MARINER MEMO
10/28-11/3/2022
LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
It is certainly starting to feel like fall. We wrap up our first quarter on November 4. This is a great opportunity for our students to analyze if their current grades reflect the goals they have set for themselves. If they do not, there is still time to recover before the end of the semester when grades post to the transcript. Parents/Guardians- please encourage your child to reach out directly to teachers with any questions or help. Know that our Learning Center is open Monday through Thursday from 3:30-5:30 PM. Students can come and have a quiet place to work and have some snacks. Students can also sign up for one on one tutoring if they want more intentional support. To learn more about the Learning Center or to sign up for tutoring, please click here.
Please reach out with any questions, comments, or feedback. Let's make it another great week!
Sonia Cole
Principal
IN THIS EPISODE:
1 - WRAP UP FROM LAST WEEK
2 – UPCOMING ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES
3 – CURRENT EVENTS
4 – CAREER CENTER
5 – COUNSELING CENTER
6 – GENERAL INFORMATION
TRANSLATION OPTION FOR MARINER MEMO
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NEEDS DRIVE INFORMATION
The PTSA is sponsoring a needs drive for the learning and counseling center.
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AFTER-SCHOOL DINNER PROGRAM
After-school dinner program begins for all kids in Bellingham; onsite at Shuksan Monday through Thursday
Bellingham Public Schools serves hot dinner at no cost to all children 18 and under and to those served in the Community Transitions program. These meals are offered from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Monday to Thursday now through June 15, 2023. Dinner is served in the Shuksan Middle School cafeteria, located at 2717 Alderwood Avenue (at the corner of Northwest and Alderwood). It does not matter what school you attend in the district.
Accompanying adults are charged $4.75 per meal — please bring cash or check. Please plan to eat onsite in the Shuksan cafeteria.
The daily Monday through Thursday dinner menu is listed on the school menu webpage by day after the lunch listing.
Please note: Dinner will not be served on school holidays or on the following all school early dismissal days: Nov. 3, Nov. 25, Dec. 8, Feb. 9, March 9 and April 27.
SEHOME TENNIS
Congratulations to all three Sehome Boys' Tennis Teams!
With over 80 boys turning out for 3 teams (varsity, JV & C), the no-cut program supported the entire range of athletes, from those just learning how to play tennis, to those who have been playing for years.
Our Varsity Boys' Team played last weekend and won the District Title! A big congratulations to the 12 players who contributed to this accomplishment. Through teamwork and support, the boys led the district with a win.
Sehome also has 4 boys that earned their spots at state! Zach Chai won the district title for singles and Nathan Gruman took 2nd place to round out the two available spots for the state tournament. In doubles, Whittaker Gresham and Calvin Kraynak played in the finals, and earned the 2nd spot to state. These were hard fought battles and each of these boys will represent Sehome well when they compete May 26th and 27th at University of Washington's Nordstrom Center.
ORCHESTRA CONCERT OCTOBER 25
SEHOME LACROSSE PLAYERS!
For those of you that know me, my name is Garrett Goshorn. I was the head coach for Sehome in 2021, and I will be returning this fall and spring for another year (and hopefully many more to come!). I am a Stanwood High School and Western Washington University alumni, where I found success both with my teams and as an individual. While at Western, our best finish was 3rd place nationally and during my senior season I managed to receive 1st team all-conference midfield honors. Right before that season, I played box lacrosse for the Portland River Monsters where we also placed 3rd nationally in what was then the IBLA, now it’s the NABLL. After that season, I created my own semi pro team, the Everett Express. I was the founder and general manager from 2017-2021 and still help with that, but I took time away to move to the Czech Republic in Central Europe to compete in their national box lacrosse league. During my time there, I competed against some of the best players in Europe, grabbing 3rd place in the Czech National League, 3rd place in the Frank Menschner Cup in Prague 2nd place in the Dalmatia Cup in Croatia. I was the head coach of the Irish Women’s National Team at the inaugural Shebox Lacrosse event in Prague, where they reached 2nd place, and lastly, I competed with Team Alberta in the Ales Hrebesky Memorial, where we got 4th place.
It was an amazing year of growing and learning as a player and I am SO excited to bring this knowledge back to you here at Sehome. We are going to kick things off this fall from November 8th to December 1st.
Practices will be held from 6-8pm on the upper Sehome fields every Tuesday and Thursday during this time. We are going to focus on getting our lacrosse sticks back in our hands, refamiliarizing ourselves with our teammates and coaches both old and new, and overall we are going to start preparing for an exciting and competitive spring season. Last time I coached you, you boys went 8-2, so I hope your expectations are as high as mine! New or potential players don’t be shy, you are just as valuable to this team as our most experienced veterans. Come out and join us, this team is a brotherhood you won’t want to miss out on, and I am so excited to be back with you all soon!
Coach Garrett
INTERESTED IN JOINING GIRL'S WRESTLING??
Interested in Girls Wresting?
A few things about the program:
1. We are a combined team from Sehome, Bellingham, and Squalicum. We’ve combined for years to have a larger team. We call ourselves United Girls Wrestling. You can follow us on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/unitedgirlswrestling/.
2. We practice at Shuksan Middle School from 4pm to 7pm.The season starts Nov. 13.
3. We will work to make sure transportation is not an issue.
4. We have 20+ girls on our roster including a returning state placer, 2 national team qualifiers, along with other returners and first-time wrestlers.
There is more to tell, but I’ll leave you with that info for now. Please reach out to me with any questions you may have. We can’t wait to have you on board.
Coach Porteous Brian.Porteous@bellinghamschools.org
UPCOMING SPORTING EVENTS
SCHOOL PICTURES
Previously ordered pictures can be picked up in the ASB office. If your student had their picture taken but you have not ordered, please send your student to ASB office to pick up the sample picture/packet that will have their individual student order number on it with instructions for ordering.
SEHOME LEARNING CENTER
FRED MEYER REWARDS ACCOUNT CAN BE LINKED TO SEHOME FOR FUNDRAISING
How to sign up:
Web link: https://www.fredmeyer.com/topic/community-rewards-4
Click on “re-enroll” or “link your Rewards Card now.”
Our organization number is: SF659
Dear Sehome High School (SF659),
The Kroger Co. Family of Stores is committed to bringing hope and help to the local neighborhoods we call home. Our stores are on a mission to not just part of, but to help create a stronger community. We recognize that every community has unique causes that need support. Thank you for being such an important organization in our community.
We encourage you to ask your supporters to link their rewards card to your organization. Community Rewards is easy to use, The more your supporters shop with us, the more money your organization will earn!
We are committed to carefully protecting our customer's personal information. In order to meet their expectation of privacy, we have adopted a simple policy to never share a customer's personal information. Our privacy policy applies to Community Rewards participation as well.
Thank you for being such an important organization in our community,
Community Rewards Staff
01-Jul-2022 to 30-Sep-2022
137
Households
$ 438.52
Total Donations
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR DONATIONS OF CD'S AND DVD'S
The Science Department is hoping to put your old CDs and DVDs to use. Please send in your CDs and DVDs you no longer need. We are looking for a large quantity and will take any you are looking to get rid of. We do not need the cases- Discs only. These can be dropped of at the main office or to any science teacher.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
10th-12th Students interested in joining the National Honor Society can now apply online. Link: https://forms.office.com/r/tg9DMjhv83 (must be signed into a district device to access this link)
The application deadline for new members is November 1st. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required to join.
National Honor Society meets once a month during Anchor time with additional opportunities after school for community service projects. Contact Ms. Desler angela.desler@bellinghamschools.org for more information. Please Note: Returning members from previous years DO NOT need to reapply!
GRAD ADS ORDER FORM CLASS 0F 2023
Sehome High School Grad Ad Order Form - Class of 2023
New this year… all seniors are being provided a quarter-page grad ad free of charge! Simply provide the photos and the text and our designers will create a fabulous ad for you! The deadline for submission is Dec. 2, 2022.
Before you get started, here are our ad guidelines:
-We are only accepting digital images.
-Make sure digital images are high-resolution scans or files of 1MB or larger.
-Student editors reserve the right to request replacement photos or text if the content is inappropriate for a student publication.
-No copyrighted images or text will be reproduced unless complying with Fair Use copyright law. This includes song lyrics.
Tips for success:
-Let us do the hard work… creating collages is not necessary.
-4 photos maximum.
-Please avoid pictures with a significant other… because you never know what might happen in a few months.
Here is the link to the submission form:
We are only offering 1/4 pages at this time. Unfortunately, we cannot offer any upgrades in size for any student. If you have any questions, please email: sehomeyearbook@gmail.com
YOUTH PHILANTHROPY PROJECT
Click on the link to read about Youth Philanthropy Project
HOT JOBS LINK
VOLUNTEERING
CAREER CENTER
Resources for Students:
· Field Trips to local colleges and local employers and training centers
College Visits and local tours
· College Fair (fall at Sehome)
· Teen Job Fair! (spring at BHS)
· Résumé help
· Volunteer Opportunities
· Scholarships and financial aid
· Sumer camp opportunities
High School and Beyond Support!
Students sign up in the Career Center
Contact:
Martha Zender
High School and Beyond Coordinator
martha.zender@bellinghamschools.org
SENIOR MEETINGS
We are in the middle of Senior Meetings, a requirement for graduation, where we meet with seniors individually for 30 minutes to talk about:
- Remaining Credits
- 2nd Semester Classes
- Post-High School Planning (including College/Career planning)
- Final Graduation Requirements
Students should have signed up for their 30-minute meeting in the counseling office or by emailing Kendra.Simpson@Bellinghamschools.org.
We encourage you to talk with your child about their meeting and make sure that they have signed up.
Families are welcome to reach out for more discussion around the senior meeting topics, or to set up a time to meet.
We also wanted to share some resources for families as you are talking with your child about their plans for after high school:
If you have questions, please reach out to Kendra Simpson or your child’s counselor.
BUS LOOP & DROP OFF
Please use the main lot for drop off and pick up of your child. We ask that you pull all the way forward and do not park in the fire lane.
OPEN CAMPUS
MULTI-LANGUAGE MESSAGE LINE
Sehome PTSA
To join the Sehome PTSA: https://www.memberplanet.com/packetview/sehomehighptsa/sehomehighschoolptsamembershippages
Email: sehomehighschoolptsa@gmail.com
Website: https://sehomehighptsa.memberplanet.com/
Facebook: SehomeHighSchoolPTSA
Instagram: @sehomehsptsa
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
Gwen Fetherolf, Counselor E-K: gwen.fetherolf@bellinghamschools.org
Hana Schutz, Counselor L-Re: hana.schutz@bellinghamschools.org
John Vandermolen, Counselor Rh - Z: john.vandermolen@bellinghamschools.org
Contact Information
Website: https://sehome.bellinghamschools.org/
Location: 2700 Bill McDonald Pkwy, Bellingham, WA, USA
Phone: (360)676-6481