Weekly Update
December 16, 2020
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Dear BBHS Families,
During this third week of Advent and the last week of classes before Christmas break, the Bishop Blanchet community wishes you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas, and blessings for a True, Kind, Brave, and HEALTHY 2021!
Please note that Friday, January 8 and Monday, January 11 have been shifted to Asynchronous days in advance of finals, with teacher office hours both days. The schedule for office hours on January 8 and January 11 is as follows:
- 8:30-11:00 a.m. and 12:00-2:30 p.m.
The schedule for each day during finals week, January 19-22, is as follows:
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9:00-11:00 a.m. - Assessment
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12:00-2:00 p.m. - Assessment
- 2:00-3:00 p.m. - Office Hours
Sincerely,
Sam Procopio
Principal
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From the Counseling Department |
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PSAT UPDATE: JANUARY 26, 2021
Please note an important change to our PSAT Testing Day on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Given the guidelines on having students present in our building, only Juniors will be offered the opportunity to take the PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) this year. While it is our intent to proceed with the PSAT for Juniors on January 26, BBHS administrators will continue to monitor health and safety guidelines. A final determination will be made in January about our ability to offer the test administration.
In order to plan appropriately, Juniors who would like to take the PSAT on campus will be asked to complete this form by today, December 16. By completing this form, the student is making a firm commitment to take the test at Bishop Blanchet should it be offered. Students will also receive this announcement and the form this week via email.
Accommodated testing will be offered when possible. Juniors who are approved for College Board/PSAT testing accommodations can confirm with Mrs. Bradish, as well as complete the form.
The January PSAT/NMSQT will offer the same benefits as the traditional October test date, including eligibility for National Merit programs. Please keep in mind that the PSAT is a practice test and scores are only sent to the student and the high school. Colleges will not use PSAT scores in the admissions process.
If the PSAT is administered, there will be no classes on Tuesday, January 26 for 9th, 10th and 12th graders, and 11th graders who do not opt in for the test.
In the event that we are unable to safely administer the PSAT on this date, we will communicate an updated schedule for that day. A final determination will take place in January.
SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS
Students may submit a schedule change request a change to their second semester schedule. To do so, please read and follow all instructions below:
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By 3 p.m. this Friday, December 18, the student must complete the Schedule Change Request Form, which can be found on the Counseling page of the BBHS website. Students received the link in emails from Mr. Procopio and Mr. Russell.
- Requests must be complete and include a compelling reason for the change request. Please ensure you have reviewed the request with your student.
Note: many students received an alternate elective. Please know that every effort was made to provide first choice classes. It is very likely that these first choice electives were not available once the student's core classes were scheduled.
Stephen Russell
Counseling Department Chair
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PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress Reports will be posted by the end of the school day tomorrow, Thursday, December 17. To view your student's progress report, please select the Portfolio Tab in Skyward.
Nicole McCoy
Vice Principal of Academics
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From the Activities Office |
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SKYWARD STUDENT/FAMILY DIGITAL SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Parents, a Student/Family Digital School Directory is available through the Skyward platform. Only the information that you have “opted in” is viewable to other families. This year many families may have missed the opportunity to opt in, so their information is not viewable by others. We encourage families to “opt in” to assist BBHS families with building connections with one another. To learn how to review and update your family’s information, please click here.
SOPHOMORE CLASS ESCAPE THE ZOOM!
Sophomore parents, please encourage your student to participate in this afternoon’s class activity “Escape the Zoom”! The Zoom link and information is in the Class of 2023 Google Classroom, or students can email Class Advisor Ms. Roe. The fun starts at 3:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 16!
JUNIOR CLASS VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Junior parents, please encourage your student to participate in the Virtual Christmas Party this Friday, December 18 at 1:30 p.m. There will be lots of fun activities planned to allow some social time with classmates leading into break... and there will be prizes! The Zoom link and information is in the Class of 2022 Google Classroom, or students can email Ms. Boyd or one of the class cabinet members.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER
Congratulations to the November Students of the Month: Lauren Adkisson '21, Josie Augustavo '23, Annabelle Bachhuber '24, Anna Cote '23, Maria Einmo '21, Mimi Heffernan '23, Dom Kelly '21, Frances Kent '21, Maryia Lucia '21, Maddie Matson '23, Patelesio Peato '23, Emmanuel Sanchez '21, Michael Schwartz '21, Ramzi Solomon '24, Maddie Stanley '24, Sam Sullivan '24 and Lulu Zinsmeyer '24. They were recognized in CP this morning and will receive their commendations and certificates in the mail.
The Student of the Month program at Bishop Blanchet is designed to recognize those students who work hard in their classes and would benefit from this recognition. Not the students who are already being recognized and honored - the 4.0 student, or the highly recognized athlete - but the student who is trying hard and making progress. Examples for award recipients are academic excellence, service/volunteering, academic improvement, attitude (focus, helping others, tutoring, demeanor) or effort.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPEECH TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to the Bishop Blanchet Speech & Debate Team for hosting the 2020 Middle School Virtual Speech Tournament last weekend. We hosted 227 student participants from 15 Catholic middle schools including one from Eastern Washington. Scholarships to BBHS were awarded to the first place speakers in numerous events. A special thank you to Ms. Patsy Brown for her hard work creating a great event!
INDOOR ACTIVITIES RESTRICTIONS EXTENDED
Current COVID-related restrictions are extended through Monday, January 4. As a result, indoor activities for Cheer, Dance Team and Ping Pong are canceled through January 4. Robotics will continue as scheduled for now. Coaches and/or advisors will communicate to students currently participating in these activities about implications for each program.
Chuck Bocian
Vice Principal of Activities
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From the Athletic Department |
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WIAA EXECUTIVE BOARD UPDATE
Yesterday, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Executive Board presented their tentative plan for Culminating Events for each of the Season 2 sports (see below).
Culminating Events will be determined if 50% of the schools in District 2 will be allowed to participate, given the metrics in their specific county. The board is scheduled to meet again on Monday, January 4 to discuss potential metric changes by the State as well as county data. The BBHS Athletic Department will continue to communicate updates as soon as they are available. Note: There may be changes to Season 2 culminating events if health metric numbers change.
WIAA Season 2 Culminating Event Format
- Basketball - 4 team regional
- Boys Swim and Dive - 18 entry or 12 entry + additional facilities
- Wrestling - 8 individuals per weight class
INDOOR ATHLETIC RESTRICTIONS EXTENDED
Current COVID-related restrictions are extended through Monday, January 4. As a result, all indoor athletics are canceled through January 4. Coaches will communicate to students currently participating in Open Period about implications for each sport or program. Outdoor sports will be allowed to continue with current protocols in place. Masks must be worn at all times while participating in outdoor activities, including during aerobic activity.
TRAVEL ADVISORY RETURN TO PLAY PLAN
Student athletes who have traveled or are planning to travel out of the state or country after November 13 must complete this form to establish a quarantine/return to play plan.
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2021 SMART CHOICES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
In conjunction with the WIAA, the Dairy Farmers of Washington and Gesa Credit Union proudly announce the 2020-2021 Smart Choices College Scholarship Program which will award two (2) $5,000 scholarships and eight (8) $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from WIAA member high schools for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service throughout their high school careers. Applications are due Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Applicants are required to fill out an online application that includes an essay question. Judging is based on the following criteria:
- Athletic/Activity Excellence (30%)
- Academic Achievement (30%)
- Leadership (20%)
- Citizenship/Community Service (10%)
- Originality/Creativity of the Essay (5%)
- Financial Need (5%)
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Sean Gaskill
Athletic Director
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NAMED ENDOWMENTS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: DECEMBER 18
Bishop Blanchet offers Named Endowment Scholarships made possible by the generosity of BBHS donors, alumni and friends. In order to apply for a Named Endowment Scholarship, an applicant must have a current completed FACTS Tuition Assistant Form for your household on file with the BBHS Business Office. Scholarships awarded from the previous school year are not automatically renewed, and if a scholarship is renewed, the amount awarded may vary from year to year.
2020-21 TUITION ASSISTANCE DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31
Applications for BBHS and Archdiocese of Seattle Fulcrum Foundation tuition assistance for 2021-2022 are due December 31, 2020, through the FACTS application portal.
Click here for important information and instructions on how to apply for aid and details on how to submit the required supporting documentation (listed below) using the FACTS application.
- 2019 IRS Federal Tax form 1040 including all applicable Schedules and Attachments
- 2019 W2 or applicable 1099's for both applicants
- 2019 year-end pay stub showing year-to-date wages and deductions for both applicants
- 2020 most recent pay stub for both applicants
- 2020 Income and Expense Statement for self-employed parents
- Benefit Statements from Social Security, SSI, TANF, Unemployment funds as applicable
FACTS Customer Service is available at 866-441-4637 to assist with log-in password or application questions. Please email Colleen Reinhardt for additional assistance.
Tom Ramsey
Director of Finance
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From the Performing and Fine Arts Department |
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NEW FILM AND EDITING CREWS FOR SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
There's still time to be a part of the crews working behind the scenes on our musical movie production of Some Enchanted Evening! Join our one (or both!) of our two new production crews dedicated to filming all the footage for the musical, and editing the footage to put the final piece together! If you’re interested in filming or editing, or being part of one of our existing crews to build scenery, work on costumes, hair and make-up, or publicize the show, please join us! Join the Drama Callboard Classroom (join code: 4nkp4c2) for more information, or email Mr. Eriksen.
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STUDENT ART
Students in Pottery and Sculpture created Nature Art using only found natural objects in the style of Andy Goldsworthy, Jon Foreman, and Tim Pugh.
Nature Art pieces by (at left, from left to right, top to bottom): Claire Ziemer `24, Jack Hatlen `24, Manuela Stewart `24, Bryce Munson `23, Lila Kopp `24, Joe O'Connor `21, Anneliese Incardona `21, Marne Orsen `21, and Tony Betschart `21.
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Students in Basic Art and Drawing are encouraged to express and reflect, as they visually explore concept and technique in their sketchbooks.
Drawings by (at right, from left to right, top to bottom): Sophie Yuen `22, Naomi Pham `22, Dominique Monroe `21, Enya Pooler `21, Maggie Bratrud `24, Annabelle Lockwood `24, Evelyn Zeman `24, Jenna Narvone `24, Annabelle Colagrossi `24, Sophie Ellis `24, Noah Stelzer `24, Tyler Bailey `22, Emma Davis `24 and Gianna Brown `24.
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Corey Eriksen
Performing and Fine Arts Department Chair
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From the Office of Campus Ministry |
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COMING IN 2021: NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT CONNECTION
Beginning in January, Campus Ministry will be hosting Saturday meet-ups at area parks for small pods of students to walk, talk, reflect, and share. If this is something your student would like to participate in, please complete this brief interest survey.
Also launching in January will be Soulful Sundays. This is an opportunity for students to gather on Zoom for reflection and connection. Students can grab breakfast and a warm beverage then join their peers for conversation, readings, music, and reflection. Stay tuned!
Rachel Longest
Director of Campus Ministry
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Social and Emotional Health |
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SOURCES OF STRENGTH: WINTER BREAK ACTIVITIES
If you are looking for ways to calm, cope, and connect over the winter break, Sources of Strength has put together a wonderful resource full of activities, conversation starters, and ways to connect as a family this holiday season. Or, if you’re just looking for some quick tips on supporting your wellbeing morning, noon and night, click here.
Kaitlyn Overman
Social Emotional Counselor
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From the Development Office |
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2021 BRAVE VENTURE AUCTION WILL BE VIRTUAL
Please plan to join us, from the comfort of your own home, for the 2021 Brave Venture Virtual Auction on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 7 p.m.
We are stronger together! This is why we need your help with auction procurement. Because campus activity is currently limited, we prefer you use one of the following contactless ways to procure or donate $350 toward the auction:
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Monetary Donation - Make a cash donation to help underwrite general auction expenses. Or, apply your cash donation to a specific auction package (all cash donations are tax-deductible).
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Sponsorship - Become a sponsor, or solicit a business sponsor.
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Amazon Gift Registry - Shop our gift registry; your purchase will be shipped directly to BBHS in your name.
- Donate Gift Cards - Mail cards to BBHS.
- Donate a Party or Service - Be creative and create a unique party or service.
- Donate Tickets to sporting events and performing arts.
The procurement deadline is Friday, January 15, 2021. All donated items must be turned into BBHS main office by Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Please email Sheryl Welch with any questions.
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DOUBLE THE CHEER
Double the Cheer by requesting a matching gift from your employer!
Many companies match donations made by their employees to our school; doubling, tripling or even quadrupling your gift!
Click here to see if your company will match your donation. If you are not sure what your donation amount was, or have questions about matching gifts, email Stephanie Gravenkemper.
Have you made your gift to the Brave Fund? If not, you can do so here today! Thank you to all those who have so generously made their gifts to BBHS already for the 2020-2021 school year!
Mary Beard
Director of Development
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From the Admissions Department |
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CALLING ALL FUTURE BRAVES!
If you have friends, family or neighbors with middle schoolers - we invite you to share with them some of the upcoming opportunities for them to get to know more about BBHS. Virtual visits for students and parents/guardians are now available! See details below.
NEW DIGITAL MAPPING TOOL
We know many of our prospective students, as well as some current freshman families and students might appreciate our new digital mapping tool, which offers another way to "visit" our campus and check out BBHS.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 6, 2021
Apply to Bishop Blanchet today - click here to apply to BBHS for 2021-22, get information on the application process, and view deadlines. Please note, BBHS will not offer, nor require, the High School Placement Test (HSPT) for this admissions season, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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NEW TRANSPORTATION OPTION
Beep Beep! Attention north end families - we hear you!
We are excited to announce a new BBHS bus route to serve the north end communities with stops in Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace.
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NEW STUDENT-LED TOUR VIDEO
Check out our new student-led tour video, featuring seven students who somehow managed to get their hands on they keys to the school for an after-hours tour of BBHS.
Be True! Be Kind! Be Brave!
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8TH GRADE HOTSPOT
Bookmark the 8th grade HOTSPOT as your hub for prospective student information! To receive free BBHS swag and other mailings, watch Brave Ambassador videos, read student testimonials, gain free admission to on campus events when they resume and get the latest BBHS admissions information, register for our Brave Access Program.
Michael Pierce
Director of Admissions
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