BELLEVUE BLAST
The Newsletter of 
Bellevue High School PTSA

March 31st ,  2020
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Be sure to complete the online course registration even if you have not yet had the chance to speak with your counselor.  Currently, we have over 400 students who have not entered any courses online.  We also have an additional 200 students who have not registered for a full course load; at least 6 classes for Juniors and Seniors,and 7 classes for Sophomores.  Be sure to get this done before we close access to online registration next week on April 3rd. 
 
Step by step instructions for completing the registration process can be found in the document linked below.  

LEARNING SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 30 - APRIL 3

 
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:00 - 10:00am
1 st  Period Resources
 
 3 rd  Period Resources
Look for any additional Resources from Periods 1-4
5 th  Period Resources
 7 th  Period Resources
10:00 - 11:00am
2 nd  Period
Resources
4 th  Period Resources
Look for any additional Resources from Periods 5-0
6 th  Period Resources
0 Period Resources

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 resources. 
  • They're investing in the development of a new at-home testing option.
  • Traditional face-to-face exam administrations will not take place.  
  • Some students may want to take the exam sooner rather than later, while the content is still fresh. Other students may want more time to practice. For each AP subject, there will be 2 different testing dates.
We are looking for additional information and updates to come form the College Board on Friday, April 3.
WOLVERINE GUARD ACTIVITY 

Greetings from the BHS Wolverine Guard Chairs!

First and foremost - we hope that everyone is well and safe during these most unsettling times!

Given all that is going on due to Covid-19, it is clear that we need to make some adjustments to the Wolverine Guard Award Program for this year.  After lots of thought and discussion, here are the changes that we have settled on:

1. The number of hours necessary to complete Wolverine Guard for the 2019-2020  school year is now 80.

The formula that we used to come up with this number is as follows:
The usual WG requirement is 100 hours.
100 hours divided by 12 months = 8.3 hours/month.
Schools are closed for approximately 2 months. (Actually 6 weeks, but we are
being liberal.)
8.3 hours X 2 months = 16.6 hours of lost time for accumulating volunteer hours.
100 - 16.6 = 83.3 hours.
For ease, we rounded it to 80 hours.

We recognize that some students had planned to use spring break for accumulating
service hours and that the virus and the resulting needs for social distancing and travel restrictions have upended many plans. Please remember however that WG is intended to be a challenge and is expected to require going above and beyond. Also remember that the time frame for WG service included summer vacation 2019 and winter break 2019 and mid-winter break 2020. Given all of these factors, we believe that reducing the total number of required hours for WG to 80 is fair and reasonable.

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
[email protected].
Exceptions to online submissions will be made on case by case basis. For that please
email [email protected].
Here are the links for the required WG paperwork:

 the WG application: http://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-%E2%80%93-2020-BHS-PTSA-Wolverine-Guard-Award-Application.pdf
 the WG volunteer time log: http://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WG-TIME-LOG.pdf

All other policies for WG 2019-2020 remain the same as always.

If you have questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Thank you to all students who have already completed many, many hours of community service and to those who will work creatively to come up with ways to accomplish more hours of community service in the month to come.

For the few students who have already submitted their WG applications and time logs to the BHS Counseling Office, thank you! We will coordinate with the Counseling Office to retrieve and process your applications.

Stay safe everyone!

Best,

Ady Chan and Annie Roth, Wolverine Guard co-chairs 2019-2020

PS As a reminder, the PTSA's Wolverine Guard Award is separate from the Bellevue School District's graduation requirement. However, volunteer hours that are earned to meet graduation requirements can count toward the WGA and visa versa. Students are responsible for submitting their hours to both places. Students wishing to submit volunteer hours toward meeting their BSD graduation requirement should enter those hours in x2Vol (Time to Volunteer) via Naviance as usual.  The link can be found at the bottom right of a student's Naviance homepage. WGA hours should be submitted via the WG volunteer time log forms, http://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WG-TIME-LOG.pdf.
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)
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. 

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.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 13-17 Spring Break - All Offices and School are Closed

A more detailed BHS Main Calendar is   HERE . 

The Athletics Calendar will be available at  http://www.kingcoathletics.com  Club sports will have links available here to their respective websites.  
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS NEWS UPDATE

Athletics are currently on-hold as part of the COVID-19 response. We look forward to resuming the Spring scheduled when the school is opened again. Until then 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 SOFTBALL SENIORS

Mason Mukhar and Kelly Treves are critical to the team's success over the last few years:
 
Mason Mukhar  - Through Junior year
 
3 year starter - Fr - Outfield, So/Jr - 3rd Base
2019 - 2nd team All Kingco
2019 - BHS Most Inspirational
   
Kelly Treves  - Through Junior Year
 
Playing softball for Iowa State University in 2020/2021
 
3 year starter - Fr/So - Pitcher, Jr. - Shortstop
2017 - Honorable Mention - All Kingco
         - BHS Offensive MVP
2018 - Honorable Mention - All Kingco
         - BHS School Record for Batting Average - .597
         - BHS - Coaches Award
2019 - 1st team All State 3A Shortstop
         - 2nd Team All State - All Divisions - Middle Infield
         - 1st Team All Kingco 3A Shortstop
         - BHS - Team MVP
         - BHS School Records
             - Batting Average - .663
             - Hits - 61
             - Doubles - 14
             - Home Runs - 9
             - RBI - 55

Go Bellevue!!!
SENIORS

Class of 2020 Important Dates
 
May 16, 2020 
Prom
June 14, 2020
Baccalaureate
June 16, 2020
Senior Breakfast
June 16, 2020
Graduation, Cookie Reception and Grad Night

ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY 
 
 A not to be missed incredibly fun night - FOR ALL GRADUATES
  • An entire evening (locations are a surprise!) with friends and classmates
  • Games, food, prizes, entertainment and more!
  • The last time graduates will be together with entire class until reunions!
To reserve your student's spot click link here to print and complete form(s)- REQUIRED. Make a check payable to "BHS PTSA" and put Seniors name in memo. Please drop off check/signed form(s) at BHS PTSA Drop Box in the main office.
 
For specific questions about the grad night party only or to volunteer as a chaperone, email [email protected] . For scholarship inquiries, please contact Kelli Mayer [email protected]

2020 Class Office
https://touchbaselite.bsd405.org/
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.

Please email [email protected] if you can help 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
SOPHOMORES

 
If you have any inquiries, advice/suggestions, or concerns don't hesitate to contact me at            [email protected] 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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Hours for translation will qualify for volunteer hours, a graduation requirement!

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PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD / QUICK LINKS
 
PTSA Presidents
PTSA Vice Presidents Communications
BHS Administration
Principal:   Vic Anderson
Asst. Prin: Katie Klug
 
 

PTSA Vice President Fundraising
PTSA  Secretary
BHS Athletics/Activities
Director:  John Hill
 
Athletic Trainer:  Ashley Lopez
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