Weekly Update
March 24, 2021
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Dear BBHS Families,
In this remarkable year, one of the positive developments has been the increased awareness of and willingness to address historic and persistent injustices in our society. This is good news because it aligns so strongly with Catholic Social Teaching and Bishop Blanchet High School’s Mission.
In that vein, as we announced earlier this year, the BBHS Board has impaneled a committee to review our use of the “Braves” moniker and how it impacts the identity of Native populations and our own identity as a school.
Please take a moment to give us your input, as a key member of the BBHS community, by clicking to the 9-question survey. It should take only 5 to 10 minutes to complete but will give us your insights on this issue. The survey is anonymous to encourage as much candor as possible.
An FAQ addressing questions about the Moniker Committee and its work, which would be helpful for you to read before taking the survey, can be found at this link.
The survey is due before Good Friday, April 2.
Thanks in advance for assistance and prayers as we discern this important question for Bishop Blanchet.
Sincerely,
Tony DeSapio
President
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Please note that the schedule for Holy Week, March 29-April 2, follows a different format than typical, due to no school on Good Friday, April 2. Please bookmark the BBHS calendar for reference.
As a reminder, we will be shifting to remote learning for all students the week following Easter Break, April 12-16. We have made this decision out of an abundance of caution to allow for adequate time for quarantining and testing before resuming in-person, hybrid learning following Easter Break. Our plan is to resume in-person, hybrid learning on Monday, April 19.
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OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
Bishop Blanchet has adopted CDC guidelines for all out of state travel. Those returning from out of state have two quarantine options:
- Forgo a COVID-19 test and quarantine for 10 days upon returning from out of state travel. After day 10, eligible to return to in-person learning and in-person activities.
- Get tested 5 days after out of state travel and stay home/self quarantine for the full 7 days, even with a negative test.
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Those who decide to return after 7 days are required to submit their negative COVID-19 test result to the Dean’s Office prior to returning to in-person learning and in-person activities.
Families traveling out of state are required to complete this form. School personnel will communicate a return date for in-person learning and in-person activities. We feel it is important to reiterate that public health guidance is to avoid non-essential travel. This protocol has been developed to address the occurrence of essential travel. If you have any questions, please contact the Dean’s Office.
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.
Chris Bilanko
Dean of Students
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From the Activities Office |
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PARENTS OF FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORE & JUNIORS: ADOPT A SENIOR!
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior parents - this one's for you! The BBHS Parent Association is bringing our entire community together to support our seniors as they close out their time at Bishop Blanchet. Our seniors in particular have missed out on many special memories over the past year, and have handled this with grace and adaptability. Now is our chance to make them feel special! We are asking members of our BBHS family to consider “adopting” a senior from the graduating Class of 2021.
MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized as our March Students of the Month: Georgia Ambrose ‘22, Alexandria Billingsley ‘24, Lauren Crumb ‘22, Andreas Derickson ‘22, Max Gundlach ‘23, Isaac Hartin Pasco ‘22, Catherine Herber ‘23, Frances Kent ‘21, Maura Mansker ‘22, Sophia McGinnis ‘23, Naomi Pham ‘22, Malai Richardson ‘22, Liam Rogan ‘21, Stella Shamulka ‘22, Carter Vary ‘24, Olive Young ‘21, Olivia Zinsmeyer ‘21.
Each of these students were recognized in CP this morning, and will receive their commendations and certificates in the mail.
STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS
Parents, please remind your students to check Skyward, their email, and their grade-level Google classroom regularly. Students and parents can also follow BBHS (@bishopblanchet) on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and @blanchetbraves on Twitter. Additionally, the BBHS calendar is the best resource to learn about current and upcoming events at BBHS.
2021 BBHS TALENT SHOW
Chuck Bocian
Vice Principal of Student Activities
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From the Athletic Department |
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METRO LEAGUE PHASE 3 SPECTATOR POLICY
Beginning on Thursday, March 25, the Metro League will allow senior athletes who are participating in an outdoor sport to have two spectators attend their home and away games.
For each outdoor game on or after Thursday, March 25, all senior families will be required to complete a survey to indicate the names of the spectators who will be attending the event. Links to surveys will be emailed to senior parents for each game. All spectators will be required to complete a HealthShield attestation (click here for directions), show the green checkmark/pass screen at the gate, and wear a mask at all times. If spectators are from the same household, they may sit together. If spectators are from different households, they will be required to sit 6 feet apart. The Metro League will evaluate the spectator process each week and determine next steps.
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BBHS NFHS LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE
Each week the Bishop Blanchet Athletic Department will post our streaming schedule on the Athletic page of the BBHS website. Our goal is to stream as many events as possible, to allow for our community to see our incredible student athletes in action. To access the NFHS Livestreaming Network, please click here, create an account, and search Bishop Blanchet.
Livestream Schedule for the Week of March 22, 2021
Wednesday, March 24
- JVC Volleyball vs. Lincoln at 5:30 p.m.
- JV Volleyball vs. Lincoln at 5:30 p.m.
- Varsity Volleyball vs. Lincoln at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 25
- Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Lincoln at 7 p.m.
Friday, March 26
- Girls Swimming Time Trials 3 p.m.
- Varsity Football vs. O'Dea at 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 27
- Frosh Football vs. Seattle Prep at 10 a.m.
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MARCH 26: BOOSTER CLUB FUNDRAISER "FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS"
The Bishop Blanchet Booster Club is proud to provide our fans a way to come together while we are apart, in support of our BBHS athletes and sports programs. Everyone is encouraged to participate in "Friday Night Lights" by placing a takeout order at these select community restaurants this Friday, March 26. Proceeds will be donated to the Bishop Blanchet Booster Club, which supports all BBHS student athletes. We are united while apart!
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER A SPIRIT BAG
Don't miss the last opportunity to order a spirit bag for this school year! The deadline for orders is Wednesday, April 14. Please download the Spirit Bag Order Form and submit it with payment by mail to the Athletic Department.
FOLLOW BISHOP BLANCHET ATHLETICS ON TWITTER
Follow Bishop Blanchet Athletics on Twitter as your #1 source for game times, highlights, and scores throughout the year (@BlanchetBraves).
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Sean Gaskill
Athletic Director
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From the Campus Ministry Office |
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MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
On Wednesday, April 14, we will live stream a Mass of Remembrance to honor all those we love who have died in the past year. The Easter Season invites us to place our hope in the Resurrection, and so it is with that in our hearts that we will lift up the memory of those we have lost in this most difficult year. Click here to submit names and photos of those you would like to be shown on screen and remembered at this mass.
Rachel Longest
Director of Campus Ministry
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From the Counseling Office |
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JUNIORS: COLLEGE CONFERENCES
Juniors have received emails from their counselor, inviting them to sign up for their college conference. Parents/guardians are also invited to these meetings; please speak with your junior about signing up for a time that works for your family. We recommend signing up for a day/time when your junior is remote-learning from home. Meetings will take place March-May 2021 via Zoom.
The goal of the meeting is to discuss the student's plan for their college search and application process, regardless of where they may be along this journey. Please be ready to discuss some of these topics:
- possible majors or career interest areas
- priorities for your college search (locations, majors, cost, size, etc.)
- standardized testing plans and results
- potential list of colleges
- using Naviance in the college search process
- one or two possibilities for teacher recommendations
SENIORS: SCHOLARSHIP OFFER LETTERS
As your senior receives scholarship offers for college, please email a copy of every scholarship offer letter 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.
Stephen Russell
Head School Counselor
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From the Development Office |
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AUCTION ITEM PICK UP
All gift cards will be mailed to the address the bidder used to register for the auction. All other items can be picked up at BBHS, on the north side of the school behind the Ernie Rose Activities Center Main Gym/Student Commons, on the following days:
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Thursday, March 25 from 8-9 a.m. and 2:20-3:30 p.m.
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Friday, March 26 from 8-9 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m.
*Note: your BBHS student can pick up your item(s), but it must be during one of the times listed above. Questions? Email Sheryl Welch.
FUND A NEED
For those who were not able to participate in the online or live auctions, you can still donate to our Fund A Need: Creating New Experiences While Ensuring a Safe and Special High School Experience for All! Learn more by watching our Fund A Need video.
MATCHING GIFTS
If you work for a company that matches nonprofit contributions, Fund a Need donations (and all amounts above item value) are 100% tax deductible and qualify for a corporate matching gift. If you have questions please email Stephanie Gravenkemper. Thank you in advance for requesting a matching gift from your employer!
CLASS OF 2021 PARENTS: YOUR GRADUATE ON THE JUMBOTRON
It's time to pull out all the stops for your senior! For $100, your graduate’s photo and a custom message (written by you) will be featured on the jumbotron at T-Mobile Park during the pre-graduation video. Click here to purchase. We will follow up with you to get your photo and custom message.
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PURCHASE THE “BE STRONG” GLASSYBABY
If you didn't get a BBHS glassybaby before we sold out, we are placing another order! This year's BBHS "Be Strong" glassybaby is a gorgeous cream color with caramel/latte undertones and a golden hue within when lit. Please preorder your glassybaby now through Friday, March 26. Note: we will contact you when they are available for pick-up in late April.
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DRIVE THROUGH EASTER EVENT: APRIL 3
Please join us at Bishop Blanchet in our parking lot for a drive through Easter event on Saturday, April 3 at 9 a.m. Alumni and children ages 8 and under are invited to come visit us and receive an Easter gift bag and snacks. Also, take a socially distanced picture with the Easter Bunny!
Mary Beard
Director of Development
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STUDY SKILLS CAMP SESSIONS
Registration is now open for our in-person Study Skills Camp for rising 9th graders and middle school students. The camp sessions run August 16-20, and space is limited. Students will develop skills in time management, organization, goal setting, self-advocacy, stress control, problem solving, social belonging, and more. There are 2-day and 3-day camp options, and a middle school camp for grades 5-8.
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 Food Services Office |
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PRE-ORDER LUNCH SERVICE FOR GREEN DAYS
The BBHS Cafeteria Team is providing box lunches for purchase on Green Days. The box lunch includes a sandwich or entree salad, chips, and dessert for $6.00. Students must bring their own water bottle or beverage each day.
Please click here to pre-order lunch for Monday, March 29 and/or Thursday, April 1. The deadline to pre-lunch for next week is tomorrow, Thursday, March 25 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 Performing and Fine Arts Department |
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STUDENT ART: PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography students are practicing looking at the world creatively through a lens by interacting with their environments with googly eyes. Students are learning to stack compositional skills with a sense of humor.
Artwork by (left to right, top to bottom): Ava Markwardt '22, Mimi Hefferman '23, Liam Chaitin ‘21, Connor Stockamp '21, Elyse Meade '23, Mimi Hefferman '23, Emma Schneider '23, Milly Oliner '22.
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STUDENT ART: PAINTING
Painting students showcase their expanding skills through their free-choice sketchbook pages.
Artwork by (left to right, top to bottom): Lucy Twardus '24, Paige Cox '24, Neela Kamath '23, Natalie Blume '23, Jenna Navone '24, and Emily Schwartz '21.
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SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
Bishop Blanchet High School can’t wait to draw you in or draw you back to the excitement, the energy, the highs and lows, of that sometimes excruciating and ultimately life giving experience called high school! Come enjoy the magic as we present Some Enchanted Evening, a musical movie with songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein. Our Movie Trailer will give you a taste of the fun and excitement we are creating!
Box Office reminder: An in-person premiere of our movie is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25 at 9 p.m. under the big top tent in the Quad at Bishop Blanchet. Seating will be limited, and all health and safety protocols will be followed. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 26. On-demand viewing will available Friday, May 28.
In keeping our school's mission which is rooted in Gospel values, Bishop Blanchet Performing Arts is partnering for this show with one of our closest neighbors - Northwest Child/Aaron's place. With one of their locations bordering the north edge of our campus, Northwest Child/Aaron's Place seeks to educate children and young adults with special needs. Watch this this video to get a sense of how they encourage their students to thrive! Please partner with us by making a donation to Northwest Child.
Corey Eriksen
Performing & Fine Arts Department Chair
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