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Friday
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1st Period
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3rd Period
Resources Available
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5th Period
Resources Available
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7th Period
Resources Available
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Periods 1-4
Open Learning Lab
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10:00 am - 10:50 am
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4th Period
Resources Available
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6th Period
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Periods 5-0 Open Learning Lab
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11:00 am - 11:30 am
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5th Period
Learning Lab
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7th Period
Learning Lab
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1st Period
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Learning Lab
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Pre-scheduled check-in with student(s), educator planning, collaboration, or professional development
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TIME TO BUY YOUR YEARBOOK!
DON'T BE LEFT OUT
Now is the time to buy your 2019-2020 Yearbook. This is a year to remember.
Yearbooks are on sale from April 27th to May 22nd. Purchase your book on Touchbase to remember this school year forever!
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WOLVERINE GUARD 2019-2020
A Community Service Award Sponsored by BHS PTSA
Thank you for those who participated in this year's WG Program. The application acceptance window is now closed. All students who emailed their applications should have received confirmation of receipt from the chairs. If you have not received confirmation please email
[email protected]
.
Current planned schedules are as follows:
- WG application acceptance: Closed for 2019-2020
- Confirmation of receipt of your WG application: 5/6/2019
- Application validation process ends: 5/23/2019
- Confirmation of approval of your WG application: on or before 5/23/2020
- Announcement of WG award recipients in the Blast: 5/26/2020
We are proud of all your volunteer efforts!!
WG Co-Chairs 2019-2020
Ady Chan
&
Annie Roth
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REFLECTIONS UPDATE
The National PTA Reflections awards have been announced.
Congratulations to
Zihan (Jonathan) Sun from Bellevue High PTSA, whose submission received the Award of Merit for his Music Composition entry entitled "Identity"!!
The full list of national winners is at
this link. Thanks you all for your creative artwork this year!
Regards,
ReFlections Chair, Jessie
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AP TESTING UPDATE FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD
Dear Parents of students taking AP Exams:
Many students and parents have contacted me for clarifications on the AP testing process. I'm hoping this short re-cap will help to address some of your questions. As I receive more information from the College Board I will continue to update the school website, https://bsd405.org/bhs/
Student's Testing with Accommodations
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In general students with approved common testing accommodations such as extra time or extra breaks will be allotted additional testing test. The College Board has provided detailed information on testing accommodations at this link https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/coordinators/accommodations. The College Board will update the information at this link the week of April 27th to address World Language exams.
Students with approved testing accommodations who are taking the exams will show the exam location as "Bellevue School District" instead of "Bellevue High School". Note, this location has not been updated by the College Board. The students will take these exams at home and NOT at the district offices.
Delivery of Exams:
Students are receiving correspondence from the College Board to the email address students provided on the profile page of their College Board Account. This will be the email address the exam link will be delivered to. Students should be checking this email account to confirm they are receiving correspondence from the College Board. If they are not receiving information from the College Board students should check clutter etc... and/or change the email address in the profile section of their College Board account. If students have questions on how to update the email address contact me and I can assist, [email protected] In late April the College Board will be sending students and teachers with additional information on how to access the testing system on test day. This will include video demonstrations so families can familiarize themselves with the system. Be sure to watch for this correspondence.
Exam Refunds
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The College Board has requested AP Coordinators to take no action to cancel exams. Exam refunds (full amount that was paid by the student) will be processed after all make up exams - mid June.
What is the Required Action then to initiate a refund? All students who have registered and made payments for exams will receive an exam link. If students do not open the exam link for 1. the Regular Exam AND 2. the Make-up exam, they will be eligible for an exam refund. If students open either exam link this will be considered "taking the exam" and they will not be eligible for an exam refund. I've been informing students requesting exam refunds to ignore the exam link - do not open the exam link on either date.
Feel free to contact me with questions I may have missed.
Thanks!!!
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JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS TO HELP US MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY
Donations have been used to:
- Buy $40,000 of food vouchers for 3,500 needy children
- Provide funding for mental health counselors to reach students suffering from the challenges of isolation and distance learning
- Fund on-line educational platforms so all students can continue their classroom work
- Provide $10,000 to support District staff assisting first responders, healthcare workers, and frontline Covid-19 fighters
- Continue to fund the exemplary programs that ensure our students' academic excellence once they return to the classroom
When our Spring for Schools luncheon was canceled due to COVID-19, we knew it would be difficult to realize our $875,000 goal. The good news is that generous donors have already contributed $579,000.
Our challenge is to continue raising additional funds to meet the critical needs of our students.
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REVISED MEAL SERVICE OPTIONS
Please see attached link regarding meal service options available through Nutrition Services. Families now have two options, curbside pick or pre-order.
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CHILD CARE SERVICES
We know that childcare is also a top priority for families.
For child care needs, please visit the
Bellevue Boys and Girls Club website. Due to school closures, BGCB is offering extended programming for families to help support our community as we move through the quickly changing Coronavirus situation.
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| June 19, 2020 |
Last Day of School |
A more detailed BHS Main Calendar is
HERE
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BHS COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
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BHS COMMUNITY SUPPORT
As we all adjust to more remote interactions, the Blast is introducing a new feature. The BHS Community Bulletin Board is a place to connect with others in the community looking to help out or those who are need of assistance. There are several ideas already for helping each other and those around us, and please reach out if you have ideas for support or are in need of assistance.
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Food Donations Update
The food donation for the health care workers was a great success! Thank you so much for all those who participated.
We donated a total of 100 lunch meals to the healthcare workers at Harborview Medical Center on April 20
th
and April 27
th
. We also donated 40 lunch meals to the health care workers at Overlake Medical Center on April 24
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. We had originally planned to donate 120 meals, but we received more money than planned, so we were able to donate an additional 20 meals!
Thank you again and I hope all Bellevue High families stay safe and healthy.
- Jungyeol Kim
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Bellevue Students Featured in Music Video
Several Bellevue students participated in an 83-person virtual choir for an uplifting song called, "Give A Little Love," that is encouraging donations for Seattle Foundation's Covid-19 Response Fund. It was even featured on King 5's Evening Show!
If you missed the Evening Show you can check out the YouTube video here!
The Bellevue students who participated are:
Mavis Chan, BHS senior
Ben McKean, BHS senior
Drew Parker, BHS senior
Emma Brooksbank, BHS junior
Elina Jahromi, BHS junior
Shiv Rajurs, BHS junior
Makena Rubin, BHS junior
Yuna Song, BHS junior
Mina Wang, BHS junior
Meiko Huang, BHS sophomore
Arin Sandidge, BHS sophomore
Gracie Snyder, BHS sophomore
Sophia Ma, 2020 BHS graduate
Millie Yuet, 2020 BHS graduate
Also keep an eye out for local students from Chinook Middle School:
Grace Archer, Chinook 8th grader
Kaia Rubin, Chinook 8th grader
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Help with Errands
If you are in need of assistance with grocery shopping, pharmacy, or other errands, please reach out to
Karina
,
who can help with curbside drop offs!
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Medical Community Support
Please write your
Words of Encouragement and Support to UW Medicine
The caregivers and staff of UW Medicine are working tirelessly in response to COVID-19 and encouragement from the community goes a long way in boosting their spirits. Consider leaving a note that we will share with them
here.
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WIAA SCHOLASTIC CUP RESULTS 2019-20
Bellevue High School Athletics & Activities were very well represented in the prestigious WIAA Scholastic Cup standings for the 2019-20 school year (point totals accumulated through State tournament results and cumulative G.P.A.'s of the individual programs)
Bellevue High School finished 2nd Place for all 3A classification schools! Definitively highlighted by the Girls Swim & Dive team 3 peat State title defense, and three State Academic team Champions in Girls Swim & Dive, Band & Speech and Debate!
Also.... Our Drill Team are 2019-20 Academic State Champions as well to ADD to BHS's talented students!!!!
In a shout out to ALL four of our BSD schools that participate in the Scholastic Cup,
Sammamish High
finished
2nd
in the 2A
classification,
Interlake High School finished 8th in the 3A
classification and
Newport High School
finished
8th in the 4
A classification.
Amazing results collectively for our students of the Bellevue School District!!
Go Bellevue!!! Be well....
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SENIOR SHOUT OUTS
Girls Track and Field
Elizabeth Musolino: When I think of Libby, I think life of the party. This young lady could lighten the mood on even the days with the hardest work outs. She was not only positive, but kept us laughing. She demonstrated a mature level of communication with me throughout the two seasons I worked with her. This communication allowed me to understand her as an individual and the role she fulfilled on our team. Her personality and presence will be missed next season, however I know she will bring the same level of joy to her future endeavors and teams that we had the honor to experience at Bellevue.
Libby was always making the teammates ( and coaches ) around her laugh. I'll never forget her running from her SAT directly to the JV championships. She made it just on time. Such a fun and bright athlete to coach!
Janet de la Vega: Janet always show tremendous grit. She has an unmeasured level of determination when training
and
during competitions. She is also extremely kind with a level of patience beyond her years. She is well suited for any challenges the next phase of her life brings. Janet is one of those athletes who exemplifies hard work
and
dedication. I never had to worry about her completing the work out or putting in 100% effort. Her hard work showed in her competitive results.
Justine Fielding-- Despite having very little time with Justine because it was her first year doing track, I had the pleasure of creating a bond with this young lady. She is mentally sharp, knows what she wants and what she doesn't want. She quickly became a leader amongst the sprinters, helping to lead warmups and various parts of the spring workout. She took the time to sit down with me and respectfully communicate any misunderstandings, a step that demonstrated Justine is very mature. She manages her emotions well and I am determine she will accomplish anything she puts her mind to.
Boys Baseball
Chris
Hellings
:
Chris
would have been a 1 year letterman.
Chris
was going to be a big part of the infield this year. The start of practice this year,
Chris
was becoming a leader on the team and was working hard. We wish him the best as he continues his education at Leeds school of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder. Good luck
Chris
!
Jayce Zimmerman: Jayce would have been a 2 year letterman. Jayce was a big part of the pitching staff last year and this year he would have been an even bigger key to the team. We could count on Jayce to come in and throw strikes and get guys out. He would have been one of starters this year. Jayce will be continuing his education at the Foster school of Business at UW. Good Luck Jayce!
Boys Lacrosse
Grey Sunderland is a warrior. A 4 year varsity player, Grey has worked tirelessly in practices, games, and off the field to perfect his craft. Face-offs are an often overlooked part of the game, as it takes up so little time during a game. But those quick seconds - milliseconds in terms of a clamp and well executed exit - play a profound factor in determining who will win. In Lacrosse, possession is the most important statistic, and ground-balls and faceoffs bear heavily on its outcome. Over the years, we have watched Grey grow both in his game, his attitude, and in his person. He came to us as a small, technically skilled player who was sometimes out-worked by less skilled, but more physical, opponents. Grey attacked this area of the game, becoming a physical competitor who was just as good at getting a ground ball as winning a clamp. He has the ability - both physically and mentally - to take situations in to his own hands, as he did in the Semi-final against Bainbridge in last year's playoffs. Beyond his play, though, Grey has been an ambassador for our program: Grey has spent time working with younger players in the program to work on their skills, but also recruiting athletes to pick up a stick. Grey's personality - which can only be described as an electric factory - largely defined the swagger and energy of our Varsity squad this year. While we are sad to miss out on the great things Grey would have done this senior year, we are all looking forward to seeing what he will do in his collegiate career. Grey - thanks for everything you've done, and for being you.
Go Bellevue!!! Be well....
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SPRING SPORTS SENIORS 2020 - IN THEIR OWN WORDS!!
Hello Bellevue High School & BHS Community....in another effort to honor and celebrate our Senior Student Athletes this Spring, we have reached out to ALL of the individual Seniors and their parents who are participating in Athletics. We are asking that if students themselves would like to have a chance to comment on what being a student athlete means to them, any highlights or memories they'd want to share and any people that they'd want to thank have a chance to do so.
Boys Lacrosse - Alex Reid
Lacrosse
has been a great experience at Bellevue High School. I have met so many amazing people who have become my friends and made memories that I will remember for a lifetime. It sucks that we aren't able to compete in our senior year, but I am glad that I got to experience the last couple years with some amazing teammates. Unfortunately, I was never able to get a state championship ring which is a bummer because we had such a talented senior class and I am sure we would have gotten one this year. Overall, I had an awesome time playing
lacrosse
for a program like Bellevue and wouldn't trade my time there for anything.
Boys Lacrosse - Carter Laws
I've made amazing relationships with teammates and coaches that will last a lifetime. Being an athlete at Bellevue has taught me the importance of hard work, dedication and teamwork -things that will be an asset throughout my life. Some of my favorite memories are winning the state championship, repeatedly beating Mercer Island and traveling to tournaments with my teammates. I will never forget these experiences and the friendships I've made with these boys
Go Bellevue!!! Be well....
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SENIORS
Thank you all for your patience during this time. We know you are anxiously waiting to hear updates and plans to celebrate our seniors!
We continue to discuss and pursue possibilities that will fit within state and district guidelines as well as creative means to recognize our class. Please watch for the Blast coming out this next week as we hope to provide everyone with more information. In the meantime, please keep an eye out for an invitation to a Senior Parent Meeting hosted by Dr. Vic Anderson this Friday at 9:00am where he will discuss upcoming events including cap & gown distribution, senior care packages, senior awards and recognition, virtual graduation, and other potential events planned in partnership with our PTSA and parent volunteers.
We again thank you for your patience and understanding!
Sincerely,
The 2020 Graduation Events Parent Committee
Co-Chairs, Melinda Eley and Leslie Feller
Committee Members: Stephanie Charaf, Leslie Barry, Stephanie Dash, Christine Elmgren, Mary Kim, Natalie Littrell, Heather Serres, Sydney Scoma, Candice Soderquist
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HONOR CORDS INFORMATION
Dear Senior Class Students and Parents:
We have a different process for purchasing honor cords this year. Honor cords are available for purchase to recipients of
Advanced Placement, GPA awards (3.5 GPA) and Senior Class Leadership
. There is no cost to recipients of Wolverine Guard, National Honor Society and students achieving a 4.0 GPA.
Honor cord purchases are optional and the cord cost is $10 per cord. Last week honor cord fees were entered on student accounts to allow for online payment. Honor cords will be available for online purchase
through May 25th.
After May 25
th
honor cord fees will be removed from student accounts. Cost of the honor cords are waived for students on the fee waiver program. If you have questions regarding award qualifications please contact Lynn Semler,
[email protected]
or if your questions relates to the online payment process, Cathy Lanning,
[email protected]
We are working towards bundling honor cords, medals, and all other graduation related items for distribution to families the last week of May or early June.
Award and Honor Cord Designation:
Medal: 4.0 students - Cost Covered by BHS
Red: 3.5 GPA & above
Navy, Gold, White: Senior Leadership
Gold: National Honor Society - Cost Covered by NHS
Blue/Gold: Wolverine Guard earned in two or more years (cost covered by PTSA.
AP Awards determined by College Board based on number of AP exams taken and average scores through Junior Year,
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/awards/scholar-awards
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Purple/White: AP National Scholar
Purple: AP Scholar w/Distinction
Green/White: AP Scholar w/ Honors
Green: AP Scholar
Thank you and congratulations Senior Class Students and Parents!!
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JUNIORS
Every year the junior class at BHS has a raffle to raise funds to lower the cost of senior events such as prom and graduation.
Our raffle includes: 4 Night Getaway in a villa at the Westin Los Cabos for 6 guests, Cabo restaurant giftcard, and $750 cash.
Our goal is to raise $30,000 by selling 2,000 raffle tickets for $15 each.
We still need a few more sellers to sell just 25 tickets each to achieve our goal! You may sell tickets to other BHS parents, co-workers, family members, or you may purchase them yourselves. You will have until the drawing on April 23 to sell them. We will provide email templates and marketing materials to help you sell.
We also really need parents to buy tickets! THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR FABULOUS SELLERS BELOW! Please contact one if you would like to purchase.
| Sarah Allen |
Shannen Jensen |
Carrie Powell |
| Kristyn Arnold |
Marji Jochums |
Liz Quick |
| Mishele Barnard |
Liz Johnson |
Jen Ramos |
| Karla Bennett |
Marilyn Johnson |
Kea Rensch |
| Jill Birkeland |
Laura Kagle |
Sienna Rubel |
| Diana Bowar |
Dana Kenny |
Joni Scalzo |
| Lori Broznowski |
Tracy Kruger |
Leigh Schiller |
| Ligia Calvo |
Rachel Li |
Debbie Scott |
| Ady Chan |
MaryAnne Luis |
Jodi Scribner |
| Yong Chen |
Xunmei Man |
Annette Seats |
| Stephanie Dash |
Priscilla McAughan |
Lisa Seigle |
| Julie Descamp |
Renee McGahan |
Sinead Shah |
| Laurie Eide |
Mark Mecham |
Laney Shorett |
| Amy Elwell |
Carrie Montague |
Diana Swanson |
| Tracey Ferriss |
Alane Moran |
Jami Swasand |
| Noel Fowler |
Bird Nelson |
Di Thomas |
| Jaye Friedman |
Aimee Nelson |
Juliet Vong |
| Jill Goffe |
Lisa Park |
Laura Weingaertner |
| Tami Hansen |
Pam Phillips |
Lee White |
| Rise Hirsch |
Gretchen Pingree |
Jennifer Whittier |
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SOPHOMORES
If you have any inquiries, advice/suggestions, or concerns don't hesitate to contact me at
[email protected]
anytime. We truly appreciate your input to help us improve the Bellevue High experience for everyone! As a reminder, the Bellevue Blast posts our update's weekly, so stay tuned for the next one!
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Bellevue High School has a very diverse cultural population.
If you need translation for articles in our newsletters, please try this
link:
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TEAM JAPANESE BLAST!
If you are interested in Japanese culture, Japanese anime, or take Japanese class and understand Japanese, why don't you join us, Team Japanese Blast? Team Japanese Blast is a group of parent and student volunteers who are engaged in translating the PTSA newsletter The Bellevue Blast into Japanese.
Hours for translation will qualify for volunteer hours, a graduation requirement!
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For our newsletter at any time by clicking on the link on top of this newsletter. Be sure to sign up for your student's graduating classes. You may also unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe button at the bottom of the newsletter.
SUBMISSIONS - 1 Weekly BELLEVUE BLAST EDITION
The Blast will be delivered once a week on Tuesday mornings. The deadlines for submitting articles are as follows:
- School news and PTSA articles - Friday deadline
- Athletics and Activities articles - Sunday deadline
- Submissions should be in plain text in the body of your email message or in a Word document.
- Items submitted may be accepted, rejected, or edited at our discretion.
- Please use a separate email for each article submitted.
- Titles should be included in the Subject line.
- Images may be included as JPEG or PNG files.
- Submissions received after Friday/Sunday will NOT be in the Tuesday issue, but will be in the following week's issue.
COMMENTS: Thank you for your articles. The newsletter is edited by Jia Ling(Janet) Liu and Rebekah Brown. Please submit all comments and questions to us at [email protected].
Thank you for staying informed!
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PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD / QUICK LINKS
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