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BHS Community,
You may notice that the calendar section of the Blast is much smaller than it was last week - we have updated it to reflect the recent guidance from the school district copied below. We do our best to keep the Blast up to date, but as the situation is constantly evolving, the
district website
is still the best source for updated information.
Community building use will be suspended beginning on March 7 until further notice. This includes all events led by community partners and all after- school activities led by outside vendors, with the exception of childcare and related services provided by Bellevue School District, Bellevue Boys and Girls Club, and Jubilee Reach. We are thankful for the dedication of our custodians and want to give them extra time to complete the additional cleaning currently needed in our buildings. Sporting competitions, concerts, dances, plays, and information nights are cancelled or postponed beginning on March 9 until further notice. We know how hard our students work and how much our community loves to enjoy their talents. However, we feel this precaution is necessary to reduce possible exposure to our school communities. Bellevue School District sports practices, rehearsals, and school club meetings will continue to be held, as we view those as extensions of the school day. All international field trips have been cancelled through the end of the school year. All overnight and out-of-state field trips have been cancelled through the end of March. Currently, students will still be permitted to go on local field trips that do not require an overnight stay. We are reviewing local competitions to determine the best course of action for each individual event.
After school activities at BHS like tutorial, clubs, practice, and rehearsals occurring right after school will continue as they are considered an extension of the school day. Beginning Monday, anything beyond that is cancelled until further notice.
Thank you,
The Blast Editors
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BHS PTSA SPRING GRANTS
NOW OPEN: SPRING 2020 ENRICHMENT FUND GRANTS CYCLE
The Spring 2020 Grants Cycle is open; we look forward to your grant submissions. The BHS PTSA offers grants for items or opportunities that enhance the student experience. We encourage submissions from anyone within the BHS community including student clubs, student activities, athletic organizations and educational/administrative departments.
** Grant submissions are due
Friday, March 20, 2020 at 3 PM.
Grants Committee Advisory Meeting: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 (3:45-5:45PM)
Grants Committee Allocation Meeting: Thursday, March 26, 2020 (8:30-10:30AM)
Grant submission forms, program and process information can be found on the PTSA Website Grants Page.
For additional Grants program information contact
Kelly Silver, PTSA Grants Chair.
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AP EXAM INFORMATION
Dear Parents of Student in Advanced Placement Classes,
If your student missed the November 15
th deadline to purchase an AP Exam, exam purchases are still available with a late exam fee of $40 per exam.
This brings the total per exam fee to $134. The deadline for purchases is March 13th at 11am.
There will not be additional opportunities for purchases of exams. Purchases can be made online at:
https://touchbase.bsd405.org/ or in person at the BHS Accounting window.
If you have any questions regarding registration for the AP exams please contact BHS AP Coordinator, Lynn Semler,
semlerl@bsd405.org or your student's AP Teacher.
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BHS BAND FUNDRAISER
SPRING IS IN THE AIR!!
SAVE THE DATE for the "FILL THE TRUCK" GOODWILL FUNDRAISER
BRING YOUR GOODWILL DONATIONS TO THE "FILL THE TRUCK" EVENT AND SUPPORT THE BELLEVUE HIGH BAND ON SUNDAY, April 5th.
Help the Bellevue High School Band Boosters raise money by cleaning out your closets and garage. Goodwill is bringing a truck to BHS on Sunday, April 5th to accept donations of used goods. Normally, Goodwill does not pay when you donate your stuff, but they have a special program for schools. The more trucks we can fill, the more money to support the Bellevue High Band (and you'll get a donation tax receipt).
You can bring almost everything (OLD TVs, COMPUTERS, SMALL ELECTRONICS, RIPPED CLOTHING, BROKEN TOYS, etc. - what Goodwill can't sell to the public, they sell to scrap dealers). Please note that items CANNOT be any bigger than an end table. Additional exclusions at http://www.seattlegoodwill.org/donate/donate-items/donation-guidelines
Bellevue High School Lower Parking Lot
Sunday, April 5th
2 - 5 pm
This is a fundraiser for the Bellevue High Band Boosters
Melissa Young and AJ Brush
Co-chairs, BHS Goodwill "Fill the Truck"
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BELLEVUE DECA
Seventeen Bellevue High School students competed in the Washington State Career Development Conference over the weekend. There were about 3500 students from across the state at the competition at Bellevue's Meydenbauer Center.
Most competitors took a 100-question multiple choice test last month and on Friday they had to role play solving a business problem with a judge from the business community. Others prepared a business plan and presented that on Friday as well.
The top 7 in each category (and there are about 50 categories - Business Law and Ethics, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Financial Services, Hospitality and Tourism, Community Service and Business Operations Research to name just a few) qualified for the International Career Development Conference in Nashville in April.
Jonny Rothberg
(Business Finance Services) won first place!
Esha Krishnan and
Allison Zhang (Travel and Tourism Management) are also the state champs in 1
st place!
Eric Kim (Hospitality Services) and
Tara Meyyappan (Marketing Communications) received recognition and medals for their high scores on the test or role play.
Other BHS students in attendance included:
Anabel Blankenship
Quinn Capriotti
Ahmin Chang
Philip Chen
Dora Chen
Alex Cho
Bahar Foroutan
Campbell McGahan
Andrew Rose
Maggie Wang
Dorothy Zhang
Siqi Zhao
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SAVE THE DATE!
***REGISTRATION IS OPEN - SEE THE LINK BELOW***
Is your student looking for another opportunity to practice the ACT or SAT?
On Saturday March 28
th
, the BHS Class of 2022 in conjunction with Princeton Review is
offering full scale practice ACT and SAT testing right at Bellevue High
. The fee is $35 and all proceeds benefit the BHS Class of 2022.
When: Saturday March 28. 9:00 am -12:45 pm. check in 8:30 am.
Where: Bellevue High School 10416 SE Wolverine Way
To register, please use the following link:
Note: These tests are open to students from any school or school district. So spread the word.
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REFLECTIONS UPDATE
Congratulations
to the students who moved on to the state competition!
Students receiving an Outstanding Interpretation award went to State.
All awards of the Bellevue PSTA Council Reflection program have received their certificates and ribbons. Please pick up the artwork not going to state in the counseling office.
Submissions advancing to State:
Literature Victoria Pang What beauty should be Outstanding Interpretation
Music Kiana Amini-Naieni Bloom
Outstanding Interpretation
Music Zihan(Jonathan) Sun Identity Outstanding Interpretation
Photography Breanna Cea Looking Glass Outstanding Interpretation
Photography Courtney Serres Double Trouble Outstanding Interpretation
Visual Arts Emily Chen Goldstruck Outstanding Interpretation
Visual Arts Marie Kang Fleeting Thoughts Outstanding Interpretation
Visual Arts Olivia Ma Beautifully broken Outstanding Interpretation
Visual Arts Yoona Oh Past My Cover Outstanding Interpretation
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BSD FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY BEGINS 2/25
The Bellevue School District is conducting a survey on family engagement in order to strengthen relationships between schools and families. Creating meaningful partnerships with parents helps students succeed both academically and socially.
The survey was emailed on February 25. The last day to complete the survey is March 24, 2020. The survey is only five questions and is available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean and simplified Chinese. You can visit your school's front office for more information.
Survey results will be shared with all families in a State of BSD Family Engagement Report before the end of the school year. School administrators will receive results for their individual schools and, as a next step, will work alongside parents to create family engagement practices for school improvement plans for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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SAVE THE DATE
Save the Date! Friday, May 1, is our annual Spring for Schools luncheon at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency. Learn how your dollars transform our Bellevue district schools and support every student, every day. Education Showcase starts at 10:15am and luncheon 11:50am -1:15pm.
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UPCOMING EVENTS FROM BELLEVUE PTSA COUNCIL
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| March 13 |
Winter Recognition Assembly, 9:40am - 10:40am @Gym |
| March 20 |
Snow Make Up Day - Regular Schedule |
| March 24 |
ASB Elections - AM Assembly Schedule |
| March 27 |
Lockdown Drill, 7th Period |
| April 7 |
Panorama Survey, Special Bell Schedule |
| April 7 |
Class Office Elections, Special Bell Schedule |
| April 10 |
Last Day of 3rd Quarter |
| April 13-17 |
Spring Break - All Offices and School are Closed |
A more detailed BHS Main Calendar is
HERE
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POST SEASON ATHLETICS NEWS UPDATE
SPRING ATHLETICS BEGIN SOON!!
Go Bellevue!!!
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BHS CHEER TRYOUTS
Tryouts for Bellevue Cheer are coming up soon!
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Tryout meeting: March 18th at 7:00pm BHS Library
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For more information about Bellevue High school cheer and how to sign up for tryouts go to
You can also email us at
With any questions!
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BHS 2020 FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Off Season Weight Lifting/Conditioning
All Student Athletes who are interested in playing football for the 2020 season are encouraged to attend off season workouts.
SPRING Workouts (March-June)
Starting March 2, Football Off Season Workouts will move to
5:45am.
Starting MARCH 2, 2020
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
5:45am-6:45am Conditioning/Weight Room workouts at BHS
players should meet in the weight room
Wednesday/Saturday Player Led Practices: Please have your student-athlete reach out to one of the following current players to learn more about player led practices:
- Bryson Sleeper
- Elliott Hamilton
- Collin Backer
- Peter Netelenbos
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BHS BOYS SOCCER
Please come support Bellevue High Boys Soccer by eating at MOD Pizza (downtown Bellevue location) on April 1 and mentioning BHS Boys Soccer.
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ULTIMATE FRISBEE
It's going to be lots of fun this Spring and we look forward to a great season!!
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BHS TRACK AND FIELD
T R A C K A T H L E T E S
Track Team Store Is Open!
10% of sales goes to the booster club
Order your BHS track gear now!
ORDER DEADLINE:
Sunday, MARCH 15
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@ 11:59 pm
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Hello Bellevue!
Are your kids wanting to revolutionize Bellevue's school environment?
If so, tell them to RUN for ASB!
We have a MANDATORY informational meeting on
3/17 3:30pm SHARP and ASB election packets
will be due at the meeting.
The packets will be available in the main office by 3/
(4)!
Finally, the ASB Election assembly will be on 3/24!
Sincerely,
ASB
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SENIORS
Class of 2020 Important Dates
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May 16, 2020
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Prom
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June 14, 2020
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Baccalaureate
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June 16, 2020
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Senior Breakfast
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June 16, 2020
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Graduation, Cookie Reception and Grad Night
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A not to be missed incredibly fun night - FOR ALL GRADUATES
- An entire evening (locations are a surprise!) with friends and classmates
- Games, food, prizes, entertainment and more!
- The last time graduates will be together with entire class until reunions!
To reserve your student's spot click link here to print and complete form(s)- REQUIRED. Make a check payable to "BHS PTSA" and put Seniors name in memo. Please drop off check/signed form(s) at BHS PTSA Drop Box in the main office.
2020 Class Office
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JUNIORS
Every year the junior class at BHS has a raffle to raise funds to lower the cost of senior events such as prom and graduation.
Our raffle includes: 4 Night Getaway in a villa at the Westin Los Cabos for 6 guests, Cabo restaurant giftcard, and $750 cash.
Our goal is to raise $30,000 by selling 2,000 raffle tickets for $15 each.
We still need a few more sellers to sell just 25 tickets each to achieve our goal! You may sell tickets to other BHS parents, co-workers, family members, or you may purchase them yourselves. You will have until the drawing on April 23 to sell them. We will provide email templates and marketing materials to help you sell.
We also really need parents to buy tickets! THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR FABULOUS SELLERS BELOW! Please contact one if you would like to purchase.
| Sarah Allen |
Shannen Jensen |
Carrie Powell |
| Kristyn Arnold |
Marji Jochums |
Liz Quick |
| Mishele Barnard |
Liz Johnson |
Jen Ramos |
| Karla Bennett |
Marilyn Johnson |
Kea Rensch |
| Jill Birkeland |
Laura Kagle |
Sienna Rubel |
| Diana Bowar |
Dana Kenny |
Joni Scalzo |
| Lori Broznowski |
Tracy Kruger |
Leigh Schiller |
| Ligia Calvo |
Rachel Li |
Debbie Scott |
| Ady Chan |
MaryAnne Luis |
Jodi Scribner |
| Yong Chen |
Xunmei Man |
Annette Seats |
| Stephanie Dash |
Priscilla McAughan |
Lisa Seigle |
| Julie Descamp |
Renee McGahan |
Sinead Shah |
| Laurie Eide |
Mark Mecham |
Laney Shorett |
| Amy Elwell |
Carrie Montague |
Diana Swanson |
| Tracey Ferriss |
Alane Moran |
Jami Swasand |
| Noel Fowler |
Bird Nelson |
Di Thomas |
| Jaye Friedman |
Aimee Nelson |
Juliet Vong |
| Jill Goffe |
Lisa Park |
Laura Weingaertner |
| Tami Hansen |
Pam Phillips |
Lee White |
| Rise Hirsch |
Gretchen Pingree |
Jennifer Whittier |
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SOPHOMORES
If you have any inquiries, advice/suggestions, or concerns don't hesitate to contact me at
s-fangst@bsd405.org
anytime. We truly appreciate your input to help us improve the Bellevue High experience for everyone! As a reminder, the Bellevue Blast posts our update's weekly, so stay tuned for the next one!
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PAVE THE WAY FOR THE NEW CLYDE HILL ELEMENTARY!
Students, staff, parents, and alumnae are invited to purchase engraved pavers featured at the front of Clyde Hill Elementary School!
This is your chance to leave a lasting legacy. Your paver purchase will support the Clyde Hill Elementary PTA Annual Fund that helps provide instructional aides, classroom experiences, software and community events.
TO PURCHASE A PAVER:
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Bellevue High School has a very diverse cultural population.
If you need translation for articles in our newsletters, please try this
link:
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TEAM JAPANESE BLAST!
If you are interested in Japanese culture, Japanese anime, or take Japanese class and understand Japanese, why don't you join us, Team Japanese Blast? Team Japanese Blast is a group of parent and student volunteers who are engaged in translating the PTSA newsletter The Bellevue Blast into Japanese.
Hours for translation will qualify for volunteer hours, a graduation requirement!
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For our newsletter at any time by clicking on the link on top of this newsletter. Be sure to sign up for your student's graduating classes. You may also unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe button at the bottom of the newsletter.
SUBMISSIONS - 1 Weekly BELLEVUE BLAST EDITION
The Blast will be delivered once a week on Tuesday mornings. The deadlines for submitting articles are as follows:
- School news and PTSA articles - Friday deadline
- Athletics and Activities articles - Sunday deadline
- Submissions should be in plain text in the body of your email message or in a Word document.
- Items submitted may be accepted, rejected, or edited at our discretion.
- Please use a separate email for each article submitted.
- Titles should be included in the Subject line.
- Images may be included as JPEG or PNG files.
- Submissions received after Friday/Sunday will NOT be in the Tuesday issue, but will be in the following week's issue.
COMMENTS: Thank you for your articles. The newsletter is edited by Jia Ling(Janet) Liu and Rebekah Brown. Please submit all comments and questions to us at bellevueblast@bellevuehighptsa.com.
Thank you for staying informed!
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PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD / QUICK LINKS
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PTSA Presidents
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PTSA Vice Presidents Communications
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BHS Administration
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PTSA Vice President Fundraising
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BHS Athletics/Activities
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PTSA Board
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PTSA Treasurers
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BHS Main Office
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