Sehome High School Daily Bulletin
Thursday, May 8th, 2008
On this date in history ...
- 1541 - Hernando de Soto reached the Mississippi River. He called it Rio de Espiritu Santo.
- 1886 - Pharmacist Dr. John Styth Pemberton invented what would later be called "Coca-Cola."
This week ...
- Advanced Placement Exams
Schedule
Monday May 05 Early Release - see home page Tuesday May 06 Schedule A - Per. 1,3,5 Wednesday May 07 Schedule B - Per. 2,4,6 Thursday May 08 Schedule C – Periods 1 through 6 Friday May 09 Modified Schedule - see home page
Lunch
Monday May 05 Sack Lunches - early release Tuesday May 06 Chicken Nuggets Wednesday May 07 Rice Bowl Thursday May 08 Clam Chowder, fish sticks, fries Friday May 09 Pasta Bar
New Information
Irish Poet
Students: You have an opportunity to hear Irish poet Tony Curtis perform during either 5th or 6th periods Thursday, May 8th. Please pick up a contract from the A.S.B. office and arrange to attend this rare opportunity to hear a world class poet read his work and ruminate about the art of poetry.
Thanks!
A BIG THANK YOU to all students and staff who donated blood last Thursday. The Puget Sound Blood Bank was very pleased and grateful for the 87 pints of blood you provided. If you get a chance, please thank Gracie Mueller. This was the 4th successful Blood Drive she has organized and run at Sehome High School. Thanks, also, to the many Honor Society students who gathered signups and served as runners during the drive.
Honor Society
The Honor Society meeting for this Thursday has been postponed until next Thursday, May 15.
Town Hall
Attention to all 9-11th graders: On Thursday, May 15, during 6th period, we will be holding what is called a "Town Hall." This is a meeting for the purpose of bringing students together to discuss issues that are important to them. The issues are generated by students. Our first meeting will be facilitated by Ms. Textor, as we learn how to conduct a Town Hall, but after that, students will facilitate the meetings. The main topic for our May 15 meeting, as chosen by a group of students, is Announcements and Communication. The two sub-topics are Friday Morning Live, and how to make our bulletin communications reach more students and be more effective. If you want to sign up to attend Town Hall on May 15, please sign up on the sheet in the Athletic office, Ms Schatt's desk. Space is limited to the first 30 students, so don't delay. If this topic is of interest to you, sign up now.
Free Poetry Festival
If you act now, you may attend the Skagit River Poetry Festival in La Conner for free on Friday, May 16th. See Mr. Gaines in room 101 for information and tickets.
Health Course Challenge
Attention Students: If you are interested in fulfilling your Health Credit requirement by completing the Health Course Challenge, you must attend one of the mandatory meetings. They will be held on the following dates and locations:
·Sehome High School--Room A7, 5/8/08, 2:30-3:00 p.m. ·Bellingham High School--Room 212, 5/6/08, 2:30-3:00 p.m ·Squalicum High School--Room A 227, 5/7/08, 2:30-3:00 p.m.If you have any questions, contact your counselor or Mrs. Rusch in room A-7.
Locker Assignments
Students, it's time to sign up for next years locker partners. Please pick a locker partner and come to the main office to fill out a locker request form. If you do not fill out a form, a partner will be chosen for you! Locker forms are color coded for grade so please look carefully before filling them out. Any questions, see Mrs. Elliott.
Miscellaneous
Graduation
Graduation is going to be Sat., June 7th, at Western Washington University.
Caps and Gowns
Attn: Seniors - Caps, gowns & announcements not previously picked up will be in the Main Office. Any items with money still owing will be taken back to Jostens in Marysville. You can contact them at 1-800-840-9130 to arrange to pay for those items.
Open Gym
Open Gym is being offered on Mondays and Thursdays starting this week. It will be from 6:30-8:30 in the gym and a schedule will be posted on the website.
Wednesday's Walk With the Principal
Don't Forget "Wednesday's Walk With the Principal" every Wednesday during both lunches. Meet on the track and discuss your ideas and school issues with Ms. Textor. Not only is it good exercise, but for every mile we walk as a group between now and the end of the year, Ms. Textor will donate $5 to our school's Saul Haas Fund, which provides school supplies for our needy students.
After-school Weight Program
"F-Squared"! (after-school weight program), is open to anyone looking for a solid work out, at 2:35 in the weight room. The Program will run through the last week in May every Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri. See KJ in room 102 for details.
Internet and Email Access
NEW TO SEHOME? If you are new to Sehome, you will need to come to the library RIGHT AFTER first period any block schedule Tuesday in order to activate your Internet and email access.
Clubs
Mens Choir
Meets Fridays in the choir room from 2:30 to 3:00.
Mountain Bike Club
Meets Wednesdays in Room 113 from 2:30-3:30.
Mock Trial
Meetings will be held on Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:00 in Room 103.
Anime Club
Tuesdays at 2:30 in room L-1
Honor Society
Every other Thursday, beginning Sept. 20th
Chess Club
Every Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 in the Room 101.
Key Club
Every Monday @ 2:30 in the Room 114.
CLASH
Every Friday after school in room L-1. See Mr. Terreri for details.
FLAVA
Every Thursday after school in the ELL portable.
Knowledge Bowl
Every Wednesday @ 6:45 AM in the Library.
Debate Club
Every Tuesday & Thursday, 3:00-4:30. All Thursdays at Bellingham High School. Tuesdays at Sehome on December 4th, January 8th & 22nd (3:00-4:30). Tuesdays at Squalicum 27th, December 11th, January 15 & 29th (3:00-4:30). Coach: Jean Melious.
Counseling
A.C.T. & S.A.T.
Test Test Date Registration Deadline ACT 6/14 5/9
Career Center
Volunteer Opportunities
York Neighborhood Restoration Project - Volunteers needed to help improve Franklin Park, etc Great opportunity for culminating project.
Ski to Sea - A large variety of volunteer opportunities for this event, all volunteers receive a free t-shirt.
S.H.O.C. - "Students Helping Our Community" - see the Career Center web page for more information about opportunities to volunteer.
Jobs
Lifeguard Position Available. Lifeguard needed at Peaceful Valley Country Club in Maple Falls starting May 1st. This job continues through the summer. Come to the career center for more information.
Rader Farms application packets are now available in the Career Center. There are jobs for ages 14 and older for this summer . Rader Farms have an excellent training program, which helps with future jobs. Stop by today and check it out and go to the web to look at the video's of the working conditions: http://www.raderfarms.com/
Pick up a new Hot Jobs/Volunteer Opportunities flyer in the Career Center today.
Scholarships
See home page for link to current scholarship bulletin.
Miscellaneous
ATTENTION: JUNIOR BOYS and GIRLS INTERESTED IN GOVERNMENT, LAW, OR LEADERSHIP
Evergreen Boys State and Girls State is a weeklong seminar that takes place in June 2008 at Central Washington University. The program offers a great opportunity to learn more about how our government works. If you would like more information about this opportunity please see Mrs. Zender in the Career Center.
Bellingham Technical College entrance exam that was to be held on Thursday, April 24th, has been cancelled. This has been rescheduled to Thurs., June 5th (more information to follow). If you need to take the test before June 5th, contact Martha Zender in the Career Center.