District Provides Principal Update |
For the first time, since its Nov. 24, 2021 email announcement of Principal Keven Wynkoop's paid leave, the Seattle Public Schools provided an update for the BHS community. (Both announcements came via School Messenger email.)
From Associate Superintendent Dr. Concie Pedroza: "At this time, Principal Wynkoop has returned from leave and been reassigned. He will continue to serve Seattle Public Schools as a principal on special assignment, supporting and filling in for building leaders in need of assistance at other schools."
"Interim Principal Joseph Williams will continue serving the Ballard High School community as school leader until further notice."
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Naramore Art Show | BHS Artists Shine
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The Naramore Art Show, a partnership between Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Art Museum, celebrates more than 200 artworks by SPS middle and high school students.
BHS student artists and photographers created amazing entries in the following categories: Ceramics, Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting and Photography. Some works are shown in the photo collage above (l-r): Adair E. "Two Siblings at the Piano"; Sarah W. "Black Tree"; ceramic entries "Chipmunk" by Ivon S. and "Gloria" by Helen E-B.; Nora P. "Intertwined"; Mara S. "Waldron Sunsets"; and "Under Construction" by Rowan S.
This year, Naramore will be a virtual museum through June 30. There will also be a celebration at 6 p.m. May 6 on SPS TV Channel 26, and Instagram postings for students, families, staff, and community to show all the ways we are creative in Seattle Public Schools. Share student art on Instagram! Use the hashtag #artistsofsps
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Spring PTSA Grants Disbursed |
In its spring grants disbursement, the Ballard PTSA agreed to fully fund 15 grant requests for a total of $25,000. Thanks to the students and staff who participated in our latest grant process. |
Some of the funded items include: Writers in the Schools program (BHS visiting professional writer/poet, Rachel Kessler, pictured), a digital short film for the film program, supplies for the language arts department, calculators for the math department, new stand-up desks for the SPED classroom, and, of course, books for the library! The PTSA has also partnered with the Biotech Academy to share in the funding of lab equipment for the science department.
Thank you for your donations, volunteer efforts and membership, which all enable us to support Ballard academics. [LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PTSA]
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Ballard High School PTSA Needs YOU! |
Spring is here and that means it's time to look ahead at recruiting next year's PTSA Board. Please reach out to Michelle Renn at join.bhs.ptsa@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about any of the opportunities. Transition training offered for each role. Grab a friend, have fun and help support your students, positions can also be shared with another volunteer.
Executive Committee Openings: President, Vice President
Executive Board Openings: Volunteer Coordinator, Legislative Liaison Co-Chair
Building Leadership Team (BLT), Family & Community Engagement (FACE) Chair
Standing Committee Openings: PTSA Newsletter Co-Editor, Grants Committee Chair, Direct Appeal Fundraising Chair, SPREE Chair, Reflections Chair
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BHS Occupational Therapist Recognition |
In honor of Occupational Therapist Month, we'd like to thank BHS Occupational Therapist Graham Foster, who provides specialized support to help our students participate in their learning environment. Thank you for all you do, Graham!
“Graham is a kind and smart individual. He is a pleasure to work with and he always makes sure the students he works with are comfortable and able to achieve their best selves.” ~ Jonathan S., student.
“Graham is an invaluable resource to the many, many students he serves at Ballard," adds Access/Special Education Teacher David Furman. "He is kind, innovative, and always willing to work with anyone to help our students succeed.”
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State Assessments Announcements |
WCAS Exam | State Science Exam for Juniors | April 29
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The WCAS (State Science Exam) will be given to all juniors on Friday, April 29.
- Bring a SPS laptop and charger. There are no laptops to borrow for testing.
- The test should take between 1-2 hours.
- The WCAS is not a graduation requirement; it is a federal accountability requirement.
- Juniors will be released to the Aux Gym to test during the period they have Science.
- If you do not have a Science class, you can report to the Aux Gym during any period on Friday, April 29.
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Smarter Balanced Math Assessment | May 17-19
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All Grade 10 students, and any Grade 11 students who have not yet met the Math graduation requirement, will be given the SBA Math Assessment in their math classes on May 17-19.
- Bring a SPS laptop and charger. There are no laptops to borrow for testing.
- The test should take between 2-3 class periods.
- Passing this assessment will count as meeting your Math graduation requirement.
If you do not have a Math class or have other questions, please email or visit Ms. Coacher in Portable 101 or email ljcoacher@seattleschools.org.
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May 2-6 & May 9-13
AP Exam Important Instructions
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Students who pre-registered in November for AP Exams or who are not sure they registered can confirm their exams by signing into the myap.collegeboard.org to confirm their AP Exam Registration status.
Students cannot arrive late: Students arriving after the start of the exam will forfeit their exam. No refunds or make-up exams will be offered.
Students cannot be dismissed early: Morning exams should end between 12-12:30 p.m. and students are expected to attend their afternoon classes. Afternoon exams should end between 4-4:30pm and students are expected to attend their morning classes.
The music and language exams will run longer due to the recording piece so plan accordingly. [MORE INFO]
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BHS is hosting a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Celebration Series. To start off the series last Wednesday, students had the chance to participate in a drumming jam session with percussion artist and teacher Arturo Rene Rodriguez.
Flyers for upcoming topics (and QR code to sign up), are posted around the school and in classrooms. Students may sign up for ONE of the sessions and only 25 students can attend each session. Only registered students are allowed at the event.
Upcoming Topics, all are in the Library:
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Mental Health Awareness for Youth | Wednesday, April 27, 10:30 a.m. (3rd Period)
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People of Color and the Law | Wednesday, May 18, 9:35 a.m. (2nd Period)
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Diverse Voices in Film | Wednesday, June 1, 12:45 p.m. (5th Period)
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Read All About It in the April Talisman! |
Students! Pick up your April Issue of the Talisman TODAY! The Ballard HS award-winning student-produced newspaper also has some updated articles online! Visit the Talisman website for the most current updates and recent articles or students pick one up at the Talisman Newsstand box located outside the main office or in the library!
Established in 1917, The Talisman is BHS's award-winning, student-produced newspaper. Questions, or if you would like to place an ad in the paper, please contact ballardtally@gmail.com. [MORE INFO]
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Don't Forget to Buy a Shingle Yearbook! |
The student Shingle staff are working on another amazing yearbook this year. Yearbooks are sold in the Activity Center and online through the Parent Source/SchoolPay through April 29. Cost is $55 with Activity Card (plus $35 if ASB needs to be purchased). Books will be delivered June 3. [FULL DETAILS]
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Junior Parents Needed to Chaperone SPREE |
SPREE is an all-night event that the PTSA organizes for seniors that takes them to 2 secret locations on the night of graduation. We need chaperones to accompany the seniors throughout the night, supervising to ensure their safety and helping with a variety of activities.
That is where Junior parents come in. We ask Junior parents to be the ones to staff the event to allow Senior parents to do their own celebrations AND to learn about SPREE for your soon to be Seniors. Then next year, we will again find Junior parents to staff SPREE. Please reach out to one of the parent organizers, Monica Ganyard, at monicaganyard@yahoo.com for more information or you can just sign up here:
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Follow all the SPREE fun @bhsspree on Instagram! We want all seniors to join us! Scholarships are available, talk to your counselor. [MORE INFO]
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Important Dates for Class of '22 |
Now | Place Cap & Gown Orders | It's not too late to order your cap & gown! Also, check with your Counselor if you need to borrow one.
May 2 | NEW Decision Day | Wear your college gear to school!
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Class of 22 Graduation Details | June 15
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There will be a required Graduation Rehearsal at 10 a.m. June 15. Update: No Athletics or Senior Academic Awards Nights are planned for this year. Information will be included in the Graduation Program.
No tickets are required to attend this year's ceremony. Memorial Stadium will be open on both sides for friends and family to celebrate our graduates.
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Important Seattle Promise Student Deadlines |
Spring is a busy time for Seattle Promise students. The to do list flyer describes their next steps to complete in order to begin college this fall.
May and June | RSVP for Readiness Academy | Students should register now for Readiness Academy, a required 3-hour event where they learn how their scholarship works and register for Fall classes.
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FAFSA/WASFA Frenzy Days Continue |
BHS Seattle Promise Outreach Specialist May Saetern will be offering FAFSA/WASFA Frenzy application workshops in the Counseling Center Meeting Room 213. Dates and times listed on flyer.
FAFSA/WASFA Applications are due for Seattle Promise Students by April 30. [ MORE INFO]
In addition, Seattle Promise is offering the following virtual application workshops for students and families:
More Seattle Promise questions? Email May Saetern at May.Saetern@Seattlecolleges.edu.
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April Appreciation for SPS Librarians Continues! |
As part of the April School Library Month, SPS recently shared librarian gratitude from parents, students and colleagues. Here's a kudo for BHS Teacher-Librarian TuesD Chambers!
“Not only does the BHS library program encourage the love of reading but is an inclusive space that focuses on the social and emotional health of our students. Also, I’m a school librarian for a neighboring district, and Ms. Chambers inspires me professionally every day. Big fan!” – Amanda Workman, parent
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Beaver Readers Busy Our Library |
Then you've been seeing Beaver Readers all over the place! Unboxing new books, online reading and "Simon Says" with second graders, delving into amazing titles with Pride Book Club, a splash of poetry, student puzzlers who have been working hard representing BHS on SPS High School Great Puzzle Challenge, and more!
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Here's what else is going on as we turn the corner to May:
Monday | Library Leaders at lunch
Wednesday | Comic Book Club at lunch, visiting Gotham and "Batman, The Long Halloween" by Jeph Lobe and Tim Sale
Thursday | Manga Club at lunch
Friday | Reading Buddies, 8:30 a.m.
Check out and read these titles for coming weeks: Pride Book Club meets at lunch Friday, May 6 to continue discussing "House by the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune. Beaver Book Club will be talking about "Ship of Smoke and Steel: The Wells of Sorcery, Book One" by Django Wexler.
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New Counseling Center Webpages |
The Counseling Center webpage now has two new helpful pages for Regional Internships and Scholarship Bulletins. Check them out!
Regional Internships - Live list of available internships open to all Seattle Public Schools students. Some are paid, unpaid, volunteer, and more. Check back often for new postings!
Scholarship Bulletins – Listing of available SPS Scholarships, links to Scholarships on Naviance and designated Ballard High School Scholarship Bulletins as well.
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Service Learning Summer Fun |
Students can help their community through Service Learning volunteer roles. Information about the program and spring/summer opportunities are on the Ballard website. BHS only shares these postings and does not endorse any of these businesses or nonprofits.
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Counseling Center Offers Many Online Options |
There are a myriad of resources for BHS students and families to access. Counselor contact details and online scheduling tool; scholarship information; and applying to college resources are available on the Counseling Center webpage.
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Spring is not too late to apply for scholarships. Here are many options:
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BHS only shares postings and does not endorse any of these businesses.
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Buy Tickets for Midsummer Night's Dream
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Tickets are on sale now for Ballard Playmakers' staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shows are 7:30 p.m. May 12-14 and 19-21 in the Performing Arts Center. Set in the DISCO era, this will not be the boring old Shakespeare you think it will be! [DETAILS]
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BPA Student Coffee Sales End April 29 |
Order your favorite coffees from Caffe Appassionato by April 29 and support Ballard Performing Arts. For each bag sold, the BPA student you name will earn $6 toward program fees, camps and trips. Proceeds with no student named will go into the BPA general fund.
Choose from Arietta, a mellow and smooth medium roast; Tempest, a bold French roast; Espresso that has a bright and smooth Italian roast; and don't forget Decaffeinated with a bright and balanced medium roast. Choose from whole bean or ground, $14/12 oz. bag.
Orders will be available to pick up at the May 26 (Choir), June 1 (Band) and June 2 (Orchestra) Spring Concerts. Shows are 7:30 p.m. (grades 9-10); and 8 p.m. (grades 11-12). Questions? Email Karen Morse at karen.morse@gmail.com.
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BPA Fundraiser Mattress Sale April 30 |
Raise your hand if you remember this wacky fundraiser supporting Ballard Performing Arts students -- the Mattress Sale is BACK after a two-year hiatus!
This ONE DAY sale, held right here in our gym on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., features top brand mattresses, pillows, sheets, and more. Prices are well below retail because they order directly from the manufacturer, there is no retail space overhead and advertising expenses are minimal. Plus, they deliver!
If you are not in the market for any of these items, feel free to support us in these ways too:
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Click on the Facebook event link - https://bit.ly/Beds4Ballard22
- Indicate that you're going to the event - we earn extra money through the fundraising company if we get over 250 people to join!
- Invite all of your friends so they can help us hit our goal!
- Share on your newsfeed and ask people to do the same!
If you'd like more information about the event, watch this short video to see what this is all about! Or contact Kris Bulson at bpabfundraising@gmail.com.
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Ballard Spring Sports 'Weathering' it Well |
Spring athletes have had rain, snow, hail, sun and rainbows as they practice and/or compete throughout their seasons thus far. Congrats to Beaver athletes on their continued perseverance.
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BHS Sports Updates | Soccer and Track Prevail
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➤ Varsity Soccer earned a huge 1-0 home win Thursday against Seattle Prep and look forward to another home match 5 p.m. Monday, April 25 against West Seattle. The team also fought to the end against No. 1 in the state-ranked and undefeated Lincoln Lynx, losing 1-0 Tuesday. Beaver Pride! Follow @ballardsoccer.
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➤ The Tennis Teams' matches were called Monday, but they shared a great shot on their social media of an "unconventional practice" in the rain.
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➤ Here's one more shot of the whole squad from Varsity Baseball's April 3 game at T Mobile! (Thanks Softball Coach Dale Griffith for sharing!)
Returning from Spring Break, the sluggers took two out of three last week, defeating Franklin (10-0) and Cleveland (12-0), and dropping a 5-4 nail-biter to Roosevelt. Follow the team @ballardbaseball or on its MaxPreps page.
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➤ Softball took three dubs last week! Two from the varsity squad, beating Mercer Island 10-2 Monday (game called at five innings) and West Seattle 3-1 Thursday; and a nice JV win over Lincoln 13-8 Wednesday! Full schedule details on the team's Metro page.
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➤ Track had two meets last week, Thursday against Ingraham and Lincoln at Ingraham; and Saturday's Gear Up Eason Invitational in Snohomish.
Many athletes PR'd at the Thursday meet, which the Ballard track team won. Full results on the team's Athletic.net page.
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Dance Team auditions for the 2022-23 school year are coming this spring! Auditions will be 4:30-7 p.m. April 26-29 in the Gym.
Technique (jazz/lyrical/pom/hip-hop) and routines will be taught on Tuesday-Thursday, and final auditions will be held on Friday, April 29. Participants must be signed up for "Spring Dance Tryouts" in Final Forms. If you haven't done so, please visit the BHS website to create a Final Forms profile. Complete all required forms in Final Forms, including submission of a sports physical.
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NEW! It's Awards Time Again at BHS!
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Every year, the BHS PTSA gives out recognition awards at our year-end June General Meeting.
Awards include:
Outstanding Educator | The Outstanding Educator Award recognizes educators who provide outstanding educational opportunities for children and youth that are beyond the normal scope of their jobs, to make the learning environment fun, beneficial, and challenging.
Volunteer Golden
Acorn | The Golden Acorn Award recognizes volunteer service “above and beyond” a particular job description.
Outstanding
Advocate | The Outstanding Advocate Award recognizes and honors an individual for continued and dedicated service to ALL children, and a demonstrated commitment to helping create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Do you know a BHS Teacher, Staff Member or Volunteer who goes out of their way to make an outstanding impact at Ballard?
We like to acknowledge people that have not been recognized in the recent past. Please refer to our Ballard HS PTSA Awards for previous winners.
Email PTSA President Gloria Kruzner at bhs.ptsa.pres@gmail.com your nominees, along with a few details why you've chosen them.
We're accepting award nominations through Monday, May 23. Winners will be announced and celebrated at our 7 p.m. June 9 General Meeting on Microsoft Teams.
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Win BHS Swag
Support Your School, Join PTSA
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Parents, staff, students, community supporters ... we'd love for you to join the BHS PTSA!
We are hoping to reach more than 200 members this spring! We want and need your voice on the PTSA!
We will have a special drawing at our 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5 Board Meeting and gift the fun BHS spirit items, pictured, to one of our members! Meeting link coming soon.
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In celebration of National Volunteer Week, a warm thank you to our amazing roster of volunteers who continue to step up to answer all requests.
From the first day of school, staff appreciation, auction, library and the senior SPREE celebration (to name a few), we are continuously amazed at the generosity of our BHS community.
Thank you for your support!
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Help Beavers 'Show Your Voice' |
Each year, more than 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 participate in the National PTA Reflections program, creating original works of art in response to a student-selected theme.
Categories include Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. The theme for the 2022-23 school year is: Show Your Voice!
Do you want to chair or co-chair the BHS PTSA Reflections Committee for next school year? This is a quick fall effort with a lot of satisfaction of getting our student artists, photographers, film-makers and writers seen and heard.
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Dr. Brent Jones Listening Sessions |
The Seattle Council PTSA is hosting a series of community engagements with Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones.
Listening sessions are 5:30- 7:30 p.m. ASL and closed captioning will be available at each listening session. Interpretation is available as well. To register, please use the following links:
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SCPTSA Take Back PTA Workgroup |
Please mark your calendar for the inaugural meeting of Seattle Council PTSA’s Take Back PTA workgroup, to be held online on at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26 (Zoom link here).
This meeting is intended to honor and learn more about PTA fundraising equity work. It is also intended to recenter the PTA mission of advocacy for all children. Please prepare by reading Council’s 2019 #takebackPTA resolution.
Please contact Vivian van Gelder at vivian.van.gelder@scptsa.org about accommodations, interpretation, or with any other questions about this event.
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Sign up for WSPTACon2022
May 20-22
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WSPTA members are invited to attend the 109th annual WSPTA Convention and Conference, in-person or at the remote conference.
The in-person convention will be May 20-22 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. The remote conference is also May 20-22 through the Whova app.
BHS gets four delegates at this year's convention. Instead of PTA presidents submitting names in advance, convention attendees will indicate whether they are a delegate upon registration. [MORE INFO]
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New Student Course Registration 22-23 |
Welcome BHS Class of 2026! Quick reminder that your course registration deadline is Wednesday, April 27.
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Students cannot park in the Staff Parking Lot off of NW 67th St by the tennis courts. Students must park on the street. In addition, the front Parking Lot off NW 65th St is for Administration and Visitors (2 hour limit) only.
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COVID-19 Positive? Stay Home |
Keep your student home if they have any COVID-19 symptoms and report to our school any confirmed cases.
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The weekly Lunch Menu is now posted on the School Bulletin page.
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Victor Salvino
22nd Annual Golf Classic | Aug. 19 Newcastle
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Registration is now open for the Victor Salvino 22nd Annual Ballard High School Foundation Golf Classic, Aug. 19 at Newcastle Golf Course.
New name, new day of the week, new location, new golfers welcome too!
Come join in and support Ballard High
School Athletics, the Performing Arts Boosters, as well as Dance & Cheer.
When registering, please note in the
comments section if you would like to support a specific team or program.
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Calling Class of 1972 (1971 & 1973) Come Celebrate our 50th Class Reunion on Aug 26. Learn More.
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SPS is proposing a change to bell times (school start and end times) for the next school year. If approved, this new schedule would begin on the first day of school.
Sept. 7 is the first day of school for 1st-12th grade students. The School Board will vote on the 2022-23 Transportation Service Standards, which includes bell times for all schools, in May.
The draft proposal has the BHS school day going from 8:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. [FULL DETAILS]
Community feedback will be collected via this Let’s Talk link through May 18.
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Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out |
Times have been tough, but our SPS teachers are tougher. Now it’s time to celebrate the daily sacrifices our teachers make for every student.
Take a moment to #ThankATeacher during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6. Please tell us about your favorite SPS teacher, past or present. We will shout them out on the school district website and other media channels.
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SPS is offering several opportunities for students to continue developing their talents and joy of learning.
Summer Dates for Programs
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Special Education Extended School Year: July 6-28
- High School Credit Retrieval: June 27-August 26
- High School Summer Skills Center: July 7-August 3
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Equity News and Information |
Happy Easter (English), Melkam Fasika (Ethiopia - Amharic), Zee Velykodnem (Ukranian), Kalo Pasha (Greek), and greetings in many more languages ... to all our Orthodox Christian friends celebrating Easter on April 24! Many countries and cultures celebrate Easter on this date: https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/orthodox-easter-day
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It’s Film Festival season! The Seattle Deaf Film Festival just wrapped up on April 22, but you can check it out and bookmark it for next year: SDFF — Deaf Spotlight Home
Here are a couple other great film festivals going on now and coming up soon:
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NFFTY: “We celebrate and elevate work by women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other young persons from traditionally marginalized communities who are building a more equitable and inclusive film industry” (April 28-May 8)
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The 19th annual Seattle Black Film Festival will once again animate the halls of the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in Seattle’s historically Black Central District, April 29-May 1.
The three-day weekend of in-person and video-on-demand screenings, panels, and events will host an international selection of over forty feature films, music videos, documentaries, and short films; showcasing the range and depth of the Black experience on the big screen. Seattle Black Film Festival - Langston Seattle (April 29-May 1)
In other equity related news:
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Legislative Liaison Co-Chair |
Unleash your inner policy wonk! Legislative Liaison Brian Duncan is looking for a co-chair next year to help keep educational advocacy front and center in the Legislature.
Brian also busies himself as high school chair on the SCPTSA and we thank him for all his efforts.
To learn more about the Legislative Liaison Co-chair position, contact Nominations Committee Chair Michelle Renn at join.bhs.ptsa@gmail.com. |
WSPTA Legislative Recap | April 26
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Join the WSPTA at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26 to hear from their Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan, as she recaps the 2022 legislative session, focusing on the WSPTA's impact on legislation.
She will also provide a look at bills that didn’t pass that might make good positions for the Fall Legislative Assembly. There will also be time questions and answers.
A Zoom link will be sent to registrants closer to the session date.
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Share Your Thoughts on WSPTA Legislative Priorities |
At the 2022 Legislative Assembly, WSPTA delegates will debate and vote on these submissions and whether to add them to our platform. This year is especially important as we will be voting on a new Top 5 legislative issues to focus on over the next two years.
The submission process is now open. Please see complete instructions and deadlines for submitting at the bottom of the following pages:
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College Financial Aid Workshop | 7 p.m. May 4
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College choice authority Teri Thompson, test prep expert Greg Smith, and local college aid consultant and radio host Albert Israel CFP (pictured), will be the speakers at a free virtual informational workshop addressing college financial aid, how that aid is assigned to individual families, how that aid can sometimes be increased, what role test prep plays in these times, and how to pick the right college for your child.
The free workshop is designed for parents of college bound high school students and will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 by Zoom. Advance registration is appreciated.
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Young Executives of Color |
Help One Love raise $400,000 to educate every young person in the Pacific Northwest on the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships!
One Love Foundation is a national nonprofit organization with the goal of ending relationship abuse. We empower young people with the tools and resources they need to see the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and bring life-saving prevention education to their communities.
Join Move for Love Seattle May 21 at Lumen Field for a timed 5K walk/run and a day of community and family fun!
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Wise Camps Needs Teen Volunteers |
Fun volunteer opportunity for rising 9th-11th grade high school students: Wise Camps is a nonprofit STEM summer camp for kids pre-K through 8th grade and we are looking for high school volunteers in July and August.
As a camp volunteer, you would get the opportunity to help kids engage in exciting activities and science experiments. You'll earn community service hours, receive training in leadership, and gain so much experience.
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Preserving Ballard Book Launch | 3:30 p.m. April 24
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Ballard Historical Society is thrilled to announce publication of a pictorial/informational guide to Ballard’s past, "Preserving Ballard."
Please join the Ballard Historical Society for its
Preserving Ballard event from 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at the National Nordic Museum.
Preserving Ballard celebrates what has always kept the community’s independent spirit alive. Preserving Ballard showcases Ballard’s spirit by providing historic knowledge and a deep sense of place to a district experiencing rapid change.
[MORE INFO]
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Ballard Community Center Summer Volunteer Jobs |
College Essay Writing Workshop | May 17
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Join Bonnie Rochman, a local college essay coach and Roosevelt parent, for "Demystifying the College Essay Process," a free Zoom workshop to share tips and strategies for writing a compelling college essay.
Essays are an especially critical component of the application this year as many schools remain test optional. Learn how to brainstorm for topics, choose the right subject, craft an eye-catching opening paragraph and unlock the key to a unique and insightful essay.
This one-hour workshop and Q & A will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17. RSVP to CollegeEssay911@gmail.com and Bonnie will reply with the Zoom link. This session will also be recorded to share at a later date.
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UW DFAD Anesthesia Workshop | April 30
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Learn about the medical specialty of anesthesia, healthcare careers, and how you can help increase diversity in the healthcare profession, through the Doctor For A Day (DFAD) distance learning event on April 30.
DFAD is a University of Washington sponsored program and is supported by Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Fund. The program focuses on students from 7th grade all the way up to college level students.
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Support BHS & other SPS schools this Mother's Day! |
For each bouquet purchased Friendly Hmong Farms will donate $20 back to our schools, with at least half of this going to Title I schools.
In addition to supporting equity and public education, this is a wonderful way to celebrate the moms in your life with flowers from our local Hmong farmers. [ORDER BY APRIL 30 HERE]
Bouquets can be delivered or picked up at more than 15 different schools, including Blaine in Magnolia, and West Woodland and Whitman in Ballard.
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Art Camps
Career Camps
Creative Writing Camps
Music Camps
Skating Camps
Theatre Camps
Ultimate Frisbee Camps
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UW Math Hour Olympiad | June 5
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The annual UW Math Hour Olympiad is an individual oral math Olympiad in the tradition of Russian math Olympiads, which date back to the 1930s. Open to students in grades 6-10.
Registration open until by May 15 (or until capacity).
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Parent University | April 30
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To answer the rising crisis in youth and adolescent mental health across our region, The Bush School is pleased to announce a powerful line-up of Seattle-based parent educators (including BHS parent Jo Langford), mental healthcare providers, and other individuals in the field who will offer tools and strategies for parents and caregivers to support their children’s mental health in a one-day, in-person conference, Parent University. Open to all parents of kids of all ages, Parent University will take place on The Bush School campus on Saturday, April 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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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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