NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Panther Tale
Friday, November 14, 2014
“It is wiser to find out than to suppose.”
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- Mark Twain
SENIORS
SENIORS: On Tuesday, November 18th all seniors need to report to the gym during Late Start at 7:45am
for the Class of 2015’s Senior Panoramic Picture. Participation in the Panoramic Picture is subject to
approval by the NPHS Administration, so all students must follow the dress code rules and please be
mindful of the following with regard to dress and behavior. You can pick up an order form in the Activities
Office. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Adams, Dean of Activities. Please be on time or you will not be
in the picture.
SENIORS: Please make sure to check the spelling of your name for yearbook on the list on the window in
the front office by counseling. You may make any changes next to your name but make sure to let Mrs.
Barker in Activities know.
YEARBOOK DEDICATIONS: “the last special “discounted” deadline for submitting your child's senior
yearbook dedication ad is December 2nd! For more information, please pick up an informational packet in
the activities office or visit www.theyearbookcompany.com.”
GENERAL STUDENT BODY
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Hot Stuff!
ATTENDANCE: Student’s attendance history can be monitored via q connect. This is a great way to make
sure that absences are cleared in a timely manner and tardy issues can be addressed early on. As a reminder,
please remember to call the attendance hotline to clear your child’s absence within 72 hours.
TEACHERS: Don’t forget to give your aspiring students who score 100% or higher on their test a ticket
for a chance to be named the next Purrrfect Panther. This is a drawing once a month!
FRONT DESK: Reminder to all students, no instruments or sports, including cheer equipment will be
allowed to be dropped off or stored in the lobby. We will not be responsible for them. You must make
arrangements before the start of school to store these in a class.
PANTHER TV: Did you miss the last episode of Panther TV or did you love it so much that you want to
see it again? Well you’re in luck. It is broadcast on Conejo TV! Verizon Fios subscribers tune to channel
32, Time Warner channel is 99-225, AT&T watch on channel 99 and Charter Cable on channel 59. Happy
viewing!
ATTENTION ALBERTSON SHOPPERS!: Help support The Girl Scouts of Newbury Park by donating
your extra stamps now through December 25th. Stamps can be dropped off in the box located in the front
office.
GOT CLOTHES?: Claudia’s Closet is a non-profit organization providing clothes to underserved teens.
Imagine not being able to participate in Sports, Homecoming, Winter Formal, Prom or Graduation because
you cannot afford the right clothing. Please donate gift cards, clothing shoes and much more. Whether you
are in need or want to schedule a donation, call or text Claudia’s closet at 805-300-1014.
LOST & FOUND: Students are responsible for checking the lost and found located in front of the office
outside the Counseling doors for any misplaced items. Please note that all found wallets, electronics and
jewelry should be turn into the Receptionist in the front office. All items not claimed will be donated at the
end of every month.
SCHOOL CENTS IS EARNING FOR OUR SCHOOL! There are so many ways to earn points for your
school. Bring all your receipts from September 1st until April 30th from store such as Bericup, Coffee Bean
& Tea, La Salsa, Subway, Panda Express, Hot Dog on A Stick, etc. We are now including FARMERS
MARKET receipts!!! Bring your receipts to the front office or take them over to the customer service
kiosk at the Oaks Mall located near the Cheesecake Factory. If you would like your receipts back, just put a
note on your envelope or the envelopes we provide in the office and we will be sure to return them to you!
At What’s Coming Up!
STRING: Come hear some beautiful holiday music by the NPHS Orchestra on Thursdays, December 4th!
Performance begins at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center and will feature various famous tunes from
holiday pop to classical music. Our chamber orchestra will also be performing for the very first time.
NPHS DRAMA DEPT.: The Newbury Park High School Panther Players are proud to present Man of La
Mancha, directed by NPHS Drama Teacher, Marilyn Strange, with choreography by Jeff Wallach, and
music direction by Paul Taylor. Man of La Mancha runs for two weekends only, from November 7th
through November 15th. Performance times are at 8PM on Friday, November 7th and Saturday, November
8th, at 7PM on Thursday, November 13th, and at 8PM on Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November
15th. All performances will take place in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets for Man of La Mancha can be
purchased in advance or at the door. Advanced tickets may be ordered online for $12.00 each at
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www.ShowTix4U.com. Tickets bought at the door may be purchased for $10.00 for adults, and $8.00 for
students and children under 12. Please note that only CASH will be accepted at the door.
CCC: Are you interested in working as a Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Airport Manager, Weather
Forecaster, Air Traffic Controller or Aircraft Mechanic? The CCC is organizing a field trip to the 2014
Aviation Career Day on Friday, November 14, 8am – 2pm at Camarillo Airport. Learn what it takes to get
started in the aviation field! Talk to working professionals in aviation-related careers. Get up close to
aircraft and equipment. First come first serve! Space is limited to the first 12 students who will submit a
competed field trip packet. Forms are available in the CCC.
JOIN ONE OF OUR AMAZING CLUBS!
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HOSA: Support the NPHS HOSA Medical Club be eating at 3 Amigos on Wednesday, November 19th all
day! Mention the NPHS Health Club or grab a flyer at the front office.
HARRY POTTER ALLIANCE: Come join the Harry Potter Alliance to be a part of a real life
Dumbleclare’s army and combat the forces of evil in today’s society. We meet on Thursdays in room B21.
PEER COUNSELING: Next week is Acceptance Week! Peer Counseling would like you to take part and
think about how you impact those around you. There will be daily challenges & lunchtime events to
promote good deeds. Show your support to help create a kinder campus.
NPMTBC: Newbury Park Mountain Bike Club meets in Mr. Atkins every other Wednesday. Join us!
RECYCLING CLUB: Is earning money for NPHS clubs and sports! Make sure to recycle your cans and
bottles in the bins across campus. Applications for monthly earnings can be found in Mrs. Barker’s office.
Please do not throw trash in the bins designated for recycling.
G.S.A.: The Gay-Straight Alliance meets every Friday at lunch in room B2. Please join us, everyone is
welcome!
INTERACT CLUB: Invites you to join them every Monday at lunch in the GAR.
AMERICAN COMPUTER SCIENCE LEAGUE CLUB: Come join computer Science Club to learn
and show off your problem solving skills, and compete in the ACSL competition! Meet us on Tuesdays in
room E2.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Welcomes you to meet with them every other Friday. Refreshments
provided.
PEOPLE TO PEOPLE: Next summer you could see London on a People to People student trip. Join
Agoura Hills, CA students and teachers at the November 15th meeting to learn more. See Mrs. Alvarez in
room E5 or visit PTPRSVP.com for details. By attending the meeting, you could help our school win
$4,500!
BIG ANSWERS CLUB: Come to C25 on Wednesdays at lunch to be part of a group that will be tackling
some of LIFE’S BIGGEST, AND MOST DIFFICULT QUESTIONS. Bring your lunch…treats will be
provided! See you in C25 on Wednesday.
DRAMA CLUB: Come join us every Tuesday during lunch in room G-2.
SPEECH & DEBATE: Come join Speech and Debate! It meets every Wednesday at lunch in Mrs.
Altmire’s room D-20 upstairs in the D building.
FCA: Fellowship of Christian Athletes is meeting next Tuesday in room E-10, see you on Tuesday in room
E-10 for FCA!
FRENCH CLUB: French Club meets during lunch in B-29. Join us!
SPORTS
GIRLS LACROSSE: Girls lacrosse pre-season Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4:30 at Peppertree
Park. Beginners welcome!
ATHLETICS: Pre-sale tickets for the CIF playoff football game vs. Righetti this Friday will be sold on
Wednesday and Thursday in the student store at lunch and after school until 2:30. Prices are $10 for adults
and $5 for students with I.D.
GIRLS SOFTBALL: Any girls not in another sport interested in playing softball this year need to attend
tryouts next week at Borchard Park. Tryouts begin at 2:30 on Monday, November 17th.
BOYS SOCCER TRYOUTS FOR RETURNING PLAYERS ONLY!: will be held Monday, November
10th through, November 13th at Peppertree Park from 3-5:30pm.
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tryouts are on Wednesday and Thursday, November 12 & 13th from 7-9AM in
the gym. For any questions, see the Athletics Office.
NEWBURY PARK BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION 2014-2015 REGISTRATION continues at
www.npbasketball.org. Save $25 by registering your player online by October 31st (non Boys High School
Division) and November 15th (Boys High School Division). Fees after those dates increase to $190 (non
Boys High School Division) and $205 (Boys High School Division). The additional fee for Boys High
School Division covers paid scorekeepers and timekeepers for each game. Your registration fees do not
cover a nominal convenience service charge (last year it was about $5) that PayPal will charge you directly.
This concludes the General Announcements. Have a great day!