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!
Monday, August 17, 2009
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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