HAVE A FUN AND SAFE SUMMER--SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!
Attention Senior Families!
| Graduates' photos from Rowland Studio will be available to view online on June 21st or 22nd.
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.
Mock Election?? | Ballard High School teacher, Web Hutchins, is interested in piloting an all-school mock election this coming fall. Please take
this survey to provide your feedback on the importance of this type of civics education at Ballard High School. For more information, click
HERE.
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 or offer letter upon being selected).
- Submitted application by 7/31 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 8/7 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.
LIBRARY
Happy Summer!
We have spent the last week getting books into students' hands as we plan for fantastic reading on vacation. Students are invited to Summer Library Hours the third Thursday of the month, July 19th and August 16th from 1-3 to check out more books. We have also started a Library Leaders, Eager Beaver Readers, and Maker programs for students who would like to get more involved in the library.
Visit
ballardhs.seattleschools.org
to find the book lists and find out more info. Ms. Wood and I would like to thank all the staff, students, and community for their support and kindness this year. Have a great summer and like our science teacher, Mr. Gundle- we hope you find your stack of books to read this summer!
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
CyberSafety Resources for Parents and Families |
NetSmartz Workshop
is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer online. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement. With resources such as videos, games, activity cards, and presentations, NetSmartz entertains while it educates. Download a helpful information sheet in English HERE
or
.
Click
HERE
to access sports and medical forms.
SERVICE LEARNING
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.
VOLUNTEER
Please consider helping next year 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 web page to see ways you can help out. Thank you Ballard Beaver Families!
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Coding with Kids! |
Amazon camps begin on 6/25 at the Amazon Fiona Building and run either full day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) or half day (9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.). We have camps available for all skill levels from K-12 and are happy to work with parents to find the right fit for their students.
Parents must provide transportation to and from camp each day in downtown Seattle and are responsible for lunch and/or snacks as well. Click for scholarship consideration, and please send the names and ages of interested students and the dates of the camps to
scholarships@codingwithkids.com
.
 Seattle Public Theater | There are many wonderful opportunities for your students to learn, create, and grow in theatrical arts with Seattle Public Theater this summer! From one-week camps like
Hamilton Camp
or
Acting Intensive
, to design-focused camps like
Backstage Pass,
to production classes like
Midsummer Night's Dream
or The Pirates of Penzance there is an experience that will awaken your student's imagination, inspire creativity, and strengthen collaboration. For families in need, Seattle Public maintains a robust scholarship and tuition-assistance program, affirming our mission that theater arts learning should be available to all. Check out our website for more information about camps and classes. Come create with us and see who you become. For more information, click HERE.
For financial aid or other questions email:
education@seattlepublictheater.org.
 Summer of Learning: Make a Splash! With Seattle Public Library |
Make a splash this summer with free activities for kids and teens at The Seattle Public Library's Summer of Learning. The 99th annual program for youth and families, which continues through
Tuesday, Sept. 4
, is designed to keep students reading and learning while school is out. This year's program features the theme "Make a Splash! Adventures with Water" and encourages reading and activities around science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
The Library is offering hundreds of free programs all summer long for families, children and teens. All programs are free and open to the public. Click HERE for
more information.
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.
 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
.
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SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER!!!
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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