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MESSAGE FROM YOUR BLAST CO-EDITORS
This will be the last Blast of the school year. We hope you have enjoyed the information the Blast provides.
We would like to thank the Chinese translation team who have worked so hard all year to keep parents informed! We look forward to more interested students or parents joining us to translate the Blast each week! If you feel there is a need for any other languages, please let us know. We would more than happy to make that happen. Let us know if you are interested!
Thank you to these translation team members:
Chinese Team:
Students
Tom Cai, Amanda, Sophia Zhu, Edward Liao, Alison Yao, Martin Li, Amy Lu, Ziqi Fang, Victoria Pang, Jasmine, Jason Zhang, Siqi Zhao, Oscar Wan, Esther Yang, Tony Shao, Kevin, Yerik, Joanna Ding, Gary Zhou
Parents
Langfang, Ping Zhou, Shirley Kan, Mei Zhou, Yan Bai, Zhang Yi, Tina, Vivian Yu, Miao Meng, Vivian He, Yuyun, Pauline, Hualin Guan, Qing, Danwen Huang, Jennifer Wang, Yong Cheng, Crystal Pan, Jack Zhou, Karen Wan, Mabel, Vivian, Tony Ding
If you have a student that graduated but have other students at BHS please make sure your profile is up to date by clicking the Update Profile/Email address at the bottom of the Blast or
HERE. We hope you all enjoy a relaxing summer with your families. The Blast will be back in August.
Thank you,
Fen Liu & Janet Liu
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GRADUATION INFORMATION UPDATE
GRADUATION TICKETS:
For Graduation, depending on weather conditions, seniors will be given four tickets. These tickets will be used only if weather forces us to move into the gymnasium. No additional tickets will be available for seating if the ceremony is in the gym. Graduating seniors will not need a ticket.
Tickets will not be required for admittance if held outside in our stadium. Please understand seating is limited. Families of graduates are asked to limit their group size to six guests. Reserving seats or sections of seats in advance of ceremony will be not available. Thank you for your understanding.
Parking:
We have limited parking available at the stadium. To avoid added frustrations on this special day we encourage carpooling or using alternative ride share apps. If you require disability parking or have guests with limited mobility please email Lynn Semler for assistance,
semlerl@bsd405.org
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Concessions: The concession stand will be open at 5pm on graduation night, Tuesday 6/18. Hot dogs, popcorn, chips, candy, ice cream bars & drinks will be offered. CASH ONLY!
Caps and Gowns:
Caps and gowns were distributed on June 5th . If your student did not pick-up their cap and gown these are available in the Main Office.
Please review the Ground Rules for Graduation Cap Decoration with your senior.
HONOR CORD INFORMATION:
Honor cords are now available for purchase. Cost per cord is $10.00.
Cord designation is as follows:
Red: 3.5 GPA & above, Purple/White: AP National Scholar, Purple: AP Scholar w/Distinction, Green/White: AP Scholar w/ Honors, Green: AP Scholar, Gold: National Honor Society, Blue/Gold: Wolverine Guard earned in two or more years. Blue/White/Gold: Senior Class Office and Senior ASB. AP Scholar awards determined by College Board based on number of AP exams taken and average scores through Junior Year.
Diplomas/Awards:
Available for pick-up in the Main office June 19th after 8am.
Other Graduation Info:
Please do not bring large balloons into the ceremony as they may block the view for other families.
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PB&J SANDWICHES FOR THE HOMELESS SHELTER
Thank you for all of your donations towards the Cheer and Football Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich drive.
We made over 2,000 sandwiches for the Union Gospel Mission in Seattle.
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COOKIE DONATIONS NEEDED FOR BHS GRADUATION COOKIE RECEPTION!
DEAR JUNIOR, SOPHOMORE AND FRESHMAN PARENTS:
PLEASE SIGN UP TO DONATE COOKIES FOR THE SENIOR GRADUATION COOKIE RECEPTION ON JUNE 18. About 300 dozen (yes, 3600 cookies!) are needed for this reception. THE COOKIE RECEPTION IS A FUN TRADITION AT BHS AND IS A GREAT WAY FOR THE FAMILIES OF THE YOUNGER CLASSES TO PAY IT FORWARD TO THE GRADUATING SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. Cookies can be homemade or store bought. Please sign up to help HERE .
The cookies should be dropped off at the main office on the day of graduation (Tuesday June 18) between 9am and noon.
If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Dash (colbyd2001@aol.com) or Margot Schwartz (schwartztobin@gmail.com).
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SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR CLASSES HOSTED END-YEAR STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
The final BHS Staff Appreciation Luncheon will be held Wednesday, June 19th, at 12:30pm. The event will be hosted by Sophomore and Junior Class families. The theme is Summer BBQ. All items should serve 12+ people and delivered in disposable containers to the PAC hallway between 11:30 am - 12:30pm. No serving utensils needed. Please label your food with ingredients and your kid's name.
Thank you Sophomore and Junior Classes for your generous contributions to this Luncheon. This will be a wonderful way to wrap up the year and show your support for our amazing Teachers and Staff!
PTSA Staff Appreciation co-chairs,
Jungyeol Kim, Lori Broznowski, Qing Chen
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WOLVERINE GUARD 2019-2020
A Community Service Award Sponsored by BHS PTSA
The Wolverine Guard program recognizes students who perform 100 or more hours of community service for the period from May 1st, 2019 to April 30th, 2020. Each student who reports their approved hours will earn the Wolverine Guard Certificate and be invited to the reception ceremony. If you received this honor for two years during your high school, you can choose to receive an honor cord on your graduation. If you continue to have Wolverine Guard award for four years during your high school, you will be honored with special recognition.
Summer vacation is a great time to volunteer. There are many charitable organizations needing extra help to spread summer fun and as an added bonus, you will accumulate hours needed to earn the Wolverine Guard award.
Rules and regulations for the Wolverine Guard award are
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Please use the
WG Community Service Form
to track hours worked for each volunteer activity. Your forms may be turned into school's Counseling Office at any time, with your WG Application Form attached on top.
Further information, and required forms, may be found on the
PTSA website
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Please note:
The PTSA Wolverine Guard is separate from the Bellevue School District's volunteer hours required for graduation. However, hours that are earned to meet graduation requirements may also be used to meet Wolverine Guard requirements.
Have a great summer vacation and thanks for paying it forward! If you have any questions, please contact
Ady Chan
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BSF SPRING CAMPAIGN
The school year is almost over and the Bellevue Schools Foundation still needs to raise $40,000 to support technology curriculum and teacher training. Donations will support innovative programs such as Rocketry, Robotics and Maker Spaces in our schools. Every gift made before the end of the school year will be matched by The Dean Witter Foundation, up to $10,000. The kids would love your support, please donate here
http://www.bellevueschoolsfoundation.org/donate/
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2019 COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOP
Apply online through the BSD website at
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FINAL WEEK SCHEDULE & SENIOR SALUTE
Over the last several years, Bellevue High School has honored seniors during an assembly on the day of graduation. Over time, the assembly has increased in length with the addition of awards, scholarship, and recognition. To help maintain the integrity of our instructional program through the last few days, we have decided to move the Senior Salute Assembly to Monday, June 17th, the day before graduation. This provides opportunity for students, families, and community members to attend, as well as staff, who facilitate final examinations, collect laptops, and manage the closing of school in preparation for summer.
Please look at the attached schedules for Monday, June 17th, through the last day of school on Friday, June 21st.
Warmest regards,
Vic Anderson, Principal
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SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
If you are interested or have questions about Summer School, be sure to check the
district website
. Registration is open now through June 21st. The website includes detailed information about the registration process, classes offered and schedules. Forms are available in multiple languages.
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June 18
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Senior Breakfast, Rehearsal & GRADUATION!! |
June 21
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
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A more detailed BHS Main Calendar is
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The Athletics Calendar will be available at
www.kingcoconference.org.
Club sports will have links available here to their respective websites.
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BELLEVUE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL ULTIMATE FRISBEE
The boys high school Ultimate Frisbee team is recruiting for the Fall 2019 season.
We currently play weekly after school co-ed pickup games. The co-ed team forms for Winter 2020 and girls team will play in Spring 2020. Find out more at
http://bellevueultimate.org/news.htm
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The co-ed team forms for Winter 2020 and girls team will play in Spring 2020. We'll update everyone as we get closer!
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REGISTER FOR 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR SPORTS
BHS Athletic web page has the link for parents to register and students to sign agreements: https://bsd405.org/bhs/wolverines/athletics/ Students, please check your school email accounts for emails from finalforms. Parents please check your emails associated with the school. For non BHS students email me and I will add you to the sport. This include's Chinook, International, Big Picture students eligible for sports at BHS.
All sports require the following: Physical form turned in to Activity Office, Finalforms registration including student and parent signatures, payment by the 2nd Tuesday of the season at school payment site:
https://touchbase.bsd405.org/
- Fees will be added to the student account. Fees should be paid by the second Tuesday of the season. Fees for the 2019 - 20 school year will not be entered until mid August. Impact & Physicals are good for 2 years. No refunds after the first Meet. Notify the Activity Office if a sport is dropped, not just the coach.
If you are participating in off season activity, open gyms, weight training, sign up for your sport during the regular 2019 - 20 season. For example, basketball is a winter sport but we have open gyms in June. Sign up for winter basketball to be clear for June workouts.
Impact testing dates to be announced by May 21st. Impact testing is only required for sports as listed below. Check the school calendar:
Additional requirement:
Fall Sports:
Cross Country
Football - Impact
Boys Golf
Girls Soccer - Impact
Girls Swim & Dive - Divers require Impact testing
Boys Tennis
Girls Volleyball - Impact
Boys Water Polo - Impact, registration with WP as well as BHS
Winter Sports:
Girls Basketball: Impact
Boys Basketball: Impact
Girls Gymnastics: Impact
Boys Swim & Dive: Divers require Impact testing
Coed Wrestling: Impact
Spring Sports:
Badminton - Girls
Boys
Baseball - Impact Testing
Soccer Boys - Impact Testing
Tennis Girls
Girls
Fastpitch Softball
- Impact Testing
Girls
Golf
Track Boys & Girls - Impact testing for Pole Vault
Lacrosse Boys & Girls - Impact Testing, registration with LAX as well as BHS
Girls
Water Polo
- Impact Testing, registration with WP as well as BHS
Specific first day practice/tryout times will be posted a week before the first day of sports.
The mandatory parent meeting (not students) to be announced.
Tanja Jones
Athletic / Activity Assistant
Building Use Manager
425-456-7039
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CLASS OF 2019 IMPORTANT SENIOR DATES TENTATIVE
(All Dates/times subject to change)
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March 26
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Signups for Baccalaureate Performance /Musicians Auditions (Senior Salute) in Activities Office
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March 12th
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April 2
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Senior Meeting 10:00am- PAC (Class Office elections)
Distribution of the announcements
All KNOWN fines and fees paid.
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April 1
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Grad Music and Speaking Auditions - Date and place TBA once you have signed up; Will be during morning tutorial
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April 15
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Prom Ticket Sale Promotion Begins, no checks accepted only CASH AND CREDIT
Guest passes required for non-BHS students
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April 26
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Wolverine Guard Applications Due at 3:00pm, Counseling Center ABSOLUTE DEADLINE
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April 29
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Prom Tickets on sale (Accounting Office) - purchase tickets, sign up for tables, select meal
Note: can pay with Credit Card
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May 1
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Final community service hours paperwork is due, Counseling Center
(40 hours needed to graduate)
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May 10
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LAST DAY TO PURCHASE PROM TICKETS
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May 10
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Last day to pay Senior Fines/Fee with Checks (Cash or Credit only after this date)
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May 18
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Prom
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May 23
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List of students eligible for honor cords to be posted outside Counseling Center for student review, contact Ms. Semler with questions.
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June 5
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Grad Night - Deadline for full ticket prices
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June 5
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Wolverine Rumble
Yearbooks Distributed - ALL fines must be paid to receive your yearbook
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June 5
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11am- 3pm
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Caps and gowns distributed in the concessions booth out in the plaza
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June 7
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Honor Cords
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June 12
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All library books and textbooks are due (return to library and/or your teacher!)
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June 13
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Senior Finals
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June 14
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Senior Checkout Day (clear fines, sign off by teachers)
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June 14
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Baccalaureate - 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, 1717 Bellevue Way NE
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June 17
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If ceremony is held in gym graduation tickets would be available for pick-up in the Main Office.
- Salute to Seniors Assembly- Main Gym
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June 18
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All times TBD
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- Senior Breakfast - Commons
- Graduation Rehearsal
- Graduation 6:30pm (Seniors: arrive on campus by 5pm for line up & gown check)
- Graduation Reception -immediately following grad. in the Commons
- Grad Night - following reception
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June 19
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- Diplomas, awards and certificates available for pick up in the Main Office starting at 8:00am (diplomas will NOT be mailed home)
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GRADUATION TICKETS:
For Graduation, all seniors will be given four tickets. These tickets will be used only if weather forces us to move into the gymnasium. No additional tickets will be available for seating if the ceremony is in the gym, graduating seniors will not need a ticket.
Tickets will not be required for admittance if held outside in our stadium. Please understand seating is limited. Families of graduates are asked to limit their group size to six guests.
HONOR CORD INFORMATION
: Cost for all honor cords is $10.00 each and are Available in the Accounting Office.
Cord designation is as follows
: Red: 3.5 GPA & above, Purple/White: AP National Scholar, Purple: AP Scholar w/Distinction, Green/White: AP Scholar w/ Honors, Green: AP Scholar, Gold: National Honor Society, Blue/Gold: Wolverine Guard earned in two or more years. AP Scholars determined by College Board based on number of AP exams taken and average scores through Junior Year.
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JUNIORS
Dear 2020,
Next year we will be seniors and we want your help with senior t-shirt designs and slogans. Please email s-brekkel@bsd405.org with your ideas or get in touch with another class officer.
Sign up for flag football for Wednesday the 5th. Waivers are available in the main office! We would love to see you there!
Thanks so much,
Leadership 2020
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Hello Parents!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful June!
Upcoming events:
-We are still looking for more Parent Advisers for our class office! Parents will help class office organize fundraisers and activities for the 2021 class, as well as giving overall help and advice for our high schoolers in office. If you are interested at all or have any further questions or recommendations, please contact me at
s-vankat@bsd405.org
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Good luck to all the students who have AP tests coming up!
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns that's what I'm here for! Please contact me at s-vankat@bsd405.org or call/text me if urgent at (425)-326-8817. And remember, the blast is every week so be sure to look out for next week's update.
Have a great week! Thank you so much for all you support and help throughout the year, keep up the amazing work parents!
Sincerely, the class of 2021
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FRESHMEN
Hello Parents! It's almost Summer!
Updates:
- Thank you to everyone that participated in our May Munchies fundraiser events! We
love the support!
- We are looking for more Parent Helpers for the Class of 2022. Parents will help our
class office organize fundraisers and activities, and they will provide help and advice
for the class officers. So, if you are interested in being a parent helper or have any
questions, please contact me at
s-quigleys@bsd405.org
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information on what the parents are doing, contact the following:
If you have any inquiries, advice/suggestions, or concerns don't hesitate to contact me at s-quigleys@bsd405.org
anytime, or call/text me at (425)-246-7723 if urgent. We truly appreciate
your input to help us improve the Bellevue High experience for everyone! As a reminder, the
Bellevue Blast posts our update's weekly, so stay tuned for the next one!
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TEALS CALL FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE VOLUNTEERS
You can help inspire the next generation. Since 2012, Bellevue School District has partnered with Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS (Technology Education and Literacy in Schools) Program to build and grow sustainable, successful, and diverse high school computer science programs. This year, 21 volunteers are supporting CS classes in BSD. Volunteers contributed 1000's of hours to support Intro and AP CS classes, as well as matching dollars to support computer science education in the district. Thanks to the technical expertise and enthusiasm of volunteers, Bellevue students have consistently scored higher on the AP C S exam than the national average. We would love to have more volunteers from Bellevue join us in supporting schools for the 2019-20 school year. TEALS exists because many high schools want to offer computer science but don't have teachers trained to teach it. To fill this gap, TEALS volunteers work with classroom teachers to team-teach students, and equip those teachers with the knowledge to teach students on their own.
Together, we can help build CS programs at high schools to empower the next generation of innovators.
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YOUTH GOLDEN PENCIL AWARDS - ANIMATION COMPETITION
DRAWTASTIC welcomes all young dreamers, artists and animators to their inaugural, YOUTH GOLDEN PENCIL AWARDS" competition. Show us how you can imagine, execute and deliver an original, pencil-drawn piece of animation and we'll give the best entries an incredible "Golden Pencil" prize - and other exciting awards to be announced soon!
Welcome to our OPEN HOUSE on
June 15th with Tony White.
Join us at the formal launch for this fabulous new competition for talented young animators!
3pm-4:30pm 435 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA
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SEATTLE JAZZED SUMMER CAMPS
Seattle JazzED
is a non-profit music education organization in the Central District/Madison Valley. We're dedicated to creating awesome opportunities for kids. Over 1,000 students from 100+ schools come through our doors annually. You 'pay-what-you-can' for any Seattle JazzED program, with free instrument loan assistance. Full tuition waivers are also available.
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REGISTER NOW FOR BBLC SUMMER LAX CAMPS!
Dates have been set for the 2019 Summer Camps! Sessions run Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. All sessions are open to players starting K-8th grade in Fall 2019:
- Session 1 | June 24-27 | International School | 445 128th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005
- Session 2 | July 8-11 | International School | 445 128th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005
- Session 3 | July 15-18 | International School | 445 128th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005
- Session 4 | July 22-25 | Advanced Skill Development Session | International School | 445 128th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005
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Bellevue High School has a very diverse cultural population.
If you need translation for articles in our newsletters, please try this
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SUBMISSIONS - 1 Weekly BELLEVUE BLAST EDITION
The Blast will be delivered once a week on Tuesday mornings. The deadlines for submitting articles are as follows:
- School news and PTSA articles - Friday deadline
- Athletics and Activities articles - Sunday deadline
- Submissions should be in plain text in the body of your email message or in a Word document.
- Items submitted may be accepted, rejected, or edited at our discretion.
- Please use a separate email for each article submitted.
- Titles should be included in the Subject line.
- Images may be included as JPEG or PNG files.
- Submissions received after Friday/Sunday will NOT be in the Tuesday issue, but will be in the following week's issue.
COMMENTS: Thank you for your articles. The newsletter is edited by Fen Liu and Jia Ling(Janet) Liu. Please submit all comments and questions to us at bellevueblast@bellevuehighptsa.com.
Thank you for staying informed!
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PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD / QUICK LINKS
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PTSA Presidents
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PTSA Vice Presidents Communications
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BHS Administration
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BHS Main Office
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