Welcome Back to School Monday, Jan. 4 |
We hope you had a great Winter Break, Beavers! Online learning continues Monday, Jan. 4.
The Main Office is staffed 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (for email or phone communications only) on weekdays.
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Student artists participate in SCPTSA Reflections |
Reflections is a National PTA arts competition that provides an opportunity for students to use their creative talents. Reflections takes original student submissions -- inspired by this year’s theme, "I Matter Because" -- in the areas of visual art, photography, literature, music composition, film and dance choreography.
Works are judged at the city level and then further judged with opportunities for advancement to state and national levels. We'll let you know when we hear about our student artist entries!
Thanks to Photography Teacher Gina O'Neill for coordinating this year's entries.
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Jan. 20 Picture/ID Day at Rowland Studio |
You are not required to have photos taken now in the studio. This is an optional service. If you choose to have your photo taken in the studio, you will get your free Student ID as well as be able to use the in-studio photo for the yearbook if you’d like. Check the Appointment Calendar below as it is constantly being updated.
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Student Meal pickups continue |
The SPS 40 meal sites will resume meal services on Monday, Jan. 4. Meal distribution is at specific geographic locations around the district including these area neighborhood schools:
- B.F. Day Elementary, 3921 Linden Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103
- Broadview-Thomson K-8, 13052 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98133
- Catherine Blaine K-8, 2550 34th Ave. W, Seattle, WA 98199 and
- North Beach Elementary, 9018 24th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98117
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Communications preferences |
Now is a good time to review how you receive information from Seattle Public Schools and how to manage your Communication Preferences. Receive timely, helpful communications from Principal Keven Wynkoop messages, Seattle Public School (SPS) messages and the latest from Superintendent Denise Juneau.
Do you want phone calls for some messages, but only email or text messages for others? You can manage your Communication Preferences online.
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Visit go.schoolmessenger.com
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Log in with the email on file at your student's school
- After you log in, select 'Preferences' in the menu and update how we connect best with you!
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SPS school day PSAT cancelled |
Library Curbside Pickup fun continues Jan. 7 |
I see you 2021! We resolve it's going to be fun for Beaver Readers! First Curbside Pickup of the year is 3-5 p.m. Jan. 7!
Pick up your new reads for the new year. Put books on hold any time at bit.ly/BHSHolds.
Turn in your Beaver Reader Bingo sheet and don't forget to return your BHS Library books then too! GIF c/o @waltermedia/Giphy
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Beaver Reader programs available | Jan. 4-8
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Monday, Jan. 4 - Eager Beavers, noon
Tuesday, Jan. 5 - Library Leaders, noon
Wednesday, Jan. 6 - Picture Book Pilot: Reading Buddies, 10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 7 - Pride Book Club, 12:30 p.m. | Curbside Pickup, 3-5 p.m.
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Friday, Jan. 8 - Beaver Comic Book Club, noon
Visit the BHS Library page to stay current on what's happening in the BHS Library!
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Breaking News! Top 25 BHS Library 2020 reads
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I couldn’t be more excited to see the choices you’ve made and how our staff’s values are also reflected in the circulation!
And... the most checked out book is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah - may these titles inspire you! See them all and put on hold at bit.ly/BHSHolds and get them on Jan 7th at #CurbsidePickup" ~ Teacher Librarian Ms. TuesD Chambers
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Filling out college applications?
Applying to College page offers helpful links
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BHS Class of 2021 on Facebook |
Senior Cap & Gown Orders | Due Jan. 31
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Ballard HS Cap & Gown Orders + Senior Products
Time has come to begin the process of getting your Cap & Gown for Graduation!
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Counseling Center offers services online |
WIAA Smart Choices Scholarships |
The Smart Choices Scholarship Program recognizes graduating seniors from WIAA-member high schools for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service by awarding two $5,000 scholarships and eight $1,000 scholarships annually. Applications due April 1. More info here.
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SAEOP Annual Scholarships |
The Seattle Association of Educational Office Professionals (SAEOP) is proud to be continuing the tradition of awarding one $1,000 scholarship and two $500 scholarships.
Application deadline is Friday, April 9. Complete scholarship information is available on the SAEOP website.
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Join BPA for the Virtual Spaghetti Dinner | Feb. 6
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Join Ballard Performing Arts for the reimagined 2021 Virtual Spaghetti Dinner! While the event will be virtual this year, we will still have lots of pasta, lots of laughs and lots of fun.
62nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner | 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6.
Location: YouTube (Link to be sent closer to the day of the show)
Pick Up Pasta Dinner: Time TBD; Location: North Parking Lot.
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Jan. 30 Goodwill Truck at BHS to help BPA |
Please save your new year’s resolution Marie Kondo-ing, outgrown clothes, outdated home decor, velvet dog paintings, and unused furniture. We’ll take it! More details as we get closer.
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Tentative Season 2 dates & deadline |
Season 2 Athletic Registration is due Jan. 15 on FinalForms.
Season 2 includes the following teams and tentative season dates:
- Jan. 25-March: Gymnastics
- Feb.-March: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Swim & Dive, Girls Wrestling and Boys Wrestling
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PTSA forming nominating cmte. |
It's time to look for candidates for the 2021-22 PTSA Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer).
In order to identify candidates, a nominating committee is formed.
Members of the nominating committee must belong to the PTSA and are elected by fellow BHS PTSA members at the Feb. 11 General Meeting.
Committee work includes reviewing nominations, interviewing candidates, and searching for the best qualified candidates.
The nominating committee is not charged with filling the non-elected positions on the PTSA.
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PTSA Board meets in new year |
The BHS PTSA Board will next meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7.
PTSA Board meetings are held monthly during the school year via Microsoft Teams and are open to all, although only Board and Standing Committee members may actively vote.
2020-21 school year PTSA Board meetings
Following Thursdays at 7 p.m.: Jan. 7, March 4, April 8 and May 6:
Following Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.: Feb. 11 and June 10
PTSA General Meetings
These meetings typically feature a speaker or program of interest to the school community.
The next General Meeting is Feb. 11, with details coming soon.
The final General Meeting is June 10, featuring the year-end Teacher/Volunteer recognition event.
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Planning for Inclement Weather and Snow Days |
As a result of remote learning, SPS is better positioned to continue school even when it is snowing, and or the roads are icy.
Changes to school schedules because of winter weather will be limited and traditional "snow day" closures are unlikely.
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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. |
Plans for Mohan Skiing's 2021 Snowsports Season are still being developed. Visit the skimohan.com website for more details or contact Program Coordinator Noam Gundle at noamjg@gmail.com with any questions.
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SPL offers free printing at area branches |
Seattle Public Libraries are offering up to 10 free, black and white printed pages per person per day while Library buildings are closed.
Send your document by email, web or mobile device and pick up at one of the SPL curbside printing pickup locations.
It's also available Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. at the Greenwood Branch.
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Stay in touch w/ WA Legislature |
Sign up for the “Focus on Advocacy” program to keep WSPTA informed and engaged on .
During the State Legislative Sessions, WSPTA will send action alerts and informational broadcasts to members who have subscribed to WSPTA's Action Network Group.
These action alerts are quick, easy ways to communicate with our legislators.
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SHOP AND SUPPORT BHS PTSA |
Support BHS PTSA at Fred Meyer |
Thank you to the BHS families who contribute to BHS PTSA while they shop at Fred Meyer.
Once you link your card, all you have to do is shop at Fred Meyer and swipe your Shopper’s Card.
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AmazonSmile supports Ballard PTSA |
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to BHS PTSA. Check out the AmazonSmile information page to learn about using AmazonSmile and select “Ballard High School PTSA, Seattle, WA.”
Thank you!
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BHS PTSA Friends of Ballard FB group offers community support |
Parents, students, staff, neighbors, alumni -- it takes a village, let's build one here! Join the conversation, get involved -- it's Great to be a BHS Beaver. Check out Friends of Ballard here!
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Become a member of BHS PTSA |
The BHS PTSA exists to strengthen the BHS Community but we can't do it without you!
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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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Learning/mental health support
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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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