Weekly Update
February 3, 2021
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HEALTHSHIELD UPDATE
We have added a fourth, required question to our HealthShield verification protocol. All students, faculty and staff who will be on campus must affirm compliance to the Bishop Blanchet COVID-19 Community Pledge prior to arrival. The additional HealthShield question reads as follows: Have you violated any of the expectations outlined in the Bishop Blanchet COVID-19 Community Pledge?
As a reminder, the Bishop Blanchet HealthShield number is (855) 952-3601. We encourage all parents and guardians to save this as a contact in their cell phone.
HEALTHSHIELD REGISTRATION
All students and families must participate in Bishop Blanchet’s health screening protocols, which include a parent or guardian attesting to their student’s health. Students will not be permitted on campus or allowed to participate in any school sponsored activity without a verified and current health screening. If you have not yet registered your student, click here to learn more about the registration process. If you have any questions, please email Chris Bilanko, Dean of Students.
REQUIRED REPORTING OF POSITIVE CASE OF COVID-19
If a student or member of their household tests positive for COVID-19, families must notify the Dean’s Office by contacting Chris Bilanko, Dean of Students, and follow the BBHS COVID-19 Community Protocols prior to returning to campus or participating in any school sponsored activity. This information will remain confidential and allow the school to initiate its communication protocols. Any student who does not follow BBHS COVID-19 Community Protocols will face disciplinary consequences and may be prohibited from participating in on-campus learning and extracurricular activities. In the event of a positive case in our student body, faculty or staff, Bishop Blanchet will communicate to the entire community and work directly with families if their student is impacted.
PARKING ON CAMPUS
Here are our parking tips for the week. If you have any questions, please email Marilu Byrne, BBHS Security Officer.
- Do not use parking spaces for drop off. All parking spots have been assigned.
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The fire lane on the south end of the parking lot is where drop-off and pick-up begins. Please pull forward to the top of the gate and keep moving forward as vehicles move and leave the lot.
- Make sure that your student is ready to exit the vehicle when you enter the parking lot.
Chris Bilanko
Dean of Students
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Lunch Service Pre-Order Form |
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PRE-ORDER LUNCH SERVICE FOR GREEN DAYS
The BBHS Cafeteria Team is now providing box lunches for purchase on Green Days.The box lunch will include a sandwich or entree salad, chips, and dessert for $6.00. Students must bring their own water bottle or beverage each day.
We have refined the process communicated previously. Please click here to pre-order lunch for Monday, February 8 and Thursday, 11. The deadline to pre-lunch for next week is tomorrow, Thursday, February 4 at 12 p.m.
Lunches will be charged to the student's RevTrak Food Service account. If you anticipate purchasing lunches, please ensure funds are available on the account. Families can access their Food Service account (or create a new one) by clicking the RevTrak icon on the BBHS website Parents tab.
Katy Mathews
Director of Food Service
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From the Office of Campus Ministry |
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FRESHMAN RETREAT - FEBRUARY 24
The Freshman Retreat will be held on campus Wednesday, February 24 from 8:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It’s an opportunity for students to get to know their classmates, build community, and take time for reflection. This year, the retreat is optional. If your freshman student is planning to participate, please complete this form no later than Monday, February 15, so that we can plan appropriately and have enough supplies. All our usual COVID protocols will be in place for the retreat, including the 14 day quarantine for students who have traveled out of state.
Rachel Longest
Director of Campus Ministry
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From the Development Office |
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2021 BRAVE VENTURE PROCUREMENT DEADLINES
All donated items must be turned into BBHS main office by Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
Ways you can give:
name. You do not need to submit a procurement form.
50/50 CASH RAFFLE
Win up to $5,000! Only 100 will be sold at $100 each. The Washington State Gambling Commission does not allow us to sell raffle tickets over the phone or through the mail. You can purchase the tickets in person in the BBHS Quad on the following days:
Friday, February 5 - 8-9 a.m.
Tuesday, February 9 - 8-9 a.m.
Thursday, February 11 - 8-9 a.m.
Wednesday, February 17 - 8-9 a.m.
Click here to reserve your raffle ticket(s). If none of these dates work for you, we will come to you!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
Wednesday, March 10 at 8:00 a.m. – Saturday, March 13 at 9:00 p.m.
BRAVE VENTURE VIRTUAL LIVE AUCTION
Saturday, March 13, 2021
6:30 p.m. Pre-Show
7:00 p.m. Live Auction
Mary Beard
Development Director
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Social and Emotional Health |
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HELPING WITH BACK TO SCHOOL ANXIETY
Last week we shared tips for helping your student transition back to on-campus learning. This week we have some more specific tips for how to support students experiencing anxiety.
Kaitlyn Overman
Social Emotional Counselor
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From the Office of Diversity and International Programs |
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DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT REGISTRATION: BE THE LIGHT
This year, the DLS is getting even bigger and better with the return of spoken word artist Christian Paige plus amazing new speakers, including national award winning educator Erin Jones, Vishavjit Singh (better known as Sikh Captain America) and more! We are also inviting students from other local Catholic high schools to join us for an even more epic DLS experience.
This summit is designed for ALL students from ALL grades and ALL backgrounds. Students who are interested in developing their leadership skills through understanding diversity, equity and identity are encouraged to register. Returning DLS participants are welcome to attend again.
Please complete the registration form by Friday, February 12. Registration is $15. Financial assistance is available. We hope to see you at DLS this year- don’t miss out! Please email questions to our DLS Co-Chairs, Laura Meaux or Janah Valenzuela.
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The BBHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion team has compiled a variety of events and resources to help celebrate Black History Month. Check back often, as we will continue to update these resources through the month!
Janah Valenzuela
Director of Diversity and International Student Services
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From the Counseling Department |
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FORECASTING FOR 2021-22
Parents/guardians of 9th, 10th, and 11th graders are invited to review the course selection procedures including graduation and college entrance requirements and instructions for completing the steps in the forecasting process. Please visit the BBHS Counseling Page to view a presentation by the Counseling Team, which will be available after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9. Students will receive their forecasting materials and instructions on Wednesday, February 10, and will be meeting individually with their counselors throughout this month.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS IN HYBRID LEARNING
The BBHS Counseling Department is here to support students during this time. While counselors will be on campus, we will continue to meet with students virtually due to space constraints. Students should continue to contact their counselor via email to set up a Zoom meeting.
SCHOLARSHIP OFFER LETTERS
Some of our seniors are receiving admission decision letters from colleges. Please email a copy of any scholarship letter received to Ms. Moehring in the Counseling Center, so we can recognize your senior's achievement in the end of the year programming. Please send copies of all award offers, whether or not your senior plans to attend the college.
MID-YEAR REPORTS FOR SENIORS
BBHS has submitted Common Application Mid-Year Reports and 7th Semester Transcripts to all colleges and universities that received an initial transcript. In addition, 7th Semester transcripts have been added to the NCAA portal for those students who have registered.
Stephen Russell
Counseling Department Chair
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From the Activities Office |
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GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENT ORDERS
Senior parents, if you haven’t had a chance to order graduation announcements, now is the time! You can order online by clicking here.
PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We have heard from many parents and guardians that you are interested in helping as we transition to Hybrid learning for the second semester. Here is your chance! We need assistance in the mornings, on campus, to help with the check in process for students entering the building. Please review the job description and sign up on the SignUp Genius if you are able to assist. We are most grateful for any shifts you can cover.
BBHS YOUTUBE: PLEASE FOLLOW!
Have you subscribed yet? We need 1000 subscribers to our BBHS YouTube channel in order to use this platform to livestream events. Please click here and give us a follow. Please also share this link with your students, and ask them to subscribe as well. Follow @bishopblanchet on all our social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!
STUDENT LOCKER UPDATE
Students will not be issued lockers this year. If a student has an essential need, they may request a locker by completing this form by this Friday, February 5 at 3 p.m. We will only issue lockers if an alternative way to support the student cannot be determined.
DRIVERS ED - THIRD VIRTUAL SESSION
Shield Driving Academy offers a series of classes each year for Bishop Blanchet students. The third session will be held virtually, February 9-March 24, with classes on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 4-6 p.m. (except holidays). Click here to register your student for this upcoming session. Note: A minimum of 10 students is required to hold each session.
Chuck Bocian
Vice Principal of Student Activities
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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.
Students who plan on participating in Season 1 or 2, please be aware of the dates of our Spring Break (April 2 - April 11, 2021). If the travel advisory is still in effect, student-athletes will need to quarantine for 14 days if traveling outside of Washington State, before returning to participate in their sport.
ATHLETIC SEASON UPDATE
Governor Inslee revised the Healthy Washington Plan which now requires regions to meet only three of the four public health metrics to move into the next reopening phase. As a result, the Puget Sound Region moved into Phase 2 beginning Monday, February 1.
The Athletic Department is working with the Metro League to finalize schedules for the upcoming season. Tryout dates and times will also be released in the coming weeks.
FAMILY-ID REGISTRATION AND MEDICAL HISTORY FORM REMINDER
All student athletes are required to have an updated 2020-2021 Medical History Form uploaded to your FamilyID profile. Please also ensure you have registered your student athlete through FamilyID for the sport(s) they are interested in playing.
PHYSICALS: UPDATED POLICY FOR 2020-21
Bishop Blanchet strongly encourages all athletes to get annual physicals. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the challenge of scheduling appointments with physicians, Bishop Blanchet will accept physicals dated within the last two years for the 2020-2021 school year. Note: physicals cannot expire during a season an athlete is participating in. If a physical is set to expire before or during a season, the athlete must have a new one before they can tryout or participate in the remainder of that season.
SEEKING INTERESTED STUDENT ANNOUNCERS
The Athletic Department is seeking interested students to do play by play for various athletic events on campus for our live stream audience. Please click here and fill out this survey. The Athletic Department will reach out with more information.
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SIDELINE STORE FEBRUARY PROMO
Click here to check out the BBHS Sideline Store. Throughout February, use the coupon code FEB21 and receive 20% off your order.
Sean Gaskill
Athletic Director
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SUMMER CAMPS FOR RISING K-9TH GRADERS
Soak in the summer fun at Bishop Blanchet! Registration is now open for in-person camps in athletics, academics, and the arts at BBHS. Tell a friend!
Athletics Camps run June 21-24 and include cross country, cheer (K-8), basketball, flag football, freshman football, soccer, volleyball, and even choir.
The Discovery Learning Camp (gr 5-8) runs July 12-16. This is a full-day immersive experience where students choose to attend three class sessions in STEM, art, music, drama, social justice, outdoor activities, and more. Lunch supervision is provided.
Space is limited, and early bird pricing ends Monday, March 1. Multi-camp and sibling discounts are also available. We are fully committed to student and employee safety and following public health guidelines. Cancellations due to COVID-19 will be fully refunded. Click here for more information and to register.
Nick Padrnos
Brave Summer Coordinator
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From the Performing and Fine Arts Department |
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STUDENT ART
Pottery & Sculpture students created smoothed coil pot bowls, scratched and painted with designs in the style of ancient Southwest Native Americans. Art by (left to right, top to bottom): Olivia Freeman '21, Lulu Zinsmeyer '24, Grace McMahan '24, Matti Preece '22, Bryce Munson '23, Lila Kopp '24, Manuela Stewart '24, Barrett Efta '23, and Claire Ziemer '24.
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SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
Check out our video about what is new and cool with the Cast and Crew of Some Enchanted Evening as they prepare to tell a story set right here at Bishop Blanchet. In a way, it’s our very own High School Musical!
Corey Eriksen
Performing and Fine Arts Department Chair
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Bishop Blanchet High School is hiring a PE Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. For more information, please visit the BBHS website.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIVERSITY CAREER FAIR
Bishop Blanchet High School will be attending the 2nd Annual Pacific Northwest regional Independent School Diversity Career Fair on Saturday, February 6, 2021. This virtual career fair is offered through the collaborative effort of 18 regional schools. People of color who are interested in working at independent schools are invited to attend.
Attendees of the career fair will hear from diversity practitioners about working in independent schools and learn about current career opportunities in teaching and staff positions. Click here to register and find learn more about the sessions and career fair booths. Registration is free of charge.
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