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Many thanks to all who contributed to help provide lunch for 120 Ballard educators on the day of Curriculum Night.

Special thanks to BHS-family-owned Plaza Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant & Bar for donating the dessert bar and giving a generous discount for the lunchtime feast. This food helped teachers and staff get through a very long day!

Are you feeling even more appreciative of our educators after meeting them on Curriculum Night? There's still time to drop some love into this Kudoboard.



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ICYMI: First PTA general meeting recap!

At our first PTSA General Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17, we welcomed Greg Smith of Northwest Educational Services. Greg shared his insights on how to best raise our kids in this digital age. First he mentioned biology, reminding us that our children’s brains are still developing and how that affects their decision-making. As new technology will continue to be a part of our everyday lives, the best solutions are to model good behavior, to communicate with our kids and be vulnerable about how we’re feeling, and to educate ourselves about resources to help manage technology. Thank you to Greg for an insightful and engaging talk!



-Victoria Watson, PTSA Family & Community Engagement (FACE)

Get early access to the FAFSA at a beta event with the College Success Foundation.

Important: You must create your FSA ID by Oct. 25, and sign up by Oct. 28 in order to join the event at the Central Library’s Level 4 Computer Lab on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5:30–7:30 pm.



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Donate now to support the PTSA Academic Fund

The PTSA Direct Appeal Campaign is underway! Your donations are needed and will make an immediate difference in our students’ classrooms — this school year!

Please consider donating so the PTSA can continue to support academic grants to our teachers and staff. Our goal is to raise $75,000, all of which will support academic programming during the 2024–25 school year. Your donations are tax-deductible.

We can do it, but only with your help! Thank you!!



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Ballard is participating in a program aimed at improving supports for the mental health and well-being of students, from Forefront Suicide Prevention and the JED Foundation. The first step is an anonymous student survey.

Please fill out the quick consent form so that your student can participate in the survey, if they wish. *The more surveys completed, the better the data.* Thank you.



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Senior Corner: news for the Class of 2025

Get help with college applications during drop-in sessions in the Counseling Center:

• Nov. 6, 2:30–3:30 pm
• Dec. 4, 2:30–3:30 pm
• Jan. 8, 2:30–3:30 pm

Order your 2025 BHS Graduate yard sign.

Gear up for all the pomp and circumstance with cap and gown info.



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One of our Newsletter editors is stepping down. We are seeking someone to share this important role with the remaining editor! If interested, please contact ballardhighnews@gmail.com.

The Counseling Center is welcoming lots and lots of hungry students in need of a quick snack. Can you help replenish the snack stash?

Check out the Amazon wish list; nut-free granola bars and other nut-free snacks are also appreciated. Thank you!



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Student service-learning opportunities

Check out these fantastic upcoming opportunities to complete your service hours and support our community! These are just a sample!

Daniel Bagley Elementary Harvest Hootenanny, Oct. 25

Whittier Elementary Fall Carnival, Oct. 25

Sunset Hill Community Club Halloween Parade and Party, Oct. 26

UW Men’s Ice Hockey team games this fall and winter.

Sheraton Grand Gingerbread Village, Nov. 21–Jan. 1.

BHS Library service learning with our own imitiable Ms. Chambers!

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