Weekly Update
May 19, 2021
From the Dean's Office
GUIDANCE FOR FULLY VACCINATED STUDENTS
Bishop Blanchet has adopted CDC guidelines for students who have been fully vaccinated. As outlined by the CDC, people are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 ≥2 weeks after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or ≥2 weeks after they have received a single-dose vaccine. A copy of a student’s COVID-19 vaccination card must be submitted via email to the Dean's Office. Fully vaccinated students can:
  • Refrain from quarantine and testing following a known exposure if asymptomatic.
  • Resume domestic travel and refrain from testing before or after travel, or self-quarantine after travel.
  • Refrain from testing before leaving the United States for international travel (unless required by the destination) and refrain from self-quarantine after arriving back in the United States.

FAMILIES AWAITING COVID TEST RESULTS
As a reminder, if any household member is awaiting COVID-19 test results, please refrain from sending your student for in-person learning or in-person activities until the results of that test are known. 

OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
Bishop Blanchet has adopted CDC guidelines for all out of state travel. Those returning from out of state have two quarantine options:
  1. Forgo a COVID-19 test and quarantine for 10 days upon returning from out of state travel. After day 10, eligible to return to in-person learning and in-person activities.
  2. Get tested 5 days after out of state travel and stay home/self quarantine for the full 7 days, even with a negative test. 
  • Those who decide to return after 7 days are required to submit their negative COVID-19 test result to the Dean’s Office prior to returning to in-person learning and in-person activities. 

Families traveling out of state are required to complete this form. School personnel will communicate a return date for in-person learning and in-person activities. We feel it is important to reiterate that public health guidance is to avoid non-essential travel. This protocol has been developed to address the occurrence of essential travel. If you have any questions, please contact the Dean’s Office

REQUIRED REPORTING OF POSITIVE CASE OF COVID-19
If a student or member of their household tests positive for COVID-19, families must notify the Dean’s Office by contacting Chris Bilanko, Dean of Students, and follow the BBHS COVID-19 Community Protocols prior to returning to campus or participating in any school-sponsored activity. This information will remain confidential and allow the school to initiate its communication protocols. Any student who does not follow BBHS COVID-19 Community Protocols will face disciplinary consequences and may be prohibited from participating in on-campus learning and extracurricular activities. In the event of a positive case in our student body, faculty or staff, Bishop Blanchet will communicate to the entire community and work directly with families if their student is impacted. 

Chris Bilanko
Dean of Students
From the Food Services Department
PREORDER LUNCH SERVICE FOR GREEN DAYS
The BBHS Cafeteria Team is providing box lunches for purchase on Green Days. The box lunch includes a sandwich or entree salad, chips, and dessert for $6.00. Students must bring their own water bottle or beverage each day.

Please click here to preorder lunch for Monday, May 24 and/or Thursday, May 27. The deadline to pre-lunch for next week is tomorrow, Thursday, May 20 at 12 p.m.

Lunches will be charged to the student's RevTrak Food Service account. If you anticipate purchasing lunches, please ensure funds are available on the account. Families can access their Food Service account (or create a new one) by clicking the RevTrak icon on the BBHS website Parents tab.

Katy Mathews
Director of Food Service
From the Athletic Department
APRIL SPIRIT BAG ORDERS HAVE ARRIVED
The Spirit Bag order (placed in April) have arrived, and are available for pick up during school hours in the Athletic Office. Please email Laura Fieser with any questions. 

BBHS NFHS LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE 
Each week the Bishop Blanchet Athletic Department will post our streaming schedule on the main Athletic Page of the BBHS website. Our goal is to stream as many events as possible, to allow for our community to see our incredible student athletes in action. To access the streaming platform, NFHS Network, please click here, create an account, and search Bishop Blanchet.

Upcoming Livestream Games
Wednesday, May 19
  • JV Girls Basketball @ Holy Names 5:45 p.m. (Youtube)
  • JV Boys Basketball @ O’Dea 5:45 p.m. (NFHS Network)
  • Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. O’Dea 7 p.m. (NFHS Network)
  • Varsity Girls Basketball @ Holy Names 7:15 p.m. (Youtube)
  • Varsity Boys Basketball @ O’Dea 7:30 p.m. (NFHS Network)
Thursday, May 20
Friday, May 21
  • Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Nathan Hale 5:45 p.m. (NFHS Network)
  • Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Nathan Hale 7:30 p.m. (NFHS Network)
Saturday, May 22
Monday, May 24
Wednesday, May 26
Thursday, May 27
  • Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Seattle Prep 7 p.m. (NFHS Network)
Saturday, May 29
  • JVC Girls Basketball @ Seattle Prep 9 a.m. (Youtube)

Sean Gaskill
Athletic Director
From the Office of Diversity and International Programs
MAC FAMILY UNITY NIGHT
Calling all BBHS families! Please join us this Friday, May 21 from 6-9:30 p.m. in the BBHS Quad for the 3rd Annual MAC Family Unity Night. It will be a celebration of community, food and culture, and we are thrilled to return to an in-person event with social distancing guidelines in place.

This year's MAC FUN will be picnic style, so pack your favorite picnic dinner and camping chair, and join in on the fun! Or, purchase a delicious dinner from the "Off the Rez" food truck.

There will be raffle prizes and entertainment for all to enjoy. This event is FREE and meant for the entire Brave community, so bring the whole family! Please RSVP here by tomorrow, May 20!

Janah Valenzuela
Director of Diversity and International Student Services
From the Campus Ministry Office
DIAPER DRIVE FOR PREPARES PROGRAM ENDS MAY 20
All BBHS students, faculty and staff are invited to participate a diaper drive for the PREPARES program, by donating wipes and size 5 or 6 diapers by Thursday, May 20. Please consider ordering diapers from this Amazon Wish List and ship your donation directly to BBHS. PREPARES is a Seattle Archdiocesan program that supports families of infants and young children with material, emotional, and spiritual support. Thanks for your support!

Rachel Longest
Director of Campus Ministry
Social Emotional Health
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Tomorrow, Thursday, May 20 is Mental Health Action Day. For ideas on how to take action to support your mental health or the health of a loved one click here. Visit Mental Health America for more important resources including tools for handling hard times and the benefits of social support and connection.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING COMMITTEE
BBHS is launching a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee for the 2021-2022 school year to prioritize the social and emotional health of our community. We are looking for rising Junior and Senior student volunteers to help drive this effort and ensure the voice of the student body is heard and supported. If you think your student might be interested please encourage them to fill out this application by Thursday, June 3. Students may email Ms. Overman with any questions.

Kaitlyn Overman
Social Emotional Counselor
From the Counseling Office
FINAL TRANSCRIPTS TO COLLEGES
Final transcripts will be sent to the "College Attending" students list in Naviance in late June, after final grades are completed. If plans change, seniors need to speak with their counselor immediately. Students may not submit enrollment deposits to more than one school. In compliance with NACAC best practices, BBHS will submit each student's final transcripts to only one college. Final transcripts will also be sent to NCAA and NAIA for those students who have registered.

HELPING YOUR GRAD TRANSITION TO COLLEGE
There are many important issues to consider as your student transitions to college. Take a look at some ways to support your student here

Stephen Russell
Head School Counselor
From the Performing and Fine Arts Department
SPRING MUSICAL MOVIE: SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye! We are thrilled to share our Spring Musical, Some Enchanted Evening with songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein with you! Check out our movie trailer and get a taste of the fun and excitement!
 
The Premier Movie showing of Some Enchanted Evening will be Tuesday, May 25 at 9 p.m. in the Quad under the big tent. We have a few $10 seats left. Click here to order your ticket now! The show is first come, first served, and all tickets must be purchased in advance.
 
You can also preorder on-demand viewing access for just $15 through our Broadway on Demand site. On-demand access to the show runs Friday, May 28 at 7 p.m. through Sunday, May 30 at 11:59 p.m.
VIRTUAL ART SHOWCASE
If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that despite a global pandemic, creativity can thrive!
Take the opportunity to check out the masterpieces created this year by our talented BBHS student artists, at our Virtual Art Showcase!

The show goes live on Wednesday, May 26 at 3 p.m. Follow @bb_bravesart on Instagram for more content!


Corey Eriksen
Performing & Fine Arts Department Chair
From the Development Office
BBHS GOLF CLASSIC RETURNS
After a COVID year hiatus, the Bishop Blanchet Golf Classic returns! Everyone in the BBHS community is invited to join in the fun at Willows Run Golf Course.

Date: Monday, June 14
Time: 7 a.m. check in begins - 8 a.m. shotgun start
Where: Willows Run Golf Course, 10402 Willows Rd. Redmond, WA 98052
Cost: One time low price of $120 per golfer!
What: Registration includes green fees, range balls, golf cart, continental breakfast, boxed lunch and social hour with appetizers

Mary Beard
Development Director
From the Spirit Store
FLANNEL PJ PANTS ARE BACK
The always-popular plaid flannel PJ pants are back in stock, and they're flying off the shelves! Place an order today and get a pair before they're gone.

Email the Spirit Store if you have a question, or a suggestion for an item you'd like to see carried!

Kelley Kane
Brave Cave Coordinator
Summer Camp
SUMMER LACROSSE CAMP
Play “the fastest game on two feet!” Join us June 14-18 for the BBHS Boys Lacrosse Camp. The morning session for 3rd-5th graders runs 9-11:30 a.m., and the afternoon session for 6th-8th graders runs 12-3 p.m. Players of all positions and skill levels are welcome. Through a fun environment, players will be challenged to improve essential skills and build confidence. The camp is broken into three parts: drills, competitions, and scrimmages, giving players the opportunity to try out new skills in game play daily. It's lax time!

Click here for more information and to register. Note: we are fully committed to student and employee safety and following public health guidelines. Cancellations due to COVID-19 will be fully refunded.

Nick Padrnos
Brave Summer Coordinator
Job Opportunities
JOIN THE BISHOP BLANCHET TEAM
Bishop Blanchet is seeking qualified candidates for several current openings.
Please refer to our Careers page for details.

Bishop Blanchet committed to attracting and retaining outstanding individuals to reflect the racial, cultural and gender diversity of our student population. We actively seek candidates of different backgrounds who are devoted to engaging and inspiring a high-achieving and well-rounded student population to be leaders, in and out of the classroom.