Dear Wolfpack Nation,

I hope November finds you well as we approach the middle of our first semester. It is important to understand how each of our students are doing through-out the year and very critical as we hit the month of November. If you have not been able to log in to “Family Access”, please take time to review your son or daughters grades, assignments, and assessments. Check in with them about how classes are going, and communicate with staff as needed. We are always open to discussing your child’s progress.

Our students at Black Hills High School are excelling both in and out of school. We try to recognize students for their accomplishments, large and small, everyday. This may be in the form of a personal congrats, to a twitter post, a shout out on our big screen in the Commons, at a student led assembly, or more formally in our BHHS Wolf Tracks.

I would like to recognize Junior Kim Perry for being selected as the YWCA Young Woman of Achievement Scholarship recipient. This is a huge honor and one in which Kimberly should be very proud of achieving. Also, we had a record number of students (19) selected this year for All State Choir and Band. We are extremely proud of the following students for achieving this level of skill. Choir: Emmelyn Affeldt, Kylie Bell, Nolan Harris, Jacob Noonan, Anna Schrieve, Samantha Schwartz, and Kate Zeldenrust. Band: Callie Bianco, Alex Bogacz, Jillian Emerson, Emma Lindemeier, Brooke Hawkes, Sophia Kelly, Brendan Lynch, Deven Nieves-Noel, Taylor Reno, Piper Shier, Aidan Swenson, and Jordan Vanbrunt. Congrats and good luck at the competition. Our athletic teams are now in playoffs and every team in the fall season has made it to districts in some fashion. We have both individuals (tennis, golf, cross country, swimming, and diving,) and complete teams (volleyball, girls’ soccer, and football) that are still alive and representing BHHS athletically. We are proud of them and wish them all the best as they move forward. Go Wolves!

As parents, we are always looking for helpful resources when it comes to keeping up with technology. Officer Liska has shared with me a cell phone app that many of you might be interested in. There are several apps out there that seem very useful for assisting teens with appropriate use of cell phones both at home and at school. This particular App will block out specific time periods throughout the day when their student will not be able to access apps on the phone. See the article on page 8 of this newsletter for one that Officer Liska recommends.

I do want to take time to thank you for sending us amazing students on a daily basis. Every weekday I am refreshed by your sons and daughters and the incredible things they accomplish and achieve. 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 2015

October Students of the Month

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Aaron Lofgren

Arts

Taylor Reed

PE

Sierra Ratcliff

History

Katee Crook

Language Arts

Cedric Cunningham

PE

Angela Pratt

Math

Layla Warner

Science

Bryan Nemeth

Video Productions

Emily Feek

World Languages

Cold and flu season is here!! Please note the following health tips to avoid illness this season:

*WASH YOUR HANDS! Thoroughly and frequently!

*Use hand sanitizer when you can’t wash.

*Keep your hands away from your face.

*Cover your cough with your elbow…. not your hands.

*Stay home when you are ill….you should be fever-free at least 24 hours before returning to school.

*Avoid sharing food and drinks

*Get a flu shot!

*Remember that all medications, (prescription and over the counter), must have a physician’s

note, parent permission, be in the original bottle, and be administered through the Wellness

Center.

Well Wishes from the Wellness Center

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Career Center News

Seniors: get your resume to Mrs. Jones by November 20th.

Running Start Verification forms for winter quarter need to be completed and signed by your counselor and re-turned to SPSCC before December 15th. You risk being dropped from your classes if you miss this deadline. You need

to access your SPSCC email for instructions on how to register through the new portal.

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth Program

This is an opportunity for you to earn an all-expense paid trip to New York City and the United Nations. This is open to 16 or 17 year old sophomores and juniors. For more information, visit the website @ www.unpilgrimage.org or

www.ioof.org. Applications are available in the Career Center and are due before December 5th.

*****Check out the new “JOBS” board in the Career Center.*****

Several opportunities have been posted since school started.

Community Service Opportunities: *West Bay Park

Saturday, November 7, 10am - 1pm West Bay Park needs your help! Weeding and removing invasive Morning Glory will be the focus in this beautiful water-

front park. Meet at the bike shelter, 700 West Bay Drive NW. Limited parking is available.

☺Tumwater Youth Program Grade School Activity Night

Friday, November 6th, 6:30-9:30pm Tumwater Middle School

Tumwater Youth Programs Orientation

Thursday, November 12th, 6-6:45pm

Tumwater City Hall, Parks Department You must complete this before volunteering at an activity. You must be a junior or senior to volunteer for the middle

school events.

☺Tumwater Youth Program Middle School Late Night

November 20th, 6:30-10pm Tumwater Middle School

*Madison Scenic Park Saturday, November 14, 10am - 1pm

Saturday, November 21, 10am – 1pm Lend a hand at Madison Scenic Park! Weeding and removing invasive Morning Glory and Himalayan Blackberry will be

the focus at this scenic park. Join us for one or both work parties! Meet at the top of the paved path, 1600 10th Ave SE.

Limited parking is available.

Tumwater Lions Club Christmas Tree Stand November 28th-13th or when the trees are gone.

11am-7pm daily, 4 hour shifts Southgate Ace Hardware Store, Tumwater

You must sign up in the Career Center to volunteer.

☺Tumwater Youth Program Grade School Activity Night

Friday, December 4th, 6:30-9:30pm

Tumwater Middle School

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☺Tumwater Youth Program Middle School Late Night

December 11th, 6:30-10pm Bush Middle School

Tumwater Youth Programs Orientation Thursday, December 17th, 6-6:45pm

Tumwater City Hall, Parks Department You must complete this before volunteering at an activity. You must be a junior or senior to volunteer for

the middle school events.

Studio West Dance Theater

Monday, December 21, 1-4pm The theater is in need of 10 STRONG individuals to help unload their Nutcracker set from the moving truck. You will

meet at their warehouse which is located on Black Lake Blvd. The address is 2621 Parkmont LN SW. Off of Black Lake Blvd, turn onto 12th CT (which is right before Evergreen Christian School/Church), Turn RT onto Park-

mont LN SW, Turn Left to stay on Parkmont LN SW to the warehouse.

To sign up, go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044BABA62BA7F85-setand. *For all work parties, please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy. Youth under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult and all youth under 18 years must have a signed Waiver and Medical Alert or have a parents' signature on the sign-in roster at the project work site. Forms can be found on our website un-der Community Service Opportunities

☺Tumwater Youth Programs has a mandatory Orientation that all volunteers must complete before participating in any activity. Scholarship Opportunities:

South Sound Lions Youth Essay Contest November 6th Deadline

This essay contest is open to all high students, 16 (by July 25, 2016) and older. It is a two part process. The applica-

tion is due on November 6th and the essay is due December 31st. The essay prompt is “Freedom: What that means to me”. The winner of this contest will receive 4-6 week as well as a grant to cover the cost of the travel package. You

must have a passport to go on this trip. More information and applications can be found at http://www.lionsyouthexchange.org/ or in the Career Center. Applications may be turned into the Career Center but

essays must be turned in by the student to the address found on the application.

Tumwater Lions Club Educational Scholarship

November 13th Deadline $750 Award

The Tumwater Lions Club will award 2 scholarships to BHHS seniors. Selected “Student of the Month” are required to

make a presentation to the club at their monthly meeting in the spring. Winners will be announced following their meeting.

Sullivan Leadership Award

Nov. 15th Deadline This award will be awarded to students who plan on attending Seattle University and meet the criteria. It will be

awarded based on academic excellence, service and leadership. The application must be completed along with an Early

Action admissions application on or before November 15th. Candidates are required to attend the Sullivan Leader’s Day competition on Jan. 17th. For more information or the required applications, go to www.seattleu.edu/sullivan.

Reminder that transcripts need to be requested by filling out the Transcript Request form. Forms are in the

Counseling Center. Please return signed forms to Mrs. Lovely. There is a 24 hour turn around and SAT/ACT scores sent

with transcripts are UNOFFICIAL. Official scores must be sent through the testing website. The first 2 are free with a $2/transcript thereafter.

Callie Bianco

Brendan Lynch

Jillian Emerson

Deven Nieves-Noel

Emma Lindemeier

Taylor Reno

Sophia Kelly

Piper Shier Aidan Swenson Jordan Vanbrunt

Brooke Hawkes

Alexandra Bogacz

All-State Band and Choir Musicians Announced

The following students auditioned for the All-State Band and Choir. There were over 2500 applicants from around the state

and BHHS had 19 musicians make it. They will be performing in Yakima over President’s Day weekend in February.

Emmelyn Affeldt

Kylie Bell Nolan Harris Jacob Noonan

Anna Schrieve Samantha Schwartz

Kate Zeldenrust

Tumwater School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age,

veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog

guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy

Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries may be made to: Kim Howard, Compliance Coordinator at 360-709-

7000, 621 Linwood Ave. SW, Tumwater, WA 98512

The BHHS Swim and Dive team is finishing off another great season, and one of their most successful in a decade. The team had 11 individual district qualifiers. This is an increase from 5 last year, and 3 the year before. Leading the team

are captains Cynthia Quinn, Josie Krysinski, and Leah Rietema, who all qualified for districts in the maximum of two

events. Following districts will be the State championship meet at the King County Aquatic Center, where the team hopes to send two relays and several individuals to the championships.

If you are interested in swim and dive, or interested in helping the team, feel free to contact Coach Valz at

henry.valz@tumwater.k12.wa.us for more information. GO WOLVES!

Open Gyms are available Tuesdays and Thursdays until end of February from 7-9PM.

Open to all Tumwater School District Students.

Additional information contact Coach Nikki Winkley at nikki.winkley@tumwater.k12.wa.us

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Swim and Dive

Open Gyms

Attention Wolves Athletes!

Winter sports will begin 11/16/15. You must be registered and cleared prior to that day in order to turn out. 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 bonnie.center@tumwater.k12.wa

Thank you!

Parental Control for Cell Phones by Detective Chuck Liska

I often get asked about parental control apps for cell phones. There are several of them out there that seem very

useful for assisting teens with appropriate use of cell phones both at home and at school. This one: OurPact – Parental Control and Device Management for iOS Devices: Block Apps, Block Internet, and Schedule

Device Use for Your Child by ParentsWare https://appsto.re/us/Kvv34.i was shared with me. This may be of some assistance for parents that are concerned about cell phone use in class or maybe in your own home! This app

allows parents to block out specific time periods throughout the day when their child will not be able to access apps on

the phone…..like during class or the school day. As a parent 4 children I know how frustrating cell phone issues can be. I will continue to look for ways to assist with this issue that has becoming increasingly problematic.

Joslin Lindsay was selected by the WIAA to be an Athlete of the Week for week 7. Joslin, a senior, is on the Varsity

Soccer team. She scored a game winning goal in the 79th

minute against Tumwater on October 13th. This goal broke the school’s career record. She then had two more goals in

a match against Fort Vancouver.

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Congratulations Joslin Lindsay!

YWCA Honors Kimberly Perry With Their Annual Young Woman

of Achievement Award

Kimberly has possessed a love of science and medicine her whole life and is a tremendous example of a girl without limits! She is currently a junior at Black Hills High School and is enrolled in the Running Start Program at South Puget Sound Community College. Kimberly has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her entire academic career while taking on AP and Honors-level classes.

Kimberly has always been deeply involved in her school and local community, showing a passion for community service and involvement from a very young age. Starting in elementary school, she peer mentored students with autism- playing, reading, and doing schoolwork with them. This passion for serving her fellow students carried on to middle school where she served as president of Builder’s Club, a Kiwanis International Middle School Program, and Change Makers, an anti-bullying and harassment club, in 8th grade. Going into high school, Kimberly promptly joined Key Club where she became Vice President her first year. Now a junior, Kimberly has been Co-President of Black Hills High School Key Club for the past two years. She organizes and leads volunteer activities and fundraisers through Key Club International with her Co-President. Since starting at high school, Kimberly has accumulated nearly 350 community service hours. She frequently volunteers with the Thurston County Food Bank, Olympia and Tumwater Parks and Recreation Departments, and the YWCA Girls Without Limits! Program.

Kimberly is an 8-year member of the Girls Without Limits! Program at the YWCA. She has a passion for STEM and she has served as a GWOL Jr. Counselor for the past three years, dedicating her summers to empowering and encouraging girls who are interested in STEM. She leads by example and is a wonderful role model for campers. On top of her love for the STEM aspects of this program, she is also very passionate about all other characteristics of the YWCA as a whole, including eliminating gender and racial inequality, women empowerment, and supporting your community.

Kimberly plans on graduating in 2017 with her high school degree and an Associate in Biology, heading to medical school shortly thereafter. She plans to major in biochemistry, with a possible double minor in microbiology and American Sign Language or Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, then continuing on to medical school.

As part of her award, Kimberly will receive the 2015 Mary P. Dolciani Young Woman of Achievement Scholarship, awarded annually to a young woman who has participated in the YWCA Girls Without Limits Program. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support to a young woman who has the aptitude and interest in pursuing a college major and career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).

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36 DECA Students attend Fall Leadership Conference 2015

Each year, approximately 2,000 DECA students

from across Washington come together in Seattle

for the DECA Fall Leadership Conference. This

year, the Black Hills DECA chapter, led by

marketing teacher and advisor Brenda Knowlton,

sent 36 students and 4 advisors to participate in

this conference. This was the largest conference

turn out Black Hills has ever had. These students

and advisors had the chance to go see the Seattle Sounders play on

Sunday night, attend breakout sessions led by business professionals

Monday, and even hear keynote speakers, including Patti Dobrowski,

who has been featured on TEDxTalks. The Fall Leadership Conference

otherwise referred to as FLC, is a practical and enjoyable experience

that is one of the best ways for new students to understand what

DECA is all about. In addition to the breakout sessions, student’s also

got the chance to put their knowledge in to practice during mock

interviews and mock roleplays. There is also a vendor fair, where

students had the chance to sample new products and network with

businesses or colleges. Overall, our 36 student’s had a wonderful time, and it was an awesome and

unforgettable experience to kick off the DECA year with a bang.

Students Tristan Shank, Juyeon Kim, and

Callie Bianco having fun in the photo booth

sponsored by Digi Photos at the vendor fair

All 36 students headed to CenturyLink field for the Sounder’s

game

Closed Campus—Students Must Leave and/or Return through Attendance Office

BHHS is a closed campus. Students are required to be on campus from the first bell until dismissal. If there are circumstances such as illness, an appointment or family matters that cause students to arrive late or leave early, the Attendance Office has to record it. If there were a lockdown, disaster or other emergency, and school personnel did not know your student was off campus, we would search for him/her. It is important, even when you personally give your student permission to leave, to call the Attendance Office at 709-7815 to let us know they have your permission to leave and we will get a note to them. Please remember to give us as much advanced notice as possible so we can get a note to your student with plenty of time to leave, particularly for an appointment. If you have questions, please contact Jill Bender in the Attendance

November 17 DECA Marketing Summit

November 17 Choir Concert

7:00 in PAC

November 19 Perception Day

November 19 Senior Ad Night

4:00—8:00 in Room 107

November 21

Capital City Jazz Festival

November 25 Early Dismissal—10:15

November 26—27

No School

Thanksgiving Break

December 8 Senior Ad Night

4:00—8:00 in Room 107

November 2—23 Food Drive

November 9 BHAM Meeting

6:30 in BHHS Band Room

November 9 Senior Class Parent Meeting

6:30 in Staff Lounge

November 11

No School Veterans’ Day

November 12 Booster Club Meeting

6:30 in Staff Lounge

November 14 Wolf Country Holiday Happening

9:00—4:00 at BHHS

November 16

Winter Sports Start

December 9 Booster Club Meeting

6:30 in Staff Lounge

December 10

Band Concert 7:00 in PAC

December 14

BHAM Meeting

6:30 in BHHS Band Room

December 14 Senior Class Parent Meeting

6:30 in Staff Lounge

December 16

Winter Choir Concert 7:00 in PAC

December 21—January 3

No School

Winter Break

UPCOMING EVENTS

Senior Ad Nights: Congratulate your senior with a custom ad in the 2015-2016 yearbook. This lasting impression will be

treasured by graduates for years to come.

During our Senior Ad Nights, our yearbook staff will design your personalized message with baby photos, a special message, or something unique! Come prepared with materials to include in the ad.

When:

Thursday November 19 - 4 to 8 PM

Tuesday December 8 - 4 to 8 PM

Choose the date that works the best for you.

Please bring:

Images (on a flash drive, cd, or in print for us to scan).

A prepared message

Where:

Mr. Derrig’s Room (107). 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

1/4 page - $100

1/8 page - $65

Yearbook News