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Happy Holidays from the Bellevue High School PTSA! We hope that everyone has an enjoyable winter break. This will be the last edition of the Blast for the year. We will resume our weekly updates on January 7th!
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DONATE TODAY AND MAKE AN IMPACT!
Please consider making a donation and help us reach our $85,000 goal by the end of the year!
We are almost there, but we need your help. If you have not made a donation yet, please consider donating today. A tax-deductible gift of
any
amount will help fill in the funding gaps where our school budget falls short.
Your Donation Will Help Support:
School Wide Programs:
Mental Health Counseling, Extended Tutorial, College Preparation, Teacher Training, Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Academics:
World Languages, Math, English, Sciences, Special Education, Band, Orchestra, Choir, AVID, AP Capstone
Athletics:
Soccer, Water Polo, Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Track, Cross Country, LAX, Swim, Golf
School Clubs:
Drama, Robotics, HOSA, Link Crew
If you prefer to send a check, please make it out to BELLEVUE HIGH PTSA and mail it to 10416 Wolverine Way, Bellevue, WA 98004. If your company offers matching, please take a minute to submit a request and double your impact! Bellevue High PTSA's tax id number is 91-1459440. Thank you for your support!
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TEDx Club
TEDx Club offers unique opportunities for passionate high schoolers to organize a youth-led, youth-empowerment event. By either performing at the event or helping organize the event, students will learn leadership and management skills not otherwise taught at school.
We want to show students that enacting change in the community isn't something that only adults can do! High school students from any high school (not only BHS) are welcome to get involved or perform at the event. Performances can consist of skits, instrumental pieces, speeches, and other forms of expression. We meet every other Tuesday in Room 106 from 3:30-4:00.
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ORCHESTRA BOOSTER NEWS
We Need You!
The Orchestra Booster Club meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm in room 1102, BHS. Our next meeting is on January 7, 2020. We encourage and welcome all orchestra parents to attend in support of our students and faculty. To learn more about the BHS orchestra, please visit www.BellevueOrchestra.org. If you have questions about volunteer opportunities, please email Michael Linscott the Orchestra Booster President at silvaviator@gmail.com.
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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.
The Addams Family Musical - Auditions
January 13th - 15th after school in the PAC
Ever wanted to be
in a musical? Now's your chance! All experience levels are considered. Email Mr. Kline for any specific questions. The spring musical will be April 29th - May 2nd, 2020
Black Box Show - Socks & Scandals
January 16th - 17th -
FREE SHOWS!
Student Written - Student Produced - Student Acted. It doesn't get any better than that! Come see these often-hilarious stories come to life.
CENTER STAGE AUCTION & STUDENT SHOWCASE
March 7th - Save the Date!
Patrons of BHS Theater Arts you won't want to miss our very first auction/student performance showcase. A fun-filled evening to benefit Theater Arts at Bellevue High School. Plan to spend your evening with us - cocktail attire. Invitation coming soon.
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SENIORS AD DUE DATE AND YEARBOOK SALE DATES
The Due Date for
Senior Ads has been extended to
January 6th!
Purchase an ad on Touchbase, then send a copy of your receipt to
beaconseniorads@bsd405.org, along with any material you would like to be included in the ad.
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Save the Date
Save the Date! Friday, May 1, is our annual Spring for Schools luncheon at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency. Learn how your dollars transform our Bellevue district schools and support every student, every day. Education Showcase starts at 10:15am and luncheon 11:50am -1:15pm.
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State and Bellevue PTSA Council Information
Student Self-Advocacy Seminars
Learn how to advocate for yourself with teachers, principal, district superintendent, or board member. Learn how to advocate for yourself with your House Representative and Senator in Olympia. Bellevue PTSA Council invites middle school and high school students to three seminars on student self-advocacy. Parents are also welcome to attend. Find out more and see available dates.
Scholarship Program
Washington State PTA offers three $3,000 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors from Washington state public high schools with an active PTA, who will be starting college (either two-year or four-year) in the fall.
Students may submit a scholarship application through the
online form
. The application deadline is March 1 each year and scholarships are awarded by April 30.
Learn more.
SKI AND BOARD Saturdays/support your PTSA!
Registration is Open!
Join the Saturday Bellevue Ski School Community. Give your student a full day of skiing. All levels welcome - 2nd through 12th grade. Transportation provided by BSD and Coach buses. Support your school. 5% of every enrollment goes to your schools PTSA. What a great way to fund extra school activities. We have been partnering w/Bellevue School District since 1958. Info and registration:
www.bellevueskischool.com
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BELLEVUE GIFTED ALLIANCE EVENTS
- Gifted Graduates on College Student Panel
Current college students and graduates of BSD's Gifted High School Program (now Advanced Learning) discuss how to choose a college. This is a POPULAR event and Free to BSD students and staff with BSD Card.
We ask for a suggested donation of $5 for parents and $10 for non-Bellevue residents.
The panel will be joined by:
*Tina Neville, Yale graduate and CEO of Transcend Academy, on college entrance success factors
*Dr. Richard Repass, Psychiatrist and expert on student mental health and stress management.
*Moderated by Melissa Lloyd, Bellevue Gifted Alliance
*Panelists include students from Columbia, University of Washington, USC, Stanford, Louisiana State University, UC-San Diego, Harvard, and University of Chicago.
December 19, 2019
6:30-8:00 PM
Bellevue High School Performing Arts Center
10416 SE Wolverine Way
High School Student Panel
High school students who attended BSD's Advanced Learning (previously the gifted) program discuss how to choose a high school.
January 8, 2020
6:30-8:00 PM
Sammamish High School Performing Arts Center
100 140th Ave SE |
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Winter Break, No School
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January 20
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MLK Jr. Holiday, No School
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January 22-24
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First Semester Finals
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January 24
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Last Day of First Semester
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January 27
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Day Between Semesters, No School
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A more detailed BHS Main Calendar is
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BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS SCHEDULE
Dec. 17
th
to Dec. 21st
, 2019
Boys JVC, Junior Varsity & Varsity Basketball at Sammamish High School JVC 3:45pm, JV, 5:40pm, Varsity 7:15pm
Boys Swim & Dive vs. Interlake High School @ Mary Wayte Pool, Mercer Island 8:30pm
Wednesday December 18th
Girls Junior Varsity & Varsity Basketball at Sammamish High School JV 5:40pm, Varsity 7:15pm
Thursday December 19th
Boys JVC Basketball at Lake Washington High School 5:40pm
Wrestling at Redmond High School with North Creek High School & Woodinville High School 6:00pm & 7:30pm
Friday December 20th
Boys and Girls Junior Varsity & Varsity Basketball at Lake Washington High School GJV 3:30pm, BJV 5:00pm, GV 6:30pm, BV 8:00pm
Saturday December 21st
Boys JVC Basketball vs. Interlake High School
@ Bellevue High School 12:30pm
Girls Junior Varsity & Varsity Basketball vs. Lynden High School
@ Bellevue High School JV 3:30pm, Varsity 5:00pm
Go Bellevue!!!
John Hill
Athletic Director
Bellevue High School
425-456-7038
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Anyone looking to get outside and be active over the next two weeks, there is an OUTDOOR OPEN FIELD opportunity for you to be active!
On Friday the 20th at 4:00pm - 5:00pm in the MAIN STADIUM you can walk around the track, throw a frisbee or ball, play pick up soccer or just hang out...it will be supervised by an athletic department staff member. EVERYONE who wants to is welcome!
So come on out and work off some of the stress of the last couple of weeks of school before the new year begins!
Go Bellevue!!!
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ULTIMATE FRISBEE HIGH SCHOOL CO-ED TEAM
Ultimate Frisbee High School Co-ed Team
The team edged Nathan Hale HS in a close 10-9 game on Saturday to remain undefeated (2-0).
Attention Girls!
Practices start February for the Spring season! Contact us at info@bellevueultimate.org
Ultimate is a unique and popular sport. Competition is important, but never over the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. Find out more at http://bellevueultimate.org .
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BOYS SOCCER
Interested in Boys Soccer?
There will be open field soccer for any interested players on
Friday, December 20th from 4-5 pm.
PRACTICE HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE STADIUM FIELD.
Practice will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL
The Bellevue Girls' Basketball season is off to a strong start. Last week, the Varsity team lost a tough game to Juanita, then came back and won in convincing fashion against Interlake. The JV team played two solid games and won both against Juanita and Interlake. Finally, the C team split their games, losing to Bellevue Christian before beating Interlake.
The coming week brings lots of basketball action:
Wednesday (12/18) away game at Sammamish High
5:40 - JV
7:15 - Varsity
Friday (12/20) away game at Lake Washington High*
3:30 - JV
6:30 - Varsity
*Quad Night
Saturday (12/21) home game against Lynden High
3:30 - JV
5:00 - Varsity
Come out and support the teams!
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BHS SOFTBALL
For all students interested in playing softball in the spring (returning and new players), there will be a player/coach meeting this Wednesday, December 18th
at 1:15 PM. Please come meet the new head softball coach, Felipe Caycedo, at the softball shed next to the BHS softball field.
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BOYS SWIM AND DIVE
Swimmers and parents. Welcome!
Coaches Michael H., Michael L. and Katryna are leading the Wolverines once again for another exciting season!!
We started the season with a team headed to the Bellevue School District Jamboree; we just finished our 2nd
official meet of the season. A lot of hard work is happening in the pool. A lot of personal best times and cuts achieved for KINGCOs, Districts and State.
KINGCO Cuts:
200 Free: Ricardo Larrondo, Victor Jou
200 IM: Albert Kwong
50 Free: Noah Mulfinger, Cameron Lee, Zilin Fang, Bruce Gao, Fernando Torres
100 Fly: Noah Mulfinger , Cameron Lee
100 Free: Albert Kwong, Ryan Lee, Fernando DeTorres
500 Free: Ethan Audia, Noah Mulfinger
100 Back: Ricardo Larrondo, Albert Kwong
100 Breast: Jonathan Wang
District Cuts:
200 Free: Jonathan Wang
200 IM: Gordan Kenny, Ethan Audia, Jonathan Wang, Jack Zhang
50 Free: Gordan Kenny, Alex Harrison, Noah Mulfinger, Brian Lee, Daniel Tyshler, Ricardo Larrondo
100 Fly: Ethan Audia, Jack Zhang, Jude Van Breda
100 Free: Ricardo Larrondo, Victor Jou, Ethan Audia
500 Free: Jonathan Wang, Jude Van Breda, Daniel Tysler
100 Back: Gordan Kenny, Alex Harrison
100 Breast: Victor Jou
State Cut:
100 Fly: Brian Lee
50 Free: Brian Lee
Volunteer Positions:
The success of the season depends on your support. Please click this link to sign-up.
Coming Up Next Week:
Boys will be competing with Interlake Tuesday, December 17th at 8:30pm at Mary Wayte pool.
Wish us luck!!
For more information, please visit us at:
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SENIORS
Hey class of 2020 parents,
- The Class of 2020 has set up a touch base lite account. This allows parents to donate directly to the Class of 2020's prom and graduation fund. Every donation will help us lower the prom ticket price and create an amazing graduation! We appreciate every donation big or small!
- On January 14th, the class of 2020 will be hosting a dessert night with student performances in the commons from 7-9 pm. We would also love to have a silent auction to raise money for prom. If you have any silent auction items that you'd be willing to donate, please contact s-brekkel@bsd405.org.
Thank you so much for your support,
2020 Leadership
Class of 2020 Important Dates
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January 14th, 2020
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Senior Parent Night: Dessert, Fundraiser, Taking Care of Business
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May 16, 2020
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Prom
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June 14, 2020
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Baccalaureate
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June 16, 2020
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Senior Breakfast
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June 16, 2020
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Graduation, Cookie Reception and Grad Night
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JUNIORS
Hello Parents! Hope everyone is having a great December and a wonderful winter so far!
Upcoming events:
- Its Junior Year! We need your help Parents! Juniors are selling concessions at all
Basketball Home Games this winter season. All concessions sold MUST BE DONATED
BY PARENTS! To help donate contact s-moransa@bsd405.org for the signup page.
Any food donated can be turned into the Main office at Bellevue High School,
anytime during school hours. If unable to drop off at the high school, contact us
privately and a class officer may be able to pick it up.
Thank you so much to all the parents who have donated so far!
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns that's what I'm here for! Please contact me at s-moransa@bsd405.org or call/text me if urgent at (425)-349-8547. And remember, the blast is every week so be sure to look out for next week's update.
Have a great week! Thank you so much for all you support and help, keep up the amazing work parents, we couldn't do this without you!
Sincerely, the class of 2021
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SOPHOMORES
Hello Parents! It's winter now!
Updates:
- We are currently working on designing, purchasing and spreading the word for fuzzy socks that we will begin to sell soon. We are planning on ordering them in the next week, and are going for a medium sized quantity. They are $3.50 and we need to make 2 times profit so we will be selling them for 7 dollars.
If you have any inquiries, advice/suggestions, or concerns don't hesitate to contact me at
s-selcuke@bsd405.org
anytime. We truly appreciate your input to help us improve the Bellevue High experience for everyone!
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BELLEVUE DOWNTOWN ICE RINK FUNDRAISING
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THE UPSTANDERS: FILM + PANEL ON bULLYING
January 29, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$15
The brain science behind all forms of bullying. The film highlights how we can learn to make a difference together. Film begins at 7:00 pm.
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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
link:
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TEAM JAPANESE BLAST!
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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For our newsletter at any time by clicking on the link on top of this newsletter. Be sure to sign up for your student's graduating classes. You may also unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe button at the bottom of the newsletter.
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 Jia Ling(Janet) Liu and Rebekah Brown. 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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BHS Athletics/Activities
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PTSA Board
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PTSA Treasurers
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BHS Main Office
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425-456-7000
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