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Thank you to all involved in making Spotlight Bellevue a TREMENDOUS success last week!
Please join us in thanking our energetic and creative co-chairs, Dina Johnson and Ally Svenson, who were committed to creating an all-inclusive event that celebrated our new school and showcased our students.
A HUGE shout-out thank you to our Administration, including Scott Powers, Kristin Haizlip, Russell White, Lance Gatter, and their core leadership team, Brenda Conrad, Edd George, Dave Kline, Andrew Jacobson, Christi Chang, Debby Nixon, Faye Scannell, Sergio Martinez, Brad Conger, Sohelia Bodaghi, and our amazing custodial staff who lent their unique areas of expertise so that we parents could experience the diversity of our students. They spent countless hours working with our students and Dina and Ally to ensure a night of celebration.
Student leaders, some official, some just arriving to participate (and enjoy the food prepared by our students and multi-language families), helped set up, clean up, lead tours, watch the fabulous lion dance, greet our Bellevue School District personnel, parents and alumni with warm smiles and helpful dispositions.
Cheer and Drill Teams helped greet our guests and made signs to guide people through the school.
Our talented band and orchestra students, professionally dressed, played for us to enjoy in the Commons as well as gave their first performance in the beautiful Performing Arts Center. The Black Box Theatre showcased our amazing Scotland-bound drama students! The excitement was palpable and pride in We are Bellevue was contagious!
A special thank you to our many PTSA volunteers that sent emails to friends and family (we don't know who you all are, but thank YOU for spreading the word) and supported the evening's events in many ways: Jose Acosta, Junko Akagi, Keiko Araki, Miki Asahara, Peggy Brewer, Alice Change, Margie Chen, Yen Lin Chiang, Soyeon Choi, Stella Choi, Julia Chon, Carolyn Clark, Lisa Floyd, Teri Harmeyer, Naoko Iwamoto, Min Min Jiang, Julie Kadavy, Kaori Kawazoe, Jihee Kim, Haruka Kojima, Alex Kruse, Juoling Lee, Cindy Lohman, Miriam McCarthy, Paula Melby, Linda Mui, Jungsoo Oh, Wendy Paisley,Seungeun Pak, Nari Park, Alex Plyushchenko, Teri Pool, Sandra Prang, Keiko Sato, Juliane Schmidt, Kirsti Sheeran, Xiapin Song, Wenbin Su, Yuki Tabor, Teresa Urquhart, Hope Weiskopf, Ju Yang, Mei Po Yip, Susan Zhang, and Ping Zhou.
We had an overwhelming response to our paver and red envelope fundraising so we'll be extending the $100/paver pricing through May 12. Thank you to all who donated and purchased pavers! If you wish to purchase a paver before the price increases, click here. Red envelopes and paver forms are in the Main Office as well.
Bottom Line: We ARE Bellevue! You made us proud to be part of such a special celebration and community. Thank you one and ALL!!
Jill Heijer, Marianne Mowat and Tina Alexieff
BHS PTSA
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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:
NEW FEATURE: NEW ARTICLE HEADLINES IN BRIGHT BLUE
5/6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week - Help still needed - please see article below!
5/1-9 Class Officer Election Packets Available Due: 5/10 3:15pm
5/6-19 AP Exam Dates - Proctors still needed!
5/09 Class of 2014 GlassyBaby Sip & Shop, 7-9pm
5/17 Save the Date: BSF Spring for School Luncheon
5/21 Wolverine Guard Reception - Library
5/31 Spring Recognition Assembly
6/01 Senior Prom at Newcastle Golf Club
6/04 PTSA Board Meeting at BHS 8:30am/Executive Board 8am
6/06 PTSA Volunteer Breakfast/PTSA General Membership Meeting 8:30am
6/10 Baccalaureate
6/14 Senior Brunch, Salute, Graduation & Senior Reception
(Please see Class of 2013 for more information)
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VOLUNTEERS
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PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (Updated)
Thank you to the parents who have already volunteered to proctor the AP exams. We are still looking for the following help, all at 7:30 a.m. You can volunteer for any test your student is not taking.
5/6: Environmental Science: 2 proctors
5/8: Calculus: 1 proctors
5/9: English Literature: 1 proctor
5/10: English Language: 4 proctors
5/13: Biology: 2 proctors
5/14: American Government: 3 proctors
5/16: World History: 2 proctors
Please contact Julie Kadavy at jkadavy@msn.com to volunteer. THANK YOU!
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Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner - May 6th - 10th and we've planned a fun week for our incredible staff to let them know how much they're appreciated. But we still need your involvement to make this a truly successful week!
Take a look at our Staff Appreciation Week of events and the simple and thoughtful ways you can show your support and appreciation for our wonderful staff. Help especially needed Monday morning at 6:45am, Wednesday from 10:45am-1pm and Friday morning from 6:30-7am.
- Come help set up and serve
- Bake or Buy Dessert - LOTS
- Contribute items for our daily gift giveaway
Let us know how you'd like to help by emailing Lynne Jones at: Jonesllbc@aol.com. No involvement is too small. We look forward to hearing back from you and thank you in advance for helping to make our awesome and dedicated staff feel special!
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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SCHOOL NEWS
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PLEASE DONATE!
Many places in the school give out snacks to kids upon requests. They are low income, athletes, kids that did not eat breakfast, forgot their lunch, and the list goes on. If you are able - please drop off any items you would be able to donate to the Food Cupboard in the Activity Office. They will be distributed throughout the school. Thank you for your support.
Not sure what to get, here are some favorites:
Granola Bars Cliff Bars
Trail Mix apples/oranges
Pretzels Crackers w/peanut butter
Anything Healthy that your family likes will be eaten
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Calling all Wolverine Guard pursuers and community service hour seekers! The Bellevue Farmers Market is looking for volunteers throughout the Market season!
Thursdays, May 16 - October 10
Saturdays, June 8 - November 23
We need help with set-up and breakdown, 2 & 4 hours shifts available.
Great way to be outside, get to know your local farmers, and get your service hours!
(Mercer Island High has great volunteers at their market - let's show some Bellevue spirit for your market!) Go to www.bellevuefarmersmarket.org for details
BELLEVUE SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS SPRING FOR SCHOOL
The BHS PTSA would like to invite you to Bellevue Schools Foundation Annual Luncheon.
After working closely with the BSF for the last two years and we can say that this organization is the cornerstone to changes and innovation in the BSD and at BHS. BSF is behind the The Next Steps College & Career program will provide high school students with much-needed college and career counseling and the new college planning software program at BHS.
Spring for Schools at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue.- 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, May 17, 2013, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Register online at : Bellevueschoolsfoundation.org (under events Spring Luncheon) Jill Heijer/ Tina Alexieff/ Miriam McCarthy/ Table Captain or BHS PTSA Table Captain OR we will Register you - just send your RSVP directly to Jill Heijer
We hope you will be able to join us. Thanks from Jill & Tina & Miriam
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STUDENT SUCCESS
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BELLEVUE STUDENT WINS ARTS CONTEST
On Saturday, April 27 at an award ceremony for the
 student art competition for Congressional District #9, 2 Bellevue High students received the top 2 Awards. Solbi Cheon received the 1st place Award from Representative Adam Smith and 2 Southwest Air tickets to Washington DC on June 26th for the opening of the art exhibit at the capitol where her work will be displayed for a year. Second place winner was Munho Park also of Bellevue High. The photo includes Solbi, Representative Smith, and her artwork.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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HARRY BRIDGES CENTER FOR LABOR STUDIES IS GRANTING $5,500 SCHOLARSHIP
1. Plans to attend UW. 2. Demonstrated financial need according to FAFSA. 3. Interested in social justice & labor. The deadline to apply is May 20. Contact pcls@u.washington.edu or 206-543-7946 for more information.
Remember to check the deadlines for scholarships in the Counseling Center.
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CLASS OF 2013
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GRADUATION INFORMATION 2013
Read all about! The Graduation newsletter is here and ready for viewing!
GRAD NIGHT NEEDS YOU
Ever wonder what goes on at the All Night Senior Grad Night party?
Volunteer to be a chaperone for the party and find out.
Requirements
- Ability to stay up all night
- A sense of humor
- Flexibility
What's in it for you?
- Ride the party bus to exciting secrete venues
- You can drive yourself if you'd rather skip the bus thing.
- Fun
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- A last volunteer opportunity for your graduating senior
Please contact Susan Flagg with questions or to volunteer.
BACCALAUREATE SAVE THE DATE
"Claiming the Future" Bellevue High School Baccalaureate 2013 - a multicultural celebration of the human spirit.
This evening is a time for families to celebrate and honor our Graduates. All families welcome!
June 10, 2013 7:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue
Music and Performances by Graduating Seniors, Guest speakers:
Kemper Freeman, Prominent Bellevue Businessman and
Susie Marks, Executive Director of the Hamomi Children's Centre
SENIOR GRADUATION PARTY
Senior Graduation is not far away - REGISTER now for the Senior All Night Grad Party!
If you haven't already picked up your forms, please go the BHS PTSA Class of 2013 website, or pick them up in the activities office.
Completed forms and a check for $150 made payable to "BHS PTSA Class of 2013" should be mailed to the address below or may be dropped off in PTSA mailbox in the Activities office. You may also use the PayPal option on the website to make your payment, but you will still need to return your forms.
Scholarships - We want every 2013 graduate to attend this memorable night, so scholarships are available to make this happen.
Completed BHS Senior Year Scholarship Applications, which can also be found on the Class of 2013 webpage, may be returned to the Activities office.
Cross this off your list today!
Send forms and check to:
Julie Chaloupka, 9346 Vineyard Crest, Bellevue, WA 98004
It's going to be a night to remember! Contact Julie Chaloupka if you have questions. Thank you!
GRADUATION INFORMATION
Do you have questions about graduation? Go to the Senior Page for information about: Prom: June 1
Baccalaureate: June 10
Senior Brunch: June 14
Senior Salute: June 14
Graduation: June 14
Senior Reception: June 14
FAQs available in Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Important Senior dates can also be found here.
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CLASS OF 2014
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NOW ON FACEBOOK
To hear about news pertaining to the BHS Class of 2014 including events and graduation, please 'LIKE' this facebook page:
GLASSYBABY SIP AND SHOP 
Thursday, May 9, 2013, 7-9 pm
Glassybaby, 10230 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98004
Cost: $30 per person (includes wine/beverages and desserts)
Register online or send check made out to BHS PTSA Class of 2014 to: 8510 NE 13th St. Clyde Hill, WA 98004
Come have fun shopping at Glassybaby on Main Street for Mother's Day (May 12), Father's Day, Graduation, etc. while enjoying wine and dessert with friends! In addition to ticket sales, 10% of all sales will directly benefit the Class of 2014 graduation events!
Be one of the first 30 people signed up and your name will be put in a drawing to win a free glassybaby!
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CLASS OF 2016
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We've got a great chair who knows her wine and we are excited to start planning our first fundraiser - Instant Wine Cellar! Would you like to co-chair? Can you head up a committee? Have you helped plan this type of event? We'd love to have you on board! We've got a great group of parents ready to plan this event! Let's get started. Please contact Hope Weiskopf, Jennifer Garone or Shakil Haroon to be added to the list! |
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CAREER CENTER
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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
WaNIC Summer Skills Academy, Bellevue College, WA Business Week, High School Courses at UW, Cougar Quest Summer Camp at WSU, id Tech Camps at UW
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:
Military Day, Red Cross Lifeguard, Microsoft, Digital Design Day, Deattle Sciene Festival, Computer Science for Women, Project Splash
Julie Worden, BHS Career Specialist can be reached at: wordenj@bsd405.org or (425) 456-7028
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FUNDRAISING
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SALLY FOSTER in time for MOTHER'S DAY!
The Class of 2016 has joined forces with Sally Foster�, the premier brand in giftwrap, and related accessories. Find great gift wrap & support the Class of 2016! Everything you need to wrap your Mother's Day, Graduation, Father's Day or Wedding gifts...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.
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.
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.
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BELLEVUE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
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VOLUNTEER FOR BSF LUNCHEON
Bellevue Schools Foundation supports every child in Bellevue Schools. Our annual benefit event Spring for Schools will be held on Friday, 5/17/13. The goal this year is to raise $575,000 from corporate and individual donors. Another important way to support the organization is by volunteering time.
It takes many hands to put on an inspirational and enjoyable event for 1,200 guests. Please share some of your time to help us at some of our work parties! You can sign up on the website. Feel free to forward this message to anyone you think may be willing to volunteer. Thanks! Melanie Pang, Bellevue Schools Foundation Spring for Schools Volunteer Coordinator
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BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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THREE SCHOOL BOARD POSITIONS OPEN THIS YEAR
Three director positions on the Bellevue School District Board of Directors will open this year. Districts 3 (west-central Bellevue), District 4 (east-central Bellevue) and District 5 (south Bellevue) will all be open and Bellevue parents are encouraged to consider representing their community on the school board. The filing period with King County Elections Office is much earlier this year May 13 to 17th-weeks earlier than the usual June filings.
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NOTE-WORTHY NEWS
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CONFIDENTIAL DRUG & ALCOHOL SUPPORT GROUP
Parents Uknight: Next meeting May 9th, 7pm
@Newport Way Library, Bellevue
Guest Speakers will be Dr. Day and Frank Couch from the SAMA Foundation (Science and Management of Addiction) www.samafoundation.org/
A monthly support group of families with teenagers in Newport High School (and beyond) who have been touched by drugs and alcohol join forces at the grassroots level to combat the problem.
Are you concerned about teen drinking or drug use? Are you aware that age 13 is the average age that kids start drinking and that almost one quarter of high school seniors have engaged in binge drinking (5 or more drinks in a row)? Did you know that 40% of 14-17 year-olds who drink will become alcoholics and that number rises to 50% if the drinking starts before age 14? The average age that kids start smoking marijuana is 14 and 42% of 12 graders have tried marijuana. The use of Ecstacy/MDMA is becoming more popular for "hanging out" and its use is once again on the increase. After alcohol, marijuana and tobacco, over-the-counter prescriptions drugs (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderall) are among the most commonly abused drugs by 12th graders.
If your family has been touched by drugs or alcohol and/or these statistics concern you, you might be interested in Parents UKnight!
HIGH SCHOOL WRITING CLASSES AT THE UW
These non-credit enrichment classes are offered on main campus in Seattle and at our Bellevue campus.
More information can be found at the links below.
* Intensive Screenwriting Workshop: From Concept to Clapboard -- M-F, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 24 - July 5
* Writers Workshop -- M-F, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., July 8-19
* Sharpen Your Writing Skills -- M-F, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., July 8-12 (Bellevue Campus)
Summer Youth Programs
W UNIVERSITY of WASHINGTON
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ADVOCACY
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LEGISLATIVE ALERT
This alert speaks to our No. 1 (advance basic education reforms), No. 2 (fund education first) and No. 4 (revenue for kids) priorities.
You can find all live alerts here: http://capwiz.com/wastatepta/issues/?style=D
Washington State PTA's top priority is to improve basic education; help us make sure it is the legislature's top priority as well. Olympia needs to hear from you this week. Click here to send a message - it automatically goes to your representatives and senator. You can just click and send, or edit the message to better reflect your opinion. Just please, make sure they hear that kids matter and their education needs a significant investment
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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:
- Norwood Community Swim Club
- Triangle Pool
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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. Titles should be included in the Subject line. Images may be included as jpeg or png. 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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