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.
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