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Weekly Update
October 9, 2019
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From the Principal's Office
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Dear BBHS families,
Prior to winter weather arriving, we want to test our
SchoolMessenger
text notification system that is used when weather or an emergency causes a change in schedule. We will notify our community the following ways in the event of an unplanned schedule change:
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The school website and social media accounts (follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @bishopblanchet) will be updated to reflect the change in schedule. Our website will alway be the first communication tool updated as text messaging and email can have lag times.
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A text alert (SMS) will be sent to primary and secondary parent/guardians, all students and faculty/staff using
SchoolMessenger
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An email will be sent to all parents/guardians, students and faculty/staff.
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Local news stations will be notified of closures/schedule changes.
We will attempt to make weather related decisions by 5:30 AM unless conditions change during the day. If school is closed, all activities, practices and games are canceled for that day. If school start time is delayed, BBHS bus service will not be available. After school activities and food service may be impacted by late starts and those changes will be communicated via email. As always, we will make these decisions based on the safety of all involved.
We will send a test of the text broadcast system to all mobile phone numbers listed in Skyward for parents, guardians and students tomorrow evening, Thursday, October 10
. Please ensure all mobile numbers for your family are updated in Skyward. For questions about Skyward, please email Rhonda Osborne at [email protected]. For questions about the emergency procedure and text alert test, please email Julie Gallaudet at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Sam Procopio
Principal
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PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress Reports will be posted by the end of the school day on Friday,
October 11
. To view your student's progress report, please select the Portfolio Tab in Skyward.
Progress reports for first semester are: October 11, November 15 and December 19. They will be available to view by the end of the school day on those dates.
PSAT AT BBHS
Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT on
October 16
from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Students need to be in their testing rooms by 8:00 AM. Most students are testing in their CP classrooms. If a student's testing room is being modified it will be communicated with the student ahead of time.
On testing day, students need to bring two No. 2 pencils with soft erasers (no mechanical pencils) and an
acceptable calculator
for the Math section. Students can bring snacks but need to keep them in their backpack only accessible during breaks. Electronic equipment of any kind is not permitted. This includes cell phones, laptops, bluetooth devices and tablets.
The PSAT is a test designed to be taken in the fall of 11th grade. It can be a challenging test for 9th and 10th graders as they may not have been exposed to some of the concepts. However,
taking the exam as early as 9th grade has many advantages. First, it allows students at the beginning of their high school career to know their areas of strength and opportunities for growth. Second, it prepares students as early as possible for the SAT, which many colleges use as part of their admissions criteria. Third, it allows students, families and our school to measure academic growth over four years at Bishop Blanchet. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Moffitt at [email protected].
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TUITION ASSISTANCE 2020-2021
The application window for applying for tuition assistance for the 2020-2021 school year for both Bishop Blanchet and the Archdiocese of Seattle Fulcrum Foundation is now open. BBHS
and the Fulcrum Foundation use the same application with FACTS Nelnet Solutions.
- Please refer to the BBHS website page under "Parents" then "Business Office" or "Admissions" for important financial aid and scholarship information.
- A direct link to the FACTS application including a list of the required supporting documents can be found on the BBHS website pages.
Next Steps:
- Log into FACTS using your existing FACTS username and password.
- Choose the application for 2020-2021.
- Parents are asked to include information for all students in the family, the school each one attends, the amount of tuition assistance (if applicable) and the amount of tuition paid for each child.
- List all schools you want to receive the FACTS application.
- Parents applying to more than one high school are able to designate any school that uses FACTS on the same tuition assistance application.
- The application fee of $29 (payable by debit or credit card) covers the cost of sending tuition assistance applications to the Fulcrum Foundation and any school that uses FACTS.
The FACTS Customer Service Help Desk is available at 1-866-441-4637 to assist with tuition assistance application questions and password retrieval. Parents can also contact Colleen Reinhardt at [email protected] for assistance with the application process.
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From the Athletic Department
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS SUPPORT
Thank you to the volleyball and football teams, and our fans, for supporting this cause last week! With your support, Bishop Blanchet High School will be donating $1300 to help find a cure.
2019 HALL OF FAME CLASS
On Thursday,
October 10, Bishop Blanchet High School will induct six individual athletes, one coach and one team in the the BBHS Hall of Fame. The inductees are
Linda Slater '78,
Mike Acres '63,
Pres Pew (Coach 1971-2012,) Bill Johnson '60, Brett Tannhauser '98, Gene Duncan '65, Kathleen McLaughlin Howard '82 and the 1964 Football Team. Congratulations!
More information about the Hall of Fame can be found
here
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HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME
Mark your calendar for Friday,
October 11! Bishop Blanchet will take on Seattle Prep at home at 7 PM. Halftime festivities will include a cheer team performance, a dance team performance and the introduction of the 2019 Hall of Fame Class. Several more parent volunteers are needed at the game. Please click
here if you can help out.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECK
The next athletic eligibility grade check will be on Friday,
October 11. In order to be eligible, an athlete cannot be failing more than one class and must be maintaining a
minimum of a 2.0 GPA.
FOLLOW BBHS ON TWITTER
"Blanchet Athletics"
will be your #1 source for game times, highlights, and scores throughout the year.
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From the Activities Office
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The calendar on our
website will always have the most up to date information.
HOMECOMING DANCE
The BBHS Homecoming Dance is this Saturday,
October 12
from 7:00-10:00 PM
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The theme of this year's fun and casual dance is Neon vs. Blacklight; it is for BBHS students only. The cost is $10 per person, payable at the door with cash or check. Students must have their ASB card to enter the dance. Students are asked to wear athletic shoes to help protect the gym floor. Dance rules are posted in our Handbook on the
BBHS website
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SCHOOL PHOTO RETAKES
On Friday,
October 18
, Lifetouch will be back at Bishop Blanchet during both lunches. Students who did not have their photos taken the first day of school may do so then to ensure they are included in the yearbook. Lifetouch will also be available to retake photos for those students who are not happy with their original images. Students will need to bring their original photo order packet to the photographer. Students who have retakes will also receive a new ASB/ID card with the new image. To pre-order retake photos, please
visit this
BLOOD DRIVE
We need you!
On Saturday, October 19, the senior class will sponsor its first blood drive of the 2019-20 school year. The collection process is easy, and takes less than an hour.
The blood we donate could be used in trauma care for people in accidents, or in surgeries and organ transplants. It might be needed by people receiving treatment for cancer, bleeding disorders, blood diseases or immune system condition. Each donation can save lives and makes the community a better place in so many ways.
We ask for your help; please consider donating. Let's show that the Brave community cares. If you are interested, please email Chris Grasseschi at
cgrasseschi@bishopblanchet.org to sign up. We also welcome drop-ins!
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From the Performing Arts Department
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VOCAL MUSIC PROGRAM FALL PREVIEW CONCERT
Monday,
October 14, the BBHS Vocal Music Program will proudly present their first concert of the year at St. Catherine of Siena Church. The concert begins at 7:00 PM and admission is free. All Bishop Blanchet families are invited to attend!
For families with students performing in the concert, please click
here
for more detailed information about the evening.
PERFORMING ARTS AND FEMINIST CLUB SERVICE PROJECT
In the 19th century, women were largely seen as frivolous. Working on
Pride and Prejudice gives us an opportunity to take seriously the plight of women. The BBHS Performing Arts Department and the BBHS Feminist Club have combined forces to partner with a local organization that also champions women. Refugee Women's Alliance (
ReWA) is an award-winning, nationally recognized nonprofit that provides holistic services to help refugee and immigrant women and families thrive. Our students will be collecting donations at all performances of
Pride and Prejudice,
November 1-3 in the Black Box Theatre. In addition, the Thursday night preview will be collecting monetary donations that will go directly to ReWA. Thank you for your support!
Suggested donations welcomed by ReWA include:
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Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, razors, soap, etc.)
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Diapers, wipes, baby formula
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Feminine care products
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Utensils, pots & pans, plates, cups, dish towels
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Bath towels
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Bedding and blankets
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School/office supplies (notebooks, binders, pencils, crayons, glue, calculators, etc.)
SPOTLIGHT CABARET - NOVEMBER 16
Register
here
to attend the Spotlight Cabaret and to become a Patron. Can you help make this event run smoothly? We are in need of volunteers. Please sign up
here. There will be a dessert auction at the event too! Please sign up
here to donate a dessert. Questions? Email Sheryl Welch at [email protected].
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From the Campus Ministry Office
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NEW ORLEANS SUMMER SERVICE TRIP
Bishop Blanchet has partnered with Shirts Across America (SAA) for many years building homes in New Orleans. Hundreds of BBHS students have traveled to support this amazing Gulf Coast community. Is it your student's turn to wear the SAA gear? Blanchet students will join together with Holy Names, O'Dea and Seattle Prep students building homes in New Orleans,
June 13-20, 2020.
SAA and the BBHS student leadership team will host an Information Night on Tuesday,
October 15
at 7:30 PM in the Norcliffe Student Commons.
This meeting is for students and parents to go over all of the details for this summer's trip. Come and learn how you and your student can be a part of the solution! For more information, please visit SAA
online
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From the Counseling Center
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COUNSELING STAFF UPDATE
Welcome Mrs. MacIntyre! She is back in the office and excited to work with students with last names A-E.
Students are assigned to counselors in alphabetical groups by last name. Each counselor stays with those students and their families for their four years at Bishop Blanchet High School.
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS
Please note the dates for the upcoming Parent Information Nights listed below. BBHS Counselors will guide parents/guardians through the important information and events for students at each grade level. Parents/guardians of each specific grade will receive emails with additional information as the event nears. If you are unable to attend, please know that we post information on the BBHS Counseling page of our website after each presentation.
- Sophomore Parent/Guardian Information Night - November 19
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From the Development Office
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MATCHING DONATIONS
Matchmaker, Matchmaker make me a match! Did you know that many companies match donations made by their employees to our school? The impact of your gift to BBHS may be doubled, tripled or even quadrupled! To see if your company will match your donation, please click
here. Questions about matching gifts? Please contact
Stephanie Gravenkemper, 206-527-7735.
BRAVE FUND
Have you made your gift to the Brave Fund? If not, you can do so
here today. Thank you to all those who have so generously made their gifts to BBHS already for the 2019-2020 school year!
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OPEN HOUSE
Parent/guardian volunteers are needed for our school Open House on Wednesday, October 23 from 5:00-8:00 PM. Volunteers are welcome to come early and have a pizza dinner beginning at 4:00 PM. Please email Mary K. Ryan [email protected] if you can help out. Thank you!
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Please
visit our
website
to view open positions and for details on how to apply.
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