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The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
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STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 2-6, 2022
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Dear BHS Families,
The BHS PTSA and community are excited to celebrate our fabulous BHS Staff in just a couple of weeks! This 'appreciation' week will include the following:
Monday: Starbucks coffee and Donuts;
Tuesday: Yogurt Bar & cookie buffet (Store bought or Homemade - all are welcome! Please sign up.)
Wednesday: Catered Lunch - Mexican Food
Thursday: Gift certificates/Thank you notes from students. Please sign up and sponsor GC gifts for our BHS staff.
Friday: Espresso machine & breakfast pastries.
We'll also need some volunteers to help organize for the week of May 2nd. Please find a spot that works for you. Here is the sign up link.
Thank you all for your support!
Staff Appreciation Committee
Again, here are links:
Thank You Notes from Students to BHS Staff
Please send appreciation messages by April 28th, 2022
Students - We understand the learning experience for everyone has been tough for both students and BHS staff, for the past couple of years. We know that despite the challenges we face, through the efforts of our staff, there have been some shining lights that we can shout out. As part of our thank you to the staff during Staff Appreciation Week (May 2 - 6), we would like to include some of your notes on what made this school year memorable. Examples? An unusual project, an out-of-the-box assignment, an inspirational quote or thought, something outside of the norm that stands out as making a difference, something that kept you motivated and/or helped you to stay engaged. Using only titles (no personal names, please), send a thank you to Teachers, Counselors, or any staff member at BHS! | Email notes and/or questions to: Rachel Li at Bellevue405Li@gmail.com
with their appreciation messages!
Student Appreciation Message Deadline – April 28,2022
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Dear BHS Families,
Hope all is well with you and your families.
This is Qiuya(Rachel) Li. I have a junior student at Bellevue High. We have been residing in this community for 10 years; and we love Bellevue. This is my second year as a trustee for Bellevue Schools Foundation. For some of you who've never heard of BSF, here is our website: https://www.bellevueschoolsfoundation.org/ Our mission is to promote and fund the best possible learning opportunities for all students in Bellevue’s public schools. On May 13th, 2022, we'll be having our annual fundraiser at Hyatt Regency @ Bellevue. I know some of you have signed up as table captain as well. In case you haven't already, please welcome to join my table. This link will take you to a page with two registration options – in person, or virtual; my name (Trustee - Qiuya Rachel Li) is on the drop-down menu. I will be there in person, and hope to have you at my table. While registration for the luncheon is free, it is my hope (and the Foundation’s) that all attendees donate to the Foundation at this time to ensure students and educators will continue to receive funding for critical initiatives. All attendees have the chance to attend the event as a Spring for Schools Leadership Donor, which defines philanthropic leadership in a brand-new way. Donate for the first time (any amount!), or any gift larger than your last (by $1.00 or more), and you are in!
Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions about the Bellevue Schools Foundation or Spring for Schools!
Look forward to seeing you there.
Regards,
Qiuya(Rachel) Li
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LOOKING FOR BHS PTSA VOLUNTEER |
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HIGH SCHOOL BSD RESILIENCE GROUP |
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Bellevue School District MHAT Team is offering a 7-week virtual Resilience Class starting Thursday March 10th. The Counseling department has asked PTAs to help get the word out to parents through Newsletters and Social Media.
Please include the attached information in the next Bellevue Blast.
Thank you,
Julee Seibel
Health & Wellness Director, Bellevue PTSA Council
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GOLD ACORN
NOMINATIONS NEEDED!
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Each year our BHS PTSA recognizes two individuals for making outstanding efforts on behalf of our students. The Golden Acorn Award is presented to a school or community volunteer in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth. The Outstanding Educator Award recognizes individuals who make significant contributions that enhance the education of children.
We need to hear from you! Do you know a school volunteer or teacher who has had a significant impact on your student during the past school year? If so, please send an email to mzhou12@yahoo.com to nominate this person for the Golden Acorn (outstanding volunteer) or Outstanding Educator (super teacher) Award. Include their name and what they’ve done to make an impact on your student or why you think they deserve to be recognized. Award winners will be recognized at our final General Membership meeting in early June.
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Attention Seniors!
Go Aloha for 2022
{Lei Fundraiser Coming Soon}
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The Bellevue Orchestra Booster Club will be selling Leis for the graduating class of 2022. As in years past, wearing a Lei at the BHS graduation ceremony has become a long standing tradition. These strings of golden yellow plumeria have become the must-have accessory for our graduating students' big day. Not only is it a way for seniors to spruce up their cap and gown, but it is also a way to help give back to the Bellevue High School Orchestra. The Orchestra Boosters’ Lei fundraiser helps contribute to scholarships, the purchase of instruments and sheet music, and provides funding for field trips.
As we gather the final information from our Hawaiian store liaison, please watch for pricing, how to purchase, and other information in the coming weeks via the Blast and by visiting our website at www.BellevueOrchestra.org.
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BOYS SOCCER FUNDRAISER
APRIL 21st, 2022
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Come Support Boys Soccer by eating at the Downtown MOD Pizza on April 21. Mention BHS Boys Soccer at the cash register or use the code MOCF5089 when ordering online. |
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"We all come to the theatre with baggage. The baggage of our daily lives, the baggage of our problems, the baggage of our tragedies, the baggage of being tired. It doesn't matter what age you are. But if our hearts get opened and released -- well that is what theatre can do, and does sometimes, and everyone is thankful when that happens."- Vanessa Redgrave
BHS Drama Website:
Check out the amazing performance video from the Crimson House Murder, browse photos, or order an ad or kudo for a theater student in the Legally Blonde spring musical all in one place: https://www.bhsdramaboosters.org/
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BHS Theater Arts
April 27 (7:00 PM invite audience only) 28/29/30 Showtime 7:00 PM Afternoon Matinee April 30th 2:00 PM. Based on the novel and the hit movie of the same name, Legally Blonde: the Musical chronicles the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy, UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner.
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“You must always have faith in people. And, most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.” -- Elle Woods
Clear your calendars and get ready for the amazing spring musical performance by the Bellevue Theater program! Legally Blonde the Musical is an incredible story and, well, we have an amazing cast and crew to share it with you.
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WOLVERINE GUARD 2021-2022 |
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If you are working on Wolverine Guard hours, make sure to get your applications and forms with hours and signature forms in by the end of the day of April 30th! WG is a Bellevue High PTSA sponsored award that recognizes students who perform 100+ hours of community service in the 12-month period from May 1st to April 30th of each school year. Students who complete the WG requirements earn a certificate of recognition and who get WG two years during high school, get a special tassel at graduation.
Make sure all of your volunteer hour forms are signed by the person supervising the activity and an email/phone number for that person.
As a reminder: The PTSA WG program is separate from the Bellevue School District's volunteer hours requirement for graduation. However, hours that are earned to meet graduation requirements may also be used to meet WG requirements. You will need to download WG forms off of our website to both record your hours (and get supervisor’s signatures!) and the WG Application form. Thank you to those students who are supporting people through giving your time and energy. You do make a difference!
Please note that Wolverine Guard hours are subject to approval. Usually, volunteer hours need to be done for an organization with 501(c)(3) status.
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Bellevue High School ImPACT test dates for our summer athletes and incoming 2022-23 fall athletes:
ImPACT Test Dates for Athletes – April 27th, May 4th, May 11th, May 18th, May 25th, June 1st, June 8th and June 15th
If you are participating in summer sports for BHS and need an impact test, please attend one of the dates in April or May
ImPACT testing will be at BHS in the Commons on Wednesday at 1:30 pm
Students need to have their laptops, please be sure they are fully charged
No pre-registration needed
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PASSING OF A GREAT FAN OF OUR BHS COMMUNITY |
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The day we hoped wouldn’t come was today…our beloved friend, Gary Hartness has passed away. It was a massive cardiac arrest and despite the best efforts of paramedics and Evergreen ER staff, he has gone to be with his Savior Jesus. The Strand Family Alan Strand Kim Strand Blackburn and Kelli Strand Daniels will be working on a celebration of life for Gary. If you would like to participate, please message this page or the Strand Family. He was a light in our lives and touched so many with his unstoppable spirit and positivity. Watching my folks, Nancy and Alan Strand, care for him for as long as I can remember was an example of fierce love and gentleness. My Dad called Gary his pal and it lit him up when dad walked in the room. Dad was his protector and together with mom visited Gary nearly every week, We will always love him and never forget him. Until we meet you again in heaven Gary!!
Many of us in the Bellevue High School community never had the great opportunity to meet Gary Hartness. Gary was a Bellevue High School graduate from 1962, who made BHS his lifelong home and connection to all things important in his life. I am a fortunate person who did have the chance to know Gary and share some moments of kindness and connection of friendship since I was a Sophomore at BHS in 1983.
Many of the graduating classes of Bellevue High School gifted Gary updated letterman jackets which he wore into the ground , celebrated him with dances in his honor (The Gary Hop a most popular edition), listened to his radio show on KASB or his many call in’s to disc jockeys of all sorts of music genre in his repertoire.
Gary could talk all levels of history in rock n’ roll and country music. He would often welcome many student to school each day with a simple wave and “Hi.” Gary truly loved the Bellevue High School community and for so many years BHS provided Gary with a safe and good place to be.
Gary’s spirit lives on with the annual Spirt of Gary Hartness Award, celebrating those students who bring so much to the spirit and care for the BHS school community.
Be KIND Bellevue!!!
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BELLEVUE ATHLETICS SCHEDULE
April 18th to 23rd, 2022
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Monday April 18th
Boys Junior Varsity Baseball at Juanita High School @ Juanita High School 4:30pm
Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Juanita High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm
Girls Varsity Softball vs. Lake Washington High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm
Boys JVC Soccer at Liberty High School 7:00pm
Tuesday April 19th
Girls Varsity Golf vs. Juanita High School @ Willows Run Golf Course 3:30pm
Girls Junior Varsity Tennis vs. Lake Washington High School @ Bellevue High School 4:00pm
Girls Varsity Tennis at Lake Washington High School 4:00pm
Boys Junior Varsity Soccer at Hazen High School 5:00pm
Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Hazen High School @ Renton Stadium 7:30pm
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. De La Salle High School, CA @ Bellevue High School 8:00pm
Girls Badminton at Interlake High School 4:00pm
Wednesday April 20th
Girls Badminton vs. Newport High School @ Bellevue High School 4:00pm
Boys Junior Varsity Baseball vs. Bishop Blanchet High School @ View Ridge Playfield 3:30pm
Boys Varsity Baseball at Liberty High School 4:30pm
Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse vs. Stanwood High School @ Bellevue High School JV 6:00pm, Varsity 8:00pm
Girls Varsity Softball vs. Hazen High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm
Boys JVC Soccer vs. Liberty High School @ Chinook Middle School 6:00pm
Thursday April 21st
Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer at Interlake High School JV 5:30pm, Varsity 7:30pm
Girls Junior Varsity Tennis at Juanita High School 4:00pm
Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Juanita High School @ Bellevue High School 4:00pm
Girls Badminton at Mercer Island High School 4:00pm
Girls Varsity Water Polo at Mercer Island High School
Boys Junior Varsity Lacrosse vs. Skyline High School @ Skyline Community Fields 7:30pm
Boys Varsity Lacrosse at Skyline High School 8:00pm
Boys JVC Baseball vs. Newport High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm
Boys and Girls Track and Field vs. Hazen High School @ Bellevue High School 4:00pm
Friday April 22nd
Girls Varsity Softball at Juanita High School 4:30pm
Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse vs. Ballard High School @ Bellevue High School JV 6:00pm, Varsity 8:00pm
Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Mercer Island High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm
Boys Junior Varsity Baseball at Mercer Island High School @ Island Crest Park 4:30pm
Girls JVC Tennis vs. Newport High School @ Bellevue High School 4:00pm
Saturday April 23rd
Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Baseball vs. Garfield High School @ Bellevue High School JV 11:00am, Varsity 2:30pm
Boys and Girls Track and Field at Eason Invitational, Snohomish High School 9:00am
Go Bellevue!!! Be well…
John Hill
Athletic Director
Bellevue High School
425-456-7038
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THIS WEEK IN BHS BASEBASLL |
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Is the regular season really almost over? Sadly, yes. Here are the upcoming games this week, including a rematch with Mercer Island on Friday afternoon on our home field! There's a game nearly every day where you can cheer on a Wolverine at home, so come out!
Monday, April 18,
Varsity v. Juanita @ Bellevue High School Baseball Field, 4:30pm
JV @ Juanita High School, 4:30pm
Wednesday, April 20
Varsity @ Liberty High School, 4:30pm
Thursday, April 21
C Team v. Newport, @ Bellevue High School Baseball Field, 4:30pm
Friday, April 22
Varsity v Mercer Island @ Bellevue High School Baseball Field, 4:30pm
JV v Mercer Island @ Island Crest Park, 4pm
Saturday, April 23
JV v Garfield @ Bellevue High School Baseball Field, 11am
Varsity v Garfield @ Bellevue High School Baseball Field, 2:30pm
Senior Day Countdown
The countdown begins for the final regular high school season game for 10 BHS Seniors, with Senior Day on Saturday, April 30, 1pm at BHS Baseball Field. The final regular season game will be against Nathan Hale High School.
Our Seniors are:
James Aigner
Flynn Boettcher
Luke Culver
Sam Hellings
Hunter Hyatt
Cameron Kato
Lucas Miller
Ethan Shimada
Kengo Shirokane
Brayden Tanaka
You can read about them and their post-graduation plans on the BHS Baseball Twitter and Instagram feeds over the next two weeks, up to the Senior Day game.
Twitter: @BHSbaseball
Instagram: @bellevuehighschoolbaseball
As always, if you have any questions, please contact Carl Hellings, BHS Baseball Boosters President, at carlhel@hotmail.com
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SENIOR EVENTS TIMELINE – BHS CLASS OF 2022 |
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Hey Seniors Parents!
Coming up we have many exciting senior events some of them being Baccalaureate and the Senior Salute assembly!
Our Baccalaureate event is a time where kids and families can reflect and express gratitude for their high school experience, while listening to speeches and watching student performances. While our Senior Salute assembly is a high energy assembly where we present some senior awards, and students showcase unique talents to their class!
For each of these events we need your help!! We are going to be holding audition signups March 23rd-30th and auditions will be held April 6th. Please encourage your students to signup!
Coming up we also have our final fundraiser! This will be the last time for anyone to donate towards our Prom and other senior events. Starting March 21st we will be opening a touchbase fundraiser for anyone to donate for our class! Any amount of money is greatly appreciated and remember this is the last opportunity to donate for this year’s Seniors!!
Senior Class Officers
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Registration is now open for remote and in-person summer enrichment classes at the University of Washington. This is a great opportunity for high school students looking for unique summer learning with classes in creative writing, Engineering Design, Coding in Java and Python, Esports, Algorithmic Thinking and more!
Visit www.youth-teen.uw.edu for registration information and to see a complete list of summer 2022 courses.
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ALL IN FOR AUTISM RUN/WALK VOLUNTEERS |
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Bellevue Breakfast Rotary is in desperate need of VOLUNTEERS in order to run this year’s All In For Autism Run/Walk. The event is scheduled for Sunday, April 24th. Please follow the link to register. Great opportunity to earn those last-minute volunteer hours! Rise with the birds and support your community – start your day off full of energy! VOLUNTEER here - https://allinforautism.org/volunteers/
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BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION |
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Help us launch the 2021-2022 school year by participating in bellevue School Foundation's annual fundraising drive. The Foundation's initiatives support 20,000 students, enrolled in 20 schools, and allow all students to achieve higher levels of academic success and social-emotional well-being, regardless of language, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and special needs.
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SUMMER JCAMP 2022 STAFFING OPPORTUNITIES |
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We are looking for staff of any age above 16 to come work as counselors, specialists, and coordinators (leadership). I have attached our official recruitment flyer for the summer and would love the opportunity for your school to pass along this information to faculty and students alike, looking for a fun summer job working with kids and doing all sorts of amazing activities like boating, archery, swimming and dance!
The link to our camp page on the website for those looking for more information and our application to become a part of our JCamp team. Our application can also be found on our website under Join + Support à Employment at the J. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out, we have already started our hiring process, but will be accepting applications through May.
Contact:
Liam Geisser (he/him)
JCamp Assistant Director | Stroum Jewish Community Center | 206-388-0830
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BELLEVUE BLAST ARTICLE DEADLINE |
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The deadlines for submitting Bellevue Blast articles are as follows:
- School news and PTSA articles – Friday 6 pm deadline
- Athletics and Activities articles – Sunday 6 pm deadline
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PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD / QUICK LINKS |
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PTSA Presidents
PTSA Vice President Fundraising
PTSA Board
Committee Chairs
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PTSA Vice Presidents Communications
Ellen Wang
PTSA Secretary
PTSA Treasurers
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BHS Administration
Principal:
Asst. Prin: Thomas Gangle
BHS Athletics/ Activities
BHS Main Office
425-456-7000
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Our Address:
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, Washington
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