BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
BHS PTSA ANNUAL BASH DINNER & AUCTION 

TOP REASONS TO NOT MISS THE BASH!
   Dessert Dash, mingle with Principal Keven Wynkoop and staff,
meet  other parents, hear great music and have fun!

The BHS PTSA is an educational enri chment and advocacy group that works to cultivate an excellent educational environment for all Ballard High Students. Get Your Tickets Today For The Early Bird Price $65.00 per person . 
Consider sponsoring a BHS staff member to attend the event for $45.00! 

UPDATED FINALS SCHEDULE
Seniors  | June 13 & June 14
Grades 9-11 | June 24, 25, 26

Download the JUNE FINALS DETAILS LETTER from Principal Wynkoop for complete details. "If you have questions about the schedule, please let me know. If your student will miss any of finals, please contact their teacher(s) directly to start a dialogue about how they will handle it well before the end of the year."


CONGRATULATIONS TO  BIOLOGY BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDENTS.   Students displayed their presentations at the Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Bellevue College on March 16.
Ballard students presented diverse projects in engineering and scientific research.  Twenty-two schools participated in the regional event and our students did well! Read More.

BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDENT AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Lydia Rice and Betty Haas won an award of excellence for their project: Citrusy Circuits.
 - Abi Russell and Darby Moore won an award of excellence for their project: Improving Data Collection Buoy Design and Sustainability.
 - Alice Brasher and Elsa Rediger won an award of excellence for their project: Ocean Clean up Project. They also won honorable mention in the Earth and Environmental Science category.
 - Thomas Bioren and Jaimie Richards won first place in the Mechanical Engineering category for their project: Grease Ceaser.

THE SHINGLE YEARBOOK STAFF HAD SEVERAL WINNERS AT THE  WA JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (WJEA)  competition on March 16. 
Senior Clara Spain won an honorable mention in yearbook feature writing.  Junior Maddy Angelos won an honorable mention in yearbook design.  Junior Ian Anderson won a superior in news / feature photography.  Sophomore Owen McCabe won an honorable mention in yearbook sports photography.

YEARBOOKS ON SALE! 4/1/19 - 4/26/19
No Yearbook sales happen between April 27 and Beaver Day June 7. Pre-Sold Yearbooks will be distributed on Beaver Day June 7.
Yearbook sales resume Monday, June 10 following Beaver Day until books are sold out $55.00 with Activity Card $90.00 Combo.

RUNNING OF THE BEAVERS MARCH 30
5K Fun Run/Walk a fun community event in Golden Gardens Park sponsored by the BHS Foundation. 
Register by 3/27 to be entered to win 2 free Brown Bear Car Wash! 
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!   Sign Up to volunteer for the event and 
students can get Service Learning hours too!  THANK YOU.

ASSESSMENTS & TESTING

ATTENTION 10TH GRADERS:    All 10th graders  will be taking the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) in English Language Arts April 29th  -  May 2nd. Students will be testing with their 10th Grade LA class over two half days in three hour blocks. Please refer to the schedule below to see which days your student will be testing.  Testing will take place in the Aux gym. Please direct questions to Ms. Coacher at 206-252-1107.


SENIORS 

Senior Finals |  View June 2019 Finals Details Letter  

April 1 - April 26 | Yearbooks On Sale

April 3 |  Mandatory Senior Class Meeting | In the 
AC during DAM time (1:55pm early release Wednesday). Graduation announcements that were pre-ordered and Grad Gear will be distributed and seniors will be getting info on confirming important dates and senior events.

April 30  | Deadline for Diploma Correct Spelling 
Seniors check your name posted on the wall by the office.

May 1 - June 5 | Senior Class Photos For Slideshow Due
Seniors please submit photos of you and your friends at any age for the Senior Class Slideshow. Contact email and details to follow.

May 20 | Cap and Gown Distribution during lunches.

May 20 - June 3 | Prom Tickets Go On Sale. Prom is June 8.  

SPREE |  Tickets are on sale for $165 until 4/15. Visit Grad Nights for tickets or deliver a check to the PTSA box in the office (payable to BHS PTSA) to reserve a spot. See your counselor for scholarship info.  

LIBRARY NEWS

THE BALLARD LIBRARY IS TRANSFORMING BEFORE OUR VERY EYES! Our beloved bookmobile is being redone by Mr. Connolly's robotics students which showcases great engineering AND a love of reading. The district has updated our lights to be more efficient and they even have dimmers. The 3D Printing Committee has annexed a desk to create a space to meet the 3D printing needs of the community and our workspace is now our Makerspace where Lindi Wood regularly offers "It's Sew Fun" workshops to teach kids to sew and create. A huge thank you to the Ballard community for generously supporting this transformation.  

View updates and the library photo gallery on  WHAT'S NEW!

COUNSELING CENTER 
Counselors will be out of the office on Tuesday, March 26 all day. 

Scholarships
Visit the Scholarship Bulletin webpage for a listing of Scholarships. Questions? Contact Helen Maynard College Career Specialist at  hbmaynard@seattleschools.org 

March SPS Scholarship Bulletin | The SPS Bulletin shows scholarships with some immediate due dates.  A full comprehensive scholarship list with due dates beyond can be found on Naviance.

Service Learning
Need Service Learning Hours?  Students check out SL O pportunities  on the Service Learning webpage and download forms too! 

March | Summer Service Learning Opportunities This list contains SL opportunities for March and also some upcoming summer opportunities.
 
BALLARD PERFORMING ARTS 

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Elliott Bay Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival this past weekend.  Our Ballard students had wonderful performances and the highest participation of any school.  In addition, seven soloists and six ensembles won their categories and will advance to the state competition to be held this April in Ellensburg! 
Matt Watanabe - Tuba, Max Levy - Bass Clarinet, Clara Propst - Soprano, Renee McGeough - Alto, Gabe Zuniga - Tenor, Gavin Bradler - Baritone, Daniel Windus - Bass, Claire Burreson and James Kerrigan - Small Mixed Ensemble, Chamber Singers - Large Mixed Ensemble, Women's Chamber Choir - Large Soprano/Mezzo/Alto Ensemble, Men's Quartet - Small Tenor/Baritone/Bass Ensemble, Men's Ensemble - Large Tenor/Baritone/Bass Ensemble, Low Brass Brigade - Large Brass Ensemble.

ATHLETICS

BHS WINTER SPORTS/CLUBS WRAP UP! 
Read the March 2019 Athletic Booster Club Newsletter for a recap from Eric Ensign the BHS Athletic Director with upcoming events and more !

Joshua Villarino has been selected as the 2019 Winner for the WA State US Marines Semper Fi All America Athlete Program. He will receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. in July. If you have a child who will be a Junior next year and is interested in athletics and academic scholarships you may submit an application for this scholarship very soon for 2020 next year. Joshua is also one of the 100 finalists to be selected for  one male and one female in the country to receive a $7,500 scholarship at the end of his trip. 

SUPPORT BALLARD BASEBALL WHILE WATCHING THE PROS! |  The BHS Baseball M's Fundraiser is back selling 1,000 tickets to the M's vs. Rangers game on 4/26!  Tickets are $20  with a percentage going directly to the BHS Baseball budget, allowing the team to buy new uniforms & equipment & pay coaching salaries. See you in the stands! C ontacting Head Coach Doug Montgomery 

BHS PTSA | LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 

STOP STAFF CUTS, FIX SCHOOLS FUNDING CRISIS

Your Ballard HS PTSA Board has formally adopted the timely  "Resolution Urging The WA State Legislature To Pass A Capital Gains Tax And Lift Levy Caps To Amply Fund Public Education " urging legislators to prevent or restore cuts to needed staff, programs, services and supplies at Ballard HS.   

SPS is facing $40M in budget cuts next year, representing about 1,000 staff, including several FTEs and programs/supplies here at BHS, despite recent robust (70% approval) Seattle voter passage of SPS Operations & Capital Levy reauthorizations, and previous City of Seattle supplemental education levies. 

Information on bills: SB 5129 and SB 5313.  Also consider attending Drop-In Informal Town Hall Meeting with Legislators Sun, March 24 at 2-4pm 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE INFORMATION
IMPORTANT DATES
ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
QUICK LINKS
HELPFUL LINKS
COMMUNITY LINKS
BEAVER GEAR!
Beaver Gear Order Form  Forms are also available in the main office.   Questions? Email  bhsabcgear@gmail.com
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

INK CLUB NEWS!
The submission deadline has been extended for Spilled Ink Ballard Ink Club arts and literary journal!   Ink accepts art (photos, paintings, sketches, photos of sculpture) literature (poetry, short stories, essays.) Submit art, literature to ballardinkclub@gmail,com
or Mr. Macdougall SW105 Fri, 4/5.    
 
INK CLUB is also seeking artist to perform at the SPILLED INK event on the evening of May 4th at the Ballard Public Library: music (solo or groups; acoustic or electric), poetry, dance, video...See Mr. Macdougall.

KEY CLUB IS SPONSORING A BLOOD DRIVE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 28
Please consider donating!  Sign up and forms for the Blood Drive are in SW202 during the day or see a Key Club Rep
during either lunch.  Students must be 16 or older and have a parent permission form.
VOLUNTEER NEWS

Ballard High School appreciates every family's contribution to our school. 
Volunteering is a great way to support your student, faculty, and staff.

New! We need volunteers to help with the Running of the Beavers.  Students get Service Hours!

A BIG Thank You to everyone that supported the Staff Appreciation Lunch!

Thank you, Thank you , for the generous response to providing Kleenx to the office!
SUMMER CAMPS
BALLARD VOLLEYBALL CAMP 2019 
Attention a ll interested Volleyball players! Pre-register by June 15.  Camp runs July 10 - 12, 2019. D etails available on the  CAMP REGISTRATION FORM . Questions?

PEDAL HEADS  | BIKE CAMP
Summer job opportunity. Instructors work at our camps and teach children to ride their bikes safely and skillfully. Must be turning 16 by the end of the calendar year. June, July August Camps. Visit the Pedal Heads website for details or call 1-888-886-6464.

EARTHKEEPERS NATURE CAMP
(Carkeek Park) and NATURE QUEST NATURE CAMP (West Seattle Parks) are recruiting Junior Naturalist to become an environmental educator and help support our outdoor nature programs. Ages 14 - 17 to work with staff and campers will be ages 6 - 12. Minimum of two weeks and up to six weeks of camp. Mandatory training day on Sat June 22. A volunteer position but will count towards high school community service hours. Apply by April 10, 2019 at:

SUMMER ART CAMPS | SEATTLE ARTIST LEAGUE 
The Seattle Artist League  offers art camps for people aged 10-15, and 15-17. Our five-day camps in figure drawing, painting, printmaking,  sculpture, puppets, photography, and tech are taught by professional  artist-instructors. 1 week of mornings or afternoons: $220 OR 2 teen camps: $352 with coupon code SAVE$88. To register, visit seattleartistleague.com  
COMMUNITY NEWS
PARENT UNIVERSITY is a half-day event featuring insights from experts in the field of childhood and adolescent development. 

This year's keynote speaker is author Julie Lythcott-Haims who will talk about her book,  How to Raise an Adult. The closing speaker will be Dr. John Medina, author of the  Brain Rules  series. In between there will be a choice of sessions covering a range of parenting topics: friendships, sexuality & consent, learning differences, race in America, managing anxiety, experiencing grief, kids & technology and a Gottman-trained therapist who will talk about parental well-being. 

Sat April 27th, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. The Bush School, 3400 E Harrison St, Seattle.  Cost: $30. Attendance includes a light breakfast and a boxed lunch.  Visit the website for more information and to register:  www.bush.edu/parentu

PENGUIN PRODUCTIONS seeks high schoolers interested in acting, music, costumes, and sound for their spring production, Love and Information. Directed by Shana Bestock, with assistant direction from Sara Albertson and Ballard's own Eileen MacDonald. Rehearsals start April 22 performances at Taproot Theater May 31 June 2. No audition necessary. No financial obligation. Fun, supportive, professional environment.
penguinproductionsseattle.org or shana@penguinproductionsseattle.org

Parenting Teens with Positive Discipline Tues, March 26 | Greenwood Senior Center. 6-week class great for parents of tweens/teens. Please share if you know any parents who would be interested.

SAT TEST PRACTICE | Bellevue College is offering proctored mock SAT tests during the month of March. Practice the SAT and receive a detailed score report highlighting strengths and areas for growth. EVENTS

HOLOCAUST WRITING, ART AND FILM
Contest | Due 5/1/19. Prizes: $50 - $200
Look through the new Survivor Encyclopedia: WA State and choose one local survivor to focus on for your entry. Through your creativity in writing, art, or short film, show how a local survivor's story (or part of their story) impacts, affects, or inspires you. Open to students in grades 5-12 from WA, OR, ID, MT and AK. Sponsored by the Holocaust Center for Humanity. Learn more to submit your entry on this  FLYER.