January 31 - February 5
AP Students
Parents of AP students: Every student taking an AP class must pay $13.00 (a portion of their exam fee) towards each AP class they are taking. This is part of the total cost and is needed now to order the exams, which are taken in May. Please have students make payments in the office with Mrs. Nelson.
Senior Parents Financial Aid
If your student is interested in any type of school after graduation, students and parents need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA. Students and parents should be getting a signature PIN now and filling out the worksheet. It can be submitted via the Internet now. Schools have a deadline for receiving the FAFSA, and the sooner it is received the better the chance of receiving funds. To apply for the PIN number you need to go to www.fafsa.ed.gov There is a FAFSA on the web worksheet that can be printed out from the website and/or I have made copies that are in the career center. Remember that when you submit the FAFSA your place in line is locked, so you can be eligible for grants and other funds. The sooner you do this the better. This is not just a 4 year school financial aid form, this is for any type of after high school learning.
Deming Family Crab Feed Fundraiser
When - Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 6 -7:30 pm
Where - Blaine High School Cafeteria
Cost - $20.00
This is a fundraiser for the Deming family, Lathen a Blaine high graduate's daughter Shyanne, who was diagnosed with myelodysplasia leukemia. She is 6 years old and a student at Blaine Primary, fortunately her older brother Ethan age 9 and a Blaine elementary student was a bone marrow match. Both kids have undergone painful procedures, and currently Ethan is back at school, and Shyanne has been discharged from Seattle Children's Hospital and is living with her parents at the Ronald McDonald house with daily trips to the hospital for blood work and check ups. This fundraiser is a way to help a local Blaine family, who is going through not only an emotionally, and heart wrenching time, but a financial burden as well.
If you would like tickets please contact one of the following:
Krista Deming - 332-9305
Angela Czesak - 778- 3573
Cindy Freeman - 332-5014
Jen Wheeler - 371-5568
Senior Girls Basketball Night
Come root our Borderite Girls' Basketball team on to victory on Senior Night, Thursday, February 3. Blaine will be facing off against the Lynden Lions. So let us dress up in our black and orange, show our school and community spirit and cheer on our seniors, Payton Steinbach, Emily Ross, Lauren Cummings, Libby Moore, and the rest of the Borderite team. Lets go Borderites!
Spring Sports
Spring sports sign ups will be in the office starting Tuesday, February 1, 2011, baseball, boys golf, girls golf, boys soccer, softball, girls tennis, boys and girls track. Be sure all your paperwork is in and physical is current before Spring sports start Monday, February 28, 2011. Any questions see Connie in the office.
Required items:
- Orange packet (NOT needed if student has already done a sport in the fall or winter)
- Concussion form (NOT needed if student has already done a sport in the fall or winter)
- Sport specific inherent risk form
- Current physical
- Participation fee
- ASB card
- Athletic practice transportation form (needed for baseball, golf, soccer, softball)
Yearbook Senior Ads
Just a friendly reminder that some of you have purchased dedication ads in our yearbook in the past to honor your sons or daughters as they graduate. I know you'd hate to do it for son/daughter # 1, #2 and forget about #3 ... so this is to shake your memory and let you know that the yearbook staff will doing these pages for their February deadline and they need to reserve space for you. Please get back to Ms. Bleecker at vbleecker@blainesd.org or 332-6045 as soon as possible and let her know if your are interested.
Washington Language Proficiency Test
From February 8, 2011 to March 11, 2011, all students in Washington who are receiving English language learner services will be participating in the Washington Language Proficiency Test II (WLPT-II). This is an annual test of English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Each student is expected to start and finish the test in one day, and most students will finish the test in less than 3 hours. The results will be sent to each school and each students family by the end of the school year. Students in Special Education or with Section 504 Plans may have certain accommodations for this test, as determined by their individualized plan.
Graduating Seniors
Just a reminder to all graduating seniors that they need to get their cap and gown ordered from Jostens Northwest. There are packets in the high school office or they can order online at: nwgrad.com
Graduation Night Fundraiser
The Senior Class Parents are selling Valentine Carnations as a fundraiser for Dry Graduation Night. The carnations are available in 6 different colors, (Red, Pink, White, Yellow, Purple, and Orange) and are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Pre-order dates are January 24, 2011 - February 12, 2011 and will be delivered to your special student on the high school campus on February 14, 2011. Contact Diane with questions or to place on order: dianeb@blainesd.org or 360.332.6613. A limited quantity only will be available to purchase on Valentine's Day
Transcript Request
Seniors if you need transcripts to send to any of the colleges that you are applying to, you need to pick up a transcript request form from the carer center or the office. Fill out the form and turn in to Ms. Nelson or Connie Pilon in the office, or give to Mr. Shockey in the career center.
Chess Club and Team
The Blaine Chess Team is having our most successful season since in 12 years. This is due to the focused efforts of the team members: Jaclyn Adams, Aaron Ballard, Alex Bullock, Brandon Calvert, Ben Green, Brett Mattson, Nathan Rasmussen-Tangen, Aaron Sessions, Forest Sweeney and Izaac Wilkowski. Through their studying of the game and their team work, each member has become a better player. We have the potential to take 2nd place in the NW Chess League. Finally, we will be hosting the Washington State High School Chess Championship on Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12.
Senior Projects
Parents, please keep informed on your son’s or daughter’s senior project progress; it’s a grad requirement. Ask them where they are in the process. All seniors should have had their letter of intent approved by November 3, 2010. For all those who have completed their letters, they are either finishing their twenty hours or if they have done that are completing their self-evaluation essays and compiling evidence. Also, mentors should be filling out the required evaluation form. Furthermore, all seniors should be working on their portfolios now, even though they are not officially due until spring. Remember, even though they are seniors, frequent reminders may be necessary.
Art Studio
Look for Open Studio opportunities in the Art Room each week. I will try to keep the room open for 2 hour stretches once a week. I plan to alternate 3-5:00 P.M. with 6-8:00 P.M. Students can make up missed days, catch up on projects, or just enjoy a longer stretch of time to work on projects. Only Art students are allowed in the Art Room during Open Studio.
Homework Center
Homework Center is up and running. So if your student would like some help with any of their studies please encourage them to seek out help from the homework center. The times may change, but the morning times are 7:30 to 8:10 and the afternoon times are 3:00 to 4:30. The center will run Mondays through Thursdays, and it will be in the high school library. We want to strongly encourage freshmen and sophomores to get help when needed, but everyone is welcome.
Dux
Duxdata is now available for online viewing of students' grades. Duxdata is available at: http://duxdata.blainesd.org/BSDStudents
Teachers generally post their grades each Thursday. If you do not have your students' login or password, Ms. Nelson in the office can look
it up for you in the office.
SAT Question of the Week
If P is an odd integer, which of the following is an even integer?
A. P minus 2
B. P squared
C. P squared minus 2
D. (P minus 2) squared
E. P squared minus P
SAT
The next available SAT will be given on Saturday, March 12, 2011. The deadline without having to pay a late fee is Thursday, February 11, 2011. To sign up for this test students need to go to www.collegeboard.com. For more information contact Mr. Shockey in the Career Center.
ACT
The next available ACT will be given on Saturday, April 9, 2011. The deadline without having to pay a late fee is Friday, March 4, 2011. To sign up for this test students need to go to www.ACT.org. For more information contact Mr. Shockey in the Career Center.
Post-Secondary "Tip of the Week"
Career Tips for Students
Figuring out what to do for work is a process that happens over time, rather than a single one-time decision. Career Planning is a developmental, thought-provoking process. You must examine yourself: your interests, your temperament, and your values. You then need to think about what you want in a job.
1. Establish tentative personal/career goals
2. Discuss your career goals with counselors, teachers, and family.
3. Explore occupations and gather career information.
4. Conduct Informational Interviews
5. Develop a Resume of Activities, Honors, and Achievements.
6. Assemble a list of admission requirements and qualifications.
7. Visit college or other education/training sites.
College Application/FAFSA Deadlines
Application FAFSA
Central Washington April 1 March 1
Eastern Washington March 1 February 15
Evergreen State March 1 March 1
U of Washington December 15 February 28
Washington State January 31 February 15
WWU March 1 February 15
Gonzaga February 1 February 1
Pacific Lutheran Januaray 15 January 31
St. Martin's March 1 March 1
Seattle Pacific February 1 February 1
Seattle March 1 February 1
Puget Sound January 15 February 1
Whitman January 15 February 1
Whitworth March 1 March 1
Scholarships - Due Date
Sam Walton - January 31, 2011
Gilda's Club - February 1, 2011
American Indian Scholarship - February 1, 2011
Hawaii Pacific Choral Scholarship - February 1, 2011
Hawaii Pacific Band/Orchestra - February 1, 2011
Junior Achievement - February 1, 2011
KFC Scholarship - February 9, 2011
Bioscience & Engineering Scholarship - UW - February 14, 2011
USAFunds Access to Education - February 15, 2011
Todd Curran Scholarship - February 15, 2011
RH Thompson Engineering Scholarship - February 15, 2011
Best Buy Scholarship - February 16, 2011
UFCW 21 Scholarship - March 1, 2011
USW 12-591 Fallen Worker's Scholarship - March 1, 2011
Leadership 1000 Scholarship - March 1, 2011
Women's Overseas Service League - March 1, 2011
Washington State PTA Scholarship - March 1, 2011
Washington State Employees Credit Union - March 7, 2011
Robert J. Handy Scholarship - March 9, 2011
Washington State School Retirees' Foundation - March 9, 2011
Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship - March 11, 2011
American Postal Workers Scholarship - March 15, 2011
Washington State Association for Justice Essay Scholarship - March 18, 2011
Washington State Association for Justice/Presidents' Scholarship - March 18, 2011
U.S. Bank - March 25, 2011
Whatcom County Master Gardener Foundation Scholarship - March 31, 2011
Fire and Law Enforcement Scholarship - March 31, 2011
Milotte Scholarship - March 31, 2011
BECU Scholarship - March 31, 2011
Professional Photographers of Washington - April 1, 2011
University of Washington Alumnae Scholarship - April 8, 2011
Gates Millennium Scholarship -
BigSun Scholarship - June 23, 2011
Boys Golf
All boys interested in turning out for golf this spring need to stop by Coach Barthlow's room to sign-up. The sign-up list is used to send home a parent's letter concerning the start of the season, how team splits and cuts will be made, etc. Please have your golfer come by and sign up.
Sports Week - 1/31 - 2/5
Check with the Blaine High School sports information hotline each day on all sports at Blaine High School (thanks Mr. Miller). The phone number to this hot line is (360)332-0303.
ATTENTION all students and staff: Friday, February 4 is our Borderite Super Bowl dress up contest day. Please dress up in your favorite NFL team gear. Prizes will be available for the best outfits.
Monday - 1/31
Wrestling - Practice
BBasketball - @Squalicum - C/JV/Var - 5:45/5:45/7:30 - leave 4:30
GBasketball - vs Squalicum - C/Var - 5:45/7:30
Tuesday - 2/1
Wrestling - Practice
BBasketball - Practice
GBasketball - Practice
Wednesday - 2/2
Wrestling - Practice
BBasketball - Practice
GBasketball - Practice
Thursday - 2/3
Wrestling - Practice
GBasketball - vs Lynden - C/Var - 5:45/7:30 - SENIOR NIGHT
BBasketball - Practice
Friday - 2/4
Wrestling - 2A Sub-Regionals - Squalicum - 5:00 - leave 2:00
GBasketball - Practice
BBasketball - @Lynden - JV/Var - 5:45/7:30 - leave 4:30
Saturday - 2/5
GBasketball - Practice
BBasketball - Practice
Wrestling - 2A Sub-Regionals - Squalicum - 10:00 - leave 7:00
Saturday practices for Winter sports will be a coaches decision. Ask your student to check on Saturday practices. There may be athletic events on Saturday.
Go to nwcathletics.com for updated schedules, scores, stats, and more.
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SAT Answer
The correct answer is E. If P is an odd integer, then P minus 2 and P squared are odd integers. Similarly, choices C and D are odd integers. Since an odd integer subtracted from another odd integer is always an even integer, P squared minus P is even.
Responses: 88,040
Correct: 65%
Incorrect: 35%