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LEARNING SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 6 - APRIL 10
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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1
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Period Resources
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3
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Additional Resources from Periods 1-4
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10:00 - 11:00am
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Additional Resources from Periods 5-0
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0 Period Resources
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What is new this coming week:
- Students are expected to attend any scheduled sessions with their teachers and to complete the learning opportunities that are provided
- Educators will document any students who have not engaged with learning experiences in order to ensure we do not lose any educational opportunities for any of our students
- You will find a strong focus on supporting seniors, including guidance on what they will need for success before the end of the year. Schools have already begun directly communicating and working with seniors to ensure they are on track
- For families looking for additional opportunities to enrich learning, the following resources are recommended: Elementary Resources, Middle and High School Resources
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AP TESTING UPDATE FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD
Last week, the College Board posted an update regarding proctoring of AP Exams. See their website for full details in
their announcement. A few highlights are listed here:
- The College Board is providing free remote learning opportunities.
- They're investing in the development of a new at-home testing option.
- Traditional face-to-face exam administrations will not take place.
- For each AP subject, there will be 2 different testing dates. The exam schedule and make-up exam dates can be found here.
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WOLVERINE GUARD ACTIVITY
Greetings from the BHS Wolverine Guard Chairs!
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The number of hours necessary to complete Wolverine Guard for the 2019-2020
school year is now 80.
2. The deadline for submitting WG paperwork for the 2019-2020 school year remains
unchanged: April 30th, 2020.
3. New this year, online submission of the WG application and time log sheets will be
allowed and is preferred.
WG applications and time logs should be emailed to
wolverineguard@bellevuehighptsa.com.
Exceptions to online submissions will be made on case by case basis. For that please
email
wolverineguard@bellevuehighptsa.com.
Here are the links for the required WG paperwork:
Ady Chan and Annie Roth, Wolverine Guard co-chairs 2019-2020
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UPDATE ON THE REFLECTION STATE ENTRIES
Congrats to Zihan (Jonathan) Sun who received the Outstanding Interpretation awards for his music composition "Identity" from State! All "Outstanding Interpretation" awardees have been forwarded to the NPTA round.
Typically artwork is returned at the convention. (TBD at the moment)
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REVISED MEAL SERVICE OPTIONS
Please see attached summary information regarding meal service options available through Nutrition Services. Families now have two options, curbside pick or pre-order.
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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.
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Spring Break - All Offices and School are Closed |
A more detailed BHS Main Calendar is
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BHS COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
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BHS COMMUNITY SUPPORT
This week, 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.
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Help with errands
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If you are in need of assistance with grocery shopping, pharmacy, or other errands, please reach out to
Karina
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who can help with curbside drop offs!
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Medical Community Support
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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
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We need your help!
Hello families of Bellevue High School! As you know, COVID-19 is affecting everyone right now, especially people in the medical staff. Nurses and doctors are starting to run out of PPE (personal protective equipment) while fighting on the front lines against coronavirus. That is why I am asking everyone to participate with me in creating homemade protective equipment such as face masks and face shields to donate to hospitals. With everyone currently home right now and a lot of time to spare, we can all work together to help in the fight against coronavirus. In addition, if you do choose to participate, there is a possibility that you might earn volunteer hours. If interested in helping, see below for more information.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP:
You can create or donate any type of protective gear that hospitals need. These are: N95 masks, surgical masks, gloves, face shields, wipes and disinfectants, and gowns.
This can be done at your own house and get materials from local shops or online. Or if you want to help but don't have materials, let me know.
Here are some links below that show good examples on how to make face masks or shields.
Face Masks:
Face Shields:
In addition, please try to make face shields clear and easy to see through for the convenience of doctors and nurses.
If you want, you can write a small message for the medical workers expressing your support and gratitude.
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Athletics are currently on-hold as part of the COVID-19 response. In the meantime, we wanted to take the chance to highlight some of our amazing Senior athletes and musicians we have here at BHS! Check in each week for more senior highlights!
OUR FABULOUS LACROSSE SENIORS
Sophie has been an integral part of our offense for the last four years. She is a quick, smart attacker, with a knack for finding small spaces and sneaking away from defenders. Involved with the program since 4th grade, Sophie is also a dedicated and loyal teammate, always ready with a positive word and a smile. She was selected as a 2020 captain in part due to overwhelming support from her teammates. Sophie is also a fantastic youth coach, working mostly with the first and second graders. Watching her share her love of the game with the little ones has been wonderful to watch. Sophie was accepted to her first choice school, UW, and plans to attend in the fall.
Kate O'Hara
Kate O'Hara has absolutely anchored our defense for four years now. She has grown into a fantastic and vocal leader, always ready to bring up her teammates, offer them direction, and assist with newer players. Kate is fiercely competitive, incredibly determined, and brings a quiet intensity to the field. She was a great choice as a 2020 captain due to her on-field expertise and years of experience. Kate has been with this program since 5th grade, played for multiple select teams over the course of her career, volunteered with our youth program, and is also an incredible student!
Kate Kooley
Kooley is one of the most coachable athletes I have ever worked with, and has made an incredible transformation over the last three years. From leading the JV team sophomore year, to utility player on varsity junior year, to a confident and strong starting attacker her senior year, Kooley has worked so hard to develop her skills and carve out her role on this team. She is a wonderfully supportive teammate - friendly, encouraging, and welcoming to everyone. She will attend UW in the fall - we will miss her laid-back vibe, warm personality, and drive to better both herself and her teammates
Go Bellevue!!!
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SENIORS
With much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 virus and how it will impact the end of the school year, we know that many Seniors and parents have questions regarding graduation events. While we do not know exactly how the current situation will evolve, we do anticipate that this graduation season will be different than in years past and will require flexibility on all our parts.
We are working closely with the school district to develop contingency plans and advocate safe ways to recognize and celebrate our Seniors. As plans evolve, we will make sure to communicate through The Blast. We welcome creative ideas and suggestions on ways to honor graduation events with a twist toward social distancing awareness. Please email lesliefeller@outlook.com and melinda.eley@comcast.net to pass your ideas along.
We encourage Seniors to participate in both upcoming Virtual Town Halls for Graduating Seniors (details sent in email from Dr. Anderson on April 3rd):
- Thursday, April 9th from 2-3pm hosted by Superintendent Ivan Duran for all BSD Seniors
- Monday, April 20th from 1:45-2:45pm hosted by Principal Vic Anderson for Bellevue High Senior Class
Stay safe!
Leslie Feller and Melinda Eley
Co-Chairs, Class of 2020 Graduation Events
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JUNIORS
Every year the junior class at BHS has a raffle to raise funds to lower the cost of senior events such as prom and graduation.
Our raffle includes: 4 Night Getaway in a villa at the Westin Los Cabos for 6 guests, Cabo restaurant giftcard, and $750 cash.
Our goal is to raise $30,000 by selling 2,000 raffle tickets for $15 each.
We still need a few more sellers to sell just 25 tickets each to achieve our goal! You may sell tickets to other BHS parents, co-workers, family members, or you may purchase them yourselves. You will have until the drawing on April 23 to sell them. We will provide email templates and marketing materials to help you sell.
We also really need parents to buy tickets! THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR FABULOUS SELLERS BELOW! Please contact one if you would like to purchase.
| Sarah Allen |
Shannen Jensen |
Carrie Powell |
| Kristyn Arnold |
Marji Jochums |
Liz Quick |
| Mishele Barnard |
Liz Johnson |
Jen Ramos |
| Karla Bennett |
Marilyn Johnson |
Kea Rensch |
| Jill Birkeland |
Laura Kagle |
Sienna Rubel |
| Diana Bowar |
Dana Kenny |
Joni Scalzo |
| Lori Broznowski |
Tracy Kruger |
Leigh Schiller |
| Ligia Calvo |
Rachel Li |
Debbie Scott |
| Ady Chan |
MaryAnne Luis |
Jodi Scribner |
| Yong Chen |
Xunmei Man |
Annette Seats |
| Stephanie Dash |
Priscilla McAughan |
Lisa Seigle |
| Julie Descamp |
Renee McGahan |
Sinead Shah |
| Laurie Eide |
Mark Mecham |
Laney Shorett |
| Amy Elwell |
Carrie Montague |
Diana Swanson |
| Tracey Ferriss |
Alane Moran |
Jami Swasand |
| Noel Fowler |
Bird Nelson |
Di Thomas |
| Jaye Friedman |
Aimee Nelson |
Juliet Vong |
| Jill Goffe |
Lisa Park |
Laura Weingaertner |
| Tami Hansen |
Pam Phillips |
Lee White |
| Rise Hirsch |
Gretchen Pingree |
Jennifer Whittier |
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SOPHOMORES
If you have any inquiries, advice/suggestions, or concerns don't hesitate to contact me at
s-fangst@bsd405.org
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!
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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
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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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