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October:

• Oct 28-Nov 1: GEAR Up Week
• Oct 29: Tutoring in room 3 from 4-6, Healthy Student Survey in Advisory, Senior SAFE meeting in Galley @ 6pm
• Oct 30: VB 1st round playoffs
• Oct 31: Halloween, see dress guidance below

November:

• Nov 1: FB @ Knappa
• Nov 2: Speech and Debate meet @ Sprague HS, VB 2nd round state playoffs
• Nov 4:JV Football at Home vs Tillamook

Mudd Nick is sponsoring two Neah-Kah-Nie Spanish Language students for the experience of a lifetime. Mudd Nick will award two scholarships for students who are selected by the Partners of America Costa Rica Exchange Program. Scholarship applications are now being accepted and are due by Dec. 6, 2024. For more information or to get a copy of the application, contact Mudd Nick program coordinator James Johansen at jamesj@nknsd.org or follow this link: Mudd Nick Partners of America Scholarship Application

NKNHS staff member, Stephanie Gomez, will be offering after school tutoring starting October 29th in Ms. Mann's room. Aside from the first week, we will do this every Thursday until Winter Break. The tutoring will run from 4-6 and students needing to access the activity bus can do so at the end. We have a limit of 10 students per session. Students can sign up with Amy in the main office.

Winter Sports will be here before we know it. Practices for Winter Sports start Nov. 18th. Don't be left out because of expired physicals or Athletic Code/Permission slips not completed. Check out the QR Code board outside of Mary's office for the Athletic Code/Permission Slips to complete online or Amy in the office IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR '24-25. If you played fall sports, you are good to go for the permission slips.

Athletic Code/Permission Form:

English-https://forms.gle/u57zsMxVSG2sNCig7

Spanish-https://forms.gle/diB5JwNXGAgjQsER6

We will allow students to wear costumes on halloween this year. Please see the guidelines for school below:

• Apparel does not disparage or marginalize any group (culture, religion, ethnicity, gender, etc)
• Apparel does not mention of violence, drugs, alcohol, profanity, sexual references, or gangs
• You must be able to sit, walk, breathe, see, and hear (no masks that cover the whole face, face paint is okay)
• No pretend prop weapons such as water pistols, knives, or swords, etc.
• No gore, fake blood, etc.
• If you are unsure about the appropriateness of your costume, please contact an administrator.

Día de los Muertos

• Join us for a Día de los Muertos celebration at the OSU Extension office in Tillamook on November 1st starting at 6pm. This event promises to be a night filled with delightful experiences families. Enjoy ,food, music, and art activities for all ages. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the celebration of Día de los Muertos. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with community and learn about the holiday in a fun interactive way. Mark your calendars and join Juntos and friends for a Día de los Muertos celebration!

Family Workshops

• Are you a high school student or parent interested in learning more about post-secondary options? Join us for an engaging and informative Family Workshop on October 24th from 5:30-8:30 pm. This event, hosted by Open Campus and Juntos, will provide valuable insights into the various pathways available after high school. Whether you're considering college, vocational training, or other alternatives, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your future. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. Pre-register now at opencampus.oregonstate.tillamook.com and get ready to take the next step towards a successful post-secondary journey.

Our school is participating in the Student Health Survey (SHS), a survey sponsored by the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division and the Oregon Department of Education, on October 29th. The survey asks about health risk behaviors of students in grades 6, 8 and 11. The survey will be conducted online in the classroom and includes questions about student health and safety, mental and behavioral health, school climate and culture, and risk and protective factors. Please click the link below to learn more.

In September, the National Honor Society volunteered at the Mudd Nick Foundation Dinner and Auction. Students greeted guests, served appetizers, cleared guests plates, and cleared off tables at the end of the event.

We will be having another induction ceremony in mid-November for students who would like to be a member of the National Honor Society. Students who are Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors this year can become a member of NHS. Mrs. Gores has candidate application forms for anyone that it interested. The requirements are having at least a 3.0 GPA and prior experience in leadership and service activities in school and/or the community. Candidate application forms are due Friday, October 11th.

Call or Email the Main Office to Let Us Know

Our phone number is 503-355-2772.

The email is amya@nknsd.org

It is important to let us know that your child will not be attending so we do not worry about them. If your child is not at school, and we haven't heard from you, then you will receive an automated phone call notifying you of your child's absence.'

How long does my child need to wait to return to school after an illness?

The answer to this question depends on their symptoms. Our school has to follow the directives from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) regarding when students may be readmitted to school after an illness. Please review the provided info from OHA. Please also note that the period of exclusion often requires 24 hours away from school (this is not a rule that the school developed, but one we have to follow).

All prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medication must be administered at the office by trained personnel.

Medication that you want your child to take during the school day has to be brought to the office in the original container (or we cannot take possession of the medication). Parents must complete the medicine administration form before trained personnel can dispense medication to a child. ALL OTC medications must be handled through the office (this includes cough drops). If you have any questions about medication administration and school, please contact our main office.