April 3, 2015 Important Links Keep up to date on everything “Red

April 3, 2015
Important Links
Keep up to date on
everything “Red
Raider” with these
helpful links.
Bellingham High
School
Bellingham School
District
Hello Red Raider FamiliesWith the end of third quarter upon us, we are officially three quarters of the
way through the 2014-15 school year. Students have been wrapping up work with
their teachers in preparation for third quarter grades being completed and
counselors have been working with students preparing schedules for next school
year. This is an exciting time as all of our students begin to think about what is
next for them!
Our Counseling Office has just completed the scheduling process with the
incoming classes of 2016-2019. There are a few reminders of specific interest to
the incoming senior class, but that provide a good preview for all students, that
the Counseling Office wanted to share:
Class of 2016 — Now is the time to start preparing for your senior year!
Visiting the Federal Student Aid website is a great first step.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/prepare-for-college/checklists/11th-grade
A few other ways you can get started now…
 Research colleges
Transportation
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Register to take college entrance exams if required—SAT and/or ACT
Counseling Office
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If your desired college uses the Common Application, you can start now.
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Playing sports in college? Register at the NCAA eligibility center.
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Check out the BHS College & Career Center in person and on the web.

Complete an academic resume to use when asking for letters of
recommendation. You can pick up an outline and guide at the BHS College &
Career Center.
Homework Help
Career Center
Scholarship
Information
Sports Schedules NWC
Athletics
Teachers
Red Raider PTSA
We sincerely hope that everyone has an enjoyable Spring Break and returns on
April 13th ready to finish the school year strong!
BestStephanie Hawley
Administrative Intern
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) to the Superintendent includes two
representatives from each school. The group meets monthly and anyone is
welcome to attend. Meeting minutes are posted online. During the March
meeting, the committee received updates about the work on school schedules
and how we are continuing to pursue other options to achieve our goals: A later
start time for high school supported by medical research, flexible high school
scheduling to meet the state’s new 24-credit graduation requirements, and more
course/elective options for middle and high school students.
We Believe In:
Treating all members of the BHS Community with dignity and respect... Taking care of this great place… Producing quality work…
Sports
Nighthow
Tues., May 26th @ 5:30 in the BHS
Tell Physical
your friends
Gym.
Athletes
wanting
to sign up need to complete the
they can receive a copy
sports physical form (available at the ASB or Activities
of the Red Raider Alert!
Offices)and return the completed form and $10.00 to the
Send
request
ASB
Officeaby
the endto:
of school, Mon., May 25th. The fee
eric.bachmeier@bellinghamschools.org
for sign-ups the evening of the physicals is $20.00.
For Information on ordering, please contact a member
of the Dance Team or the ASB Office @ 676-5006.
Baskets will be delivered the first week of May.
ATTENTION ALL SENIOR FAMILIES!
The first chance for seniors to wear their graduation gown is
Monday, June 15th, at 7:00pm for Class of 2015 Baccalaureate.
Save the date and more details will be coming in the mail!
Bellingham Red Raider Spring Jr. Golf Camp
3-5pm April 25, 26 and May 2,3 (Sat. and Sun.)
At Sudden Valley Golf Course
Boys and Girls 3rd—8th grade, $100 (includes T-shirt)
Senior Justina Allen was named the WIAA 2A Softball Athlete of the Week for
this past week. During 4 games last week, Justina was very productive for
the Red Raiders. She had a .733 batting average, 3 doubles, 5 runs scored,
12 runs batted in, and committed no errors on defense. Nice work, Justina!
The PTSA has been busy this 2014/2015 school year; I am excited to report that the PTSA is currently 200 members strong! This
shows us that the bridge between families and schools in our community are going stronger. Together we are working toward
improving our school programs to benefit our students. It is our overall purpose to make every student's potential a reality by
engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all students. This year we have had the opportunity to fund
the following programs:
·
Staff appreciation meals
·
Support auction, baseball & football booster clubs
·
$1,000 to InvestEd to support direct student needs
·
Mannequins for CPR Class
·
Art supplies for new watercolor class
·
Centrifuge (for DNR sampling)
·
Bus passes for tutoring center
·
Guest speakers/events (Suicide Prevention, Decoding Dyslexia)
·
Scholarships, field trips, student support, and theater productions
We are looking forward to the rest of the year has to bring!
Thursday April 30th
Red Raider Diamond Club
Please like us! Your
Red Raider PTSA has a
Facebook site – join
today @ Bellingham
High School Red
Raiders PTSA.
WHAT:
WHEN:
WHERE:
WHY:

12th Annual Red Raider Baseball Golf Tournament Fundraiser
April 26, 2015 @ 8:30 AM – Shotgun Start (4-person Scramble)
Sudden Valley Golf Course
To raise money for future BHS Baseball team expenditures
PLEASE CONTACT MARTY RASMUSSEN, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR FOR DETAILS
-- (360) 927-9528
** ALSO CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE -- “RED RAIDER DIAMOND CLUB”
20% DISCOUNT ON COST OF ENTRY FOR BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL
Empty Bowls
Old World DELI
5:30-8:00pm with a beautiful
Silent Auction
($15.00 donation goes to Food
Bank and Maple Alley Inn)
This year students are
donating bowls and Whatcom
Artists of Clay and Kiln are
sponsoring the event.
Hope to see you there!