principal s message - tumwater school district...university of alaska, both lunches **senior news**...
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Dear Wolfpack Nation,
As we approach the end of October, I hope November finds you all well! It is important to understand how each of our students are doing through-out the year and very critical as we move in to the month of November. If you have not logged in to Skyward’s “Family Access”, please take time to do so now; review your son or daughter’s grades, assignments, attendance and assessments. Check with your student about classes, grades, and support during PACK time and email teachers as needed. We are always here to discuss your child’s progress. If you would like to have a weekly progress report sent to you, please set that up in family access through Skyward. In-order to turn on the weekly progress reports, login to family access and your student, then in the upper right corner click “My Account”. At the bottom of this new screen, you have the option to click: daily, weekly, or monthly progress reports. You can also select attendance options on this screen. As our fall sports wind down, we look forward to watching our athletes compete in the playoffs, and wish them the best of luck. GO Wolves! I am not sure if you have heard, but by winning the Pioneer Bowl on Friday, Oct. 19, our football team are the League Champions for the first time in school history. Tyler Kassell qualified for State in Golf. Our other fall sports teams have done well and are heading in to districts. In addition, our music department does an amazing job and they are deep into competition season. We also have an equestrian club, and they compete around the state; I am waiting to hear how they are doing. Our Drama department will be performing a play in November, please check our website to access that information. Reminder: November 4 we set our clocks back 1 hour to end daylight savings time. I do want to take time to thank you for sending us your amazing students every day. I enjoy seeing their success on a daily basis and it reaffirms that our society will be in great hands in the future. Like you, I get the privilege of seeing them “grow up” right before my eyes. You all have done a wonderful job raising some amazing people and I cherish the time I am able to work with them. Thank you. Have a Great November!
-Dave Myers - Principal
Principal’s Message
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November 2018
This exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.
The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant – girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie – and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself accused of witchcraft and is ultimately condemned with a host of others.
Performances are November 8, 9, 14 & 16, all at 7 p.m. in the Black Hills PAC. Tickets are $5.00 for students and seniors and $8.00 for adults.
For updates please see:
Twitter-BhhsTheatre
Instagram-blackhillstheatre
Black Hills High School Theatre Presents Arthur Miller’s
“The Crucible”
Attention Wolves Athletes!
Girls’ Bowling started October 29 and all other Winter sports start November 12. You must be registered and cleared by November 8 in order to turn out on November 12. Even if you played a fall sport, you will need to clear for the winter sport you want to play. Forms are available in the ASB office or online under athletics.
Any questions contact Bonnie in the ASB Office, 360-709-7810 or [email protected]
Thank you!
ART
EXHIBITION
ALL WEEK LONG!
Monday thru Friday
January 28th thru February 1st
Periods 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 (No 3rd 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!
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Career Center News
Susan Jones- Career Center Specialist
ASVAB Test will be given on December 13 @ 8am, in the Career Center. This test is a requirement if you join the military HOWEVER, it is not a commitment to the military. If you are thinking it may be an option for you, take the test. This is for juniors and seniors only. The test will start promptly at
8am. Please sign up in the Career Center.
Attention sophomores, Washington HOBY puts on a four-day leadership conference for high school sophomores that is packed with fun & innovative leadership activities. The purpose of the seminar is to prepare our country's high school sophomores to become effective, innovative, and ethical leaders in their home, schools, workplace and community. The conference will be held June 20-23 on the campus of WSU or Gonzaga. Interested students need to write a short essay on the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader. One student will be chosen to represent BHHS. Essay prompt can be picked up in the Career Center and must be returned to Mrs. Jones by Nov. 9.
Job Opportunities:
City of Tumwater Internship
The internship is to provide a student that has not previous work experience the opportunity to work and be exposed to an office environment. The schedule would be fulltime, Monday through Friday. The student needs to be at least 16 years of age. The position would work in a different department each afternoon and help with office support type tasks (filing, typing etc.). Interested students should see Mrs. Jones.
**Community Service** 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.
☺Tumwater Youth Program Orientation Schedule
11/7, 12/5, 1/9
All orientations are from 6-6:45pm at Tumwater City Hall.
You do not have to register to attend.
TYP Events:
11/02 Middle School Night @ Tumwater Middle School; 7-10 pm
11/16 Grade School Night @ Tumwater Middle School; 7-9:30 pm
12/07 Middle School Night @ Tumwater Middle School; 7-10 pm
12/14 Grade School Night @ Bush Middle School; 7-9:30 pm
01/04 Grade School Night @ Tumwater Middle School; 7-9:30 pm
01/11 Middle School Night @ Tumwater Middle School; 7-10 pm
01/25 Grade School Night @ Tumwater Middle School; 7-9:30 pm
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This Tumwater Parks and Rec sponsored program requires volunteers to attend an orientation at City Hall before volunteering at any TYP event. This is an awesome way to complete a grad requirement and give back to your community!
Tumwater Lions Club Christmas Tree Stand
Nov. 24-Dec 12 or when the trees are gone.
Shifts: 10AM-3PM or 3PM-7PM
Sign up is the Career Center.
This is a great opportunity to earn community service with a great community service club. See Mrs. Jones for More Information. Tumwater University Program
March 11, 18, and 25 from 6-9pm
Tumwater City Hall
Looking for a couple of students or a team of parent/student for each night of the event to help with set up, registration check-in, assisting presenters, moving and cleaning up rooms afterwards, etc. You can work
one night or multiple nights depending on their interest and availability. Interested students/parents can sign up to volunteer using this link: Tumwater University Student Ambassador Volunteer Registration.
Tumwater Middle School is in need of volunteers after school to help teachers w ith classroom preparations. You will need to complete the TSD Volunteer form. For more information, email Kristine Kaschube @ [email protected] or call 709.7504.
YMCA is looking for students to become a part of their volunteer family helping elementary school kids with homework and being a part of the activities after homework time. There is a required application. For more information, contact Jennifer Veitch @ [email protected].
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.
Upcoming Events:
College Visits: All students, no matter what grade, are invited to come and visit w ith college admission representative. You may bring your lunch with you.
Monday, November 5: The Evergreen State College, both lunches Tuesday, November 13: Oregon State University, both lunches University of Alaska, both lunches
**Senior News**
Seniors, please come to the Career Center and verify your name for your diploma. It must match your birth certificate.
Your first draft of your resume is due to Mrs. Jones by November 15
Seniors, if you are thinking about attending a four-year college or university, now is the time to
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take the SAT or ACT if you haven’t done so. You w ill register for these tests on their website. Please 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.
Juniors, please consider taking one of these tests this coming spring.
Test Dates: Register by: Test Dates: Register by: ACT: SAT: Dec 8 Nov 2 Nov 3 Oct 5 Feb 9 Jan 11 Dec 1 Nov 2 April 13 Mar 8 March 9 Feb 8 June 8 May 3 May 4 April 5 July 13 June 14 June 1 May 3
*Late registration is available with an extra fee. Check website for dates.
**Scholarship Bulletin** There are many more opportunities posted on the “Scholarship Bulletin” on the BHHS webpage.
https://www.tumwater.k12.wa.us/Page/2617
Prudential Spirit of Community Award November 6 Deadline
$1000 Award The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States’ largest youth recognition program
based exclusively on volunteer community service. To be eligible, you must: be in grades 5-12 as of November 6, be a legal resident of any U.S. state or Washington, D.C., have
engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred during the 12 months prior to the date of the application, submit a completed application to a school or the head of an official designated local organization by
November 6. For more information on this opportunity, please go to
https://spirit.prudential.com/apply/2019. Please put Mrs. Jones down as the BHHS contact. [email protected].
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
November 15 Deadline Eligibility:
You must be a current high school senior. High school graduates are not eligible. You must be a citizen of the United States on the date your application is submitted; permanent legal
resident status does not qualify. You must have taken either the ACT or SAT on or before October 27, 2018.
*Note: You do not have to be a member (or the dependent of a member) of the Elks to qualify. For more information, go to
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvsFAQ.cfm#Contest%20Procedures%20and%20Selection.
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Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Dec. 7 Deadline
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants to the program must meet all the following criteria:
• Must be a current high school senior graduating in 2019 residing within the current Comcast Corporation footprint.
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical college for the entire upcoming academic year 2019-2020.
• Have a demonstrated commitment to community service, outstanding qualities in character, integrity, and leadership.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). • Demonstrate financial need.
• Willing to agree and accept the terms and conditions set forth in the media release included as part of the scholarship acceptance form.
This online application is available at https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/leadersandachievers.
Tumwater Lions Club Scholarship Dec 14 Deadline
The Tumwater Lions Club will award one graduating senior from BHHS a $1000 scholarship. Eligibility requirements include completing the application and if chosen as a “Student of the Month”, give a
presentation to the club members. Application is available on the Scholarship Bulletin and in the Career Center.
The Woman’s Club of Olympia
Florence Brewer Memorial Scholarship January 11, 2019 Deadline
Criteria for this scholarship is good scholastic standing, financial need, evidence of dependability and motivation, good character, and attending an accredited college or university, or community college in the
state of Washington. This completed application must be received by the deadline. Application is available on the Scholarship
Bulletin.
Tumwater Soccer Club Scholarship Feb 15, 2019 Deadline
The Tumwater Soccer Club is offering up to a total of $4,000 in scholarships to be used for expenses for post High School education. Scholarship(s) will be awarded to the top scoring applicant(s). All candidates must
meet the following requirements. 1. Complete the attached application form. 2. Include an essay of less than 500 words addressing the theme “What youth soccer has meant to me.” 3. Mail the application form and the essay to:
Tumwater Soccer Club Scholarship PO Box 14304
Tumwater, WA 98511 Application is available on the Scholarship Bulletin
Opportunities are listed on the Scholarship Bulletin
*Scholarship information is updated on a weekly basis or as the information is received. Please check the Scholarship Bulletin on the BHHS website or Daily Bulletin for more opportunities and information.
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Chromebooks
Thanks to so many individuals, the distribution of Chromebooks to our students went well. The district’s technology department, our building’s Network Specialist, Nadine White, and library staff implemented the CB technology plan and checked out Chromebooks to all 850 students in one day. Cases and charging cords were provided too. Now that the year is fully underway, we are seeing most everyone on board with necessary care and maintenance. If a student does not come to school with their Chromebook charged, it may affect their ability to participate in certain class activities and/or assignments. Please make sure your child is in the routine of charging their device and bringing it to school each day. The library has a charging station; during PACK, lunch, and before school students can charge their device there.
The $25 Chromebook fee covers the first repair and helps reduce the cost of subsequent accidents. Fortunately, we have not had many Chromebooks need repair. We are grateful to have our students be responsible with them. I appreciate all our staff and students maintaining these Chromebooks. If you do have concerns, please contact your child’s teacher or counselor.
BHHS Cheerleaders
It has been another exciting season for our Black Hills Cheer Team! In October, they went to the University of Washington to perform at halftime. It was an all-day event practicing with over twenty teams. The girls then performed at halftime with the band. Senior Night was another spectacular night! We are so proud of our six seniors and the leadership they provide for our team! It was an especially great night because we DEFEATED the T-Birds in the PIONEER BOWL!!
We are currently practicing for competition season. Our first competition is November 10th down at Union. The girls have been working hard to elevate their level of stunt difficulty! All three of our stunt groups consistently hit libs and can throw baskets. We are confident that the team has what it takes to make it to state this year!!
If you would like to be a part of our team, tryouts are usually the last week before Spring Break. This year the dates for tryouts will be March 25-28.
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PACK TV
This week our Broadcast & Leadership class introduced PACK TV to our student body. PACK TV is a Broadcast Journalism CTE class where teens write, produce, and edit NEWS stories relevant to the teens of BHHS. Students use industry video cameras, lights, microphones, and editing software to capture the news relevant to the teens on our campus. Students may earn an Art or Occupational Ed. credit by completing the year long class.
You can find our PACK TV news by clicking on the PACK TV link on the BHHS Home Page under quick links PACK TV. Shows will air on Monday and Friday. Later this year we wish to also introduce a news maga-zine show titled "The Howler." Special thanks goes to students Parker Dean (Director) and Mia Whitcomb (Producer) for their leadership roles in our news classroom.
Search our YouTube channel: Black Hills High School Pack TV. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCji17bB58jetXNTG8vR0C6A
FRIDAY NEWS:Pledge and regular PACK TV news announcements (Highlighting Sports & Arts)
MONDAY NEWS:Pledge, regular announcements, Principal’s Corner, clubs, and community highlights.
BOYS’ GOLF
It was a honor and privilege to Coach the golfers and parents this year!!! I can’t say enough about all of
the teamwork the parents did for the Black Hills Golfers. Our boys were 10 -0 and the Eveco League
Champs this year and 3rd at districts, with Mason Lunsford, Jackson Fenner, Carson Hughes, and Tyler
Cassell scoring 87 team points against an elite field of competitors in Woodland. Tyler Cassell beat the
entire field at Districts and won MVP of the league for the 2nd straight year. Carson Hughes and Jackson
Fenner made 1st team all league this year. I am looking forward to our returning Freshman and other
classmen next year. I am so proud of all of these golfers. This season was a complete success. Adding
Jack Nicklaus Landon to the coaching staff was a huge part of our success.
Dave Potwin Head BHHS Golf Coach [email protected]
Greetings!
BloodworksNW will be having a blood drive on Wednesday, November 7th at:
Black Hills High School
7741 Little Rock Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
**Location: Gymnasium**
Time: 8:00am – 2:00pm
(Closed 10:00am – 10:45am for lunch)
To make an appointment – Dial 1.800.398.7888 x2
Sign up sheet and permission slips are available in the Main Office
Thank you for supporting the blood donation organization that supports our local hospitals!
When you donate, please remember to eat a good meal, drink plenty of water, and bring a pho-to I.D.
For more information about the donation process and the importance and impact of donating blood, check out the following links and share with your colleagues:
Find answers to questions about blood donation.
Look up basic eligibility info.
Full Day of School Friday, November 9
Due to conferences at the elementary and middle schools the Tumwater School District High Schools will be having a full day of school on Friday, November 9. School will be dismissed at 2:10 and we will have a regular PACK schedule that day.
November 4—19 Food Drive November 7 Blood Drive 8:00—2:00 in Small Gym November 8 & 9 Fall Play 7:00 in PAC November 9 School dismissed at 2:10 November 12 No School Veterans’ Day Observance November 12 Winter Sports Start November 14 Perception Day 7:40—10:55 November 14 Booster Club Meeting 6:30 in Staff Lounge November 14 & 16 Fall Play 7:00 in PAC November 15 BHHS Choir Concert 7:00 in PAC November 16 First Quarter Emds November 17 Capital City Jazz Festival November 21 Early Dismissal—10:15 November 22-23 No School Thanksgiving Break December 5 Band Concert 7:00 in PAC December 6 Winter Orchestra Concert 7:00 in PAC December 12 Booster Club Meeting 6:30 in Staff Lounge December 13 Winter Choir Concert 7:00 in PAC December 21—January 1 No School Winter Break
UPCOMING EVENTS
Senior Recognition Ads –
November 14 and December 13 from four to eight in the evening.
Congratulate your graduating senior with a custom ad in the yearbook. Graduates will treasure this lasting impression for years to come.
Our yearbook staff will design your personalized message with memorable photos, a special message or something unique!
Come prepared with materials to include:
Images (on flash drive, cd, or in print for us to scan)
A prepared message
When: November 15, 2017 – 4 to 8 PM
December 12, 2017 – 4 to 8 PM
Where: Mr. Derrig’s room (206). Best access for the ad nights through the back entrance where the busses drop and pick-up students. (Drive past the staff parking to the back of the building)
Cost: Full Page - $360
Half Page - $180
Quarter Page - $100
Eighth Page - $65
Yearbook News
MATH CENTER UPDATE
The Math Center just got a technology upgrade! The Math Center just received 3 computers and a subscription to the MVP homework help videos. These videos are produced by MVP (our adopted curriculum) and are available for Integrated 1, Integrated 2, and Integrated 3 students. We also have peer tutors ready to support students. The Math Center meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15-3:15.
Tumwater LIONS Holiday Assistance Tumwater LIONS Holiday Assistance Applications are available in the main office and the counseling office. All forms need to be completed and returned by November 16th. If you need support during the holiday season, please grab an application. Forms may also be found on our website under headlines.
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 Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Chris Woods, 360-709-7030, [email protected] and Section 504 Coordinator: Tammie Jensen-Tabor, 360-709-7040, [email protected]
Address: 621 Linwood Avenue SW, Tumwater, WA 98512