BELLEVUE BLAST
The Newsletter of 
Bellevue High School PTSA

June 2nd ,  2020
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
LEARNING SCHEDULE June 1st - 5th


Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:00 am - 9:50 am
1st Period
Resources Available
3rd Period
Resources Available
5th Period
Resources Available
7th Period
Resources Available
Periods 1-4
Open Learning Lab
10:00 am - 10:50 am
2nd Period
Resources Available
4th Period
Resources Available
6th Period
Resources Available
0 Period
Resources Available
Periods 5-0 Open Learning Lab
11:00 am - 11:30 am
5th Period
Learning Lab
7th Period
Learning Lab
1st Period
Learning Lab
3rd Period
Learning Lab
 
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
6th Period
Learning Lab
0 Period
Learning Lab
2nd Period
Learning Lab
4th Period
Learning Lab
 
Daily (time flexible)
Pre-scheduled check-in with student(s), educator planning, collaboration, or professional development

BHS PTSA ONLINE MEETING - JUNE 10th
Dear BHS PTSA members, 
First and foremost, we hope you are all staying well during the COVID 19 Pandemic.
We want to give a BIG thank you to our Blast team for keeping us updated in the BHS community since the beginning of the Stay Home Stay Safe school closure.
We want to congratulate our Class of 2020 seniors! You will miss your normal graduation events, yet you will experience a unique-to-Class-of-2020 special senior celebration to commemorate your years at BHS and mark your graduation day.
As the school year comes to an end, we are inviting all PTSA members to join our last PTSA General Membership Meeting on Zoom. Please mark your calendar and don't miss this first-ever online General Meeting. 
 
Topic: BHS PTSA General Membership Meeting
Time: Wed. Jun 10, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 283 576 9405

BHS PTSA co-presidents,
Yong Chen & Amy Reller
TIME TO BUY YOUR YEARBOOK! - Deadline Extended

DON'T BE LEFT OUT

Now is the time to buy your 2019-2020 Yearbook.  This is a year to remember. 
Yearbooks are on sale until June 5th.  Purchase your book on Touchbase to remember this school year forever!
GREETINGS FROM THE BHS WOLVERINE GUARD CHAIRS

We hope that all BHS families are staying well and safe!
 
We are happy to report that 80 BHS students have earned Wolverine Guard for 2019-2020!
 
For those who aren't aware, Wolverine Guard (WG) is a Bellevue High PTSA sponsored award that recognizes students who perform 100+ hours of community service in the 12-month period from May 1st to April 30th. Due to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19, this year the necessary number of hours needed to earn WG was reduced to 80. In general, WG recognizes community service as the giving of time, talents, energy and/or expertise without compensation to benefit at least one other unrelated person.

This year's 80 WG recipients performed a total of 8,230.3 hours of community service for the year. That is an impressive number!
 
Additionally, we especially want to recognize the six seniors who have completed Wolverine Guard for all four years of high school! They are noted below.
 
Thank you to all who participated in WG for 2019-20. You have each given back to the community in significant ways and have helped to make the world a better place! We appreciate your service and your example!
 
Best regards,
 
Ady Chan and Annie Roth
BHS WG co-chairs 2019-2020
 
PS Wolverine Guard recipients, in recognition of your accomplishment, you will be receiving a printed certificate. Bellevue School District needs to reopen in order for printing of the certificates to occur. We will make arrangements for underclassmen to pick up your certificates at BHS in the fall once school re-opens. For current seniors, we will mail (as in via the US Postal Service) your certificates to you once they are ready. Seniors, please help us to prepare for this by sending us your mailing address at [email protected]. Thank you!

Wolverine Guard Recipients 2019-2020

Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023
Reed Bell Kaitlyn Dash Will Burrows Leonard Dattilo
Logan Erisman* Connor Duncan Lauryn Campbell Mary Fisher
Katie Fite* Sophia Friend Ernest Chae Allison Hall
Chloe Friend Natalia Furmanczyk Alex Cho Alex Lee
Amelie Heise* Michelle Ho Ian Clark Riley Pogue
Henry Hawblitzel**
 Irene Hwang Megan Dedmon Gloria Shin
Kristen Ishizuka Kevin Ishizuka Cole Ederer Alicia Siebers
Albert Kwong Madeline Jensen Ashley Kim Esther Yoon
Reddy Ndegeah* Jane Kenny  Izzy Koo Corey Zheng
Amelia Simpson Hannah Kim Matthew Kwon
Justin Yang* Jeffrey Kwon Sandy Kwong
Cynthia Yu Ethan Lee Cameron Lee
Claire Zhong* Nami Lindquist Jessica Lee
Aidan Luce Joanna Lee
Andrea Luis Rena Lee
Tyler Nelson Li Tony Liu
Victoria Pang Owen Mead
Diego Pascual Elaine Mohr
Jessica Peters Ellie O'Hara
Morgan Pingree Grace Park
Andrew Rose Molly Park
Cody Rupp Leah Peterson
Gracie Scribner Lily Podolsky
Alexis Tang Audrey Shim
John Van Horn Trudy Silver
Kyle Velasco Kaili Tam
Cameron White Emi Williams
Adora Wu Kaiser Williams
Heather Wu Siqi Zhao
Qianlin Yang
*four year Wolverine Guard
 recipients
**missed in initial post
REVISED MEAL SERVICE OPTIONS

Please see attached link regarding meal service options available through Nutrition Services.  Families now have two options, curbside pick or pre-order.

https://bsd405.org/services/nutrition-services/free-meals/grab-go-meals/ 

CHILD CARE SERVICES

We know that childcare is also a top priority for families.  For child care needs, please visit the   Bellevue Boys and Girls Club website. Due to school closures, BGCB is offering extended programming for families to help support our community as we move through the quickly changing Coronavirus situation.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

June 19, 2020 Last Day of School

A more detailed BHS Main Calendar is   HERE . 

The Athletics Calendar will be available at  http://www.kingcoathletics.com  Club sports will have links available here to their respective websites.  
BHS COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
BHS COMMUNITY SUPPORT

As we all adjust to more remote interactions, the Blast is introducing a new feature. The BHS Community Bulletin Board is a place to connect with others in the community looking to help out or those who are need of assistance. There are several ideas already for helping each other and those around us, and please reach out if you have ideas for support or are in need of assistance. 

To submit a post for the Bulletin Board, please email  [email protected]


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Help with Errands

If you are in need of assistance with grocery shopping, pharmacy, or other errands, please reach out to  Karina , who can help with curbside drop offs! 

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Medical Community Support

Please write your  Words of Encouragement and Support to UW Medicine

The caregivers and staff of UW Medicine are working tirelessly in response to COVID-19 and encouragement from the community goes a long way in boosting their spirits. Consider leaving a note that we will share with them  here.
ATHLETICS
VIRTUAL OPEN GYM/CONDITIONING FITNESS HOUR

Hello Wolverines!
 
Wednesday afternoon from 3:00pm to 4:00pm our Bellevue HS Strength and Conditioning Coach, James Kimerer, will be leading any student who would like to join in for a fitness training hour. The training will sessions will be anything from core conditioning, plyometric training to yoga and stretching exercises.
 
The meetings will commence promptly at 3:00pm. There will be a "How's everyone doing" message, a synopsis of the workout plan for the day, warm up, the workout itself, and warm down interval. Any questions that you might have you could write into the chat box.
 
The meetings will take place weekly on Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM through the month of June. To join the workout, click on the link below.
 
SENIOR SHOUT OUTS 

Comments and thoughts shared by Head Coach Nick Welton and his staff

Henry Myers - BHS Boys Lacrosse



This young man is a fighter! Not only did he start playing in high school but Henry has also battled through significant injuries. Yet, he continues to love the game of lacrosse and spend time with his friends on the field. With each injury, he has built toughness. With each return to play, he has built resiliency. These two priceless gifts Henry will take into the rest of his life. On top of it all, Henry has a great ability to communicate. He is not afraid of constructive conflict and takes the world in stride, head and eyes up. He is mature beyond his years and is fun to be around. Henry, you are an awesome young man who we've enjoyed getting to know through lacrosse. Thank you for conducting yourself respectfully and with courage. We are disappointed our lacrosse journey together ended abruptly, but we're confident you have many fun memories in front of you. Good luck in your next adventure and keep being you!


Mark Nash - BHS Boys Lacrosse


Have you heard the story of Legend Mark, The Shark, Nash? Immortalized by his blockbuster YouTube series "Tropical Groove," Mark wows his audience with a showcase of skills and humor, a must see. Mark has an unrivaled sense of humor and a Matt Marino like roll dodge. He has discovered the magic of not taking life too seriously while also saying the things that need to be said. Everywhere he goes awesome energy follows and people are drawn to him. On the field Shark Nash is often the fastest guy out there. We love watching him clear the ball and start impactful transition play... But he also plays another unique role on the field. He's our beloved Bellevue Lacrosse K-2 Head Coach! Mark is amazing with these young players and is responsible for the love these little laxers are developing for the game. Mark, we are so proud of you and appreciate all you've done for your community. Your energy, humor, and attitude make you one of a kind. Keep bringing the fun!
   
Stuart Netelenbos - BHS Boys Lacrosse



The Saddest year of our life was when Stu decided to take a year off to Row Crew. Some people said that he had heard Coach Blake talking about 'Kayak' checks, and took it to heart. Whatever the reason was, getting Stu back immediately made the 2020 class whole again.  A big player that plays with an even bigger heart, Stu is a hard worker that doesn't hesitate to ask questions and be vocal when he has an opinion on something. Stu has been an important part of Bellevue Lacrosse for a long while, and we will miss having him. We are looking into retaining Stu as a recruiter to bring back his younger brother... Stu, we are so glad you came back to play this year despite it being such a short season. This is just the beginning of more adventures!



Go Bellevue!!! Be well....
SENIORS

2020 Grad Night Tickets (Update)

It is with great sadness and regret that we announce that the All Night Grad Party that was to take place immediately following graduation on June 16, 2020 is cancelled. If you purchased an early bird ticket, an email was sent directly to the parent listed on the signed waiver form providing the opportunity to A) request a full refund of the ticket price or B) donate the ticket price to the alternative graduation events being planned for the class of 2020.
 
If you purchased a ticket and did not receive this email from [email protected], please check your spam folder. 
If you have further questions, you may email [email protected].
 
Sincerely,
 
BHS 2020 Grad Night Committee

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Dear Senior Parents,

Here are the latest updates and exciting news about upcoming Senior events.  Please know that the safety and well-being of every student, family member, and staff member remains a top priority and all activities will be held in adherence to our district and local experts' recommendations.  Governor Jay Inslee has developed a Four Phase Safe Start Plan for the State of Washington and we will use this information along with the Washington State Department of Health's guidance for graduation ceremonies and related activities to inform our planning and actions. 



1 Senior Hype! Week
 A week of fun announcements and activities planned each of the 5 days leading up to the virtual graduation. The week will conclude with a virtual Senior Breakfast and Senior Salute Assembly on Friday June 12th.  The Senior Breakfast, beginning at 11:00am, will feature award presentations from our teachers and department leaders as well as the Senior Slide Show.  The Senior Salute Assembly, beginning at 2:00pm will feature award and scholarship presentation from many distinguished community members, school-wide athletic and leadership awards, as well as pre-recorded student performances.
 June 8th-12th
2 Virtual Graduation
 A virtual graduation program that will include traditional ceremony components and broadcast at 5pm with Wolverine Ride to follow.
 June 16th
3
Wolverine Ride (Senior Drive Through)
The festive Wolverine Ride will provide one more opportunity for seniors and their families to visit campus within the safety of their vehicles and see familiar staff faces while listening to a live broadcast from our own Wolverine Radio Station playing your favorite songs and personal messages from teachers and staff. Look for more information in the Blast and Senior's school email as the date approaches!
 June 16th
4 Legacy Project
 Art installation on campus to honor the class of 2020 in a lasting way.  This will involve the installment of a permanent feature on the Bellevue High School campus to forever recognize and honor the unique experience and contribution of the Class of 2020.
 TBD
JUNIORS
SOPHOMORES

 
If you have any inquiries, advice/suggestions, or concerns don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected] 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!
FRESHMEN
COMMUNITY CORNER
2nd Annual
Community Sustainability Summit

Sustainability Ambassadors, Bellevue Youth Link, People for Climate Action
 
DATE AND TIME :   June 5, 2020, 2:00-3:30
 
LOCATION:  Zoom meeting (link provided to all registered participants)
 
FACILITATORS
Peter Donaldson  Director of Learning, Sustainability Ambassadors
Sustainability Ambassadors' Bellevue Team
Bellevue Youth Link Climate Committee
 
PURPOSE
 
Measure annual progress towards rapidly advancing a sustainable future.
 
The Community Sustainability Summit convenes leaders from across generations, jurisdictions, school districts, and community sectors to measurably improve sustainable community conditions while strengthening local connections for collective impact.
 
AGENDA - Action Updates and Collective Impact
 
1.      Sustainability Ambassadors' Climate Action Plan
2.      City of Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan
3.      People for Climate Action Report
4.      Student-Led Solar Neighborhood Challenge
5.      Student Impact Projects - Bellevue High School
6.      High School Reports
1.      Green Team / Environmental Club
2.      ASB
3.      PTSA
7.      School District Facilities and Operations Update
8.      Fishbowl - Next 12 months
 
 
The Community Sustainability Summit is facilitated by students from Sustainability Ambassadors, along with a growing coalition of partners.
 
OUR GROWING COALITION
 
Collective Impact cannot be accomplished by one organization, it takes an ecosystem of leaders coming together to drive change. We are building a coalition of community partners including student leaders, teacher leaders, parent leaders, school administrators, sustainability professionals, resource conservation managers, city and county government, local agencies and utilities, businesses, nonprofits, and other community-based organizations.  
 
Our coalition convenes around the following four principles.
 
PRINCIPLES
 
1. Intergenerational dialogue inspires hope for a sustainable future.       
 
2.   Interjurisdictional, cross-sector learning builds collective impact. 
 
3.  Data-driven reporting measures progress over the last 12 months and points to collective action for the next 12 months.
 
4.  Shared performance management tools build collective capacity and facilitate communication.
 
Info or Questions?
Gargi Panatula  [email protected]
 

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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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Principal:   Vic Anderson
Asst. Prin: Katie Klug
 
 

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Director:  John Hill
 
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