Newhart News

Newhart Middle School

25001 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 855-0162 Phone | (949) 770-1262 Fax

Open House- May 23^rd-Minimun Day- 12:45pm dismissal

Open House is an opportunity for you to visit your child’s classes and meet with his or her teachers. Throughout the classrooms there will be demonstrations and displays of student work including individual and class projects. Newhart’s teachers look forward to sharing your child’s achievements with you. This is a minimum day with student dismissal time at 12:45pm and Open House from 6 to 7:30pm.

Advanced Drama Musical Production-

May 21^st and 22^nd at 6:00pm. Tickets will be $5 for all, and they will be sold from 5:30-6:00pm

HOT ROD, and we WILL be Crusin’ back to the 1950’s!!!

Synopsis: “Finally, here’s a boppin’ nifty fifties musical that steps away from the world of malt shops and sock hops! Peggy Sue used to be the best of the street racers, but now her aspirations run toward college. Trying to keep her old gearhead friends away from the new preppy crowd she hangs out with at the record store where she works is hard for Peggy Sue. But that’s just the start of her troubles”

Come to our show and find out more!

Attention 8^th Graders-

Information for the 8^th Grade Dance on June 7^th and Soak City field trip on June 10^th were passed out earlier this week. Permission slips must be turned in no later than June 6^th. If you need another copy please stop by the office.

Don’t for get to take advantage of the Pre-Sale Bundled Package if you plan on attending both!

Paperwork and money turned in on or before May 17^th– $10.00 Soak City & Dance $5.00

Paperwork and money turned in May 20^th – May 29^th $15.00 Soak City & Dance $5.00

After Pre-Sale May 30^th to June 4^th $20.00 Soak City & Dance $10.00

Panthers in the News-

From time to time we hear about our Newhart Panthers (Students, and Staff) great accomplishments outside of school. We will be starting a new email listserv to highlight these achievements from our Panther families. Please keep watch for our first email coming out shortly highlighting some terrific personal success stories. If you have any noteworthy news please submit your story to Linda Dearinger at lederinger@capousd.org. Please make sure to include dates, locations, articles (if any), links, names, and contact information.

City of Mission Viejo Community of Character-

The City of Mission Viejo Community of Character Committee Youth invites you to attend “what we are about” Open House Wednesday, May 22^nd from 4:30 pm to 5:30pm at the Civic Center in the Saddleback Room. Teens age 14-18 are encouraged to attend. Learn to be a leader, Practice good character, Play fun games, Earn community service hours, and attend teen bonding events. For more information please contact Tammy Descoteaux at tdescoteaux@cityofmissionviejo.org

Mission Viejo Library E-Books-

Need information for a science or history report? Want access to electronic books for check-out? Check out the online resources available to students through the Mission Viejo Library! All you need is a library card to access the information. Go to the Mission Viejo Library website at http://www.cmvl.org . At the home page select the RESEARCH IT dropdown menu. Then click ELECTRONIC RESOURCES (ARTICLES AND MORE). On the ELECTRONIC RESOURCES page, there is a list of subjects for the library online resources. These can be sorted alphabetically for easy use. Once you select the database you want, click past the City of Mission Viejo disclaimer, and you will be asked to enter your Mission Viejo Library card number. If you don’t have a card, you can sign up online!

Not Attending Newhart or CAPO Next School Year?-

If you’re current 6^th or 7^th grade student will not be attending Newhart next year, or if your current 8^th grader will not be attending CAPO High School please let the office know what school they will be attending for record purposes. If you have any questions, please contact the office at (949)855-0162.

Tdap vaccine requirement for students entering 7th grade

Whooping cough (pertussis) has been widespread in California. Many students have had to miss school because they were sick. To help protect your children and others from whooping cough, a new California law now requires students to be vaccinated against whooping cough.

For the 2013-2014 school year, all students entering 7th through 12th grades will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (commonly called the “Tdap” vaccine) before starting school.

Parent Portal-

We are encouraging all parents who have not yet done so to register for a Parent Portal account as soon as possible in order to take advantage of the options available through this system. In the 2013-2014 school year, the Capistrano Unified School District will institute a paperless report card system. Instructions on how to request a paper copy will be included with June report cards. For more information visit Newhart Middle School: Home Page

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION-

Bring in your Box Tops for Education that are found on most General Mills products and receive a Front of Lunch Line Pass for every 10 you turn into your math teacher! Proceeds go to the math department for supplies and equipment. Thank you!

Recycling Reminder-

PAL will be out collecting bottles and cans every Friday morning. Support PAL by bringing your bottles and cans! Help the environment and Newhart!

Important Contacts

Absence Line

(949)587-9467

Important Dates:

May 17^th Ancient Day- MPR

May 23^rd Open House- Min Day- 12:45pm release time- Open House is 6 to 7:30pm

May 27^th Memorial Day – No School

May 29^th Advanced Orchestra & String Ensemble Final Concert in MPR at Newhart (7pm arrival & 7:30pm performance)

Intermediate Orchestra Final Concert (5:30pm arrival & 6:00pm performance)

May 30^th Intermediate Band & Wind Ensemble Final Concert in MPR at Newhart (5:30pm arrival & 6:00pm performance)

June 4^th Choir Final Concert in MPR at 6:30pm

June 7^th 8^th Grade Dance