Greetings Parents and Guardians, We had a great opening week and I am looking forward to a successful year. We have several new staff to join our wolf pack family and you will learn more about them in this edition of Wolf Tracks. You will also have chance to meet them at our Open House, September 18, 2013. I heartily welcome our incoming ninth graders and new students! Our freshman did a great job showing school spirit at our opening day assembly! Great job freshman! BHHS is proud of our students, staff and community and the character that exemplifies our P.A.C.K pillars of pride, academics character and kindness. We will continue to pursue excellence and success for every student as outlined in our district’s mission of Continuous Learning in a Caring, Engaging Environment. At BHHS, we encourage every student to develop the qualities that exemplify P.A.C.K Pillars of Pride in your school and community, high expectations for Academic achievement, and Character and Kindness that goes beyond the self to make a difference in the lives of others. Our staff continues to collaborate and set high expectations as we continuously look for ways to more effectively meet the needs of every single learner. It is our desire that every student be successful and we will do whatever we can to provide the support structures needed as we work together with parents and students to assist them in experiencing success at BHHS. Many of you are already familiar with our PACK time, but for those who are new, PACK time is a 30 minute time period within our school structured day for students to work on academics: homework, assignments, reading novels, working on projects etc. This “study time” allows “time” for interventions as well as “time” for every student to work on his/her studies. At the end of period 2, students have a 4 minute passing time before reporting back to their period 2 classroom. Those assigned a specific intervention are to report to their assigned location. We will begin the year with interventions in math, reading and writing and students identified will be assigned to a specific location for extra “targeted” support. At scheduled times throughout the year, different interventions and enrichment opportunities will be provided based on need. For example, as our AP exams draw closer in the spring, we may offer an intervention session that allows AP students time to meet on designated days during this second period “study” time so they can meet for additional study sessions. This week we are having class meetings to go over PACK Traits, CHAMPS, 10/10, Start on Time, and discipline and grading information. Black Hills is a great school with a talented staff and high expectations. We are proud of the level of commitment by our students, parents and staff to make this the best possible experience for every kid every day. The quality of your student’s experience is dependent upon choices; so please encourage your student to get involved and explore various options. We have a great music program both instrumental and choral, as well as a strong drama program. I want to encourage every student to try different electives that range from business and marketing, digital media, robotics, and leadership, to art, journalism, yearbook, sports medicine, child development, and physical education. Volunteer as a peer tutor and serve someone who could really use the support. Challenge yourself academically by trying a dual college credit course, or taking four years of math, science and/or world language. In addition, turn out for a sport or see a coach about being a helper on the team or get out and support your peers and the school as an enthusiastic fan. You make the difference by the choices you make so get involved. We have included in this edition of Wolf Tracks information about our upcoming Sprit Fire and Open House and an invitation to join Boosters. I hope you will join us at both events and sign up for Boosters. During our opening session at Open House, Mrs. Sue Anderson, our new assistant principal, will share information about our new grading policy. Mrs.

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Dilworth will be available in the Career Center to address questions and needs pertaining to Family Access. If you do not have a code to access Skyward for Parents, please contact Mrs. Jones in our Career Center. Family Access allows you to monitor your student’s attendance, discipline and academic progress. So, please mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Every Tuesday beginning October 1, 2013, the automated progress reports will begin. The most updated time to check progress will be on Tuesdays. Please, note that it is important we receive your updated emergency cards and information. Often times we do not receive these back and it is very important that we have these. Welcome back and thank you for your positive support and commitment to our school. I look forward to seeing you at our various school activities and events throughout the year. Respectfully, Dr. Kerry Mance BHHS Principal “Every Kid, Every Day”

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What is the Booster Club and how is it different from other parent groups?

We get this question a lot. The Booster Club is the nonprofit umbrella organization for all the sports, clubs and activity groups outside of ASB. If your student is in a sport, you most likely have been asked to help at a fundraiser, work the concession stand, encourage the sale of Gold Cards, etc. We act as treasurer for most of our clubs and sports. A few have their own nonprofit status in place. The Booster Club does not do an organized fundraiser for the club. We run the auction where all teams and clubs are encouraged to procure items for their own group. They receive 90% of the profits from the items they procure. Booster Club takes 10% to cover expenses and add a little to our general fund. The rest of the general fund is made up of your $10 donations.

We have the goal of doing projects and creating traditions at Black Hills that will last for years to come. Our projects include:

The Wall of Pride at the District Stadium (It is OUR stadium too J) The Wolf Pack paint on the entrance road The Spirit Fire celebration Grants available for PACK time activities and assemblies We are only limited by our funding. Even if you have very little time to volunteer, your $10 donation would be a great benefit to our school.

Please consider becoming a member. Like our Facebook page to stay up on the happenings at BHHS.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Hills-High-School-Booster-Club/124885500951210?ref=hl

Please don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions. I may be able to help send you to the right personJ

Go Wolves!

Gigi Duff

705-4982

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Wolf Pack Pride

Booster Club Membership

Become a Black Hills Booster Club member to support our school, athletics, clubs and activities. The BHHS Boosters are on the way to help make Black Hills High School a school of excellence in all aspects. Black Hills High is becoming a cornerstone for our community bringing our elementary and middle schools together to build pride and a sense of belonging through our K-12 committee. We want to support the efforts to benefit ALL students at Black Hills. We need your support. With your $10 family membership, you will help maintain our Wall of Pride in the District Stadium, Wolf Pack paint on the entrance road, the Spirit Fire celebration, grants for in school activities and assemblies. You will also receive a Booster window decal to show your school spirit. Parents of seniors can enter to win one of two $250 Booster Club Scholarships.

Join the Black Hills Booster Club today! Name ______________________________

Student Name________________________ Yr in school _________

Email ______________________________

Phone______________________________

Would you like a window decal? Y N

$10 Family Membership Paid _____

Additional donation _______

Drop this flyer and payment off at the ASB office at BHHS or bring it to our Booster Club meeting which is the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

Like Us on Facebook – Black Hills High School Booster Club

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WELCOME NEW STAFF

Maggi Barrett—Attendance Office— I have been an executive secretary for more than 30 years. Some of my favorite jobs were for Mattel Toys and Lorimar Telepictures on the MGM lot. I have performed in musical theater, as well as comedies and dramas, since I was in high school. Some of the leads I played were Sally Bowles in Cabaret, Roxie Hart in Chicago, Anita in West Side Story, and Aldonza in Man of La Mancha. I have a daughter in the US Air Force who is a member of security forces.

Michael Deel — Para Educator—Came to us from Michael T. Simmons

Joe Derrig—Business Education— I’m a 1974 grad from West High School in Bremerton (yes that’s 40 years). I sing lead (2nd tenor) with The Harmony Kings in Federal Way. I have two grown sons, Jason and Aaron, a grandson, Jaymason, and am married to my best friend and the love of my life Terry for the last 32 years.

Vicki Johnson—Health Room -

Michael Moore—ISS— I am a 2001 graduate from Olympia High School, a 2008 graduate from The Evergreen State College and am currently in the Master’s in Counseling Program at St. Martin’s University. I have also coached high school boys and collegiate woman’s basketball for the last 12 years. I am also eager and excited to be back at Black Hills as the In School Suspension Supervisor to help assist students in their array of daily struggles that they will present to the I.S.S. classroom.

Leo O’Leary—Para Educator – I graduated from Linfield College with three degrees in the field of education, and most recently worked for the Washington State Legislative Page School. I am going into my third season as Black Hills’ baseball coach and has been hired as a para-educator for the 2013-2014 school year.

David Parascand— Math—I'm the first BHHS alumni to return as a teacher. In my spare time I play acoustic guitar, run, and play soccer. Most of my time though is spent wrangling my two sons ages 4 and almost 2.

Angelique Rigsbee—Para Educator—I love to go camping at the beach in OR and Ride quads with my Husband Scott and my Kids (Mersadies, Jared, Jacob, Marissa, Jase, my son in-law Gavin, and One grandchild name Lennox) I’m looking forward to meeting my second grandchild come February . I’m a very proud parent and grandparent.

Rochelle Shelman— Spanish— Graduated from Western Washington University. I have 3 grown children. The eldest was just married this past summer. I have traveled with high school students to Peru, Spain, Costa Rica and Mexico and lived and worked in Bolivia. My husband is a counselor for the state.

David Virak—Special Ed— Came to us from Tumwater West

Dominic Yarrington—English and Social Studies— I am a graduate of Eastern Washington University and I love to play golf in my spare time.

NEW LOOK TO PROGRESS REPORTS

The progress reports you’ll be receiving this year will look a little bit different than those you’ve seen in the past. In order to ensure the consistency, accuracy, and fairness of grades awarded in the Tumwater School District, in June the Board of Direc-tors approved revisions to the district’s policy on Grading and Reporting. The revised policy requires:

the separation of academic and nonacademic indicators, multiple opportunities to demonstrate proficiency, the elimination of group scores, and consistency within and among courses, grade levels, departments, schools, and the district.

District-wide procedures that support the policy provide guidelines for reporting nonacademic indicators (cooperation, punctu-ality, preparation, participation, and work completion). They also include a common grading scale for academic grades and guidelines for test retakes, if offered. The procedures distinguish between formative “practice” scores (e.g., homework, class-work, quizzes) and summative scores (e.g., tests, projects, papers, lab reports), and limits the former to a maximum of 10% of the grade to ensure that students aren’t penalized for practice.

A link to the new grading and reporting procedures is on the BHHS home page. We’ll be talking more about them at Open House on September 18. Should you have questions, please contact Sue Anderson, Assistant Principal, at 709-7807 or sue.anderson@tumwater.k12.wa.us

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CAREER CENTER NEWS

Running Start Students

There is a mandatory meeting for all seniors who are in the Running Start program and do not have Senior English here at BHHS on Thursday, September 19th at either 10:00 am or 1:00 pm in the Career Center. You will receive informa-tion on graduation requirements, Senior Exit Interview as well as college, scholarships and financial aid.

Any junior who is Running Start and does not have Junior Social Studies here at BHHS is also invited to come and get the information that will be handed out to juniors in October.

Classroom Visits

Counselor Jan Polodna and I will be visiting seniors during their English class the week of September 23rd and juniors during their History class the week of October 7th. Students will be receiving information about graduation require-ments, community service, SAT, ACT and PSAT testing as well as college and scholarship requirements and deadlines.

Sophomores and Juniors

PSAT is coming up. Please look for the date and details in the Daily Bulletin as well as in our morning announcements. The cost is $20. Payment can be made at the ASB office.

Important Dates:

September 22- College Fair at the Washington State Fair (formally known as the Puyallup) This is a great opportunity for juniors and seniors to meet with different admission counselors from colleges around the state. More information in the Career Center.

*Admissions Counselors will be stopping in during lunches to visit BHHS throughout the fall. Watch the Daily Bulletin for dates and times.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

The Lady Wolves basketball program had an exciting summer traveling to 4 tournaments, summer league, and Team camp at the University of Portland. With the addition of 10 incoming freshman and 12 returners playing this summer, these Lady Wolves represented Black Hills basketball at a high level.

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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 18th

6:00—6:30 p.m. Optional Informational Sessions Room 121—Darla Knutzen will be giving a presentation/workshop to parents regarding math resources. Career Center— Family Access Information Staff Lounge—Grading policy question and answer session Outside PAC—Spirit Wear Sale 6:30—6:55 p.m. Welcome and What’s New (PAC)

7:10—8:30 p.m. Parents will attend their son/daughter’s classes in which teachers will present a class syllabus and share program highlights

Period 1 7:10—7:20

Period 2 7:24—7:34

Period 3 7:38—7:48

Period 4 7:52—8:02

Period 5 8:06—8:16

Period 6 8:20—8:30

Parents it is important before you come to Open House, please go online to write down your students schedule and bring that with you

We look forward to seeing you on September 18th

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ART EXHIBITIONSEXHIBITIONS

2 DAYS ONLY!!!

Thursday and Friday

January 23rd and 24th

Periods 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (no 6th 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!

Refreshments provided by the artists

Glee Star Benefit Concert at Black Hills High School Derik Nelson, the lead guitarist of Glee and his band will be hosting a benefit concert in the BHHS Performing Art Center on Sunday, Sept. 22nd The doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Bronze, Silver and gold tickets can be purchased at the BHHS ASB financial office (bonnie.center@tumwater.k12.wa.us or 360-709-7810) for more information. Elementary, middle school, high school as well as adults and community members are strongly encouraged to attend. This will be an amazing multimedia concert as well as an outstanding way to benefit the BHHS Fine Arts department. When we sell out, we plan to raise over two thousand dollars. More information may be found at deriknelson.com/tour. Derik is a former BHHS student.

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BHHS Championship Boys' Golf 2013 “Off to a Fast Start”

The Black Hills boys' golf team was recently crowned Champions of the 2013 Thunderbird Invitational on Thursday, Au-gust 29 at the Home Course in Dupont . The tournament included seven teams from the greater Western Washington area. Returning multiple State competitor, Jake Shier placed second overall and Ryan Waldron was in the top five indi-vidually. The current Wolves team has a nice blend of youth and experience including four seniors, 3 juniors, 3 sopho-mores and 3 freshmen. Including Cabe Johnsey, Ian Forster, Shaun Peters, Caleb Crawford, Chad Powers, Zach James, Blake Fullington, Owen Prandi, Conner Etmund, Dalton Patrick, and Ryan Ziebart. The season is in full swing with three matches this week. Home matches are held at Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf course on Monday-Thursday so check the BHHS website for your opportunity to support our program.

GIRLS; SOCCER

The girls soccer program is off to a great start for the 2013 season. The Varsity played their first game on Saturday to earn a 1-1 draw with NL opponent Timberline. Seniors, Alli Thompson, Sami Jones, and Jessi Fancher had outstanding performances and showed great leadership on the field. The girls look forward to continuing their hard work in training and staying focused on achieving their goals for this season. The girls soccer program also welcomed in 4 new coaches this season, Varsity Asst. Tivoli Farler, JV Coach Barb Soiza, JV Asst. Michelle Phillips, and C-Squad coach/GK coach Frank Soiza. We are a very happy to have these coaches apart of the Black Hills family.

Allen Anderson

Head Coach

NOTES FROM MR. FRANKLIN The PSAT and PLAN exams are coming up in October. The PSAT (practice SAT) is Saturday, October 19, at 8:00 a.m. in the BHHS commons and the PLAN (practice ACT) is Saturday, October 26th, at 8:00 a.m. place TBD. Cost for each exam is $20 payable in the ASB office. Seniors and senior parents. The senior trip is a cruise on Lake Union and Washington and then up to the funplex in Lynwood. Cost for the trip is $100 thru September. After September the price goes to $150 until the end of the year and then it goes to $200 starting January 1st. Please take advantage of the early bird rate of $100 thru September. IMPORTANT DATE PLAN AHEAD—Seniors must have all APEX courses completed and all transcripts submitted from correspondence courses by May 23, 2014 in order to walk at graduation Class of 2014 parent meeting began Monday September 9th and from that point onward we will meet every 1st Monday of the month, with the Baccalaureate committee meeting after each class meeting.

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FASTPITCH

2013-2014 Black Hills High School Fastpitch

We want to welcome the Wolf Pack Nation back from an excellent summer!

Coach Nikki Winkley will be holding Open Gyms available for all students and all activities every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30PM-8PM starting September 10th, 2013. This is for all BHHS students K-12, both boys and girls. For more information about Open Gyms, please email nikki.winkley@tumwater.k12.wa.us.

Also available Wednesdays starting September 11th, 2013, Coach Winkley will be holding Year Round Conditioning. We will be meeting in the weightroom on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30PM. This is open to all students, K-12, both boys and girls. Coach Winkley is a former Personal Trainer and has her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science. This will be an amazing opportunity to work on speed, agility, conditioning and weightlifting skills. For more information please email Coach Winkley at nikki.winkley@tumwater.k12.wa.us.

All Returning or New Fastpitch players for the 2013-2014 year, we want to represent you in the Spirit Fire Parade on September 21st. If you are interested in gaining volunteer hours by assisting with our Home Run Derby Station and/or riding on our Fastpitch Float in the Parade please meet us in the weightroom on September 18th, 2013 at 7:30PM-8:15PM. We want to decide how we are decorating our float and also the ins and outs of the Home Run Derby event.

If you are interested in playing fastpitch in the 2014 season, we will be having our player's Pre-Season Meeting (which will give you all the ins and outs of our plans for 2014) on January 10th, 2014 during the PACK period. We hope to see you all out there!

We hope that you find success in the classroom as well in any sport or activity you participate in this off-season. We cannot wait for March 3rd to be here.

If you have any additional questions or would like to see the schedule of events we have planned please go to the BHHS website, Click Athletics, Click Fastpitch. There you will find everything you need to know about BHHS Fastpitch.

Go Wolves!

WOLF PACK FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB

Come join the “team behind the team”. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month. Visit us on Facebook.

At our first home game this Friday, September 13th, all TCYFL football players and cheerleaders will receive FREE entry by wearing their jersey or cheer uniform.

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

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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 Paint-

ing, 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 new

tradition! That means Any and All Wolves are invited to participate! Parade starts at 3:30pm Sharp! And arrives 4pm at BHHS. Staging begins 2pm 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 SPIRIT FIRE & Help Celebrate a Great Annual TRADITION!

SATURDAY

September 21, 2012

4 – 8 PM

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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Congratulate your senior with a custom ad in the 2013-2014 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 photos. Dates: Tuesdays - 10/8, 11/12, 12/10 Times: 4:30-8:00 pm in room 74 next to the Performing Arts Center Please bring:

Images (digital or print) A prepared message:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cost:

Full page - $360 Half page - $180 ¼ page - $100 1/8 page - $65

PROOF APPROVAL (signed by customer) I have viewed the proof and approve of the design, text, and images for print in the 2012 BHHS yearbook. Client Name: _______________________________________ Client Signature: ____________________________________ Senior: ____________________________________________ Contact: ___________________________________________ Yearbook Staff: _____________________________________

** You may also wish to bring a baby/kid photo at this time for the senior slideshow.

Amount due : ______________

Paid : YES NO

Method: CASH CHECK #________ CREDIT CARD

SENIOR AD NIGHT!! 

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Important Dates

September 13 First ACT Day Dismissal at 12:55 September 18 Open House – 6:30 PM September 21 Spirit Fire September 27 Club Fair during PACK Sept. 30 – Oct. 4 Spirit Week October 5 Homecoming Dance October 8 Senior Ad Workshop 4:30 – 8:00 October 14 Senior Class Meeting during PACK October 15 Blood Drive all day October 16 Picture Retakes October 17 - 18 Fall Play – 7:30 in PAC October 24 & 25 Fall Play – 7:30 in PAC November 1st Senior Photos Due November 11 No School – Veterans Day November 12 Senior Ad Night 4:30 – 8:00

GIRLS’ SWIM TEAM

"The girls' swim team is off to another great year, led by Senior Captains Alex Putzier and Ha-Yoon Lee. The team starts off the season with the Aberdeen Relays, and will be competing against Capital, Centralia-Chehalis-Rochester, River Ridge, Tumwater, and Aberdeen this season. We encourage you to come out to support the team at the home meets at River Ridge High School on October 8th, 15th, 17th, and 22nd. Go Wolves! ~Coach Valz"

GREAT FOOTBALL SEASON PASS SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!

Our first home football game is Friday 9/13 and there are still great seats available with the purchase of a Season Pass. Your reserved seats will be undercover out of the rain for all home games including Homecoming and the Pioneer Bowl this year so don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy some great football and support our Wolves! The price is just $35 per seat for all 5 home games. Go Wolves!!

Due to serious life threatening allergies of a few BHHS students and staff we are a latex free zone!

THANK YOU GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

On August 28th members of our girls’ basketball team took the time to weed and beautify our front flower bed. We appreciate you taking one of your last days of summer to help our school.