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BELLEVUE BLAST
The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
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The week of 5/20 is our BHS staff appreciation week. The following events will take place:
PTSA is kindly asking parents and guardians to donate gift cards and salty snacks.
You or your student can bring actual gift card, bank check made payable to BHS PTSA, to school, front office deck, from now till May 22nd.
In the following weeks, up to the event, PTSA will also have signup genius links for salty snacks collection as well as for extra gift card donation.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated !!!
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As we witness the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) unfolding through daily news reports, one thing is clear: AI is reshaping the future of education. But how exactly does it affect our students, teachers, and schools? Join us for an illuminating PTSA I-Connect evening event on “Artificial Intelligence in Education: Opportunities, Challenges and What Parents Need to Know.”
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, May 16
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Bellevue High School (BHS) Performing Arts Center
Who’s Invited: Current BHS and Chinook Middle School Parents/Caregivers (This event is geared towards adults, but students are welcome to attend.)
GUEST SPEAKERS:
· Kristina Dahl, BHS Teacher, Advanced Placement English Language and American Literature
Ms. Dahl will describe what has happened now that students have easy access to AI tools. She has lots to say about what’s been going on inside her classroom.
· Keith Onstot, Bellevue School District’s Technology Integration Curriculum Developer
Mr. Onstot works to integrate new technologies into curriculum Districtwide. A former science teacher and AVID instructor at Sammamish High School, he will discuss ethical considerations and how he is helping to guide policy decisions for the future.
WHAT PARENTS WILL LEARN: We will ask our speakers about the ethical concerns brought about by the sudden popularity of chatbots like ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot. How are teachers expected to deal with plagiarism now? When is it acceptable for students to use AI tools? What rules has the School District made regarding the use of AI? How can parents ensure their students use AI responsibly?
WHY ATTEND?:
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Empowerment: Equip yourself with knowledge to guide your child’s digital learning journey.
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Ask Questions: Our speakers will answer your queries during the Q&A session.
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Networking: Connect with other parents and educators enthusiastic about education technology.
I-Connect is a community engagement program sponsored by the BHS PTSA. Thanks to your donations to PTSA, events like this are made possible.
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Below are some updates from the College and Career Center, if you have questions, want to meet, or need more information just send me an email, Teams Chat, or use the link in my signature to book a meeting .
Opportunities:
In the Community:
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Annual Aviation Day hosted by Alaska Airlines, Boeing, and The Port of Seattle, Saturday, June 1st .This free event is aimed at inspiring aviation dreams in youth in our local communities. Aviation Day provides the opportunity for young adults to learn about the various paths in the aviation industry as well as educational paths to a career.
Senior Reminders:
- The Senior Survey has just been assigned to each of you in Naviance. Remember this is the 7th and Final Task of your HS & Beyond Plan. All seniors need to complete the survey and the other 6 tasks by May 31st to graduate. Please make an appt to see your school counselor if you have any questions or need any help with it. We can also help you log your volunteer hours in Naviance, review your graduation credits, or help you with your grades.
Have a great weekend!
Lisa Hansen | College and Career Advisor
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Nine Bellevue High School DECA students attended the organization’s International Career Development Conference April 26-May 1. They earned the right to compete at this level after qualifying at first the area and state-level competitions earlier this year.
Eight students represented Washington in marketing and business competitive events: Andrew Cun – Financial Consulting, Hiraani Leung – Food Marketing, Richard Li – Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Isaac Wong – Personal Financial Literacy,
Mary Morris and Anna Shaw – Buying and Merchandising Team, and Lillian McAughan and Beverly Steele – Sports and Entertainment Team. William Chang also attended in his capacity as the Washington DECA president.
Two students qualified for the final round of competition: Hiraani Leung and Richard Li. Congratulations to them and to all the students. They represented BHS and Washington DECA very well!
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ORCHESTRA BOOSTER CLUB MEETING | |
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BHS Orchestra Booster Club Meeting: May 7th @ 7:30pm - VIRTUAL!
Our BHS Orchestra Boosters welcomes all orchestra parents to our next meeting on Tuesday, May 7th at 7:30pm (please note new start time). Join us from the comfort of your home, as this meeting will be virtual!
Please email bellevueorchestra@gmail.com with any questions and to request the zoom link.
We hope you can join us to hear details about upcoming concerts, discuss fundraising projects, and meet other parents!
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CHOIR BOOSTER MEETING
MONDAY MAY 13TH AT 7:00PM
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All parents of choir students please join us in the music room (1405) at 7:00PM for the final Bellevue Choir Booster’s meeting of the year. Mr. Jacobsen will tell us more about the final concert, we will discuss volunteer opportunities, and vote in next year’s Choir Booster leadership. If you have questions, please email Beth Halvorsen at beth.halvorsen@gmail.com or Jeannie McGinnis at Jeanniemcginnis@msn.com. See you there!
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ATTENTION SENIORS! - GO ALOHA FOR 2024 | |
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Once again, the Bellevue High School Orchestra Booster Club will be selling Leis for the graduating class of 2024.
Looking for a unique and meaningful way to celebrate your upcoming graduation? Look no further than Hawaiian leis! Wearing a beautiful Hawaiian Orchid Lei, a custom that originated in Polynesia, for graduation is…
- a long-standing BHS tradition
- the must-have accessory for our graduating students’ big day
- a way to give back to the Bellevue High School Orchestra!
Congratulate yourself on your hard work and celebrate your accomplishments in style with Hawaiian leis.
The Orchid Lei will be available in three colors: Purple, White, and Yellow at $35.00 per Lei.
Information regarding how to purchase will be shared via the Blast and can be found by visiting our website: https://www.bellevueorchestra.org/product-page/graduation-lei
All orders must be submitted by May 20th.
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CLASS OF 2024 DATES, DEADLINES
& STUDENT PERFORMERS NEEDED
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Hello Class of 2024 parents! As we are entering into the final months for our seniors, there are a lot of upcoming deadlines and dates. To help you stay organized, we’ve corralled everything into one place for everything related to our seniors. This information can also be found on the CLASS OF 2024 WEB PAGE.
More Student Performers Needed for Baccalaureate on Monday, June 10th.
If you have a student who wants to sing, play an instrument, do a reading, read an original poem, etc. – please email kim.millen@outlook.com. Can be individual performers (senior only) or groups (mixed grades). This is usually a highly sought-after honor to showcase a student’s talents to their friends and family as they wrap up their time at BHS.
Unlike the large graduation event, the Baccalaureate ceremony offers a quieter, more intimate opportunity for the graduating class and their families to pause, reflect, and celebrate. This time-honored, tradition is a non-denominational evening that provides time to come together to mark this life transition and celebrate the many talents of their fellow seniors!
Go Class of 2024 Wolverines! Kim Millen & Leslie Feller, Class of 2024 Parent Advisors
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BHS BAND BOOSTER CLUB MEETING | |
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FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, 7:00PM
Room 1405
All parents of BHS Band students, please join us on the first non-holiday Monday of every month, for a chance to learn more about the Bellevue Band Boosters.
Mr. George and Mr. Harvey share all the ins and outs of BHS Band happenings and news about upcoming performances, special events, fundraising needs, and share how you can help volunteer and support your student and the band program! We have a lot of fun!
We have a tremendous year – with still some big fun events to come: Victoria Day Parade, Swing Dance, Final Concert. Please come join us to celebrate, light refreshments will be provided.
Final Meeting of the year is: May 28th (a Tuesday!).
If you have questions, please email bellevueband@gmail.com
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Please come cheer on your varsity boys soccer team as they take on Lake Washington in the Kingco Championship Match, Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00 PM at Lake Washington High School. Go Bellevue! | |
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Tryout dates: May 21 and May 23, 4-7PM in the upper auxiliary Gym
Sign up is required on final forms with updated physical.
Any questions can be sent to Coach Kiara at wilsonki@bsd405.org
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2024 FALL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE | |
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BHS Athletes for the 2024/25 school year,
ImPACT Testing will begin at 2:00pm at Bellevue High School
Meet the Athletic Trainer at the Commons door (front of campus) – please arrive before 2pm
June 25th, June 27th, August 19th, August 20th, August 22nd and August 23rd
Impact testing is required for Football, Soccer, Divers, Volleyball, Water Polo, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Pole Vaulters prior to participating.
Football begins on August 21st and Cross Country, Boys Golf, Girls Swim and Dive, Boys Tennis, Boys’ Water Polo begin on August 26th.
Registration for BSD families will begin on May 7th for the 2024/25 sports season in FinalForms (FinalForms is our BSD athletic and activities database: (https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/
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BELLEVUE ATHLETICS SCHEDULE MAY 6th - MAY 11th | |
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Monday May 6th
Girls Varsity Golf at 3A Kingco Girls Varsity Golf Championships @ Snohomish Golf Course, Snohomish WA 11:00am
Girls Varsity Fastpitch Softball at 3A Kingco Fastpitch Softball Tournament v. Liberty High School @ Juanita High School Softball Field 6:00pm
Girls Varsity Tennis at 3A Kingco Tennis Tournament – First Round @ Newport High School 3:30pm
Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Water Polo v. Newport High School @ Edgebrook Swim Club 4:00pm
Boys Varsity Baseball at 3A Kingco Baseball Tournament v. Lake Washington High School @ Bannerwood Park 7:00pm (IF WIN V. HAZEN on May 4th)
Tuesday May 7th
Girls Varsity Tennis at 3A Kingco Tennis Tournament – Second Round @ Newport High School 3:30pm
Girls Varsity Fastpitch Softball at 3A Fastpitch Softball Tournament v. Juanita High School @ Juanita High School 4:00pm (IF WIN V. LIBERTY on May 6th)
Wednesday May 8th
Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Water Polo at Northshore Water Polo @ Aqua Club Center 8:00pm
Boys Varsity Soccer at 3A Kingco Soccer Tournament v. Lake Washington High School @ LWHS 7:00pm
Supervisor TBD
Boys Varsity Baseball at 3A Kingco Baseball Tournament TBD
Thursday May 9th
Girls and Boys Track and Field at 3A Kingco Track & Field Championship Meet @ Renton Memorial Stadium 2:00pm
Boys Varsity Baseball at 3A Kingco Baseball Tournament TBD
Girls Varsity Fastpitch Softball at 3A Kingco Softball Tournament TBD
Friday May 10th
Girls Varsity Water Polo at Bainbridge High School @ Bainbridge Aquatic Center 4:00pm
Girls Varsity Tennis at 3A Kingco Tennis Tournament – Quarter Final and Semi Final Rounds @ Edgebrook Tennis Club 12:30pm
Saturday May 11th
Girls and Boys Track & Field at 3A Kingco Track and Field Championship Meet @ Renton Memorial Stadium 10:00am
Girls Junior Varsity Water Polo at JV Tournament @ Edgebrook Swim Club time TBD
Boys Varsity Soccer at 3A Kingco Soccer Tournament IF NECESSARY TBD based on Wednesday May 8th result
Girls Varsity Tennis at 3A Kingco Tennis Tournament – FINALS @ Edgebrook Tennis Club
GO Bellevue!!!
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PNW KoPA ART COMPETITION 2024 | |
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The PNW KoPA (Pacific Northwest Korean Parents Association) is hosting our first annual 2-D Art Competition and the registration is now OPEN for anyone in grades K-12. Submission is open through May 12th.
Art Competition details and registration link: 2024 Art Competition Flyer - PNW KoPA
Official Awards partnered by Governor Inslee, Congresswoman DelBene, Bellevue Art Commissioner Lydia Aldredge.
Two Topics are: you can pick one topic or both!
- Me, Us and Korea - What's your connection/impression about Korea
- Free topic - pick any topic of your choice that is non-political
Please contact competition.pnwkopa@gmail.com with any questions.
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VOLUNTEERS FOR WOODRIDGE PTSA CARNIVAL | |
BELLEVUE BLAST ARTICLE DEADLINE | |
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The deadlines for submitting Bellevue Blast articles are as follows:
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School news and PTSA articles – Friday 6 pm deadline
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Athletics and Activities articles – Sunday 6 pm deadline
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PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD / QUICK LINKS | | |
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Our Address:
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, Washington
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