NEWBERG HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Newberg High School Newsletter          
         May 29, 2015

This week in Newberg Nation!

Sr. Events & Information

June 2nd, Tuesday:

• Baccalaureate 7:00 pm Newberg Friends Church, 307 S College Street, Newberg

June 3rd, Wednesday:

• Last day of classes for the Class of 2015-You are expected to attend all scheduled classes.  (A-Day 1-4 periods)
• Check out in your small school to receive 10 graduation tickets
• Senior Recognition Night-7:00 pm. NHS Auditorium

June 4th, Thursday:

• Senior Breakfast-NHS commons-8:15 am
• Graduation Practice-MANDATORY!!!!!  We will announce where to meet at the breakfast.  Please do not plan any other activities until noon.  Do not bring cap and gown to practice.  
• Catalyst  Graduation Ceremony-Springbrook Education Center 7pm

June 5h, Friday Graduation Day

• Stram Photography will be taking pictures of seniors in their graduation gowns in the Commons between 4-5:30pm if student would like to order this.

• Gates open at 5:30 pm.
• Please arrive between 6-6:15pm to the event in your assigned areas.
• Remember –no high heels are allowed on our new track & field
• Ceremony begins promptly at 7pm on Loran Douglas Field
• Grad Night Party-Buses leave approx. 45 minutes following the ceremony.  All seniors are encouraged to attend.
• For security reasons PLEASE do not leave your vehicle in the high school parking lot.  NHS is not responsible for any damage/stolen property to vehicles left over night.

STUDENTS:  Please dress appropriately for all graduation events.  Dresses, skirts and blouses for women and slacks and shirts with a collar are suggested for men (no flip flops, shorts or jeans, and no high heels for the Graduation ceremony).  We anticipate positive, dignified events to celebrate your success and graduation.

Graduation

Newberg Nation is excited for the class of 2015 and their upcoming commencement exercise! With the event to be held at Loran Douglas Field we would like ensure that all family and friends know that the ceremony will begin at 7pm on Friday June 5.

Great News – Each student will be receiving 10 tickets.

• The tickets are for admission to the ceremony, but do not guarantee seats. There will be standing room areas, in front of the bleachers which is a great place for pictures!  
• 5 tickets are blue, 5 are red.  Blue tickets will be used in case of inclement weather for the Gym.
•  Forecast for June 5th – 76 degrees /49 degrees – cloudy
• Seating for Elderly and Handicapped, please contact Rebecca Piros at 503-554-4443 or pirosr@newberg.k12.or.us

Finals Schedule

The faculty at NHS has worked hard to develop a finals schedule that will place added emphasis on students finishing the year strong academically while also providing students with time to get help and support from staff. Please note the following dates and times for our finals this June.

Tuesday June 9

7:40 - 8:40            Study Period (Students Report To Advisory)
8:45 - 10:15         2nd Period Final
10:15 - 10:30       Break
10:35 - 12:05       3rd Period Final
12:05 - 12:50       Lunch
12:55 - 2:25         4th Period Final
2:25 - 2:33            Make Up Time

Wednesday June 10

8:40 - 9:40            Study Period (Students Report To Advisory)
9:40 - 10:10         Locker Clean Out/Break
10:15 - 11:45       5th Period Final
11:45 - 12:30       Lunch
12:35 - 2:05         1st Period Final
2:05 - 2:34            Make Up Time

Thursday June 11 (Last Day of School)

7:40 - 8:10            Study Period (Students Report To Advisory)
8:15 - 9:45            6th Period Final
9:45 - 10:00         Break
10:05 - 11:35       7th Period Final
11:35 - 12:20       Lunch
12:25 - 1:55         8th Period Final
1:55 - 2:33            Make Up Time

…Tiger Athletics…

RFC
Good luck tomorrow to Newberg Nation’s Rugby Football Club (RFC), as they head to Lents Park in Portland to compete in the State Championship Game at 3:00 pm. GO TIGERS!!

Register now for Fall sports!  Football, Soccer, Water Polo, Volleyball, Cross Country.  Click on the link below for electronic registration or print forms from the NHS Athletic webpage.  You can also pick up forms in the athletic office.  Contact Ronni Cook at cookr@newberg.k12.or.us for more information. 

https://newbergsports.rankonesport.com/AthleticPortal/OnlineForms/Form.aspx?Type=3

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS
Thursday, Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m.
Providence Newberg Medical Group – First floor 1003 Providence Drive, Newberg

No appointment needed.  If a sports physical is required for your child to participate in an athletic program, Providence can help. The sports physical must be completed before the first day of practice and is valid for two years. Wear a loose T-shirt and shorts. General OSAA forms will be provided; if specific school/club forms are required they must be presented at time of physical.  A parent or guardian must be present and sign an authorization form for children under age 15.

Athletes of the Month for May

Marcus Dufour, Junior (Baseball):

Marcus is one of our outstanding fielders.  He has steadily improved and is getting the attention of league coaches.  With a batting average over .500 and an impressive work ethic, Marcus was chosen to play in the Annual Futures Baseball Game, this July, at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer, Oregon. 

Tori Eichten, Senior (Golf)
Tori has been a three sport athlete all four years at Newberg high school. She has participated in Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball and has been the number one player on the girls golf team. During the golf season she has been a high performer on the golf course herself but also she has helped other girls to learn the game of golf and be a role model for them. For her Senior project she and a teammate took on the coaching of a 5-6 grade girls basketball team, helping to shape the future of Tiger Basketball. She has managed this all while also earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and will represent her graduating class as a valedictorian in June. 

2015-2016 ASB Officers

ASB Executive Council

President: Jacob Krebs

Vice President: Grace Starling

Secretary: John Seegobin

Treasurer:  Madison Hergert

ASB Junior Class Officers

President: Esther Lawson

Vice President: Antonio Pena Anaya

Secretary: Natalie Peterson

Treasurer:  Olivia Winter

ASB Sophomore Class Officers

President: Carson Herrick

Vice President: Noelle Sawyer

Secretary: Monet Haney

Treasurer:  Casey Novak

Newberg High School Summer School is excited to be offering summer school for students needing credit recovery for previously failed courses.  

General Information

• Credit recovery courses are available starting June 22 thru July 23rd and supported by a highly qualified teacher.
• Summer School is being offered in core and elective courses in English 9-12, Social Sciences, Science, Math, Spanish and Health.

 Eligibility and Course Selection

• Students must currently be enrolled in the Newberg School District.
• All summer school participants are required to consult with his/her school counselor prior to enrolling for Newberg High School Summer School.  Counselors will guide students in selecting the appropriate course.

Time

Days in session:  Monday thru Thursday the weeks of June 22ndthru July 23rd

• Session I:  8-11:30am (section A)  Instructed Format/Online computer format
• Session II: 12:30-4pm (section B)—Online computer format ONLY (based on enrollment)

 Cost

• Cost of summer school $150 per session (up to 2 semester courses) May 11th-June 12th
• Each additional course after first two $50 
• Registration after June 12th $175. No registration after June 19, 2015.
• Register early to secure student session. 

Got Mandarin?

Newberg Nation is excited to have the opportunity to offer Mandarin as a second language option for NHS students next year. This language has been identified by the U.S. State Department as a “critical language” of our future. To sign up for Mandarin please see your counselor as soon as possible as seats are limited! Sign up today!

Registration and Freshmen Orientation:

SAVE the DATES!!!

Wednesday, September 2: Freshmen (class of 2019) will register in the morning (they will stay for Frosh Orientation that afternoon)

Wednesday, September 2: Seniors (class of 2016) will register in the afternoon

Thursday, September 3: Juniors (class of 2017) will register in the morning

Thursday, September 3: Sophomores (class of 2018) will register in the afternoon

Got A Story? An Accomplishment?

An Award? Scholarship? Internship? Joining the U.S. Military?

Again, we want stories, we need to celebrate your and our accomplishments, and we are proud of everyone in Newberg Nation! Please feel free to send your stories to brownm@newberg.k12.or.us and rennet@newberg.k12.or.us. Go Tigers!

Newberg Nation Thoughts…
~Principal Risen

Congratulations to the Class of 2015 for their upcoming week of celebration and success!!
Flying Tigers…