NPHS Class of 2021 Senior Source!
May 14, 2021
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21 School Days Until Graduation Class of 2021
Class of 2021,
We are 17 days closer to Graduation. A huge thank you goes out to Coaches Ice Cream for hosting an "NPHS Class of 2021 Senior Day" at their ice cream parlor. It looks like many of our seniors enjoyed a free scoop of delicious ice cream and enjoyed the day.
As the days go on, we are keeping the celebration going! We have more fun stuff happening this week, so take a look and participate in the fun:
- Day 17-Mon. 5/17: Senior Snack Day-We will have a table in the quad by the stage between periods of each cohort to give each Senior with a current school ID card a snack. Class of 2021 can't be beat, so this week you will get a Rice Krispy Treat!
- Day 16-Tues. 5/18: Class of 2021 Posters & Photo Op- The stage will be decked out with Class of 2021 posters so that you can come by to take a selfie and show your class pride.
- Day 15-Wed. 5/19: Challenge-Most creative photo with a Panther wins a $15 Starbucks Gift Card. Post your picture on Instagram and tag @nphs_classof2021 & @newburyparkhs, or email cadams@conejousd.org. Winner will be announced on Thursday via the @nphs_classof2021 Instagram.
- Day 14-Thurs. 5/20: Throwback Thursday Social Media Posts-Post a picture of your favorite HS event from the last four years and tag @nphs_classof2021 & @newburyparkhs.
- Day 13-Fri. 5/21: Spirit Dress up Day & Sunset-Wear Your Class of 2021 Senior Shirt/Sweatshirt all day, and come out to our Hurley Stadium for our Senior Sunset. See the details below.
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.
This Senior Source #6 has new information on:
- Senior Sunset
- Graduation Regalia Pickup
It also has important information about Graduation Information & Deadlines:
- Graduation & Ticket Sales
- Graduation Regalia Rules & Free Graduation Gown Press
- Senior Shout Outs
- Graduation Video Order Form
- Graduation Leis for Sale
- 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
SENIOR SUNSET- This Friday, May 21st at 6:15pm
This Friday, May 21st, we will be host the NPHS Class of 2021 in-person, in our Stadium to watch the Sunset and their Senior Class Slideshow. This is a casual event intended to give the Class of 2021 a night to be social and celebrate as a whole class. Senior Shirts/Sweatshirts are the preferred attire. If you don't already have yours, you can purchase one here.
Senior Sunset 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 is a totally free event for our Class of 2021 students. Upon entrance, each Seniors will be given 4 Tickets for the following:
- An In & Out Meal Ticket
- A Snack Ticket
- A Dessert Ticket
- A Raffle Ticket
Seniors will be given opportunities to win gift cards and prizes throughout the event ranging from $5-$250. There will be a variety of lawn games and photo ops, as well as a rocking DJ. Each Senior will also leave with their individual Class of 2021 Gift.
This is a school sponsored, on campus event so all students need to follow the school rules, as well as Covid Safety Guidelines. A reminder that:
- Masks are required to be worn by all students the entire event (unless eating or drinking, then social distancing must be maintained.)
- Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Please review the Senior Contract, and understand that violations of the school rules and/or our District's Covid Safety protocols could result in suspensions, as well as being removed from participating in the graduation ceremony.
Let's all have fun, while still being safe. We are looking forward to seeing all of our Class of 2021 Panthers there!!!
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. We will be providing black, triple layer disposable masks for all graduates to wear during the 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 drive thru pick up on Wed., June 2nd from 11-1pm.
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. Students are also not permitted to 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!
Graduation Regalia Drive Thru Pickup
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
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.