Weekly Newsletter

Newberg High School Newsletter          
February 6, 2015

This week in Newberg Nation!
It’s Mark Twain week here at Newberg Nation as our thespians kickoff yet another great performance! According to Flying Tiger Mrs. Drea Ferguson, “get ready to laugh!” The show opened last night at 7 with more showings tonight at 7pm, tomorrow, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 12, 13 & 14 respectively!

NHS College & Career Center:

Filing your FAFSA was the first step in accessing federal and state financial aid. Now you and your parents need to file taxes so you can accurately update your Student Aid Report (SAR), which colleges will use to prepare your financial aid award.  File taxes as early as possible– before the April 15 deadline is best.

Stop by the College and Career Center to learn about available scholarships or look at the list on our webpage.

Internships are available at Newberg High School!
This is a great way to get started with a company that might lead into a paid position. Internships earn high school credit and also look great on college and scholarship applications. We have multiple positions available ranging from office work, retail, and museum tours to a senior activity coordinator. Please pick up an application from Ms. Peterson in the Silver School office.

There is a program with Providence Health System called Career Highlights. These are three hour mini courses focused on a specific health care career field. This qualifies as a Job Shadow needed for graduation. These events are on Saturdays and students need to provide their own transportation. Registration for March Career Highlights begins on Feb. 2nd and will be open until spaces are filled. The March Career Highlights include:
 

• Respiratory Therapy on Tuesday, March 3 at Providence Portland Medical Center from 9 a.m.- noon.
  Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant on Friday, March 6 at Providence Willamette Falls Community Center from 9 a.m.- noon.
• Rehabilitation Services (physical therapy, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, and audiology) on Wednesday, March 11 at Providence Newberg Medical Center from 9 a.m.- noon.
• Respiratory Therapy on Monday, March 16 at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center from 9 a.m.- noon.

Note: There is still space in our Rehabilitation Services Career Highlight on Friday, Feb. 27 at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center from 1-4 p.m. Please encourage students and career seekers to attend this fabulous Career Highlight that will explore careers in physical therapy, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, and audiology!

 Please visit our website to register at: www.providenceoregon.org/schooloutreach/ch

 FORECASTING FOR 2015-2016

Newberg Nation it’s time to start thinking about which classes you are interested in taking next year. Forecasting season is right around corner and will run March 12-20. More information to follow but stay tuned!

Attention Class of 2015. 
If you’ve already placed your graduation order for your senior, thank you.  Delivery will be made later this spring and you will be notified of the specific date prior to Jostens visit.  If you have not yet placed your order it is not too late.  Here are your options:

• Click on the link and you will be directed to the Jostens website where you can place your order and get additional support and service.
•                 Link: www.jostens.com/contact
• Call our Service Center toll-free at 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367).  Both English and Spanish speaking Graduation Specialists are waiting to help you.
• Request paper order forms that you can complete and send directly to our Service Center.  Email your request to dan.peters.office@jostens.com.

Incoming freshmen night…

Newberg High is excited to announce that we are gearing up to welcome the class of 2019 with our Incoming Freshmen Night to be held on March 9 from 6-8pm here at NHS! Complete with a curriculum fair, presentations on important information and right before we forecast for classes for next school year, all incoming freshmen and their families are strongly encouraged to attend this fun and informative event! 

Tiger Music

Thomas Gaumer, one of our very own Flying Tigers, has been named as one of only four students from Oregon to be accepted to participate in the National Association for Music Educator's All-Northwest Jazz Band. Performing with the group in Spokane, Washington, on February, 15th he is the first student from Newberg High School to be accepted to this prestigious group of 20 students that represent Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.  On a related noted, Thomas also just received a $20,000 per year scholarship to the Berkley School of Music in Boston, one of the most prestigious music schools in the country. Way to go and congratulations Thomas! 

Newberg High School is hosting an instrumental trial night for current 5th graders in the Music Building on February 12 from 5:30-7:00pm.  This event is open to any student interested in trying a band or orchestra instrument and is hosted and taught by the Newberg High School Wind Ensemble.

The Newberg Wind Ensemble will be performing with the Chehalem Valley and Mountain View Middle School Concert Bands here at Newberg High School on February 19th at 7pm. Don’t miss that one music fans!

Newberg Nation fans mark your calendars as Director of NHS Orchestra’s Mr. Karl Blauer has scheduled February 17th for our latest performance by our very talented Flying Stringers! Show time for this exciting orchestra concert is 7pm in the NHS auditorium.

Tiger Athletics

Varsity boys and girls basketball enter the weekend with 12-6 records. Braden Milroy led the boy’s effort over Sherwood on Tuesday, 38-36, by hitting two clutch three point shots in the come from behind victory! The girls defeated high ranked St. Mary’s 51-49 in their own come from behind victory with Taylor Rarick driving home the game winning bucket in the key with about :20 remaining. From there the Tigers team defense shut down the Blues offense to seal the victory!

The Tiger swimmers hosted their final home meet of the season last night at the Chehalem Pool. Both the boys & girls teams secured wins against Sherwood & the girls locked in a win against St. Mary’s. With districts quickly approaching, please mark your calendar as the meet will be held at Mt. Hood Community College on February 13 & 14. Good luck at districts Tigers!

Tiger wrestling finished 2nd in the Hood River Tournament last weekend and traveled to West Linn last night in a battle of the top two teams in the Three Rivers League, as both teams were undefeated going into the match. The final home match of the season will be against Canby on Thursday, February 12th, at 7pm.

Tiger Dance heads to Stayton Saturday for their dance completion as their journey to Memorial Coliseum begins! Good luck dancers!

Tiger Cheer is also finalizing their routines for the state championships next weekend at Memorial Coliseum! With their 2pm performance time in place, the cheerleaders are ready to defend their state title! Go Tiger Cheer!

Time to register for Spring Sports!!
Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Lacrosse, Tennis, Golf & Rugby.
Register online (see link below) or in the athletic office. Deadline is Friday, February 27th. Practices and try-outs begin Monday, March 2nd.
Please call Ronni Cook with questions: 503-554-4407 
https://newbergsports.rankonesport.com/AthleticPortal/OnlineForms/Default.aspx?C=5acf681f-66a7-4a04-a0fc-eb3ef982dbfd

Last Friday, the NHS Boys Varsity Basketball team headed to Ewing Young Elementary school to help the 4th and 5th grade students develop their basketball skills.  The varsity team spent time in Mitch Sturdevant's PE classes, working with students on ball-handling, shooting, and passing skills.  At the conclusion of their time, the varsity boys put on a 'dunk show' for the elementary students.  One 4th grader said, 'This is the best day ever!'

This event was one of several efforts the NHS Boys Basketball team has and will continue to participate in as part of a mentoring program that has been developed with Ewing Young Principal, Kevin Milner.  Last night, the Varsity Basketball team visited Ewing Young to lead a Family Reading night for students, parents, and siblings.  There are also plans for the Basketball team to host a leadership development seminar with some of the Ewing Young students.  At this event, NHS varsity basketball players will talk about the importance of Honesty, Responsibility, Reliability, Perseverance, Trustworthiness, and Courage.  The culminating event will take place on Feb 22nd when the NHS Varsity Basketball team will take 19 Ewing Young students to attend a Portland Trailblazers game.  

Newberg NationThoughts…

Please keep the following staff and their family members in your thoughts as they deal with the loss of loved ones.
Ms. Jelinek
Mr. & Mrs. Schaeffer
Dr. Lee
Ms. Dannemiller