NPHS Class of 2021 Senior Source!
May 10, 2021
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21 School Days Until Graduation Class of 2021
Class of 2021,
· Day 21-Tues. 5/11: Senior Day at Coaches Ice Cream! Coaches has been kind enough to give every NPHS Senior with a current school ID one free "A Ball" (a single scoop) all day and night.
· Day 20-Wed. 5/12: Challenge-Choose a Teacher or Staff member at NPHS that has really had an impact on you and write them a letter/email thanking them.
· Day 19-Thurs. 5/13: Throwback Thursday Social Media Posts-Post a picture of your Kindergarten Photo and tag nphs_classof2021 & newburyparkhs. Try to see if you can recognize those young, little faces
· Day 18-Fri. 5/14: Spirit Dress up Day-Wear Your College Shirt of where you plan to attend, or School Appropriate Clothing to represent what you are doing after high school.
· Day 17-Mon. 5/17: Senior Snack Day-We will have a table in the quad between periods of each cohort to give each Senior with a current school ID card a snack.
For those students who are remote, please participate by posting photos and tagging our Instagram Accounts nphs_classof2021 & newburyparkhs and Twitter Account @NPHSActivities. For Senior Snack Days, snacks will be available for Remote Students from 10:45-11:45 at the table in front of the NPHS Office. You will just need to bring your current NPHS School ID.
Follow nphs_classof2021 on Instagram for updates.
Please continue to read through this entire Senior Source, it has important information and deadlines regarding the following:
- Graduation Update & Ticket Sales
- Graduation Regalia Rules & Free Graduation Gown Press
- Keynote Speaker Nomination-Due by May 14th
- Senior Shoutouts
- Graduation Video Order Form
- Graduation Leis for Sale
- "21 Days Until Graduation"
- End of the Year Celebration Donations
Please continue to look out for new Senior Sources for updates, and as always, we are here to answer any questions you might have. Do not hesitate to reach out to me or our AP of Activities, Mrs. Carly Adams.
We Are Better Together!
Mr. Lepire
2021 Graduation Information
Graduation Ceremony
The ceremony will be live streamed, and a link will be provided closer to the event.
Tickets: All graduates will receive 2 free tickets for the ceremony, and have the option to purchase up to 2 more tickets for $10 a piece, allowing up to 4 total guests per graduate. Seating will be spaced based on four people, so no more than four people will be able to sit in any designated area. Tickets are available to purchase online only, now thru Friday, May 28th, from the NPHS Student Store Website. No tickets will be sold after that date, so be sure to get your tickets on time.
Handicapped Seating: Seniors, if anyone in your family attending the graduation ceremony will require handicapped seating, please fill go to http://bit.ly/2021GradHandicap to fill out a seating request form. Handicap seating availability and reservations are limited, and not guaranteed so please do not delay. The form needs to be submitted by May 28th.
*Graduates that choose not to participate in the ceremony will not be offered an alternative ceremony in lieu of the in-person graduation (No Drive Thru Option).
Graduation Attire & Regalia
At NPHS each graduate is to wear a black graduation gown, cap, a 2021 tassel, and a 2021 NPHS Class Stole to the graduation ceremony. Individual students may receive specific academic recognition stoles/cords/pins for accomplishments they have made at NPHS. Those students will be recognized at the Virtual Senior Recognition Night on May 26th , and there will be a regalia pick up after that (Date & Time TBD).
Our CVUSD Board Policy states that any graduating student who has completed basic training and is an active member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces may, at the student's option, wear a military dress uniform at the ceremony (Education Code 35183.3). Any student who has officially enlisted shall be permitted to wear a recognized object provided by any branch of the United States Armed Forces.
Students shall be permitted to wear tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance as an adornment to the customary ceremonial attire, as long as the adornment does not cause a substantial disruption of, or material interference with, the graduation ceremony (Education Code 35183.1). “Adornment” means something attached to, or worn with, but not replacing, the cap and gown customarily worn at school graduation ceremonies. “Cultural” means recognized practices and traditions of a certain group of people.
Students are not permitted to decorate their caps, or have any other adornments without prior administrative approval. Students who desire to wear military dress or any cultural/religious adornments shall notify the school principal at least 14 days before the graduation (May 25) for approval.
If you do not have your black gown, black cap, Class of 2021 tassel and Class of 2021 stole, please contact Elise Laina, elaina@conejousd.org ASAP!
IS YOUR GRADUATION GOWN WRINKLED??
A big ‘Thank You’ to local Newbury Park drycleaner, Park Place Cleaners, located at 501 S. Reino Rd in the Albertson’s strip mall. They have offered to press any NPHS senior’s gown and stoles, free of charge. Please bring your gown & stole (no caps or tassels, please) before June 1st.
Buy Your Graduate a Lei for After the Ceremony
SENIOR SUNSET-Friday, May 21st
We will be hosting our NPHS Seniors in-person, in the stadium to watch the Sunset and their Senior Slideshow on Friday, May 21st. This is a casual event intended to give the Class of 2021 a night to be social and celebrate as a whole class. Masks are required, social distancing guidelines will be followed, and Senior Shirts/Sweatshirts are the preferred attire. If you don't already have yours, you can purchase one here.
The event will be from 6:15pm-9pm. Students will enter through the Lesser Rd. Gate, and will need to have their current school id/photo ID for check-in. This will be a totally free event for our Class of 2021 students. Seniors will be given an In & Out meal, a couple snacks/treats, and their individual Senior Class gift. Seniors will also be given opportunities to win gift cards and prizes. We will have lawn games, trivia, as well as a dj.
We are looking forward to seeing all of our Class of 2021 Panthers there!!!
End of the Year Celebration Donations
Thank you so much to the many of you who have already made donations. We are still in need, as we are trying to make Senior Sunset and the 21 Days special for our grads. The following are ways to help:
- Gift Cards
- Swag Bags/Gift Baskets filled with a variety of themed items (ie: College Care Package, Movie Night, Sports, etc.)
- Big Ticket Items (Amusement Park Tickets, Sporting Event Tickets, a Car, who knows ?!? We are open to anything)
- Monetary Donations to help the cause.
All donations can be dropped off at the table in front of the NPHS office from 8am-3pm M-F, just put Attn: Carly Adams or Elise Laina, as well as your name so we know who to thank.
Thank you in advance for any support you can provide. Please contact the Activities Department, cadams@conejousd.org or elaina@conejousd.org with any questions or donations.