Weekly Update
December 2, 2020
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Dear BBHS Families,
This week we enter the season of Advent - a time of waiting - a time of moving through darkness to light. I want to share with you a video message from Archbishop Etienne, marking this season of Advent with his challenge to “keep hope alive” in very trying times for us all.
Next Tuesday, December 8, we will celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with a liturgy livestreamed to our school community from St. Bridget Parish. I encourage you to join us in prayer through this mass; you can find the livestream link below in the Campus Ministry section of this update.
May we all journey through this season of Advent with hope alive in our hearts.
Blessings,
Tony DeSapio
President
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Dear Families,
The BBHS Forefront Suicide Prevention Team is hosting an important evening of learning, discussion, and reflection tomorrow, Thursday, December 3 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Developed by Forefront Suicide Prevention at the University of Washington, the LEARN Saves Lives training is designed to help parents and guardians recognize and respond when teens, friends, or loved ones are having thoughts of suicide. We hope you will join us as we discuss this difficult but very important topic. To learn more and register, see the Social Emotional Health section of this update below.
Sincerely,
Sam Procopio
Principal
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From the Performing and Fine Arts Department |
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IT'S TIME FOR THE SHOW!
You can’t get more excited than we are to present It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play! This joyful endeavor opens Friday, December 4, and speaks of the great resilience of our students, the creativity of our teachers and professional staff, and the indomitable brave spirit that just can’t be kept down.
So, put on your PJs, grab your mug, get comfortable and be prepared to be charmed!
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Click here to purchase access to the show (digital link valid for all shows December 4-6)
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Click here for the program
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Click here for swag
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Click here to help our service partner, Operation Nightwatch
SPRING MUSICAL AUDITIONS: SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
Auditions and crew interviews for our musical film project, Some Enchanted Evening, are coming up soon! Check out this message from vocal director Mrs. Cummings, and join the Drama Callboard (4nkp4c2) for audition and rehearsal information. Some Enchanted Evening is a revue of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved and iconic songs, and this spring we will film these numbers on the Bishop Blanchet campus, to be shared digitally. Break a leg, Braves!
STUDENT ART
Students in Digital Photography created spooky photos from this choice board. Student artists are (below left, columns from left to right, top to bottom): Ben Smith '21, Tyler Bailey '22, Bridget Bjorke '22, Marley Meyer '23, Cole Mason '22, Valerie Heckel '22, Catherine Herber '23, Jayne Johnson '22, Emily Hovig '21, and Olivia Defeo '23.
AP Art and Design student Ella Powers '22 created a collage of PostSecret Postcards (below right) that may or may not be true.
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Corey Eriksen
Performing and Fine Arts Department Chair
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From the Activities Office |
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FRESHMAN CLASS VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOM
Freshman are invited to join the fun on Thursday, December 3 at 7 p.m. They will join forces with other freshmen as they test Seattle smarts, Bishop Blanchet fun facts, internet search skills, puzzle proficiency and command of candy knowledge. Better be quick, as this is a race to be the first group to Escape the Zoom! Class Advisor Mr. Freyman posted information in the Class of 2024 Google Classroom. Don’t let your freshman miss this opportunity to meet new freshmen as they team up and put their heads together to Escape the Zoom!
SENIOR PARENTS - PURCHASE YEARBOOK TRIBUTES
We have just two pages left in the yearbook for Senior Tributes! To order a tribute, complete the order form and return it with payment by mail or email to Mr. Grasseschi. Be sure to designate whether you want to create the tribute yourself or have Mr. Grasseschi create it for you. The deadline for orders is January 12; all materials must be in by January 18. Act soon! Space is first come, first served.
GRANDPARENT AND GRANDFRIEND RECOGNITION
Traditionally we celebrate our Grandparents and Grandfriends with a reception after our Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass. Since we are unable to do so in person this year, we are offering the following suggestions to students as ways to connect virtually with their grandparents/grandfriends on this special date, Tuesday, December 8.
- Phone call
- FaceTime
- Zoom Meeting - include all grandkids, not just BBHS students!
- TikTok - get creative and make a short video to share with them
- Email or text photos to them
- Offer a prayer/intention to grandparents who have passed away
- Send a handwritten letter, card, or note
- Send flowers
- Send a meal via grocery store or restaurant delivery
Chuck Bocian
Vice Principal of Activities
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SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: TOMORROW, DECEMBER 3!
There is still time to register and attend our virtual Suicide Prevention Training for Parents and Guardians, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, December 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. We look forward to an important and informative evening for all.
Kaitlyn Overman
Social Emotional Counselor
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From the Office of Campus Ministry |
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FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
You are invited to view the livestream Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 10:05am on Tuesday, December 8. The stream will be available at this link.
WAITING IN JOYFUL HOPE: AN ADVENT RETREAT
An online Advent retreat is being offered next week focusing on ways to be present and patient during times of waiting. On Wednesday, December 9 the retreat will be offered for parents, guardians, faculty, and staff. On Thursday, December 10 the retreat will be offered for students in all grades. Please email Ms. Longest to sign up.
Rachel Longest
Director of Campus Ministry
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2020-21 TUITION ASSISTANCE DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31
Applications for BBHS and Archdiocese of Seattle Fulcrum Foundation tuition assistance for 2021-2022 are due December 31, 2020, through the FACTS application portal.
Click here for important information and instructions on how to apply for aid and details on how to submit the required supporting documentation (listed below) using the FACTS application.
- 2019 IRS Federal Tax form 1040 including all applicable Schedules and Attachments
- 2019 W2 or applicable 1099's for both applicants
- 2019 year-end pay stub showing year-to-date wages and deductions for both applicants
- 2020 most recent pay stub for both applicants
- 2020 Income and Expense Statement for self-employed parents
- Benefit Statements from Social Security, SSI, TANF, Unemployment funds as applicable
FACTS Customer Service is available at 866-441-4637 to assist with log-in password or application questions. Please email Colleen Reinhardt for additional assistance.
Tom Ramsey
Director of Finance
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From the Athletic Department |
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TRAVEL ADVISORY RETURN TO PLAY PLAN
Student athletes who have traveled or are planning to travel out of the state or country after November 13 must complete this form to establish a quarantine/return to play plan.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT JOB OPENINGS
Bishop Blanchet is currently seeking a Head Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach, a Head Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach and an Assistant JV Baseball Coach. The jobs are posted on AppliTrack and WIAA.
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Sean Gaskill
Athletic Director
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From the Development Office |
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AUCTION
We are stronger together! This is why we need your help with auction procurement. Because campus activity is currently limited, we prefer you use one of the following contactless ways to procure or donate $350 toward the auction:
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Monetary Donation - Make a cash donation to help underwrite general auction expenses. Or, apply your cash donation to a specific auction package (all cash donations are tax-deductible).
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Sponsorship - Become a sponsor, or solicit a business sponsor.
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Amazon Gift Registry - Shop our gift registry; your purchase will be shipped directly to BBHS in your name.
- Donate Gift Cards - Mail cards to BBHS.
- Donate a Party or Service - Be creative and create a unique party or service.
- Donate Tickets to sporting events and performing arts.
The procurement deadline is Friday, January 15, 2021. All donated items must be turned into BBHS main office by Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Please email Sheryl Welch with any questions.
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2020-21 BRAVE FUND
Your participation is critical to the strength of BBHS! The Brave Fund is Bishop Blanchet’s annual giving program that supports all areas of our school.
Now more than ever, we are relying upon the generosity of our families. Your gift impacts every BBHS student and ensures an uncompromised educational experience, as we continue to meet the needs of our students in this changing global landscape.
Thank you to all those who have already committed their support to the 2020-2021 Brave Fund. We strive for 100% parent participation and gifts of all sizes are impactful. If you have not yet done so, please consider joining them by making your gift here today! Please email Jacqueline Robinette with any questions.
Mary Beard
Director of Development
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From the Counseling Department |
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SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS
Students may submit a schedule change request a change to their second semester schedule. To do so, please read and follow all instructions below:
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By Friday, December 18, the student must complete the Schedule Change Request Form, which can be found on the Counseling page of the BBHS website. Students will receive the link in Mr. Procopio’s message to students this week.
- Requests must be complete and include a compelling reason for the change request. Please ensure you have reviewed the request with your student.
Note: many students received an alternate elective. Please know that every effort was made to provide first choice classes. It is very likely that these first choice electives were not available once the student's core classes were scheduled.
Stephen Russell
Counseling Department Chair
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From the Admissions Department |
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CALLING ALL FUTURE BRAVES!
If you have friends, family or neighbors with middle schoolers - we invite you to share with them some of the upcoming opportunities for them to get to know more about BBHS. Virtual visits for students and parents/guardians are now available! See details below.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 6, 2021
Apply to Bishop Blanchet today - click here to apply to BBHS for 2021-22, get information on the application process, and view deadlines. Please note, BBHS will not offer, nor require, the High School Placement Test (HSPT) for this admissions season, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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NEW TRANSPORTATION OPTION
Beep Beep! Attention north end families - we hear you!
We are excited to announce a new BBHS bus route to serve the north end communities with stops in Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace.
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NEW STUDENT-LED TOUR VIDEO
Check out our new student-led tour video, featuring seven students who somehow managed to get their hands on they keys to the school for an after-hours tour of BBHS.
Be True! Be Kind! Be Brave!
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B.R.A.V.E. (BLANCHET REMOTE ACCESS VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE) DAY
8th graders are invited in small groups to join us for a B.R.A.V.E. Day - a half day, virtual, live, personalized tour with our Director of Admissions. B.R.A.V.E Day experiences include classroom visits, a view of our spaces, engagement with teachers and school leaders, and messages from our students. Spaces are limited. All sessions run from 8:15-11:45 a.m. Reserve your spot today!
FINAL PARENT VIRTUAL COFFEE WITH PRESIDENT DESAPIO: TOMORROW
Parents and guardians are invited in small groups to have a virtual cup of coffee with President DeSapio to learn more about our school and ask questions. Please register for the final session scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday December 3 from 9-9:50 a.m.
8TH GRADE HOTSPOT
Bookmark the 8th grade HOTSPOT as your hub for prospective student information! To receive free BBHS swag and other mailings, watch Brave Ambassador videos, read student testimonials, gain free admission to on campus events when they resume and get the latest BBHS admissions information, register for our Brave Access Program.
Michael Pierce
Director of Admissions
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