SEHOME MARINER MEMO
10/25 - 10/29/2021
PRINCIPAL'S NOTE
We pulled off our first dance since we shut down school in March of 2020 thanks to the hard work and dedication of our student leadership class, our leadership teacher, Max Zentner, our incredible staff, our parent volunteers, and each student who showed up to the dance! We had a lovely evening dancing on the baseball field under the stars! The weather cooperated and so did the students. I am so thankful that we could be together again in this fun way and return to some sort of normal high school events. We learned a lot from this event and will continue to refine our processes in the future. It was so fun to see kids being kids- dancing, racing through the outfield, singing, and being together!! There are a few pictures of the dance below.
This week we continue our homecoming events with dress-up days. There are several events this week- including concerts- Band (Monday at 7:00 pm), Choir (Tuesday at 7:00 pm), and Orchestra (Wednesday at 7:00 pm). All concerts take place in the Sehome theater. There are sporting events throughout the week. You can find all of those events on sehomeathletics.com The Sehome staff will take on the Sehome Slowpitch team in an epic battle on Wednesday at 3:45 PM at the Sehome. Friday, we will have an assembly with class dances, celebrations, and other fun events. This event is for Sehome students only this year. We will not be having parents or other visitors attend this event. Friday at 3:30, we will have a tailgate in the bus loop. Students can play games, eat some food, and then ride a rooter bus or drive over to Civic for the football game. It is bound to be an exciting week! We look forward to our 2nd homecoming celebration in the new building.
As always, reach out with any questions, comments, or feedback. Let's make it a great week!
Sonia Cole
Principal
PICTURES FROM HOMECOMING DANCE
THEMES FOR HOMECOMING WEEK
SENIOR PHOTOS
Link to submit senior photos
https://bellinghampublic.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_780mkbuvOFdBxBk
Questions: mailto:lauren.tucker@bellinghamschools.org
SEHOME PTSA
Hello Mariners,
We want YOU, to join our crew!
Become a part of a team that supports our community.
· Share new ideas.
· Join a committee.
· Ask about leadership opportunities.
· Meet community members.
Would you like to learn more about SHS PTSA? Click here to visit our website (add link).
https://sehomehighptsa.memberplanet.com/
Email us at sehomehighschoolptsa@gmail.com with questions, or to schedule a phone call with a board member.
As always, we would LOVE for you to become a member. Join SHS PTSA now! (add link below)
https://www.memberplanet.com/packetview/sehomehighptsa/sehomehighschoolptsamembershippages
COLLEGE FAIR SCHEDULED THIS WEEK
LEARNING CENTER
The tutoring center offers help with most subjects taught at SHS…Contact the Learning Center and we will try to find you the help you need.
About the tutors:
They work with students 1:1 or in small groups in their content areas of expertise
· Answer questions on course content
· Aid in comprehension of course material, review, and test preparation
· Patient, dependable, and responsible when working with students
· Friendly, flexible, and sensitive to demands of high school students
Schedule a tutoring appointment
https://sehome.bellinghamschools.org/schedule-tutoring-appointment/
Visit the learning center website
https://sehome.bellinghamschools.org/students/learning-center/
Questions?
theresa.wines@bellinghamschools.org
REMINDER FROM SCHOOL NURSE
MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL
When a student requires medication at school, either prescription or over the counter (OTC), parents/guardians must return a completed medication authorization form with directions from a licensed health care provider (LHCP) to Sehome. One exception is that certain OTC medications that are self-administered do not require LHCP instructions, but they do require a parent/guardian to complete the medication authorization form. There is no situation that a student taking medications at school does not need a medication authorization on file.
The privilege of students self-caring their medications, whether prescription or OTC, requires students to take their medication as instructed on the authorization and being aware that they may not share their medications with anyone. Medications brought to school must be in the original prescription container or manufacturers labelled OTC container. Medication authorizations expire at the end of the current school year, or sooner as per LHCP instructions.
Link to Medication Authorization Form can be found here.
GRADS ADS FOR YEARBOOK
FAMILIES ENCOURAGED TO FILL OUT FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICAITON FOR VARIETY OF BENEFITS
We encourage eligible families to return income information on the free and reduced price meal application. While all students in Bellingham Public Schools are provided meals at no charge this school year, collecting this information helps with more than just meals.
Students and families who qualify will access district or community reduced fee benefits, including fees associated with athletics, health benefits and after-school care.
In addition, the information may be used to qualify eligible children for SY 21–22 and summer 2022 P- EBT if programs are extended.
Please use the online application available here for the quickest and most efficient way to submit this information. (Please use Google Chrome browser to fill out.) The 2021-22 income guidelines and eligibility charts are also found online.
Please note: Meal applications can be submitted any time during the school year. Households that experience a change in income due to job loss or other circumstances are encouraged to apply. In addition, there are no citizenship requirements for participation in these programs, and immigration status is not requested or disclosed on the application.
If you have additional questions about the free and reduced meals application, contact Food Services at (360) 676-6504.
MULTI-LANGUAGE MESSAGE LINE
SEHOME POINTS OF CONTACT
Sonia Cole, Principal: sonia.cole@bellinghamschools.org
Mike Couto, Assistant Principal: A - K mike.couto@bellinghamschools.org
Bethany Barrett, Assistant Principal: L - Z bethany.barrett@bellinghamschools.org
Colin Cushman, Athletics & Activities: colin.cushman@bellinghamschools.org
Amy Hjelt, Counselor A - D: amy.hjelt@bellinghamschools.org
Jeff Smith, Counselor E-K: jeffrey.smith@bellinghamschools.org
Hana Schutz, Counselor L-Re: hana.schutz@bellinghamschools.org
John Vandermolen, Counselor Rh - Z: john.vandermolen@bellinghamschools.org