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!
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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.
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