Ballard High School Families
please complete the
2018 Family Survey
by Friday, May 18th! Family Surveys were emailed out from SPS in April.
P
lease use this survey as an opportunity to communicate both the things that are going well and areas for improvement. If you don't have the email survey link
that was sent in April there will be another Reminder Email with the survey link sent at the end of this week from SPS.
For more information about the surveys and results
view this FAQ
or visit the
SPS Website
. Thank you!
BIG NEWS
Artwork from BHS Students Now on Display until 5/27
| Free | Seattle Art Museum
Just announced!
Zella Grote took 2nd place in Drawing
for her intensely photo-real graphite drawing, "Goat Head, and Sabine Hopper
took 1st place in painting for her light-filled water color street scene entitled "No Parking Anytime."
A lot of art is created at Ballard High School in any given year. Out of that volume of work, the three Fine Arts teachers--Scott Cachopo (Ceramics), Mark Harkleroad (Drawing/Painting and Design), and Gina O'Neill (Photography)--sift through and select five pieces of art each to be in the Naramore Art Show.
"We choose pieces that best represent our fields and showed student creativity and growth," said O'Neill. "Having students in the
Naramore Art Show at the SAM
is a great way to showcase some of the amazing work that they do here at Ballard."
The 2018 Naramore Art Show runs from April 4 to May 27 at the Seattle Art Museum's Community Gallery.
Admission is free to the Community Gallery to see nearly 200 pieces of artwork from Seattle's middle and high school students. Enter through the doors by the Hammering Man near the corner of 1st Avenue and University Street.
Please visit the
Naramore Art Show 2018
news posting on the Ballard school website for a complete list of the BHS student artists representing Ballard High School at this Art Show.
LIBRARY NEWS
 This week and always Ballard students were inventors, artists, creators, and believers in making things possible! We began with celebrating mother's in our lives by making cards and talking about the people we love. We also used Makey Makey Kits to read aloud poetry in Spanish while touching the art we had created. We played 80's Arcade Virtual Reality games and considered how to teach parabolas using VR. Students are planning 3D workshops to start creating objects that make Ballard High School and the world a better place. We invite you to follow our great achievements on Twitter @BeaverReaders where we use the #SPSConnects hashtag to show Ballard students leading and thriving in a globally connected society- join us!
What's New! Find out the latest news, library events & check out the Library book wish lists too!
SENIORS
Senior Academic Awards surveys were distributed to all Senior ELA classes. Seniors who wish for their Academic Awards to be acknowledged at our Senior Academic Awards night on June 12th, should complete and return the surveys to the Counseling Center no later than Friday, 5/18.
Attention Senior Families! | Rowland Studio will be photographing graduates as they receive their diplomas on stage. Graduates individual photos will be able to view online on June 21st or 22nd. To view and purchase the photos, go to
RowlandPhoto.com, click 'Order School Photos,' and then enter the graduate's student ID number (on student ID card or on the Source). In addition the Class of 2018 group Yearbook "18" Photo will also be available to purchase. Please note: Printed order forms will not be mailed out this year. Please contact Rowland Studio at 206-522-7171 with any
questions.
Clutch Prep High School Senior Scholarship |
Clutch Prep
is really excited to let you know that we're offering a scholarship to one high school senior who demonstrates commitment and passion towards their college degree. We'd love to make an application for this scholarship available to your students.
Over the years, thousands of students around the nation have used
clutchprep.com
to help them with their STEM courses, and we feel it's time for us to start helping them in other ways as well.
In order to be considered for the scholarship, the following requirements must be met:
- Must be a high school SENIOR, graduating between April-July 2018.
- Committed to or already enrolled in a 2-4 year accredited college or university in the United States (must show proof of acceptance letter or offer letter upon being selected).
- Submitted application by July 31st, 2018 11:59pm.
For more details and the link to apply, click HERE
.
For the latest Senior news, click
HERE.
SPREE
Don't miss the party of the year!! 135 Seniors are already going! Make sure you are signed up with completed forms so you can sit with your friends.
FOR STUDENTS
Freestone Future Leaders Scholarship | Freestone Capital Management, a locally based wealth management firm, recently announced its inaugural Freestone Future Leaders Scholarship. With this new program, the firm is dedicated to contributing $100,000 in scholarships over the next four years to help up to 20 students pay for college. This year's round of scholarships will award five students with $5,000 (totaling $25,000) for the fall term of the 2018-2019 school year. Scholarship applications are available now through May 23, 2018, a selection committee will announce finalists at the beginning of June. Click
HERE for additional information on the scholarship, eligibility, and requirements.
Ballard High School Robotics | The team will be hosting an Open House/Ice Cream
Social for current freshman, incoming 8th graders and their parents who are interested in joining our award winning FRC team. Wed, May 30th, 6-8 pm
Event will be held in Room NW204 / Engineering Workshop. Parking is available in the lot behind the school; we'll have student greeters or signs marking where to enter.
YEARBOOK!! | Want your voice heard?
Then apply to join the school newspaper class or yearbook class for the next school year. Please pick up an application outside of Mr. Smith's room, SW122.
ASSESSMENTS AND TESTING INFORMATION
AP Exams: The registration window has closed and the exams have been ordered. Students should log in to their
Total Registration account and make sure all of the information they provided is accurate. This information gets printed directly onto their AP answer sheets when they arrive on test day. Email
Mr. Broom with any questions. Students must arrive and check in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each exam. Please visit the
AP Page for more information.
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AP Exam
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Check In
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Start Time
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Location
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5/7
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Chemistry
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7:45 am
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8:30 am
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Auxiliary Gym
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5/8
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Spanish Language & Culture
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7:45 am
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8:30 am
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Auxiliary Gym
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5/9
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English Lit (12th grade)
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7:45 am
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8:30 am
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Auxiliary Gym
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5/ 10
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US Government & Politics
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7:45 am
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8:30 am
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Auxiliary Gym
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5/ 11
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US History
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7:45 am
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8:30 am
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Auxiliary Gym
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5/ 11
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Digital Art Submission
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12:00 pm
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Counseling Office
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5/ 14
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Biology
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7:45 am
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8:30 am
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Auxiliary Gym
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5/ 15
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Calculus AB & BC
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7:45 am
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8:30 am
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Auxiliary Gym
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5/ 15
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Computer Science
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12:00 pm
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12:30 pm
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SW207
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5/ 15
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French Language & Culture
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12:00 pm
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12:30 pm
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Library
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5/ 16
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English Language (11th grade)
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7:45 am
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8:30 am
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Auxiliary Gym
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5/ 16
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Macroeconomics
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12:00 pm
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12:30 pm
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Library Computer Lab
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5/ 17
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World History
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7:45 am
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8:30 am
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Auxiliary Gym
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Junior Science Test: WaCAS exam on 5/21 & 5/22. click HERE for more details.
SBA Math Student Testing on 5/29 & 5/31 in the BHS Library. For more details and schedule click HERE.
SAT Update: According to College Board, most scores should now be available for students to log on to review. Some essay scores may be posted on a later date. Students can access their scores by their College Board account. If students have trouble accessing their scores, please email Ms. Flanagan with questions.
Click HERE for more information on Assessments, Testing, and Scores.
PERFORMING ARTS
BHS Playmakers Spring Play:
Our Town | Final weekend 5/17-19 7:30 p.m. curtain.
Our Town is a meta-theatrical three-act play about life in the fictional small town of Grover's Corners. Written in 1938 by American playwright Thornton Wilder, the play is performed without a set and with minimal use of props. The cast includes 24 BHS students, with guest Theatre Director Alexis Garramone, Ballard Theatre Director Shawn M. Riley's student intern from SPU. Our Town was a success on Broadway and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Don't miss it! The performances are at the Earl Kelly Center for Performing Arts at Ballard High School. The performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are available for purchase at
SHOWTIX4U.COM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors.
Ballard Jazz Band | Ballard High School Jazz Bands 1 & 2 along with the choral group Vocal Jazz will be performing at Jazz Alley on May 29. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available
HERE
Ballard Performing Arts Fundraiser
| BPA is holding their FIRST EVER Mattress Fundraiser! June 2 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the BHS Commons. See attached FLYER for more info.
Fall Sports Packets | Fall Sports packets will be accepted now until June 29. Check the Source for your physical expiration date. Football packets are due before players attend Spring camp, with a physical current until 12/1/2018. Schedule your physical now with the Teen Heath Center.
Girls Basketball Players | Spring Open gyms are Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm in the gym. The Summer Basketball Program starts 5/29. Email Coach Wetstone at wetstonesara@yahoo.com with questions.
Boys Basketball Players | Spring Open gyms are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:45 a.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. until 5/26. Strength and Conditioning sessions are currently offered on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays at 7:00 a.m. or directly after school. The Summer Basketball Program starts 5/28. Email Coach Broom at
mrbroom@seattlschools.org with questions.
Ballard Athletic Booster Club | Does your student play athletics? Are you looking for a way to get involved in the Ballard High School community? Here is a great opportunity. The BHSABC has open positions and will hold elections at the General meeting, 5/22 at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Lauren Molloy-Johnson or Jen Doherty at BHSABCpresident1@gmail for more information. Roles and responsibilities are as follows:
- President: oversee and coordinate BHSABC functions, conduct 4 General and 6 Board meetings annually, act as spokesperson for the BHSABC, work with athletic director
- Vice President: work as a liaison between ABC executive board and the athletic teams, maintain yearly volunteer calendar for ABC, assists president as needed, attend General and Board meetings.
Click
HERE to access sports and medical forms.
SERVICE LEARNING
Catherine Blaine K-8 Carnival | Fri., 6/8
from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
at
2550 34th Ave. W.
They need many volunteers to help with the stations. Shifts are either 5-7 pm or
7-8:30 pm.
Sign up
HERE
. Contact Betsey Matsubara at
betseymatsubara@gmail.com
with any questions.
Please check out current Service Learning opportunities
HERE
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PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Nominate an Outstanding BHS Teacher and Volunteer |
It's that time of year where we ask for the assistance of the Ballard High School community in helping the PTSA honor our teachers and volunteers. Do you know a teacher, staff member or volunteer that goes out of their way to make an outstanding impact? If so, you can nominate a teacher for our annual Outstanding Educator award, and you can also nominate a volunteer for the annual Golden Acorn award. All you need to do is submit their name
HERE
. You can learn more about these awards and also see who has won one of these awards recently at this same site. We make these award decisions based on your suggestions, and will then pass out these awards in our final General Meeting coming up on June 7th.
 Enough Gun Violence!!
| In response to the heartbreaking and seemingly endless crush of school and other mass shootings, most recently at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland FL, and in support of our young people speaking out that enough is enough, the Ballard High School PTSA Board recently joined the Seattle Public Schools Board, many local school PTAs, and State and National PTA in passing a resolution expressing our collective dismay and urgent demand for legislative reforms and other measures to reign in the ongoing gun violence crisis.
We plan to discuss the issue at the next general membership meeting on 6/7, 7 p.m. in the library.
Junior Parents needed to Chaperone Senior Spree on June 18 | What is Spree, you might ask? Spree stands for Student/Parent Responsible Evening Event. Senior Spree has been a Ballard tradition for many years. It's an all-night party (from 10 p.m. til 6 a.m.), chaperoned by BHS parents and staff, that happens immediately following the graduation ceremony. Buses will take our graduates to two different venues where they will be fed delicious food and entertained with activities like bowling, games, henna artists, and a hypnotist. The exact details are kept a secret from the kids to add to the excitement.
Can you help us to make this Spree the best ever? We call on YOU, Junior parents, in the Ballard tradition, to CHAPERONE. You will see the event first hand, monitor the party, and facilitate the activities to keep kids safe and engaged. We cannot do this without you! Please sign up
HERE!
Be Part of the PTSA Board | Have you ever thought about volunteering at BHS but wondered where to start? If so, BHS PTSA has the perfect opportunity for you. We currently have an opening for the Nominating Committee Chair. This short-term position works with BHS PTSA to help find qualified candidates for open PTSA positions and BHS volunteer opportunities. The good news is the whole PTSA can be your resource to help find qualified candidates, so you will have access to plenty of resources. This appointed position will serve just through the remaining portion of the 2017-2018 school year, and can be an excellent way to learn more about how the PTSA works. To learn more, click
HERE.
--Chris Witeck, BHS PTSA President
Please consider helping with some short and quick important volunteer needs coming up at Ballard High School. Every contribution is appreciated and volunteering is a great way to support your student and allow them to continue to have the great opportunities that having Volunteers like you provide. Visit the
BHS Current Volunteer Needs webpage to see ways you can help out. Thank you Ballard Beaver Families!
Fresh Start: Clear your Seattle Public Library fines! Do you have a Library account blocked due to late fines or lost items? If you are aged 12-19, you can stop by any Library location or contact us online to request a Fresh Start. This is a one-time opportunity to get your account cleared of fines and fees. Click
HERE for more information.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
The
Wing Luke Museum in Chinatown-International District is looking for friendly and helpful teens to be summer camp counselors. Their week long summer camps are from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. where children ages 6-12 years old explore art, imagination, and history. Summer camp counselors assist the education specialist and teaching artists with activities. Training is provided. Counselors must commit to at least one week: July 30-August 3, August 6-10 and/or August 13-17. Experience with supervising children (such as babysitting) is a plus. Click
HERE for more information about summer camps. To apply (no later than Friday, June 29th), you can fill out a
New Volunteer Application form online and note interest in summer camp in section 2. Send questions to
hchan@wingluke.org or call (206) 623-5124 x105.
Volunteer Teen Counselors for Youth Nature Camps | Do you know a nature-loving teen who would like to work with youth in our outdoor summer camps? This is a great opportunity to learn valuable leadership skills, have fun and obtain volunteer hours while you're at it. As a teen counselor, you'll facilitate group games, help teach wilderness skills and offer support to our adult lead counselors. Must be age 15+ - check our website to see what camps we offer and then contact our office to discuss volunteer counselor opportunities. No long-term commitment needed--choose the week or weeks that work best for your schedule. Please consider sharing this with your communities and neighborhood Facebook groups - we'd love to find some great teens who are ready to volunteer their time and talents. For more information on Quiet Heart Wilderness School, click
HERE.
Be a lifeguard! | Seattle Parks and Rec is offering FREE training this summer to students 15-17 years old. The program is from 6/25 to 8/16. Apply online
HERE.
Ballard Girls Basketball Summer Camp | Registration is now open!
- Who: Girls entering 3rd through 9th grade in the Fall of 2018 (beginner to advanced)
- When: July 9-13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Where: Ballard High School
- Cost: $195/full-day camper (includes camp t-shirt)
- To register, click HERE
Sara Wetstone, Head Coach at Ballard High School, and her staff, along with the high school players look forward to working with your daughter in a safe and positive environment. Sponsored by BHS Girls Basketball; all proceeds to benefit BHS Girls Basketball. Questions? Email Coach Wetstone,
wetstonesara@yahoo.com
Beaver BOYS Hoop Camp | 4-8th grade. At BHS July 16-20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Designed for campers who enjoy basketball, have some previous experience, and want to improve. $195 includes t-shirt, camp photo, and certificate. Space is limited! Register
HERE. Questions? Email Coach Broom,
mrbroom@seattleschools.org
Seattle JazzED is a nonprofit music education organization in the Central District. We're dedicated to creating awesome opportunities for kids and ensuring equal access for all with scholarships and instrument loan assistance. Currently over 500 kids from 70+ schools come through our doors annually. Scholarships are available for any Seattle JazzED summer camp. Families are encouraged to fill out the scholarship form
HERE.
- Summer Jazz Ambassadors | 7/9-21 OR 7/23-8/3. Build your confidence and skills playing and performing high-energy music with popular Seattle JazzED big band educator Ricardo Luna (new director!) As part of your performance training and community outreach, you'll hone your public speaking and diplomacy to prepare a workshop for young students at a local community center and a final concert at the Royal Room. You'll gain valuable experience by sharing your music, your instrument, and your unique perspective as an ambassador for music. High-schoolers can earn 30 service hours as Leaders-in-Training. $625 early-bird ($675 after April 14) Scholarships and payment plans available. Grades 6-12, all instruments. Click HERE.
- Summer Percussion Project | 7/23-27. No matter your style, the rigor and technique of drumline will benefit you. Tony Sodano, Director of Garfield High School and Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline, will work with you to make sure your grip is spot on and your time is like a metronome. You'll play snare, bass drum, cymbals, auxiliary percussion, drumset, and mallets. $395. Scholarships and payment plans available. Grades 6-12, drummers and percussionists. Click HERE.
- Summer Advanced Institute | 8/6-10. Faculty Riley Mulherkar, Sammy Miller, and Marina Albero will challenge advanced students to approach jazz with a holistic understanding of its history and development through ensemble work, masterclasses, and group discussion. Students will hone their leadership skills as band leaders and end the week with a live in-studio performance at KNKX 88.5 FM. $395 early-bird ($455 after 4/14) Scholarships and payment plans available. Grades 10-12, Grade 9 by audition. Click HERE.
- Summer Vocal Institute | 8/13-17. Learn to sing in a new way with Johnaye Kendrick and Dawn Clement, renowned jazz musicians and Cornish College of the Arts faculty. You'll focus on singing freely and improvising in a supportive learning environment. A great opportunity to expand your skills or try vocal training for the first time. Final performance at The Royal Room. $395 early-bird ($455 after 4/14). Scholarships and payment plans available. Grades 7-12. Click HERE.
OTHER COMMUNITY
OPPORTUNITIES
Calling all Artists, Thinkers, and Social Change Makers! Applications are now open for Seattle Art Museum's Teen Arts Group (TAG). TAG is an intensive program for high school-aged youth who are interested in leadership, are highly opinionated, want to learn about themselves and the world through art, and want to make SAM fun and engaging for teens. TAG meets at SAM Thursday nights October-May, and plans all aspects of Teen Night Out-from selecting performers and art activities, to leading special tours and organizing screenings and gallery talks. Selected participants will receive service learning credit or a stipend for their participation. Learn more and apply
HERE. Applications are due by Monday 5/14.
 Get tut
ored! | The Huntington Learning Center in Ballard is here to support BHS students in their academic studies. As a premier tutoring center, we offer SAT and ACT preparation programs as well as subject tutoring in Math, Science, Writing, Reading comprehension, and more. All of our tutors are highly qualified with at least a four-year degree, and we will work one-on-one with our students safely within our local center to ensure that each one reaches their maximum potential. Learn more about how Huntington can help your child by clicking
HERE or by calling 206-523-6000.
Penguin Productions | Service learning credit possible; great resume builder; fun people, fun times. No financial obligation--donations ensure access to all. More information at
www.penguinproductionsseattle.org, or email Producing Artistic Director
Shana Bestock.
One Act at a Time | This month, you can work with five amazing professional artists on
One Act at a Time
from
May 25-27
! Seattle legends
Sara Porkalob
(playwright/composer),
Maggie Lee
(playwright),
Keiko Green
(playwright),
Aaron Norman
(composer), and
Leah Adcock-Starr
(director) are all on board to make this an incredible weekend of new plays and musicals on themes of justice. Put the issues that matter to you center stage!
JOIN IN THE ART! A few acting slots remain for ages 15-22; assisting and design positions are available --->
HERE
SEE THE SHOW! We perform
Sunday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. on the
Taproot Theater Jewell Main stage! No tickets required, free admission (donations encouraged). Learn more --->
HERE
Do You Have an Announcement for the BHS PTSA Newsletter?
Submit content (appropriate and relevant to BHS or our immediate community only) by Friday 5 p.m. (1 or 2 weeks before your event begins) to the
Please submit blurbs of no more than 100 words and include relevant URLs, contact information, and a small graphic (if you have one). BHS Newsletter editors have full discretion over what is published.
*BHS PTSA provides community news for purely informational purposes and does not necessarily support the activities or views presented therein.
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5/13 - Happy Mother's Day!
5/17-19 - Our Town performances
5/18 - Prom tickets go on sale. More info HERE
- Family Survey Due
SAVE THE DATE
5/24 - Orchestra Spring Concert
5/31 - Choir Spring Concert
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Spring means it's time to refresh your wardrobe and we have the BeaverGear you need to support the school, cheer on your team and stay warm! Plus some great items on sale!
Dual sided Blankets with fleece and nylon for spectators. $40
Reversible MLS style supporter scarves NOW $15 (regularly $20)
Strideline Socks - honestly THE most comfortable socks you've ever worn. NOW $16 (regularly $18)
We also have the new ladies v-neck style in oh-so soft pima cotton $25
Baseball style tees $20
Caps and Beanies and Toques in Ballard red and black $15-$20
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For a list of clubs, 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 Activities Coordinator and Athletic Director Jason Thurston .
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