Recent News from Silver School
Summer Information
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS:
All Offices at NHS will close for the summer at the end of the day on Friday, June 25th.
The NHS Main Office and Bookkeeping will reopen on August 16th. Office hours will be 7:00 am to 3:15, closed from noon to 1:00 for lunch. New students can pick up enrollment packets from the receptionist in the main office. See the Bookkeeper for sports registration and fee payment.
Main Office
503-554-4400
Silver School office will reopen on Wednesday, August 25th. Counselors will begin meeting with new students about schedules on Thursday, August 26th. Please call for an appointment.
SILVER School
503-554-4527
There are still spots available in summer school for the afternoon session. The cost is $150 and runs until July 30th Monday thru Friday in the afternoon session which is 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Please call Ms. Light at 503-554-5295 to register
Newsletter week of 6/14/2010
Hi Everyone,
This is the final day of school for 2009-2010. Students will finish exams today and report cards will be mailed next week.
Thanks for your support this year.
Have a great summer.
Carol
Graduation
The graduation ceremony went well and the weather held out. Johnny Falla (NHS Grad. 2002) was the commencement speaker. His undergraduate degree is from Stanford and he recently received his Master’s degree from the John F. Kennedy School of Public Policy at Harvard.
Here is a list of SILVER School students who received awards last Wednesday night:
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Rotary |
Allison Hamilton |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Rotary |
Camille Carlson |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Kiwanis - At Large |
Emily Yoder |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Rotary |
Emily Yoder |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Struble |
Evan Placek |
Silver |
$3,000 |
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First Federal Savings & Loan |
Kendahl Mayfield |
Silver |
$1,500 |
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Rotary |
Kendahl Mayfield |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Providence Newberg Medical Center |
Kindra Fish |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Rotary |
Kindra Fish |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Sherwood Elks Club |
Kindra Fish |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Kiwanis |
Lacey McNay |
Silver |
$2,000 |
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PEO - Chapter L |
Lacey McNay |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Rotary |
Lacey McNay |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum |
Mackenzie Creighton |
Silver |
Pilot training |
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Rotary |
Mark Beseau |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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American Legion |
McKenzie Wolfe |
Silver |
$50 |
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Newberg Administrative Team |
McKenzie Wolfe |
Silver |
$750 |
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Rotary |
McKenzie Wolfe |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Kiwanis |
Melissa Milholin |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Rotary |
Melissa Milholin |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Earl & Edna Gillis Wrestling |
Ryan Kinneman |
Silver |
$500 |
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Trommerhausen |
Ryan Kinneman |
Silver |
$1,350 |
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Duane Marshall Memorial |
Sarah Rim |
Silver |
$1,200 |
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Kaiser Permanente Health Care Career Scholarship |
Sarah Rim |
Silver |
$2,000 |
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Rotary |
Sarah Rim |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Providence Newberg Medical Center |
Sarah Rim |
Silver |
$3,000 |
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Rotary |
Sydney Mayfield |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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Rotary |
Tiffany Neumann |
Silver |
$1,000 |
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American Legion |
Tyler DeHaven |
Silver |
$50 |
Honors Diploma
Ryan Beckham
Mark Tanner Beseau
Tyler DeHaven
Breanna Devlin
Jason Duncan
Kindra Fish
Allison Hamilton
Jonathan Insley
Katie Insley
Jacob Kaufman
Ryan Kinnaman
David Kline
Theodora Leatherman
Sydney Mayfield
Lacey McNay
Melissa Millhollin
Tiffany Neumann
Sarah Rim
Amy Saxton
Travis Wilfong
Brittney Witmer
Salutatorian
Evan Placek
Valedictorian
Kindra Fish
Lacey Jo McNay
Superintendent’s Award
Mack Pease
National Honor Society
Ryan Beckham
Mark Tanner Beseau
Camille Carlson
Jordan Danielson
Tyler De Haven
Jason Duncan
Kindra Fish
Allison Hamilton
Ryan Kinnaman
David Kline
Theodora Leatherman
Megan Mayes
Kendahl Mayfield
Sydney Mayfield
Lacey McNay
Kerstyn Miller
Melissa Millhollin
Tiffany Neumann
Mikayla Oviatt
Evan Placek
Hannah Porter
Sarah Rim
Kelsey Ringseth
Amy Saxton
Danielle Scott
Nolan Staples
Travis Wilfong
Chandler Williams
Brittney Witmer
McKenzie Wolfe
Emily Yoder
FINALS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY
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Wednesday, June 16th Final Schedule
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7:40-9:10 – 2nd Period Final
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9:20 – 10:50 – 6th Period Final
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10:50 – 11:20Locker Cleanout /Lunch (bagged) |
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11:25 - Buses load/depart
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1:00 – 3:15 Staff time |
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Checkout by the end of the 17th |
ASB Reps
Congratulations to the following students for being elected as ASB Reps. for SILVER School: Aaron Ferguson, Michael (KC) Kubisiak and Mary Kate Koch.
Advisory Announcements:
· Summer School
Summer school begins June 21st. See Kay Johnston for registration information.
- Providence is offering free sports physicals
Providence is offering free sports physicals for students playing interscholastic sports in grades 7 – 12 on Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Providence – Newberg, 1003 Providence Drive, Newberg. A sports physical is required in order to participate in interscholastic sports activities for grades 7-12. The sports physical must be completed before the first day of practice and is valid for two years. Participants are encouraged to wear a loose T-shirt and shorts. Appointments are not necessary and children from any school district in the area are welcome. The physicals are free.
A parent or guardian must be present and sign an authorization form for children under age 15. This free service is provided by Providence Newberg Medical Center, Providence Medical Group and Providence Rehabilitation Services. For more information, contact the Providence Resource Line at 503-574-6595.
Reflection
The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called "truth." ~Dan Rather
Newsletter for the week of 7 June 2010-UPDATED SCHEDULE
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Challenge…Support…Success
Hi Everyone,
Congratulations to seniors! It is hard to believe, but this will be our last week with the seniors. There are lots of events this week, so be sure to check the list below for dates and times. Graduation will be in the stadium at 7:00 p.m. this Friday. I look forward to seeing seniors and their parents at this culminating event.
This will be the last week of regular classes for freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Exams begin next Monday. Some teachers may be using projects, presentations and/or research papers as part or all of their exams. Check edline and check with your child regarding due dates and assignments for this week and next.
Have a good week.
Carol
Graduation Information
Graduation is this Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the stadium. The seating is first come first serve and the gate will open at 5:00. If you have someone in your family with special seating needs, please contact us and we will make every attempt to assist you . The students will receive ten tickets when the check out process is completed on Wednesday afternoon. There are no additional tickets available. Graduates need to be in the main gym with their cap and gown by 6:15. The ceremony will last approximately two hours. Students will come back to the gym after the ceremony and before the Grad Nite Party to get their actual diploma. Make arrangements to meet your graduate at a specific location in the gym. Each small school will have a table set up to distribute diplomas.
This week’s Grad Night news:
Parents of Seniors!!
Get your kids signed up for Grad Night!! Time is running out!! We will be at the high school commons on Monday, June 7th during both lunches and we will be there for the last time on Thursday during the senior breakfast. We will stay a little afterwards to be sure everyone gets the chance to get signed up!! Send in their SIGNED paperwork along with the $75 - and we will get your kids their t-shirt and they will be able to join us for the most fun they've had all year long! If money is a problem - please don't hesitate to contact us via email - and we will see to it that your kids are taken care of! We have some scholarship money left - so be sure you let us know!
Remember - kids must be in the auxiliary gym no later than 9:30 pm after graduation - with nothing on them but their clothes! We don't allow any phones, keys, ipods, etc. . . Please pick up your kids at in the south parking lot of the high school at 4:45-5:00 am on Saturday.
Any questions? Please contact us at: nhsgradnight@gmail.com or call 998-1731.
Summer School
Summer school begins on June 21st. Registration forms are available in the SILVER School office. Students should see Kay Johnston, counselor to sign up for courses.
Activities this Week
June 7th - Band concert - auditorium at 7:00
June 8th Choir Concert - Auditorium at 7:00
June 9th- Last class day for Seniors/pick up cap , gown & tickets in auditorium lobby
June 9th - Senior Awards - Commons
June 10th - Senior Breakfast - Commons 8:15
June 10th - Graduation practice - mandatory – after Senior breakfast
June 10th – Baccalaureate – 7-8:30 p.m. – Location TBD
June 11 - Graduation 7:00 p.m. Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
NHS 2nd Semester Finals Schedule 2009-10
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Monday, June 14th Final A lunch Schedule
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Monday, June 14th Final B lunch Schedule |
Tuesday, June 15th Final A lunch Schedule |
Tuesday, June 15th Final B lunch Schedule |
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7:40-8:40 - Study Period – Advisory group |
7:40-8:40 - Study Period – Advisory group |
7:40-8:40 - Study Period – Advisory group |
7:40-8:40 - Study Period – Advisory group |
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8:45-10:15 – 1st Period Final |
8:45-10:15 – 1st Period Final |
8:45-10:15 – 5th Period Final |
8:45-10:15 – 5th Period Final |
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10:15-10:50 – A Lunch |
10:25-11:55 – 3rd Period Final |
10:15-10:50 – A Lunch |
10:25-11:55 – 7th Period Final |
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10:55-12:25 – 3rd Period Final |
11:55-12:30 – B Lunch |
10:55-12:25 – 7th Period Final |
11:55-12:30 – B Lunch |
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12:35-2:05 – 4th Period Final |
12:35-2:05 – 4th Period Final |
12:35-2:05 – 8th Period Final |
12:35-2:05 – 8th Period Final |
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2:05 – 2:35 – Make-up time |
2:05 – 2:35 – Make-up time |
2:05 – 2:35 – Make-up time |
2:05 – 2:35 – Make-up time |
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Wednesday, June 16th Final Schedule
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7:40-9:10 – 2nd Period Final
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9:20 – 10:50 – 6th Period Final
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10:50 – 11:20Locker Cleanout /Lunch (bagged) |
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11:25 - Buses load/depart
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1:00 – 3:15 Staff time |
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Checkout by the end of the 17th |
Announcements for Seniors
- All senior projects and career credit requirements should be completed-please see Ms. Campbell if you have not completed all items. SENIORS MAY NOT WALK AT GRADUATION UNLESS THE CAREER REQUIREMENTS AND SENIOR PROJECTS ARE FINISHED!
- Pick up caps, gowns and grad. tickets in the auditorium lobby after checkout on Wednesday.
- Remind seniors to let us know when they receive college acceptance letters and/or scholarships. We use this information for the senior awards night. Advisors should check in with seniors at least once a week and send any new information to Scot, Vicki or Kay.
Advisory Announcements
· Summer School
Summer school begins June 21st. See Kay Johnston for registration information.
- We have our final SILVER School assembly this Friday during advisory.
Reflection
Graduation is only a concept. In real life every day you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, you'll make a difference. ~Arie Pencovici
weekly newsletter 6/1/10
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Challenge…Support…Success
Hi Everyone,
Check with seniors to make sure their senior projects and other career credit requirements are finished.
Only 12 days of school left! Check edline and communicate with teachers regarding questions and concerns.
Have a good week.
Carol
NHS 2nd Semester Finals Schedule 2009-10
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Monday, June 14th Final A lunch Schedule
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Monday, June 14th Final B lunch Schedule |
Tuesday, June 15th Final A lunch Schedule |
Tuesday, June 15th Final B lunch Schedule |
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7:00-8:35 – Staff time/late start
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7:00-8:35 – Staff time/late start |
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8:40-9:10 –Study Period – Advisory group
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8:40-9:10 –Study Period – Advisory group |
7:40-8:40 - Study Period – Advisory group |
7:40-8:40 - Study Period – Advisory group |
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9:15-10:45 – 1st Period Final
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9:15-10:45 – 1st Period Final |
8:45-10:15 – 5th Period Final |
8:45-10:15 – 5th Period Final |
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10:45-11:20 – A Lunch
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10:55-12:25 –3rd Period Final |
10:15-10:50 – A Lunch |
10:25-11:55 – 7th Period Final |
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11:25-12:55 –3rd Period Final
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12:25-1:00 – B Lunch |
10:55-12:25 – 7th Period Final |
11:55-12:30 – B Lunch |
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1:05-2:35 – 4th Period Final
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1:05-2:35 – 4th Period Final |
12:35-2:05 – 8th Period Final |
12:35-2:05 – 8th Period Final |
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2:05 – 2:35 – Make-up time |
2:05 – 2:35 – Make-up time |
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Wednesday, June 16th Final Schedule
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7:40-9:10 – 2nd Period Final
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9:20 – 10:50 – 6th Period Final
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10:50 – 11:20Locker Cleanout /Lunch (bagged) |
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11:25 - Buses load/depart
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1:00 – 3:15 Staff time |
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Checkout by the end of the 17th |
Congratulations to SILVER School National Honor Society inductees:
SILVER School National Honor Society Inductees 2010-2011
Taylor Anderson 11
Bethany Auld 11
Hannah Haupt 11
MaryKate Koch 11
Isaac Kreft 11
Sam Morland 11
Quinton Ouellette 11
Teanna Rice 11
Sara Smith 11
Eva Taeubel 11
Ryan Beckham 12
Camille Carlson 12
Jordan Danielson 12
Tyler De Haven 12
Jason Duncan 12
Kindra Fish 12
Allison Hamilton 12
Ryan Kinnaman 12
David Kline 12
Teddy Leatherman 12
Kendahl Mayfield 12
Sydney Mayfield 12
Lacey McNay 12
Kerstyn Miller 12
Melissa Millhollin 12
Tiffany Neumann 12
Mikayla Oviatt 12
Evan Placek 12
Hannah Porter 12
Sarah Rim 12
Kelsey Ringseth 12
Amy Saxton 12
Danielle Scott 12
Nolan Staples 12
Travis Wilfong 12
Chandler Williams 12
Brittney Witmer 12
Mckenzie Wolfe 12
Emily Yoder 12
Grad Night Info
Get your kids signed up for Grad Night!! We will be there just three more times taking registration. Thursday, Monday and Thursday again. We will be at the commons at both lunch times and we will be at senior breakfast finally on Thursday, June 10th. Some of you have paid your fees to go, but haven't turned in your signed forms. Some haven't picked up their tshirts yet - please make sure you have all your forms turned in and have a tshirt - if not, come see us! Please get your kids signed up for Grad Night! We are going to have an amazing night with lots of suprizes and lots of prizes!! Your kids can win some amazing prizes and gift packages! They won't want to miss this for anything! It's the last time that your kids will all be together - so make sure they don't miss out on this spectacular event! If money is the only thing keeping you from coming - be sure you contact us. We have resources available through scholarships for you!
- Be sure to order your DVD of the evening too. Tim VanBergen will be there documenting everything from graduation to the last prize handed out at 5:00 am in our parking lot! $10 is all this costs! You can order this from him at any time during the year if you aren't getting one now. Just go to www.someoneblinked.com and he can take your order after grad night is over.
- Reminder that NOTHING is allowed to come with your kids to grad night! No phones, Ipods, keys - nothing! Please make arrangements to pick them up in our parking lot at the high school around 5:00 am. Anything found on the kids will be comfiscated and returned on Saturday morning as they leave. Medications can be checked in with our paramedic in the small gym following graduation.
- Be sure you support 2011 Grad Night by going to our fireworks booth at Naps IGA this July!!
If you have ANY questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us via email. We want EVERYONE there for this awesome night!
Annual Physics Balsa Wood Bridge Contest-Trish Beckius Physics Classes

Hannah Porter winner of period 5 Annual Physics Balsa Wood Bridge Contest
Her bridge held 4.03 lbs/g (wow!!)
Hannah's Design was very well thought out!
2nd place in the class: David Kline (also in picture) at 2.47 lbs/g
Winner of Period 6 Bridge Contest
Ryan Kinnaman
1.68 lbs/g
Period 5:
1st Place: Hannah Porter (SILVER) 4.03 lbs/g
2nd Place: Davide Kline (SILVER) 2.47 lbs/g
Period 6:
1st Place: Ryan Kinnaman (SILVER) 1.68 lbs/g
2nd Place: Anna Thomas (Yellow) 1.53 lbs/g
Period 7:
1st Place: Katie Insley (SILVER) 7.05 lbs/g (amazing!!)
2nd Place: Jonathan Insley (SILVER) 6.0 lbs/g (amazing!!)
3rd Place: Jordan Danielson (SILVER) 3.55 lbs/g (wow!!)
4th Place: Tyler DeHaven(SILVER)/AJ Grant (Yellow) 2.61 lbs/g

Evan Placek-Silver School (orange shirt....next year he is going to OSU, School of Engineering)
Evan is one of our salutatorians
other students (right to left)
David Kline-Silver School
Evan Long-Blue School
Stephen York-Blue School
Newberg FFA & Newberg FFA Alumni Association Annual Silent Auction
Thursday, June 3rd NHS Commons
Bidding opens at 5:30pm and last items will close about 7:00pm
Dessert & Light appetizers available
Auction items include:
Massage and tanning packages
Numerous restaurant & entertainment packages
Auto services
NHS athletic items
Gardening items
Pet gifts/toys
Veterinary services
Gourmet coffee
Wine tasting packages
Homemade quilts
Sandblasting services
Welding equipment
dinner on Portland Spirit
Portland Beavers tickets
18 holes w/carts for 4 at Chehalem Glenn
NHS greenhouse plants
And tons more.....
Cash and local check accepted - Visa/MC available but limited
All proceeds benefit Newberg FFA program
Awards program will follow after auction close
Athletic/activity events this week:
Wednesday- All sports Dessert - Klages Hall, GFU - 6:30
Thursday - FFA Banquet- commons
Friday – Powder Tuff (volleyball) from 3-5 – Main gym
Friday – Powder Puff Football from 5-7 – Main field
June 7th - Band concert - auditorium at 7:00
June 8th Choir Concert - Auditorium at 7:00
June 9th- Last class day for Seniors/pick up cap , gown & tickets
June 9th - Senior Awards - Commons
June 10th - Senior Breakfast - Commons 8:15
June 10th - Graduation practice - mandatory – after Senior breakfast
June 10th – Baccalaureate – 7-8:30 p.m. – Location TBD
June 11 - Graduation 7:00 p.m.
Announcements for Seniors
- Seniors may not participate in the senior stomp if they were not finished with all career credit requirements as of Friday, May 21 including the senior project. They must also be passing all classes, have good attendance and no discipline referrals.
- All senior projects should be completed-please see Ms. Campbell if you have not completed your project. YOU MAY NOT WALK AT GRADUATION IF YOUR SENIOR PROJECT IS NOT COMPLETED!
- Remind seniors to let us know when they receive college acceptance letters and/or scholarships. We use this information for the senior awards night. Advisors should check in with seniors at least once a week and send any new information to Scot, Vicki or Kay.
Advisory Announcements:
- We have our final SILVER School assembly this Friday during advisory. We will announce the ASB representatives at the assembly.
Reflection
“My ideal school would be a classroom with enough tables, enough chairs, enough books, enough materials and a teacher who cares, not just someone who got a GED or whatever…Like I said, enough supplies, enough security, and just enough everything…Just because we’re smaller, we are still human beings.”
A high school student, testifying for plaintiffs in Williams vs. California
In The Flat World and Education (2010)

