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The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
November 2nd, 2021
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Great news! One of the best ways for parents to support our school is donating to our school PTSA! So far, we already raised $40610! We are already more than half way through reaching our goal! Our goal this year is to raise $70,000. Please keep on joining us in supporting our students, teachers and school by donating to the PTSA Make an Impact Campaign! Donations help pay for an additional mental health counselor at BHS, college preparation and counseling as well as grants to various academic, athletic and school clubs. Every donation, no matter the size, will help. Donate today and Make an Impact! 

Please Donate at:
Wolverine
($1000 or more)
Gordon Lyon & Rebekah Brown
Sharon and Gena Chang
Christine Grieve
Meghan Lewison
Leslie and David Feller
Lijiang Fang & Loretta Tao Liu
Joe & Michelle Razore
Amy Reller
Jungyeol Kim & Steve Cho
Jennifer Stelly
Xiong Wang
Christi Whitten
Gold
($300-$999)
Susan Audia
Jing Bai
Zannah Becker
Laura Bede
Lisa Pujol Boe
Stephanie Brown
Carrie Browne
Xiaohua Chen
Sungyun Choi
Hongling Da
Jun Fan
Janice Friedman
Kathy Green
Rachel Hall
Patrick & Beth Halvorsen
Langfei He
Danwen Huang
Hui Huang
Kathleen Isdith
Kate Jack
Dana Kaefer
Jasmine Kim
John Klym
Josephine Lee
Yuhong Li
Carl Lombardi
Jing Ma
Heather Mckay
Miao Meng
Lesly Mohr
Glyn and Jim Nordtrom
Hwa Park
Youngchul Park
Brenda Pick
Sandi Plenge
Heather Serres
Dian Schuler
Troy Tidwell
Mellissa Rohde
Yan Rong
Ally & Scott Svenson
Simon and Lucille Tam
Jeff & Jody Tangney 
Yin Yin Wang
Elizabeth Westburg and Bradley Wheeler
Tony Williams
Michelle Whitten
Cony Wong
Hongyu Wu
Liang Xu
Joanna Yin
Junhua Wang and Xun Zhang
Cathy Zhang
Silver
($5-$299)
Vishal Anand
Rakhi Aggarwal
Charles A Borgerg
Dawn Brandl
Fernando Campos
Hongxia Chen
Dmitry Chesnokov
Merin Designs
Yuanyuan Duan
Holly Furr
JianXia Gao
Hyangjin Hong
Nancy Huenefeld Gese
Wei Han
Kathrine Hauser
Cathryn Heed
Dustin Ingalls
Stephen Jiang
Ying Jiang
Jungmin Kang
Janna Lee
Qiuya Li
Steve and Cindy Linkon
Cristy Livingston
Meiling Liu
Hyun Jin Kwon
Carolyn Oliveira
Youshen Qiu
Tina Pappas
Svetlana Pestova
Christine Schultz
Xiaofei Shi
Mi Shin
Tanya Stoney
Fangting Sun
Kayo Takashima
Yu Tao
Ning Tian
Amy Tsai
Dongchen Zhang
Kayo Yamaji
Kai Pung Yim
Lanfang You
Melissa Young
Laura Weingaertner
Jongin Wong
If your company offers matching, please take a moment to submit a match request and stretch your donation. Bellevue High PTSA’s tax id number is 91-1459440. 
 
Should you prefer to write a check, please make it out to Bellevue High PTSA and mail it to 10416 SE Wolverine Way, Bellevue, WA 98004.
 
Got questions?
Contact Loretta Tao Liu at fundraising@bellevuehighptsa.com.
 
Thank you very much for your support! 
CHEER CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER
Chipotle Fundraiser for Bellevue Cheer!
Wednesday Nov 3rd, 4-8 pm
Order online or show the flyer!
2021-2022 AP EXAM INFORMATION
Dear Parent of Students who wish to Advanced Placement Exams.
 
This is a reminder of the upcoming and fast approaching AP registration and payment deadlines of November 1st 
 
  • Registration: Students must register for each exam they are taking on their College Board account. The test flag is to be set to “YES”.  
AND
  • Payment: Exam payments of at least $40 for each exam are to be made no later than November 1st  to avoid the $40 per exam late fee. Final payments made no later than January 31st .  
Total exam cost is $96 per exam, payments are to made at this


Their per exam price, after November 1st will increase by $40 due to the College Board per exam late fee.
 
**Students must pay AND register by November 1st deadline.
 
Parents and Students- On November 1st we will be reviewing exam payments made and exam registrations.

Please talk with your student about the exams they wish to take and be sure they have both registered and submitted payments for the exams.  

If you have payment questions please contact the school accountant, 
lanningc@bsd405.org and for registration questions, semlerl@bsd405.org
ACT/SAT PRACTICE TESTS
Saturday, November 20, 2021 at BHS
Is your student looking for another opportunity to practice the ACT or SAT?

On Saturday, November 20th the BHS Class of 2023, in conjunction with The Princeton Review, is offering full scale practice ACT and SAT testing at Bellevue High.

When: Saturday, November 20th.  9:00 am -12:45 pm. Check in at 8:30 am.
Where: Bellevue High School, 10416 SE Wolverine Way
Price: $35 – with all proceeds going directly to the Class of 2023 and their fundraising efforts for prom and graduation.

ILLNESS DECISION TREE
FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE
WOLVERINE GUARD 2021-2022
Want to earn a special tassel for graduation and put some shine on your college applications? Join the Wolverine Guard and give back to your community with 100 hours of service per year.  


A couple of ideas for volunteer service with links below:

Food Lifeline Volunteer - Food Lifeline
Eastside Baby Corner  How to Volunteer | Eastside Baby Corner

If you have any questions, please email us at wolverineguard@bellevuehighptsa.com  
WG co-chairs Patti Harris Liffick and Nancy Huenefeld Gese  
REFLECTIONS 2021
Explore the Arts and Express Yourself

Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school, but in life.

The theme for the 2021-2022 program year is I Will Change the World By…. Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. 


Deadline for submitting your entries is Friday, November 12, 2021, 6 PM. Given the impact of COVID-19, the Reflections program will be run virtually this year, so we’ll accept virtual submission only. Visit Bellevue High PTSA website to learn more.

Namhee Chae
Jiyun Kim
Sophia Kim
Reflections co-chairs
WSPTA PROGRAMS
[Be the Change] with information
 
Have you checked out the new Programs Plug blog post? Learn more about the various programs available for your PTA's participation.
 
We're also excited to announce that all of the student program submissions forms are available in an online format. The new platform is through the company Kaleidoscope and will make it easier to process submissions at all levels. Please share with your community:
·   WSPTA Game Development Competition - due March 1, 2022
·   WSPTA Essay Contest - due March 1, 2022
·   WSPTA Scholarship Program - due March 1, 2022
·  WSPTA Reflections Theme Search - due November 1, 2021
PTSA GRANTS PROGRAM SEEKING MEMBERS FOR
2021-2022 ALLOCATION COMMITTEE
PTSA GRANTS PROGRAM SEEKING MEMBERS FOR 2021-2022 ALLOCATION COMMITTEE
The BHS Grants program is looking for several parents who are interested in serving on the grants committee throughout this academic year. The charter of this group is to evaluate grant requests and award PTSA funds for Fall and Spring grant cycles. This is a great way to make a difference in our students’ education, as well as meet key BHS administrators who serve as advisors to the committee. 
It is a two-day commitment each cycle. Required meeting dates:
FALL 2021 GRANT TIMELINE AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
•  Advisory meeting: Tuesday, November 16, 2021. 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
•  Allocation meeting: Thursday, November 18, 2021. 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 

SPRING 2022 GRANT TIMELINE AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
•  Advisory meeting: Tuesday, March 15, 2022. 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
•  Allocation meeting: Thursday, March 17, 2022. 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
To find out more information contact Grants chair, Kelly Silver (bellevuekelly@mac.com) and check out the website
Deadline to fill committee is October 29th
ALSO NOW OPEN!
FALL 2021 ENRICHMENT FUND GRANT CYCLE
ALSO NOW OPEN! FALL 2021 ENRICHMENT FUND GRANT CYCLE
The Fall 2021 grant cycle is open; we are looking forward to your grant submissions. The BHS PTSA offers grants for items or opportunities that enhance the student experience. We encourage requests from anyone within the BHS community, including student clubs, student activities, athletic organizations and educational / administrative departments.
** Grant submissions are due Friday, November 12, 2021 at 3 PM
Grant submission forms, program, and process information can be found on the  PTSA Website Grants Page.
For additional Grants program information contact Kelly Silver (belleuekelly@mac.com), PTSA Grants Chair.
THE CRIMSON HOUSE MURDER 

December 1-4th at 7pm
in the Bellevue High Theater  

Come join us for the fall show! You'll be on the edge of your seat laughing and guessing throughout this zany old-school who-dunit!
NOVEMBER THEATER BOOSTER CLUB MEETING
Want to help support our extraordinary kids and the Bellevue Theater program? Join us for our next booster club meeting on November 16th at 7pm in the Black Box room (at the end of the music hallway). 
ORCHESTRA BOOSTER CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 PM
Room 1406 (Music Room)
 
Please join the Orchestra Booster Club for their monthly meeting. Come learn about volunteer opportunities, upcoming concerts, and see what is planned for your student this year. If you have any questions, please email the booster president Amy Borberg at agaulding@hotmail.com
 
For general information about the Bellevue Orchestra, please visit our website at www.BellevueOrchestra.org.
BHS BAND BOOSTERS HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
Our BHS Holiday Evergreen Fundraiser is back!
As we adjust to "new normals" in 2021, we would love to help you decorate your homes in style. Once again, we are partnered with Sherwood Forest Farms in Lacey, WA and will be offering fresh and fragrant wreaths, door swags, and cedar garlands. Please check out our sales webpage at www.sherwoodfundraiser.com/BHSBandBoosters2021. Sales begin on Tuesday, Oct 19. The last day to order is Thursday, Nov 11. Just like last year, all of our gift items are conveniently offered for direct delivery only. It is super easy for you to order holiday greenery for out-of-town relatives and have items delivered directly to them, OR for your relatives/friends across the country to order directly from our webpage for delivery to their homes.

Thank you for supporting our BHS Band students. All funds raised will assist our Marching Band, Concert Bands, and Jazz Bands.
GO, BELLEVUE!
SPORTS
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR WINTER SPORTS!
SIGN UP TODAY!
BHS Winter Sports include Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Boys Swim and Dive, Boys and Girls Wrestling
Gymnastics starts November 8th & Basketball, Swim and Dive and Wrestling start November 15th
 
BHS Athletic information can be found here:

To Participate in a Sport at BHS:
  1. Register online through BHS FinalForms https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/parents/login
Please attend ImPACT Testing (if required) – 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 and 11/10 at 1:30 pm in Room 1114 – Space is limited to 25 athletes each test date.

For ImPACT testing please bring your fully charged laptop – the ImPACT test is online.
  1. Make sure a BSD sports physical, signed by a doctor, clearing you to participate, is on file with the school Athletics and Activities department, email a copy to Kelli at mayerk@bsd405.org.
  2. ASB membership is required to participate in Athletics and the Athletic Fees are due when team rosters are completewww.bsd405.org/pay


Who needs to take the ImPACT Concussion Baseline Test?
Athletes for most high school sports must have a current concussion baseline ImPACT test completed to participate (valid for two years). All contact sports require ImPACT testing. Sports that do not require ImPACT testing are: Cross Country, Badminton, Drill Team, Swim Only, Tennis, Golf, and Track & Field (except Pole Vault requires the ImPACT test). Students participating in any other sport should be sure they have a current ImPACT test on file. You can see if your ImPACT test is expired by logging in to your FinalForms profile (https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/).
BELLEVUE ATHLETICS SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 1st to NOVEMBER 6th
Monday November 1st
 
Girls JVC, Junior Varsity & Varsity Volleyball at Shorecrest High School JVC 5:15pm, JV 5:15pm, Varsity 7:00pm
 
Tuesday November 2nd
 
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Liberty High School @ Bellevue High School 7:00pm ****Kingco Championship Game – WINNER to State tournament****
 
Wednesday November 3rd
 
Frosh Football vs. Juanita High School @ Bellevue High School 7:00pm
 
Thursday November 4th
 
Girls Varsity Volleyball at 3A Kingco Volleyball Tournament @ Lake Washington High School
 
Friday November 5th
 
Girls Swim and Diving at SeaKing District Championship meet – Preliminaries @ Hazen High School
 
Varsity Football vs. Southridge High School @ Bellevue High School 7:00pm
 
Saturday November 6th
 
Girls Swim and Diving at SeaKing District Championship Meet – Finals – at Hazen High School
 
Cross Country at 3A State Championship meet @ Sun Willows Golf Course, Pasco WA
 
Girls Varsity Volleyball at 3A Kingco Volleyball Tournament @ Lake Washington High School
 
Recently in Bellevue Athletics….
 
Boys Golf has qualified for the State Championship Tournament in the Spring. Bellevue is looking to defend the State title that they won two years ago – PRE COVID 
 
Hannah Lorenz has qualified for the 3A State Cross Country Championship to represent Bellevue XC this Saturday in Pasco
 
Girls Swim & Dive looks to lock in their State Roster at the SeaKing Championship meet this week….
 
Girls Soccer won the regular season 3A Kingco Championship and looks to qualify for the State tournament tomorrow night vs. Liberty @ Bellevue HS 7:00pm!!!
 
Girls Volleyball won the regular season Kingco Championship and will compete for qualifying for the SeaKing Tournament this Thursday and Saturday at LWHS
 
Joshua and Daniel Kim have qualified in Boys Doubles for the SeaKing Tournament this coming Spring.
 
Boys Water Polo will be playing a play in game to the State Tournament next week….
 
Varsity Football completed the regular season UNDEFEATED at 9-0 and will host the first round of the State Playoffs this Friday night v. Southridge High School of Kennewick at BHS Memorial Stadium @ 7:00pm
 
Go Bellevue!!! Be well….
John Hill
Athletic Director
Bellevue High School
425-456-7038
Fill out the form below and mail with check, payable to BHS PTSA, mail to: 
Bellevue High PTSA Membership, 10416 Wolverine Way, Bellevue WA 98004 

Attachment with form; 
Calendar Of Events
ASB
CLASS OF 2022 FLOWER POWER FUNDRAISER
All proceeds go towards the All-Night Senior Grad Party!
The Bellevue High Class of 2022 Parent Booster Committee is hard at work planning the 2022 All-Night Senior Grad Party. The Grad Party is not school-sponsored. It is funded through ticket sales and monies that the Class of 2022 Parent Booster Committee has been raising since freshman year. It is our hope that this fundraising effort will allow us to be able to further lower the cost that seniors will pay for their Grad Party tickets. 50% of every order will go directly to help defray the Grad Party ticket cost. Please join us in helping to make this incredibly fun and special event more affordable for all of our seniors by ordering some beautiful paperwhite and amaryllis bulbs. These easy to grow indoor bulbs bloom in 4-8 weeks. 

To order bulbs click here: http://bhsclassof2022.fpfundraising.com/
Order deadline: December 15. Order deadline for holiday delivery: December 1.

To learn more about the 2022 All-Night Senior Grad Party click here: http://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/109-2/classof2022/
SAVE THE DATE
CLASS OF 2022 BOSSTER COMMITTE UPDATE MEETINGS
November 15th , noon or 7:30 PM

Hello Class of 2022 parents –
The Class of 2022 Parent Booster Committee is working behind the scenes on the various graduation events that our seniors will participate in this spring. We would love to update the class parents on what is coming up and how to you help. Please mark your calendars for Monday November 15. Zoom meetings will be held at both noon and 7:30 PM. Details and zoom links will follow.

Cheers,
The Class of 2022 Parent Booster Committee
BHS Community Corner
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT PACIFIC ART ALLIANCE
Description: Pacific Art Alliance (PAA) is a 501C non-profit organization founded by high school students in 2015. Our mission is to utilize art and expression to benefit people who are in need. We provide a source of inspiration, motivation, creativity, and education for children by hosting artistic seminars in schools, libraries, and other public venues. We are inviting more students to join PAA this year and lead the activities including planning events, teaching art seminars, and doing web development etc. If you are interested, please email Alyssa Lin at s-linaly@bsd405.org.

For general information about PAA, please visit our website: https://pacificartistsalliance.wordpress.com/
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS
The University of Washington Youth and Teen Programs is excited to offer a variety of remote courses for middle and high school students who seek afterschool enrichment opportunities.  Courses run over 10 weeks starting in January. Visit our website for registration information and course details. www.youth-teen.uw.edu
BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
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.
PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD / QUICK LINKS
PTSA Presidents


PTSA Vice President Fundraising


PTSA Board
Committee Chairs
PTSA Vice Presidents Communications

Ellen Wang

PTSA Secretary

Neil Chang

PTSA Treasurers

BHS Administration

Principal:
Asst. Prin: Katie Klug
Asst. Prin: Thomas Gangle

BHS Athletics/ Activities
Director: John Hill
Athletic Trainer: Ashley Lopez

BHS Main Office

425-456-7000