BIG NEWS
Grades 9-11 FINALS Week
Tuesday, June 19 - Finals Periods 2 & 5
Wednesday, June 20 - Finals Periods 3 & 6 | Early Release Schedule
Thursday, June 21 - Finals Periods 1 & 4
LAST DAY is
Friday, June 22 |
Amnesty Day
| Special 1-Hour Early Dismissal
LIBRARY NEWS
 Ballard High School Library is ending the school year with nostalgia and storytelling. We all agree that stories give life more life so we have spent numerous days at feeder schools talking to incoming freshman about the Summer Beaver Readers List for 9th grade. We have sparked the imagination of students with the Summer Beaver Readers 10th grade list with new titles and hot topics. We have used our green screen to send messages about high school and the Beavers Two Cent's Worth Advice we wish we would have known. We have started Summer Staff Book Clubs (Homegoing and The New Jim Crow) to encourage dialogue about great books and important topics. We are eagerly awaiting our Summer Library Hours on July 19th and August 16th at BHS from 1-3 pm to exchange books, meet new Beavers, and talk about all the amazing stories we recommend. Please consider reading some of the stories on the lists with your child. Reading is a way to expand your mind, open your eyes, and fill up your heart and what better way than to start with asking, "What are you reading?"
What's New! Find out the latest news, library events, the BHS Summer Reading List as well as a Library Photo Gallery
too!
CAP & GOWN |
There are approx 20 Seniors who have not paid for their Cap & Gown and need to contact National Achiever Services at 866-238-5336 or 425-357-1338 for remaining options. In addition there are approx 15 paid Cap & Gowns for Seniors that have not yet picked them up in the Activity Center.
 SPREE IS HAPPENING! |
For those of you who have not yet signed your Senior up for the
All-Night Gr
aduation Party called
SPREE
, there are a few remaining seats on the buses.We have some financial aid remaining and your requests can be directed to the counselors. Click HERE
to buy your student the best graduation gift ever!
Here are the final Spree instructions to for you and your graduate:
- Bring comfortable clothes and SOCKS to change into following the ceremony; there will be limited time to change prior to boarding the bus
- Following the ceremony, you have 20 minutes for photos and hugs; leave your PHONE, PURSES, BACKPACKS, and everything else with your family. If you must bring something, all items will be kept in a secure box under the bus until we return back to school in the morning
- Check in for Spree will be at the North end of Memorial Stadium at 9:45; look for the Journey Lines buses
- Water and snacks will be provided on the bus; meals will be provided during the evening
- Contact us right away if there are any changes to medications or allergies; you will not be able to bring any medications on the bus unless it's on your permission form
- This is a substance-free event. Alcohol, tobacco and drugs are not permitted
- Pick up your tired but happy graduate at Ballard High School, Staff parking lot, at 6 am
- Questions? Email ballardgrads@waeducation.org
The Spree committee would like to publicly acknowledge the generous support from our local business community--the following businesses have enthusiastically provided food, drinks, gift cards, and assorted prizes to make this year's Senior Spree amazing. Please support their business as a thank you!
Albert Lee Appliances
Mod Pizza
Grumpy D's Coffee
El Camion
Delancey
Mondello Restaurant
Niko's Greek Top Banana
Fred Meyer
Oriental Trading Company
Top Pot
Red Mill
Portal Virtual Reality
Safeway
QFC
8 Oz. Burger
Piccolinos
Veraci Pizza
New Seasons Market
Brunswick & Hunt
Macrina Bakery
Majestic Bay Theater
Queen Margarita Pizza
Pagliacci Pizza
Gameworks
GRADUATION INFORMATION
Monday, June 18, 2018 | Ballard High School | 8:00 PM | MEMORIAL STADIUM - MANDATORY Senior Rehearsal at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Stadium on Mon, 6/18. Students are responsible for finding their own way to the rehearsal. Senior arrival time to the ceremony TBD at the Rehearsal. Families do not need tickets for graduation. There is plenty of seating available.
Attention Senior Families!
| Rowland Studio will be photographing graduates as they receive their diplomas on stage.
New!
Family or group photos are also available by request. Rowland Studio will meet families at the front of the stage AFTER graduation and will be there for about 30 minutes. Please contact Rowland at 206-522-7171 if you would be interested in a family or group photo. Graduates photos will be able to view online on 6/21 or 6/22. To view and purchase the photos, go to
RowlandPhoto.com
, click "Order School Photos," and 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. Contact Rowland Studio at 206-522-7171 with any questions.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Sigma Phi Epsilon |
The Washington Beta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon is offering FIVE one-time scholarships in the amounts of $1,000 to incoming freshmen males at the University of Washington for the 2018-19 academic year.
To qualify for the Balanced Man Scholarship, incoming students must submit an application online HERE
by
6/30
and enroll full time at University of Washington for the Fall 2018 Quarter. You can also view our scholarship posting on Washboard by searching "Balanced Man Scholarship" (login required to view details).
Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliate with SigEp to be eligible for the scholarship. Should students have any questions concerning the Balanced Man Scholarship or the transition to the University of Washington, please contact
bms.scholarship.uw@gmail.com
.
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 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 7/31, 2018 11:59 p.m.
For more details and the link to apply, click HERE
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 COLLEGE PLANNING
College Planning Classes
this summer at 7 p.m. on 8/7th at Redmond Library and 8/21 at Bothell Library
This information packed class will focus on high school juniors and will 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.
Classes are free, but reservations are necessary. Register online
HERE. If you are unable to attend a live class, we also have a
webinar version you can view at your convenience. For more information, check out Crystal Clear College Planning
HERE.
Fall Sports Packets | Fall Sports packets will be accepted now until 6/29. 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.
HEALTH
Click
HERE
to access sports and medical forms.
SERVICE LEARNING
Outreach Program for Soccer, TOP Soccer, is a community-based soccer program for boys and girls who have a cognitive and/or physical disability.
Wildcats
TOP Soccer still needs more teen volunteers to be buddies and assist players on the field Sundays from 3-4 pm through 6/24 indoors at Arena Sports at Magnuson Park, Seattle (
7751 63rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115). Students do not need to be soccer players themselves to help. If you are interested, contact Kathleen Kindred at
kmkeenan@msn.com. There is no fee for buddies, but you need to register online
HERE.
Please Note:
Summer hours that your student completes that meet the service-learning requirement can be counted toward the 60-hour graduation requirement, except for incoming freshmen who can claim only 15 service learning hours in the summer before they start at Ballard High School.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Hello Senior Parents! |
Congratulations to your Senior! There is still time to sign your graduate up for Senior Spree! It's the all-night safe, substance-free party leaving right from Memorial Stadium after the ceremony. Don't let your graduate miss the party of the year! Scholarships are available from your guidance counselor. Buy your ticket HERE.
VOLUNTEER
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!
SPS DISTRICT NEWS
Communications Survey from Seattle Public School |
Seattle Public Schools is committed to community engagement and inclusive, proactive communication. As we work to improve our communication practices, please consider completing this five to seven-minute
On-line Communication Survey
.
We will ask about your satisfaction with current communications from the SPS District and as well as your School and what communication channels you rely on. Your feedback will help us identify our most effective communications tools and strategies and highlight areas that can be improved. The online survey
will close on June 22
. Survey responses will be confidential.
Please v
isit the
SPS Website
for more details.
New College and Career Planning Tool for Students |
SPS has announced the district's college and career planning tool,
Naviance
, will be available in the 2018-19 school year to support your student's personalized journey through high school. This is a web-based, mobile-friendly tool that you and your student can use to explore interests and options, consider post-high school plans, and ensures all students can have access to post-high school planning supports. The Naviance college and career planning tool will allow students to:
- Research careers and colleges
- Get involved in the planning process: Build a resume, manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers; organize and track documents related to the college application process, such as requesting and submitting letters of recommendation and transcripts.
- High School and Beyond Plan: Schools will be using Naviance to deliver high school and beyond plan lessons in grades 8-12. The high school and beyond plan is a graduation requirement, which helps students and counselors make sure graduation requirements are met and are aligned to identified goals.
- Scholarship search
Families can choose to opt their students out of using this tool. The window to opt out will be June 4-22, and will open again at the start of school.
Visit the
SPS Website
for more information
.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Quiet Heart is still looking for volunteer teen camp counselors. Get them out of the house and send them to the woods!
- Age 15+
- No long-term commitment required
- Earn volunteer hours while having fun and developing leadership skills
- Learn from Quiet Heart's experienced adult leaders
- Spend your days outside in the sun (hopefully)
- No long-term commitment required
Seattle Cascades hosts "
Friday Night Lights," a community-wide Hat Tournament under the lights of Memorial Stadium. The 5-v-5 mixed tournament will take place on specific Fridays and is open to all those 16 years of age and older. All skill levels are encouraged to attend! Click
HERE for more information.
Youth Tutoring Program (YTP) | Be a positive influence in the lives of immigrant or refugee youth this summer! YTP Summer Learning Program
serves at-risk students in 1st-8th grade who live in five low-income housing developments around Seattle. Each center has a slightly different structure for their summer program, but most have two 1.5-hour sessions each afternoon,
Monday
through
Thursday
(approximately
3:00-4:30 p.m.
and
4:30-6:00 p.m.
). Volunteers commit to a minimum of one session per week. The program runs
July 9-August 17
. Their students come from diverse backgrounds--representing many nationalities, cultures, languages and religions. No tutoring experience necessary. To learn more and sign up, click HERE, contact
volunteerytp@ccsww.org,
or call 206-328-5659.
OneWorld Now! Summer Language & Leadership Camp | 7/9-27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Franklin High School. In this
three-week program, students will take beginning Modern Standard Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, or Korean and earn up to 0.5 World Language credits. In the afternoons, students will participate in cultural activities and leadership workshops. There is a registration fee of $25, but all other costs (supplies, snacks, lunch, field trips) are covered by OneWorld Now! thanks to a grant from STARTALK. Please encourage your students to apply for and participate in this great program!
Accepting applications through 6/15
. All students (rising 9
th
graders through graduating 12
th
graders) interested in learning these languages are encouraged to apply for the program. Students can find more information and apply HERE. Direct questions to
minju@oneworldnow.org
or (206) 223-7703.
 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
OTHER COMMUNITY
OPPORTUNITIES
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
.
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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6/18 - Graduation Rehearsal 10AM, Graduation 8PM, Senior SPREE
6/19
- Finals (per 2/5)
6/20 - Finals (per 3/6)
6/21 - Finals (per 1/4)
6/22 - Last Day of School, Amnesty Day
Wed., Sept. 5 -
First day of school
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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 2017-2018 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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