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Jan. 24 | 1st & 4th periods
Jan. 25 | 2nd & 5th periods
Jan. 26 | 3rd & 6th periods
Jan. 27 | Make-Up Day
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First Semester Finals Schedule | Jan. 24-26
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First Semester Finals are this week from Jan. 24-26. Mornings will be time for tutorials and exams will be after lunch in the afternoons. Thursday, Jan. 27 (the makeup day for Nov. 12), will be a normal school attendance day, with no new instruction. Students will have the opportunity on Thursday to communicate with their teachers concerning assignments, grades, etc.
Second Semester starts Jan. 28
Second Semester Schedules are now available to view on your SOURCE page.
No schedule changes are permitted, except for students with holes in their schedule or scheduled in the incorrect level of a course. Students, if this is you, email your Counselor, letting them know the missing period or incorrect level course/period.
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Ballard Beaver duffle bags are available pre-sale through Jan. 31 in two sizes:
- Standard/Large for your student athlete
- Small/Mini purse size (6″ x 10″) for BHS Beaver Fans
Remember, bags are custom made and can be personalized with your student’s name! Bags will be manufactured AFTER the sale has concluded with delivery to students anticipated the first week of March.
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Vote Yes By Feb. 8 for Levy Renewal |
Ballots have arrived in our mailboxes for the Feb. 8 election! The Ballard PTSA has endorsed passage of both propositions and encourage our community to: Vote YES for our students and staff!
Here's a quick look at what the levy renewals will fund:
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Staff like school nurses and custodians. (We are so thankful for our School Nurse Laurie Tirtanadi; and Young Wong and our awesome custodial crew, keeping our school sparkling and sanitized.)
- Funding for programs like special education, English Language Learners, and nutrition services.
- Funding for student opportunities like art, extracurriculars, and athletics.
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Building maintenance and repairs (recent efforts include BHS roof repair and exterior cladding)
- Student computers and classroom technology
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Academic and athletic building projects and equipment (including new grandstands at our home football/marching band field, Memorial Stadium)
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Meet the New PTSA DEI Committee |
Hello, BHS community we are so excited to kick off the Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts (or “DEI”) at Ballard High School! We want everyone to link arms towards creating a more welcoming, diversity-rich safe space here in our school community where everyone feels a greater sense of belonging, where everyone has a seat at the table, and where students’ and families’ unique cultural perspectives are valued.
Upcoming events: We will be hosting a book club event in late February-early March and hope you can all join us! More info to come soon…
When we meet: 5:30 p.m. 1st Thursday of each month (Feb. 3, March 3, April 7, May 5 and June 2). Email DEIatBHS@gmail.com for meeting link.
Goals of DEI Committee:
- Create a safe space for students and families in our BHS to discuss experiences and resources
- Provide and promote activities and enrichment experiences that elevate students and school families in our community, focusing on the information and skills necessary to improve equity
- Facilitate direct access to school administration, allowing better communication between families and school administration
- Advocate for and amplify diverse voices in the school community
Co-Chairs: Naida Boyer and Shelley Bolser. Please contact us at: DEIatBHS@gmail.com. We’d love for you to be involved!
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Save Date for Biggest BASH of Year, April 3! |
New time, new venue, same great cause. We are excited to come together as a community again, to celebrate and raise money to support BHS students, teachers and staff!
As always, we are looking for support in procuring items to make this a fabulous evening. Do you have something special you can offer: a cottage getaway, a piece of unique art? From gift cards, to concert seats, to the extremely unique -- we would love to hear from you about a donation!
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Busy Beavers: A week of clubs includes so many options to explore your interests and raise your voices!
Thanks to student Club Coordinator Joe F. for putting together this visual daily schedule of club meetings.
Please note, some clubs may not be meeting during Finals Week. Make sure to check in with the student leader or staff advisor for meeting details on the [CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS PAGE]
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Service Learning Requirement Suspended for '22 |
The Seattle Public Schools Superintendent and School Board approved suspending the Service Learning Hours Requirement for the Class of 2022. The 60 hours are no longer required as part of graduation for this class.
Students can still submit Service Learning hours, in consideration of the 240-hours plus Above and Beyond Service Learning Award, through May 27. Hours beyond the required 60 do not appear on The Source. To keep track of hours beyond 60, contact Carol Bristol at: chbristol@seattleschools.org
Check out even more Class of 2022 Updates on the [ SENIOR PAGE] |
Deadline extended
Seattle Promise Applications now due March 1
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Seniors: The application deadline has been extended to March 1! Don't miss out on two years of free tuition at Seattle Colleges. The Seattle Promise scholarship is available to all SPS graduates regardless of GPA, income, ability, or country of birth.
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Scholarship options online |
Looking for scholarships? Head straight to the Counseling Center's Scholarship Bulletins page, and r eview the published SPS monthly Scholarship Bulletin, as well as the extensive list available on Naviance. Also, here's a recent option: |
Maxwell Foundation Scholarship |
The Edmund F. Maxwell Foundation is offering financial aid of up to $5,000/year for freshmen starting a four-year private college program during the 2022-23 academic year. The scholarship is renewable each year for a total of up to $20,000 over a four-year period.
Scholarships are designed to provide assistance to those who have shown ability, aptitude and also have a financial need. Submission deadline: April 29. [APPLICATION]
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This Week in the Library: Finals Week
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Wishing all Beaver Readers a Successful Finals Week!
Tutors are a helpful resource, especially around Finals Week. Student tutors have been volunteering to support their peers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings before class for much of the school year. Thanks to these student tutors!
While they (and all other Beavers) are taking finals this week and may not be available for last-minute questions, Ms. Chambers has shared another online option, available year-round and FREE! -- students can send their questions to the Seattle Public Libraries-affiliated Tutor.com Learning Site.
The barcode is 990000 and your student's ID (top of the Source, first number, or on your child's ID card). The PIN is the month and day of their birth (MMDD)
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Did you know you can check out a sewing machine (!) from the Library? Amazing! Stop by the library or email Ms. Chambers for more info at tschambers@seattleschools.org.
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Counseling Center has great online options |
The BHS Counselors work with students to help them develop strategies for success in academics, social skills, and in considering their post-high school plans and career options.
Students can find also find scholarship information, applying to college resources, job and volunteer opportunities, and even schedule appointments with their counselors via the Counseling Center webpage.
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♫ Someday! We’ll Be Together ... ♫
63rd Annual BPA Spaghetti Dinner | Feb. 12
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A Virtual Feast and Livestream featuring the Greatest Hits of Motown!
Performed by all the groups in Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Theatre
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Saturday, February 12, 7 pm Livestream
Livestream Show via Ballard Performing Arts YouTube Channel
(Students will perform at school)
Pick up Dinner Kit, Wine and Dessert:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | North Parking Lot of Ballard High School
Pasta Dinner Kit To-Go
Order now, we have limited supply
Spaghetti Dinner Kit: $30 | Wine: $15 | Dessert: $25
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BPA Serious Pie Ballard Fundraiser Jan. 27 |
Dine Out for BPA at Tom Douglas' Serious Pie Ballard, 5118 14th Ave. N.W., on Thursday, Jan. 27!
Order in-person or via phone for pickup at 206-971-0711. Tell them when you order your pie you are supporting BPA and 20 percent of your order will go toward BPA programs.
If you are ordering online, look for the BPA logo, click it and add it to the cart (no charge). (Note: Third-party food delivery service ordering will not have the BPA donation option.) [CALENDAR REMINDER!]
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Beauty and the Beast to be staged in March |
Beauty and the Beast Rehearsals have started! Did you know that “Be Our Guest” is one of the longest songs in a Broadway show (400 measures!)?
Mark your calendars for the Spring Musical, which runs March 17-20 and 24-27. You can buy tickets at www.showtix4u.com.
Tickets: $20 for Adults; $15 for seniors; $10 for students.
Want to reserve Primo Seats to help support the Theatre Department? Stay tuned for information about how you can reserve a sweet spot center front section seat with EXTRA LEG ROOM for the musical. [BPA WEBSITE]
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Senior Night Swimming Success! |
Ballard Boys Swim and Dive won a close meet against Ingraham for their Senior Night on Friday. Congrats to seniors (left to right): Caleb Pook, Axel Duran, Charlie Parker, Ryan Brown, Phil Dussin, Thomas Bioren, and Oliver Stacey!
Ballard placed first and third in the 400 Medley Relay and first and third in the 400 Free Relay; Kyle Chew won the 200 IM and won (and set the BHS record for) the 100 fly! Thomas Bioren got second in the 200 and 500 free; BHS went second, third, and fourth in the 100 back, led by Kian Vae'ena; Evan Mast and Ryan Brown placed first and second respectively in the 100 Breast. And Oliver Stacey and Caleb Pook took first and second, respectively, in diving.
Special thanks to diver Oliver Stacey, who offered to step up and replace a swimmer who had to pull out of the meet at the last minute! He swam the 500 free and 50 free, making the Metro time cut in the 50 free.
Several swimmers had PRs, notably James Liska in the 50 and 100 free (making the Metro cut time) and Finn Keenan, who had a five second time drop in the 100 fly.
Photo and recap from Assistant Coach Heather Bioren. Feel free to share your team's write up with the ballardhighnews@gmail.com!
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Ballard Dance Team Shines in Competition |
Congrats to the Ballard Dance Team, which took third place in the Hip Hop Category at its first competition of the year Jan. 15 at Redmond High School!
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No In-person Fans Ends Jan. 22
BHS Athletics Also Available Online
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Due to Metro League spectator policy revision, no spectators were allowed at SPS games through Jan. 22. The Ballard Athletics YouTube page has been featuring some contests online, including the Girls and Boys Basketball Teams hosting Franklin on Tuesday and traveling to Seattle Prep on Friday.
Ballard Wrestling also shares matches on its Facebook page. Go Beavers!
Ballard Gymnastics took on Nathan Hale and Roosevelt at a Meet on Friday and Lilly Clarke's 9.75 effort on the beam helped lead the team to a season high score. They look forward to competing at home next Friday! Follow the team @ballardgymnastics.
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The Winter Athletics webpage features all BHS Athletics and club sports details, including a link to team schedules and Coach Directory.
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Spring Sports Registration |
Spring Registration 21-22 | Paperwork due Feb. 14 | Sports Start Feb. 28
Spring Sports: Baseball, Girls Fastpitch Softball, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis, Girls Track & Field, Boys Track & Field.
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Spring Club Sports Signup | Lacrosse Teams, BUF too!
Club sports are a valuable part of BHS but are not WIAA (WA Interscholastic Activities Association) sanctioned sports. Team funding comes from players, families and donors, instead of SPS and WIAA. Scholarships, however, are available. [MORE INFO]
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BHS PTSA Earns Membership Growth Award |
Washington State PTA recently recognized Ballard High School PTSA with the Platinum Membership Growth Award.
PTSAs are presented with this award for enrolling at least 20 percent more members this year compared to last year. That means our PTSA is growing!
Thank you to everyone who has become a member so far this year: YOU are the reason our PTSA achieved this award!
If you haven’t yet signed up for a 2021-2022 PTSA membership, please consider joining today! By doing so, you are demonstrating your support for our PTSA and all it does for Ballard High School.
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In order to identify candidates for next school year's PTSA Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer), a nominating committee is formed.
Members of the nominating committee must belong to the PTSA and are elected by fellow BHS PTSA members at the Feb. 10 General Meeting.
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The WSPTA has two contests of interest for students, and an annual scholarship for graduating seniors, all with a deadline of March 1: |
Game Development Competition |
The WSPTA Game Development Competition is a STEM-based program, introduced in 2016, to encourage and support student success. Students share their knowledge and creativity based on this year's theme, "Changing the World."
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The WSPTA Essay 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.
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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.
Applications due March 1. (Interested seniors: You will need the BHS PTSA Number for the Application: 6.15.460)
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BHS School Nurse & Ballard Teen Health Center |
In addition the Ballard Teen Health Center page has information about Vaccines, Immunization, Medical and Mental Health Resources for BHS families.
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Want an in-home testing option? |
Federal government orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.
Ed. Note: Free kits by mail offers not affiliated w/ SPS or BHS.
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Reminder: Building Closed to Visitors |
Visitors and Parents/Guardians are asked to wait outside the school building. There are no visitors permitted inside school buildings, other than approved nurse visitors and volunteers who have been vaccinated.
The District also requires masks for all students, staff and visitors, except while eating and drinking.
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Prospective Families Update |
Per district guidelines, we will unfortunately not be hosting an In-Person Open House, or Tours including Students Shadowing this year.
But we still want to share our school with the community! Tell your friends with incoming students to explore our school website, including the Prospective Families Update, packed with links, newsletters, historical updates, videos, and information about Ballard High School!
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Apply by 1/28
Superintendent Student Advisory Board
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The application for the High School Superintendent Student Advisory Board (SAB) is open now.
SAB consists of student representatives from each SPS high school and creates space for student voice, advice, and perspectives to Superintendent Brent Jones and school district leaders.
SAB also spends the school year meeting with district leaders to learn about the work of the district and to share feedback, which is critical to the work of centering our students in programming and impact in Seattle Public Schools.
Applications are due Friday, Jan. 28.
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Black Community Special Education Family Forum |
This is an opportunity for families of students receiving special education services to share their experiences at SPS during this pandemic period.
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Stay in the know with Seattle Public Schools social media pages:
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Join us as we take our Lunar New Year Fair outside! Explore the Chong Wa Playfield for an afternoon of fun with the Wing Luke Museum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29.
Enjoy Lunar New Year-themed storytimes, interactive Lion Dance Talks, take-and-go craft activities, and connecting with community organizations.
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Roosevelt High School: Beyond Black & White |
An Online Documentary Premiere —
Everyone is Invited!
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Learn how we can do better in this
documentary about race and education,
based on the experiences of Roosevelt High School yesterday and today.
Premieres at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, followed by Q&A with a mixed-race panel of students, staff, parents and alumni -- including School Board President Brandon Hersey & Roosevelt Principal “Q” Hollins. [INFO & ZOOM LINK]
Equity Corner items shared by BHS PTSA DEI Committee Co-Chairs Shelley Bolser and Naida Boyer.
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"As expected, legislators “virtually” convened on Jan. 10 for the start of what is shaping up to be a fast and flush short session .... Also as expected, Governor Jay Inslee, Democrat, delivered his 'State of the State' remotely from the state reception room in the Legislative Building ...
"What wasn’t expected was that last week’s session began and moved at the quickest pace I’ve seen in my 30+ years of lobbying. With more than 600 bills filed in advance of Jan. 10 and another 200 or so filed by the end of the week, I’m wondering if legislators realize they only have 60 days to get the work done? Keep in mind all bills from the 2021 session that didn’t pass are eligible for action this session. Both the House and Senate held votes on the floor last week, voting on bills that had passed their chamber last year so they can get a boost towards the finish line.
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Keep tabs on the Legislative Session |
Keep up with the bills and committee hearings related to WSPTA member-generated legislative priorities and long-term positions by utilizing the WSPTA Bill Status Report.
More helpful links:
Also, advocacy update, featuring "Bills That Matter", as broken down by SCPTSA Legislative Chair Samantha Fogg:
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The BHS PTSA offers Community Resources for informational purposes & does not necessarily support activities or views presented therein. |
YESC Environmental Symposium March 25 |
The YMCA Earth Service Corps is hosting its annual Environmental Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 25 at the University of Washington.
Space is limited! [REGISTER] Questions? Deadline: March 17. Groups of five or more must register by Feb. 22.
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Join the Washington State Youth Advisory Council |
The Washington State Department of Health is recruiting young people, ages 13-21, for a Youth Advisory Council. Members will help the Adolescent and Young Adult Health Unit make programming decisions. [MORE INFO]
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Time to register for UW Youth and Teen Programs Spring Writers Workshop, which runs Tuesday and Thursday evenings April 5 through May 26.
Instructor Julie Olsen will use a blend of whole group discussion, small group/partner work and individual work time in this virtual workshop. Sign up by March 7.
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'Welcome to the Landfill' Teen Production |
Actors, 14-19, are invited to participate in Penguin Productions "Welcome to the Landfill", directed by Annika Prichard.
When three estranged siblings get a call that their deadbeat, small-time grifter father has died and they need to pay for the funeral, their families are forced to reunite. But as their road trip goes from bad to worse, tensions rise as they uncover their father’s most elaborate scam yet.
From youth playwright Valentine Wulf comes a dark comedy featuring three generations of liars whose secrets have the potential to tear a family apart — or bring it back together.
Rehearsals are 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 31 to March 9 at University Congregational UCC for March 19-20 performances at Taproot Theatre's Isaac Studio.
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Investing in Student Potential Advocacy Week |
Register for the Investing in Student Potential coalition 2022 Advocacy Week, Jan. 25-27! Meet with legislators, share your story, and learn how to advocate.
Legislator meetings will be scheduled throughout each day and virtual events are scheduled from 4:30-6 p.m.
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Stage Fright Teen Open Mic Night | Jan. 29
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Join Hugo House at Stage Fright, an open mic event that gives young writers the opportunity to share poetry, fiction, journals, songs, plays, and more!
Stage Fright is hosted by current members of the Young Writers Cohort, and attended by fellow peer writers, family members, and guest artists from the Seattle literary community, creating an authentic and supportive audience for you to work on your Stage Fright!
Next event is 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 via Zoom. [REGISTER]
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Helping Neighbors Get on Solid Ground |
The nonprofit group Solid Ground connects people with resources to help them stabilize housing, access healthy food, and build stronger futures for themselves and their families.
For COVID-19 resources in Seattle, King Co., and WA State, visit:
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Do You Have an Announcement for the BHS PTSA Newsletter?
Submit content (appropriate and relevant to Ballard High School or Community) by 5 p.m. Thursday (1 or 2 weeks before your event ) to the BHS Newsletter Editor email at ballardhighnews@gmail.com. Please submit posts no more than 100 words and include relevant URLs, contact info and a small graphic (if available). Editor has full discretion over what is published. The BHS PTSA provides Community News for purely informational purposes and does not necessarily support the activities or views presented therein.
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