Sehome High School- Mariner Memo
Week of March 9 - 13
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday: B Day - 8th Grade Parent Night
Tuesday: A Day
Wednesday: B Day
Thursday: A Day
Friday: B Day - Mariner Mania
8TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT- TONIGHT!
6:00-6:30 PM Open House and Tours
- Tour the building. Leadership students will be available to answer any questions.
- PTSA will have an information table in the main entrance.
- Sehome Merchandise will be available for purchase through the Mariner Market (Cash or Check Only)
- Orchestra will perform in the Commons.
6:30-7:30 PM Presentation in the Theater
- Admin Welcome and Intro
- Athletics and Activities
- Choir performance
- Counselor Introduction and Schedule Information
- Drama Performance
- Department Presentations
We look forward to meeting each one of you!
MARINER MANIA- FRIDAY MARCH 13
COVID-19 Information
State and county health officials are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and communicating with our health and safety staff. Health agencies will provide recommendations to school districts as needed.
- We continue to clean and disinfect our schools daily.
- Here is the district’s FAQ, which is being updated regularly.
- We remind students and staff that staying home when ill, good handwashing and covering your cough/sneeze is the best prevention for any communicable disease.
- This comic is a helpful tool for talking with kids about the virus.
Food Service Online Payment
Bellingham Public Schools provides an easy way to add money to a food account by making payments through the online system, MyPaymentsPlus.
For questions regarding meal payments, call (360) 676-6572 or email BPS.MealPayments@BellinghamSchools.org.
Senior Scholarship Opportunities
Parents of Seniors-
Please encourage your senior to check out the scholarship bulletin. Updates are being made weekly, sometimes twice, as so many are coming in.
For more all of our scholarship resources check out the Sehome scholarship page
Career Center sponsored events!
These field trips are designed to educate your student in post- secondary options. Connecting with individuals in colleges and careers can provide our young people with information to help them decide which pathway is right for them.
BTC Try a Trade Day!
College Planning Day at WWU! Monday, March 23rd 8:45am- 11:30am This event hosts private and public colleges, universities, community and technical colleges each offering 30 minute presentations. Students choose four sessions to attend. A Financial Aid session will also be offered.(Grades 11- 12)
WCC Spring Preview Day May 29th Seniors are invited to get a peek into the daily life at WCC through classroom presentations, campus tours, an advising session and student panel. This free event is fun and engaging! Pizza lunch included.
Career Choices hosted by the Whatcom Rotary Monday, March 30th 9:00am- 2:00pm. Students will select three career presentations of their choice following a key note speaker. 30+ career presentations to choose from. Free lunch provided. (Grades 10-12)
Career Center News Winter 2020
The Masonic Educational Council annually recognizes outstanding members of the Junior Class at each Whatcom County public high school. Any junior may enter the competition by completing the on-line application. https://www.whatcommec.org/
The top five boys and top five girls from each high school will be chosen to attend the awards program, along with their families, in April. Scholarships of $600 will be awarded to the top student at each high school and $1,500 to the top boy and top girl in Whatcom County. The deadline for the application is early March 9th.
College Bound Student Support and 9th Grade Repledge
The College Bound Scholarship was established in 2007 to provide state-funded financial aid to low-income students who may not consider college due to the cost. Students completed the application during 7th or 8th grade. (For more information regarding the scholarship: http://www.wsac.wa.gov/college-bound.)
We have been collaborating with Futures NW again this year to give our Sehome College Bound Students extra support. Bianca Leon, WWU Senior, is at Sehome 2-3 days a week and has been helping seniors with FASFA/WASFA and other college-related questions.
SURPLUS BOOK SALE
Pursuant to RCW 28A.335.180, surplus textbooks and instructional materials will be available, to any student desiring to purchase them for the period from Wednesday, February 19, 2020 to Thursday, March 19, 2020.
A complete list of surplus books and instructions for purchasing items can be found on the district website: http://bellinghamschools.org/about/departments/business-services/surplus-book-sale/ . Please use link or search “surplus book sale”.
Safety Reporting and Tip Line
Students, parents or community members who have information, tips, or concerns regarding a safety issue in our schools are encouraged to text or call 844-310-9560 or visit bellinghamschools.org/safe for confidential, anonymous, two-way communication with our safety staff.
Multi-Language Message Line
First Boy's Lacrosse game happening THIS weekend.
Monday, Mar 9, 2020, 09:00 PM
Sehome High School, Bill McDonald Parkway, Bellingham, WA, USA
Student Learning Center March Madness
Spring into a new habit...complete homework before leaving campus! Sign up for a tutor using our QR code.
PTSA Meeting
Are you a Member?
Have you joined SHS PTSA yet? It's not too late! Membership is open to EVERYONE! Sehome families, teachers, staff, students, and community members are welcome to join.
Membership forms are available in the office, or online by clicking here.
We exist to support the Sehome High School community. To find out more about PTSA, check out our website and Facebook page.
If you have question about joining PTSA, contact Else Sokol at sokolbell4@comcast.net
Sehome Points of Contact
Sonia Bell, Principal: sonia.bell@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
Please contact the Assistant Principal or Counselor who is assigned to your child to resolve school issues.
Catherine Romine, Principal Admin Assistant: catherine.romine@bellinghamschools.org
Toni Ladner, Attendance/ VP Couto Admin Assistant: toni.ladner@bellinghamschools.org
Heidi Schroyer, Testing/VP Barrett Admin Assistant: heidi.schroyer@bellinghamschools.org
Kristin Cerenzia, Athletics Admin Assistant: kristin.cerenzia@bellinghamschools.org
Cathy Moran, ASB Admin Assistant: catherine.moran@bellinghamschools.org
Janelle Larsen, Registrar: janelle.larsen@bellinghamschools.org
Kendra Simpson, Counseling Admin Assistant: kendra.simpson@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