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Greetings Chinook Middle School Community,
We held an earthquake and evacuation drill last Friday and I am very proud of how our students responded. Student safety is a top priority for us at Chinook Middle School and we practice school-wide emergency drills monthly, including lockdown, evacuation, drop-cover-hold, and shelter-in-place, to know how to respond to actual emergencies. See more information about safety and security preparations on the BSD website here. News and updates are below. In Partnership, James Peterson Principal |
I-Connect Evening Event for Families: Bellevue High Seniors to Give Advice
- Date: Wednesday, 1 May 2024
- Time: 6.15-7.45pm
- Location: Chinook Middle School Library
If you and your middle schooler are curious what it is like being a student at Bellevue High School (BHS), please join the next I-Connect meeting, “Exit Interview: BHS Seniors Tell All,” where families will have the opportunity to hear from Class of 2024 “experts.” This will be an evening event on Wednesday, 1 May, 6:15-7.45pm in the Chinook Middle School library.
As graduation approaches for the Class of 2024, we will ask a panel of seniors to give us the unvarnished truth. What is the best way for freshmen to make new friends? What types of jobs did they do to fulfill the community service requirement? Did they feel any pressure to experiment with drugs or alcohol? How many colleges did they apply to? We will ask these questions and more. Plus, the seniors will take questions from the audience.
Register here to attend: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084FA5AA2EA64-48827251-iconnect
Please arrive early to make your way to the library. We will begin at 6.15pm sharp. No drop-offs allowed; students must be accompanied by an adult. Parents/guardians and students are welcome and encouraged to attend.
I-Connect is an award-winning program sponsored by Chinook PTSA. For more information: [email protected].
Computer Science Family Engagement Night
We are excited to invite you to the BSD PreK-8th Grade Computer Science Family Engagement Night. Join us to learn about the Computer Science learning opportunities for your student in elementary school, middle school, and beyond! Hear from an exciting guest speaker and community partners. Childcare and free pizza will be provided.
- Date: May 14
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Highland Middle School
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Supporting Student Stress and Anxiety Parent Presentation
- Date: Wednesday, May 1st
- Time: 7:00-8:00pm
- Location: Bellevue High School PAC
Information will be provided on:
- Causes of childhood anxiety/stress
- When anxiety may need more support
- Specific home strategies
- Accessing help within the Bellevue School District and community
Sponsored by the Bellevue PTSA Council and the Bellevue School District Mental Health Assistance Team
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Free Girls Flag Football Summer Camp
Girls in grades 5-8 are invited to learn to play flag football for free this summer. Join BSD high school teams along with members of the Seattle Seahawks organization to learn new skills, run drills and play scrimmage games. Camps take place at Bellevue High School Stadium on July 17, 24 and 31 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. No prior experience necessary. All students need to bring is water, sunscreen and great energy!
View the event flyer for more information and register today!
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!
In Case You Missed It
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.
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/