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THIS WEEK AT BHS
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TOLO SPIRIT WEEK
Let's use these days to bring the Bellevue High School spirit alive the week of March 4th throught the 8th! Demonstrate your excitement for Tolo and be a part of our community! Encourage every student to dress up and fill our hallways with crazy costumes and lots of fun!
Monday: When I Grow Up- Dress like your dream career or your hopes for the future!
Tuesday: Tacky Tourist- Hawiian shirts, suitcases, goofy sunglasses and more
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday- Crazy colors, funky prints, anything strange and exciting
Thursday: Here's the change, now we are doing Throwback Thursday - Dress like the oldies, your childhood, be a blast from the past
Friday: Dynamic Duo- Memorable pairs throughout the years.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
Grade level Registration presentations in classrooms (students only on March 6th and 7th. See the Growl for registration class schedule. March 8th, 9th-11th grade student & parent Q & A in the library, 3-5pm. Details also below. |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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You can even link the school calendar to your personal calendar. Just click in the subscribed link on the upper right hand corner. Sports schedules will be included in our Wednesday, Athletic & Activities Blast Edition:
3/04 Counselors at Chinook
3/04 8th Grade Parent Night @BHS, Commons, Main Gym & Classrooms
3/05 Spring Sports Parent Information Night, 7pm Commons
3/06 9-11th Grade Parent Night with Counselors 6:30-7:30pm
3/07 Grade level Registration presentations in classrooms (students only)
3/07 8th Grade Parents Q & A @BHS, Library 3:30-5pm
3/08 9th-11th Grade Student & Parent Q & A, Library, 3-5pm
3/08 Deadline: AP Exam Registration (Counseling Corner)
3/09 Tolo - School Dance, 8pm-11pm
3/09 Class of 2019 Parent Fundraiser
3/09 Paris Raffle Drawing (Class of 2014)
3/15 Deadline: Spring Grant submissions
4/18 Deadline: Bellevue Lifespring Grant Application
4/30 Deadline: Wolverine Guard Paperwork
5/01 BHS May Day Celebration
5/17 Save the Date: BSF Spring for School Luncheon
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SCHOOL NEWS
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HEALTHY SNACK FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED
It's time to resupply the BHS Food Cupboard for students in need. The students in need are not always the people you would expect. Please consider donating non-perishable food items like granola bars when you stock up your own pantry for back to school. A bag of apples or oranges will go quick so feel free to bring them in even if they are perishable. The kids are hungry and are grateful for whatever you want to donate. There are a number of students from all members of our community that stop in for a quick snack in the morning, between classes or after school before an activity. Please bring your donations to the Activities Office and say the donation is for the Food Cupboard. Thank you from the school counselors, clinic, school secretaries, Support Fund, PTSA and most of all the kids.
PARENT EVENTS FOR 2013-2014 REGISTRATION
1. Parents of 8th graders at Bellevue High School on Mon., March 4
- 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Department presentations in the BHS Commons
- 7:00 pm to 7:20 pm - Principal Welcome in the main gym (just off the Commons)
- 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Counselor registration presentations (locations TBA)
2. Parents of current 9th - 11th graders at Bellevue High School on Wednesday, March 6
- 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Counselor registration presentations
3. Q+A session at Bellevue High School in the library on
Thursday, March 7 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
- 8th grade parents or students are welcome to attend the Q+A session. Counselors will be available to answer any registration related questions.
- Please note that counselors are not available to meet one on one with families to discuss registration questions outside of this Q+A session so please plan on coming with any and all questions!
4. Q+A session at Bellevue High School in the library on
Friday, March 8 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
- Current 9th - 11th grade students (next year's 9th - 12th grade) and parents are welcome to attend the Q+A session. Counselors will be available to answer any registration related questions.
- Please note that counselors are not available to meet one on one with families to discuss registration questions outside of this Q+A session so please plan on coming with any and all questions
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SAT PREP CLASSES AVAILABLE
The Sammamish PTSA is sponsoring SAT Prep classes covering both verbal and math skills. Students from schools other than Sammamish are welcome to attend. Students may register for either or both classes. Each class is four 1 hour and 45 minute sessions and includes a comprehensive workbook with sample questions, test taking strategies, and practice SAT exams. Class size is limited so sign up early. Classes begin March 4th. For questions, contact Shawn Hanson at (425) 454-9023. Registration information is available here.
2013-14 BELLEVUE PTSA COUNCIL
The Council Nominating Committee Laura Weingaertner, Brooke Rose , Julie Windell, CatherineSmith are recruiting candidates for the 2013-14 PTSA Council Executive Committee. The positions are: President (1 or 2), EVP (1 or 2), Treasurer, Advocacy (1 or 2), and Secretary. If you would like to nominate someone for a position or would be interested yourself, please contact a nominating committee member above. See this document for a description of each position. Thank you!
SPRING GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Spring 2013 Grant Cycle is open for requests.
Deadline for submission is March 15, at 3:00.
For application information go to grants section on the
PTSA website or contact Cindy Lohman, Grants Chair.
WOLVERINE GUARD CANDIDATES
Please remember that all paperwork and signatures are due by April 30th, 2013 by 3pm sharp. We look forward to receiving your applications! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Leslie Geller or Marianne Mowat. SPOTLIGHT BELLEVUE
Showcasing our Students, Celebrating our School
May 1, 2013, 6-8pm at BHS
The PTSA has created a new concept this Spring and we need your help. Instead of having an auction, we are planning a Celebration of our Students and Newly Remodeled School. We plan to have an Open House at BHS to showcase the wonderful attributes of our students - all departments will be involved from drama and arts to all academics areas and sports. Parents and students are welcome to come celebrate what makes Bellevue special while touring our new school. We hope to have a "pass the hat" or silent auction element to the evening as well. There is no cost to attend the event. The evening is positioned as a celebration and as an inclusive evening for the parent, student, staff and alumni population.
Your PTSA Executive Committee is thrilled to announce that the co-chairs for Spotlight Bellevue are Dina Johnson and Ally Svenson. Please mark your calendars for this must-attend celebration on May 1st from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Bellevue High School. Stay tuned for more details! Thank you Dina and Ally!
FIND US ON FACEBOOK!
The BHS PTSA has its very own Facebook page! For up to date school news, athletic and activities happenings - like us and stay notified as things happen! Looking for your latest Blast - they are all available on our Facebook page.
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CLASS OF 2013
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BELLEVUE LIFESPRING EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
Bellevue School District seniors residing in its boundaries are eligible for these grants if they are planning on attending a Washington state public college, university, or vocational/technical school next fall. Awards are $2,000 and are based on financial need. Priority is given to students who show the greatest financial need, good academic standing, realistic educational goals, and desire to succeed. To access the online grant application and learn more information about it, visit: www.bellevuelifespring.org. Applications are due to Bellevue LifeSpring by April 18, 2013. Only complete applications with all supplemental materials will be considered.
Senior Graduation information can be found on the Senior page at the Bellevue High School website. Click her to go there now - Senior Page
SENIOR NIGHT
If you missed it, please mail the cap & gown order form to Herff Jones. The address is located on the lower corner of the form. If you have questions the phone number is listed there too.
Extra Senior Packets are available in the main office.
NEED YOUR HELP
Grad Night is a tradition at Bellevue High School. This event is a party which starts after graduation and lasts all night, taking graduates to different venues on chaperoned party buses, and keeping them safe. As a group, senior parents raise money throughout their student's high school career, to pay many of the costs associated with Grad Night, Baccalaureate, Senior Brunch, Senior Reception, and Prom. Click here for more information and ways you can help.
SENIOR PARTY INFORMATION
Information, forms and a PayPal link have been added to the Senior Class page on the PTSA website The Senior Events FAQ is available in Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and Korean
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CLASS OF 2014
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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Welcome back from Mid-Winter Break! To kick off the new semester the Junior Class is holding another California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser! Conveniently this fundraiser is going on the weekend of March 8th through March 10th, which is also Tolo weekend! So when your students run off on Tolo night to dance and groove head over to California Pizza Kitchen with this attached flyer to help the Junior Class!
Spring Fundraiser!
Saturday, March 9th, 7:00 pm
$50 per person; Drinks, food and auction!
At the home of John and Diahann Braseth
Sign up at http://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/class-of-2/2014-2/an-evening-in-paris/
Questions? Contact Heather Taylor or Diahann Braseth
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CLASS OF 2016
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Thank you to the Class of 2013 who have graciously passed down the Sally Foster Fundraiser to the Freshmen class. Please visit the link listed under Fundraising to purchase all of your gift wrapping and gift needs. Happy shopping!
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FUNDRAISING - GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS!
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GROUP TUTORING
Pacific Learning Academy (PLA) and the Class of 2015 have partnered to offer group tutoring in all levels of math, science, history, English and Spanish. The group sessions will run from March 1st -finals in June. Each class will meet once a week in small groups of 2-6 students in downtown Bellevue. Tutors are all college graduates with additional professional training ( http://pacificlearningacademy.com/). PLA offers a 100% guarantee that you will love your tutor. Reservations are in monthly increments at a cost of $30/session. Ten percent of each registration fee benefits the Class of 2015. To reserve your space, email Mishele Smith (Class of 2015 parent) or call 425.562.3545 option 2.
 PARIS RAFFLE!Win one week stay in a Paris apartment for two Plus $1,000 spending money! $10/ticket Drawing on March 9th, 2013
BHS UMBRELLA 
Show your Wolverine pride and get maximum coverage from the elements with a ShedRain Golf Umbrella. Can be yours for only $35. Questions? Contact Eva Corets 206-601-5429. Please visit the Class of 2014 to order or download your order form here.
This fun arm/leg warmers are have great function and fashion and they are becoming a huge hit. Please see the attached flyer for more information and have your kids drop by Ms. Moyer's room to pick some up. A great gift idea for all ages. This fundraiser benefits the Class of 2015.
SALLY FOSTER
The Class of 2016 has joined forces with Sally Foster�, the premier brand in giftwrap, and related accessories. With the holiday season just around the corner, shopping online with Sally Foster� will simplify your life and benefit the Class of 2016! For more information and the link to purchase Sally Foster, please visit the Class of 2016 at the BHS PTSA website.
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CAREER CENTER
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Expanding Your Horizons Conference for Female Students
The deadline for EYH registration is this Friday, March 8th. Registration materials postmarked after this date will not be accepted due to the limit on the number of girls the conference can accommodate.
The Career Center at Bellevue High School helps students discover their career goals and aspirations. Stop by for information about internships, careers, events and college credit classes. The BHS Career Center information is also available at the following link: www.bsd405.org/bhs/resources/career-center.aspx
Click on Career Center Newsletter for this week's updated programs:
UW Mini-Medical School, UW Women in Science & Engineering, Microsoft Intern Program, Microsoft Builder, Expanding Your Horizons, Institute for Systems Biology
Julie Worden, BHS Career Specialist can be reached at: wordenj@bsd405.org or (425) 456-7028
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NOTEWORTHY NEWS ITEMS
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College Sorority Information Forum: March 5
The popular College Sorority Information Forum will take place Tuesday, March 5, 7 p.m., at the Redmond Library in Meeting Room 1. The library address is 15990 NE 85th St., Redmond. This is an important event for high school girls and their parents who want to learn about college sorority membership.
Speakers will include University of Washington sorority members, a house director, the director of the UW Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and sorority alumnae. Topics will include the membership recruitment process, sorority life on campus, and the lifelong benefits of sorority membership. Questions from the audience are encouraged.
Overlake Alumnae PanHellenic sponsors the event, which is free and registration is not required.
Applications for Overlake Alumnae PanHellenic scholarships will be available at the forum.
For further information, contact Mary Anderson, 425.641.6922, Jean Cerar, 425.392.1821, or Anne Dumond, 425.883.8124 (scholarships), or email jcerar@earthlink.net
Summer Youth Programs We are asking for your help in sharing information regarding some exciting summer enrichment opportunities at the UW. Please forward this email to high school students and families in your community who may be interested. We are particularly excited about the two STEM-focused classes targeting high school girls. For class details follow the links below to our website. STEM-focused classes Architectural Studies -- July 15-26, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Computer Programming in Java I (Sessions 1 & 2) -- June 17-28 OR July 1-12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Computer Programming in Java II -- July 15-26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Girls, Computing, and Collaboration -- July 29-Aug 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Introduction to Engineering Design and Process -- July 22-Aug 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Project Splash: Girls Designing Underwater Robots! -- July 8-12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. * Arts and Humanities focused classes Intensive Screenwriting Workshop -- June 24-July 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Writers Workshop -- July 8-19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sharpen Your Writing Skills -- June 17-21 OR July 8-12, 9 a.m-12pm |
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BELLEVUE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
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Do you know an accountant looking for part-time work?
Bellevue Schools Foundation is hiring a part-time accountant to join their passionate and committed team. Nonprofit experience is required. 60% time with flexible hours. Responsibilities include monthly financial statements, accounts payable, deposits and credit card processing, handling outsourced payroll, convening and supporting the monthly finance committee and quarterly investment committee meetings, and more. A full job description is available on the Foundations website. Send applications to info@bsfdn.org.
Student office volunteers needed
Bellevue Schools Foundation is looking for 3-4 reliable high school volunteers to help out in the office in exchange for community service hours. Projects include filing, data entry, making copies, assembling packets, and more. Volunteers need to be able to come in to the Foundation office on weekday afternoons. Contact Linda Dicus (or call 425.456.4199) for more information.
Serve as a Spring for Schools table captain!
The Foundation's Spring for Schools benefit luncheon will be held May 17, 2013. Have you considered serving as a table captain? Table captains help to build the audience of 1,000+ for this important Bellevue event, one table of ten at a time. Friends are welcome to serve together and support is provided every step of the way. Contact Connie Peterson (or call 206.920.7242) to learn more!
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TRANSLATION ASSISTANCE
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 Bellevue High School has a very diverse cultural population. If you need translation for articles in our newsletter, try this translation link:
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COMMUNITY CORNER
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As a service to our school community, the Bellevue PTSA shares information about local opportunities for high school students and their families on our website. These events are not sanctioned by Bellevue High School or the Bellevue PTSA.
Click here to visit the Community Corner of the PTSA website to find out more about:
- National Charity League
- Children's Response Center
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SUBMISSIONS - 2 BELLEVUE BLAST EDITIONSWEEKLY EDITION is published every Sunday. Please submit information for the newsletter to bellevueblast@bellevuehighptsa.com by Friday at 5pm. Thank you for your articles! 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. Submissions received after Friday will NOT be in that Sunday's issue, but will be in the following week's issue. SPORTS/ACTIVITIES EDITION is published every Wednesday. Please submit information for this edition by Monday at 5pm to the email address above. COMMENTS: This newsletter is edited by Hope Weiskopf. Please submit all comments and questions to her at bellevueblast@bellevuehighptsa.com .
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