An Informational Newsletter for Parents and Students North Kitsap High School December January 2018 Viking Voyage December - 1 No school Professional Development day 6 Band Concert, 7pm (commons) 12 Choir Concert, 7pm (auditorium) 12/18/16 1/1/17 Winter Break January - 15 Martin Luther King Holiday 26 End of First Semester February - 2 No school Grading/ Professional Development day 3 Winter Dance 19 Presidents Day Holiday 20 No school-possible snow make-up day PRINCIPAL S MESSAGE Dear Viking Community, As we near the Winter Break, we have so many things to be grateful for here at NKHS. It has been wonderful to see so many parents involved in activities here at the school, from handing out prizes during lunch to volunteering in classrooms to attending and supporting after-school events; we are incredibly fortunate to have active community and family members. Thank you for supporting our students. An extra special thanks goes to Andrea Gleich, Kelly Clark, and Luann Beatty, who have taken on lead roles in promoting school spirit and school programs here at NKHS. We have introduced some new programs and initiatives to NKHS in the last couple of months. We recently brought the Our Gems program in, a highly successful program to empower girls and will soon see the partner program for boys, Our Gents, on campus as well. If you are interested in learning more about these programs, contact your counselor. We have also started a student recognition program with teachers acknowledging students who embody essential NKHS character traits each month. Students earn a reward if they receive a written card from their teachers.
Principal s Message Continued With a continued focus on attendance, we have started doing Donut Drop-Ins for classes who have 100% attendance. Finally, our ASB hosted their first Vike Night, with over 100 students attending a Dodgeball Tournament in the hopes of creating fun, safe activities for students to be involved in. Be on the lookout for future Vike Nights! You should also be aware that there are two NKSD levy measures coming out on a February ballot. For more information, go to the Levy section of the district website or follow this link: http:// nkschools.org/cms/one.aspx?ortalid=419589&pageid=10329209 Have a wonderful Winter Break and thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Megan Sawicki NKHS Principal Page 2
SAT Test Dates -2018 Test Date August 26, October 7, November 4, December 2, March 10, 2018** May 5, 2018 June 2, 2018 Normal Deadline July 28, September 8, October 6, November 3, February 9, 2018 April 6, 2018 May 4, 2018 Late Registration* August 15, Online Score Release September 14, September 22, October 27, October 20, November 17, November 23, December 21, February 23, 2018 March 29, 2018 April 20, 2018 May 24, 2018 May 18, 2018 June 21, 2018 *The late registration deadline is one week earlier if you are registering by mail. ACT Test Dates -18 Test Date Reg. Deadline Late Reg. Deadline Score Release September 9 August 4 August 18 September 19 October 28 September 22 October 6 November 14 December 9 November 3 November 17 December 19 February 10* January 12 January 19 February 20 April 14 March 9 March 23 April 24 June 9 May 4 May 18 June 19 July 14* June 15 June 22 July 24 Page 3
VIKING CLOTHES CLOSET The Viking Clothes Closet provides free clothing and toiletries to our students. We have been very fortunate to have received name brand clothing, shoes, health and beauty products, school supplies, and food. The Viking Clothes Closet is located off the Commons and directly across from the Career Center and Library. It is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, or students may contact Celene Salo in the library on other days. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Denise Comeau, Career Center Coordinator at (360) 396-3146, or email to dcomeau@nkschools.org. LOCAL FOOD BANKS ALL FOOD BANKS REQUIRE PHOTO ID AND PROOF OF CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS NORTH KITSAP FISHLINE: 787 NW Liberty Lane, Poulsbo, WA (360) 779-5190 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 10:00am 3:00pm, Weds., 1:00pm 7:00pm KINGSTON FOOD BANK: 26102 Illinois Ave., Kingston, WA (360) 297-4861 Weds. and Fri., 12:00pm 3:00pm CENTRAL KITSAP FOOD BANK: 3537 NW Anderson Hill Rd, Silverdale, WA (360) 692-9818 Mon. thru Fri., 10:00am 1:30pm Page 4
SEVERE WEATHER HOMELESS SHELTER In times of severe weather, please feel contact the 211 phone number or the Crisis Clinic Hotline number listed below to find out where a shelter is open and available on that particular day. CRISIS CLINIC HOTLINE: (360) 479-3033 OR dial 2-1-1 FROM OUR NKHS FRENCH PROGRAM Bonjour! Voilà another friendly message from the NKHS French program. If you are interested in helping your students see new parts of the world, please call or email me to find out about our upcoming trips to Europe. You can also visit my teacher website through nkschools.org. This spring we are headed to France, and next summer we are headed to France, Spain, and Germany. My phone number is 360-396-3178, and my email address is lhaveman@nkschools.org The advanced students are well underway with the French 103 course through the University of WA, and they are capable of spending entire class periods speaking only in French with one another, and with me. I am very proud of their hard work and dedication. The second year students are diving into le passé composé, which will allow them to tell you interesting stories! Please ask them to share a few sentences in French with you. Our first year students are growing in their descriptive skills. They are starting to describe themselves and others, using both physical and personality traits. Ask them which famous person they just described! French high school students will be visiting our area for three weeks in mid-february and early March. This has been a wonderful cultural and language exchange over the past few years. If you have room in your heart and in your home to host a French visitor, please let me know, and please visit LanguageAndFriendship.com to find out more. Très bonne continuation à vous tous! Madame Lola Haveman Page 5
SENIOR WARNING LETTERS December is here and the end of the semester is fast approaching, which could mean that you may be receiving a Senior Warning Letter in the mail. Senior warning letters are a way for teachers to give notice to 12 th grade students that may be in danger of not passing their class and may not graduate if that class is needed to fulfill a graduation requirement. Each counselor will be carefully looking over each warning and will give feedback on what the student needs to do to help improve their grade. We want every student to succeed, receive their diploma and graduate with their class. APPLICATIONS: NK SCHOLARSHIP Seniors and parents, just a reminder that application for North Kitsap Scholarships are in the main office. Do not pass up this wonderful opportunity to apply for funds for your educational studies. CLASS OF 2018 Order packets for graduates of the class of have been dispersed. Packets include an order form and the instructions on how to order your cap & gown, announcements, memorabilia, and class rings. If you did not receive your packet, extras are available in the Main Office. DECEMBER 15, : A date to remember!! To receive the best prices and get your products with the rest of your class, it is important to place orders before 12/15/17. After this deadline, prices and shipping will increase and the availability of some products is limited. Orders placed after mid-december are subject to late order fees. Orders received by the deadline date will be delivered in April. Late orders will not be delivered until May or June. Please send your order forms and your method of payment to National Achievers. You can either call 1-800-800-4083 or go to their website: www.nationalachiever.com Page 6
FAFSA INFORMATION All students who are applying to colleges should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), even if they do not necessarily intend to take out a loan or expect to receive a grant. The FAFSA should be completed during the senior year, before January 31st. The easiest and fastest way to apply for federal and state student aid is by using FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The site is available in both English and Spanish. Students can apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The FAFSA may be filled out using last year s tax information. WAFSA INFORMATION Washington State offers financial aid programs to students who are not eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status. The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WAFSA) should be completed senior year before January 31. Go to www.readysetgrad.org for more information. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS The deadlines for freshman Fall 2018 admissions are approaching quickly. It is imperative that seniors check each school s website for application, financial aid & scholarship deadlines. Be aware that the Counseling Office will be closed at 3:00pm on December 15, for Winter Break. We will open again on January 2, 2018. Please plan ahead. Page 7
BAND & CHOIR WINTER CONCERTS Come and enjoy some beautiful evenings of music here at North Kitsap High School. Our Band will be performing on Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00 pm in our Commons. Our Choir will be performing on Tuesday, December 12 at 7:00 pm in the North Kitsap Auditorium. PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES Pre-arranged absence and homework requests - If you are planning to take your student out of school for any extended time it is important to fill out a pre-arranged absence form from the Attendance Office. Please submit forms at least 72 hours prior to the planned absence. Homework requests must be submitted 48 hours before pick-up. Contact the Main Office or your student s Counseling Office to make your request. ACADEMIC LETTER APPLICATIONS Attention Students & Parents: Applications for the NKHS Academic Letter are now available in the main office. They are due in April North Kitsap High School Mission Statement A safe and welcome learning environment for all Nondiscrimination Statement The North Kitsap School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination can be directed to the district s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Compliance Officer and ADA Coordinator and/or the 504 Coordinator: address - 18360 Caldart Ave NE, Poulsbo WA 98370 and phone - (360) 396-3001.