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LEARNING SCHEDULE
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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9:00 am - 9:50 am
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1st Period
Resources Available
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3rd Period
Resources Available
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5th Period
Resources Available
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7th Period
Resources Available
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Periods 1-4
Open Learning Lab
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10:00 am - 10:50 am
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2nd Period
Resources Available
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4th Period
Resources Available
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6th Period
Resources Available
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0 Period
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Periods 5-0 Open Learning Lab
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11:00 am - 11:30 am
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5th Period
Learning Lab
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7th Period
Learning Lab
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1st Period
Learning Lab
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3rd Period
Learning Lab
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11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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6th Period
Learning Lab
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0 Period
Learning Lab
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2nd Period
Learning Lab
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4th Period
Learning Lab
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Daily (time flexible)
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Pre-scheduled check-in with student(s), educator planning, collaboration, or professional development
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What is new this coming week:
- Schedules for all grade levels will now include daily flex time for educators to check-in with students, plan, collaborate, or complete professional development.
- Middle and High School schedules will include learning labs, which will provide additional connection points for students and teachers. Examples of learning lab activities during this time may include discussions, live meetings with students, video updates, additional resources, question and answer, or other small group learning support.
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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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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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| June 19, 2020 |
Last Day of School |
A more detailed BHS Main Calendar is
HERE
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BHS COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
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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.
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Update on Student Mask Project
Hello families of Bellevue High School!
As some of you may know, I have been trying to make protective gear and donate it to the medical staff that fight the COVID-19 virus on the front line. I asked the community of Bellevue High to help me in my efforts, and we were able to make 132 face shields and 72 face masks! Thank you to everyone that participated and helped donate the protective gear! Below are some pictures of the donations that have been provided to the UW Medical Center. Thank you!
~Alex Cho
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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
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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.
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SPRING SPORTS SENIORS 2020 - IN THEIR OWN WORDS!!
Hello Bellevue High School & BHS Community....in another effort to honor and celebrate our Senior Student Athletes this Spring, we have reached out to ALL of the individual Seniors and their parents who are participating in Athletics. We are asking that if students themselves would like to have a chance to comment on what being a student athlete means to them, any highlights or memories they'd want to share and any people that they'd want to thank have a chance to do so.
Senior Shout Outs - Girls Track and Field
Comments and thoughts written by Melantha Jenkins, Head Girls Track & Field Coach, and Assistant Coach Katy Howells
Katie Reid
Katie was one of the students who interviewed me for my coaching position. She is not only smart and a talented athlete, but also a natural leader. This is why I was not surprised to hear that she holds an elected position on ASB. Her peers and I value her opinions. She is a firecracker that will speak her mind and push for what she feel is right. The tremendous talents Katie has ranged so wide on the track that it was hard to decide what events she should do. This young lady would even go above and beyond to help coach high jump so her peers could have the opportunity to experience the event safe and correctly. I can't wait to see what the future has in store for her.
Amelia Simpson
Amelia may not be the tallest person in the room but her joyful smile and ginormous personality make her impossible to miss. Her positivity is absolutely contagious! Despite how much fun we're having, she always keeps a tight grip on reality, a huge sign that she is ready for the next step on life. She continually demonstrated self-control by understanding and listening to her body while training. She supported and uplifted her teammates in times that they it needed most, and if she couldn't be by their side participating, she was by their side encouraging. She was always present with a positive attitude. An attitude that I'm positive will help open many doors for her in the future.
In Their Own Words: Comments by Katie Reid, Class of 2020 Girls Track & Field
"I have been involved with basketball my whole life and was able to finish that season and was greatly looking forward to this track season. I can't tell you how excited I was every day to go to practice and see all of my teammates. Track season was my favorite time of the year. I was one of the only senior girl sprinters and the only jumper, but I never felt out of place on the track. I am so thankful for all that track brought me, the lessons, the friendships and so much more. I am thankful that it brought long jump into my life, something I became so passionate about. I was excited to compete with everyone this year and earn some medals and even though I am sad that it is over, I will be there cheering from the sidelines next year. Thank you Coach Jenkins and the rest of the coaching staff for always pushing me to be my best on the track and for your constant encouragement! I will miss you all."
Thank you Katie for your hard work, competitiveness and leadership through athletics!!! Good luck in all that you do!
Senior Shout Outs - Fastpitch Softball
Mason Murkar
3 year starter - Fr - Outfield, So/Jr - 3rd Base
2019 - 2nd team All Kingco
2019 - BHS Most Inspirational
Mason has been a strong and present leader not only of the Fastpitch diamond, but also within the halls of Bellevue High School. One of the standout aspects about who she is as a person is the "Natural Helper" mindset that she lives by. She is one of the few students who has the honor to care for BHS's beloved Steve Campbell as he makes his rounds in the mornings at BHS.
Thank you for your kind and caring leadership model. Also by showing the integrity it takes to earn success!!
Senior Shout Outs - Lacrosse
Comments from Coaches Welton, Whicker, Davidheiser, and the whole Bellevue Lacrosse Coaching Staff
It takes a special person to play lacrosse at Bellevue for the first time as a junior and be successful. Brandon is one of those special people. While he is a great athlete, his willingness to put himself out there and approach every obstacle without hesitation has been the catalyst for his success on the field. We're confident that inherent ability will also prove invaluable to his success off the field. Brandon, we are proud of you for putting yourself out there and achieving so much in such a short period of time. Never lose that fighting spirit!
In Their Own Words - Alex Ogbue, Boys Track & Field 2020
Alex Ogbue
"I moved to Bellevue high my junior year and decided I wanted to run track, something I had never done before, but I came to see that it was the best decision I could have made. Things like being the Kingco champs and going to state, to small things like hanging out before practice made track an irreplaceable part of high school for me. Someone asked why I would practice everyday rain or shine and in thinking about how to answer, I realized that I love it - because track gave me a chance not only to challenge myself but to learn from and challenge others. I can't say enough good things about my coach Tatum Taylor, who gave a chance to a newcomer, pushed me always to give my best, and went above and beyond to be there for all of us."
Be safe and well, Go Bellevue!!!
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SENIORS
Dear Senior Parents,
With much changing amidst the COVID-19 virus, we want to keep you informed of changes regarding graduation events. While we recognize that the logistics of gathering in the traditional ways (prom, baccalaureate, senior breakfast, graduation, grad night) are suspended until deemed safe and approved by the Governor, we remain cautiously optimistic that there may be opportunity to celebrate our Seniors later this summer. This is a great opportunity for creativity, a re-focus on priorities,
and lifelong solidarity amongst the Class of 2020 that will come from weathering this time together. If your home is anything like ours, we vacillate between disappointment and resiliency, often on a daily basis. In those lower moments, we try to look forward to after high school plans and adventures and the promise of better days ahead.
As a parent committee, recognizing and celebrating our children's accomplishments is a top priority. We are regularly discussing and considering alternative options in conjunction with the school and students. Should the current stay at home orders be lifted before the end of the summer and we can plan a safe event that follows state and local guidelines, we are ready to quickly create an opportunity for Seniors to gather, be recognized and say goodbyes. If summer timing is not possible, we will consider alternative dates for a future celebration to take place at some point over the next year. Please encourage your Senior to fill out the post-Town Hall survey as we will use these results to help guide our planning.
The following three statements will anchor our parent-planned summer celebration decision-making, based on state and local guidance:
1. There are no bans on large group gatherings that would limit our ability to gather.
2. The gathering can take place by August 1 to avoid possible conflict with college and university schedules.
3. We determine we can meet a high standard for health and safety.
All three of these statements must be true for a parent-planned summer celebration to proceed. As we move through the planning process, we will keep you updated and provide opportunity to share your ideas. We acknowledge that whatever direction we take, the gathering will look and feel different than in past years and will require flexibility on all our parts. For those who purchased Grad Night tickets, we are working reimbursement options and procedures and there will be more details forthcoming.
In addition, we are actively pursuing ideas for publicly honoring our Seniors before the end of the school year in order to send a message of support but does not tempt them to gather.
Sincerely,
The 2020 Graduation Events Parent Committee
Co-Chairs, Melinda Eley and Leslie Feller
Committee Members: Stephanie Charaf, Leslie Barry, Stephanie Dash, Christine Elmgren, Mary Kim, Natalie Littrell, Heather Serres, Sydney Scoma, Candice Soderquist
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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
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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