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The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
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Bellevue High families:
PTSA Membership growth needs your help!
We have 552 PTSA memberships (635 active members) and our goal is to reach 600 memberships. There are still 48 memberships need your help!
With just $10 you can sponsor your favorite teacher or staff to become a PTSA member. Please contact membership co-chairs via xiaohua.chen@gmail.com for how to sponsor a teacher/staff.
Let’s finish strong in the last stride. Together we can reach our goal!
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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;
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NOW OPEN:
SPRING 2022 ENRICHMENT FUND GRANTS CYCLE
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The Spring 2022 Grants Cycle is open and we look forward to your grant submissions. The BHS PTSA offers grants for items or opportunities that enhance the student experience. We encourage submissions from anyone within the BHS community including student clubs, student activities, athletic organizations and educational/administrative departments.
** Grant submissions are due Friday, March 11, 2022 at 3 PM.
Grants Committee Advisory Meeting: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 (3:45-5:45PM)
Grants Committee Allocation Meeting: Thursday, March 17, 2022 (8:30-10:30AM)
For additional Grants program information contact Kelly Silver, PTSA Grants Chair.
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PTSA SCHOLARSHIP / COMPETITIONS |
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WAPTA Scholarship Program
Washington State PTA offers four $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Washington state public high schools with an active PTA, who will be starting college (either two-year or four-year) in the fall. Upon receiving proof of acceptance to college, WSPTA will issue a check to the school the recipient will be attending. The scholarship may be used to offset the cost of tuition, books, supplies, room and/or board.
Requirements
· Current and verified GPA of at least 3.4 (on a scale of 4.0)
· The name and number of the PTA/PTSA at your school
· At least three volunteer activities
· Answer the essay question
Application
Students may submit a scholarship application through the online form. We encourage students to apply even if they have not decided on which specific college (either two-year or four-year) they will be attending. If the student is selected as a scholarship recipient we will verify the enrollment status prior to distributing the funds.
The application deadline is March 1 each year and scholarships are awarded by April 30.
Clink below for more details.
WSPTA Essay Contest
The contest is for students of all ages to write an essay about an influential role model that has had a profound impact on their life. The objective is to help celebrate the people that are most important in influencing the lives of children around the state of Washington.
When writing their essays, students can consider many questions including (but not limited to):
Why is this role model important in your life?
- What life lessons, ethics, or skills has this influential role model taught you?
- Why do you look up to this role model and appreciate having him or her in your life?
- How would your life be different without this role model?
- How would other kids benefit from having a similar role model in their life?
Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship
Each year, Bellevue PTSA Council offers twelve (12) $1000 scholarships to seniors representing each high school in BSD. The Alice Hurd Memorial Scholarship recognizes outstanding community service and rewards one student from each high school a $1000 scholarship. The Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship rewards academic excellence to one graduating senior from each high school, funded by Bellevue PTSA Council. Applicants will be evaluated by the Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship Committee consisting of representatives from each high school.
Click below for more details.
· Freestone Future Leaders Scholarship
WSPTA Game Development Competition
The WSPTA Game Development Competition is a STEM-based program, to encourage and support student success. Students attending a middle or high school with a PTA/PTSA in good standing may participate and share their knowledge and creativity based on an assigned theme.
The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students, either individually or in teams of up to six members, to use their creative talents and express themselves by developing a game, either a physical board game or a computer game. Students’ submissions are judged in the following areas: best board game, best computer game, arts and animation, game design, programming (code), and audio design.
The theme for the 2021-2022 competition is Changing the World.
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Bellevue Council Finalists
Congratulations to our district winners! This is a magnificent achievement!
All finalists are advancing to the Washington State competition. See our winners below.
Tiffany Tu, Visual Arts, Colored Lenses (Award of Merit)
Elaine Sin, Visual Arts, Drugs End All Dreams (Advancing)
Esther Yoon, Literature, A Thousand Little Ways (Award of Excellence)
All participants, thank you all so much for your amazing work! You all deserve to be congratulated.
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TONIGHT!
Orchestra Booster Club Meeting
Tuesday, March 1, 7:00 PM
Room 1406 (Music Room)
Please join the Orchestra Booster Club for their monthly meeting. Come learn about volunteer opportunities including our upcoming Lei fundraiser, concerts and field trips. If you have any questions, please email the booster president Amy Borberg at agaulding@hotmail.com
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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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WOLVERINE GUARD 2021-2022 |
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The 2021-22 Wolverine Guard Program is going strong! We already have received applications and hours for some students. For those who aren’t familiar with it, 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.
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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Congratulations to our amazing Cheer team….2nd Place in the State in both Game Day and Traditional categories….OUTSTANDING job to our team!!! |
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Hello Wolverine Faithfull!!!
Two weekends ago our Boys Swimming team took the 4th place trophy at the State Championship meet. They were led by BRIAN LEE, State Champion in the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly. BRIAN set the STATE RECORD in the 100 yard butterfly and was named the 3A State Swimmer of the meet!!! It was an incredible two days of competition for our Wolverine Swimmers culminating with the TEAM podium finish.
Anna Livingston and Julia McCarthy have qualified for the 3A State Championship Gymnastics meet this coming Friday at Sammamish High School. Anna will represent Bellevue High School in the Vault and Julia will be our athlete qualified for the Floor Exercise. If you are intown, check out www.wiaa.com and view the schedule of the meet. COME OUT and support these two amazing ATHLETES.
Look forward to hearing the final results of the Gymnastics season and look forward to SPRING Athletics starting next Monday February 28th!!!
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WIAA STATE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK |
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This past week Bellevue High Swimmer Brian Lee was awarded the WIAA State Athlete of the Meet for his amazing performances at the 3A State Championships!
BRIAN LEE
Bellevue Swim & Dive (SR)
This past weekend the Bellevue boys swim team took the 4th place trophy at the State Championship Meet. They were led by Brian Lee, State Champion in the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly. He set the State record in the 100-yard butterfly and was named the 3A State Swimmer of the Meet. It was an incredible two days of competition for the Wolverine swimmers, culminating with the team podium finish with a 4th place team finish.
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Baseball Players and Fans, mark your calendars - BHS Baseball Season is here!
Upcoming Events
2/28-3/4
BHS Baseball Tryouts, after school at BHS Baseball Field
Tryouts start 2/28! Be sure to be on the BHS Baseball Boosters signup list and have both your physical and concussion screenings done, following Athletic Department guidelines and using FinalForms.
Show up baseball ready: Long sleeves, baseball pants, molded cleats or turfs (no metal cleats), and gear. Be ready to go, and bring your best effort, with intensity and purpose.
Game schedules will appear here next week!
As always, if you have any questions, contact Carl Hellings <carlhel@hotmail.com>
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Dear Players and Parents!
The boys soccer season is gaining momentum and the turn out has been great for the Open Field Sessions!
Tryout information, practice schedules and other updates will be sent shortly. In order to successfully communicate this and future information with players and parents, we ask that you please complete the following player profile. It is very important for incoming freshmen and new players to complete this survey.
In addition to the survey, every player needs to complete three things BEFORE TRYOUTS:
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Register for Boys Soccer in finalforms at https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/ In order to play you must be completely cleared in finalforms, and your profile will be in a green box. If the box is red, then you are not completely cleared.
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Turn in a BSD sports physical - dropped off in the athletic office, emailed to mayerk@bsd405.org, faxed to 425-456-7043, or uploaded in finalforms. Physicals are good for two years, so this will need to be completed by all interested players who are freshmen, most juniors, and any new players.
- Complete ImPACT testing. ImPACT testing is good for two years, so this will need to be completed by all interested players who are freshmen, most juniors, and any new players.
- Testing is on the following Wednesdays: 2/9. 2/16 at 1:30PM in room 1114. Bring a fully charged laptop.
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Hello Parents! It’s finally 2022! We hope you enjoying yourself and keeping up with your New Year’s resolutions!
Important Announcement:
Missed out on buying Bellevue Spirit Gear the past year? We have you covered! ASB will be selling Bellevue Crewnecks after school every Wednesday from now on (in the commons area). These crewnecks are soft, stylish, and spirited. They are $35.00 each, and we urge you to have your child buy one before they run out; students can pay with cash or card. We are so grateful for your support!
If you have any inquiries, advice/suggestions, or concerns don’t hesitate to contact me at s-quigleys@bsd405.org anytime. We truly appreciate your input to help us improve the Bellevue High experience for everyone!
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SENIOR EVENTS TIMELINE – BHS CLASS OF 2022 |
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CLASS OF 2022 ALL-NIGHT GRAD PARTY
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022 (Night of Graduation)
8:00PM (June 16) – 5:30AM (June 17)
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This is your last week to take advantage of early bird pricing! Price goes up after Friday, February 18.
129 other people have already purchased their tickets and saved their seats on buses. Don’t miss out!
Watch this video to get a sneak peek of what you can expect!
EVENT DETAILS
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022 (Night of Graduation)
8:00PM (June 16) – 5:30AM (June 17)
WHAT IS THE ALL-NIGHT GRAD PARTY?
A tradition at Bellevue High School (and many high schools in the West), the 2022 All-Night Grad Party — a senior year highlight — is held on the evening of graduation and provides the Seniors with an opportunity for a safe, drug and alcohol-free FUN celebration with non-stop entertainment all night long.
It is one of the last opportunities to be together as a class.
The 2022 All-Night Grad Party begins with organized bus transportation from school, that takes the graduates to surprise destinations with incredible entertainment, food and music, and returns them to the school early the following morning.
Students who have attended past All-Night Grad Parties say, “You do not want to miss this!”
The 2022 All-Night Grad Party is funded through ticket sales and monies that the Class of 2022 Parent Booster Committee has been raising since freshman year.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
$179.00 after Feb 18th
This includes an all-inclusive night: transportation to multiple fun-filled, activity-packed SECRET venues, entertainment, activities, games, prizes, dinner, breakfast, and FUN, FUN, FUN all night long!
Most importantly, this is a safe and supervised event with NO alcohol or drugs.
More details and ticket sales here!
Should you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help in any way, please reach out to bellevuehs2022@gmail.com.
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University of Washington
Online Spring Afterschool Enrichment Opportunities
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Registration is now open for spring online afterschool enrichment classes. For middle and high school students looking to expand their horizons, UW Youth & Teen Programs offers afterschool classes in a variety of exciting subjects.
Registration closes March 7 or when classes fill. Questions? Email us at ytp@uw.edu
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CITY OF BELLEVUE GREENER LIVING CLASS SERIES
SPRING 2022- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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Learn how to live more sustainably! City of Bellevue Utilities are pleased to offer free, interactive Greener Living live and virtual Zoom classes. Participants are welcome to attend a single class, any combination, or all of the classes. All classes are designed to participate independent of the others. Attendees will receive a digital kit of resources, tips, and tools after each class. All ages are welcome; however, these classes are geared towards adults and children over seven. Registration is required to receive the link to the class. To register contact the City at recycle@bellevuewa.gov or 206-949-1787. You may also find more information at www.bellevuewa.gov/greener-living-classes
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YMCA EARTH SERVICE CORP
ENVIRONMENTAL SYMPOSIUM
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YMCA Environmental Symposium
The Symposium gathers passionate, motivated student leaders together at the University of Washington to learn about the environmental issues facing our world and how to create a sustainable future for our schools, communities and beyond! Participants will take part in hands-on workshops led by local organizations and designed to educate students about environmental topics as well as give teens the skills they need to address environmental issues in their schools and communities. Youth will be networking with peers and adults and gaining tools to create real, positive change. Lunch will be provided with vegetarian options available. There will also be a free raffle of outdoor and environmental prizes for all in attendance.
Supporting Youth Participation
The Symposium is a one of a kind event and YESC is dedicated to ensuring that youth have the opportunity to attend. To support students and teachers we are offering Substitute Teacher Reimbursements and a Letter of Support.
In order to support teachers that would like to bring youth to this event, we are offering Teacher Substitute Reimbursements to those teachers that bring five or more students. Teachers or staff are eligible even if they are not officially affiliated with the YMCA Earth Service Corps. There are limited spaces, so we encourage teachers to contact us quickly to ensure they reserve a reimbursement. Finally, we are able to provide a Letter of Support that details the academic benefits of this event to help students receive an excused absence.
WHAT: YMCA Environmental Symposium
WHO: Youth 13-18 years old
WHEN: Friday, March 25th from 8:30-1:30
WHERE: University of Washington, Mary Gates Hall
REGISTER: Participants can register online, by calling 206.587.6116 or emailing us at yesc@seattleymca.org. Deadline: March 17th. Groups of 5 or more must register by Feb 22nd. Space is limited so we encourage you to register quickly!
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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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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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