NICOTINE KNOWLEDGE WEEK!
 MAKE AN IMPACT for Ballard High School
Did you get your Direct Appeal letter yet? Looks for mail with "Ballard High School PTSA" as the return address, and don't throw it away!
What is Ballard High School PTSA Direct Appeal? Supporting a school with a growing population of more than 2,000 students is not easy, and uncertain funding from the state makes it even more challenge. Ballard High School PTSA Direct Appeal aims to address these funding issues.
Your Ballard High School PTSA raises funds for academic grants that are used to support the infrastructure and provide the tools required to provide the best education possible to all of our Ballard High School student population. Ballard High School teachers and staff submit their grant requests that are carefully evaluated by the Direct Appeals Grants committee, and the funds that are used to support these grant requests comes from you via the Direct Appeal Campaign.
Find that letter and send in your donation today! Remember, no amount it too small, and you can up to double your donation with Corporate matching.
Read more about Direct Appeal
HERE.
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch |
Thursday, 11/15 from 11:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. in the staff lounge. Sign up
HERE!
Speaking of staff appreciation | Our Japanese language students, along with other students and staff, have created this amazing piece of art for our beloved head secretary Vivian Belcher. It's about 5 feet long and made up of over 1,000 folded origami cranes. The Japanese have a tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes in support of a loved one. Each crane includes the name of who made it along with a message to Vivian, sending her good energy and support. The cranes were taken to Vivian and she was surprised, happy and thankful! Thank you, Ms Smith, for leading the effort!
NEW! Last Day for Seniors is now Thursday, June 13, 2019
Finals Wed, June 12 & Thurs, June 13, 2019
11/16: Senior Parents/Guardians! DON'T MISS OUT! | The deadline is coming up for you to send in Grad Ads for the yearbook. The payment, photos, and notes are due to Mr. Smith in SW122 or
ballardshingle@gmail.com by Nov 16. You can pay online via
The Source/SchoolPay or check to Ballard High School (to Mr. Smith SW122). If you have paid already, please send in the photos and note as soon as possible. Prices:⅛ Page= $45, ¼ Page= $80, ½ Page= $135, Full Page= $260.If you have any questions, feel free to email us at
ballardshingle@gmail.com --Thank you, Seki Berg | Senior Class Editor.
Refer to the Grad Ad
FLYER
for specific instructions. Pay for online
via The Source/SchoolPay
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Attention Parents/Guardians | Not Too Late to Order School Pictures!
It's not too late to order pictures this year! All students had their picture taken for ID cards and Rowland Studios can make prints from that photo. Have your student pick up your unique code and order information in the
main office or call Rowland Studios at 206-522-7171.
Student Store!
Head over to the Student Store Kiosk at 1st & 2nd lunch
to get your Ballard gear, including new sweatshirts and sweat pants. Hurry before they sell out!
COLLEGE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
SPS and BHS Scholarship Bulletins |
BHS Families check out the
SPS & BHS Scholarship postings on the
BHS Website > Resources and Services > Counseling Center >
Scholarships
often for scholarship opportunities. The November bulletin can be found HERE.
UW STARS Program | Seniors who are applying to U of W and are interested in engineering may want to consider the STARS program.
Why? U of W's engineering program is now "Direct to College." Students who have identified engineering and are accepted are admitted "freshman direct" to that program, as well.
However, sometimes a student's transcript may not show their aptitude for STEM coursework coming in as a freshman. They may be accepted to UW but not accepted "freshman direct" to the College of Engineering.
What? The STARS program offers an alternative route to receiving a degree in engineering. This program puts them into a cohort of classes that would allow them to get into their engineering program of choice after they finish the 2 year program. Note - student must be e
ligible for financial aid (preference for Husky Promise, Pell Grant, and State Need Grant recipients).
The early application deadline for this program is coming up on December 21, and the normal deadline is next year on March 31st 2019, which is right after our decision letters will be going out (March 1st-15th).
Click
HERE
for
more information.
BHS College Visits
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College admission representatives will be visiting BHS during the coming months. Visit the College Visits page
to view a current list and for more detailed information or click HERE.
All sports, including Gymnastics, begin 11/12. Sports paperwork is now past due! We will still accept it in the main office, but it could affect the date you are approved to try out or begin practice.
Come and support the upcoming Winter Sports Teams! V
isit
MetroLeagueWA for current athletic schedules.
Ballard Boys Basketball Tryouts |
Monday, 11/12 | You must be cleared by the Main Office in order to tryout. All Freshman report to the gym at 11 a.m. Soph, Jr, Sr report to the gym at 6 p.m. Fall Open Gyms are Tues & Thurs at 6:45 a.m. Fall Strength and Conditioning is Mon, Wed, Fri at 7 a.m.
See Mr. Broom in SW207 with any questions.
Ballard Girls Basketball Tryouts |
Monday-Wednesday, 11/12, 13, 14 at 3:45-5:45 p.m. in the main gym | You must be cleared by the Main Office in order to tryout. Email Coach Sara Wetstone at
wetstonesara@yahoo.com
with any questions.
Registration for Boys Fall Lacrosse is open!
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Fall Ball is the best opportunity to keep those lacrosse skills honed for the 2019 Spring season. Fall Ball consists of 12 practices with the coach with some scrimmages mixed in. Fall Ball is open to all Ballard High School students and is a great way to get to know the team. Registration is free and practices started 11/4. (Note: Players must be a US Lacrosse member, which is $35.)
Come Play Coed Ultimate this Winter |
Coed Ultimate for Seattle Public Schools happens every winter.
Tryouts for our Varsity and JV Coed Ultimate teams start in November and the game season is January through the end of February.
We welcome all skill levels (or none). You can find out more info and register for tryouts HERE.
Any questions please contact us at
BallardUltimate@gmail.com
LIBRARY NEWS
 The Ballard High School Library is embarking on a Makerspace mission. This mission includes engaging minds and encouraging questions during the month of November as we celebrate our civic duty and create screen-printed T-shirts. Student groups, clubs, and staff members are encouraged to use the supplies generously donated by our Ballard High School PTSA. We always want to provide our Beaver community with ways to express themselves and share in conversation!
Stay connected with Ballard HS Library events and check out the Library
What's New
page, online Calendar and the
Photo Gallery
too!
DIGITAL FILM-MAKING PROGRAM
Three short films produced by students in the Ballard High School Digital Filmmaking Program were winners at
Fresh Film Northwest
. This competitive regional festival is coordinated by the Northwest Film Center in Portland, Oregon. It accepts entries from filmmakers ages 13 to 19 in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.
The winning films were comedic or dramatic narratives.
Doubts, by Liam Bonds, Zach Boone, and Ethan Hawthorne-Dallas, shows the struggle of a boy trapped by anxiety.
Takeout, by Claire Kilkenny, Rachel Warshaw, and Brendan Hickey, concerns an assassin and a spy who collide in a diner. In
Midnight Criminals, produced independently by Brendan Hickey, Claude Brun, and Sam Cleary, a group of desperate students find a unique way to pay tuition.
A jury of filmmakers, artists, and media makers selected the winners from over 130 entries. This is the fourteenth year in a row that students from Ballard's Digital Filmmaking Program have been among the winners.
BHS PTSA | ADVOCACY ACTIONS ADVISORY
- WSPTA Focus (Lobby your Legislator) Day in Olympia, 2/11/19
- Present a Proposed Resolution WSPTA Annual Convention, SeaTac Hilton, April 26-28, 2019
SERVICE LEARNI
NG OPPORTUNITIES
Need Service Learning Hours?
Ballard Students check out N
ovember service learning opportunities
on the Service Learning page
HERE
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
WE LOVE VOLUNTEERS!
Attention Parent/Guardians Ballard HS appreciates every family's contribution to the school and volunteering is a great way to support your student, teachers and directors and allow them to continue to have the great opportunities that having volunteers like you provide.
Please consider volunteering and completing your
SPS Online Paperwork today. Visit the
BHS Website Volunteer Needs page often to see how you can help out.
THANK YOU BHS FAMILIES!
 The Seattle Symphonic Band in partnership with
the Center for Czech Education and Culture, will
perform music to honor the centennial anniversary
of the establishment of Czechoslovakia. This concert
will feature Czech composers in a variety of works
from the 19th and 20th centuries, including Dvořák
and Smetana.
Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Earl Kelly
Performing Arts Center at Ballard High School.
Directed by Michael James.
$5.00 Suggested Donation
Share your idea with the world! Google Science Fair 2018 is officially open! We've got inspiration and support for every step of your project - from start to submission. What should you do next?
Start thinking up ideas
,
check out the competition details
, or dive into our
student resources
, which are packed with helpful tips, tricks, and guides to help you along the way. Submissions close 12/12.
Crystal Clear College Planning
| No Matter How Much Money You Make or How Good Your Student Is, This Class Is For YOU!
Classes are free, but reservations are necessary. Register online at HERE or
watch our video. I
nformation-packed classes focus on high school
juniors and address the following:
- How to pick a college that is a good Academic, Social and Financial Fit.
- Why procrastination may cost a family thousands of dollars.
- Why standardized tests are important and which one to take SAT/ACT.
- How to maximize your student's potential to receive scholarships, grants, and other forms of gift-aid.
- Illustrate to families how to attend a PRIVATE COLLEGE for a Public College Price.
 Seattle JazzED | is a nonprofit music education organization in the Central District/Madison Valley. We're dedicated to creating awesome opportunities for kids. Over 900 students from 100+ schools come through our doors annually.You pay-what-you-can for any Seattle JazzED program, with free instrument loan assistance.
UP next for
JazzED:
JAZZED Ensembles Placement - SAT, NOV 17 & SUN, NOV 18 - Play and perform under legendary local educators like Clarence Acox, Wayne Horvitz, Darin Faul and many more, alongside dedicated students from Seattle and beyond. Although most of our instrumental ensembles are traditional jazz big bands, we are proud to offer opportunities to students on string instruments in the New Works Ensemble and Creative Orchestra Project. Ensembles rehearse on the weekend, January through May 2019, with multiple performances. Sliding scale tuition means every family can pay at the level that works for them. Grades 5-12, with one year of instrumental experience can register for Ensembles Placement (Nov 17 or Nov 18) and get more information at https://www.seattlejazzed.org/ensembles/ or call 206-324-JAZZ (5299).
NINA SIMONE Vocal Ensembles Placement - SATURDAY, NOV 17 | Let your voice soar!
As Nina Simone was known to do, we bring together a broad range of styles, but are always steeped in gospel and folk traditions. Performing numerous original songs by director Cora Jackson, this soulful group uses harmony to explore American roots music. Ensemble rehearses Saturday afternoons, January through May 2019, with multiple performances. Sliding scale tuition means every family can pay at the level that works for them. Grades 7-12, boys and girls, can register for the Vocal Ensemble Placement and get more information at
https://www.seattlejazzed.org/vocal-ensemble/
or call 206-324-JAZZ (5299).
Penguin Productions | Penguins on the Town a play-going and discussion class. Ages: 13-18. Schedule: Saturday evenings - 7:30-8 p.m. curtain.
Group typically meets 30 minutes prior to showtime and for 30-60 minutes afterwards for coffee and conversation. Students welcome to join mid-quarter! Register for details.
There is no financial obligation for any Penguin opportunities.
Voluntary donations ensure access for all.
More information at
www.penguinproductionsseattle.org
, on Facebook, or email Producing Artistic Director
Shana Bestock
.
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Please submit blurbs no more than 100 words & include relevant URLs, contact info, and a small graphic (if you have one). BHS Newsletter editors have full discretion over what is published.
* The BHS PTSA provides community news for purely informational purposes and does not necessarily support the activities or views presented therein.
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11/12:
NO SCHOOL
- Winter Sports begin
11/15: Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch. Sign up
HERE!
11/16: Grad Ads due
SPORTS
Stay tuned! Winter games start soon.
11/22-23: Thanksgiving break.
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We have the
BeaverGear you need to support the school, cheer on your team and stay warm! Plus some great items on sale!
12/11-12: Holiday Sale
1st-floor lobby.
Lunch-periods 1 and 2 (11:50 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.)
We're offering our normal awesome selection of Beaver Gear items plus a couple of holiday specials.
- Scarf/socks combo at a discount
- NEW! metal water bottle
- Limited availability - Plaid pants
Get your duffel bag for the rest of the month
HERE
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The BHS 2018-19 Club List is now posted
on the BHS Website Clubs page. For more information on BHS clubs in general, click
here.
Participation in student-oriented activities is a vital part of every student's education. BHS provides a wide range of activities for your student to thrive at school, make new friends, and engage with staff.
Interested in starting a club?
W
e have many clubs on campus and we are always looking to find more ways for students to get involved! If you have an idea for a new club, email Clubs Coordinator Clara Propst.
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