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The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
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Bellevue High families:
PTSA Membership growth needs your help!
We have 552 PTSA memberships (635 active members) and our goal is to reach 600 memberships. There are still 48 memberships need your help!
With just $10 you can sponsor your favorite teacher or staff to become a PTSA member. Please contact membership co-chairs via xiaohua.chen@gmail.com for how to sponsor a teacher/staff.
Let’s finish strong in the last stride. Together we can reach our goal!
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Fill out the form below and mail with check, payable to BHS PTSA, mail to:
Bellevue High PTSA Membership, 10416 Wolverine Way, Bellevue WA 98004
Attachment with form;
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NOW OPEN:
SPRING 2022 ENRICHMENT FUND GRANTS CYCLE
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The Spring 2022 Grants Cycle is open and we look forward to your grant submissions. The BHS PTSA offers grants for items or opportunities that enhance the student experience. We encourage submissions from anyone within the BHS community including student clubs, student activities, athletic organizations and educational/administrative departments.
** Grant submissions are due Friday, March 11, 2022 at 3 PM.
Grants Committee Advisory Meeting: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 (3:45-5:45PM)
Grants Committee Allocation Meeting: Thursday, March 17, 2022 (8:30-10:30AM)
For additional Grants program information contact Kelly Silver, PTSA Grants Chair.
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PTSA SCHOLARSHIP / COMPETITIONS |
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WAPTA Scholarship Program
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. Upon receiving proof of acceptance to college, WSPTA will issue a check to the school the recipient will be attending. The scholarship may be used to offset the cost of tuition, books, supplies, room and/or board.
Requirements
· Current and verified GPA of at least 3.4 (on a scale of 4.0)
· The name and number of the PTA/PTSA at your school
· At least three volunteer activities
· Answer the essay question
Application
Students may submit a scholarship application through the online form. We encourage students to apply even if they have not decided on which specific college (either two-year or four-year) they will be attending. If the student is selected as a scholarship recipient we will verify the enrollment status prior to distributing the funds.
The application deadline is March 1 each year and scholarships are awarded by April 30.
Clink below for more details.
WSPTA Essay Contest
The 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.
When writing their essays, students can consider many questions including (but not limited to):
Why is this role model important in your life?
- What life lessons, ethics, or skills has this influential role model taught you?
- Why do you look up to this role model and appreciate having him or her in your life?
- How would your life be different without this role model?
- How would other kids benefit from having a similar role model in their life?
Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship
Each year, Bellevue PTSA Council offers twelve (12) $1000 scholarships to seniors representing each high school in BSD. The Alice Hurd Memorial Scholarship recognizes outstanding community service and rewards one student from each high school a $1000 scholarship. The Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship rewards academic excellence to one graduating senior from each high school, funded by Bellevue PTSA Council. Applicants will be evaluated by the Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship Committee consisting of representatives from each high school.
Click below for more details.
· Freestone Future Leaders Scholarship
WSPTA Game Development Competition
The WSPTA Game Development Competition is a STEM-based program, to encourage and support student success. Students attending a middle or high school with a PTA/PTSA in good standing may participate and share their knowledge and creativity based on an assigned theme.
The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students, either individually or in teams of up to six members, to use their creative talents and express themselves by developing a game, either a physical board game or a computer game. Students’ submissions are judged in the following areas: best board game, best computer game, arts and animation, game design, programming (code), and audio design.
The theme for the 2021-2022 competition is Changing the World.
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Attention Seniors!
Go Aloha for 2022
{Lei Fundraiser Coming Soon}
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The Bellevue Orchestra Booster Club will be selling Leis for the graduating class of 2022. As in years past, wearing a Lei at the BHS graduation ceremony has become a long standing tradition. These strings of golden yellow plumeria have become the must-have accessory for our graduating students' big day. Not only is it a way for seniors to spruce up their cap and gown, but it is also a way to help give back to the Bellevue High School Orchestra. The Orchestra Boosters’ Lei fundraiser helps contribute to scholarships, the purchase of instruments and sheet music, and provides funding for field trips.
As we gather the final information from our Hawaiian store liaison, please watch for pricing, how to purchase, and other information in the coming weeks via the Blast and by visiting our website at www.BellevueOrchestra.org.
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THE GOODWILL TRUCK IS COMING ON SATURDAY April 2nd!
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Bellevue High School Lower Parking Lot
Saturday, April 2nd, 9 am – 11:30 am or when the 2 trucks are full.
Come early!
Help the Bellevue High School Band Boosters raise money by cleaning out your closets and garage. Goodwill is bringing a truck to BHS on Saturday, April 2nd to accept donations of used goods. Normally, Goodwill does not pay when you donate your stuff, but they have a special program for schools. The more trucks we can fill, the more money to support the Bellevue High Band (and you'll get a donation tax receipt).
This is a fundraiser for the Bellevue High Band Boosters
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"We all come to the theatre with baggage. The baggage of our daily lives, the baggage of our problems, the baggage of our tragedies, the baggage of being tired. It doesn't matter what age you are. But if our hearts get opened and released -- well that is what theatre can do, and does sometimes, and everyone is thankful when that happens."- Vanessa Redgrave
BHS Drama Website:
Check out the amazing performance video from the Crimson House Murder, browse photos, or order an ad or kudo for a theater student in the Legally Blonde spring musical all in one place: https://www.bhsdramaboosters.org/
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BHS Theater Arts
April 27 (7:00 PM invite audience only) 28/29/30 Showtime 7:00 PM Afternoon Matinee April 30th 2:00 PM. Based on the novel and the hit movie of the same name, Legally Blonde: the Musical chronicles the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy, UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner.
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WOLVERINE GUARD 2021-2022 |
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The 2021-22 Wolverine Guard Program is going strong! We already have received applications and hours for some students. For those who aren’t familiar with it, WG is a Bellevue High PTSA sponsored award that recognizes students who perform 100+ hours of community service in the 12-month period from May 1st to April 30th of each school year. Students who complete the WG requirements earn a certificate of recognition and who get WG two years during high school, get a special tassel at graduation.
As a reminder: The PTSA WG program is separate from the Bellevue School District's volunteer hours requirement for graduation. However, hours that are earned to meet graduation requirements may also be used to meet WG requirements. You will need to download WG forms off of our website to both record your hours (and get supervisor’s signatures!) and the WG Application form. Thank you to those students who are supporting people through giving your time and energy. You do make a difference!
Please note that Wolverine Guard hours are subject to approval. Usually, volunteer hours need to be done for an organization with 501(c)(3) status."
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DRILL & DEBATE TEAMS -
2022 ACADEMIC STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
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Congratulations to our incredibly talented and academically accomplished Drill Team & Debate Team…..they have both been awarded with the 2022 WIAA 3A Academic State Championship for their respective teams!!!
The Drill Team has a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.853
The Debate Team has a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.808
Congratulations to ALL of our Winter Athletics and Activity teams!!!
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Bellevue Drill Team for receiving the 2022 WIAA 3A Academic State Championship for their outstanding academic performance. The team had the highest cumulative GPA among all the drill teams in the state!
The Bellevue Drill team also brought home FIRST PLACE for their jazz dance routine at the District Competition on March 5th!!! The team will be participating in the State Competition in Yakima on 3/26. Go Wolverines!
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BELLEVUE BASEBALL SEASON IS HERE! |
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After a week of tryouts and a mixed player scrimmage, BHS Baseball starts its preseason with daily practices and and two Jamborees on Saturday, March 12.
The Wolverines will face Cedar Park Christian High School and Eastside Catholic in three-inning round robin play, with Varsity traveling to Eastside Catholic and JV playing at home. Both start at 1:30pm - come cheer them on!
Full schedules for all teams can be found at:
Congratulations to Senior Luke Culver on committing to play college baseball at
Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, IL.
As always, if you have any questions, please contact Carl Hellings, BHS Baseball Boosters President, at carlhel@hotmail.com
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SENIOR EVENTS TIMELINE – BHS CLASS OF 2022 |
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CLASS OF 2022 ALL-NIGHT GRAD PARTY
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022 (Night of Graduation)
8:00PM (June 16) – 5:30AM (June 17)
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This is your last week to take advantage of early bird pricing! Price goes up after Friday, February 18.
129 other people have already purchased their tickets and saved their seats on buses. Don’t miss out!
Watch this video to get a sneak peek of what you can expect!
EVENT DETAILS
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022 (Night of Graduation)
8:00PM (June 16) – 5:30AM (June 17)
WHAT IS THE ALL-NIGHT GRAD PARTY?
A tradition at Bellevue High School (and many high schools in the West), the 2022 All-Night Grad Party — a senior year highlight — is held on the evening of graduation and provides the Seniors with an opportunity for a safe, drug and alcohol-free FUN celebration with non-stop entertainment all night long.
It is one of the last opportunities to be together as a class.
The 2022 All-Night Grad Party begins with organized bus transportation from school, that takes the graduates to surprise destinations with incredible entertainment, food and music, and returns them to the school early the following morning.
Students who have attended past All-Night Grad Parties say, “You do not want to miss this!”
The 2022 All-Night Grad Party is funded through ticket sales and monies that the Class of 2022 Parent Booster Committee has been raising since freshman year.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
$179.00 after Feb 18th
This includes an all-inclusive night: transportation to multiple fun-filled, activity-packed SECRET venues, entertainment, activities, games, prizes, dinner, breakfast, and FUN, FUN, FUN all night long!
Most importantly, this is a safe and supervised event with NO alcohol or drugs.
More details and ticket sales here!
Should you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help in any way, please reach out to bellevuehs2022@gmail.com.
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University of Washington
Online Spring Afterschool Enrichment Opportunities
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Registration is now open for spring online afterschool enrichment classes. For middle and high school students looking to expand their horizons, UW Youth & Teen Programs offers afterschool classes in a variety of exciting subjects.
Registration closes March 7 or when classes fill. Questions? Email us at ytp@uw.edu
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CITY OF BELLEVUE GREENER LIVING CLASS SERIES
SPRING 2022- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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Learn how to live more sustainably! City of Bellevue Utilities are pleased to offer free, interactive Greener Living live and virtual Zoom classes. Participants are welcome to attend a single class, any combination, or all of the classes. All classes are designed to participate independent of the others. Attendees will receive a digital kit of resources, tips, and tools after each class. All ages are welcome; however, these classes are geared towards adults and children over seven. Registration is required to receive the link to the class. To register contact the City at recycle@bellevuewa.gov or 206-949-1787. You may also find more information at www.bellevuewa.gov/greener-living-classes
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YMCA EARTH SERVICE CORP
ENVIRONMENTAL SYMPOSIUM
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YMCA Environmental Symposium
The Symposium gathers passionate, motivated student leaders together at the University of Washington to learn about the environmental issues facing our world and how to create a sustainable future for our schools, communities and beyond! Participants will take part in hands-on workshops led by local organizations and designed to educate students about environmental topics as well as give teens the skills they need to address environmental issues in their schools and communities. Youth will be networking with peers and adults and gaining tools to create real, positive change. Lunch will be provided with vegetarian options available. There will also be a free raffle of outdoor and environmental prizes for all in attendance.
Supporting Youth Participation
The Symposium is a one of a kind event and YESC is dedicated to ensuring that youth have the opportunity to attend. To support students and teachers we are offering Substitute Teacher Reimbursements and a Letter of Support.
In order to support teachers that would like to bring youth to this event, we are offering Teacher Substitute Reimbursements to those teachers that bring five or more students. Teachers or staff are eligible even if they are not officially affiliated with the YMCA Earth Service Corps. There are limited spaces, so we encourage teachers to contact us quickly to ensure they reserve a reimbursement. Finally, we are able to provide a Letter of Support that details the academic benefits of this event to help students receive an excused absence.
WHAT: YMCA Environmental Symposium
WHO: Youth 13-18 years old
WHEN: Friday, March 25th from 8:30-1:30
WHERE: University of Washington, Mary Gates Hall
REGISTER: Participants can register online, by calling 206.587.6116 or emailing us at yesc@seattleymca.org. Deadline: March 17th. Groups of 5 or more must register by Feb 22nd. Space is limited so we encourage you to register quickly!
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BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION |
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Help us launch the 2021-2022 school year by participating in bellevue School Foundation's annual fundraising drive. The Foundation's initiatives support 20,000 students, enrolled in 20 schools, and allow all students to achieve higher levels of academic success and social-emotional well-being, regardless of language, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and special needs.
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BELLEVUE BLAST ARTICLE DEADLINE |
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The deadlines for submitting Bellevue Blast articles are as follows:
- School news and PTSA articles – Friday 6 pm deadline
- Athletics and Activities articles – Sunday 6 pm deadline
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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
Ellen Wang
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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