Sehome High School Mariner Memo
Week of April 26 - 30, 2021
How to help SHS:
Donate items or experiences.
Buy raffle tickets!
Make a monitory contribution.
Email sehomehs.auction@gmail.com with questions.
Letter from the Principal
We are excited for our PTSA auction coming in May. The PTSA has been instrumental in supporting programs for students and staff throughout this past year and in years past. We appreciate their partnership! If you are in a place to donate items, purchase raffle tickets or making a monetary donation, please know that it is greatly appreciated. If you are not in a place to do that, know that we appreciate the different ways that you show up to support our Sehome community. It takes us all working together to have a thriving community.
We saw an increase in the number of students who returned to in-person learning last week. It is so great having students back in the building. We ask that you would continue to review the safety protocols with your children. All students need to complete the daily health attestation, sanitize or wash their hands often, wear a well-fitting mask over their nose and mouth at all times, maintain physical distancing, and stay home when sick. We appreciate everyone's continued efforts to keep our community safe.
If you have any questions, comments, or celebrations, please reach out! Thanks for all you do to support our Sehome community!
Sonia Cole
Principal
Sehome High School
Parking Lot Safety
Now that we are back in session and many of our students are driving to school I would like to share some good parking lot practices here at Sehome.
First, please remember our speed limit is 5 miles per hour. It’s hard to go that slow but it is so important as we have many new drivers beginning their driving career. Remember when you first got your license? Were you a little nervous behind the wheel of the car you first drove? We also have babies, toddlers, and preschool-age kids using our parking lot to access GRADS.
Second, please practice being courteous to those vehicles trying to back out of their parking spots. Do a good deed, stop and allow them to back out. We have construction going on at the intersection of Bill McDonald Pkwy and Samish Avenue. This creates some afternoon waiting time and tempers can flare. Please stop, take a breath and remember we are all in this together. We all need to pay more attention to the drivers around us.
We want everyone to get home safely at the end of the day so we can see your wonderful faces the next day. If you have concerns with a vehicle in our lots it’s best to get their license number and a description of the vehicle and I would be happy to have a conversation with that person about our parking lot protocol. Thank you so much for using our parent pickup lane and staying clear of our bus loop.
Also, our entire bus loop is for busses and emergency vehicles only and there is no parking or drop off in the loop at any time- this includes sporting events and activities.
Thank you for your cooperation! It takes a village and we have a pretty great one here! Who you are makes a difference!
I can be reached at 360.676.6481 Ext. 5258.
Peggy Fogarty
Campus Security Monitor
Sehome High School
Updated School Schedule
Updated Afternoon Bus Schedule
Where To Go for Asynchronous Time at School
Students can be in the Commons, Library or individual classrooms working with teachers during Asynchronous time. Remember to sign in the same way as you would in class.
Please remain in a supervised area in the afternoons.
Thank you.
Pandemic EBT 2.0 is now here!
If you haven't already done so, families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced priced meals, making them automatically eligible for P-EBT 2.0. This EBT program provides additional support during the pandemic. Go to bellinghamschools.org/food-services for the free and reduced price meal online application.
If you have questions about the free/reduced price meal application, call 360-676-6574. All questions related to the P-EBT should be directed to 833-518-0282
¡Ya está aquí el EBT de la Pandemia 2.0!
Para más apoyo durante la pandemia, invitamos a que las familias apliquen para el lonche reducido o gratuito si es que aún no lo han hecho para este ciclo escolar, haciéndolos elegibles para el P-EBT 2.0. Vaya a bellinghamschools.org/food-services para llenar el formato en línea de la aplicación de lonche reducido gratuito.
Para asistencia con la aplicación del lonche reducido o gratuito, por favor llame al 360-676-6456. Todas las preguntas sobre la elegibilidad para el P-EBT pueden ser dirigidas al centro de contacto de P-EBT al 833-518-0282.
Information Updates
If your phone number, email address, or mailing address has changed, please contact the Sehome Registrar with your new information so we can update your records.
Thank you.
Janelle Larsen
AP Test Fee Update
Reduced costs for Advanced Placement (AP) tests
Over the past several years, we have worked to help reduce the fees for College Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests for our students and families.
For students who qualify for the free/reduced lunch program, the entire $95 fee is covered by a combined state and federal grant. Our district discounts test fees for all other students and families so they only pay $47.50, which is half the cost.
For spring testing this year, Bellingham Public Schools has received an additional Washington State AP subsidy grant, reducing the AP testing fee to $32 for all full pay students. If students and families have already paid the $47.50, they will receive a refund of $15.50 through their school ASB office after all AP examinations have been administered.
Student Volunteer Opportunities
Community Service is the criteria for many scholarships and can build a resume with the skills and experience gained. Colleges and employers like to see students who are active in their community.
Love to walk dogs? Help a senior in your community!
Do you love to walk dogs? Interested in helping Seniors and people with disabilities in need in Whatcom County? We need dog walkers that are interested in helping out on a weekly basis. This is a no-contact volunteer opportunity open to all ages of volunteers. Sign up today at WhatcomVolunteer.org https://whatcomvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=560827
Help a Senior with Yard care!!
Volunteer with the Chore program and help a senior with yard care! Just a couple of hours a month could be a huge source of support for someone in our community. Timing is flexible according to your schedule. Have a group or team who would like to help? Even better! Yard work is always more fund when it is shared! Sign up today at
https://whatcomvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=560827
Friendship Bracelets needed for Camp Korey!
Create friendship bracelets we can give to campers – both at camp, through the mail, or at hospitals! Check here for tutorials on some of the main types of friendship bracelets, or make your favorite style. https://theneonteaparty.com/friendship-bracelets/
Sign up to donate at WhatcomVolunteer.org
https://whatcomvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=533299
Painted Rocks needed for Camp Korey
Find some small rocks and paint them for us to distribute throughout camp – this makes walking around the property more fun and exciting! https://whatcomvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=533298
Bellingham Park Department Work Parties
These Saturday work parties are on-going. Check the link for dates and to register. Tools and gloves are supplied. https://cob.org/gov/public/volunteer/parks-volunteer/volunteer-work-parties
Check out more volunteer opportunities for teens at the Whatcom Volunteer Center website
https://whatcomvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/need/index?s=1&need_init_id=898
Medication at School
If your student requires medication at school please provide a complete Authorization for Medications at School. Students may self-carry some medications with physician, parent/guardian and school nurse approval. Any medication that a student brings with them to school, must have a medication authorization form complete and on file at school. If you have any questions about your student’s health needs while at school please contact your School Nurse, Alyssa Johnson at 360-201-8766 or alyssa.johnson@bellinghamschools.org. We are looking forward to welcoming your student(s) back to Sehome!
Sehome High School PTSA
Email: sehomehighschoolptsa@gmail.com
Website: https://sehomehighptsa.memberplanet.com/
Instagram: @sehomehsptsa
Facebook: @SehomeHighSchoolPTSA
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
Kimberly Kirk, Dean of Students: kimberly.kirk@bellinghamschools.org
Jeff Smith, Counselor 9th Grade: jeffrey.smith@bellinghamschools.org
Amy Hjelt, Counselor A - G: amy.hjelt@bellinghamschools.org
Hana Schutz, Counselor H - M: hana.schutz@bellinghamschools.org
John Vandermolen, Counselor N - Z: john.vandermolen@bellinghamschools.org
Contact Information
Website: https://sehome.bellinghamschools.org/
Location: 2700 Bill McDonald Pkwy, Bellingham, WA, USA
Phone: (360)676-6481