Activities This Week at New Tech                                                                      
Thursday, September 4: Odd Day; Robotics Practice for current members, 2:15 - 4:00 p.m.; Music Club, 2:15 - 3:30 p.m., room 23; Robotics Kick-Off for families, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
Friday, September 5: Even Day; Student Council, 7:00 a.m., hallway; Sophomore Fun Night, 2:15 - 3:30 p.m., Gym
Students: Please make sure you have a ride to pick you up on time as your activity ends.
Students: If you won't be staying for an after-school activity, please have a ride when school dismisses at 2:10 p.m.
Any student not picked up by 2:20 p.m. will move to the room of a teacher on duty.

New/Important Information
A representative from Purdue University-West Lafayette will be at New Tech on today at 9:15 a.m. for seniors interested in hearing more about Purdue. Listen for the intercom announcement.
Tutoring is available!
Math Tutoring with Math teachers happens every Tuesday from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. in rooms 27, 28, and 29. Peer tutoring from students happens every Monday - Thursday from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. in the office. Please complete this form if you need tutoring on Mondays - Thursdays. Also, if you'd like to serve as a tutor, please see/email Mr. Gibson.
Student Council is meeting on Friday mornings in the hallway intersection near the office, 7:00-7:30, to sell healthy snacks as a fundraiser for Riley Hospital for Children. Student Council exists to raise money and collect donations for charitable organizations, and it is not the same group as the student government. If you would like to join the Student Council, please let Mrs. Bowden know.  New Tech continues to be a Red Wagon Booster School for Riley Hospital, thanks to all of your support with our fundraisers! Sales are cash-only.
Robotics Parent/Guardian Kickoff Meeting is tonight, 6-7 pm.
SOPHOMORE FUN NIGHT is TOMORROW! Enjoy karaoke, games, basketball, pizza, snacks, drinks, and fun with your friends in the gym from 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Class Officer Elections will be on Monday, September 8th.
Advance Notice: Picture Day is Wednesday, September 10th.
REMINDER: Wireless Communication Devices: see the tab above.
Thunderbolt Eligibility Criteria EVSC High School Student Eligibility System for 2025-2026 - see the tab above.
You need a Yearbook! Supplies are limited! They are $45 and available in the office.
Would you like to join us in Italy to walk in the footsteps of Julius Caesar and Michelangelo? We are still looking for a few students to join us for our May 2026 trip to Italy!  Check the "Ongoing Reminders" tab above.
CLUBS
Poetry and Creative Writing Club will meet on Mondays from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. in room 28.
New Tech News is a club where you can help write a newsletter of things going on around Evansville. Join every Monday from 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. in room 17. Check out the latest issue here, and see Gabe Torres or Brett Crawford with any questions.
Please join us for Art Club!  We will be meeting on EVEN Mondays only this year.  Everyone is welcome to join us for art and fellowship!
New Tech's Music Club meets on Thursdays. in Dr. Valentine's room. Please take a look at the flyer in the hallway.
Want to make a change in our community—or even the world?  The ChangeMaker Club is the perfect place to start!  Whether you’re passionate about social justice, sustainability, innovation, or helping others, this is your opportunity to turn ideas into action.  This club will assist you in developing your idea/pitch to be entered into a competition at the University of Evansville.  Who won two years ago?---New Tech Institute.  Our two student competitors are now attending UE with a full-ride, renewable four-year scholarship.  Our first meeting will be after school in room 18, starting September 8.

Everyday Reminders

Scholarships – Seniors check them out anytime at http://tinyurl.com/ntischolarshipinfo.

Need to see Dr. Woodruff? Use this form: https://tinyurl.com/seedrwoodruff.

Need to speak with Miss Wagner, our Youth First Social Worker? Use this form: https://tinyurl.com/seemisswagner.

If you see something…say something. If you are experiencing or witnessing anything that violates school rules or trust/respect/responsibility, please let Mr. Gibson know immediately in person, by email, or alert a teacher. If we know about an issue, we will address it immediately and confidentially. There are consequences for anyone doing anything against school rules and laws. Also, as a safety protocol, please do not let anyone in the school.

Please follow Dress for Success, and keep our school clean!

Wireless Communication Device Policy see tab above.
All students eat lunch in the cafeteria - due to supervision, students can't eat lunch in classrooms.
Class dismissal: The teacher dismisses classes each period (not the bell or the clock).
The auditorium, gym, upstairs, and basement are not accessible without the supervision of a staff member - this policy applies before, during, and after school. All students must be supervised by an adult at all times.
* Blankets are not included in the "cool weather items" listed in the dress code - thank you in advance for keeping blankets at home. Let the office know if you need a hoodie or sweatshirt if you get cold in class.
* Please pick up trash in the hallways and cafeteria - do your part to keep our school clean.
* The faculty restroom and the teacher workroom are for staff members only; students are not allowed in these areas.
* Before hanging flyers in the hallways, please get permission from the office...we need to make sure we aren't using tape that will peel off our new paint.

New Tech Check 😊
We want to make sure you’re doing OK while you are at school. If you need to check in with someone for any reason, we invite you to complete this form at https://tinyurl.com/newtechcheck anytime. We are here for you!! 

If you need access to the student PowerSchool Portal:
1). Go to http://evscschools.com.
2). Click on Parent Portal on the left panel.
3). Scroll to find the "Power School Parent Portal" button.
4). Scroll to the bottom and click on "Student Link."