Greetings Wolves!

Here we are, nearing the end of January and the closing of semester 1. Students are busy with those closing weeks of

review and preparation for finals, as well as the End of Course biology, algebra and geometry retake exams.

The talent, character and achievements of our students is evident in the various academic, co curricular and sports

avenues. Leadership is busy planning our next Perception Day and this past Saturday night students enjoyed a

successful Sadie’s Hawkins dance. The art department is holding the annual end of the semester Art Exhibition on Thursday and Friday, January 23rd and 24th and DECCA students will be competing Wednesday at the DECA area

competition. Our instrumental, vocal and drama students have been busy preparing for the upcoming musical performance of Guys and Dolls, a performance you don’t want to miss! Our winter sports programs continue to have a

successful season and our cheerleaders recently placed 3rd in competition and will be moving on to the next level of

competition.

This also is a year for accreditation and we need your support. Part of the accreditation process includes a parent

survey and student survey. To take the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/8023082. This is very important so we ask you parents to please complete the survey. For information about accreditation please go

to http://www.advanc-ed.org/what-accreditation

Please continue to check skyward to see the progress of your student. Every Tuesday the grades should be updated so

you can see how your student is doing. If you have questions please email or contact your student’s teacher. If your student is a senior and needs to make up credit, it is important that you connect with your student’s counselor to get

your student enrolled in credit retrieval courses. If your student is enrolled in an online class, please help monitor to

see they keep pace with the course. All transcripts showing the grade for an online course must be submitted no later than May 24th. Every year we seem to have a few students who do not keep pace and fall behind and then suddenly

the deadline is before them and walking at graduation becomes an issue. Students must meet all district and state requirements to walk at graduation. So, it is important that the students make sure they keep pace with the online

learning courses. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s counselor. If your student is in grades 9-

11 they will be receiving their pre registration materials and course catalog on February 20th. You will notice that the course catalog includes a 4 year plan form. Please help them complete their

plan and bring it with them when they pre register.

Thank you again for your continued support and please if you have questions contact your

student’s counselor or teacher. We do want to work together for the success of your student and two way communication with each other is very important.

With PACK Pride

Kerry

Principal’s Message

JANUARY 2014

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Career Center News Susan Jones- Career Center Specialist

Seniors and Parents, Senior Exit Interviews are scheduled for March 18-20th from 7:30am-10am. These are the only days we will schedule

interviews. Signups will start January 21st. It is important that you have your final resume submitted to me as well as 30 hours of community service documented and on file. If you are a Running Start student, it is very important you have these done so you can schedule your interview to work around your class schedule at the college. If you have a

conflict, bring your SPSCC schedule to the Career Center and we will work something out. You also need to come and sign off on the name for your diploma. (This needs to match your birth certificate. If your name in Skyward is differ-

ent from this, please bring your driver’s license or a copy of your birth certificate to the Career Center so we can make the correction.)

By this time, all seniors should have their final résumé and community service documentation into the

Career Center.

Need help with your FAFSA? St Martin University and SPSCC are having workshops to help you

through this process.

College Goal Sunday (FAFSA filing workshop.) Jan 12th, 11am-1pm,

St. Martin University, Harned Hall

SPSCC FAFSA Workshops, Bldg 23, Room 201

Jan 15th, 10-11am Jan 22nd, 3-4pm

Feb 6th, 3-4pm Feb 20th, 10-11am

One-on-one assistance with Financial Aid staff to help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA). Come prepared with: 2012 tax returns or yearend income (2013-14 FAFSA) for both you and your parents

(as appropriate), and PIN (s).

Scholarship Information:

All students should get in the habit of looking at the scholarship bulletin. While many are offered to only seniors, there are opportunities for underclassmen. The below scholarships are a few that are posted and due soon. There

are many more opportunities listed on our website under Scholarship Bulletin.

*Imagine America Scholarship

Students should meet the standard admissions requirements of the participating career college to which they apply.

In addition, the Imagine America Foundation offers the following four selection guidelines: Likelihood of successful completion of postsecondary education, High school grade point average of 2.5 or greater, Financial need, Demon-

strated voluntary community service during senior year. Each year, every high school in the United States and Puerto Rico may nominate up to five graduating seniors to receive a $1,000 Imagine America scholarship!

*Gates Millennium Scholarship Jan 15th Deadline 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

The program promotes academic excellence and encourages students to pursue and complete an undergraduate edu-cation in all discipline areas and graduate education for those students pursuing studies in computer science, mathe-

matics, life/physical science, engineering, education, public health, library science and/or information science.

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Continued from Page 2 Eligibility Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.3 on 4.0 scale Ethnicities: African American, American Indian-Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American

Residency Status: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or Foreign National

Academic Classification: High school senior, GED recipient, or high school graduate entering an accredited college for first time as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student

Financial Need: Must meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria. (Info link can be found at this site.) Click GMS Application to register and apply @ http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/the-gates-millennium-

scholarship

Woman’s Club of Olympia Florence Brewer Scholarship Feb 1st Deadline

The Woman’s Club of Olympia will be awarding the Florence Brewer memorial Scholarship to two graduating students

from Thurston County. Criteria for selection includes good scholastic standing, financial need, evidence of dependabil-ity and leadership ability, good character, community involvement and attendance to an accredited college or univer-

sity in the state of Washington. Must include an essay, sealed transcript and 3 letters of recommendation (at least one from a teacher or advisor, others from a mentor or community member. Applications are available in the Career Center and MUST be received by Feb 1st.

*WSECU Feb 14th Deadline

The application can be found online at www.scholarshipamerica.org/wsecu. Winners are announced in May. Scholar-

ships are awarded in two categories: $1,500 for a two-year post-secondary education program and $2,500 for a four-year program. Any WSECU member who meets the qualifications is welcome to apply. Applications are evaluated on

academic record, financial need, community service/school activities and essay/letters of recommendation.

*Olympia Choral Society Scholarship Feb 19th, 2014 Deadline

This $1500 scholarship will be awarded to one or more South Sound high school seniors who intend to study vo-cal/choral music in college. You do not have to major in vocal/choral music, just study or participate. Must have a

2.5 GPA or higher, 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement plus other requirements listed on application.

Applications are available in the Career Center.

*Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

Feb.24th Deadline.

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible

high demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care and encourages recipients to work in Washington state once they complete their degrees.

Students must meet additional eligibility criteria listed on the website@:

http://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/scholarship-and-supports/scholarship/overview?srctid=1&erid=504256&trid=dfb73e42-83ec-47fd-9f30-3e090b953e81

Community Service Opportunities

Thurston County Food Bank- Saturday, Jan 11th: Morning and afternoon shifts available. Sign up on the Africa conti-

nent outside Rm 207.

Black Lake Elementary Bingo and Books- Saturday, Jan 18th, 5:30-8:00pm

You can sign up on the PTA website @ http://blacklakepta.digitalpto.com/.

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Black Hills Students Celebrate Winter Break!

Winning Spirit Tree—

Seahawk Theme by

the Sophomores!

Winning Gingerbread

House by

the Sophomores!

Ugly Sweater Contest

Winners

Winning Decorated

Door

Mr. Short’s Room

"Emotional intelligence is the key to both personal and professional success."

Workshop on January 28th

Workshop with Candyce Bollinger

January 28, 2014 Emotional Intelligence

Tuesday Evenings 6:30—8:30 p.m.

THS Career Center

Workshops are FREE! Anyone is welcome ... you do not have to be a parent in the Tumwater School District to attend.

Grab a latte or hot tea and bring a friend!

What Is Emotional Intelligence? Why Is EQ Valuable?

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, use, and manage our emotions. Emotional intelligence is sometimes called EQ (or EI) for short. Just as a high IQ can predict top test scores, a high EQ can predict success in social and

emotional situations. EQ helps us build strong relationships, make good decisions, and deal with difficult situations.

One way to think about EQ is that it's part of being people-smart. Understanding and getting along with people helps us

be successful in almost any area of life. In fact, some studies show that EQ is more important than IQ when it comes to doing well in school or being successful at work.

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Athletes of the Week

Alexander Putzier

Week One Winter

Bowling

Tremarcus Hackney

Week One Winter

Basketball

Students of the Month

Fiona McBride

December

Arts

Vivian Jones

December

Math

Bryan Nemeth December English

Lina Phan December History

Kim Perry

December

PE

Dominique

Thompson

December

Science

Emma Duff

December

Technology

Samantha Payne

December

World Languages

Cory Groden

December

PE

Beginning at about 5:45 AM, the district provides delay and closure information to local television and radio stations via a web-based service at www.schoolreport.org. The information is posted to both this site and the home page of the Tumwater School District site, www.tumwater.k12.wa.us .

At 6:00 AM we call and send an email to all District parents and staff using our School Messenger phone and email system.

You may also call the district’s information line 709-7999, watch KOMO Channel 4, KING Channel 5, KIRO Channel 7, or KCPQ Channel 13 or check any of the following radio stations:

A.C.T. DAYS ARE IMPACTED BY LATE START

If weather causes a late start on an A.C.T. day, students will be released at the regularly scheduled time. There will be no early release for teacher collaboration.

HOW ARE DECISIONS MADE? When weather events happen, there are always questions about the process for making decisions to delay or close schools.

Here are typical steps that are followed.

3:00-5:00 AM: The Transportation Supervisor drives bus routes to determine road conditions. He also checks local, state and regional weather forecast information.

5:15 AM: The Transportation Supervisor makes recommendations to the Superintendent relative to school closure or late start. The Superintendent may check forecasts and consult with other local school district leaders before making the final decision by 5:45AM. Staff alerts media outlets.

Black Hills High School Late Start Schedules

1 HOUR LATE SCHEDULE 2 HOUR LATE SCHEDULE

Nutrition Break 8:35— 8:40 No Nutrition Break

Period 1 8:40— 9:22 Period 1 9:40—10:11

Period 2 9:26—10:08 Period 2 10:15—10:46

PACK 10:08—10:36 PACK 10:50—11:20

Period 3 10:40—11:22 Period 3 11:24—11:55

Period 4 11:26—12:08 Period 4 11:59—12:30

1st Lunch 11:22—11:52 1st Lunch 11:55—12:25

Period 4 11:56—12:38 Period 4 12:29— 1:00

2nd Lunch 12:08—12:38 2nd Lunch 12:30— 1:00

Period 5 1 2:42— 1:24 Period 5 1:04— 1:35

Period 6 1:28— 2:10 Period 6 1:39— 2:10

AM Radio Stations FM Radio Stations

KGTK 920 KPLU 88.5

KOMO 1000 KMPS 94.1

KGY 1240 KXXO 96.1

KITZ 1400 KGY 96.9

KIRO 97.3

KRWM 106.9

Whitney Lowe Named Olympian’s

All-Area Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year

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Black Hills High School senior Whitney Lowe, The Olympian’s All-Area girls soccer player of

the year, scored 31 goals and added 18 assists to lead the Wolves to a 12-0 record in the 2A Evergreen Conference and a 16-3-1 mark overall. Black Hills’ season ended with a first-round

loss in the state tournament.

Allie Thompson was named to the Olympian’s All–Star Team with eight goals and 12 assists.

entertainment. Shows are January 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and February 1,

all at 7:30 pm in the Black Hills

PAC. Tickets are $7.00 for students and seniors and $10.00 for adults.

Please call 709-7832 for more information.

Black Hills High School Music and Theatre Departments present the

classic Broadway musical comedy

―Guys and Dolls.‖ Featuring a host of memorable characters and

hilarious lines, wonderful songs and a variety of dances, ―Guys and

Dolls‖ provides a full evening of

“Guys and Dolls” Musical

Bowling

Bowling is continuing their undefeated season this 2014. With Senior, Alex Putizer and Junior, Nicole Dunn leading the

pack, this Lady Wolves Bowling team may be in contention of a State Playoff birth. Bowling will finish off a few more league matches, a singles, doubles and

baker tournament then it is off to Districts in Vancouver at the end of this month. Keep on rolling ladies!

Nikki Winkley

Varsity Fastpitch and Bowling Coach

Black Hills High School

"WOLF PACK NATION!"

There will be a Parent Information Night on Wednesday February 12, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC.. We will be having

presenters from Running Start, New Market and our AP programs.

Parent Information Night

Finals Schedule

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January 29th

Finals

January 30th

Finals

Period Time Period Time

Activity 7:44 – 8:25 Activity 7:44 – 8:25

1st Period Final 8:30 – 10:00 2nd Period Final 8:30 – 10:00

Break/Lunch 10:00 – 10:30 Break/Lunch 10:00 – 10:30

3rd Period Final 10:35 – 12:05 4th Period Final 10:35 – 12:05

Break/Lunch 12:05 – 12:35 Break/Lunch 12:05 – 12:35

5th Period Final 12:40 – 2:10 6th Period Final 12:40 – 2:10

Is Your Contact Information Up To Date?

Be sure to check you contact information to be sure that it is up to date. We want to be sure that we can

contact you in case of an emergency or if your student is absent and has not been excused.

Please Take the Time to Complete a Survey

In an effort to improve system practices, A.G. West Black Hills High is conducting a Parent Survey. We value your opinion

and ask that you take the time to complete this survey.

In order to complete the survey, please go to:

http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/8023082

Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous.

Your honest opinion is appreciated.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Black Hills High School Cheerleading

Clinics Beginner Clinic for grades 1-5

Advanced Clinic for grades 6-8

Tues, Jan. 14, Wed, Jan. 15

Tues, Jan. 21 & Wed, Jan. 22

Performance @ Halftime Thurs. Jan. 23

5:00pm-6:30pm

BHHS Mat Room

Participants are invited to perform during half time of the varsity basketball game Thursday Jan. 23rd

(More information will be provided to parents at the clinic.)

Participants should wear t-shirt, shorts and tennis shoes for practice.

Parents are welcome to stay, but are not required to.

BRING REGISTRATION TUESDAY JANUARY 14

To register, fill out the attached form along with a $40 check payable to BH Cheer Booster.

$5 discount per child is given to families with multiple participants. Check in will begin at 4:45pm

Questions??? Please contact Caroline at caroline.grimm@tumwater.k12.wa.us

Participants will wear their t-shirt for the Thursday Performance.

Black Hills Cheerleading Clinic Permission Form

(One form per participant)

T-shirt Size (Please circle one): YS YM YL AS AM AL

Emergency Information

We, hereby, give permission for our son/daughter to engage in this activity. We understand that cheerleading is an activ-ity with some amount of risk or danger.

We, hereby authorize the school to act on our behalf in the event of an emergency. The Clinic Advisors or Instructors in charge have our permission to take our son/daughter to our family doctor or the hospital designated above. Should cir-cumstances require emergency treatment, and should our doctor/hospital be located too far away to provide emergency treatment, we authorize the staff to take our son/daughter to the nearest medical facility.

By signing this permission form the undersigned further agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Black Hills High School, the Black Hills Cheer Booster Club and its members and volunteers from any and all liabilities associated with this clinic. In addition, the school district is not a sponsor of this event and assumes no responsibility for it and the under-

signed agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the facility provider, Tumwater School District.

Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________ Date:__________________________

Name: Age:

Cell Phone Number: Grade:

Primary Emergency Contact:

Secondary Emergency Contact:

Home Address:

Family Doctor: Doctor Phone:

Preferred Hospital: Allergies:

Any other important

medical information:

ART

EXHIBITIONSEXHIBITIONS

2 DAYS ONLY!!!

Thursday and Friday

January 23rd and 24th

Periods 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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!

January 30—February 1 Winter Musical 7:30 in PAC January 31 Tumwater Schools Family Health and Fit-ness Night 6:00—8:00 pm at THS February 6 Perception Day February 7 BHHS vs. THS American Heart Assn. Fundraiser Assembly February 11 Blood Drive February 11 CMEA Jazz Festival February 12 Parent Information Night 6:30 in PAC

January 14 & 15 EOC Retakes Regular Schedule January 17 Martin Luther King Assemblies January 20 No School Martin Luther King Day January 23 & 24 Art Exhibitions Periods 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 January 23—25 Winter Musical 7:30 in PAC January 29 & 30 Finals January 31 End of 1st Semester

February 15 DECA Father/Daughter Dance February 17 No School Presidents Day February 18 No School Mid-Winter Break

UPCOMING EVENTS

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