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AP TESTING UPDATE FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD
Last week, the College Board posted an update regarding proctoring of AP Exams. See their website for full details in
their announcement. A few highlights are listed here:
- The College Board is providing free remote learning opportunities.
- They're investing in the development of a new at-home testing option.
- Traditional face-to-face exam administrations will not take place.
- For each AP subject, there will be 2 different testing dates. The exam schedule and make-up exam dates can be found here
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WOLVERINE GUARD ACTIVITY
Greetings from the BHS Wolverine Guard Chairs!
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The number of hours necessary to complete Wolverine Guard for the 2019-2020
school year is now 80.
2. The deadline for submitting WG paperwork for the 2019-2020 school year remains
unchanged: April 30th, 2020.
3. New this year, online submission of the WG application and time log sheets will be
allowed and is preferred.
WG applications and time logs should be emailed to
[email protected].
Exceptions to online submissions will be made on case by case basis. For that please
email
[email protected].
Here are the links for the required WG paperwork:
Ady Chan and Annie Roth, Wolverine Guard co-chairs 2019-2020
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REVISED MEAL SERVICE OPTIONS
Please see attached summary information 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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Spring Break - All Offices and School are Closed |
A more detailed BHS Main Calendar is
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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 Donation for Health Care Workers
Hello Bellevue High families,
This is Jungyeol Kim, Steven (12th grade) and Alex Cho's (10th grade) mom.
I hope you are staying healthy during these uncertain times. With the current situation, although everyone is staying at home, I hope we can support our community together. Doctors and nurses continue to work on the frontlines against COVID-19, and I think it would be great if we can support them for the sacrifices they are making. I arranged a food donation with the Harborview UW Medical Center and Overlake Medical Center. If you want to participate in this food donation, please sign up with the link below.
In addition, I know that some people might want to or is making homemade face masks to donate to the medical staff. If anyone needs the elastic bands for the ear loops for the masks, please contact me and I can share some with you.
Thank you!
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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
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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
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We need your help!
Hello families of Bellevue High School! As you know, COVID-19 is affecting everyone right now, especially people in the medical staff. Nurses and doctors are starting to run out of PPE (personal protective equipment) while fighting on the front lines against coronavirus. That is why I am asking everyone to participate with me in creating homemade protective equipment such as face masks and face shields to donate to hospitals. With everyone currently home right now and a lot of time to spare, we can all work together to help in the fight against coronavirus. In addition, if you do choose to participate, there is a possibility that you might earn volunteer hours. If interested in helping, see below for more information.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP:
You can create or donate any type of protective gear that hospitals need. These are: N95 masks, surgical masks, gloves, face shields, wipes and disinfectants, and gowns.
This can be done at your own house and get materials from local shops or online. Or if you want to help but don't have materials, let me know.
Here are some links below that show good examples on how to make face masks or shields.
Face Masks:
Face Shields:
In addition, please try to make face shields clear and easy to see through for the convenience of doctors and nurses.
If you want, you can write a small message for the medical workers expressing your support and gratitude.
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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.
Senior Student Athlete - Bella Chang, Girls Badminton Class of 2020
"I'm Bella Chang, and I'm a senior at Bellevue High School! I have been on the varsity badminton team for all of my 4 years of high school and I was co-captain for 3 of those years. High school badminton has been one of the most memorable times of high school for me. Even from the very first day, I knew I had become part of a community of some of the sweetest, most determined girls I had ever met.
Our team has always worked extremely hard during practice and games, but they are also such fun and energetic women. Some of my favorite memories have been making huge posters for the seniors and playing Ultimate Birdie with my teammates. I am so grateful to have grown from the younger "little sister" figure as a freshman to where I am today. I am thankful to have played this sport, ran around those courts, and practiced alongside all the girls I have met: from 2017-2020. It's been a great run BGB!!!"
Senior Student Athlete remarks from Jay Park, Track & Field Class of 2020
Jay Park
Throughout my high school years playing multiple sports, I've enjoyed the bonds and new friendships I got to create outside of the classroom. I've always been an active kid and never really played any sports before high school and deciding to run track my freshmen year was the best decision I have ever made. Since then, I have created lifelong memories like going to state last year and also becoming the boys Kingco champs. There are so many small unforgettable moments I share between my teammates and if I were to recommend freshmen to run track, I would a 100% help recruit more students. I was greatly looking forward to this season after training as soon as football season was over. It was the first time I sacrificed this much of my time and effort to get faster and all that preparation goes to my coach, Tatum Taylor. I am thankful that he somehow ended up here in Bellevue and got the chance to coach all of us. He is not just a coach, but more so a friend as we have created such a strong friendship during the season that we feel comfortable joking around and talking outside of track just about anything.
Comments by Trent Gertz, BHS Wolverine Baseball Class of 2020
I'd like to say "Thank you to my family, friends, and college counselor for supporting me throughout these past four years and helping me continue my baseball career throughout college as well."
Be safe and well, Go Bellevue!!!
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SENIORS
With much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 virus and how it will impact the end of the school year, we know that many Seniors and parents have questions regarding graduation events. While we do not know exactly how the current situation will evolve, we do anticipate that this graduation season will be different than in years past and will require flexibility on all our parts.
We are working closely with the school district to develop contingency plans and advocate safe ways to recognize and celebrate our Seniors. As plans evolve, we will make sure to communicate through The Blast. We welcome creative ideas and suggestions on ways to honor graduation events with a twist toward social distancing awareness. Please email [email protected] and [email protected] to pass your ideas along.
We encourage Seniors to participate in both upcoming Virtual Town Halls for Graduating Seniors (details sent in email from Dr. Anderson on April 3rd):
- Monday, April 20th from 1:45-2:45pm hosted by Principal Vic Anderson for Bellevue High Senior Class
Stay safe!
Leslie Feller and Melinda Eley
Co-Chairs, Class of 2020 Graduation Events
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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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FRESHMEN
THE CLASS OF 2023 IS HOLDING THE "BELLEVUE BAKE OFF!"
Open to every grade level
, students can submit the amazing things that they have baked over this quarantine for a chance to be posted on our Instagram page and story!
There are various ways that you can submit your creation:
- Direct Message the Instagram account @bellevue2023
- Post what you have made to your own Instagram account and tag @bellevue2023, as well as put #bellevuebakeoff in the caption
- And finally, if you don't have Instagram, you can email class officer Samhita Korukonda with your submission ([email protected])
All submissions will be posted on our story but only one winner will be posted on our account!
Make sure that you are in the picture with what you have baked!
Submissions are due by Saturday, April 18th!
If you have any questions be sure to email class officer Hannah Stuart ([email protected]) or DM our Instagram account.
Can't wait to see all of your wonderful creations!
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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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