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September 21, 2018 Important Links Keep up to date on everything “Red Raider” with these helpful links. Bellingham High School Bellingham School District Transportation Counseling Office Career Center Scholarship Information Sports Schedules NWC Athletics Teachers Red Raider PTSA Facebook – Bellingham High School Keeping in Touch at BHS BHS has numerous activities occurring each week, and we continually look for ways to improve communication among students, families, staff, and the community. We are now publishing a Daily Bulletin on our website under the “Our School” tab. This document contains reminders and a listing of daily school activities. While its primary targets are students and staff, parents may find this information helpful. For a schedule with fewer details, we will continue to publish our weekly bulletin under the “Families” tab and include it in our weekly Red Raider Alert. BHS, the Red Raider PTSA, and many BHS-related groups use Facebook and Instagram for sharing information. Skyward continues to be our primary method for communicating with families. Thank you for taking a minute to ensure that your Skyward contact information is accurate. Teachers are regularly updating their gradebooks, and you can quickly email teachers by clicking on their names. We welcome your questions about your student’s academic progress, as well as your suggestions for keeping in touch with families. Go Red Raiders! Linda Wise Miller, BHS Principal THE PSAT EXAM FOR JUNIORS IS OCTOBER 10TH On Wednesday, October 10 th , BHS will administer the PSAT exam to 11 th grade students. The PSAT is a test of the skills and knowledge essential for college and career that students are learning in class. It offers students an opportunity to connect with colleges and universities, enter scholarship competitions, get ready for the SAT exam, and sharpen their skills with free practice on Khan Academy. The PSAT is scheduled from 8:30am-12pm. Students should check the assessment bulletin board in the commons for their test locations, and bring a calculator with them on test day. The PSAT Student Guide, which includes the practice test, is available in Student Services.

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September 21, 2018

Important Links

Keep up to date on

everything “Red Raider” with these

helpful links. Bellingham High School Bellingham School District Transportation Counseling Office Career Center Scholarship Information Sports Schedules NWC Athletics Teachers Red Raider PTSA Facebook – Bellingham High School

Keeping in Touch at BHS

BHS has numerous activities occurring each week, and we continually look for ways to improve communication among students, families, staff, and the community. We are now publishing a Daily Bulletin on our website under the “Our School” tab. This document contains reminders and a listing of daily school activities. While its primary targets are students and staff, parents may find this information helpful. For a schedule with fewer details, we will continue to publish our weekly bulletin under the “Families” tab and include it in our weekly Red Raider Alert. BHS, the Red Raider PTSA, and many BHS-related groups use Facebook and Instagram for sharing information.

Skyward continues to be our primary method for communicating with families. Thank you for taking a minute to ensure that your Skyward contact information is accurate. Teachers are regularly updating their gradebooks, and you can quickly email teachers by clicking on their names. We welcome your questions about your student’s academic progress, as well as your suggestions for keeping in touch with families. Go Red Raiders!

Linda Wise Miller, BHS Principal

THE PSAT EXAM FOR JUNIORS IS OCTOBER 10TH On Wednesday, October 10th, BHS will administer the PSAT exam to 11th grade students. The PSAT is a test

of the skills and knowledge essential for college and career that students are learning in class. It offers students an opportunity to connect with colleges and universities, enter scholarship competitions, get ready for the SAT exam, and sharpen their skills with free practice on Khan Academy. The PSAT is scheduled from 8:30am-12pm. Students should check the assessment bulletin board in the commons for their test locations, and bring a calculator with them on test day. The PSAT Student Guide, which includes the practice test, is available in Student Services.

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Tell your friends how they can receive a copy of the Red Raider Alert!

Send a request to: [email protected]

Please like us! Your Red Raider PTSA has a Facebook group – join today @ Bellingham High School Red Raiders PTSA.

We Believe In:

Treating all members of the BHS Community with dignity and respect... Taking care of this great place… Producing quality work…

Career Center College Admission Advisors are coming to BHS! Come to the Career Center and sign up to attend these information sessions. These college representatives coming to BHS will be the first to review your application. Make a connection, Learn about financial aid, majors, and what they are looking for in your applications.

September 24th B Day 9:30 am Evergreen State College

Start Early! Check out the Scholarship Bulletin on the CC web page.

Field Trip Opportunity: Students will tour BP’s Cherry Point Refinery’s Open House – Thursday Sept. 27th Students interested in Engineering, Welding, Process Technology, Instrumentation, HR, Finance, Communications, Business Development, Clean Energy will benefit from this trip. Come to Career Center to sign

up. Registration and completed

permission form is required.

BHS Community Fall Fest at Twin Sisters Brewery

Event Date: Wednesday, September 26th all day Where: Twin Sisters Brewery - https://www.twinsistersbrewing.com – a new business in Sunnyland within the BHS boundaries. Who: All BHS Families and Alumni and Community members who support BHS – All ages welcome Why: To build a stronger BHS Community Fundraising – Twin Sisters will donate 5% of the day’s sales to the BHS PTSA to support our students and teachers. Please RSVP to the BHS Community Fall Fest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F7WR69T

The PTSA plays an important role at BHS, providing funding and volunteer support for events, activities and scholarships to enrich the education of our students. Your participation is what makes this possible. Please become a member by completing this form and submitting it with your membership fee in the PTSA mailbox outside the ASB office. Thank you!

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