Newhart Family Dine Out at Panera Bread-
Newhart ASB and PTA invite you to a Family Dine Out at Panera Bread at 25523 Marguerite Parkway on Thursday, October 10th. Already have dinner plans? No problem? Panera Bread has wonderful pastries and coffee drinks for dessert. Or grab a quick smoothie before or after practice. Dine in or take it To-Go!
A portion of the proceeds will come back to Newhart Middle School to support student incentive programs. Just print the flyer available on the Newhart website. PAL and ASB students will also be handing out flyers at school. Present the flyer to the cashier when making your purchase between 5 pm and 8 pm on Thursday, October 10th.
Spirit Day This Friday-
Show your Panther pride by wearing Newhart spirit wear or red and black!
PTA Meeting-
There will be a PTA meeting on Thursday, October 10th at 9 a.m. in the library. Please join us to hear about what is going on at Newhart and learn about all the important programs PTA supports. This month PTA will be discussing and voting on the Academic Enrichment Grants requests that have been submitted by the teachers. We hope to see you there!
8th Grade Yearbook Dedication Ads-
8th grade parents – the deadline is coming up fast to get your 8th grade dedication ads into the yearbook for your student! It’s a special way to commemorate their 8th grade year! Forms and information are in the front office. The early bird deadline is Friday, October 11th! Don’t miss out!
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.
Red Ribbon Week-
Red Ribbon Week is coming up on October 19th-25th. Mission Viejo’s Walk against drugs will be on Saturday, October 19th at 8AM with a carnival will follow from 9am-2pm. Newhart will celebrate Red Ribbon week on campus starting the following Monday, October 21st. 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 21st to receive a special treat courtesy of PTA!
Red Ribbon Week Themes:
Monday, October 21st – Wear Red Ribbon Walk shirt or wear RED
Tuesday, October 22nd – “Catch a Wave Against Drugs” wear Hawaiian clothes (NO BATHINGSUITS)
Wednesday, October 23rd – “Team Up Against Drugs” and dress alike with your friends
Thursday, October 24th – “Hair’s to a Drug Free Life” Crazy Hair day (colored hair permitted)
Friday, October 25th – “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.
Important reminder about arriving at school early-
Newhart Middle School does not open for students until 8:00am Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and 9:00am Wednesdays. Students are not to arrive on campus earlier than this. Please do not drop off students before these times, there is no supervision available.
Drop off & Pick up-
Please remember when dropping off and picking up your students from Newhart to follow all posted traffic signs on La Paz and Veterans Way. There are often sheriff officers out giving tickets for those who do not. When entering the Newhart parking lot from Veterans Way please do not block the driveway or double park on Veterans Way. Please follow all one way arrows and stay with the flow of traffic. We want all students and parents to be safe so please be considerate. A traffic flow map of the parking lot is available on the schools website.
Newhart PAL Recycling-
Please support our school by bringing your cans and bottles to Newhart for recycling every Friday. PAL students will be outside to collect cans and bottles before school so you don’t even have to get out of your car! Every bottle or can helps! Thank you for your support. Go Panthers!
Newhart Book Club Meeting
Stargirl, by Jerry Spinelli: When a homeschooled student begins regular high school, the students react to her strange ways.
Tuesday, November 5th, 7:00-8:00 P.M. @ Newhart Library
1. Read the book.
2. Come to the meeting.
3. Discuss the book while you eat cookies!
· The Newhart Library has copies of Stargirl.
· Families are welcome!
· For more information, e-mail Mrs. Wendehost at mswendehost@capousd.org.
· Please preview any book that your child reads.
Important Numbers:
Absence Line (949)587-9467
IJeff Jones
Principal
Newhart Middle School
(949)855-0162
