December 15 - December 20
Winter Updates
Parents: It is getting to be that time of year again. As the temperature gets colder the possibility of more of that wonderful white stuff becomes a concern for the school district about whether we should have school or not. There are many different ways to check on school closures: the district has a Snow Hotline @ 332-0789, check the district website at www.blainesd.org or listen to radio stations such as KARI 550 AM, KGMI 790 AM, KPUG 1170 AM, or KAFE 104.3 FM. All this information is also on the school district calendar.
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham Technical College will be giving their placement test for Blaine High School students on Tuesday, December 16 during 2nd and 3rd periods in the high school library. All students are welcome to take this test, but there are only so many spots available. Sign up in the career center with Mr. Shockey.
Senior Parents
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 on January 1. 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 will be a FAFSA on the web worksheet handed out to all seniors before Christmas break so parents can fill it out ASAP on January 1, 2008. Remember that when you submit the FAFSA you place in line is locked, so you can be eligible for grants and other funds.
SENIORS - During Christmas Break
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. Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2008. Check with prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms and requirements.
Cancer Awareness
Blaine High School's Cancer Awareness week will be held January 7 - 11, right as we return from break. This annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is organized by the Technology Student Association, and has received national recognition from TSA and the ACS. Students and staff will spend the week learning about the impact of cancer on the lives of people we know and care about.
Random Spirit Week
The Blaine High School ASB is sponsoring a Random Spirit Week during the next week. The week before Christmas break December 15 through December 19.These days are actual national holidays.
Monday - December 15
National Firefighter's Day - Come dressed up as a firefighter.
Tuesday - December 16
Boston Tea Party Anniversary - Tea Party in courtyard during lunch.
Wednesday - December 17
Human Trafficking Awareness Day - ASB is working on a fund raiser for this day, more information to follow.
Thursday - December 18
Find A Friend, Be A Friend Day - Be a friend and smile.
Friday - December 19
"I've Fallen and Can't Get Up" Day - The ad from the Seventies - I've Fallen and Can't Get Up" - A salute to the smarter and wiser generation.
Knowledge Bowl
The Blaine High School Knowledge Bowl team will be at Anacortes on January 7, 2009. The bus will leave @ 12:00 p.m. The students should return around 9 p.m.
SWAP
The Students With A Purpose Club at Blaine High School is having a blanket drive for the holidays. Donations will be sent to local charities Send any gently used, but clean blankets to Mr. Stevens' room, 115.
FFA
The FFA is making their annual Christmas wreaths(12" & 16"). Get your order in as there are many different variety of wreaths being made. They make great decorations and smell oh so Christmassy. For more information or ordering contact our FFA advisor George Kaas at Blaine High School, 332-6045. Prices will vary and are very reasonable. ($15 - $20).
Art Studio
Open Studio in the Art Room
The Art Room will been open Wednesday from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM. This allows athletes the opportunity to participate. Students use open studio to catch up on projects, receive further instruction, and work on student directed projects. Many students use open studio if they miss class time. Other students use it to complete complex work that requires more time than alloted in class. Unless I am unavailable, I will continue with open studio weekly. Feel free to email me with questions at bsmith@blainesd.org.
Seniors
Senior Parents, don't forget to congratulate your son or daughter or wish a special group of seniors good luck as they venture on to "bigger and better" things. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, neighbors, etc. can purchase advertising space in the yearbook IN COLOR. Buying a Senior Dedication Ad to express your feelings of pride, love, and admiration for your senior is a special and lasting memory he or she will remember forever. Ad Contracts can be picked up in the high school office or see Mrs. Bleecker for details. Deadline is January 5th, 2009.
Freshman Scholarship
This is just a reminder about the INCREDIBLE WA State College Bound Scholarship opportunity that has been extended for ONE year (08-09) to capture eligible 9th graders who might qualify for this fully paid tuition scholarship opportunity. In these economic times, its critical to let income eligible students and their families know about the opportunity – a way to pay for college (2 yr, 4yr, or other types of vocational training programs) that may financially be out of reach without this opportunity. Any questions please contact Mr. Shockey.
SAT Question of the Week
The ------- of trees in East Africa has caused the number of native antelopes to ------- sharply because they can live only where the forest is most dense.
1. planting . . decline
2. destruction . . grow
3. felling . . decrease
4. abundance . . dip
5. protection . . drop
Scholarships - Due Date
Elks Most Valuable Student - January 9, 2009
Gonzaga - January 21, 2009
Pride Foundation - January 23, 2009
American Legion Essay
McKelvey Foundation - January 25, 2009
Dauna Leigh Baur Scholarship - February 1, 2009
USDA - February 1, 2009
Gilda's Club - February 1, 2009
Native American Scholarship - February 1, 2009
Burger King - February 2, 2009
Eastern Washington University - February 9, 2009
KFC Colonel's Scholars - February 10, 2009
Todd Curran - February 13, 2009
American Society Civil Engineers - February 14, 2009
US Bank - February 14, 2009
AXA Achievement - February 15, 2009
Bellingham Elks Vocational - March 1, 2009
Kelly Foundation - March 10, 2009
WASA/PEMCO - March 13, 2009
Larson Gross Accountants - March 21, 2009
Seattle Mariners Women's Club - June 1, 2009`
Sports Week - 12/15 - 12/20
Monday - 12/15
Wrestling - Practice -3:00 - 5:30
GBasketball - Practice - Early - 3:05 - 5:45
BBasketball - vs Lynden - JV/Var - 5:45/7:30
Tuesday - 12/16
Wrestling - Practice -3:00 - 5:30
GBasketball - @Meridian - JV/Var - 5:45/7:30
BBasketball - Practice - Early - 3:05 - 5:45
Wednesday - 12/17
Wrestling - @Bellingham - JV/Var - 5:30/7:00
GBasketball - Practice - Early - 3:05 - 5:45
BBasketball - vs Meridian - C/JV/Var - 5:45/7:30
Thursday - 12/18
Wrestling - Practice -3:00 - 5:30
GBasketball - Practice - Early - 3:05 - 5:45
BBasketball - Practice - Late - 5:45 - 8:30
Friday - 12/19
Wrestling - TBA
GBasketball - @Mt. Baker - Varsity only - 5:45
BBasketball - @Mt. Baker - Varsity only - 7:30
Saturday - 12/20
Wrestling - TBA
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.
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SAT Answer
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This sentence asks you to recognize a cause and effect relationship: a decreasing number of trees causes antelope populations to decrease. The only option in which both terms have a logical cause and effect relationship is “felling . . decrease.”
* Difficulty: Easy
* Question Type: Sentence Completions
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Section: Critical Reading
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Responses: 34,787
* Correct: 79%
* Incorrect: 21%