This Week in Newberg Nation

Congratulations to Coach Michael Rubottom and the Boys Water Polo team on their 2nd place finish in State!

Congratulations to Coach Matt Bayha and the Girls Water Polo team on their 3rd place finish in State!

Our committee work around cell phones and personal electronic devices (PEDs) is moving along! A group of parents, students and staff gathered for 2 meetings (October 2nd and October 8th) to engage in conversations around the use of PEDs in classrooms. Through examining research, soliciting input from neighboring districts and reviewing board policy, the committee work resulted in the creation of policy language and guidance for students and staff. These documents are included here for parent review and input.

NHS Student Handbook Language 2024-2025 - PEDs

NHS PED Policy (Student Guide)

NHS PED Policy (Teacher's Guide)

If you'd like to provide feedback to our suggested policy and documents, please submit THIS FORM by Friday, November 29.

Thank you in advance for your time and input!

Winter Sports begin this Monday, Nov 18th. All students must be fully registered before being allowed to participate. All registration is done online at rankone.com. Click HERE to begin. If you already have a Rank One account, simply login. If you are new to Rank One, you'll need to create an account. Need help or have questions? Contact Ronni Cook: cookr@newberg.k12.or.us.

Reminder that all students must have a current sports physical on file. Physicals are good for two years. Click HERE for a copy of the physical form.

For specific information about a specific sport or activity, please contact the head coach directly. Click HERE for the coach contact information.

We wanted to remind everyone that there is no school the week of November 25-29. November 25th is a Furlough day and November 26-29 is off in observe of the Thanksgiving holiday. All NHS offices will be closed the entire week.

Please use THIS LINK to nominate a Staffulty member who you would like to recognize for their dedication to providing students with the best educational experience possible. A Staffulty member is any adult on campus who works with and impacts students lives. You may nominate one Staffulty member per form. With each nomination, please include a brief description of why you are nominating them. The nominations and what was said will be shared with the Staffulty member. Thanks for taking the time to help recognize our outstanding Staffulty!

Greetings Parents and Guardians!

Newberg High School is asking for your participation in this year's Youth Truth survey. We value parent and guardian perspectives and know that stakeholder feedback can have a positive impact not only on the climate and culture of our school but also on a range of elements related to student achievement, including attendance, discipline and social/emotional learning.

How is the data used? Last year proved fruitful in conducting data dives with staff to assess the perceptions of families and students. While we made significant gains in some areas, we still have much work to be done. Our percent changes by category are included below:

Staff reviewed this data in April 2024 and again on October 2, 2024 to discuss student and family perceptions and identify areas for improvement. Themes for students focused on School Culture and College & Career Readiness. Themes for families included Academic Engagement, Culture and Safety.

Again, we would be so thankful for your participation in THIS year’s Youth Truth survey. Please take a moment to complete the family survey before it closes at midnight on November 22, 2024 by clicking this link: ytsurvey.org/newbergfamily24.

Here are some important things to note when taking the survey:

• The survey needs to be completed in one sitting.

• We ask that one member of each household fill out the survey.

• If you have more than one child who attends the same school, you may respond to the survey multiple times - one time per child.

• If you write any comments, please do not include your name or anything else that might identify you. Your responses are anonymous, and they will be combined with the responses of other parents and guardians before being shared back with school and district leadership.

We sincerely thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. It is our desire to use this data to implement positive changes where needed and celebrate our identified successes.

After school support sessions will run from 3:15pm - 4:15pm, Tuesday through Thursday (each core content area will offer sessions). Please see the following chart for each department and the days they will be offering help! We will have an after school bus available Tuesday-Thursday for students who need transportation.

The ASB team is holding a canned food drive! Our goal is to collect 3,000 cans. If we reach our goal, students will be rewarded with a prize of an extended lunch period one day during December!!! The collection bins are located outside of Tigers Den in the Main Commons, so make sure to put them in your grade level's bin! Class points will be given to the grade will the most cans. Together, let's have some fun and do our part to help collect canned food to help those in need! All food collected will be donated to local charities and organizations that help provide people in our community with access to food. Let's do this, Newberg Nation!!!!!!

It's time to place your order for the 2024-2025 Yearbook! This book is on a fall delivery schedule so it will be available for pickup at picture day in the fall of 2025. Use THIS LINK to order your yearbook.

Attention Seniors! Click CLICK HERE to submit your senior photo for the yearbook! Senior photos are due by Dec 13th.

NHS School Counselors are here to support students, families, and staff. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out. Newberg’s School Counselor caseloads are by alpha. Please see below for your student’s School Counselor.

Sarah Stevens (A-D): stevenssa@newberg.k12.or.us

Angela Kantz (E-K): kantza@newberg.k12.or.us

Nicki Eggiman (L-RI): eggimann@newberg.k12.or.us

Michelle Kim (RJ-Z): kimm@newberg.k12.or.us

Dates to keep in mind:

• November 20th - English 2A Classes - Career Exploration/High School 102

• November 24th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break

• December 5th - Trimester 1 Ends

• December 9th - Trimester 2 Begins

• December 18th - FAFSA Workshop (open house 12:00pm - 8:00pm at NHS)

Helpful Links:

Where To Find Support

2024 - 2025 NHS Course Catalog

Tutoring:

Every Wednesday and Fridays during 3rd, 4th, and 5th period we have a volunteer math tutor for high school students. If you are interested in getting support with math please contact your School Counselor.

Upcoming Events at the College and Career Center

Students can sign up by using the form, emailing me, or signing up across the hall from the College and Career Center on the sign up sheets.

11/20: @ 10:00 Clackamas Community College https://forms.gle/kSr82PAPKWAAyv8TA

12/1: FAFSA Opens

12/18: @ 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Newberg’s FAFSA Extravaganza

Volunteer Opportunity:

Yamhill County CASA is looking for volunteers. They will be here on 11/20 at 3:15 in the College and Career Center. Come by, have a slice of pizza and hear about this amazing opportunity.

"Yamhill County CASA Needs Your Help! We are looking for...

• 4 Newberg High School Students to help greet visitors and collect donations alongside Santa & Mrs. Claus December 1st from 1pm to 5pm at REACH NW, 1714 Villa Rd, Newberg

• 8 Newberg High School Students to help sing in the holidays and collect donations at the Newberg Holiday Tree Lighting Festival December 5th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E Sheridan St, Newberg

All volunteers will receive a zip-up CASA hoodie and will be entered to win a $20 Dutch Bro’s gift card Interested? Learn more over pizza, November 20nd at 3:15pm at NHS (parents welcome). Can’t make it, but want to join? Call us! Yamhill County CASA Season of Giving 2024 503-406-HOPE (4673) office@yccasa.org 638 NE 5th Street, McMinnville”

Want to stay Up to Date on the Happenings in the College and Career Center?

Follow us on Instagram @nhscollegeandcareercenter

Click here to access the updated list of available scholarships

Starting November 5th, PABC will be collecting cans from anyone who would like to drop them off when they drop off their students to school. Proceeds will go to support the performing arts programs. There will be a tent and signage at the collection spot. Thank you for your support!

Stay connected with the Performing Arts Boosted Club through social media and their website:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Website

Hello Senior Families!!!

Grad Night has two awesome fundraiser happening right now! Sharing a little information here but you can always find the details in your email or via the Grad Night Social Media.

Feel free to send us an email any time to be added to the mailing list or to chat with the crew. Email: nhsgradnight2025@yahoo.com

Back by popular demand, the Party Potty has returned!

Have you met "Bert Flusher" yet? Has he visited your yard?

What is the party potty? It is a one of a kind yard ornament that is delivered to our Newberg Nation families yards!

How does it work? Bert will be making cameo appearances in our Newberg Nation yards, and when you or someone you know receives "Bert, the Party Potty" they have the opportunity to send him on to another yard. Our goal is that Bert visits every seniors house throughout the school year!

Never want Bert to show up at your house? No problem..."The Plumbers" (the masterminds behind this fun) have created an insurance plan. Support Grad Night through a Yard Insurance donation and Bert will never visit your home.

Want to know what Bert is up to? Awesome....because Bert has an Instagram page. Follow him at https://www.instagram.com/bert_the_potty_party/

New This Year!

Its a brand new fundraiser that is only happening during the month of November!

Its Wine on Wheels - and you can find more information for this fundraising event in your email or on our social media page.

Don't miss out on this fundraiser!

More information about grad night events below! Thank you for your support!

The NHS School Based Health Center is available to students via text. If you need to connect with someone from the SBHC to talk, or get support, please text 503-308-8312.

We want to remind students that we have a Resource Room at NHS where we have supplies for any NHS or Catalyst student facing challenges getting school supplies and other basic need items as you prepare for the new school year.

During regular school hours we will be open M,W, F during student lunch periods.

In addition to school supplies we also have clothing, shoes, hygiene & household items (including feminine hygiene) and food including healthy snacks to help you through your day.

We're located in the K Building with the Student Based Health Center and we're staffed by our small team of volunteers. We'd love to support you with whatever you may need. We hope you'll stop in this year and see what we're all about.

If you have questions, concerns or want to connect about offering support please contact the NHS Resource Room Leader: Jan Hart 503-550-1967, janrhart@gmail.com.

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @nhsresourceroom

Many districts across the State have adopted SAFE Oregon as their primary tip line. This summer, the Newberg School District has made it the primary source for reporting any issues that need the attention of the school. Tips can be sent by phone, text, via the web or through an app. At the high school, students have received this information in their class assemblies and school-wide safety videos. Encourage your student to download the app and/or put the number into their phone. If you would like more information regarding the tip line, please visit SAFEOregon.com.

Monday, November 18

- First day of Winter Sports

Tuesday, November 19

- Orchestra Concert (7:00pm, Drea Ferguson Auditorium)

Wednesday, November 20 - Late Start

- Boosters Meeting (6:30pm, Main Commons)

Thursday, November 21

- Band Concert (7:00pm, Drea Ferguson Auditorium)

Friday, November 22

- Football Semifinals Playoff Game vs South Medford @ Roseburg High School (7:00pm)

Saturday, November 23