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AND Graduation, 8 p.m. Memorial Stadium (seniors arrive before 7:30 p.m.)
AND PTSA SPREE, leaves after ceremony from Memorial Stadium
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PTSA Awards & General Meeting |
Thank you to all who were able to attend our last PTSA General Meeting and Awards of the School Year! And congratulations to our award winners!
Educators of Year (top row, left to right)
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Kristina Katrel: Language Arts Teacher, Testing Coordinator: AP, PSAT, & SAT
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Young Wong: Head Custodian Ballard High School
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Trevor Holmgren: Social Studies Teacher & Link Crew Staff
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Cindy Peterson: Administrative Secretary, retiring this year. She will be missed!
Golden Acorn (Volunteers of Year)
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Carol Cheyne, BPA Band Parent and Fundraising Gala Co-Chair (bottom row left)
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Carrie Wallace, BPA Choir Grandparent (middle)
Advocate of Year
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Brian Duncan, outgoing BHS PTSA Legislative Liaison (right)
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New PTSA Board Members Elected |
During the PTSA business meeting preceding the awards, Ballard PTSA Nominating Committee Co-Chair Victoria Watson presented the following slate of Executive Committee candidates.
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Co-President: Karla Rava
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Vice President: Open
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Treasurer: Shelley Rousseau
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Secretary: Open
Thanks to Karla and Shelley for stepping forward! Both were approved by vote, along with the PTSA's 2023-24 Draft Budget. Thanks also to our new Legislative Liaison Co-Chair Stephanie King for joining us at the meeting. Full details.
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We Need You on PTSA Board! |
Hey Ballard, let's start next year strong! We still have several openings on the BHS PTSA Board and are working to move to a co-chair model so incoming PTSA members can learn from and train with those who have held the position prior.
Some openings include:
- Co-President
- Vice-President
- Secretary
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Direct Appeal Fundraising Chair
- Co-Newsletter Editor
Interested in learning more? Email Victoria Watson and Lisa Vanderford-Anderson at join.bhs.ptsa@gmail.com for more information.
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Shingle Yearbook Distribution Details |
The Shingle staff have worked hard on the 2022-23 yearbook. Here's the distribution schedule!
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June 15 - Seniors! Pre-purchased yearbooks will be handed out at the Senior Dinner on June 15 at the Elks Club. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
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June 16 - Pre-purchased yearbooks will be distributed to all grade levels at the Beaver Day End of Day Assembly
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June 20 - Yearbook sales resume until books are sold out in the Activity Center at lunch, cost $70. Full details.
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SPS Laptop Return Instructions |
Students: SPS Laptop Check-in Days are coming up on June 22 for seniors and June 27-29 for Grades 9-11. Please return laptops/charger cords to Room N110. The district needs to update them and have them ready for Fall.
If you have questions or need assistance before then, the Tech Room (N110) is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays before school and during lunch. In addition, it is open Wednesdays after school until 3:30 p.m. More info.
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S'more Summer Reading Action! |
Read s'more this summer! As a sweet treat, enjoy books over the break and then share your faves with Ms. Chambers, Ms. Gaulin, and your teachers in the fall.
Need ideas of what to read over Summer Break? Ms. Chambers has just released her Summer Beaver Reader List. These are titles you can reserve and check out at your local Seattle Public Library branch or online, simply using your SPS login! [Remember your Library card number is 990000 and your student ID (found on your ID card or at the top of the Source) and your PIN is the month and day of your birth MMDD.] Questions? Email Ms. Chambers at tschambers@seattleschools.org.
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The BHS Library will also be open for special hours over the summer, from 10 a.m. to noon July 18 and Aug. 11. S'more cookies planned, yum! Full details.
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Even More Library Updates |
Beaver Readers: Stay up to date with what's been going on in the Library through the May Beaver Bite Newsletter.
And a quick reminder: Please return the books that you are finished reading to Ballard High School Library ASAP to help our librarians wrap up for the school year. Please let Ms. Chambers know if you have any questions at all at: tschambers@seattleschools.org. Thank you and HAPPY READING & RETURNING!
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- Monday: Disney Day, Disney Attire
- Tuesday: Night in Nashville, Country Day
- Wednesday: I Love NYC, Formal Attire or Streetwear Outfit
- Popsicle Social After School (free ... from your ASB!)
- Thursday: Suns Out vs Granola, Beach vs Mountain Hike
- Club and Sports Team-sponsored Field Day During Lunch
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Senior Dinner: Get your tickets!
- Friday: Class Colors with a twist! Wear your current class color with next years underneath and prepare to reveal your new shirt at the Moving Up Assembly.
- Special Bell Schedule
- Moving Up Assembly
- Pre-Purchased Yearbook Distribution
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Ballard Film Festival June 24, 25 at the PAC |
The June 25 Ballard Film Festival (BFF) is back at the PAC for two showings:
- 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24
- 2 p.m. Matinee Sunday, June 25
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BHS Artists Create Portraits for Memory Project |
Mr. Harkleroad, Ballard's drawing and painting teacher, recently shared his students' collaboration with The Memory Project. The Memory Project partners with orphanages, refugee camps and schools around the world, collecting photo headshots of kids living in extremely difficult circumstances. The photos are then sent to partner schools like Ballard High School where student-artists create portraits of and for the children.
"This is always an incredibly moving experience, and the artwork that these students draw, and paint is phenomenal and love filled, this year being no exception," he said.
This particular group of children live in Cameroon and should be receiving their portraits this summer. For more information, check out memoryproject.org. Individual artists are welcome to participate, too.
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Japanese Classes' Cranes Send Wish for Peace |
Ballard HS Japanese Teacher Mr. Ager shared his students' recent achievement:
"After the violence at Ingraham High School earlier this year, all of my class periods began folding paper cranes," he said. "Traditionally in Japan folding 1,000 paper cranes and stringing them together represents an earnest wish for peace, and it’s said that if one can finish this task then one’s wish for peace will surely be granted. To that end, last week we finally finished folding and stringing together all 1,000 cranes! I will be delivering them to Ingraham next week. Students worked very hard on this and I’m quite proud. Wishing peace for us all as we wrap up the year!"
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Adoptee Group Meet Up June 16 |
The third and final Adoptee Group Meet-Up is from 3:45-5 p.m. on Friday, June 16 in the Counseling Conference Room. All adoptees are welcome, whether or not you have attended other gatherings before. RSVP to Ms. Montes at jmmontes@seattleschools.org. We hope to see you there! More info.
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Please read carefully for new updates. Also, don't forget to pick up a free Class of 2023 yard sign by the Library and Main Office, freshly restocked and courtesy of the ASB and PTSA!
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IMPORTANT! Seniors: Final transcripts will be sent to colleges/universities by July 20, which means they’ll receive them by July 28. Please let your college know when to expect them. They often need to refresh their Naviance/Parchment system once they receive them and sometimes it’s helpful to remind them of that as well. You don’t need to notify the University of Washington and Seattle Colleges as they are aware of this timeline, but for all others please plan ahead and let them know.
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June 13: Senior Meeting during first 10 minutes of lunch in the PAC
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June 15: Senior Dinner (for seniors only) 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Club. Doors open at 6 p.m., program at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10, online only.
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We are all looking forward to celebrating the Graduation at 8 p.m. Friday, June 23 at Memorial Stadium. Some helpful reminders:
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Graduation Rehearsal will be 12:45-2:40 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Seniors must attend the Rehearsal.
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Students need to arrive at Memorial Stadium before 7:30 p.m. and will enter the stadium via the Players' Entrance off Republican.
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SPREE celebrants will check in and leave on their buses from the Memorial Stadium parking lot after the ceremony.
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Bus Sign-Up June 13-14
SPREE Permission Forms Due
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Also, please visit our bus sign-up station during lunch on Tuesday or Wednesday in the first-floor lobby, near the Main Office. You can request to share a bus with your friends at this time. If you can’t attend the sign-up dates, we’ll assign you to a bus. Important! Your SPREE paperwork MUST be turned in before you can sign-up for a bus. Full details.
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BHS Seniors National Merit Scholarship Finalists |
Congratulations to Orlando Luce and Jane McKelvey who were named Finalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They were among more than 15,000 academically talented high school seniors who competed for National Merit Scholarships. PSAT/NMSQT scores are the official route of entry to the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Summer Offerings on Job & Internship Board |
The quest for teen summer employment is kicking into high gear. The Counseling Center has many options on its Job & Internship Board, posted outside of the Counseling Center, including the following: |
History Lab is a two-week summer intensive for high school students that will take place at MOHAI (with occasional off-site field trips) weekdays July 24-Aug. 4. Participants will conduct their own research and produce a work of historical interpretation to be published on the Rainy Day History website. Explore the role of art and artists in our local history though in-gallery exploration, research in the MOHAI collection, and neighborhood exploration. Students entering grades 10-12 are eligible. Participants will receive a $150 stipend for their work. Learn more and apply for History Lab by June 12. |
Here are some upcoming Service Learning Opportunities. |
➤ Get your volunteer hours in while having a blast at Ballard SeafoodFest on July 14-16! Each shift comes with a complimentary salmon dinner. There are a wide variety of positions available:
- Info Booth
- Kids Area
- Salmon BBQ
- Set Up (Chalk Booth)
- Vendor Set Up
- Vendor Teardown
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➤ The Ballard Tool Library seeks an enthusiastic and creative high school student to join our team as our Social Media Coordinator. Help expand the tool library's social media reach. Develop valuable skills in social media management while making a positive impact in your community. This volunteer role will require a 4-hour per week commitment from July through August. Interested? Please email Mackenzie Kroon at Manager@ballardtoollibrary.org by June 15.
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BHS Jazz & Fiddlers at Royal Room Tuesday |
Don’t miss the end of year Jazz Concert at Columbia City's Royal Room (5000 Rainier Ave. S.) featuring the Vocal Jazz, Jazz Lab Band, Big Band, and Fiddlers groups from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13.
It’s a small venue, so get there early and be ready for elbow-to-elbow fun!
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Incoming 9th Grade Performing Arts Meeting |
Ballard's Music and Theatre Departments are hosting an Incoming 9th Grade Performing Arts Meeting for all the new freshmen families who will be involved with next school year's BHS Music and Theatre programs at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 in the Ballard HS Performing Arts Center.
Meet the teachers, learn about the program, hear from current students, and meet other 8th Graders! We will also be talking about next year’s calendar of events and answering many questions that people often have as they enter the Performing Arts Program.
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Ballard Performing Arts Spring Concerts |
Enjoy this encore recording of the June 6 Spring Orchestra Concert and June 8 Spring Band Concert! Fun way to end the year, celebrating our graduating seniors and a wonderful year of music! Full details. Many of the year's performances can be found on the Ballard Performing Arts YouTube channel.
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Fall Athletics News & Notes |
➤ Grades 9-11: Get your Sports Physicals at the Teen Health Center and be ready for Fall Sports! Full details.
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Athletic Booster Club Updates |
New this week from the Athletic Booster Club (ABC): Ballard High School Athletic Director Eric Ensign shares a recap of the busy Spring Sports Season in the June Newsletter and Upcoming ABC supporting events: SeafoodFest, Celebrating All Things Ballard Online Auction and the Ballard HS Foundation Golf Classic on August 18!
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ABC is active all summer long!
July 15-16 - Join ABC at Ballard SeafoodFest! Beaver parents and guardians: Meet future and former Beavers of all ages and share what we love about our school with the community at the ABC Booth (location TBD). We'll be selling Beaver Gear and sharing about opportunities for Ballard students AND parents to get involved this fall. Volunteer here!
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July 15-16 - Get ready to hit the hardcourt at the 3rd Annual Shilshole Bay Showcase presented by DY Sports - a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Ballard High School. Youth (grades 4-12) and adult teams of 3-5 players (4 recommended) will compete in three games -- either in D1 (serious competitors!) or D2 (just for fun, under 7') brackets. Proceeds benefit Ballard High's basketball program. More details here.
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End of Year Volunteer Needs Fulfilled |
We asked and you stepped forward! Thanks to those who signed up to help with laptop/book check-in and those night owls who are ready to join our seniors at their SPREE graduation party!
If you have a savvy with SignUp Genius, planning and group management, and want to serve as a Volunteer Coordinator, please email Victoria Watson and Lisa Vanderford-Anderson at join.bhs.ptsa@gmail.com. Or ask a friend to join you as co-chairs! |
Did you know you can select PTSA as a topic on the BHS website and see all our current news and initiatives? Thanks to BHS Webmaster Diane Taylor for coordinating and the shout outs!
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The Ballard website has news and information for incoming families, including the following upcoming events:
June 22: Ballard Performing Arts is hosting an Incoming 9th Grade Performing Arts Meeting for families who will be involved with next school year's Music and Theatre programs at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 in the Performing Arts Center. Meet the teachers, learn about the program, hear from current students, and meet other 8th Graders!
July 15-16: Look for the Athletic Booster Club booth at SeafoodFest! Beaver Gear reps will be there selling Ballard High School gear and you can learn more about Ballard Athletics.
July 18 and August 11: The BHS Library will be open for special hours over the summer, from 10 a.m. to noon. Come meet Ms. Chambers and Ms. Gaulin and explore all the titles and library fun!
Aug. 31: Freshman Parent Orientation, check back for updates!
First Week of September: Schedules will be available to families on the Source.
Sept. 6: First Day of School
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From Principal Abby Hunt: "In exactly two weeks, the class of 2023 will be walking across the stage at Memorial Stadium for graduation. This will be a time of great celebration. While there are many reflections one can make about this class, a significant attribute that stands out has been the way in which the students from the class of 2023 have used their voices for positive change ..."
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Peachjar Flyers Share Local Opportunities |
Looking for summer opportunities? Check out the SPS Peachjar emails! Peachjar is a digital platform that hosts district-approved accessible flyers (jobs, internships, skills center, summer info, and other events) for all schools.
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Seniors: Vaccines at Teen Health Center |
From Karen Boudour, ARNP in the Ballard Teen Health Center:
Seniors! Have you received all your vaccines? Many teens are missing the meningococcal vaccines (Menactra and Men B). Please stop by the Teen Health Center if you would like us to check your vaccine records. We provide vaccines to all students at no cost to families. We can also provide TB (Tuberculosis) tests if you are starting a program that requires one.
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Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when those who were still enslaved in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. All schools and the central office will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance.
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Magnolia Shuttle Bus Meeting |
Seattle Public Schools Transportation Department will be offering an online Community Information Session on proposed changes for 2023-24, including the elimination of high school shuttles (including the morning Magnolia to Ballard school bus), at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 via Teams.
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Here's an Advocacy Update from PTSA Legislative Liaison Brian Duncan.
We'd like to welcome Brian's new co-chair Stephanie King. To continue the advocacy effort into next school year, she'd love a co-chair too!
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See an interesting event that celebrates Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion and you’d like to see it highlighted here? Please send it our way! DEIatBHS@gmail.com
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Upcoming Events
(Many great upcoming events celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, and more!)
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June 17 LGBTQ+ Youth Pride Disco at Lambert House (Free/suggested donation). “Youth Pride Disco is an in-person event for, and planned by, LGBTQ+ youth featuring music, dancing, food, arts & crafts activities, and a quiet space for when you need a break.” Youth Pride Disco 2023 — Lambert House
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June 17 Pioneer Square’s LGBTQ+ History with Rosette Royale at the Central Library (Free) “Join local storyteller Rosette Royale and special guests as we learn about and celebrate the LGBTQ+ history of Pioneer Square.” Event Calendar | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)
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June 18 Songs of Black Folk at the Paramount Theater ($30-$75 tickets). "SONGS OF BLACK FOLK 2023 will once again present a music tradition that began on the African continent and was transported to the Americas, via slave ships, and took root in the daily sufferings of an enslaved Black people who chose to survive and who fought to be free. This Concert will feature the rise of the Negro Spirituals and demonstrate how they have evolved into other Black musical genres including, blues, Gospel, jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, and even spoken word." Songs of Black Folk Seattle | Worldclass Musical Theatre
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June 23 Indigiqueer Festival at Pier 62 (Free). “Kick off Seattle Pride weekend by enjoying food, drag, music, dance, and more backdropped by the Salish Sea on June 23 from 4-8 p.m. at Pier 62. The festival demonstrates the beauty and power of Indigiqueer/Two-Spirit people, who’ve existed on this land since time immemorial. This event provides a chance for us to gather and celebrate our community.” Waterfront Park — Indigiqueer Festival (waterfrontparkseattle.org)
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June 24 Seattle Iranian Festival at Seattle Center (Free). "Seattle Center Festál presents Seattle Iranian Festival in partnership with Iranian American Community Alliance (IACA). The festival brings together Iranians, Iranian-Americans, non-Iranians in celebration of the culture with poetry, music, food, tea, comedy, and more." Seattle Iranian Festival (seattlecenter.com)
June 24 Capitol Hill Pride March & Rally
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June 24-25 17th Annual Pridefest in Capitol Hill and at Seattle Center (Free) Seattle PrideFest
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UW Youth & Teen Programs are offering a unique new class, Podcasting: Storytelling & Audio Production. This on-campus class will run July 3-14 from 1-4 p.m. Full details.
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The MOHAI Youth Advisors (MYA) is a team of high school students (grades 9-12) who get a behind-the-scenes look at the museum, provide feedback & input on MOHAI projects, and plan events, resources, & opportunities for teens at the museum. MYA meets twice a month at MOHAI throughout the school year (October-June) and participants receive a monthly stipend of $100. We are looking for teens that are creative, collaborative, and passionate about history and community building. Learn more and apply for the 2023-24 MYA cohort by June 30 on the MOHAI website. |
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Loyal Heights June Teen Program |
Seattle Special Education PTSA is meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 on Zoom.
Learn "What Will Change in School Next Fall," including:
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Extended Resource, the new SPS service pathway replacing Access and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) pathways.
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an effort to bring inclusionary practices to the classrooms. as discussed in this presentation.
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We're hearing about a lot of area opportunities for teen summer enrichment.
Here are some options:
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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 Resources for purely informational purposes and does not necessarily support the activities or views presented therein.
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