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PRINCIPAL COFFEE ~ THIS
WEDNESDAY
Please join us this Wednesday, October 9th, in the Library from 8:15am - 9:15am. Our topic is School-wide Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Guest presenters include Mr. Cochrun, Assistant Principal, and Brad Carmen, School Resource Officer.
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NEW BLAST REGISTRATION PROCESS
To make sure that we are reaching as many of our Wolverine Families as possible, we are moving to a new Blast registration process starting in early October. We will be using the class information from the registrar to make sure families are on the correct lists to get both the weekly Blasts and also any special editions for the specific classes. If you are a grandparent/other family member/community member receiving the Blast to stay connected, don't worry, you will still receive the Blast!
During the gap month before we finish the data transition, if you are
- A parent from the Class of 2019 and have additional students continuing through BHS, or
- You have multiple children at BHS
Please click the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this email to update your profile as soon as possible. This will guarantee you receive all the Blast newsletter you supposed to get.
Our goal is to make this as seamless as possible, but mistakes may happen. If you do notice that you haven't received the weekly Blast you can still go to the
sign up link and register.
Thank you for your understanding and patience!
Janet Liu & Rebekah Brown
Blast Co-Editors
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT 2019-2020
- Important Information on Deadlines for Registration, Ordering, Payments
The College Board has made significant changes this year to the registration and ordering process and to the payment deadlines. Due to this, our processes and payment deadline has also changed.
Students have registered for the AP Courses on their College Board accounts this month which has enabled them to access to the online resources offered by the College Board and at the same time register for the course exams.
This registration process does not mean their exam is ordered. Consistent with prior years, the exam is ordered for your student based on your payment. Please see below for detailed information:
Exam Cost Information
1. Exam cost is $94 per exam, late fee is $40 per exam for payment made after order deadline November 1st.
2. How do we make a payment for the exam fees?
Payments will be accepted on your student's school account. Please follow directions on the Touchbase pages as the exam fees will NOT be placed on student accounts this year. https://touchbase.bsd405.org/ Payment is also accepted at school's accounting window.
3. Students on fee waivers are to notify the accounting office if they intend to take the exam. If notified fees are waived. If not notified NO Exam is Ordered. Late exam fees are NOT fee waiverable.
4. Inability to pay should not be a reason for a student not taking an exam. Scholarship opportunities are available for families and students who would benefit from financial assistance but not on the fee waiver program. Forms are available in the Counseling Center. Completed forms to be processed prior to October 15th, payments are due prior to deadline, November 1.
5. Students who wish to self- study for an exam are to contact Lynn Semler, AP Coordinator at semlerl@bsd405.org to arrange for registration.
6. Our current district policy is no refunds after exam order has been placed
7. If your student is unable to commit to taking an exam by November 1st, a partial payment of $40 will be accepted with full payment due no later the February 1st. This is not eligible for scholarship funds. If your student decides not to take the exam the $40 fee will NOT be reimbursed.
Students who choose this option please contact Lynn Semler, semlerl@bsd405.org to sign an agreement.
Late Testing/Testing Conflicts/Students w/Testing Accommodations
- Late testing is still allowed for College Board Allowed Circumstances; testing conflicts, academic or athletic event, emergency situations (serious injury, illness or family tragedy)
- January 17th is the College Board due date for coordinating testing accommodations for students.
Please work with your student's counselor if accommodations are not already approved for Advanced Placement Testing.
If you have additional questions regarding the Advanced Placement exam registration, ordering, payment process this year, please contact
Lynn Semler, AP Coordinator at
semlerl@bsd405.org
Thank you!!!
Lynn Semler
Office Manager|Bellevue High School
10416 SE Wolverine Way
Bellevue, WA 98004
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NOW OPEN: FALL 2019 ENRICHMENT FUND GRANT CYCLE
The Fall 2019 grant cycle is open. We are looking forward to your grant submissions. The BHS PTSA offers grants for items or opportunities that enhance the student experience. We encourage requests from anyone within the BHS community including student clubs, student activities, athletic organizations and educational/administrative departments.
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Grant submissions are due Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 3 PM
Grants Committee Advisory Meeting:
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 (3:45 - 5:45 PM)
Grants Committee Allocation Meeting:
Thursday, November 14, 2019 (8:30 - 10:30 AM)
Grant submission forms, program and process information can be found on the PTSA
Website Grants Page.
For additional Grants program information contact
Kelly Silver, PTSA Grants Chair
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BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION'S FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
The Bellevue Schools Foundation's Fall fundraising campaign is underway! Our goal is to raise $300,000 this Fall from parents like YOU. Public funding is not enough to fund the exceptional programming that makes Bellevue Schools the best in the Nation. Donate HERE or at BellevueSchoolsFoundation.org to fund the following programs in our schools:
- Training for 40+ additional counselors to address student stress, anxiety and depression;
- Training for teachers to integrate cutting-edge Computer Science curriculum in every classroom;
- Libraries in our classrooms with characters and narratives that reflect our District's global culture;
- Mentoring programs that provide one-on-one support for students in need;
- And more!
On October 22 and 23rd, all donations over $100 made on these two days will be matched 1:1 during our Annual Clickathon event. Stay tuned for more information on ways to donate in October to make sure our students have everything they need to succeed. |
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REFLECTIONS
This year's Reflections Theme is
"Look Within"
Show the world your creativity, your inner artist, your passion ...
Please fill in forms completely and accurately, and also verify that your submission follow all the rules listed. Only complete and accurate entries will be considered and moved to judging process.
Entry Submission due date: 11/10 4:00pm at BHS Counseling Center.
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BEAUTIFUL, AFFORDABLE & EASY-TO-ORDER
CORSAGES AND BOUTONNIERES FOR HOMECOMING
Proceeds benefit the Class of 2020
All corsages and boutonnieres come with white roses & your choice of accent color (see selections below).
Choose a rhinestone bracelet and/or add rhinestone bling, if desired (extra charge).
Orders due by Sunday, October 27th.
Order early - last year we sold out! We will take late orders depending on stock, but no guarantees.
PICK UP ORDERS at the BHS FRONT ENTRANCE Saturday, November 2nd
11:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Questions? Contact Kristen Edelhertz at
edelhertz@gmail.com
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SAVE THE DATE for the "FILL THE TRUCK" GOODWILL FUNDRAISER
BRING YOUR GOODWILL DONATIONS TO THE "FILL THE TRUCK" EVENT AND SUPPORT THE BELLEVUE HIGH BAND ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 26th.
Help the Bellevue High School Band Boosters raise money by cleaning out your closets and garage. Goodwill is bringing a truck to BHS on Saturday, October 26th to accept donations of used goods. Normally, Goodwill does not pay when you donate your stuff, but they have a special program for schools. The more trucks we can fill, the more money to support the Bellevue High Band (and you'll get a donation tax receipt).
Bellevue High School Lower Parking Lot
Saturday, October 26th
9am - 12pm
This is a fundraiser for the Bellevue High Band Boosters
Melissa Young and AJ Brush
Co-chairs, Goodwill "Fill the Truck"
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THANK YOU JUNIOR CLASS
Thank you Junior class for hosting a wonderful Staff Appreciation Luncheon last Wednesday. Teachers and staff really enjoyed all the delicious dishes. It was a great success!
Special thanks to those who participated. We couldn't have done this without YOU!
Stacey Morales, Linda Taggart, Jennifer Whittier, Myoungju Baek, Misook Eum, Joni Scalzo, Kayo Yamaji, Laura Kagle, Bird Nelson,
Phyllis White, Leigh Schiller, Gina Dattilo, Yong Chen, Janet Liu, Hyunjin Kwon, Qiuya Li, Hong Chen, Namhee Kim, Xiaojing Wu, Ady Chan,
Lin Ma, Sinead Shah, Lisa Hester, Angelica Palladino, Charlene Lee, Elham Foroutan, Thien-Di Do, Dali Wu, Jii Goffe, Sviatlana Pestava, Johanna MacMichael,
Liz Johnson, Leslie Howard, Rakhi Aggarwal, Liping Wu
Thank you again,
BHS Staff Appreciation Luncheon committee,
Charlene Lee, Jungyeol Kim, Lori Broznowski
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EDUCATION CONNECTION - October 10th and 14th
The Community Engagement Committee (a joint venture of BSF, PTSA, and BSD) is excited to announce our first Education Connection of the 2019-2020 school year.
Hear our resident expert, Melissa deVita, Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations of the Bellevue School District, discuss state funding, the impact on the Bellevue School District, and your property taxes.
Two sessions are available for this special program. Join us
Thursday, October 10th, from 11:30am to 1:00pm or
Monday, October 14 from 7:00pm-8pm. Both sessions are in the Rainier Room at WISC. A lite lunch is offered at the October 10th session at 11:30 and the program is from 12pm - 1pm.
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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 Curse of Dracula and Haunted Halls
October 24th & 25th @
6-6:55 pm Haunted Halls - 7:00 pm Show Starts
Join the Theater Arts program as they put a fresh spin on an old classic. AND... Haunted Halls is back by popular demand! The Haunted Halls are appropriate for all ages, they will be in group tours and each tour will have either an Angel for children 10 and under or a Demon for tours 10 and above. Walk through multiple spooky rooms for a fright and delight!
Concessions Available for Purchase (cash) at each show
FREE SHOW - DONATIONS WELCOME (suggested donation $5-10 per person)
NEXT THEATER BOOSTER MEETING:
10/9 in the BHS Black Box Theater. All are welcome.
View our performance schedule, purchase tickets, donate etc.
bhsdramaboosters.org
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SAVE THE DATE: ACT OR SAT PRACTICE TEST
Hey Wolverines!
Calling All
Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen
Princeton Review is offering full-scale practice SAT or ACT tests at Bellevue High School
$35.00 Per Student
Saturday Nov. 23rd,
2019
9:00 am -1:15 pm
Student check-in 8:30 am
Registration closes Nov.15
For Additional information Contact
Ph. 206.472.7973
Funds Benefit Bellevue H.S. Class of 2022
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October 9
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Principal Coffee, 8:15am - 9:15am in the Library
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October 11
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Teacher Professional Day - No School for Students
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October 15
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Picture Re-Takes
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October 16
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Super Wednesday
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November 1
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Homecoming Assembly, Parade, & Football Game
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November 2
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Homecoming Dance
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November 6
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Last Day of 1st Quarter
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A more detailed BHS Main Calendar is
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BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS - Oct. 7th to Oct. 12th, 2019
Monday October 7th
Boys Varsity Golf vs. Liberty High School @ Overlake Golf Club 3:00pm
Boys Varsity Water Polo at Ingraham High School 9:00pm
Girls Varsity, Junior Varsity & C Team Volleyball at Mercer Island High School JVC 5:15pm, JV 5:15pm, Varsity 7:00pm
Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity Soccer vs. Mercer Island High School
@ Bellevue High
School
JV 5:30pm, Varsity 7:30pm
Girls C Team Soccer at Newport High School 7:30pm
Tuesday October 8th
Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Juanita High School @ Lake Washington High School 3:45pm
Boys Junior Varsity Tennis vs. Juanita High School
@ Bellevue High School
4:00pm
Girls Swimming & Diving vs. Newport High School @ Mary Wayte Pool, Mercer Island 8:30pm
Wednesday October 9th
Boys & Girls Cross Country at Liberty High School with Juanita High School 4:00pm
Girls Varsity, Junior Varsity & C Team Volleyball at Liberty High School JVC 5:15pm, JV 5:15pm, Varsity 7:00pm
Boys Water Polo vs. Sammamish & Interlake High School combined team 6:00pm
Frosh Football at Lake Washington High School 6:30pm
Girls C Team Soccer vs. Issaquah High School
@ Bellevue High School
6:30pm
Thursday October 10th
Girls Swimming & Diving vs. Mercer Island High School @ Mary Wayte Pool, Mercer Island 3:30pm
Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity Soccer at Interlake High School JV 5:30pm, Varsity 7:30pm
Friday October 11th
Football at Interlake High School 7:00pm
Saturday October 12th
Boys & Girls Cross Country at "Hole in the Wall Cross Country Invitational" Lakewood High School 9:00am
Girls Swimming & Diving at Juanita High School 1:30pm
Boys Junior Varsity Water Polo at JV League 7:30am
Go Bellevue!!!
John Hill
Athletic Director
Bellevue High School
425-456-7038
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WINTER SPORTS ImPACT TESTING DATES!
The 2019-20 Winter Sports season is fast approaching and will begin practices for Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys & Girls Wrestling, Girls Gymnastics and Boys Swimming & Diving on Monday November 18th. Please register for these programs through the link set on our athletic page to FinalForms.
The sports of Basketball, Wrestling, Gymnastics and Diving require an ImPACT to be passed before a student can participate. (A swimmer does not have to take the test to participate). An ImPACT test does not expire for two years.
The test dates, site and times are as follows:
4:00pm in room 0108 (Computer tech room)
October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 29th, 31st
November 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th
John Hill
Athletic Director
Bellevue High School
425-456-7038
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GIRLS ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Attention Girls!
We are forming Ultimate Frisbee teams for the upcoming Winter and Spring seasons. Practices start next month for the co-ed Winter season. Games begin in the second week of December, take a break over the holidays and resume in January.
Ultimate is a unique and popular sport. Competition is important, but never over the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. If you enjoy athletics and want to learn more about an awesome non-contact team sport that is growing fast, find out more at http://bellevueultimate.org .
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BOYS GOLF TEAM REMAINS UNDEFEATED AT 5-0!
The 3A-State Champion BHS Boys Golf team continued it's winning ways with a solid victory against Juanita this past week 186-223. Leading the way for the Wolverines was Sr. Ian Siebers, shooting a -4 under 32 to earn medalist honors for low match score. Also scoring for the Wolverines So. Saum Sebetian with a 37, Sr. Dylan Bear firing 38, So. Jimmy Gao scoring 39, and and 3 players shooting 40 (Sr. Christian Lee, Jr. Rick Zhang, and So. Rory Wilson). The team will look to close out the KingCo regular season undefeated on Monday in a match against Liberty High School.
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GIRLS SOCCER WEEK 5
On Monday, JVC tied the Redmond Mustangs 0-0. Tuesday brought Juanita to our home turf, with JV pulling out a 4-1 win, and Varsity winning 1-0 with a goal from senior captain Paige Satterlee. On Wednesay, JVC beat Sammamish 7-0. The next day, JV and Varsity traveled to Sammamish to face the Totems. JV won 8-0, and Varsity won 2-1 in overtime, with both the equalizer and winning goals by junior Morgan Pingree. Way to keep up the good work!
Thank you!
-Bellevue Girls Soccer
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BHS CROSS COUNTRY
Two great meets this week, the Quad Meet on Mercer Island and the Nike 13th Annual Twilight XC International, where the team raced into the evening. Lots of PRs and SRs from the Bellevue runners across both meets.
We have one meet this week, so be sure to come out and cheer on the team.
Reminder - team dinner this Tuesday, Oct. 8th!
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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Come out and support your Bellevue Wolverine defending KingCo 3A champions! All three teams are off to a great start, with a collective record of 14-1 in KingCo 3A play.
Help them keep their winning momentum!
Wednesday 10/9 Away match vs Liberty
Monday 10/14 Home match vs. Juanita
The JV and JV/C matches start at 5:15pm. The Varsity match will kick off at 7:00pm.
GO WOLVERINES!!
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SENIORS
GRADUATION DONATION
Graduation events are approaching and your generous donations are making a difference!
Thank you to all who have supported efforts of raising funds to support our class of 2020's celebratory grad events. We see the finish line and are very happy to report we've reached
85% of our goal of $50k.
Graduation Events
- Grad Night (overnight celebration, games, excursion)
- Baccalaureate (farewell ceremony honoring our grads)
- Senior Breakfast and Cookie Reception (day of graduation)
- Prom (students fundraise 80%, we supplement balance, watch for more to come on this one!)
- Need-Based Scholarships for Prom and Grad Night tickets
(*Events listed in order of fund distribution)
Fundraising keeps ticket prices affordable which encourages 100% student participation. We're in the home stretch and appreciate the final push toward reaching 100% of our goal! One click away from touching over 450 students in the class of 2020 and supporting great senior-year memories!
All donations are tax-deductible and eligible for corporate matching.
Should you prefer to write a check, please contact Leslie or Melinda for details.
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SENIOR PICTURE DUE DATE
Senior photos are due on November 1st to bhsbeacon@bsd405.org
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SOPHOMORES
Hello Parents! We are so excited to have begun another great year here at Bellevue High School and look forward to everything that's in store for our class!
Updates:
- If you are interested in getting more involved with our class or would like more in depth updates from just the class of 2022, please email the following: BellevueHS2022@gmail.com
- As homecoming is approaching fast, there will be lots of ways for you and your student(s) to be involved in the competition process in the near future. Keep checking the Blast for details and/or follow us on Instagram for more routine updates; @bellevue2022. The dance is November 2 nd from 8:30 -11 pm so make sure to mark this on your calendars!
If you have any inquiries, advice/suggestions, or concerns don't hesitate to contact me at s-mathisr@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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SEATTLE JazzED
Seattle JazzED is a non-profit music education organization in the Central District/Madison Valley. We're dedicated to creating awesome opportunities for kids. Over 1300 students from 100+ schools come through our doors annually. You pay-what-you-can for any Seattle JazzED program, with free instrument loan assistance.
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BHS GIRLS SOCCER FUNDRAISING
Please join MOD Pizza in supporting Bellevue High Girls Soccer
October 28, 2019
at the Downtown MOD
317 NE Bellevue Way
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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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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 Fen Liu and Jia Ling(Janet) Liu. 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 Board
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BHS Main Office
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