February 8 - February 13
There will be no school on Friday, February 12, 2010. This is the first day of a four day mid-winter break. There will also be no school on Monday, February 15. There will be a bulletin sent out Thursday, February 11, 2010 for the following week's information.
Knowledge Bowl
The Knowledge Bowl Team of Shelby Dufton, Aaron Steelquist, Tyler Bellville, Matt Fisher, Martell Hesketh, and Perry Olason took second place in district playoffs and qualified for the State Knowledge Bowl Tournament on March 27. Congratulations to Mr. Freal(coach) and the Knowledge Bowl team you are awesome. Good Luck at State and Go Borderites!
Chess Team
The Blaine High School Chess Team made it to the State Tournament! They will be going to Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood, Friday and Saturday, February 26 & 27. A very special congratulations to The Chess Team of Nathan Rasmussen, Forest Sweeney, Jaclyn Adams, Aaron Ballard, Steven Miller, Isaac Wilkowski, Brett Mattson, Alex Bullock and Mr. Sayegh(Coach). Way to show that the Blaine High School Borderites have brains along with their pawn/brawn.
If you are interested in Chess there is free play Tuesday and Thursday at lunch in Mr. Sayegh's room and there are team meetings every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:15 in room 145.
SAT - Juniors
The next available SAT will be given on Saturday, May 1, 2010. This is the first one that is highly recommended for juniors to take for next year. There will be one more opportunity in June to take the SAT. The deadline without having to pay a late fee is Thursday, March 25, 2010. To sign up for this test students need to go to www.collegeboard.com. For more information contact Mr. Shockey in the Career Center.
ACT - Juniors
The next available ACT will be given on Saturday, April 10, 2010. The deadline without having to pay a late fee is Tuesday, March 5, 2010. This is the first one that is highly recommended for juniors to take for next year. There will be one more opportunity in June to take the ACT. To sign up for this test students need to go to www.ACT.org. For more information contact Mr. Shockey in the Career Center.
AP Chemistry
Students interested in taking AP Chemistry next year are encouraged to pick up an informational packet and application form from Mr. Couto. The packet includes information about the course and the AP Chemistry exam. If you have further questions feel free to contact Mr. Couto.
Spring Sports
Spring sports sign ups will be in the office starting Tuesday, February 2, 2010, baseball, boys golf, girls golf, boys soccer, softball, girls tennis, boys and girls track. Be sure all your paperwork is in and physical is current before Spring sports start Monday, March 1, 2010. Any questions see Connie in the office.
Required items:
- Orange packet (NOT needed if student has already done a sport in the fall or winter)
- Concussion form (NOT needed if student has already done a sport in the fall or winter)
- Sport specific inherent risk form
- Current physical
- Participation fee
- ASB card
- Athletic practice transportation form (needed for baseball, golf, soccer, softball)
Trade/Tech Fair
All Blaine High School students will be attending a Trade/Tech fair in the Ken Waters Gym on Tuesday, February 9. Students will be able to talk with representatives of apprenticeship programs, Bellingham Technical College, Whatcom Community College, sheriff, fire, culinary, fashion, human resource, and many others. Information at this fair is not just for students who want to go to a trade school or a two year program, but there will be information for students interested in careers that require a four year degree. Parents are invited to attend to help find out for themselves what classes or how to accomplish a pathway of education for their student. This will be from 8:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. All students will be attending as this is a very valuable information gathering fair for their future and a write up that they could put in their portfolio.
Volunteer Opportunity
The Blaine Youth Baseball Organization is in the process of preparing for the upcoming 2010 youth baseball and softball season.BYBB is an all volunteer organization run by members of the community. The object of BYBB is to firmly instill the ideas of sportsmanship, integrity, and respect by offering area youth the opportunity to participate in a controlled supervised program. If you would like to volunteer this spring contact Sean or Amy Miller at 371-7760 or email at rmajakl1@netzero.com There are some requirements for volunteering and they are being responsible, dependable, have good disposition, able to have or arrange transportation to Pipeline Fields, enjoy working outside,and available after school and Saturdays from late-March to mid-June. Some of the jobs available will be umpiring, field and parking lot maintenance(pick up after games and practices), prepping fields(raking, chalking, & etc...), and general duties as needed.
Debate Club
The Blaine High School Debate Club has meetings every Thursday 3:00 - 4:15 in Room 145
Senior Parents Financial Aid
If your student is interested in any type of school after graduation, students and parents need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA. Students and parents should be getting a signature PIN now and filling out the worksheet. It can be submitted via the Internet now. Schools have a deadline for receiving the FAFSA, and the sooner it is received the better the chance of receiving funds. To apply for the PIN number you need to go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. There is a FAFSA on the web worksheet that can be printed out from the website and/or I have made copies that are in the career center. Remember that when you submit the FAFSA your place in line is locked, so you can be eligible for grants and other funds. The sooner you do this the better. This is not just a 4 year school financial aid form, this is for any type of after high school learning.
Washington Language Proficiency Test
From February 8, 2010 to March 5, 2010, all students in Washington who are receiving English language learner services will be participating in the Washington Language Proficiency Test II (WLPT-II). This is an annual test of English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Each student is expected to start and finish the test in one day, and most students will finish the test in less than 3 hours. The results will be sent to each school and each students family by the end of the school year. Students in Special Education or with Section 504 Plans may have certain accommodations for this test, as determined by their individualized plan.
Yearbook
THIS JUST IN! You may buy your yearbook online until May 1, 2010. Just log on to www.jostensyearbook.com. Yearbook sales are also available at the high school office until supply runs out. All color yearbooks. Cost is $45.00.
SENIORS
Seniors: Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from teachers and community leaders. Look through the Internet and search for scholarships. Work on your college applications as many are due beginning January 15. Register for a Pin number for the FAFSA, along with your parents. Check with prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms and requirements. Any questions please contact Mr. Shockey
Homework Center
Homework Center is up and running. So if your student would like some help with any of their studies please encourage them to seek out help from the homework center. The times may change, but the morning times are 7:30 to 8:10 and the afternoon times are 3:00 to 4:30. The center will run Mondays through Thursdays, and it will be in the high school library. We want to strongly encourage freshmen and sophomores to get help when needed, but everyone is welcome.
Junior Scholarship
The Nordstrom Corporation will once again offer the Nordstrom Scholarship Program. This scholarship is open to all current high school JUNIORS. They will be awarding 5 scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each. Student that are interested need to stop in the career center and pick up an application.
Senior Parents
Parents of seniors(after graduation party fund) will be in the cafeteria and the courtyard of the high school selling carnations for Valentine's Day. The parents will be here to pre-sell on February 5th, 9th, and also on February 11, 2010 which is also the date that the carnations will be handed out. There will be a variety of colors to choose from with each color having a different meaning:
Red - I Love You
Pink - I Like You
Yellow - Friendship
White - Your Sweet
Purple - Secret Admirer
The cost will be $1.50 for each carnation. If parents would like buy one to send to your high school student or buy one for that special person, you can buy at the pre-sale times or contact Lori Bellville at 371-3571.
Talent Show
The Blaine Fine Arts Association is sponsoring 1st Annual "Pizza and Pizzazz" community talent show on Friday, February 19, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the high/middle school cafeteria. Come see local community talent and enjoy "All you can eat" fresh baked pizza, caesar salad, beverages, and dessert pizza. There will be door prizes donated by local businesses and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Chamber Choir trip fund. Cost for the dinner and show is $10 for Adults, Students $5, and children 5 and under free. Talent show applications are available at all school offices, Costcutter, Blaine Public Library, and the office of the Chamber of Commerce. All applications must be returned to Blaine High School office by Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
Post-Secondary "Tip of the Week"
ACT vs SAT
ACT
1. Tests more on curriculum-based skills.
2. Time: 2 hours, 55 minutes.
3. Verbal Skills Focus: Grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
4. Includes: Science & Trigonometry.
5. What some experts say:"... more knowledge-based and straightforward."
SAT
1. Tests on problem-solving and general reasoning skills.
2. Time: 3 hours 45 minutes.
3. Verbal Skills Focus: Vocabulary.
4. Does NOT Include: Science & Trigonometry.
5. What some experts say: "...more nuanced, puzzle-like, trickier."
6. Colleges and Universities claim they don't have a preference for one over the other.
Harley Owners Group Scholarship
Seniors: If anybody in your family, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.. own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle you are eligible to apply for the Mt. Baker Chapter Harley Owners Group scholarship. Pick up an application in the career center
College Application/FAFSA Deadlines
Application FAFSA
Central Washington April 1 March 15
Eastern Washington February 15 February 15
Evergreen State March 1 March 15
U of Washington February 28
Washington State February 15
WWU March 1 February 15
Pacific Lutheran February 15 March 1
St. Martin's August 1 March 1
Whitworth March 1 March 1
Transcript Request
Seniors if you need transcripts to send to any of the colleges that you are applying to, you need to pick up a transcript request form from the carer center or the office. Fill out the form and turn in to Ms. Nelson or Connie Pilon in the office, or give to Mr. Shockey in the career center.
Scholarships - Due Date
FAFSA - Fill out now
R.H. Thomson Engineering - February 13, 2010
Best Buy - February 15, 2010
USA Access to Education - February 15, 2010
Dr. Suess Writing - February 15, 2010
AXA- Achievement - February 15, 2010
Aircraft Electronics Association - February 15, 2010
FFA Scholarship - February 15, 2010
Ronald McDonald House - February 16, 2010
Todd Curran Memorial - February 17, 2010
Elks Vocational Grant - February 26, 2010
Cancer Survivor Scholarship - February 26, 2010
WSECU - March 1, 2010
Washington State PTA - March 1, 2010
Navy League Foundation - March 1, 2010
United Steel Workers - March 1, 2010
Mt. Baker Chapter, Harley Owners Group - March 5, 2010
Sammy 2010 - March 5, 2010
Washington State School Retirees' Assoc. - March 9, 2010
Kelly Foundation - March 10, 2010
US Bank - March 2010
American Postal Workers(college) - March 15, 2010
American Postal Workers Vocational - March 15, 2010
American Legion Auxiliary - March 15, 2010
Washington Trial Lawyers President Scholarship - March 19, 2010
Washington State Association for Justice Essay Scholarship - March 19, 2010
Washington State Master Gardner Foundation - March 19, 2010
Professional Photographers of Washington Scholarship - March 20, 2010
Whatcom County Master Gardner Foundation - March 31, 2010
Washington Burglar and Fire Alarm Scholarship - March 31, 2010
University of Washington Alumni Board - March 31, 2010
Alfred & Elma Milotte Scholarship - March 31, 2010
Boeing Employees Credit Union - March 31, 2010
Digipen Women Scholarship - April 1, 2010
Digipen Scholarship - April 1, 2010
Larson Gross Accounting - April 23, 2010
Culinary Institute of America - May 1, 2010
Nordstrom Scholarship - May15, 2010 - Juniors
KFC Colonel's Scholars - June 2010
Phi Kappa Tau/John Messier Scholarship - UW - June 1, 2010
Northwest Career Colleges - June 1, 2010
Seattle Mariners Women's Club - June 1, 2010
Big Sun Scholarship - June 24, 2010
AES Engineering - October 8, 2010
Sports Week - 2/8 - 2/13
New addition this year to the sports program will be a sports information hotline that can be checked each day on sports at Blaine High School and Blaine Middle School(thanks Mr. Miller). The phone number to this hot line is (360)332-0303.
Monday - 2/8
Wrestling - Practice - 3:00 - 5:30
BBasketball - vs Mount Vernon - C/JV/V - 5:45/5:45/7:30
GBasketball - Early - Practice - 3:00 - 5:45
Tuesday - 2/9
Wrestling - Practice - 3:00 - 5:30
GBasketball - @Mount Vernon - 7:30 - V - leave TBA
BBasketball - Early - Practice - 3:00 - 5:45
Wednesday - 2/10
Wrestling - Practice - 3:00 - 5:30
BBasketball - Late - Practice - 5:45 - 8:15
GBasketball - Early - Practice - 3:00 - 5:45
Thursday - 2/11
Wrestling - Practice - 3:00 - 5:30
GBasketball - @Nooksack Valley - V -7:30 - leave TBA
BBasketball - Early - Practice - 3:00 - 5:45
Friday - 2/12
Wrestling - Practice - 3:00 - 5:30
GBasketball - Early - Practice - 3:00 - 5:45
BBasketball - vs Nooksack Valley - C/JV/V - 5:45/5:45/7:30
Saturday - 2/13
Wrestling - Regionals - @Lynden - 10:00 - leave - 7:15
BBasketball - Practice - TBA
GBasketball - Practice -TBA
Saturday practices for Winter sports will be a coaches decision. Ask your student to check on Saturday practices. There may be athletic events on Saturday.
Go to nwcathletics.com for updated schedules, scores, stats, and more.