Student tops film category at WSPTA Reflections |
Wow! Congratulations to student film maker Sydney Smith, who won the Outstanding Interpretation in Film Production (9-12) for "a letter to my younger self" in the WSPTA Reflections Arts Recognition Program.
Smith will represent the Ballard High PTSA at Nationals! Nationals Reflections awards are announced in May and we'll keep you posted when we hear anything. Thanks to Photography Teacher Gina O'Neill for organizing this year's submissions as well as Digital Film Teacher Steven Bradford.
We had three student artists move onto state: Sydney Smith, Sheridan Green and Mara Scanlan, who all had work inspired by this year's theme I Matter Because. Check out all their work on the Reflections page. And here's Sydney's winning film! |
5th Annual History Day Virtual Showcase | March 17
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Students in Mr. Kyle Morean, Mr. Shawn Lee and Ms. Robin Dowdy's US History classes are participating in National History Day (NHD).
NHD is an exciting program that encourages young people to analyze a historical subject related to an annual theme. This year's theme is “Communication in History.” At the Showcase, students will present their research through student made Exhibits, Websites, Documentaries and Lectures.
The Fifth Annual Ballard History Day Showcase Virtual Event is on Wednesday, March 17 from 7-8:15 p.m. Teams Link and more details on the NHD webpage. Please join us, and support our Ballard historians. Link and more details here.
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Pre-order your 2020-21 Shingle thru March 27! |
Hurrah, yearbook production is underway and now you have a chance to order your own copy of the Shingle! Yearbooks are for sale for $50 through March 27 via SchoolPay on the Source.
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Attention Sophomores and Juniors!
Running Start information sessions
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BHS Sophomores and Juniors who are interested in Running Start: Attending one of our information sessions is mandatory for anyone who is interested in learning more about Running Start for the 21-22 school year.
Meetings are offered at 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, March 17. Visit your School Counselor's Schoology page for a link to the meetings. You only need to attend one meeting.
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Ink Journal accepting student creative works |
Student artists, photographers and writers: There will still be a Ink Journal for this school year! Submit to the 2021 Ink Journal by April 21!
We accept all forms of art, including drawings, photography, poetry, and short stories. Email your work to ballardinkclub@gmail.com.
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Earth Service Corps club fundraiser movie night |
Interested in a virtual movie night? Mark your calendars!
Ballard High School's Earth Service Corps will be hosting a virtual movie night to help raise donations for climate refugees through the Climate Refugee Organization (www.climate-refugees.org) and International Refugee Rights Initiative (http://refugee-rights.org). Please see their websites for more information about them!
The movie night will take place on Thursday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Donations will be made from ticket ($10) and snack ($7) buying. Snack packs will include sodas, popcorn and candies. Snack pick up will be Thursday, March 25 from 3-4:30 p.m. The link to buy tickets and snacks will be provided next week. Contact escballard@gmail.com or visit the Earth Service Corps club page if you have any questions.
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Season One competitions kick off ... Go Beavers! |
Here are events streaming this week:
Monday, March 15:
JV Football vs. O’Dea @ home – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17
JVC Volleyball vs. Lincoln @ home – 4 p.m.
JV Volleyball vs. Lincoln @ home – 5:30 p.m.
Varsity Volleyball vs. Lincoln @ home – 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 18
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Lincoln @ Lower Woodland – 4 p.m.
Girls JV Soccer vs. Lincoln @ home – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 19
Girls JVC Soccer vs. Seattle Prep, Away, 4 p.m.
Gymnastics vs. Franklin @ home, 7 p.m.
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More XC runners PR at second meet vs Hale |
The Cross Country team had a great second meet against Nathan Hale last Wednesday at Magnuson Park. There were 21 PRs (Personal Records) run, and much of the team improved on the week prior, a great second race.
New students are starting to learn how to race, and there were a number of photo finishes and big improvements from their first race.
Teamwise, the boys tied for first but just missed out on the tie-breaker and the girls won the meet! Next week, the meet is Thursday, March 18 at Magnuson Park again and the team will be racing against Roosevelt! Follow @ballardhsxc on Instagram.
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Ballard Volleyball tops Ingraham in openers |
The Ballard Girls Volleyball Team hit the courts inside the Den for its season opener against Ingraham March 3, taking all three of the contests on the JVC, JV and Varsity levels. Go Beavers!
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All three soccer teams take field in week two |
The Girls Varsity Soccer Team faced an extremely good Lakeside team last Thursday. Although we lost 2-0, the girls played outstanding. They played their hearts out and it really felt like a win to us. The overall effort and play was tremendous and exciting. All 20 players contributed as a team. Ballard PRIDE was on full display.
Senior Captains Kristen Seeley and Ella Tipping lead the charge. Our three varsity freshmen (Reese Carlisle, Peyton Nakagawara and Zoe Feeley Wheeler) all played extremely well with composure and sharpness. Junior Ani Haug was on point and purely solid in goal for the Beavers. There was definitely a massive improvement from a week ago by the whole team and much to build on.
The JV team fell in a spirited effort Thursday to Lakeside 6-0. And in its first game and home opener, the JVC squad shutout Ingraham 4-0 last Friday afternoon at BHS Field.
Next up for your Ballard Beavers Girls Soccer is Lincoln HS next Thursday, March 18. Remember you can always replay and catch live stream games on our Ballard High School Athletics YouTube Channel. Follow @ballardgirlsoccer on Instagram
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Gymnastics tops home opening meet |
Ballard Gymnastics had its first meet in over a year at the Dam, hosting Chief Sealth and Ingraham. The Beavers topped the meet: Cosette tied for first on vault; won bars; was fourth on beam; second on floor; and second all-around.
Lilly won beam, was third on bars, floor and all-around; and tied for fourth on vault. Alex tied for fourth on the vault; was fourth on bars and all-around; and tied for fifth on beam. Clare was fourth on the floor and fifth all around; and Audrey tied for fifth on the beam. Photo and results courtesy of @ballardgymnastics/Instagram. Go Beavers! |
Swim & Dive kicks off season with virtual meet |
The Ballard Girls Swim and Dive Team showed fortitude at a virtual meet against Lincoln at the Queen Anne Pool on Friday night. (Swim scores still being tallied at deadline.)
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Beaver Readers March on into spring books |
Spring means taking those reads outside in the sunshine and fresh air. And time to share all your thoughts on your books with fellow Beaver Readers! Check out this week's online Library groups; meeting links are available on the Library Schoology page:
Monday, March 15 - Eager Beaver Readers, noon
Tuesday, March 16 - Library Leaders, noon
Wednesday, March 17 - Picture Book Pilot Reading Buddies, 10 a.m.
Friday, March 19 - Ballard Comic Book Club (Gideon Falls Vol. 2 by Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino), noon
The Beaver Readers Book Club next meets at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 26. Check out the Library Catalog at bit.ly/BHSHolds to put this month's title, Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas, on hold (This is Starr Carter's dad, Maverick's backstory from The Hate U Give). Be ready to discuss with Ms. Chambers, the Head Beaver and fellow readers.
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In-person graduation advocacy efforts start |
➾ BHS Senior Officers have put together a petition to express support for the BHS Class of 2021 having an outdoor and safety-guided graduation this June, which is linked on the action button here.
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Parent letter-writing campaign starting too |
➾ Separately, there is a joint effort among some Seattle high school parents to lobby the Governor’s office for a variance to allow in-person graduation ceremonies.
If you support this effort, please write to Gov. Jay Inslee. Instructions for contacting the Governor’s office are below, along with a template letter that you can edit and use.
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Senior T-shirt sales end March 19 |
Class of 2021: Don't forget to get your senior swag! Senior T-shirts are on sale through March 19 on SchoolPay. Cost is $14.
Stay tuned for distribution and pickup date!
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Seattle Promise students!
FAFSA/WASFA deadline on April 15
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Attn: Seattle Promise Students | The FAFSA/WASFA deadline for Seattle Promise students is April 15!
You and your parent/guardian are invited to get support completing this process from your Outreach Specialist Kelsey Peronto and the rest of the Seattle Promise Outreach team
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Scholarship opportunities | BHS & SPS
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Be sure to check the page often for more opportunities!
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Sons of Norway Scholarships | Deadline March 30
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The Sons of Norway at Leif Erikson Lodge have opened applications for 2021 scholarships for applicants who meet the requirements.
To apply or review the requirements of each scholarship -- including the $2,000 Douglas Warne Vocational Scholarship and the $1,000 Youth Leadership Award -- please visit the Leif Erikson Lodge website. Scholarship applications are due March 30.
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Virtual College Visits & College Fairs |
Students! Did you know that there are still upcoming College Visits? Visit the College Visits and Events webpage often for additional school visit dates and more details.
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2:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 | Seattle Pacific University
7-8 p.m. Thursday, March 18 | Explore California Schools with ARROW (Online college fair featuring admissions counselors from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, San Diego State, University of the Pacific, University of Redlands, and University of San Francisco) Visit ARROW website for more information.
1:10 p.m. Friday, March 19 | Harvard University
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Virtual Job/Internship Board |
Students, check out the virtual Job Board located on the Counseling Center page! Be sure to check the page often for current updates and opportunities! Here are some options below:
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Seattle Youth Employment Program |
Youth Employment Program | The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) supports young people (ages 16 to 24) from qualifying-income households and communities that experience racial, social, and economic disparities. The goal is to increase youth and young adults' ability to pursue careers that pay well and are meaningful to them.
Applications for SYEP 2021 summer internships are now open, and will close on Friday, April 2. Visit SYEP page for more details and application.
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Note from the Nurse: Benefits of laughter |
It was a really tough crowd. I tried cracking a joke but those three faces stared back at me with nary a smile or laugh. My kids told me none of my jokes were funny. I just rolled my eyes at them and tried again. One day, I will make them laugh. To this day, I am still trying.
The benefits of laughter are wide-ranging. Laughter has been shown to help one learn something new and also to remember things. Humor helps build connections in relationships. Laughter is contagious and brings well-being in a community setting. Humor helps to decrease stress and may even boost your immune system. So let those jokes rip or see the quirky side of things. What have you got to lose? Certainly not your sense of humor!
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Stay connected to BPA | Web/social media links
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Join the 2021-22 BHS PTSA team! |
BHS relies heavily on parent volunteers to help provide the best possible experience and opportunities for all students.
One easy and fun way for parents to get involved at Ballard is by joining the PTSA Executive Board or its various committees.
We are actively seeking BHS parents/guardians for a variety of positions listed below. Many of the available roles require little to no PTSA experience and take a few hours each month.
Openings include:
● Treasurer
● Secretary
● Membership
● Direct Appeal
● SPREE Graduation Party
● PTSA Website Editor
● Weekly Newsletter Co-Editor (shared role)
● Social Media support (shared role)
If you have questions or would like to learn more about the open roles for the upcoming school year, please contact the BHS PTSA Nominating Committee at join.bhs.ptsa@gmail.com.
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Auction BASH postponed to 2022 |
Our BHS auction team, along with our PTSA, have made the very challenging decision to forgo the auction for the 2020-2021 school year.
There is good news though: Vaccines are out! Numbers are dropping! And we are hopeful that by spring 2022 we can throw Ballard’s biggest post-Covid soiree. Stay tuned for the biggest BASH ever!
Want to join the auction team? Email info@bhsauction.com
Want to help with next year's auction? Keep an eye out for more info to come in fall newsletters.
If you had funds ear-marked for the auction this year, we encourage you to make your intended donation to the PTSA to allow us to continue our efforts in supporting staff and students during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Have a BHS question? Here's who to contact! |
Ballard High School Office Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, although the building is closed for visitors.
More current school updates here:
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BHS Athletics Booster Club Newsletter |
Ballard Athletics fans, sign up for the Athletic Booster Club Newsletter! Details and signup info in the March edition.
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Free sports physicals at BTHC |
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please send an email or call/text to BTHC Clinic Coordinator Say Tuitele at Sailau.Tuitele@swedish.org | 206-390-3355.
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BHS football games are planned for Memorial Stadium, except for the Week 5 game which will be at Eastside Catholic High School.
Here's the rest of this year's schedule. (Note: Start times may change.)
March 19 @ Rainier Beach | 8 p.m.
March 26 vs. Garfield | 8 p.m.
April 1 @ Eastside Catholic | 7 p.m.
While the team took a tough 41-7 loss to O'Dea Friday at Memorial Stadium, they'll be back to take on Rainier Beach this week.
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District IV Director Candidate Forum March 15 |
The public is invited to join the District IV Candidate Forum 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 15 planned and moderated by the NAACP Youth Council. All candidates will have the opportunity to share why they are interested in serving on the Seattle School Board and answer questions from students.
Public feedback on the forum will be collected through a form on the District IV appointment web page following the forum. The feedback form will close at noon. on March 18.
To request an accommodation, including language interpretation services, contact the School Board Office (boardoffice@seattleschools.org or 206-252-0040).
Candidates are:
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COMMUNITY ARTS, CULTURE, ACTION |
BHS PTSA offers these Community Activities for informational purposes & does not necessarily support activities or views presented therein. |
The next Seattle Special Education PTSA meeting is on Tuesday, March 16 at 7 p.m.
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Smart but Scattered author speaks at Parent U event
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At Bush School's virtual Parent University event at 5 p.m. March 17, Dr. Peg Dawson, co-author of the books Smart but Scattered and Smart but Scattered Teens, will describe how executive-functioning skills develop throughout childhood and how parents can help children acquire the critical skills they need to be successful students.
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Penguin Productions One Act @ a Time
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Work with renowned theater artist Aishé Keita to co-create performance pieces exploring how theater shapes our lives -- and how our lives can shape the future of theater through Penguin Productions' One Act @ A Time.
The performance is open to teens ages 14-18. Rehearsals are 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, March 22-May 5. Performance is May 8-9.
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Contribute to PTSA while you shop |
Once your card is linked, all you have to do is swipe your Shopper's Card while paying for your Fred Meyer purchases.
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AmazonSmile purchases benefit PTSA |
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to BHS PTSA. Check out the AmazonSmile information page to learn about using AmazonSmile and select “Ballard High School PTSA, Seattle, WA.” Thank you!
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Call to Action:
Ask to preserve funding at pre-COVID levels
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Seattle Public Schools, as well as other Washington state school districts, are experiencing declines in enrollment. This means less funding and fewer teachers -- Ballard is projected to lose 6 teachers next year.
Please email your legislators, and those in charge of crafting the budget, and tell them that they need to preserve school funding at pre-COVID levels.
SCPTSA has drafted a sample letter that you can use, which includes legislator email addresses, but personalized appeals are also very helpful.
Using the linked messaging or your own personal appeal, you can also call the Legislative Hotline: 1.800.562.6000 and leave a message for your Legislators.
You can do this in your preferred language and your message will be translated for your Legislators.
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The BHS PTSA offers Community Resources for informational purposes & does not necessarily support activities or views presented therein. |
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Learning/mental health support
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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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