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.
Monday, April 27, 2009
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
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