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The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
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BHS Registration for 2021-2022 |
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This week we kick off the registration process for the 2021-22 school-year! During the registration process, students will have the opportunity to attend informational presentations, learn about the various elective classes offered at BHS, and select their course requests for the 2021-22 school-year.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!!! Grade level registration presentations will be held Tuesday, March 2nd, from 11am - 12 pm (during 8th period). The presentations will be held through Microsoft Teams.
Current 9th - 11th grade students should have received an e-mail with the link to join their presentation. The presentations will be recorded and posted on the BHS website the following day for reference throughout the registration process.
We look forward to working with your students during registration! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
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ORCHESTRA DRIVE-THRU TUNING
MARCH 4, 2021
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Greetings Bellevue Orchestra Students and Families!
On Thursday, March 4th, get your violin, viola, cello or double bass tuned at our drive-thru tuning. Students from all grades and all schools are welcome. We can also do minor adjustments and changing strings (note: we do not sell strings, so please arrive with your own set).
Andrew Kam, Bellevue High and Clyde Hill Orchestra teacher, will be there to help you out... and maybe even play a socially distanced duet with you!
Drive-thru tuning will take place at Bellevue High School
Please sign up at the link below to reserve your spot:
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Support BHS with Fan Cutouts! |
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Interest-Based Teams Channels! |
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Hey Bellevue!!
Are you looking to form some community in this virtual world? Well you’re in luck, because leadership is so excited to introduce brand new interest-based channels for you to explore on Teams. We know school can get stressful, so these channels will give you the chance to take your mind off things while meeting cool new people and playing some fun games! The channels meet every other Tuesday at 11 am in the All-School Team. In these channels, you can play exciting trivia games, watch great TV shows, or join in on fun Among Us tournaments. Make sure to swing by and get in on the excitement every other Tuesday!
The next meeting is on March 9th at 11 am. We hope to see you all there!
Love,
Leadership
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Hi BHS Students! As your 2020-21 WG co-chairs, we love helping you get credit for all your community service especially in this year of high need. Here is an update and overview for the rest of this school year for the Wolverine Guard Awards.
Many students are doing a variety of creative and useful things to help others, from tutoring to making masks and organizing food drives to helping clean up wildlife habitats. Thanks to the students who have already completed your 100 hours and gotten your forms in. We are impressed by how you have cared about others and found ways to serve.
As we stated above, we are here to help. We regularly post volunteer ideas in the Bellevue Bulletin, so be watching for those. And don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions about whether a certain volunteer activity will count toward WG or if you need help brainstorming or problem solving or if you have issues with submitting your WG application. We can be reached at wolverineguard@bellevuehighptsa.com.
Thanks again for all the ways you have served and continue to serve our community!
Best,
Annie Roth and Nancy Huenefeld Gese, WG co-chairs, 2020-21
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ImPACT TESTING FOR STUDENT ATHLETES
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Dear Student Athlete and Parent/Guardian,
We are excited to begin high school sports seasons this spring. If your ImPACT concussion baseline test has expired or you have never taken the required test, please read the instructions below for getting registered for this in-person test. All students must have a current sports physical AND most sports require a current ImPACT test on file with the school before the season starts. Fall season begins March 1 (February 24 for Football). Winter starts April 5, and Spring begins May 3.
Who needs to take the ImPACT Test?
Athletes for most sports must have a current concussion baseline ImPACT test completed to participate (valid for two years). Sports that do not require ImPACT testing are: Badminton, Drill Team, Swim Only, Tennis, Golf, or 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 (or your sports physical) is expired by logging in to your FinalForms profile (https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/).
How to Register for ImPACT Testing
We are offering the ImPACT testing at two sites, Bellevue High School and Sammamish High School. Students will need to secure transportation to these sites and follow specific health and safety guidelines. Click on the links below to register for one of several test dates in February. Once a student registers, they will receive a confirmation in their BSD student email with full instructions.
ImPACT Test Instructions
This exam will take up to 45 minutes plus check in time, so be prepared to be here for 1 hour – 1 hour 15 minutes. You MUST:
· Bring your own fully charged laptop.
· Wear a mask, covering your mouth and nose, the entire time you are checking in and testing at school buildings.
· Complete the BSD Health Check before arriving at the test site (ON THE DAY OF THE TEST). Make sure to get a screen shot of the completion page on your cell phone. You can also print or save a ‘print screen’ of the confirmation page from a laptop.
· If you have one, bring a wired or wireless mouse. We will have a few spares if you do not have one. Your trackpad is just fine but a mouse makes it easier and is highly recommended.
· Arrive on time. No late arrivals will be allowed.
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PLEASE FIND THE FEBRUARY NURSES NEWSLETTER LINKED BELOW
Inside you’ll meet some of our district nurses and find information on King County’s COVID-19 Year in Review, Heart Health, Physical Health and Vaccine Information.
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FREE SCHOOL-WIDE TUTORING |
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Don’t miss this opportunity! National Honor Society is offering free school-wide tutoring every Tuesday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open for all subjects. This is a great opportunity to get help in your classes from your peers in National Honor Society.
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AP PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES |
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Dear Families of students enrolled in Advanced Placement Exams:
The Bellevue School District has made a decision to extend the payment due date for AP Exams. This decision was made based on the uncertainty which exists surrounding the format and the timing of the exams this year. Other factors taken into consideration; 1. there are no charges to schools this year from the College Board for unused exams. The College Board has waived these fees which in the past the school has absorbed. 2. we wanted to provide every opportunity possible for students this year given the full year of remote learning. Removing this deadline provides more time for students and families who have not yet made the decision to take the exams. The new payment due date is April 21st. This extension also applies to the scholarship/financial assistance due date now will be April 21st. Scholarship Form.
We still do encourage families to process payments as soon as possible as there remains a full refund policy for students who have paid and decide not to take the exam. If you have accounting questions, contact Cathy Lanning, lanningc@bsd405.org. Payments can be made on this link
Thank you!!!
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Dear Senior Parents,
In recent years, the Senior Class has held a Parent Auction as a fundraiser for Prom. With the restrictions in place this year, they have had to reimagine their event and will be hosting an online team-a-thon and Senior Showcase. This will be held on March 1st with a follow-up on either March 3rd or 4th. We will share more details as we receive them, but please be on the lookout for this invitation from the Seniors, and please participate, if possible. It is completely student-led and is the only major fundraiser they will be able to hold for Prom.
Key Dates*:
*What we currently know. All dates/times are subject to change. For a more detailed calendar, please download this link.
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March 3rd and 4th: Senior Night Live Fundraiser by Senior students
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May 22, 2021: Senior Prom
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June 13, 2021: Baccalaureate
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June 15, 2021: Salute to Senior Assembly
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June 18, 2021:
- Senior Breakfast
- Graduation Rehearsal
- Graduation
- Graduation Reception
- Grad Night Celebration
Again, we will keep you posted on any additions or changes along the way. Please feel free to reach out to us at bellevuehs2021@gmail.com if you have any questions/comments/concerns. We would love to hear from you.
If you have not had a chance to donate to graduation events, our page remains open and you can donate here. We are extremely grateful for your generosity and support.
All the best,
Stephanie Dash and Thien-Di D
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COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FORUMS CONTINUE |
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Community mental health forums continue into second semester. The BSD counseling program, social-emotional curriculum developers and family engagement office, alongside community mental health partners, offer opportunities to inform families on ways to support student wellbeing. Our topics this semester include:
How to help organize your student and support challenging behavior Wednesday April 21, 2021 (General) 4:00-5:00pm
How to support your student experiencing frustration/anger Wednesday April 21, 2021 (General Session) 4:00-5:00pm Thursday April 22, 2021 (Mandarin Speakers Session) 3:30-4:30pm Thursday April 22, 2021 (Spanish Speakers Session) 5:00-6:00pm
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SPRING YOUTH ENRICHMENT COURSES—
EVENINGS AND ONLINE
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Here's what's available this spring:
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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
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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