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page 3: STS STUDENT OF THE MONTH, FCS ADULTING 101

PAGE 4: PROGRAMMING 1, ADV GRAPHIC DESIGN, WEB 1

PAGE 5: NPHS CAREER-READINESS INITIATIVE

PAGE 6: NPHS CAREER-READINESS INITIATIVE

PAGE 7: COED INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL RULES

PPAGE 8: COED INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SIGN-UP

PAGE 9: COUNSELORS’ CORNER, COUNSELORS’ CALENDAR

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NPHS NEWSLETTERHappy Winter Bulldog Country!Although the weather is cold, and the holidays are over, there is still plenty to beexcited about at North Platte High School! Be sure to come support our winter sportsand activities, music performances, attend parent-teacher conferences, and everythingelse happening at our school as we usher in 2019!

As we get closer to Valentine’s Day, it is important to remember, flowers, candy, or giftswill not be accepted for students at North Platte High School at any time.will not be accepted for students at North Platte High School at any time.

Be sure to check everything out in the newsletter, visit our web page at NPPSD.org, anddon’t hesitate to contact the school if you should ever have any questions. We hopeeveryone has had a Happy New Year, and we look forward to seeing you at our school!GO BULLDOGS!

Newsies Stop the World! Get your tickets now!

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! And save the date for the 2019 NPHS production of Newsies! Newsies! Auditions are complete, the cast has been chosen, and rehearsals are underway for this entertaining musical! Set in turn of the century New York City, Newsies is the exciting story of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of the “newsies”. When Joseph Pulitzer decides to raise distribution prices of the newspaper at the newsies expense, the newsboys mount a successful strike and campaign to fight for what’s right! Based on the 1992 motion picture, Newsies features a Tony Award winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Featuring recognizable songs such as “Seize and Day” and “Santa Fe”, Newsies is full of thrills, dancing, comedy songs such as “Seize and Day” and “Santa Fe”, Newsies is full of thrills, dancing, comedy and a timeless message that is perfect for the whole family! Performance dates are March 14 and 16 at 7:00 pm and March 17 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available now at www.showtix4u.com.

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NPHS NEWSLETTERSTS Student of the MonthThe Skilled and Technical Science department recognizes Maddy Carr as the December STS student of the month. Maddy has a great attendance record. She applies appropriate technical and academic skills in class. Continually helping others in class and around the school. Maddy has a positive attitude and raises the academic level of her peers at NPHS.

Have You Heard? FCS is Adulting 101Have you seen these post going around? “Every High School should have a mandatory class called ‘LifeHave you seen these post going around? “Every High School should have a mandatory class called ‘Life’ which teaches you how to: sew, change a tire/oil, do taxes, basic first aid, basic cooking, relationship skills, money management, emotional intelligence, work ethic, critical thinking, decision making and self-awareness.” Basic skills that you need for life readiness.

We are proud to say our North Platte students are given the opportunity to learn these skills by taking Family and Consumer Sciences and other CTE courses. Have you heard? No? Well here are just a few opportunities waiting for you. These classes directly address issues our society faces today.Independent Living: Manage issues in everyday livingIndependent Living: Manage issues in everyday living Prepare for personal life and career responsibilities Develop budgeting and employability skills. Increase self-awareness and control over ( a class on money management and decisions in your adult life, )

Basic Foods, Advance Foods, Culinary: Hands on Application of Knowledge Learned Introductory food preparation Skills Basics to being a Savvy Shopper Kitchen Experiences Beginning Nutritional ConceptsDeeper Understanding of Nutrition Knowledge to Prepare Individual Dietary Needs Further Basic Food Preparation SkillsExplore and Prepare for Careers in the Foodservice and Hospitality IndustryExplore and Prepare for Careers in the Foodservice and Hospitality IndustryProfessional Standards in Cooking

Child Development: Explore Development of Children Prenatal through Age 12 Positive and Negative Factors that Impact Child Growth and Development Educational and Community Resources for Services of Children Beginning to Develop Lesson Plans for Young Children Observational Opportunities of Young Children

Adult Living: Learning the Elements of a Quality Life Explore Development Throughout LifeStudy of Personality And ImpactIssue of Morality and Maturity as it Impacts Daily Decisions Examine the Value and Characteristics of Purposeful Relationships Develop Personal Life Plan

Healthy Lifestyles:Healthy Lifestyles: Acquire accurate health information Enable them to develop healthful attitudes and behavior patterns for a healthy lifestyle. Make healthy decisions for their life

Interior Design: Design Living Environments to Meet the Needs of PeopleLearn and Use Design Elements and Principles. Explore Careers in Interior Design LEAD: Explore, Enhance, Develop Skills of Leadership Explore the process to Leadership Roles Gain Personal Leadership Opportunities Application of Leadership in life

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NPHS NEWSLETTERProgramming 1:Students in Programming 1 have been learning how computer science and programingfits in today’s careers. The class then started practicing concepts of computer scienceand learned their software development cycle. Programming 1 will finish this weekpracticing their development cycle with the use of Finch Robots. Finch Robots havebeen seen in room 1537 using sensors to navigate around obstacles, flash programmedLED lights, playing programmed music, following light sources, and much more. TheLED lights, playing programmed music, following light sources, and much more. Theclass will use the Finch Robots as a programmed motion control for a “Pong” video gamethat they will program as an assessment for computational artifacts and abstraction.From there, students will them move on with Python programming, a language used inmost early college programming courses and data science-related careers. For updatedinformation from Programming I class, you can follow Mr. Petersen on Twitter at@nphs_tech or check out the class web page at http://nphsprogramming.blogspot.com/.

Advanced Graphic Design:Advanced Graphic Design:Students taking Advanced Graphic Design have been working hard planning their term-long project they will be working on. Students wrote a project proposal, made a timelineto schedule their completion of project components, and have made mood boards ofresources and sources where they can draw inspiration from while working. Studentswill now be working on their projects, and scheduling weekly meetings with theirinstructor to show progress of work and learning in the course. You can follow withcourse progress on the class web page at http://nphsgraphicdesign.blogspot.com/ orcourse progress on the class web page at http://nphsgraphicdesign.blogspot.com/ orfollow Mr. Petersen on Twitter at @nphs_tech.

Web 1:Web 1 is a dual credit course where students not only get high school credit, but canreceive college credit through MPCC. Students have learned industry-related vocabularyand have started learning the basics of HTML. Students have been working on masteringa variety of web page elements and tags, that they are starting to put together intoa simple web page. Students will eventually be putting together a variety of web sitesa simple web page. Students will eventually be putting together a variety of web sitesthat meet a wide range of purposes. To stay up-to-date with Web 1 class, you canfollow Mr. Petersen on Twitter at @nphs_tech, or check out the class web page athttps://nphswebdesign.blogspot.com/.

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NPHS NEWSLETTERCOUNSELORS’ CORNER:

DUAL CREDIT PRESENTATIONSWHAT: Dual Credit PresentationWHERE: NPHS Distance Learning Room #1519WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 14th…. Three sessions 6:30-7:00pm 7:15-7:45pm 8:00-8:30pm

WHO: Parents/guardians, students or anyone interested in learning about the Dual Credit opportunities provided at North Platte High School through Mid-Plains Community College.

If you have questions regarding this presentation please contact Mary Lynn Horst at mhorst@nppsd.org or 535-7105 ext. 4.

STUDENTS WHO HAVE OR ARE TAKING DUAL CREDIT CLASSES: If you have taken or are taking a Dual Credit class this yeaclass this year, the Reimbursement applications are available in the Counselor’s Office. Those need to be completed, with a copy of your college transcript and proof of payment by May 31st. You will be reimbursed $25.00 per credit for classes you have completed.

SENIOR INFORMATIONMid-Nebraska Community Foundation Scholarship forms will be available in the Guidance Office on Friday, February 1st. These scholarships will be due to the Guidance Office by Tuesday, February 26th. There are over 30 different scholarships this year, and some of them are renewable, so be sure to stop in the Counselor’s Office and pick them up! The completed applications need to be returned to Mrs. Schumacher in the Guidance Office and pick them up! The completed applications need to be returned to Mrs. Schumacher in the Guidance Office before 3:30pm on Tuesday, February 26th to be delivered to the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Office before their deadline. Late scholarships will NOT be accepted and will have to be delivered to the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Office by the student!

Attention senior parents – If you have a senior student graduating in May, and have NOT ordered a cap and gown, you need to do this as soon as possible by calling Mid-West Grads at 402-676-8494. Mid-West Grads will need to know your studentwill need to know your student’s name, height and weight when you call to order the cap and gown. Watch the High School Announcements for upcoming information.

Graduation practice will begin promptly at 9:00 am on Thursday, May 9th, in the Performing Arts Center. Students MUST attend practice if they wish to participate in the commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12th @ 2:00pm. A sheet of instructions and rain tickets will be sent home with the graduating senior, along with their cap and gown, which will be distributed at the end of graduation practice.

COUNSELORS’ CALENDAR:

FebruaryFebruary 1 Seniors may pick up Mid-Neb Scholarship applications in the Guidance Office. 9 ACT Test @ MPCC 8:00am - Noon 14 P/T Conferences 5 – 9pm and Dual Credit Presentations 18 NO SCHOOL 26 Mid-Neb Scholarships due to the Guidance Office by 3:30pm

March 4 9th Grade Open House/Activity Fair 6:00-7:30pm 8 April ACT Registration Deadline 8 End of 3rd Term 9 SAT Test 11 Start of 4th Term 15 NO SCHOOL 18 NO SCHOOL

The daily announcements are posted on the web. Go to wwThe daily announcements are posted on the web. Go to www.nppsd.org. Click on high schools, find North Platte High School and click on it. Scroll down to North Platte High School Announcements and click on it.