Happy Thanksgiving!
 MAKE AN IMPACT for Ballard High School
Ballard High School PTSA Direct Appeal donations go to the BHS PTSA General Fund. where we try to use your dollar wisely. We think we do OK!
Most of the time, we talk about how dollars raised in Ballard High School PTSA Direct Appeal fund grants. But Direct Appeal dollars go to the PTSA General Fund, which fund many other things.
A few of the examples of program support items in our budget that Direct Appeal helps fund:
And here are some operational costs:
- $2,000 for costs associated with Communications (website, email, etc.)
- $1,000 for Family and Community Engagement
- $1,600 for Printing and Postage
- We even have $1,000 allocated to Teacher Appreciation, where we set up a monthly appreciation lunch or other treat for Ballard High School staff
You can bet we'll continue to disperse money wisely and with a great deal of thought. Donate today!
Read more about Direct Appeal
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NEW! Last Day for Seniors is now Thursday, June 13, 2019
Finals Wed, June 12 & Thurs, June 13, 2019
Attention Parents/Guardians | Not Too Late to Order School Pictures!
It's not too late to order pictures this year! All students had their picture taken for ID cards and Rowland Studios can make prints from that photo. Have your student pick up your unique code and order information in the
main office or call Rowland Studios at 206-522-7171.
Student Store!
Head over to the Student Store Kiosk at 1st & 2nd lunch
to get your Ballard gear, including new sweatshirts and sweat pants. Hurry before they sell out!
COLLEGE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
SPS and BHS Scholarship Bulletins |
BHS Families check out the
SPS & BHS Scholarship postings on the
BHS Website > Resources and Services > Counseling Center >
Scholarships
often for scholarship opportunities. The November bulletin can be found HERE.
Army! Navy! Air Force! Marines! and the Coast Guard! Interesting in a military career? | BHS Counseling/Career Center will host a military table event 11/19 during both lunch periods (11:50 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.). US Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard will be present to provide information and answer any questions you might have about military service and careers.
BHS College Visits
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College admission representatives will be visiting BHS during the coming months. Visit the College Visits page
to view a current list and for more detailed information or click HERE.
Come and support the upcoming Winter Sports Teams!
V
isit
MetroLeagueWA for current athletic schedules.
Come Play Coed Ultimate this Winter
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Coed Ultimate for Seattle Public Schools happens every winter.
Tryouts for our Varsity and JV Coed Ultimate teams start in November and the game season is January through the end of February.
We welcome all skill levels (or none). You can find out more info and register for tryouts HERE.
Any questions please contact us at
[email protected]
LIBRARY NEWS
 The Ballard High School Library was a hub of activity this week as we hosted the Seattle Public School's Taste of Making Makerspace Expo. We partnered with Pacific Science Center, Seattle Public Library, and Seattle School District librarians to create an incredible event of tinkering, inventing, and making as staff members were taught different ways to show evidence of learning by Ballard High School's computer science students. The students at each station taught creative problem-solving in collaborative environments and every person who left that day was dazzled by the self-directed learning and thoughtfulness of our students.
Stay connected with Ballard HS Library events and check out the Library
What's New
page, online Calendar and the
Photo Gallery
too!
BHS PTSA | ADVOCACY ACTIONS ADVISORY
- WSPTA Focus (Lobby your Legislator) Day in Olympia, 2/11/19
- Present a Proposed Resolution WSPTA Annual Convention, SeaTac Hilton, April 26-28, 2019
SERVICE LEARNI
NG OPPORTUNITIES
Need Service Learning Hours?
Ballard Students check out N
ovember service learning opportunities
on the Service Learning page
HERE
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North Beach Elementary (9018 24th Ave. NW) is looking for volunteers to work concessions for their Movie Night on Friday, 12/7 from 5:30-8 p.m. You will be trained on how to make popcorn and will supervise and assist the 5th-grade volunteers. Need more info and want to sign up? Contact Cameron Cooper [email protected] or 206-790-7608 to sign up.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
WE LOVE VOLUNTEERS!
Attention Parent/Guardians Ballard HS appreciates every family's contribution to the school and volunteering is a great way to support your student, teachers and directors and allow them to continue to have the great opportunities that having volunteers like you provide.
Please consider volunteering and completing your
SPS Online Paperwork today. Visit the
BHS Website Volunteer Needs page often to see how you can help out.
THANK YOU BHS FAMILIES!
Share your idea with the world! Google Science Fair 2018 is officially open! We've got inspiration and support for every step of your project - from start to submission. What should you do next?
Start thinking up ideas
,
check out the competition details
, or dive into our
student resources
, which are packed with helpful tips, tricks, and guides to help you along the way. Submissions close 12/12.
Is the air you're breathing at home healthy? Let the
American Lung Association's Master Home Environmentalist Program
find out for you. They know that indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. That's why they offer free Healthy Home Assessments for any resident in Seattle to help you find hazards affecting your indoor air quality and give recommendations on how you can breathe healthier air in your home. Sign up today at
www.wamhe.org
or contact Xamantha Curameng at
[email protected]
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Crystal Clear College Planning
| No Matter How Much Money You Make or How Good Your Student Is, This Class Is For YOU!
Classes are free, but reservations are necessary. Register online at HERE or
watch our video. I
nformation-packed classes focus on high school
juniors and 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.
 Seattle JazzED | is a nonprofit music education organization in the Central District/Madison Valley. We're dedicated to creating awesome opportunities for kids. Over 900 students from 100+ schools come through our doors annually.You pay-what-you-can for any Seattle JazzED program, with free instrument loan assistance.
Penguin Productions
| Penguins on the Town a play-going and discussion class. Ages: 13-18. Schedule: Saturday evenings - 7:30-8 p.m. curtain.
Group typically meets 30 minutes prior to showtime and for 30-60 minutes afterwards for coffee and conversation. Students welcome to join mid-quarter! Register for details.
There is no financial obligation for any Penguin opportunities.
Voluntary donations ensure access for all.
More information at
www.penguinproductionsseattle.org
, on Facebook, or email Producing Artistic Director
Shana Bestock
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Submit content (appropriate and relevant to BHS or our immediate community only) by Friday 5 p.m. (1 or 2 weeks before your event begins) to the
Please submit blurbs no more than 100 words & include relevant URLs, contact info, and a small graphic (if you have one). BHS Newsletter editors have full discretion over what is published.
* The BHS PTSA provides community news for purely informational purposes and does not necessarily support the activities or views presented therein.
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11/22-23: Thanksgiving break.
SPORTS
11/24:
Varsity Girls BasketBall
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Newport @ BHS
12/7: BHS Dance Team Winter Showcase (
TICKETS)
1/11/19: Ballard Blast
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Order BHS Beaver Gear in time for the holidays! We have a new 17 oz. stainless steel water bottle available for $20, plus all our regular top sellers - hats, beanies, plaid paints and red or black hoodies. Also on special is a winter scarf and Strideline socks combo for $25.
Order forms are available in front of the main office, HERE, or you can pick one up at our holiday sales table that will be set up on the 2nd floor atrium during these days/times:
Winter Sports Parent Meeting
Tuesday, 11/20 7-9 p.m. (meeting starts at 7:30)
Beaver Gear Holiday Sale
12/11-12
(During lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
We're offering our normal awesome selection of
Beaver Gear
items plus a couple of holiday specials.
- Scarf/socks combo at a discount
- NEW! metal water bottle
- Limited availability - Plaid pants
Get your duffel bag for the rest of the month
HERE
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The BHS 2018-19 Club List is now posted
on the BHS Website Clubs page. For more information on BHS clubs in general, 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.
PAINTERS, POTTERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & ALL LOVERS OF ART - YOU'RE INVITED TO HELP START THE BALLARD HS VISUAL ARTS BOOSTER CLUB! It's time to start a support group for our school's amazing artists. Our busy art faculty would love some assistance in putting on an art show in early 2019, and bringing other creative activities to life. Please email Kate Kaehny (parent of art student)
at
[email protected]
if you're interested in getting the ball rolling.
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 Clubs Coordinator Clara Propst.
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