MONDAY (01/23): ORANGE SCHEDULE

TUESDAY (01/24):  BLUE SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY (01/25): NO SCHOOL (PD Day #2)

THURSDAY (01/26): BLUE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY (01/27): ORANGE SCHEDULE

COMING UP NEXT WEEK:   

MONDAY (01/30): ORANGE SCHEDULE

TUESDAY (01/31):  BLUE SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY (02/01): GRAY SCHEDULE (NO LATE START)

THURSDAY (02/02): BLUE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY (02/03): ORANGE SCHEDULE

Here are your announcements for Thursday, Jan 26, 2023.

10 Minute Plays: 10 Minute Play performances are this week! This year we have 3 short student directed plays all performed on the same night. Performances are this Friday and Saturday, January 27th and 28th at 6:30pm in the Auditorium. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased in advance on the GK website under payments and purchases, at the ASB Office, or with cash at the door.  

Sophomore Dance: Attention all Sophomores!!!  Our first class dance of the year is for you.  Tickets go on sale January 30 in the ASB office.  You must be passing 4 out of 5 of your current classes.  The tickets are 15 dollars each and you can bring a guest.  Guest passes are due by February 7th.  Come enjoy the fun.  There will also be a Freshman and Junior dance in the future.  Details to come at a later date.

Yearbook: Yearbook will be setting up a table at lunch to collect student life photos. This can be pictures of you with your friends, family, pets, or doing things outside of school like snowboarding or going to a Seahawks game. Look for our table in the lunchroom today! 

Multicultural Club: Interested in sharing your culture or leaning about other cultures? The multicultural club meets every Wednesday after school in room 122H.

Writing Center: Are you struggling with a Writing assignment? Do you wish your grades were better than they are? The Writing Center is open all three lunches and during study support. Even if you just need a quiet place to work--we are here to help!

Scholarship Opportunity: Seniors, if you played a varsity sport and plan to attend school this fall after graduation, you may be eligible for the $3,000 Ben B. Cheney Foundation scholarship. Visit their website at benbcheneyfoundation.org/scholarship to read all the eligibility and complete your application. You can also find the link on the Career Center Canvas page under March.
All complete and eligible applications received by March 15 will be reviewed

ID Cards: Students, remember you should have your ID cards on you at all times and have them out and ready to show when entering the building. If you have not received an ID card or have lost yours, let Mrs. George in the ASB office know.

SLHS Bowling wins Pierce County 3A League Title

The Spanaway Lake High School Girls Bowling team continues to dominate the competition! The girls recently took home the Pierce County 3A League Title for the second year in a row, beating out the next closest team by nearly 1,000 pins!  On top of that, the entire varsity team was also named first team in the All Conference selections, with Tamia Yeager once again being named league MVP. Well done! https://www.facebook.com/BethelSD/photos/pcb.10159790177309892/10159790176584892

Sailor returns home and surprises daughter at school!

Centennial Elementary first grader Isabella Kraften got a fantastic surprise when her dad, Jason, showed up at school to see her. Jason is in the Navy and has been stationed in Hawaii for several years. He was just transferred back to Washington and couldn’t wait to tell her! https://www.facebook.com/BethelSD/videos/1147297949317941

Join the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners advisory Board

The South Sound Housing Affordability Partners is accepting community members’ applications for appointment to its Advisory Board. Established in 2021, SSHA3P is an intergovernmental collaboration in Pierce County working to create and preserve affordable, attainable, and accessible housing throughout our communities. Learn more and apply here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/29d8ff7bc7eb457798fd5a60f1dd7990?fbclid=IwAR0qTnc-BwI4DX4Z1plP-ybBqZZ17SZpQE3xJ-J_WYNTbzOOIptl6wzIaPk

2-Minute News of the Week Podcast!

Give us two minutes, and we’ll give you a taste of all the most interesting things happening in our district this week. It’s all part of our brand new mini-podcast, which comes out every Monday and is available on all major podcast platforms. Check out the latest episode here: https://blubrry.com/bethelschools/93210276/bsd-news-in-brief-january-23-2023/

Podcast Episode 26: This POD really ties the room together

This week, we chat with two JROTC Cadets about their experience in the program and their future plans. We also sit down with Dr. David Hammond, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools to discuss new school construction, Camas Prairie’s national award, and the Seinfeld character he most relates to! All that, plus a few too many Big Lebowski references on this week’s show. New episodes drop on Thursdays at www.bethelsd.org/podcast and on all popular podcast services.

Highly Capable Referrals

It's time for Highly Capable referrals! Anyone (parents, teachers, community, etc.) can refer a student to be tested for potential qualification in next year's Highly Capable programs. Referrals are due on January 31. Learn more about the program and fill out an online referral form here: https://www.bethelsd.org/Page/682