed you about August Check In days and the first day of school. So much has happened to our kids in 5 short months – adjusting to a new school, new teachers, and new schedules; meeting new students and making new friends; participating in sports, the arts, and clubs; some taking on leadership roles and others trying to find their place among the throngs; preparing for and surviving finals. With all of this experience under their belts, I’m certain they’re ready to take on another semester starting Monday morning! And speaking of Monday morning ….
February 9
* Schedules for second semester will be distributed Monday morning, starting at 7:00 am. Students will need this to be admitted to class.
* Girls’ Water Polo preseason team meeting will be at 3:10 pm in Room 1112.
February 14
Looking for a way to express your heartfelt sentiments to your child's teacher? Honor your favorite teacher with a gift to Bellevue Schools Foundation this Valentine's Day. We'll send your teacher a Valentine's card notifying him/her of your support and appreciation. Meanwhile, your gift will join with others to support great teaching across the District, helping BSF to fund programs like National Board Certification and new teacher support. It's quick, green, calorie-free and it helps Bellevue students while thanking excellent teachers!
Honor your teacher with a gift to BSF
Click here to give
February 16
* Students looking for community service hours will have an opportunity on February 16. The Mountains-to-Sound Greenway is having a volunteer service day for high school students on Presidents’ Day. There are two different locations and different time commitments available. Students should inquire in the counseling center for more information.
February 20
* The Valentine’s Dance has been rescheduled to February 20. This is an all-school non-date dance. Students who bought Tolo tickets will receive free passes to this dance. More information will follow.
March 21
* The Newport Heights Elementary PTA is holding an auction on Saturday, March 21. They are looking for at least 10 high school students to babysit elementary-age students during the auction, from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm at the latest. Student volunteers can work the entire night for a total of 5.5 community service hours or, if enough volunteers come forward, there will be 3-hour shifts. Students should contact Sondra Richards at sondrar@westseattle.com by February 10.
End of Semester/Grades
The semester ended today. Parents are advised that teachers will work on final grades through Wednesday, February 11. Please be patient as student on-line grades may change significantly while teachers complete their work. As usual, official grades will arrive at home via US Mail.
Newport PTSA 2009-2010
A Nominating Committee has been formed to fill a slate of qualified candidates for the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If you are interested in being considered for one of these positions or know of another parent who wants to serve next year, please contact me ASAP via email and I will pass along any names to the Nominating Committee.
Reflections Program 2009-2010
For those students who like to really plan ahead, the National PTA has announced the theme for next year – “Beauty Is ….” The PTA will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Reflections program next year.
News -- January 28, 2009
Hello Freshparents:
If you don’t have more than a few minutes, you might want to check back in when you have more time on your hands to read this email. It’s fairly lengthy but hopefully organized in a way that you can go straight to the items of most interest to you and your student. As always, don’t hesitate to ask questions, suggest topics to be covered in these emails, or share news that I can pass along.
SCHOOL NEWS
Parent Information Night
Updated School Calendar
STUDENT NEWS
Follies
Dessert Knight Invitation
SPORTS NEWS
Spring Sports Packets
Boys Soccer
PTSA NEWS
PTSA Meeting – TONIGHT!
PTSA Focus Day
GENERAL NEWS
Leftover from Hall Decs
Drop Off/Pick Up Areas
Camp Fair 2009
Special Request
Yearbook Announcement
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SCHOOL NEWS
Parent Information Night
On Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 pm, Newport’s guidance counselors will present grade-level information for parents about registration for the 2009-2010 school year.
Parents of current 8th grade students will attend an information night at Newport on Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 pm in the theater. Please pass this along to your friends and neighbors who have children attending 8th grade at Tyee, Tillicum, and private schools and who live in our attendance area.
Updated School Year Calendar
The Bellevue School District has updated the school calendar to add the snow days. See below for the new First Semester Finals Schedule for February 4, 5, and 6. Graduation will be June 22. The last day of school is now June 25.
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STUDENT NEWS
Follies
The annual talent/variety show is called Follies and you must see it at least once while you have a student at Newport. Does your student have talent? Auditions will take place in about four weeks so encourage your student to get his act ready!
Invitation
You are invited to DESSERT KNIGHT 2009: A Celebration of the Joy of Singing – Saturday, February 7, 2009, 6:30 pm in the NHS Commons
Soft lights and beautiful centerpieces will transform the Newport Commons into a Cabaret Lounge. You will be served delicious desserts and coffee while you relax and enjoy the talented singers of the Newport Choir. They will perform their favorite musical selections. Proceeds benefit the Voices of Newport Choir Booster Club, in support of the NHS Choir Program. $10 per ticket
Tickets are available through choir members, at the door, or by contacting Chris Helmholz at helmholz@comcast.net.
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SPORTS NEWS
Spring Sport Packets
Spring Sport Packets are now available for pick up. Students who have not previously played a sport at Newport should get a gray packet. Those who have already played a sport should get a yellow packet. All packets are available outside of the ASB secretary’s office in the Commons. Paperwork is due back by February 27, 2009.
Newport Boys Soccer
All players interested in trying out for Newport Boys Soccer should attend an informational meeting at 3:10 pm on Tuesday, February 3 in room 1101 (Mr. Benda's room). Practices start on March 2.
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PTSA NEWS
PTSA Meeting
Tonight! The meeting starts at 7:00 pm in the Newport library.
PTSA Focus Day
Washington State PTA is sponsoring its annual Focus Day activities Thursday, February 26.
This is the day that PTA members across the state gather in Olympia to "focus" on the child advocacy issues that were selected at Legislative Assembly. This is an unusually important year for parents to participate. Our Legislative representatives have been given the task of revamping our educational system -- primarily the way in which it is funded. It has been obvious for years that the funding amount has been inadequate (districts have to raise levy money to provide basics) but even more obvious that the funds are unfairly distributed. Combine the ever-growing needs of our underfunded educational system with the current budget crisis and one simply cannot deny the need to keep our legislators FOCUSED on our kids. Focus Day this year will take on a different form than in years past. This year, the main activity will be a massive rally on the Capital steps at noon. We need everybody possible to attend for this easy, fun, and effective advocating party.
Organize car pools -- we need at least four cars of four people from every school. Drive to Olympia, rally on the steps, drive back home. How easy can it get? Bellevue PTSA Council also has rented two busses for the day. The trip is free to Bellevue PTA members and almost free to other Council members. We will leave at about 9:30 on February 26 from the old K Mart parking lot on 148th and return there by 3 or 3:30. Reservations are required for the bus. Contact me with your name and e-mail address if you want to ride the bus. I need to have these names by the first part of February.
Connie Gerlitz (dgerlitz2@comcast.net),
Bellevue Council and Region 2, Legislative Chair
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GENERAL NEWS
Leftover from Homecoming Hall Decs
Mr. Nonis reports that a plastic basketball hoop provided by a parent for freshmen Hall Decs is still in his room. To claim it, please email Mr. Nonis at nonisj@bsd405.org.
Pick Up/Drop Off Areas
Visitors to campus before and after school have reported to us that parents aren’t using our new Pick Up and Drop Off areas.
When the building was designed, the architects went to great lengths to add spaces for parents to safely line up to pick up and drop off students that wouldn’t cross paths with anyone who was attempting to park or walk into the building. Ironically, neither one of these areas is being used much – instead, parents are using one of the parking lots…..and are in the way of people who need to use visitor parking.
Flagpole Pick Up/Drop Off Area
One of the Pick Up/Drop Off areas is on the east side of the building, and is accessed from Factoria Boulevard at the traffic light. It circles the flagpole. There’s even a covered waiting area nearby so that students don’t get wet on rainy days. Students who get out here in the mornings have easy access to the Commons, and in the afternoons students can walk directly out of the east end of the classroom wing to meet up with parents.
South Ballfields Pick Up/Drop Off Area
The other Pick Up/Drop Off area is on the south side of the building, and is accessed from Coal Creek Parkway. This is the turnaround between the baseball field and the new softball field. It’s particularly handy in the mornings for parents on their way to work who will exit the driveway & proceed west on Coal Creek Parkway. It’s also really, really large, and can hold dozens of cars. It’s the ideal place to wait to pick up a student after school.
CampFair 2009
Find the perfect summer camp or program at CampFair 2009 on Saturday, February 7, 2009, co-sponsored by St. Thomas School and ParentMap. Come meet directors and representatives from over 75 camps and programs for all ages, preschool to adult, including day and overnight camps, teen programs, specialty programs, wilderness adventure, sports, drama, art, science, music, language, academic enrichment and more. Don’t miss CampFair 2009, one of the largest camp fairs in Washington, at St. Thomas School’s new campus, 8300 N.E. 12th Street, Medina, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission is free. For more information, directions to CampFair, and a listing of participating camps, visit www.sthomasschool.org or www.parentmap.com and find the perfect summer camp or program.
Special Request
Are you remodeling? Do you have a gently used electric range you no longer need? A veteran member of the Newport teaching community is in need of an electric stand-alone range. If you have one that you are no longer using, we can arrange to have it picked up at your inconvenience. Please contact Janet Suppes, janetsuppes@yahoo.com, or Matt Eisenhauer, eisenhauerm@bsd405.com.
Yearbook Announcement
The deadline for purchasing a yearbook is February 6. Students can confirm whether or not they have already purchased a year book by checking the list of sales outside of the accountant’s office.
If you don’t have more than a few minutes, you might want to check back in when you have more time on your hands to read this email. It’s fairly lengthy but hopefully organized in a way that you can go straight to the items of most interest to you and your student. As always, don’t hesitate to ask questions, suggest topics to be covered in these emails, or share news that I can pass along.
SCHOOL NEWS
Parent Information Night
Updated School Calendar
STUDENT NEWS
Follies
Dessert Knight Invitation
SPORTS NEWS
Spring Sports Packets
Boys Soccer
PTSA NEWS
PTSA Meeting – TONIGHT!
PTSA Focus Day
GENERAL NEWS
Leftover from Hall Decs
Drop Off/Pick Up Areas
Camp Fair 2009
Special Request
Yearbook Announcement
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SCHOOL NEWS
Parent Information Night
On Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 pm, Newport’s guidance counselors will present grade-level information for parents about registration for the 2009-2010 school year.
Parents of current 8th grade students will attend an information night at Newport on Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 pm in the theater. Please pass this along to your friends and neighbors who have children attending 8th grade at Tyee, Tillicum, and private schools and who live in our attendance area.
Updated School Year Calendar
The Bellevue School District has updated the school calendar to add the snow days. See below for the new First Semester Finals Schedule for February 4, 5, and 6. Graduation will be June 22. The last day of school is now June 25.
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STUDENT NEWS
Follies
The annual talent/variety show is called Follies and you must see it at least once while you have a student at Newport. Does your student have talent? Auditions will take place in about four weeks so encourage your student to get his act ready!
Invitation
You are invited to DESSERT KNIGHT 2009: A Celebration of the Joy of Singing – Saturday, February 7, 2009, 6:30 pm in the NHS Commons
Soft lights and beautiful centerpieces will transform the Newport Commons into a Cabaret Lounge. You will be served delicious desserts and coffee while you relax and enjoy the talented singers of the Newport Choir. They will perform their favorite musical selections. Proceeds benefit the Voices of Newport Choir Booster Club, in support of the NHS Choir Program. $10 per ticket
Tickets are available through choir members, at the door, or by contacting Chris Helmholz at helmholz@comcast.net.
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SPORTS NEWS
Spring Sport Packets
Spring Sport Packets are now available for pick up. Students who have not previously played a sport at Newport should get a gray packet. Those who have already played a sport should get a yellow packet. All packets are available outside of the ASB secretary’s office in the Commons. Paperwork is due back by February 27, 2009.
Newport Boys Soccer
All players interested in trying out for Newport Boys Soccer should attend an informational meeting at 3:10 pm on Tuesday, February 3 in room 1101 (Mr. Benda's room). Practices start on March 2.
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PTSA NEWS
PTSA Meeting
Tonight! The meeting starts at 7:00 pm in the Newport library.
PTSA Focus Day
Washington State PTA is sponsoring its annual Focus Day activities Thursday, February 26.
This is the day that PTA members across the state gather in Olympia to "focus" on the child advocacy issues that were selected at Legislative Assembly. This is an unusually important year for parents to participate. Our Legislative representatives have been given the task of revamping our educational system -- primarily the way in which it is funded. It has been obvious for years that the funding amount has been inadequate (districts have to raise levy money to provide basics) but even more obvious that the funds are unfairly distributed. Combine the ever-growing needs of our underfunded educational system with the current budget crisis and one simply cannot deny the need to keep our legislators FOCUSED on our kids. Focus Day this year will take on a different form than in years past. This year, the main activity will be a massive rally on the Capital steps at noon. We need everybody possible to attend for this easy, fun, and effective advocating party.
Organize car pools -- we need at least four cars of four people from every school. Drive to Olympia, rally on the steps, drive back home. How easy can it get? Bellevue PTSA Council also has rented two busses for the day. The trip is free to Bellevue PTA members and almost free to other Council members. We will leave at about 9:30 on February 26 from the old K Mart parking lot on 148th and return there by 3 or 3:30. Reservations are required for the bus. Contact me with your name and e-mail address if you want to ride the bus. I need to have these names by the first part of February.
Connie Gerlitz (dgerlitz2@comcast.net),
Bellevue Council and Region 2, Legislative Chair
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GENERAL NEWS
Leftover from Homecoming Hall Decs
Mr. Nonis reports that a plastic basketball hoop provided by a parent for freshmen Hall Decs is still in his room. To claim it, please email Mr. Nonis at nonisj@bsd405.org.
Pick Up/Drop Off Areas
Visitors to campus before and after school have reported to us that parents aren’t using our new Pick Up and Drop Off areas.
When the building was designed, the architects went to great lengths to add spaces for parents to safely line up to pick up and drop off students that wouldn’t cross paths with anyone who was attempting to park or walk into the building. Ironically, neither one of these areas is being used much – instead, parents are using one of the parking lots…..and are in the way of people who need to use visitor parking.
Flagpole Pick Up/Drop Off Area
One of the Pick Up/Drop Off areas is on the east side of the building, and is accessed from Factoria Boulevard at the traffic light. It circles the flagpole. There’s even a covered waiting area nearby so that students don’t get wet on rainy days. Students who get out here in the mornings have easy access to the Commons, and in the afternoons students can walk directly out of the east end of the classroom wing to meet up with parents.
South Ballfields Pick Up/Drop Off Area
The other Pick Up/Drop Off area is on the south side of the building, and is accessed from Coal Creek Parkway. This is the turnaround between the baseball field and the new softball field. It’s particularly handy in the mornings for parents on their way to work who will exit the driveway & proceed west on Coal Creek Parkway. It’s also really, really large, and can hold dozens of cars. It’s the ideal place to wait to pick up a student after school.
CampFair 2009
Find the perfect summer camp or program at CampFair 2009 on Saturday, February 7, 2009, co-sponsored by St. Thomas School and ParentMap. Come meet directors and representatives from over 75 camps and programs for all ages, preschool to adult, including day and overnight camps, teen programs, specialty programs, wilderness adventure, sports, drama, art, science, music, language, academic enrichment and more. Don’t miss CampFair 2009, one of the largest camp fairs in Washington, at St. Thomas School’s new campus, 8300 N.E. 12th Street, Medina, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission is free. For more information, directions to CampFair, and a listing of participating camps, visit www.sthomasschool.org or www.parentmap.com and find the perfect summer camp or program.
Special Request
Are you remodeling? Do you have a gently used electric range you no longer need? A veteran member of the Newport teaching community is in need of an electric stand-alone range. If you have one that you are no longer using, we can arrange to have it picked up at your inconvenience. Please contact Janet Suppes, janetsuppes@yahoo.com, or Matt Eisenhauer, eisenhauerm@bsd405.com.
Yearbook Announcement
The deadline for purchasing a yearbook is February 6. Students can confirm whether or not they have already purchased a year book by checking the list of sales outside of the accountant’s office.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Hello Freshparents:
It seems like just yesterday the snow was the “news.” Here are several items that are real news to start off the new year.
Newport Baseball News
Knights in Vienna
Bellevue Schools Foundation News
Senior Fundraiser
Fastpitch Booster Club Fundraiser
Tolo Pictures
New School Year Calendar
Electives
PTSA News
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Newport Baseball News
Mandatory Player and Parent Meeting: Thursday, January 8 at 7:00 pm, NHS CommonsThis is a must attend event - no matter how many you have attended in the past. Typical discussions revolve around the business side of Newport Knights Baseball, how we run the program, player and parent expectations, eligibility and paperwork requirements ... and a bunch of other good stuff. Along with all the program talk, Newport Baseball booster wear is on sale while supplies last, so don't forget your checkbook.
Preseason TrainingWe will start our winter conditioning workouts in January, after the player/parent meeting. We'll let everyone know the exact days and times later, but in the interim, break out those running shoes, crack a smile and prepare to put in some leg work with us once a week. Coach Fischer will discuss in detail at the meeting.
Field Construction ProjectsThe junior varsity, freshmen and girls softball fields have been completed. The freshmen should be back home for the first time in three years. We now have one of the best, if not the best, high school baseball facility in the state! What's left? The pressbox! Hopefully, construction will be completed before the start of the season.
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Knights in Vienna
The Friends of Newport Orchestra are pleased to present Knights in Vienna, a spectacular evening of waltz and swing music, delicious desserts, and professional dance instruction.
The event will be held Saturday, January 17 at 7:00 pm in the Newport High School Commons and will feature performances by talented students from Newport High School and the Newport High School orchestra for your dancing and listening enjoyment. Dance instruction will be provided by Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Bellevue.
A silent auction will be held in addition to the traditional raffle baskets. Some fabulous items have already been donated by local businesses and students:
· Two nights at the Larkspur Landing Hotels in Bellevue
· Dinner for six at the Outback Steakhouse
· ACT theatre tickets
· Dominos Pizza for one year
· Amore gourmet chocolates
· Dinner for 2 at Mediterranean Kitchen in Bellevue
· One night at the Hilton Garden Inn at Issaquah
· Bow rehairing from David T. Stone Violins
· University Book Store $25 gift certificate
· Pasta & Co., cookbook & $25 gift certificate
· And ... a string quartet for your event!
Knights in Vienna is incredibly fun every year for students and adults; you won’t want to
miss it!
Desserts and beverages will be served. Advance tickets may be purchased at
www.newportorchestra.com through Saturday, January 10 for $25 (general admission) and $10 (student). A special table for eight next to the dance floor may be reserved in advance for
$250. Tickets will be sold at the door for $30 (general admission) and $12 (student).
Proceeds from this event will benefit the outstanding Newport High School Orchestra
Program.
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Bellevue Schools Foundation News
Your donation making an impact across the district
Whether your child is in elementary, middle or high school, your generosity is impacting all students throughout the district. Here’s an example of how your gift is making a difference in both mathematics and science this year…
Math Expressions: Every K-5 student is benefiting from the new Math Expressions curriculum that emphasizes math concepts, computational fluency and problem solving skills. Every student will be challenged to achieve in math with supplementary leveled instruction to support the spectrum of learners from ESL students to gifted young mathematicians.
Thanks to your support, BSF is providing $170,000 towards Math Expressions this year.
Today’s Science: All middle and high school students are benefiting from an improved science curriculum, based upon the latest scientific and learning research, and professional development for teachers. Curriculum improvements to the science courses, including Physics in 8th Grade, Biology in 9th Grade and Chemistry in 10th Grade, will prepare every student to complete a college preparatory physics/biology/chemistry sequence by Grade 10 and be ready for Advanced Placement (AP) or college-level science courses by Grade 11.
With your help, BSF is providing $150,000 towards the science curriculum advancements this year.
Spring for Schools Benefit Luncheon
Mark your calendars now! The 21st Annual Bellevue Schools Foundation Spring for Schools Benefit Luncheon will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Meydenbauer Center, from 11:30am – 1:30pm. More details to follow…
Amazon.com
It’s easy to raise money for our schools while you shop at Amazon.com. Just go to the Bellevue Schools Foundation (BSF) website home page, www.bsfdn.org and click on the Amazon link. Amazon will donate over 7% of each sale to support Bellevue schools. Remember, you must go through the BSF website link for BSF to get credit for the order.
Thanks to you, Amazon donated over $4,790 to BSF for our students in 2008!
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Senior Fundraiser
Now we are back to our typical rain do you need an umbrella? Consider ordering one from the Senior web site to help their fundraising efforts for GradKnight while showing Newport spirit!
You can even help out for free by signing up for the Albertson’s and Safeway e-script program. Visit http://www.nhsgradknight2009.myevent.com/3/events.htm
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Fastpitch Booster Club Fundraiser
Help support the Fastpitch Booster Club and show Newport spirit by purchasing a Red NEWPORT recyclable grocery bag!
(1) for $5.00 or (5) for $20.00.
Fastpitch Booster Club is also selling the RED Ear/Head warmer. And RED Knight Cinch bags. $10/ea
Contact Fastpitch Boosters, Jayme Barry, jbarry@industrialcomm.net, 425-644-6897.
Items are also available for immediate purchase and pick-up at the attendance desk with Kris Pierce.
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Tolo Pictures
Tolo pictures will be handed out on Friday, January 9, during both lunches.
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New School Year Calendar
The Bellevue School District has published a new calendar, adding the snow days to the end of the school year. First semester finals will be rescheduled, and the semester will end on February 6. The last day of school is June 25. Other changes will be announced as we learn them. Please go to the BSD website for the new calendar.
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Electives!
Has your student started to think about electives for sophomore year? Remind your student to attend the Elective Fair on January 20 and 22 in the Commons during both lunches. Teachers will be available to talk about the courses and programs they are offering in the coming year.
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PTSA News
New Action Alert Message for the Governor – Follow the link below to take action today
After the Governor released her budget proposal, we shut down our earlier education funding alert, recognizing that we needed to update our message. (Approximately 350 people responded to this first alert.) We have created a new message (linked below) and again strongly encourage all, (even those who responded to the first alert) to complete it and to forward it on to your email lists.
We want to let our elected officials know that despite these very difficult times, there is work that can be done to lay the groundwork for a better education finance structure in the future. We are also expressing specific concern about the proposed 33% cuts to levy equalization money which would adversely affect those districts that already have less ability to raise local levy dollars. Click on the following link and Respond to the Governor's Budget Proposal Today!
PTSA Meeting
January PTSA meeting will be held Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 pm in the NHS Library.
It seems like just yesterday the snow was the “news.” Here are several items that are real news to start off the new year.
Newport Baseball News
Knights in Vienna
Bellevue Schools Foundation News
Senior Fundraiser
Fastpitch Booster Club Fundraiser
Tolo Pictures
New School Year Calendar
Electives
PTSA News
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Newport Baseball News
Mandatory Player and Parent Meeting: Thursday, January 8 at 7:00 pm, NHS CommonsThis is a must attend event - no matter how many you have attended in the past. Typical discussions revolve around the business side of Newport Knights Baseball, how we run the program, player and parent expectations, eligibility and paperwork requirements ... and a bunch of other good stuff. Along with all the program talk, Newport Baseball booster wear is on sale while supplies last, so don't forget your checkbook.
Preseason TrainingWe will start our winter conditioning workouts in January, after the player/parent meeting. We'll let everyone know the exact days and times later, but in the interim, break out those running shoes, crack a smile and prepare to put in some leg work with us once a week. Coach Fischer will discuss in detail at the meeting.
Field Construction ProjectsThe junior varsity, freshmen and girls softball fields have been completed. The freshmen should be back home for the first time in three years. We now have one of the best, if not the best, high school baseball facility in the state! What's left? The pressbox! Hopefully, construction will be completed before the start of the season.
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Knights in Vienna
The Friends of Newport Orchestra are pleased to present Knights in Vienna, a spectacular evening of waltz and swing music, delicious desserts, and professional dance instruction.
The event will be held Saturday, January 17 at 7:00 pm in the Newport High School Commons and will feature performances by talented students from Newport High School and the Newport High School orchestra for your dancing and listening enjoyment. Dance instruction will be provided by Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Bellevue.
A silent auction will be held in addition to the traditional raffle baskets. Some fabulous items have already been donated by local businesses and students:
· Two nights at the Larkspur Landing Hotels in Bellevue
· Dinner for six at the Outback Steakhouse
· ACT theatre tickets
· Dominos Pizza for one year
· Amore gourmet chocolates
· Dinner for 2 at Mediterranean Kitchen in Bellevue
· One night at the Hilton Garden Inn at Issaquah
· Bow rehairing from David T. Stone Violins
· University Book Store $25 gift certificate
· Pasta & Co., cookbook & $25 gift certificate
· And ... a string quartet for your event!
Knights in Vienna is incredibly fun every year for students and adults; you won’t want to
miss it!
Desserts and beverages will be served. Advance tickets may be purchased at
www.newportorchestra.com through Saturday, January 10 for $25 (general admission) and $10 (student). A special table for eight next to the dance floor may be reserved in advance for
$250. Tickets will be sold at the door for $30 (general admission) and $12 (student).
Proceeds from this event will benefit the outstanding Newport High School Orchestra
Program.
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Bellevue Schools Foundation News
Your donation making an impact across the district
Whether your child is in elementary, middle or high school, your generosity is impacting all students throughout the district. Here’s an example of how your gift is making a difference in both mathematics and science this year…
Math Expressions: Every K-5 student is benefiting from the new Math Expressions curriculum that emphasizes math concepts, computational fluency and problem solving skills. Every student will be challenged to achieve in math with supplementary leveled instruction to support the spectrum of learners from ESL students to gifted young mathematicians.
Thanks to your support, BSF is providing $170,000 towards Math Expressions this year.
Today’s Science: All middle and high school students are benefiting from an improved science curriculum, based upon the latest scientific and learning research, and professional development for teachers. Curriculum improvements to the science courses, including Physics in 8th Grade, Biology in 9th Grade and Chemistry in 10th Grade, will prepare every student to complete a college preparatory physics/biology/chemistry sequence by Grade 10 and be ready for Advanced Placement (AP) or college-level science courses by Grade 11.
With your help, BSF is providing $150,000 towards the science curriculum advancements this year.
Spring for Schools Benefit Luncheon
Mark your calendars now! The 21st Annual Bellevue Schools Foundation Spring for Schools Benefit Luncheon will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Meydenbauer Center, from 11:30am – 1:30pm. More details to follow…
Amazon.com
It’s easy to raise money for our schools while you shop at Amazon.com. Just go to the Bellevue Schools Foundation (BSF) website home page, www.bsfdn.org and click on the Amazon link. Amazon will donate over 7% of each sale to support Bellevue schools. Remember, you must go through the BSF website link for BSF to get credit for the order.
Thanks to you, Amazon donated over $4,790 to BSF for our students in 2008!
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Senior Fundraiser
Now we are back to our typical rain do you need an umbrella? Consider ordering one from the Senior web site to help their fundraising efforts for GradKnight while showing Newport spirit!
You can even help out for free by signing up for the Albertson’s and Safeway e-script program. Visit http://www.nhsgradknight2009.myevent.com/3/events.htm
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Fastpitch Booster Club Fundraiser
Help support the Fastpitch Booster Club and show Newport spirit by purchasing a Red NEWPORT recyclable grocery bag!
(1) for $5.00 or (5) for $20.00.
Fastpitch Booster Club is also selling the RED Ear/Head warmer. And RED Knight Cinch bags. $10/ea
Contact Fastpitch Boosters, Jayme Barry, jbarry@industrialcomm.net, 425-644-6897.
Items are also available for immediate purchase and pick-up at the attendance desk with Kris Pierce.
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Tolo Pictures
Tolo pictures will be handed out on Friday, January 9, during both lunches.
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New School Year Calendar
The Bellevue School District has published a new calendar, adding the snow days to the end of the school year. First semester finals will be rescheduled, and the semester will end on February 6. The last day of school is June 25. Other changes will be announced as we learn them. Please go to the BSD website for the new calendar.
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Electives!
Has your student started to think about electives for sophomore year? Remind your student to attend the Elective Fair on January 20 and 22 in the Commons during both lunches. Teachers will be available to talk about the courses and programs they are offering in the coming year.
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PTSA News
New Action Alert Message for the Governor – Follow the link below to take action today
After the Governor released her budget proposal, we shut down our earlier education funding alert, recognizing that we needed to update our message. (Approximately 350 people responded to this first alert.) We have created a new message (linked below) and again strongly encourage all, (even those who responded to the first alert) to complete it and to forward it on to your email lists.
We want to let our elected officials know that despite these very difficult times, there is work that can be done to lay the groundwork for a better education finance structure in the future. We are also expressing specific concern about the proposed 33% cuts to levy equalization money which would adversely affect those districts that already have less ability to raise local levy dollars. Click on the following link and Respond to the Governor's Budget Proposal Today!
PTSA Meeting
January PTSA meeting will be held Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 pm in the NHS Library.
Class of 2012 News -- December 22, 2008
Hello Freshparents:
You can take the girl out of the Northeast but you can’t take the Northeast out of the girl. I have amused and mystified my neighbors with all of the snow shoveling these past few days. I could hear them saying from the warmth of their living rooms, “Why doesn’t she wait and let it melt on its own?” and “Why does she even bother, it’s just going to snow again tonight.” I guess I kept hoping that, if I did my part to clean my driveway and sidewalks, the city’s plow trucks would eventually show up and clean the streets. Hope springs eternal! There is no amount of rain that could make me miss East Coast winters.
Tomorrow will be our 5th snow day to make up at school. While it seems there will never be an end to the grocery store runs to replenish milk and bread and the constantly running dryer filled with hats, gloves, and snow pants, an end will come. Our kids WILL go back to school on January 5. The end of January marks the end of the first semester – our kids will be half way through their freshman year. Yes, it goes that fast. There are a few items I’d like to place on your radar screen with more reminders to come.
Finals Schedule
Parent Information Night
Bellevue Schools Foundation
Letter from the Principal
PTSA Notices
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Finals Schedule
For the most part, this will be the first time that our freshmen will experience final exams. I still remember the look on my junior’s face when I asked him if he had a study schedule a few weeks before his first set of finals two years ago. “A study schedule? Do I NEED a study schedule?” Mercifully, he allowed me to help him set one up and he has used this tool every semester since then. Each student will differ in the amount of time leading up to finals that he will need or tolerate for studying, but having a road map is a good place to start.
Please take a close look at this test schedule. Note that school hours are a bit different on Wednesday and Friday.
2008-2009 FIRST SEMESTER FINALS SCHEDULE
PERIODS DAY DATE TIME
Tutorial Wednesday January 28 7:30 – 8:10
2 Wednesday January 28 8:15 – 10:15
Break Wednesday January 28 10:15 – 10:25
6 Wednesday January 28 10:30 – 12:30
1 Thursday January 29 7:30 – 9:30
Break Thursday January 29 9:30 – 9:35
3 Thursday January 29 9:40 – 11:40
LUNCH Thursday January 29 11:40 – 12:25
5a & 5b Thursday January 29 12:30 – 2:30
Tutorial Thursday January 29 2:30 – 3:00
4 Friday January 30 7:30-9:30
Break Friday January 30 9:30-9:35
7 Friday January 30 9:40-11:40
LUNCH Friday January 30 11:40-12:25
0 and make-ups Friday January 30 12:30-2:30
Tutorial Friday January 30 2:30-3:00
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Parent Information Night
On February 12, 2009, at 7:00 pm, Newport’s guidance counselors will present grade-level information for parents about registration for the 2009-2010 school year. That evening, we’ll be listening to the sophomore presentation and our students will register for sophomore classes shortly thereafter. I told you it was going fast!
Parents of current 8th grade students will attend an information night at Newport on February 5, 2009, at 7:00 pm in the theater. Please pass this along to your friends and neighbors who have children attending 8th grade at Tyee, Tillicum, and private schools and who live in our attendance area.
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Bellevue Schools Foundation
Looking for a meaningful way to honor a teacher this holiday season?
Thank your favorite teacher with a gift to Bellevue Schools Foundation in their honor. We'll send your teacher a holiday card notifying them of your support and appreciation. Meanwhile, your gift will join with others to support great teaching across the District!
It's quick, it's green, and it helps Bellevue students while thanking excellent teachers!
Honor your teacher with a gift to BSF
Click here to give
Simply click here to make a secure online donation on behalf of a teacher - and honor your favorite teacher while making a difference in Bellevue schools.
Teachers Matter: Why BSF Funds National Board Certification
Congratulations to the 79 Bellevue teachers who just achieved National Board Certification (NBC), a rigorous benchmark of teaching excellence! See the list of newly-certified teachers here.
Why does National Board Certification matter? Studies show that NBC teachers are more effective and their students learn more. Read about National Board Certification in Bellevue here.
With 5 years of funding from BSF, Bellevue now has 208 Board-certified teachers, more than any other district in Washington State! With extra support and mentoring funded by BSF and the district, Bellevue teachers achieve certification at a rate over twice the national average.
BSF is proud to continue supporting Bellevue teachers with a $190,000 grant to provide mentors and cover fees for 77 more teachers pursuing National Board Certification this year.
Thank you for supporting Bellevue students!
Bellevue Schools Foundation raises funds to promote and help fund the best possible learning opportunities for all students in the Bellevue School District.
Learn more about the programs BSF is funding this year here.
PO Box 40644 • Bellevue, WA 98015-4644Tel: 425.456.4199 • Fax: 425.456.4176 • Web: www.bsfdn.org • Email: info@bsfdn.org
Learn more about the programs BSF is funding this year at www.bsfdn.org. Sign up to receive BSF updates here!
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Letter from the Principal
This is a reprint of a letter from the Newport Principal to staff reminding them about the gift-giving policy established in the school district.
Newport Staff,
Every year when the holidays approach, we see grateful and thoughtful parents and community members want to find ways to express their appreciation to our teachers and other employees for their work by giving gifts to the individuals they know. Gifts that are of a nominal value or which are a token remembrance or appreciation are fine, but the acceptance of gifts of significant value or monetary benefit is not allowed. Often parents, especially if their work experience has been in the private sector, are not aware that gifts to publicly-paid employees are not permitted or appropriate.
For our employees, gifts that are beyond a nominal value raise serious questions about equity between and among schools/programs, about why some employees in some roles get gifts and others do not, about a violation of board policy that disallows gifts, and about the propriety of substantial gifts being given for public service. Therefore, the giving of expensive gifts to individuals must be strongly discouraged. When the value of a gift to a person gets beyond $25.00 it is can well be considered to be more than a token gift or expression of appreciation – but even gifts of that size are not to be encouraged.
If parents or others wish to provide more than a token of gratitude to an individual employee, they can make donations to a specific classroom (but not something that could be considered the teacher’s personal property), they can donate to a school or program, they can make a contribution to the Bellevue Schools Foundation, the PTSA, or other charity in recognition of an employee’s work, and/or they can do something for the entire school’s or program’s benefit. Sometimes vendors will want to give a school, office, or program a box of candy or fruit that can be jointly shared with everyone, and that is acceptable (assuming not something unusually expensive) and so long as no particular individual is singled out as the sole recipient or benefit.
Bethany Spinlar
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PTSA Notices
Are you concerned about education funding in our state? Here’s a way you can get involved today! It’s as easy as a few keystrokes. Important work is being done right now by our elected officials to prepare for the next legislative session. We urge you to take action today by sending an important message to the Governor and your legislators using our Legislative Action center. Follow the link below to our action center. Then scroll over and click on the title “Support Education Funding and Finance Reform”. This is the link to the alert. A preprinted message has been included. You are encouraged to add a personal story as well.
We also strongly encourage you to forward this message with the link to your member and non-member email lists (anyone who supports our message is encouraged to respond)...taking care not to include any government email addresses.
We have set a goal of sending 40,000 emails! That’s right we want 10,000 of you and your friends from every legislative district in the state to send messages to their three legislators and the Governor. The system has already been set up to generate all four, so all you need to do is add just a bit to the one prewritten message. It’s so easy! Try it yourself, then pass it on to a friend. Let’s see what kind of an impact we can make in one week. http://capwiz.com/npta2/wa/home/
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PTSA FOCUS DAY
On February 26, 2009, Washington State PTA is sponsoring its annual Focus Day activities. This is the day that PTA members across the state gather in Olympia to "focus" on the child advocacy issues that were selected at Legislative Assembly. This is an unusually important year for parents to participate. Our Legislative representatives have been given the task of revamping our educational system -- primarily the way in which it is funded. It has been obvious for years that the funding amount has been inadequate (districts have to raise levy money to provide basics) but even more obvious that the funds are unfairly distributed. Combine the ever-growing needs of our underfunded educational system with the current budget crisis and one simply cannot deny the need to keep our legislators FOCUSED on our kids. Focus Day this year will take on a different form than in years past. This year, the main activity will be a massive rally on the Capital steps at noon. We need everybody possible to attend for this easy, fun, and effective advocating party.
Organize car pools -- we need at least four cars of four people from every school. Drive to Olympia, rally on the steps, drive back home. How easy can it get? Bellevue PTSA Council also has rented two busses for the day. The trip is free to Bellevue PTA members and almost free to other Council members. We will leave at about 9:30 on February 26 from the old K Mart parking lot on 148th and return there by 3 or 3:30. Reservations are required for the bus. Contact me with your name and e-mail address if you want to ride the bus. I need to have these names by the first part of February.
Connie Gerlitz (dgerlitz2@comcast.net),
Bellevue Council and Region 2Legislative Chair
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You can take the girl out of the Northeast but you can’t take the Northeast out of the girl. I have amused and mystified my neighbors with all of the snow shoveling these past few days. I could hear them saying from the warmth of their living rooms, “Why doesn’t she wait and let it melt on its own?” and “Why does she even bother, it’s just going to snow again tonight.” I guess I kept hoping that, if I did my part to clean my driveway and sidewalks, the city’s plow trucks would eventually show up and clean the streets. Hope springs eternal! There is no amount of rain that could make me miss East Coast winters.
Tomorrow will be our 5th snow day to make up at school. While it seems there will never be an end to the grocery store runs to replenish milk and bread and the constantly running dryer filled with hats, gloves, and snow pants, an end will come. Our kids WILL go back to school on January 5. The end of January marks the end of the first semester – our kids will be half way through their freshman year. Yes, it goes that fast. There are a few items I’d like to place on your radar screen with more reminders to come.
Finals Schedule
Parent Information Night
Bellevue Schools Foundation
Letter from the Principal
PTSA Notices
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Finals Schedule
For the most part, this will be the first time that our freshmen will experience final exams. I still remember the look on my junior’s face when I asked him if he had a study schedule a few weeks before his first set of finals two years ago. “A study schedule? Do I NEED a study schedule?” Mercifully, he allowed me to help him set one up and he has used this tool every semester since then. Each student will differ in the amount of time leading up to finals that he will need or tolerate for studying, but having a road map is a good place to start.
Please take a close look at this test schedule. Note that school hours are a bit different on Wednesday and Friday.
2008-2009 FIRST SEMESTER FINALS SCHEDULE
PERIODS DAY DATE TIME
Tutorial Wednesday January 28 7:30 – 8:10
2 Wednesday January 28 8:15 – 10:15
Break Wednesday January 28 10:15 – 10:25
6 Wednesday January 28 10:30 – 12:30
1 Thursday January 29 7:30 – 9:30
Break Thursday January 29 9:30 – 9:35
3 Thursday January 29 9:40 – 11:40
LUNCH Thursday January 29 11:40 – 12:25
5a & 5b Thursday January 29 12:30 – 2:30
Tutorial Thursday January 29 2:30 – 3:00
4 Friday January 30 7:30-9:30
Break Friday January 30 9:30-9:35
7 Friday January 30 9:40-11:40
LUNCH Friday January 30 11:40-12:25
0 and make-ups Friday January 30 12:30-2:30
Tutorial Friday January 30 2:30-3:00
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Parent Information Night
On February 12, 2009, at 7:00 pm, Newport’s guidance counselors will present grade-level information for parents about registration for the 2009-2010 school year. That evening, we’ll be listening to the sophomore presentation and our students will register for sophomore classes shortly thereafter. I told you it was going fast!
Parents of current 8th grade students will attend an information night at Newport on February 5, 2009, at 7:00 pm in the theater. Please pass this along to your friends and neighbors who have children attending 8th grade at Tyee, Tillicum, and private schools and who live in our attendance area.
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Bellevue Schools Foundation
Looking for a meaningful way to honor a teacher this holiday season?
Thank your favorite teacher with a gift to Bellevue Schools Foundation in their honor. We'll send your teacher a holiday card notifying them of your support and appreciation. Meanwhile, your gift will join with others to support great teaching across the District!
It's quick, it's green, and it helps Bellevue students while thanking excellent teachers!
Honor your teacher with a gift to BSF
Click here to give
Simply click here to make a secure online donation on behalf of a teacher - and honor your favorite teacher while making a difference in Bellevue schools.
Teachers Matter: Why BSF Funds National Board Certification
Congratulations to the 79 Bellevue teachers who just achieved National Board Certification (NBC), a rigorous benchmark of teaching excellence! See the list of newly-certified teachers here.
Why does National Board Certification matter? Studies show that NBC teachers are more effective and their students learn more. Read about National Board Certification in Bellevue here.
With 5 years of funding from BSF, Bellevue now has 208 Board-certified teachers, more than any other district in Washington State! With extra support and mentoring funded by BSF and the district, Bellevue teachers achieve certification at a rate over twice the national average.
BSF is proud to continue supporting Bellevue teachers with a $190,000 grant to provide mentors and cover fees for 77 more teachers pursuing National Board Certification this year.
Thank you for supporting Bellevue students!
Bellevue Schools Foundation raises funds to promote and help fund the best possible learning opportunities for all students in the Bellevue School District.
Learn more about the programs BSF is funding this year here.
PO Box 40644 • Bellevue, WA 98015-4644Tel: 425.456.4199 • Fax: 425.456.4176 • Web: www.bsfdn.org • Email: info@bsfdn.org
Learn more about the programs BSF is funding this year at www.bsfdn.org. Sign up to receive BSF updates here!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter from the Principal
This is a reprint of a letter from the Newport Principal to staff reminding them about the gift-giving policy established in the school district.
Newport Staff,
Every year when the holidays approach, we see grateful and thoughtful parents and community members want to find ways to express their appreciation to our teachers and other employees for their work by giving gifts to the individuals they know. Gifts that are of a nominal value or which are a token remembrance or appreciation are fine, but the acceptance of gifts of significant value or monetary benefit is not allowed. Often parents, especially if their work experience has been in the private sector, are not aware that gifts to publicly-paid employees are not permitted or appropriate.
For our employees, gifts that are beyond a nominal value raise serious questions about equity between and among schools/programs, about why some employees in some roles get gifts and others do not, about a violation of board policy that disallows gifts, and about the propriety of substantial gifts being given for public service. Therefore, the giving of expensive gifts to individuals must be strongly discouraged. When the value of a gift to a person gets beyond $25.00 it is can well be considered to be more than a token gift or expression of appreciation – but even gifts of that size are not to be encouraged.
If parents or others wish to provide more than a token of gratitude to an individual employee, they can make donations to a specific classroom (but not something that could be considered the teacher’s personal property), they can donate to a school or program, they can make a contribution to the Bellevue Schools Foundation, the PTSA, or other charity in recognition of an employee’s work, and/or they can do something for the entire school’s or program’s benefit. Sometimes vendors will want to give a school, office, or program a box of candy or fruit that can be jointly shared with everyone, and that is acceptable (assuming not something unusually expensive) and so long as no particular individual is singled out as the sole recipient or benefit.
Bethany Spinlar
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PTSA Notices
Are you concerned about education funding in our state? Here’s a way you can get involved today! It’s as easy as a few keystrokes. Important work is being done right now by our elected officials to prepare for the next legislative session. We urge you to take action today by sending an important message to the Governor and your legislators using our Legislative Action center. Follow the link below to our action center. Then scroll over and click on the title “Support Education Funding and Finance Reform”. This is the link to the alert. A preprinted message has been included. You are encouraged to add a personal story as well.
We also strongly encourage you to forward this message with the link to your member and non-member email lists (anyone who supports our message is encouraged to respond)...taking care not to include any government email addresses.
We have set a goal of sending 40,000 emails! That’s right we want 10,000 of you and your friends from every legislative district in the state to send messages to their three legislators and the Governor. The system has already been set up to generate all four, so all you need to do is add just a bit to the one prewritten message. It’s so easy! Try it yourself, then pass it on to a friend. Let’s see what kind of an impact we can make in one week. http://capwiz.com/npta2/wa/home/
***********************************************************************************************************
PTSA FOCUS DAY
On February 26, 2009, Washington State PTA is sponsoring its annual Focus Day activities. This is the day that PTA members across the state gather in Olympia to "focus" on the child advocacy issues that were selected at Legislative Assembly. This is an unusually important year for parents to participate. Our Legislative representatives have been given the task of revamping our educational system -- primarily the way in which it is funded. It has been obvious for years that the funding amount has been inadequate (districts have to raise levy money to provide basics) but even more obvious that the funds are unfairly distributed. Combine the ever-growing needs of our underfunded educational system with the current budget crisis and one simply cannot deny the need to keep our legislators FOCUSED on our kids. Focus Day this year will take on a different form than in years past. This year, the main activity will be a massive rally on the Capital steps at noon. We need everybody possible to attend for this easy, fun, and effective advocating party.
Organize car pools -- we need at least four cars of four people from every school. Drive to Olympia, rally on the steps, drive back home. How easy can it get? Bellevue PTSA Council also has rented two busses for the day. The trip is free to Bellevue PTA members and almost free to other Council members. We will leave at about 9:30 on February 26 from the old K Mart parking lot on 148th and return there by 3 or 3:30. Reservations are required for the bus. Contact me with your name and e-mail address if you want to ride the bus. I need to have these names by the first part of February.
Connie Gerlitz (dgerlitz2@comcast.net),
Bellevue Council and Region 2Legislative Chair
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