Golden Acorn Award Nominations Now Open!
PTA is a volunteer-driven organization. One of the ways we recognize the outstanding work of our volunteers, is with the Golden Acorn award.
A Golden Acorn Award is presented by a local PTA or council to a school or community volunteer in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth. Since the beginning of this program in the 1930s, more than 54,000 Golden Acorn Awards have been presented to volunteers throughout Washington state.
Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.
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Please submit your nominations for any individuals who have given exemplary volunteer service to children and youth in our school community this year.
Nominations should be submitted to president@nhe-pta.org no later than June 12th and should include a short paragraph describing why you are nominating them.
Membership Goal Status - 34%
Goal: Every NHE student is represented in PTA by at least
one important adult in their lives.Status: Currently 34% of our students are represented. We are 1/3 of the way there!
There is NO obligation or expectation to volunteer or attend meetings. (But we do LOVE to meet members and find fun opportunities for those that want to help!)
Membership assistance is available. We do not want funds to stand in the way of those that want to join. Please email president@nhe-pta.org to request a confidential scholarship.
Fundraiser Goal Status - 44%
Status: We are 43% of the way to our goal.
And remember to ask your employers about their Corporate Match Plan. Many local employers will match the donation you make up to 100%!
Every dollar contributed to our Pass the Hat fundraiser goes directly to support the programs offered by the PTA. A donation of $100 covers our spending per student, but any amount is appreciated. Every dollar counts!
We are a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible. Our Tax ID number is 91-1208399.
Community Events
WISE CAMP'S Summer Programs:
I attached a flyer with all of the options!
Parents can register at www.wisecamps.com!
From the Library
All Library books are due the week of June 6th! Students who clear their accounts by turning in all their books and paying for or replacing lost books by their library day that week will get a SLOTH sticker!
The Annual Library Book Swap is the last full week of school, June 13-17. Bags to collect lightly used elementary level books will be outside classrooms starting THIS WEEK. ALL students will get to take home at least one donated book to keep. The more donations we get, the more books kids get to take home!
From Green Team
City of Bellevue Utilities is offering free, interactive Greener Living live virtual Zoom classes and demonstrations this spring. Attendees will receive a digital kit after each class.
Visit www.bellevuewa.gov/greener-living-classes for more information and to register.
From Nurse Cori
REMINDER REGARDING SYMPTOMS:
If your student has ANY of the following symptoms, PLEASE KEEP THEM HOME.
Please email newportheightsattendance@bsd405.org with the reason for the absence and Nurse Cori and/or Melodie Farrell will contact you regarding return to school guidelines. If your student comes to school with symptoms, they will be sent home.
☐ Congestion or runny nose
☐ Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
☐ Headache
☐ Fatigue
☐ Sore throat
☐ Fever (>100.4 F or 38 C) or chills
☐ Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
☐ Muscle or body aches
☐ New loss of taste of smell
☐ Cough (new, changed, or worsening)
Thank you for your cooperation in continuing to keep our community safe!!!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER - MAGGIE MOSHOLDER
Hi NHE families,
Here is a helpful read about coping skills.
https://www.strong4life.com/en/emotional-wellness/coping/healthy-coping-strategies-for-kids
Your school counselor,
Maggie (aka Mrs. Mosholder)
Family Connections - Ana Lewis
Family Connections Centers (FCCs) are open to all BSD students and families. Staffed by Family Engagement Specialists, their mission is to connect families with district and community support services, provide them with educational opportunities to better navigate the school system and help them become engaged in the education of their children.
While our locations are school based, all BSD families are welcome to walk into any center throughout the district for support. We believe that the support and resources provided by our centers and specialists can benefit all BSD students and their families.
If you are in need of support, please contact Ana Lewis at 425-456-5513 or lewisa@bsd405.org
FROM THE SCHOOL
Dear NHE families-
By now, you have most likely heard about the tragedy of a shooting at an elementary school in Texas. When something so unimaginable happens in a school, it can bring up many feelings for our children and the adults who care about them, from fear to sadness, and loss. Our hearts are with this community in Texas, and the lives and children who have been impacted by this senseless tragedy.
Some children may be very aware of current events, others less aware, and some may not be aware at all. We want to provide a few resources for you to use at home on how to talk to your children about events like this:
NASP: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
We want to assure you that your child’s safety is our top priority – both their physical and emotional safety. Our Newport Heights staff members are ready to support our students with any of their needs tomorrow and in the days to come. And, if you are looking for more resources or notice a change in your child’s behavior, please reach out to me, our assistant principal Sadean Al-Ali, or our counselor Maggie Halela-Mosholder. We are here to support you and your child.
In partnership,
Jane Kopf Stover, Newport Heights Principal
From the district
Speaker Series: Juneteenth, The Evolution of the Nation's Newest Holiday
WHEN: June 14, 2022 @ 5:15 pm – 6:19 pm
WHERE: Virtual: Teams Meeting
Please join us for another in our speaker series “Black History Beyond February” as Dr. Quintard Taylor, Ph.D. presents and engages in discussion on the history and importance of Juneteenth.
For more information and to register for this event, visit the June 14 Speaker Series: Juneteenth, The Evolution of the Nation’s Newest Federal Holiday Page
Notes from the Backpack podcast
How to Talk to Your Kids About Gun Violence
When your child comes home from school after a lockdown drill, what’s the best way to start a conversation about it? We turn to expert Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez for guidance on these issues. She shares how to have open and honest conversations with children of all ages about lockdown drills, school shootings and all of the emotions that come along with these topics.
One Voice - Official National PTA Blog
We Are Well Beyond Enough is Enough
In less than three weeks we’ve had a mass shooting in a grocery store, a shooting at a church, shootings at three separate high school graduations, another horrific shooting at a school, and more gun violence in our communities. This past weekend in my home state of Oklahoma, 1 person was killed and 7 injured after a shooting at an outdoor festival in Taft, …
Newport Heights PTA
Newport Heights PTA is a volunteer-powered association of NHE families, staff, and community supporters, who act collectively on behalf of our children.
Our mission is to make every NHE student's potential a reality by promoting partnerships between home, school and community, engaging and empowering families and supporters to advocate for all children.
