Greeting Wolfpack Nation!

Welcome to another year at the World’s Greatest High School! We have had an amazing start to the school year! Thank you for sending us your children. I cannot wait to see them grow and all they accomplish this year! We are welcoming some new additions to our Black Hills family. Please help me welcome the following people:

Nicholas Mailhot – Mathematics

Nicole Hayes (a BHHS Alumni) – Social Studies

Keith Rhodes - S.E. Math

David Perreira – Marketing Education

Mary Sorger—Student Teacher

Jody Giuntoli - Para educator

Janet Scougale - Para educator

Open House is quickly approaching. Please plan on attending this coming Wednesday, Sept 13th, at 6:30 in our PAC. Meet your student’s teachers, grab a syllabus and find out a little more about our school. The state has implemented some new laws around school attendance and absenteeism. All schools are emphasizing everyday, every class, on time to school to build life long habits of punctuality. Students need to be here to get their education. There will be more information about attendance policies sent out by our district. The beginning of school can be hectic and even scary for some of our students and even parents. Please know we are here to help everyone with the high school experience. As always, I would LOVE to hear your feedback and input on areas to improve and things that you feel are going well. Thank you for all you do for your sons and daughters and collaborating with us in their education. I look forward to seeing you at school and at different events throughout the year. Have a great September and GO WOLVES! Sincerely, Dave Myers Principal Black Hills High School (360) 709-7805

Principal’s Message

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September 2017

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You are cordially invited and encouraged to attend the

A.G. West Black Hills High School

Fall Open House Curriculum Night

Wednesday, September 13th

6:30—6:45p.m. Welcome and What’s New (PAC)

6:55—8:10 p.m. Parents will attend their son/daughter’s classes in which teachers will present a class syllabus and share program highlights

Period 1 6:55—7:03

Period 2 7:08—7:16

Period 3 7:21—7:29

Period 4 7:34—7:42

Period 5 7:47—7:55

Period 6 8:00—8:08

Parents, please go online to write down your student’s

schedule and bring it with you to Open House.

We look forward to seeing you on

September 13th

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Join us for our annual Wolf Country Holiday Homecoming Bazaar!

We will have crafts, collectibles, antiques and more from 50+ FABULOUS vendors. Santa will be here for photos! Don’t forget to bring your

wish lists for him! He’ll also be overseeing a workshop where your little elf can make something fun to take home. You can visit Mrs. Claus’ Cookie Shack to get a pick me

up too.

If you would like vendor information please contact Becky Lovely

becky.lovely@tumwater.k12.wa.us

WOLF COUNTRY

HOLIDAY HOMECOMING

NOVEMBER 11th ~ 9 AM TO 4 PM

To Excuse a Student

A parent or guardian must call the attendance office to excuse a student’s absence. Calls must be received within 48 hours of a student’s absence. The voice mail is available at any time of day to leave a message. For attendance purposes a note will not be accepted unless it is from a doctor or dentist. Remember if your student is in a sport, WIAA REQUIRES a doctor note to excuse them to participate in their sporting activity that evening. This applies to games and practices.

Attendance Office: (360) 709-7815 When leaving a voice mail, please speak clearly and include the following information in your message:

Student name (please spell last name)

Parent or guardian name

Reason for the absence/Specific type of appointment (it will NOT be excused without a reason)

A phone number where the parent or guardian can be reached

Removing Your Student During the Day for an Appointment Advanced notification to the attendance office is ideal and appreciated. It saves disruption to the teachers, students and staff in trying to locate the student on short notice.

It is very important to understand that a parent/guardian must call to excuse their student AND the student must sign back in with the Attendance Office.

PLEASE CALL the attendance office at least 1 hour ahead of time to arrange those details so that we are sure your student gets a note in time to leave.

State your student’s name, spelling the last name.

State the type of appointment: Doctor, Dentist, Legal, Professional etc….

State the time your student needs to leave or approximate time your student will be arriving at school. A note will be sent to the student in class stating what time they may leave. If students return to school after the appointment they must sign in at the Attendance Office.

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WELCOME NEW STAFF

Nicole Hayes— I graduated from Washington State University, after graduating from Black Hills High School. Before coming to join the Black Hills staff, she student taught at Timberline High School. In her spare time, she’s typically binge-watching Friends on Netflix, bowling, or cuddling up with her mini Aussie, Zeus! I am excited to be back at my alma mater and working with the staff that inspired me to become a teacher.

Nicholas Mailhot— I am a graduate of Saint Martins University. I studied mathematics and secondary education. While at SMU I played baseball for the University for 4 years. This summer I got married and prepped for the school year.

David Perreira— I am a Centralia College alum, with a background in Marketing, Sales and Distribution in the snack food industry. I am married, live on a old horse ranch with chickens, goats, dogs, and cats……all pets. I have a 22yo son in CA. Recently I have worked in the behavioral health field as a juvenile case manager in Thurston County. In my spare time I am a sports nut and enjoy participating, watching, and coaching all types of sports.

Keith Rhodes— I am a 1995 graduate of Tumwater High School. I attended Western Washington University and UW-Tacoma. I have worked in Bethel SD, Olympia SD, and Tumwater. I have two wonderful children, Aubrey (a BHHS Sophomore) and Brody (starting Kindergarten at MTS this year). I am very excited to be a BHHS Wolf!

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS! Interested in traveling the world? Please join Jen Kelly, Social Studies Department Chair, at the September 13th Open House to find out about traveling to India!

BHHS SWIM AND DIVE

The BHHS Swim and Dive team is looking for more teammates! We are a fun-centered team that accepts girls of ALL SKILL LEVELS. We have coaches that will help you learn to swim and dive, and coaches that can push you towards the state championship. Contact Coach Valz at henry.valz@tumwater.k12.wa.us. We also have a team facebook ("BHHS Swim/Dive Team") and a twitter account ("@BHHSswimanddive").

NEW SKATEBOARD RACK READY FOR USE! We have purchased a skateboard rack for students to lock up their skateboards and long boards in a safe place. Students are not allowed to carry or ride their skateboards on campus. The skateboard rack is located next to the attendance office. Students will need a lock to lock their board up. If you do not have a lock you may check one out in the front office.

FUTURE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS OF AMERICA There is a new interest group for students this year at Black Hills High School. The club is the: "Future Physical Education Teachers of America". This club is for students who are or may be thinking of becoming a physical education teacher, coach, personal trainer, etc. We will meet from time to time on Friday's and discuss ways and means to enter into this profession. Lot's of information will be given to students and mentoring from our Black Hills P.E. Teachers will be available. Information will be shared on employment opportunities in these fields for young professionals. Come to the club fair on Friday, September, 15th, during PACK Time. For questions contact Greg Bert, greg.bert@tumwater.k12.wa.

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Career Center News

Susan Jones- Career Center Specialist

**Upcoming Events:

September 19th- Senior Class Meeting, During PACK in the Commons

Running Start Meeting for seniors only

10:30AM or 1PM in the Career Center. Please do not miss your scheduled class at BHHS to attend. Come at the alternate time.

September 13th- Running Start Meeting for juniors only.

10:30AM or 1PM in the Career Center. Please do not miss your scheduled class at BHHS to attend. Come at the alternate time.

October 11th: Parent Information Night regarding Financial Aid and Scholarships.

6:30pm in the PAC

College Fairs

October 15th, 1-3pm Seattle Performing and Visual Arts College Fair, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center

*Register at https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/pva/seattle-performing-and- visual-arts-college-fair/.

October 27th, 9am-12pm National College Fair, Washington State Convention Center

October 28th, 12pm-4pm *Register at ww w.nacacfairs.org/ ncf for details, times and list of colleges.

College Visits: All visits will be in the Career Center unless otherwise stated.

Sept 18th The Evergreen State College, both lunches

Sept 20th Oregon State University, both lunches

October 2nd Eastern Washington University, both lunches

October 3rd University of Washington-Bothell, 1st lunch only

October 12th Carroll College, during PACK in the Career Center.

October 13th College of Idaho, both lunches

October 16th The Evergreen State College, both lunches

Whitman College, 1st lunch only

October 20th Whitworth University, both lunches

October 23rd University of Portland, 1st lunch only

Western Washington University, 2nd lunch only

October 24th University of Idaho, 1st lunch only

Linfield College, 1st lunch only

Boise State University, both lunches

Montana State University, both lunches

(Location will be announced later.)

October 31st Central Washington University, both lunches

Pacific Lutheran University

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**Updates**

Seniors, if you are thinking about attending a four-year college or university, now is the time to take the SAT or ACT if you haven’t done so. You w ill register for these tests on their website. P lease read all the testing information carefully. You will need to upload a photo for your admission ticket.

SAT: collegeboard.org.

ACT: act.org

Test and registration dates can be found on the BHHS Counseling calendar, in the Career Center or on the individual testing websites. Please make sure to fill out which colleges you want your scores sent to. You get the first 4 free. If you wait and send scores after you have received them, there will be a $12/college fee. If you are on the Free/Reduced Lunch Program, see me for a test waiver before you sign up.

**Scholarship Bulletin**

AES Engineers Scholarship

October 6th Deadline

$500 Award How to Apply:

Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What

relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Submit essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com.

There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.

Horatio Alger National Scholarship and Horatio Alger State Scholarship-

Joseph Clark & Horatio Alger Endowment Fund October 25, 2017

As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives.

While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming

adversity, as well as have critical financial need. This is an online application and requires counselor assistance. For more information, go to

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/.

**Community Service**

30 hours of documented community service with a non-profit organization is a graduation requirement. A list of

organizations can be found on our website under the Academics tab along with the form. Community service activities in a governmental, non-profit, or bona fide charitable organization are appropriate.

Volunteer Tumwater The City of Tumwater has several opportunities for you to volunteer your time. This can be a one-time commitment or ongoing depending on the need. For more information, go to http://www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/departments/executive/city-programs/volunteer-programs/volunteer-tumwater and find out how you can help keep Tumwater beautiful.

Intercity Transit is seeking applications from youth (ages 15 -19) who are interested in serving on the Citizen Advisory Committee. If you are interested in public transportation and willing to become involved, please fill out the application found in the Career Center. You will receive a free bus pass during your term on the committee. Applications are due September 26th.

Boys and Girls Club and YMCA After School Programs are in need of tutors throughout the school year. See Mrs. Jones for more information.

Each student has a file in the Career Center where they can keep their community service forms safe. Forms can be found in the Career Center or online.

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ART

EXHIBITION

ALL WEEK LONG!

Tuesday thru Friday January 16th thru 19th

Periods 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 (No 5th period)

VISUAL ARTS (Rm. 75)

Each class period is a different show! (To see a particular artist’s work, follow his/her class schedule.)

Bring your camera! Meet the artists! Buy some art! Refreshments provided by the artists!

Would You Like to Volunteer?

Black Hills High School needs you! We are looking for community members to share their knowledge, experience, and skills with our youth. Volunteering at BHHS can take many forms: tutoring students in class or after school, supervising a small group, building positive connections at lunch or during our PACK study time, guest lecturing in classrooms, working with clubs, programs, sports, or activities--and more! Signing up to volunteer is a snap. The Tumwater School District website has a link to a volunteer application form that takes a couple minutes to complete. Once finished, contact Assistant Principal Jim Anderson via email (jim.anderson@tumwater.k12.wa.us) or phone to discuss the ways you might be able to support our efforts.

Pizza Klatch will resume on Tuesday, September 19th, in the Art Pod both lunches.

This is a safe and confidential space for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies to talk about gender, identity, bullying, social justice, heathy relationships and anything else going in your life – highs or lows

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YOU’RE INVITED

TO THE BHHS

“Spirit Fire”

Come join Black Hills High School for a good “Old Fashioned Spirit Fire” & Rally!

Plus join in a Parade of Wolves!

This is an all schools event including; BHHS, TMS, BLE, THE, MTS and BHHS

Alumni. Come and Enjoy the BBQ, Dunk Tank, Cotton Candy, Pop Corn, Face

Painting, Hay rides and FREE Mini Sports Clinics. This is a great way to show your support for all Wolves small & large, young and seasoned.

We start off with a PARADE of our Wolves! Athletic teams and clubs, to classrooms of kids

from the high school level down to grade school level are invited to participate in this BHHS tradition! That means any and all Wolves are invited to participate! Parade starts at 4:30 pm Sharp and arrives at 5 pm at BHHS. Staging begins 2 pm at Tumwater Middle

School. Remember! Wear your Wolves Fan Wear or Uniform!

This is a FUN, FAMILY & COMMUNITY Event meant to BUILD SPIRIT, CONNECT KIDS with their high school and EXPERIENCE the WOLF PACK PRIDE!!

Join us for the SPIRIT FIRE & help celebrate a great annual TRADITION!

SATURDAY

October 7th—4:30—8:00

Parade 4:00—4:30

BACK FIELD AT BHHS

SPONSORED BY: The K-12 Committee

with help from BHHS Booster & The Wolf Pack Football Booster Club

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Important Dates

September 13 School Picture Day September 13 Open House – 6:30 PM September 15 Club Fair during PACK September 19 Senior Class Meeting during PACK Sept. 25—29 Spirit Week September 30 Homecoming Dance October 2 Freshman Class Assembly during PACK October 7 Spirit Fire October 11 Senior Info Night 6:30 in PAC October 17 Jostens Order Day during lunches October 24 Picture Retakes October 26 & 27 Fall Play – 7:30 in PAC October 30 Bowling Starts November 2 Senior Photos Due November 2 Blood Drive all day November 2 & 3 Fall Play – 7:30 in PAC November 10 No School – Veterans Day Observation

Enroll in

Work Site Learning

Are you at least 16 years old?

Do you have a job?

Do you want to earn high school credit WHILE you are working?

What is Work Site Learning (WSL)?

Work Site Learning is an exciting program that affords students the opportunity to connect the knowledge and skills obtained in the classroom to those needed in the work environment.

WSL students earn 0.5 high school credit for each 180 reported hours they work.

There is no class to attend for these credits, but you must be previously or currently enrolled in a CTE class, and report your hours weekly.

Work Site Learning enrollment forms are available from: your counselor; the office; Mr. Derrig (before/after school; lunches; 6th period); or https://www.tumwater.k12.wa.us/Page/7254

Return completed forms to the main office or email to joe.derrig@tumwater.k12.wa.us .

Hours cannot be counted until the paperwork is turned in.

“The Tumwater School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Exec. Dir. Of Student Learning, 360-709-7030, 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512

Section 504/ADA Coordinator – Special Services Supervisor, 360-709-7040, 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512”