Newhart News – Red Ribbon Week is coming up on October 19th – 25th

Red Ribbon Week

Mission Viejo’s Walk against drugs will be on Saturday, October 19^th at 8AM with a carnival will follow from 9am-2pm.  Newhart will celebrate Red Ribbon week on campus starting the following Monday, October 21^st. All students who participate in the walk will receive a Red Ribbon Walk T-Shirt.  Make sure to wear the Red Ribbon Walk shirt Monday, October 21^st to receive a special treat courtesy of PTA!

Red Ribbon Week Themes:

Monday, October 21^st – Wear Red Ribbon Walk shirt (for treats from PTA) or wear RED

Tuesday, October 22^nd – “Catch a Wave Against Drugs” wear Hawaiian clothes (NO BATHINGSUITS)

Wednesday, October 23^rd – “Team Up Against Drugs” and dress alike with your friends

Thursday, October 24^th – “Hair’s to a Drug Free Life” Crazy Hair day (colored hair permitted)

Friday, October 25^th – “These Paws Don’t Touch Drugs” wear Newhart Spirit Wear or Red and Black

Busses will be at Newhart starting at 7am to shuttle people to Mission Viejo High School.  Red Ribbon Walk activities will start approximately 8am at Mission Viejo High School.

Wear your Red Ribbon wrist band to receive deals at local businesses.  See www.DUIAL.org for a list of participating businesses.  Also, see Newhart’s homepage to print the flyer for a special from Papa John’s.

Spirit Day This Friday-

Wear PINK this Friday to support breast cancer awareness!

SPIRIT WEAR HAS ARRIVED!

Sprit wear will be available for pick up this Friday, October 18^th!  Parents can come before school from 8:15 to 8:45am to pick up orders or students can pick up the order during their lunch.  There will be a table set up outside of the attendance window.  Please contact Donna Savely for any questions or concerns: newhartspiritwear@cox.net

Attention 8^th Graders-

The Mission Viejo Community of Character Committee will be showing the movie “Bully” in the Council Chamber of the Mission Viejo City Hall on Sunday, October 20^th from 2 – 4:50pm. The ninety minute film has been described as a “must see” and “one of the most important films of the year”.  This film is rated PG 13

City of Mission Viejo Community of Character Committee

The City of Mission Viejo became a City of Character in 2003, and we focus on a different character trait each month.  The Character Committee provides materials to support each character quality to all of our Mission Viejo schools, and also helps to provide activities at our City events and character-building programs throughout the year.  The adult committee meets once per month during the day.  We also have a vibrant student sub-committee, which meets two evenings per month.  The student committee offers opportunities for service, leadership, fun, and involvement for students age 14 through high school.  We need new members on both the adult and the student Character Committees.  This is a great way to make a difference in our community!  For details and the committee applications, contact Mayor Pro Tem Trish Kelley at trishkelley@cox.net or 949-285-0309.

Free Parent Training-

There will be a free parent training on Tuesday October 29, 2013 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm in the District Office Board Room at 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.  The presentation “How to Organize your Child’s IEP Binder” is hosted the Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC).  All participants will receive a three-ring binder and instructions to guide them in maintaining their child’s special education records.  Adults only please.  For additional information regarding this training please contact the CAC at CapoCAC@gmail.com.

Upcoming Teen Events at the RSM Library

Teen Digital Photography with Professional Photographer & Cinematographer, David Hebble Tuesday, October 15th from 4-5:30pm

· Bring your own digital camera

Teen Poetry Workshop with poet/Haiku Professional, Beki Reese, Wednesdays October 16th, 23rd & 30th from 4-5:30pm

· Keepsake journal to all those in attendance

Please contact Julie Fitch at 949-459-6094 or email Julie.fitch@occr.ocgov.com for additional information. Geared towards grades 7-12.

Reflection Contest-

Reflections entries are due by October 18th and can be dropped off in the boxes in the library.

Calling all student volunteers…….-

Be a student volunteer on campus and apply for the PANTHER PRIDE AWARD. The Panther Pride Award is for students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship and service at Newhart Middle School. See your academic advisor or Schoolloop for more information and the application. The DEADLINE to submit the completed application is APRIL 30, 2013.