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NEW BLAST REGISTRATION PROCESS
To make sure that we are reaching as many of our Wolverine Families as possible, we are moving to a new Blast registration process starting in early October. We will be using the class information from the registrar to make sure families are on the correct lists to get both the weekly Blasts and also any special editions for the specific classes. If you are a grandparent/other family member/community member receiving the Blast to stay connected, don't worry, you will still receive the Blast!
During the gap month before we finish the data transition, if you are
- A parent from the Class of 2019 and have additional students continuing through BHS, or
- You have multiple children at BHS
Please click the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this email to update your profile as soon as possible. This will guarantee you receive all the Blast newsletter you supposed to get.
Our goal is to make this as seamless as possible, but mistakes may happen. If you do notice that you haven't received the weekly Blast you can still go to the
sign up link and register.
Thank you for your understanding and patience!
Janet Liu & Rebekah Brown
Blast Co-Editors
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT 2019-2020
- Important Information on Deadlines for Registration, Ordering, Payments
The College Board has made significant changes this year to the registration and ordering process and to the payment deadlines. Due to this, our processes and payment deadline has also changed.
Students have registered for the AP Courses on their College Board accounts this month which has enabled them to access to the online resources offered by the College Board and at the same time register for the course exams.
This registration process does not mean their exam is ordered. Consistent with prior years, the exam is ordered for your student based on your payment. Please see below for detailed information:
Exam Cost Information
1. Exam cost is $94 per exam, late fee is $40 per exam for payment made after order deadline November 1st.
2. How do we make a payment for the exam fees?
Payments will be accepted on your student's school account. Please follow directions on the Touchbase pages as the exam fees will NOT be placed on student accounts this year. https://touchbase.bsd405.org/ Payment is also accepted at school's accounting window.
3. Students on fee waivers are to notify the accounting office if they intend to take the exam. If notified fees are waived. If not notified NO Exam is Ordered. Late exam fees are NOT fee waiverable.
4. Inability to pay should not be a reason for a student not taking an exam. Scholarship opportunities are available for families and students who would benefit from financial assistance but not on the fee waiver program. Forms are available in the Counseling Center. Completed forms to be processed prior to October 15th, payments are due prior to deadline, November 1.
5. Students who wish to self- study for an exam are to contact Lynn Semler, AP Coordinator at semlerl@bsd405.org to arrange for registration.
6. Our current district policy is no refunds after exam order has been placed
7. If your student is unable to commit to taking an exam by November 1st, a partial payment of $40 will be accepted with full payment due no later the February 1st. This is not eligible for scholarship funds. If your student decides not to take the exam the $40 fee will NOT be reimbursed.
Students who choose this option please contact Lynn Semler, semlerl@bsd405.org to sign an agreement.
Late Testing/Testing Conflicts/Students w/Testing Accommodations
- Late testing is still allowed for College Board Allowed Circumstances; testing conflicts, academic or athletic event, emergency situations (serious injury, illness or family tragedy)
- January 17th is the College Board due date for coordinating testing accommodations for students.
Please work with your student's counselor if accommodations are not already approved for Advanced Placement Testing.
If you have additional questions regarding the Advanced Placement exam registration, ordering, payment process this year, please contact
Lynn Semler, AP Coordinator at
semlerl@bsd405.org
Thank you!!!
Lynn Semler
Office Manager|Bellevue High School
10416 SE Wolverine Way
Bellevue, WA 98004
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BEAUTIFUL, AFFORDABLE & EASY-TO-ORDER
CORSAGES AND BOUTONNIERES FOR HOMECOMING
Proceeds benefit the Class of 2020
All corsages and boutonnieres come with white roses & your choice of accent color (see selections below).
Choose a rhinestone bracelet and/or add rhinestone bling, if desired (extra charge).
Orders due by Sunday, October 27th.
Order early - last year we sold out! We will take late orders depending on stock, but no guarantees.
PICK UP ORDERS at the BHS FRONT ENTRANCE Saturday, November 2nd
11:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Questions? Contact Kristen Edelhertz at
edelhertz@gmail.com
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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 SATURDAY OCTOBER 26th.
Help the Bellevue High School Band Boosters raise money by cleaning out your closets and garage. Goodwill is bringing a truck to BHS on Saturday, October 26th 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).
Bellevue High School Lower Parking Lot
Saturday, October 26th
9am - 12pm
This is a fundraiser for the Bellevue High Band Boosters
Melissa Young and AJ Brush
Co-chairs, Goodwill "Fill the Truck"
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FALL HARVEST STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Greetings Bellevue High School Families and Happy Fall!
The Staff Appreciation Committee is excited to announce our first Staff Appreciation Luncheon of the Year! The luncheon will be
hosted by the Junior Class.
Please join us in bringing dishes to share with our staff for the
Fall Harvest Staff Appreciation Luncheon,
October 2nd, Wednesday!
In celebration of the fall Harvest, we will serve delicious cuisine. Please see the attached sign up genius for a listing of dishes and items needed. We are asking for main dishes, salads, side dishes, deserts and beverages. Homemade dishes would be amazing!
Please bring serving sizes for 12 people. All food should be dropped off in the PAC between 11 am to 12 pm.
Please bring your food in 10"X13" foil containers or similar sizes. Label ingredients used on the container, so that those with allergies can be informed. We have serving utensils and steam warmers, so no need to bring them.
Thank you Junior Class in advance for your help and support.
Sincerely,
Staff Appreciation Committee
(Jungyeol Kim, Lori Broznowski, and Charlene Lee)
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BELLEVUE GIFTED ALLIANCE FALL EVENT
Dr. Duran will speak Bellevue School District's Advanced Learning Program, discussing "An Update on our Advanced Learning Vision"
We will also address "The Do's and Don't's of How to Help Your Child Succeed in Bellevue School District"
October 7, 2019 @
6:30-8:00 PM
Wilburten Instructional Services Center (WISC)
Rainier Room
12111 Main St.
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PTSA GRANTS PROGRAM SEEKING MEMBERS FOR 2019-2020 ALLOCATION COMMITTEE
The BHS Grants Program is looking for several parents who are interested in serving on the Grants Committee throughout this academic year. The charter of this group is to evaluate grant requests and award PTSA funds for Fall and Spring grant cycles. This is a great way to make a difference in our students' education, as well as meet key BHS administrators who serve as advisors to the committee.
It is a two-day commitment each cycle. Required meeting dates:
FALL 2019 GRANT TIMELINE AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
- Advisory Meeting: Tuesday, November 12, 2019. 3:45 - 5:45 PM
- Allocation Meeting: Thursday, November 14, 2019. 8:30 - 10:30 AM
SPRING 2020 GRANT TIMELINE AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
- Advisory Meeting: Tuesday, March 24, 2020. 3:45 - 5:45 PM
- Allocation Meeting: Thursday, March 26, 2020. 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Deadline to fill the committee is
October 15th.
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EDUCATION CONNECTION - October 10th and 14th
The Community Engagement Committee (a joint venture of BSF, PTSA, and BSD) is excited to announce our first Education Connection of the 2019-2020 school year.
Hear our resident expert, Melissa deVita, Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations of the Bellevue School District, discuss state funding, the impact on the Bellevue School District, and your property taxes.
Two sessions are available for this special program. Join us
Thursday, October 10th, from 11:30am to 1:00pm or
Monday, October 14 from 7:00pm-8pm. Both sessions are in the Rainier Room at WISC. A lite lunch is offered at the October 10th session at 11:30 and the program is from 12pm - 1pm.
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BHS THEATER ARTS UPCOMING SHOWS!
The best thing you can do to support your BHS Theater Arts students is to come see their shows.
IMPROV
October 2nd & 3rd @
7:00 pm
Honors Drama will perform two shows of their often-hilarious Improv routines. Watch this fun and exciting interactive process where students create something original and brilliant from scratch. No two shows are ever alike!
FREE SHOW - DONATIONS WELCOME
(
suggested donation $5-10 per person
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The Curse of Dracula and Haunted Halls
October 24th & 25th @
6-6:55 pm Haunted Halls - 7:00 pm Show Starts
Join the Theater Arts program as they put a fresh spin on an old classic. AND... Haunted Halls is back by popular demand! The Haunted Halls are appropriate for all ages, they will be in group tours and each tour will have either an Angel for children 10 and under or a Demon for tours 10 and above.
FREE SHOW - DONATIONS WELCOME (suggested donation $5-10 per person)
Stay up to date with BHS Theater and visit our brand-new website.
View our performance schedule, purchase tickets, donate etc.
bhsdramaboosters.org
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SAVE THE DATE: ACT OR SAT PRACTICE TEST
Hey Wolverines!
Calling All
Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen
Princeton Review is offering full-scale practice SAT or ACT tests at Bellevue High School
$35.00 Per Student
Saturday May 11, 2019
9:00 am -1:15 pm
Student check-in 8:30 am
Registration closes May 8
For Additional information Contact
Ph. 206.472.7973
Funds Benefit Bellevue H.S. Class of 2022
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October 9
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Principal Coffee, 8:15am - 9:15am in the Library
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October 11
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Teacher Professional Day - No School for Students
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October 15
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Picture Re-Takes
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October 16
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Super Wednesday
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November 1
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Homecoming Assembly, Parade, & Football Game
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November 2
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Homecoming Dance
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November 6
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Last Day of 1st Quarter
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A more detailed BHS Main Calendar is
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BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS - September 30th to Oct. 5th, 2019
Monday September 30th
Girls Varsity, Junior Varsity & C Team Volleyball vs. Lake Washington High School
@ Bellevue High JVC 5:15pm, JV 5:15pm, Varsity 7:00pm
Girls C Team Soccer vs. Redmond High School
@ Bellevue High School 6:00pm
Tuesday October 1st
Girls Varsity, Junior Varsity & C Team Volleyball at Eastlake High School JVC 5:15pm, Junior Varsity 5:15pm, Varsity 7:00pm
Boys Water Polo at Mercer Island High School 7:00pm
Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity Soccer vs. Juanita High School
@ Bellevue High School JV 5:30pm, Varsity 7:30pm
***FAN APPRECIATION & BELLEVUE YOUTH SOCCER NIGHT***
Wednesday October 2nd
Boys & Girls Cross Country vs. Mercer Island High School, Liberty High School & Interlake High School @ Luther Burbank Park, MI 4:00pm
Boys Varsity Golf vs. Juanita High School @ Overlake Golf Club 3:00pm
Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Mercer Island High School
@ Bellevue High School 4:00pm
Boys Junior Varsity Tennis at Mercer Island High School 3:45pm
Girls C Team Soccer vs. Sammamish High School
@ Bellevue High School 6:30pm
Thursday October 3rd
Frosh Football vs. Seattle Prep
@ Bellevue High School 7:00pm
Boys Water Polo at Bainbridge High School 4:00pm
Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity Soccer at Sammamish High School JV 5:30pm, Varsity 7:30pm
Girls Varsity, Junior Varsity & C Team Volleyball vs. Redmond High School
@ Bellevue High School JVC 5:15pm, JV 5:15pm, Varsity 7:00pm
Friday October 4th
Varsity Football vs. Lake Washington High School
@ Bellevue High School 7:00pm
Saturday October 5th
Boys & Girls Cross Country at Nike Twilight Cross Country Invitational @ Cedarcrest Golf Course, Marysville 2:45pm
Boys Junior Varsity Water Polo at Auburn Junior Varsity Tournament 8:00am
Go Bellevue!!!
John Hill
Athletic Director
Bellevue High School
425-456-7038
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BHS BOYS SOCCER INFORMATION MEETING FOR STUDENTS
Interested returning and new players, please join coaches Steve, Seth, and Tao for a meeting this Wednesday October 2 at 2:30 in the BHS Library. Players only, please.
Are you interested in receiving emails about BHS Boys Soccer? If you (or your student) were not in the program last year and want to receive information about tryouts and the upcoming 2020 spring season, please contact bhsboyssoccerbooster@outlook.com, or Margot Schwartz (schwartztobin@gmail.com) with the names, email addresses and for students their graduation year. There will be an information meeting for families at a later date.
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GIRLS SOCCER
On Tuesday, JV beat Liberty 2-0, and Varsity tied the reigning 2A State Champions 1-1, with the equalizer goal by sophomore Halle Fletcher. On Wednesday, JVC pulled out a 2-0 win against soccer powerhouse Issaquah. Lastly, on Saturday, all three teams made the trek down south to face last year's 3A State Champions, the Gig Harbor Tides. JVC won with a high scoring 4-3, JV rallied hard, but eventually came to a 4-2 loss, and Varsity fought throw numerous illnesses, injuries, and frigid weather, but unfortunately fell 3-0 to the reigning champs. What great performance from our girls!
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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Come out and support your Bellevue Wolverine defending KingCo 3A champions!
Help them keep their winning momentum!
Monday 9/30 Home match vs. Lake Washington
Tuesday 10/1 Away match vs. Eastlake
Thursday 10/3 Home match vs. Redmond
The JV and JV/C matches start at 5:15pm. The Varsity match will kick off at 7:00pm.
GO WOLVERINES!!
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BOYS GOLF TEAM IMPROVES TO 4-0!
The 3A-State Champion BHS Boys Golf team notched two more wins this past week to move to 4-0 on the KingCo season! On Monday, the team defeated Sammamish by a score of 185-247. Sr. Ian Siebers earned medalist honors with a low match score of 35, followed by Sr. Christian Lee shooting 36, Jr. Rick Zhang carding a 37, So. Saum Sebetian firing a 38, and Jr. Thomas Huang with a 39. On Thursday the boys earned their biggest win of the season defeating Mercer Island 173-181 in a highly contested match. Leading the way was Ian Siebers with a -3 under part 31 to earn match co-medalist honors. Also scoring for the Wolverines were Sr. Dylan Bear, Christian Lee, and Rich Zhang each shooting 35, and Thomas Huang firing 37.
The team will look to remain undefeated on Wednesday when they square off against Juanita high school at Overlake Country Club. The first tee-time will be 3:00PM and as always we welcome parents, students, and fans to come cheer on the team!
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BHS CROSS COUNTRY
We had a very successful Bellevue Cross Country Invite on Saturday at Lake Sammamish State Park!
A huge thank you to John Hill, our Athletic Director and master organizer of this event, and to our coaches, Mike, Melantha, Mai, Corey, and Katie, for making it a great experience for the Bellevue team.
Thanks also to all the parent volunteers who helped on Saturday; your support made the event possible. And special thanks to Kim Brockenbrough for taking lead on organizing all volunteer activities and to Scott and Kit Watson and Kim Rupp for going above and beyond to ensure the event was a great experience for all who attended.
We have two meets this week, so be sure to come out and cheer on the team!
- Wednesday Oct 2nd: Quad Meet between Bellevue, Mercer Island, Interlake and Liberty. Luther Burbank Park, races start at 4pm.
- Saturday, Oct 5th: NIKE -- 13th ANNUAL TWILIGHT XC INVITATIONAL - running under the lights. Cedarcrest Gold Course, first race 2:15pm, awards 8:15pm.
Next team dinner with be Tuesday Oct. 8th.
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SENIORS
GRADUATION DONATION
Graduation events are approaching and your generous donations are making a difference!
Thank you to all who have supported efforts of raising funds to support our class of 2020's celebratory grad events. We see the finish line and are very happy to report we've reached
85% of our goal of $50k.
Graduation Events
- Grad Night (overnight celebration, games, excursion)
- Baccalaureate (farewell ceremony honoring our grads)
- Senior Breakfast and Cookie Reception (day of graduation)
- Prom (students fundraise 80%, we supplement balance, watch for more to come on this one!)
- Need-Based Scholarships for Prom and Grad Night tickets
(*Events listed in order of fund distribution)
Fundraising keeps ticket prices affordable which encourages 100% student participation. We're in the home stretch and appreciate the final push toward reaching 100% of our goal! One click away from touching over 450 students in the class of 2020 and supporting great senior-year memories!
All donations are tax-deductible and eligible for corporate matching.
Should you prefer to write a check, please contact Leslie or Melinda for details.
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SENIOR PICTURE DUE DATE
Senior photos are due on November 1st to bhsbeacon@bsd405.org
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SOPHOMORES
Hello Parents! We are so excited to have begun another great year here at Bellevue High School and look forward to everything that's in store for our class!
Updates:
- If you are interested in getting more involved with our class or would like more in depth updates from just the class of 2022, please email the following: BellevueHS2022@gmail.com
- As homecoming is approaching fast, there will be lots of ways for you and your student(s) to be involved in the competition process in the near future. Keep checking the Blast for details and/or follow us on Instagram for more routine updates; @bellevue2022. The dance is November 2 nd from 8:30 -11 pm so make sure to mark this on your calendars!
If you have any inquiries, advice/suggestions, or concerns don't hesitate to contact me at s-mathisr@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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SEATTLE JazzED
Seattle JazzED is a non-profit music education organization in the Central District/Madison Valley. We're dedicated to creating awesome opportunities for kids. Over 1300 students from 100+ schools come through our doors annually. You pay-what-you-can for any Seattle JazzED program, with free instrument loan assistance.
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BHS GIRLS SOCCER FUNDRAISING
Please join MOD Pizza in supporting Bellevue High Girls Soccer
October 28, 2019
at the Downtown MOD
317 NE Bellevue Way
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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
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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 Fen Liu and Jia Ling(Janet) Liu. 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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PTSA Board
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PTSA Treasurers
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BHS Main Office
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Bellevue HS PTSA | Bellevue Way | Bellevue | WA | 98004
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