Sentinel Snapshot

Our Music programs had an amazing weekend at the WIAA/WMEA State Solo and Ensemble Contest! We brought 42 students and competed in 12 categories across two days.

Here are the results:

1st place (State Champions):

Category: Large Tenor-Bass Vocal Ensemble

Tenor-Bass Ensemble (Dokotah Blevins, Levi Carter, Harry DeBose, Grant Dustin, Joshua Hansel, James Hayashida, Ben Hughes, Thomas Lear, Jack Marchant, Daniel Perry, Adrian Rosales, Omcheliu Tarkong, Bennett Thomas, Adam Wargo, and Byungwha Woo)

Category: Snare Drum Solo

Ben Hegge

2nd Place:

Category: Small Mixed Vocal Ensemble

Mogwarts Quartet (Susan Anderson, Jack Marchant, Emily Owen, Daniel Perry)

Category: Timpani Solo

Douglas Weaver

3rd Place:

Category: Large Soprano/Mezzo/Alto Vocal Ensemble

Steilacoom Advanced Treble Ensemble (Elisabeth Anderson, Susan Anderson, Makenzie Barber, Makayla Barber, Briana Brooks, Kailie Crosson, Rachel Crow, Cadence Gorman, Katie Harder, Sara Hoberecht, Ava Le Blanc, Emily Owen, Camryn Prater, Elise Rodger, Suzy Seefeldt, and Sam Wamsley)

Achieved Overall "Superior" Rating (highest score):

Advanced Treble Vocal Ensemble

Tenor-Bass Vocal Ensemble

Tiny Trebles Vocal Duet (Tessa Bloom and Darcy Pope)

Mogwarts Vocal Quartet

Kailie Crosson, Soprano Voice Solo

Daniel Perry, Tenor Voice Solo

Emily Owen, Alto Voice Solo

Joshua Hansel, Baritone Voice Solo

Ben Hegge, Snare Drum Solo

Douglas Weaver, Timpani Solo

Achieved Overall "Excellent" Rating:

The Funky Bunch, Large Percussion Ensemble (Laura Bahrt, Jacob Escalera, Ben Hegge, Jacob Lim, Davion Pae, Jayden Pope, Adrian Ragil, Taj Taimanglo, and Douglas Weaver)

Adrian Ragil, Mallet Solo

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We are so proud of them all! These students performed in company with schools of all sizes and divisions from the state of Washington (unlike athletics, WIAA does not divide competition by school size classification for music).

Some extra special notes: This is the second year in a row that Ben Hegge has placed first in the Snare Drum category - the first time any Steilacoom student has achieved a repeat 1st place title! Also, this year is the first time a Steilacoom Tenor-Bass Ensemble has won the State Championship - ever!

Please help us in congratulating these amazing musicians when you see them. Thank you for all your support of our SHS music programs!

Have you ever asked yourself “What is mental health?” or wondered what you would do, if someone was experiencing a mental health crisis? Next month in May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are kicking off the first week with a MH panelist. The class of 2027 (9th graders only) will have the opportunity to ask his or her own questions regarding MH and be educated about how to support someone experiencing an MH crisis. All students will have the opportunity to participate in various planned activities during lunch and Advisory.

Resources:

www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention

https://988lifeline.org/

https://www.nami.org/

AP testing will happen May 6, 2024 - May 17, 2024. All students must report to the Auxiliary Gym for testing.

We want to remind you that the 2024 AP® Exam Terms and Conditions are available to review at cb.org/apexamterms. This agreement details the rules and policies students must follow related to taking the 2024 AP Exams.

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Students will need to accept these terms and conditions prior to taking each exam.

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Any updates to the terms and conditions will be clearly summarized on the terms and conditions page.

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We’ll send AP students email reminders to review these terms and conditions at cb.org/apexamterms before the exam administration.

Note: For AP courses with a portfolio submission (AP Art and Design, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Seminar, and AP Research), students will need to agree to the Digital Portfolio AP Exam Terms and Conditions (.pdf/224 KB) before submitting their work as final in the AP Digital Portfolio.

Fall EVF appointment window is from April 22th-May 8th. Please schedule an appointment with Mr. Johnson during the EVF window to receive your Fall EVF. Fall Quarter 2024 registration at Pierce begins May 6th for returning running start students only!

EVF appointments are a great opportunity to check in, review graduation requirements, discuss college applications and answer any questions students may have.

If you are in the Class of 2025 and are NEW to Running Start, please follow the same steps as New Running Start students who are in the class of 2026. You will need to make an appointment with Mr. Johnson for your Fall EVF appointment starting April 22.

**If you are interested in Summer Quarter, you need to request your Summer EVF during your Fall EVF appointment.

Thank you,

Mr. Johnson
jajohnson@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

It’s time to schedule your EVF appointment. Ms. Johnson is available for EVF appointments from April 29-May 17. Appointments made prior to April 29th will be asked to reschedule. Fall 2024 Registration at Pierce College begins May 20th. It’s strongly recommended that a parent/guardian attends the first initial EVF appointment. This is to promote collaboration and understanding of the Running Start program. After the first EVF appointments, parents do not need to attend future EVF appointments. Students will need to meet with Ms. Johnson three times a year to receive their EVF (prior to registration for Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter)

Prior to your Fall EVF appointment, students MUST complete the steps found in the Running Start Steps and complete the Running Start Agreement.

Come prepared knowing how many classes (if any) the student would like to take at SHS. (SHS course requests will be cleared out after this meeting). See Pierce College Course Equivalency Guide to help with your planning.

**If you are interested in Summer Quarter, you need to request your Summer EVF during your Fall EVF appointment. Class of 2026 students are eligible for up to 10 college credits during Summer Quarter.

*** If you do not have the Running Starts Steps completed, students will be asked to reschedule***

Thank you,

Ms. Johnson

rajohnson@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

Click here to see the steps for Enrolling in Running Start.

Families! Time is running out to order your student's yearbook!

We have less than 90 yearbooks left! This is one of the last calls to preserve your students' memories and get something they can treasure for years to come.

Use this link to order online:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1118366/Steilacoom-High-School/

This summer we have a partnership with PCSC for summer school. Please note, Students who attended PCSC Summer School must provided there own transportation and students are responsible for their own lunch, as SHS does not provide lunch.

Naval Horizons Essay Contest (for 9th graders and up) is open until June 10,
2024 https://www.navalhorizons.us/ Up to 5,000 winners - $200 cash prize. Exceptional essays may be highlighted on a Naval STEM web page and will be designated Naval Horizons Highest Honors. Excellent resume builder for college applications!

Naval Horizons introduces students to cutting-edge Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) topics that impact the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps – to include autonomy, oceanography, cybersecurity, undersea medicine, and more. We invite students to learn about Naval STEM challenges and our scientists and engineers through this video series. Then, we encourage students to write an essay explaining how our research and our people inspire them. This contest challenges students to picture themselves in a STEM career by designing the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps of the future.

This week in Steilly Athletics:

Visit https://steillyathletics.com/ for schedules, registration, and to purchase tickets.

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