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2-3pm – Last Names A-L
3-4pm - Last Names M-Z
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Thanksgiving Break coming | No school Nov. 26-27
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As we get closer to holiday celebrations and breaks from online learning, we thought it would be helpful to share your student's bell schedule around the Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks.
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THANKSGIVING WEEK SCHEDULE
Asynchronous Day | Wednesday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day | Nov. 26, no school
DECEMBER
One hour early dismissal | Friday, Dec. 18, 9 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Winter Break | No school Dec. 21-Jan. 1
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Bucky's Home for Holidays helps make merry |
Thank you to those who brought gift cards for Bucky's Home for the Holidays to last Thursday's Library Curbside Pickup. We were touched by your generosity.
Bucky’s Home for the Holidays is intended to assist school families who have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and may not have the financial stability to enjoy the holiday season as much as many BHS families.
The BHS PTSA is still accepting donations of gift cards to Fred Meyer, Target, Starbucks, Safeway and other local businesses in the amount of $10 or more. Please bring purchased gift cards to the PTSA representative at the Yearbook/Library Curbside Pickup from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 24-25 in the North Parking Lot.
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Yearbooks coming Nov. 24-25, check pickup time! |
Students in grades 10-12 who have pre-purchased a 2019-20 yearbook (and paid all outstanding fines for the 19-20 school year) may pick up their yearbooks on Tuesday, Nov. 24 or Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the north entrance of the school off of Northwest 67th Street.
Pick up schedule: 2-3 p.m. – Last Names A-L | 3-4 p.m. - Last Names M-Z.
Yearbook sales for the School Year 19-20 will resume on Dec. 2, while supplies last. More information on the yearbook news page.
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Share art, poems & short stories with Ink Club |
Ink Club celebrates the creativity of students, be it through their sketches, painting, photography or writing.
Each year the club puts out an Ink Journal, featuring students' art and writing.
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Seattle Public Library offers free virtual tutoring |
Seattle Public Library has launched free virtual tutoring in a variety of subjects for K-12 students. This service will be available 7 days a week in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese and help is available in math, writing, science, history, foreign languages, college essay writing, AP courses, and more.
Sign up for Library Link using your SPS student ID and get access to thousands of free tutors today.
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Also BHS offering student-led online tutoring |
BHS offers free virtual tutoring, led by qualified student volunteers in a variety of core subjects. To sign up, go to http://calendly.com/bhs_tutoring and enter your information. That’s it! Make sure to check your email for meeting link and we’ll see you there!
Contact Teacher-Librarian Ms. TuesD Chambers at tschambers@seattleschools.org for more information or if you'd like to learn how to volunteer as a tutor and gain service hours. |
Say thanks through Ballard Appreciation page! |
During this time of Thanksgiving, it's easy to recognize someone in the Ballard High School Community whom you're thankful for! The Ballard Appreciation Club will make an awesome Instagram shoutout to these honorees!
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Note from the Nurse: Expressions of Gratitude
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What is gratitude? Gratitude is being thankful for what is valuable and meaningful to you. It actually is very good for your health. Practicing gratitude can bring you a sense a calmness and peace by helping to appreciate the positive things in life. So choose to savor every bite to eat. Bask in the sunshine when you step outside in the morning. Count your blessings before you sleep at night. And enjoy the smell of fresh brewed coffee when you wake in morning.
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BHS Teen Health Center available by appointment |
Did you know your student can get health care and confidential mental health therapy through the Teen Health Center (BTHC)? The BTHC also has free flu shots and sports physicals available by appointment.
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Student meals distribution sites |
SPS is offering free student meals at 40 school locations and eight bus routes. Meal sites are open Monday-Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (except for the Thanksgiving Break). For more information, check out the Student Meals page.
Reheatable Meals by FareStart: Monday through Friday, FareStart is providing reheatable prepared meals available for all families to pick up at school sites.
Weekend Meal Support: Meal support for weekends, provided by the Backpack Brigade and Food For Schools, offers non-perishable food items such as canned goods, snacks, juice, etc., is available for all families in need to pick up on Fridays.
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Counseling Center offers helpful resources |
Filling out college applications?
Check out Applying to College page for helpful links
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The Counseling Center's Applying to College resource guide has answers to commonly asked questions about applying to college as well as upcoming events and opportunities. The Applying to College webpage is updated often with new content and helpful links, including:
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Sign Up For Virtual College Visits | Naviance |
BHS is hosting Virtual College Visits this year via Naviance. Log onto your Naviance account to sign up. You will need to access the link for the College Visit at the assigned time on the day of the visit. Log onto Naviance and the link will be available at the same place you registered online (under Colleges > Visits).
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Virtual college visits this week include UW-Bothell |
Monday, Nov. 16
1:10-2 p.m. | Bellevue College
2:05-3 p.m. | Westminster College, Salt Lake City
Tuesday, Nov. 17
1:10- 2 p.m. | The New School, New York City
2:05-3 p.m. | Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Seattle
Wednesday, Nov. 18
9-9:45 a.m. | Thomas College, Waterville ME
9:45-10:30 a.m. | Seton Hall University, South Orange NJ
*10:30-11:15 a.m. | University of Connecticut
*10:30-11:15 a.m. | US Army
* Note: same time
Thursday, Nov. 19
1:10-2 p.m. | University of Washington - Bothell Campus
2:05-3 p.m. | FIDM - Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
Friday, Nov. 20
1:10-2 p.m. | Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
2:05-3 p.m. | University of California, San Diego
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Women's University Club Seattle Scholarship |
The Women's University Club of Seattle
seeks young women focused on the humanities and social sciences as well as those with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) goals to apply for its scholarship. Successful candidates reflect the Foundation’s values of innovative leadership, civic involvement, and personal growth.
Applications must be received no later than Feb. 16. Applications are available online at washboard.org under the search name Women’s University Club of Seattle Foundation. View the WUC Application Flyer for more details.
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Put books, games on hold for next Curbside Pickup |
Timed to coincide with the Grades 10-12 2019-20 Yearbook Pickup, the next Curbside Pickup will be 2-4 p.m. Nov. 24-25!
Put books and games -- everything you'll need for Thanksgiving Break -- on hold at bit.ly/BHSHolds.
Thank you to those who donated awesome books to the Library Book Drive at last week's Curbside Pickup. Your donations are helping to replace books students are unable to return during COVID.
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Learn about the BHS library or schedule time to chat! |
Want to learn more about engaging with the library as a Beaver Reader? Now you can pop-in online to say hello!
Book a time to Chat with Ms. TuesD Chambers! Stop by virtually with an appointment to talk about books, technology, or community building.
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The Show Must Go On!
Directors share how donations help BPA
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On Nov. 5, Ballard Performing Arts pulled back the curtains on its annual Direct Giving Campaign.
Ballard Performing Arts | How To Keep In Touch:
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Help those affected by COVID through Ballard Cares
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Office available to help with questions during closure |
The Main Office is staffed 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays by Cindy Peterson and Rayna Bauer who are only available via their linked emails or phone at 206-252-1000.
During remote learning, parents/guardians can report absences either by sending an email to the Ballard HS Attendance Office at: ballardhs.attendance@seattleschools.org or by calling the Main Office at (206) 252-1000. If you leave a voice mail message please be sure to include your student’s name, your name, reason for the absence, and the date of absence.
Helpful quick links:
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Order your BHS Duffel Bag through Nov. 16 |
The Athletic Booster Club's Duffel Bag pre-order sale is coming to an end. The online store is open through Monday, Nov. 16. Each bag is custom-made by Jensen-Lee of sturdy canvas in BHS colors and personalized for your student. These bags make excellent holiday gifts; the mini duffel is the perfect purse to show your Beaver Spirit!
Bags will be shipped to the Beaver Gear Team in mid-December in time for holiday distribution. The team will notify you by email when yours has arrived. Act now as this sale only happens twice a year!
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Parks & Rec Teen Hubs offer academic support |
Seattle Parks & Rec Department is providing free community spaces for students grades 6-12 to engage in SPS remote learning. Students are required to bring laptops or tablets to access learning platforms. Lunch is provided daily. Registration is required. |
School Board meeting remotely during COVID |
Seattle School Board Meetings are currently being held remotely.
To learn more about the School Board and their work, public meetings, and upcoming policy initiatives, visit the Board webpage.
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COMMUNITY ARTS, CULTURE, ACTION |
The BHS PTSA offers these Community Activities for informational purposes & does not necessarily support activities or views presented therein. |
Shelter Fest Seattle Nov. 15 |
Check out day two of the online Shelter Fest music festival on Sunday, Nov. 15, a fundraiser founded by former BHS student, Cosmo Rossi, and his brother Lorenzo.
Shelter Fest Seattle is an online music festival designed to amplify the voices of local Black artists and to support local Black-owned businesses. More info here.
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SPL Teen Fall Library Challenge |
Teens can enter to win a $30 book store gift card by filling out all the squares on the Teen Library Challenge card, linked above.
Email your completed Teen Library Challenge PDF card to teens@spl.org by Dec. 31 for your chance to win!
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Check out SPL digital materials thru Library Link |
All SPS students already have Library Link accounts to access digital SPL resources.
The Library Link ID is always 990000 (4 zeroes) followed by the 7-digit student ID number (available on report cards or the Source > grades and attendance tab, right beneath the student's name). PIN is birth month and date (mmdd).
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Virtual Romeo & Juliet stars BHS senior Stellan Rude |
Directed by Anna Klein, the show streams live at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 2 p.m. Nov. 22
Admission is FREE but donations are encouraged -- simply join Penguin Productions on its YouTube channel.
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UW winter high school enrichment |
The University of Washington is offering school-year enrichment courses for high school students. Classes offered in the winter session include:
- Coding in Java II
- Algorithmic Thinking: Programming Fundamentals
- Writers Workshop
Registration deadline is Dec. 28 and courses begin Jan. 5, running twice weekly in the evenings over 10 weeks. For details visit program website
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BHS needs parent volunteers, even during building closure |
Don’t forget to sign up to be a BHS volunteer!
Start with the volunteer questionnaire to let us know your interests. One remote option is helping the PTSA put archived information on a new website.
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BHS PTSA Board next meets on 7 p.m. Dec. 3 |
PTSA Board meetings are held monthly and are open to all, although only board and committee members may actively vote.
Following Thursdays at 7 p.m.: Dec. 3, Jan. 7, March 4, April 8 and May 6
Following Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.: Feb. 11 and June 10
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Sign up for the BHS PTSA here! |
Become a member of the BHS PTSA here and help drive our mission of supporting our school through fundraising, volunteerism, grant support, holiday gifting to families in need and more!
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BHS PTSA social media links |
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The BHS PTSA offers Community Resources for informational purposes & does not necessarily support activities or views presented therein.
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Seattle Promise is offering workshops for students and families to complete the FAFSA/WASFA with step-by-step guidance online. There are two more workshops on Nov. 19 and Dec. 1. You must register in advance at the Washington Student Achievement Council website.
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PNA Virtual College Application/Admission Seminar with Dr. Mark Hofer on Nov. 17 |
The Phinney Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a free virtual College Application/Admission Seminar for high school junior and senior families from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Dr. Mark Hofer helps students find, get admitted to, and graduate from great colleges and universities that will best serve their academic, social, financial, and personal needs. He guides students and their families through the application and admissions process to identify the best colleges while maintaining a focus on graduating with as little debt as possible.
Dr. Hofer received a doctorate in education and a master’s degree in teaching from Seattle University. He is a graduate of UC Irvine’s College Counseling program and is one of only four Certified Educational Planners (CEP) in Washington state. Mark was also the college admissions advisor and taught leadership for 10 years at the Bezos Family Foundation. With other degrees in the sciences, Mark has also worked in psychology, physiology, biology, chemistry, physics, and aerospace research labs and has taught high school science and psychology. To register, email Mark Hofer at mark@yourcollegematters.com.
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Do You Have an Announcement for the BHS PTSA Newsletter?
Submit content (appropriate and relevant to Ballard High School or Community) by 5 p.m. Thursday (1 or 2 weeks before your event ) to the BHS Newsletter Editor email at ballardhighnews@gmail.com. Please submit posts no more than 100 words and include relevant URLs, contact info and a small graphic (if available). Editor has 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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