6201 Lafayette Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 ~ phone 510-818-3050 ~ fax 510-794-2079 

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WEBSITE UPDATED:  May 15, 2012

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8^th Grade Promotion Ceremony

This year’s 8^th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on the last day of school Thursday June 7^{th, 2012} at 4:00PM.  The Ceremony will be held at Newark Memorial High School Football Field. Letters outlining the details will be sent home to 8th Grade parents on May 14^th with their students. These will need to be signed and returned by Friday May 18^th, 2012 to participate in the promotion ceremony.

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF  HOST FAMILES

• Newark Jr. High has the opportunity to become a sister school with Qiantang Middle School in China. As a part of this relationship, Qiantang school will be sending over 22 exchange students this summer for a tour of America. We need 11 families to host 2 students each. During the day, the students will spend time with their delegation sightseeing  and visiting schools throughout the Bay Area. They would then spend the remainder of the day and evening with your family.
• The Chinese students will arrive on July 22^nd and leave on July 27^th. This is a great opportunity for our students, school, and community. This is also a chance for your child to cultivate a friendship with another child his/her age in a foreign country and learn many new things based on that relationship.
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• If are able and would like to be a host family, please contact Mr. Neal at Mneal@nusd.k12.ca.usor Charlene Aquino at CAquino@nusd.k12.ca.us. You can also reach both at 510-818-3002.

• We would need to have an answer by May 25^th.  Thank you for your consideration.

4^thQuarter Rules for 8^thGraders

As per Pg. 9 in our student handbook,“Although disciplinary actions could result in loss of End-of-the-Year Celebration privileges at any time during the school year, specific rules will apply for 8^th graders during the 4^th quarter. Violation of these rules will result in the loss of the privilege to participate in these activities. The accumulation of three “points” during 4^th quarter will result in the loss of the privilege of attending the 8^th grade dance. The accumulation of four points will result in the loss of the privilege of attending all End-of-the-Year Celebration Events” (i.e. – the 8^th grade promotion ceremony and dance). “Points are earned in the following ways:

• Behavioral referral 1 point
• Class cut or class suspension 2 points
• Suspension of 1-2 school days 3 points
• Suspension of 3 or more days 4 points”

Newark Library is offering free homework assistance for all students from K-12 grade. This is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.  Please see the information below for more details and contact information. 

 Homework Express @ the Newark Library

High School and college volunteers help K-12 students Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m.  Whether your student needs help doing tomorrow’s homework, writing a report, or studying for that big test, Homework Express volunteers are there to help.  This service is free, and attendance is on a drop-in basis. 


Contact: Kathleen Hannon (510) 795-2627 x 18 or email khannon@aclibrary.org

Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

ATTENTION TARGET REDcard HOLDERS---Help Support NJHS

Are you a Target Red Card holder?  If so, please consider linking your card to NJHS. 

Our school # is 33683. 

We have 1,000 students but currently only 18 of our families are registered REDcard holders.  Not only does the school receive 1% of all purchases made by REDcard, but consumers receive 5% off of all purchases, as well, even on sale items.  It’s a win-win for NJHS.  We thank you in advance for your support!

Go to https://redcard.target.com/redcard/rc_main.jsp to register your card.  THANKS!