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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