bonney lake high school

Panther Update
Volume 5, Issue 1

Important Dates:
10/5-10/8 & 10/12 – School Bus Ridership Week
10/9 – No School
10/23 – Homecoming Football Game
10/24 – Homecoming Dance
10/26 – Daffodil Princess Selection Night
10/28 – Open House
10/30 – Sunset Bowl
11/11 – No school
11/5 – Beyond High School Night
11/26-11/27 – No school

Important Dates for Seniors:
5/19-5/20 – Senior Boards
6/14 - Senior Breakfast
6/14 – Graduation Practice at BLHS, 9:30 am **
6/15 – Grad Practice at the Showplex, Time TBD
6/15 – Graduation, 4:30 pm at the Puyallup Showplex

** Both practices are mandatory.  Seniors must attend to walk at graduation.

Homecoming!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Homecoming football game at Sunset Stadium in Sumner
Tailgate Party – 6:00 pm
Football Game – 7:00 pm

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Homecoming Dance in the BLHS Commons from
8:00-11:00 pm.  Chaperones are needed!  Please call 253.891.5700 to volunteer.

Friday, October 30, 2009
Sunset Bowl – Bonney Lake vs. Sumner football.  BLHS is the visiting team this year.  Please plan on cheering on the Mighty Panthers from the visitor’s side.

Every Rider Counts!
School Bus Ridership Week
October 5-8 and October 12
State funding for student transportation is determined by the number of students riding the bus during this week.  Students who ride buses at any time throughout the school year are encouraged to ride the bus in the morning during this important count week.

Senior Project Information:
Seniors will begin their preliminary work on their Culminating Senior Project in October in their Advisory class.  Manuals and proposal forms will be distributed to students on October 21.  Attendance in Advisory classes this year will be essential for a senior’s success with their Culminating Project.  Students who have not submitted a proposal form or who did not complete their project over the summer should begin thinking about project ideas as soon as possible.  Project proposal forms are due on Wednesday, November 4.

Running Start students should be sure to check their folders in the CIC at least once a week to find information regarding the project.  On Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 pm in the BLHS Library, there will be a meeting for Running Start seniors to receive their manuals and project proposal forms.

There will be a Culminating Senior Project meeting at the BLHS Open House at 6:00 pm in room 152 for parents who wish to receive additional information. 

Should you have any questions regarding the Culminating Senior Project, please feel free to contact Traci Lewis, Senior Project Coordinator at
253-891-5719.

Walk Around Open House
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Families will receive their student’s first grading period report and have the opportunity to visit (3-5 minutes) with their student’s teachers.  Teachers will be available from 3:00-5:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm. Please plan on arriving early so you are able to visit with all of your student’s teachers.  Teachers will be leaving the building promptly at 5:00 pm for a dinner break and 8:00 pm to prepare for the next day of school.    

The following teachers will not be available at the 3:00-5:00 pm session due to coaching responsibilities:  Baker, Barrett, Beckwith, Conrad, Foster, Fuller, Helling-Christy, Ireland, Johnson, R. Jones, McIlvaine, Ostrander, Sage, Stokke, Williams.

The following teacher will not be available at the 6:00-8:00 pm session:  Neptun

We look forward to seeing you on October 28!

Attention Seniors!!!
The deadline for Senior Yearbook pictures is October 15.  Please turn picture CD’s or prints into the main office.  If you prefer to e-mail your picture please do so no later than October 15.  Email pictures to  Amanda Ross. You will receive an e-mail confirmation upon receipt of your picture.  If you have questions please do not hesitate to call or e-mail Amanda Ross.

Senior Yearbook
Recognition Ads:
Family, friends and community members:  do you want to recognize a Senior in the 2010 BLHS yearbook?  Include some pictures, write a message and let your senior know how proud you are of their accomplishments.  To create your Senior Ad visit www.myyear.com.  Once there you can select the size of the ad, upload pictures, write and proof read your message and make your payment.  Senior ads start at $40.  If you create an account you can also save your work and revisit the site when you have the time.  If you have any questions please contact Amanda Ross.

If the internet isn’t for you, the yearbook staff will create the ad for you.  Select an ad size, pick out some pictures, write a message and send the information and payment to the school.  Order forms will be distributed to seniors in their advisory class, but will also be available in the front office.  If you would like an order form e-mailed to you just contact Amanda Ross.

Medication at School:
State law and district policy govern the administration of medication to students at school.  Health technicians can only administer oral medications.  Before students may take prescriptions OR over the counter medicine there MUST be a signed/dated permission statement from the student’s physician AND parent.  All medication must be delivered by a parent or guardian in the original container and must be stored in the health room.

Under new laws of the state, the parent of any child who has a life threatening condition that may require medical services to be performed at school is required to present a medication or treatment order to the school.  Students with life threatening conditions will not be allowed to attend school without such an order.  Students with diabetes need to have an Individual Health Plan developed.  Please contact the Health Services Office at 253-891-6060.

Doing the Right Thing Awards:
In an effort to recognize students who “do the right thing,” staff members nominate students to be given a certificate from the principal and have their picture displayed on the “wall of fame” under our big panther in the commons.  Students receive this recognition for a variety of things they do for others, by returning something they found, by assisting others without being asked, and for being good citizens.  This year recipients to date are:
Ashley Dunn, Selina Reimann, Tyler Rogers.

Daffodil Princess
Selection Night:
Monday, October 26, 2009
7:00 pm in the BLHS Commons

Come out and support our candidates as they compete for the title of Daffodil Princess.  This will be a fun night of entertainment with this year’s theme of “carousel.”

Student Writing Center:
The Writing Center is open from 7:05 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 7:05 am through 1:30 pm on Fridays.  Students can receive help with their writing assignments which includes:  topic selection, thesis development, organization of ideas, word choices, sentence structure rough draft revisions, speeches, editing, research projects, senior project, MLA formatting, works cited, text notes.  Our goal is to help students be successful and achieve high scoring in their writing.

Student Progress Reports
This year all families of middle and high school students will receive two progress reports for all classes prior to earning semester grades.  A progress report helps both students and their families assess academic progress during the semester.  This is just one of the communication links in the collaborative relationship between families, students, and teachers.

Progress Report #1
October 20, 2009
Progress Report #2
December 8, 2009
First Semester Ends
January 28, 2010
Progress Report #3
March 9, 2010
Progress Report #4
May 5, 2010
Second Semester Ends
June 21, 2010

Student Assistance Program:
Stephanie Anderson is returning as the Prevention/Intervention Specialist for this school year.  The services she provides are part of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) in the Sumner School District.  As the Prevention/Intervention Specialist she can provide:  Early alcohol and other drug prevention services to students and families, drug/alcohol screenings for students, assist in referrals to treatment providers, group and individual counseling, and strengthen the transition back to school for students who are recovering from drug/alcohol use.  The goal of the program is to provide a comprehensive model of substance abuse prevention, intervention and support services assisting in achieving academic excellence realizing potential.

New to BLHS this year is the addition of Students Against Destructive Decision (S.A.D.D.) Club, which Stephanie Anderson will be facilitating.  The club will meet on Thursdays at 2:30 pm to plan prevention activities to promote a healthy environment and community for all students to live and learn in.

Stephanie Anderson is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.  She can be reached by phone at 253.891.5700 or by e-mail at Stephanie_anderson@sumner.wednet.edu.

Welcome Officer Wolschleger!
Our new School Resource Office (SRO) is Officer Daron Wolschleger.  Officer Wolschleger’s goal is to build positive, proactive ties with students, staff and parents.  Office Wolschleger is a graduate from Pacific Lutheran University and comes to us with past experience working in school settings.

Counseling News:
Welcome Brianne LaVerdiere!
Brianne is interning with Mr. Crinklaw this year and will be at BLHS on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Brianne is a graduate student attending the University of Puget Sound earning her Master’s degree in school counseling. 

Sign up for the PSAT!
Test date:  Saturday, October 17 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. Students sign up in the CIC and pay the bookkeeper $13.  The PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.  It’s a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test.  It also gives 11th grade students a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.  The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills.  The PSAT will be offered to students in grades 9-11.  Only 250 spots are available so sign up in the CIC today!  There will be a free test prep for the PSAT on October 13 in the upper lecture hall at 2:30 pm. 

The SAT at BLHS in 2009/10
Students can register online at www.collegeboard.com.  SAT registration information can also be found in the CIC.  The BLHS testing dates for the SAT are in blue below.

2009/2010 SAT/ACT Dates and Deadlines:

SAT Dates:

Testing at BLHS

ACT Dates:
Students can register online at www.ACT.org.  ACT registration information can also be found in the CIC.

Who benefits from Assessment Tests?
Most colleges require either the SAT Reasoning Test or the American College Test assessment (ACT) scores as part of their admissions criteria.  Therefore, college bound students should plan to take the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT during their junior year.  Students will have the opportunity to improve his/her score by taking either test again later this year.  Cost for SAT Reasoning Test is $45 and ACT is $31 for 2009 ACT or $46 for the “ACT plus writing” version.

Beyond High School Night Coming Soon!
Be sure to attend Thursday, November 5 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sumner High School.  Offered to all high school students and their parents every fall, Beyond High School Night brings representatives from nearly every 4-year and 2-year college in Washington.  Vocational and Technical schools and Armed Service recruiters are in attendance as well as personnel from other career alternatives after high school.  Students and parents can attend up to three different interest sessions during this event, in addition to visiting the walk-around fair exhibitors.

ASVAB Testing
Students will have the opportunity to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test at BLHS on November 5 from 7:45-10:45 am.  This FREE exam aids in determining aptitude and interests for hundreds of career possibilities in both civilian jobs and military positions.  ASVAB scores can be entered into the WOIS (Washington Occupational Information System).  Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 can sign up in the CIC.  Please contact Mrs. Klein with any questions.

Fall National College Fair
On Monday, October 19 counselors will take a group of 11th and 12th grade students to the National College Fair in Seattle.  Students may talk to representatives from a wide array of colleges at the fair.  In addition, students can attend workshops on the college admissions process.  The cost for the field trip is $10.  Please sign up in the CIC.

Career & Information (CIC) News:
What’s in the CIC?  Career exploration, college, scholarship and military information, PSAT/SAT/ACT test information, job, volunteer and community service opportunities, tech. pre/dual credit information, lost and found items, mailboxes for Running Start students and various forms (i.e. Acceptable Use/Internet, including stickers for ID cards, Athletic Eligibility, club and activity information, parking and locker applications, grade check forms, dance guest forms, etc.).

Career/College Exploration
WOIS/The Career Information System
Go to:  www.wois.org
Site key:  available in the CIC
Career Cruising
Go to:  www.careercruising.com
Username & password:  available in the CIC

Scholarship Opportunities
Go to:  www.mail.sumner.wednet.edu/~Peter_Esser
College Visitations Currently Scheduled (held during student lunches):
9/30 – DeVry University
10/1 - *College Night at Sunset Stadium, during football game
10/5 – Pacific Lutheran University
10/21 – Western Washington University
10/30 – Whitworth University
11/4 – Cornish College
11/5 - *Beyond High School Night @ Sumner High School, 6-8 pm*
11/18 – Whitworth University
*Evening events
Military Monthly Visitations (held during student lunches):
Army National Guard –
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Navy – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Marines – 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Army – 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Air Force – 3rd Fridays

College Open Houses in the Seattle area (locations & times are available in the CIC):
9/4 – Yale
10/18 – University of Pennsylvania
10/20 – Washington University St. Louis

Volunteer Opportunities (flyers available in the CIC)
*Big Brothers Big Sisters
*Youth United Way – various opportunities
10/8 – Medical Explorers Orientation Night
10/8 – Seattle Aquarium Orientation
10/11 – Seattle
*On-going opportunities

SAT Review “FREE” Opportunity
DeVry University in Federal Way is hosting three FREE SAT Reviews on October 3, 2009, January 16, 2010, and April 17, 2010.  Seats are limited, students need to register online at www.sea.devry.edu/outreach_satreview.html.  If you have questions, please contact Jodi Handley of DeVry at 253-943-3056.  

Please encourage your student to take advantage of the many resources available to them in the CIC.  For Career/College Exploration passwords or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sheri Helmold, Career Specialist, at
253-891-5752.

Don’t leave home without it!
Please remind your student to bring their ID/ASB card each and every day.  They may not use a computer or check out any materials without it – this is for their own protection!  If a student forgets their card, we are happy to hold a book or other item for them for up to one week.

If a student has lost their first free ID card, they can pay $5 to our bookkeeper, Mrs. Starkey, for a replacement.  Her office is open before or after school or during your lunch.  Replacement cards are available for pick up at the CIC every Friday.

Singin’ in the Rain is Coming!
BLHS music and drama just cast 37 talented students who are polishing their dancing, singing and acting skills!  The leads are Kent Wilson as Don Lockwood, Evan Hildebrand as Cosmo Brown, Megan Cady as Kathy Selden, and Cass Neumann as Lina Lamont.  This is going to be a great show full of delightful sets and costumes and toe-tapping songs.  Plan to attend this classic musical production November 20-22.

Choir News:
BLHS Choir Concert!
Come hear vocal jazz, concert choir, treble choir and chamber choir in their first performance of the year on Tuesday,
October 27, 2009 at the Sumner Performing Arts Center.

The Chamber Choir will travel to Central Washington University on November 3 to represent BLHS in the Fall Choral Classic which hosts choirs from all over the Northwest.
The Chamber Choir and Treble Choir are selling candles from October 12-26 for a fundraiser!  A great idea for a gift throughout the holidays!  See a choir member for more details.

Marching Band News:
The Panther Marching Band attended the Peninsula Classic Marching Band Competition in Silverdale and put on two great performances earning 3rd place in the AA division as well as receiving an award for Best Percussion!

FCCLA News:
Recently graduated Senior Kaylyn Brown attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference this summer in Nashville, Tennessee.  Kaylyn was competing with her Chapter Service Project – The March of Dimes Walk last year.  Kaylyn received a Gold Medal!  FCCLA will be meeting every Tuesday this year after school.  The organization will be continuing its community service work to benefit children and families.  The first service project for FCCLA will be the annual Halloween blood drive on October 20, 2009.

Cross Country News:
The cross country team has reached an all time high with 50 runners!  They are off to a great start and are enjoying early season success.  On September 16 the girls team opened up league with two wins against Capital and Lakes.  The win against Capital snapped a four year win streak for the Cougars.  The boys team lost two very close meets.  On September 19 Veronica Stinnett won the Fort Steilacoom Invite with an impressive 19:03 for the 5K course.  The lady Panthers finished 8th as a team.  The boys team was lead by Brandon Baumchen with a 20th placing in the team totals.  Come out and support your Panthers when they run their only home meet on October 14 at Cascadia.

Athletics Information:
If you have any athletics questions please call the athletic secretary, Taleen Venesky at 253-891-5703. 

Clearances will be held during all three lunches on November 3, 4, 5 and 9.  When clearing for athletics there is additional paperwork to complete this year.  Students can pick up clearance paperwork at the clearance table during the above specified clearance dates or at the main office.

Start Dates for Winter Sports:
Gymnastics – November 9
Wrestling, Boys Swim, girls and boys basketball – November 16

All BLHS sports schedules are posted on the Web at www.highschoolsports.net.  You will need to choose the Bonney Lake High School (Sumner) link.

BLHS Administrative Staff:
Ms. Linda Masteller
Principal
Phone: (253) 891-5727
Linda_Masteller@sumner. wednet.edu

12th Grade
Linda Masteller,
Principal
Phone:  (253) 891-5727

11th Grade
Ms. Sharon Fochtman,
Assistant Principal     
Wing 400
Phone: (253) 891-5771
Sharon_Fochtman@sumner.wednet.edu

10th Grade
Mr. Brian Scheerer,
Assistant Principal
Wing 200
Phone: (253) 891-5760
Brian_Scheerer@sumner.wednet.edu

9th Grade
Mr. Jeff Gardner,
Assistant Principal
Wing 350
Phone: (253) 891-5735
Jeff_Gardner@sumner.wednet.edu

Athletics
Athletic Administrator:
Mr. Brian Scheerer
253-891-5760
Brian_Scheerer@sumner.wednet.edu

Athletic Secretary:
Ms. Taleen Venesky
253-891-5703

Attendance Clearances:
Please call the grade level attendance secretary listed below for all attendance matters.  If you have more than one student, you do not need to call each grade level secretary.  Just call one secretary and let her know that you are calling regarding the attendance of more than one student and give her the name and grade level of each student.

12th Grade:
(253) 891-5766
Joy Mehr
Wing 300

11th Grade:
(253) 891-5740
Michele Dyche
Wing 450

10th Grade:
(253) 891-5760
Linda Hummel
Wing 200

9th Grade:
(253) 891-5735
Beth Berg
Wing 350

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