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Greetings Chinook Middle School Community,
Welcome back everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic Spring Break filled with relaxation. We have less than 11 weeks remaining in the school year- let’s finish the year strong together! In Partnership, James Peterson Principal |
Smarter Balanced Assessment and Modified Schedules
Students will take the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) as scheduled below:
- May 7: English Language Arts Computer Adaptive Assessment
- May 9: English Language Arts Performance Task
- May14: Math Computer Adaptive Assessment
- May 16: Math Performance Task
- All 8th Grade students will take the (Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) on May 20 and May 21 during their Science class (regular bell schedule on these days).
Students should come to school on these days with a fully-charged laptop and wired headphones (no Bluetooth/wireless headphones). Students do not need to make any other special preparations for the test apart from getting rest the night before and coming to school prepared to do their best.
More information about the Washington State SBA is available here.
More information about the Washington State WCAS is available here.
Community Reminder
We would like to remind all parents and guardians of the importance of refraining from correcting or confronting other students or parents at school. If you witness or hear about any incidents or concerns, please report them to the school office. Our staff members are here to support and address any issues in a fair and unbiased manner.
Family Bingo Night at Chinook!
Join us April 19th for Family Bingo Night! Our PTSA is hosting Bingo night starting at 6:30pm. We will have prizes for all ages and snacks! We will also have food trucks and an ice cream truck available starting at 5:30pm. We are really excited to host this fun filled event!! Please RSVP here as seating is limited!
Chinook Mariners Day: Mariners vs. Angels!
Enjoy a day at the ballpark with your Chinook community! May 31st join us in cheering on the Mariners vs. the LA Angels at our Chinook/Mariners Family night!!! We are very excited to have our families all gathered together and enjoy a night game for what looks to be an exciting season for the Mariners!
Tickets are only $20…You can RSVP and then purchase tickets on our website. Please contact Debbie at [email protected] for more information!
8th Grade Blue and Gold Bash!
Calling all 8th grade caregivers!! The PTSA is hosting the 8th grade end of the year party! Mark your calendars for June 14th starting at 6pm. We hope to celebrate our students with a night to remember. Please visit our website page for more information as well as donation asks. While we have a budget from the PTSA, we’d like to raise more funds to make sure all our students have a great time. If you have any questions, please reach out to Danielle or Kim at [email protected]
PTSA Needs
Our PTSA is already planning for the next year and need some community support. We have a few roles we are looking to fill next. Our priorities our filling the roles of a Co-Treasurer and Vice President. Those are the main needs we have right now for next year. We also have fun chair positions like Staff Appreciation Chair and Social Chair. Please consider reaching out to Debbie at [email protected] for more information!!!!
Bellevue High School Athletics
Welcome incoming families! Here is some helpful info to get going for athletics and activities at Bellevue High School for the 2024/25 school year.
Registration for Sports will open in soon for the 2024/25 school – Registration for Clubs will be open after the school year begins.
Welcome to Bellevue High School!
FinalForms is out athletic and activities database for our BHS students.
The parent and student forms need to be complete every year prior to participating in sports or activities. WIAA allows one sport per season. Our BSD 2-page sports physical is good for 2 years from the date of physical and valid impact testing is good for 2 years.
To Participate in a Sport at Bellevue High School:
- Register for Athletics or Clubs at BHS FinalForms (https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/)
- A student may be on only one interscholastic sport roster per season
- Parent/Guardian and Student questions need to be complete every year
- If you attend International, Bellevue Virtual Academy or Big Picture, please contact Kelli at [email protected].
- Please attend ImPACT Testing (if required)
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- Athletes for most high school sports must have a current concussion baseline ImPACT test completed to participate (valid for 24 months) require ImPACT testing.
- Sports that do not require ImPACT testing are: Cross Country, Badminton, Drill Team, Swim Only, Tennis, Golf, and Track & Field (except Pole Vault requires the ImPACT test)
- ImPACT testing dates will be posted on the BHS Athletic website at BHS
- A 2-page BSD sports physical will need to be on file with the school Athletics and Activities department, email a copy to Kelli at [email protected].
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- BSD Sports physicals are kept on file for 2 years – please be sure we will have valid BSD sports physical on file for your athletes for the whole sports season.
- Coaches and/or athletic trainers should not accept or receive a sport physical.
- To make payments: https://wa-bellevue.intouchreceipting.com/
- * Please Note: ASB membership is required to participate in Athletics and the Athletic Fees are applied to your students account & applied when team rosters are complete. The fees include the ASB Card fee, a school transportation fee (fee amounts vary), and a participation fee per sport (maximum $300 per individual/family per school year), $150 Club sport base fee for Water Polo, Lacrosse and Badminton.
- Sports fees are applied once rosters are set each season.
- Questions in regard to Fees/Fines, please contact Cathy Lanning, BHS ASB Accountant at [email protected]
Regular Season Sports 2024/25:
- Fall Sports – Football, Cross Country, Boys Golf, Girls Soccer, Girls Swim and Dive, Boys Tennis, Volleyball, Boys’ Water Polo, Cheer and Dance
- Winter Sports – Gymnastics, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys Swim and Dive, Boys and Girls Wrestling
- Spring Sports- Girls Badminton, Baseball, Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, Softball, Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Track & Field and Girls Water Polo, Boys and Girls Lacrosse
**please check out BHS athletics website for all cut sports
Practices are mandatory beginning on these dates. If a team has a tryout, it will be scheduled for the first days of practice.
- BHS Athletic website: https://bsd405.org/bhs/wolverines/athletics/
- BHS Game schedules: https://arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=1495
- FinalForms, athletic and activities site: https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/
In Case You Missed It
Jubilee Sports Update
Our 6th grade flag football team’s game was rescheduled from last week to this week due to the opposing team not having enough players to play, they are looking to get their first win this week as they face Highland in the last game of the season on Wednesday (4/3) 3:15pm at Chinook on the small soccer field.
Our 7th/8th grade flag football team faced off against Highland in the sun, rain, and hail on Wednesday (3/27). It was a back-and-forth game; each team took turns scoring touchdowns. A turnover late in the game by Chinook turned the tide for Highland and they ended up winning by one touchdown, the final score being 42-35 Highland. Our 7th/8th flag football team faces off against Odle for the final game of the season this week on Wednesday (4/3) 3:15pm at Chinook.
Immunizations
Bellevue School District partners with the Washington State Department of Health to monitor and support student immunizations. Now is the time to catch up on immunizations!
Talk with your health care provider to find out which vaccines your child needs. Use yearly checkups and other visits, such as sports physicals, to make sure your children have all the immunizations they need.
Request a copy of your child’s immunization record from your health care provider so you can keep track of their immunization history. Or sign up for https://MyIRmobile.com , which gives you online access to your own and your family’s immunization records. Learn more at https://doh.wa.gov/immsrecords
Children under 19 years of age in Washington are provided with all recommended vaccines at no or low cost at one of Washington state’s Childhood Vaccine Program providers.
Health care providers may charge an office visit fee and a fee to give the vaccine, called an administration fee. If you can’t afford the administration fee, you may ask for it to be waived.
Free Drop-In Tutoring
Bellevue High School’s Science Olympiad has started a program called Tutor Time. They are hosting free drop-in tutoring sessions for students K-12 in all subjects. Sessions are held every Saturday at various KCLS libraries. In addition, if you need help with the STEM/Science Fair, they can offer guidance on all aspects of your project. If you would like more information, please reach out to them at [email protected] or visit their website: https://tutortime.my.canva.site/
Here is their schedule for the next couple of weeks:
- April 6th: Bellevue Library Meeting Room 1 from 2-4pm
- April 20th: Mercer island Library Meeting Room from 2-4pm
Care Solace Offers Mental Health Resources During Spring Break
As Spring Break approaches, we encourage students to fully embrace this time for relaxation and rejuvenation. Take a break from screens, reconnect with loved ones, and indulge in activities that bring joy. Should BSD students, staff or families need support during this time or any other, Care Solace is here to provide confidential mental health care coordination 24/7/365.
- Call: 888-515-0595 (Multilingual support available)
- Visit: www.caresolace.com/bsd405
Learn about other mental health resources at BSD.
Bellevue Transportation Forum
What can the district, City of Bellevue or Metro Transit do to engage and encourage parents to choose environmentally sustainable transportation options such as riding the bus, walking, biking or carpooling? Attend the Transportation Forum to collaborate with district and city leaders in creating solutions for transportation challenges.
In Person Event
- Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
- Location: Sammamish High School
- Address: 100 140th Ave. SE Bellevue, WA 98005
Online Event
- Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Registration for these events is suggested but not required. You may also request interpretation/translation support for the events through the registration form.