"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
-- John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Celebrations! Congratulations! |
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BHS Students Go to All State Honor ChoirEvery year there is the opportunity for the choir students at the high school to audition for the All State Honor Choir. Approximately 3000 students from all over the state of Washington audition for the 300 voice symphonic choir. Cassie Gillis announced that we have 5 students who will be participating this year, Feb 2012, in Yakima, WA. These students are all talented young men. Sophomore- Scott Wahlquist Juniors- Jade Jarvis , Tyler Enloe, Shannon O’Brien Senior- Bryce McGuire |
2011 United Way Campaign is Nearing An End |
The 2011 United Way Campaign is nearing an end. Every year we hear tidbits of information that the economy is slowly coming around yet there are statistically more families in our District needing the support from programs like the United Way. As we near the end of this year’s campaign I wanted to share a few statistics regarding the United Way of Kitsap County. Last year, Bremerton Foodline received 35-40% less in donations than they did the year before;
Many of you have shared with us that these statistics are impacting students in Bremerton Schools every single day. If you have not yet filled out your donation form, there is still time. The deadline is November 28, 2011 so if you still want to participate, please forward your completed United Way form to your building coordinator. On behalf of our students and families, thank you for your donations to the programs they rely on! · Armin Jahr – Kellie Starkey · Crownhill – Sheri Stambaugh · Kitsap Lake – April Cummings & Courtney Alison · Naval Avenue – Katie Exum · View Ridge – Susie Scott · West Hills – Julie Durham (Raymond) · Mountain View – Anne Gardner · Bremerton High School – Alexys Haun · Facilities – Ron Carpenter · Transportation – Mickey Carpenter · Child Nutrition – Lisa Johnson · West Sound Tech – Loretta Robinett · Wash Youth Academy – Lynn Caddell · Renaissance – Kristen Morga · Patty Glaser – Administration Building (District Coordinator) |
New Digital Education Coordinator |
We are extremely happy to welcome Kati Carthum as our new Digital Education Coordinator. Kati is returning to Kitsap County after spending the last four years in the Centralia School District as the Program Director for the Twin Cities Virtual Academy. Prior to taking the Program Director position in Centralia, Kati was a teacher in the Central Kitsap School District for seven years. Please join me in welcoming Kati Carthum back to Kitsap County and especially into the Bremerton School District. |
Enroll in the University of Phoenix at a Reduced Rate |
You should know that the State of Washington and the University of Phoenix just authorized an educational partnership which is extended to all State affiliate employees in cities, counties, political sub-divisions, and K-20. It offers “no commitment” benefits including substantial tuition reductions. Learn More |
How Can You Make a Difference This Holiday Season? |
To help fill a big void in our community, the Salvation Army is opening Sally's Camp Two, an emergency family shelter, and the only family shelter in Kitsap County. Why another shelter? If a homeless woman has a boy over the age of 11 they cannot stay at the ALIVE women's shelter at this time. There just isn’t the room for the much-needed privacy of the pre-teen/teen age group children. A true family emergency shelter, Sally's Camp (an indoor tent city), will run for 6 months 24/7 and bring some of our counties most vulnerable into a safe environment. The ultimate goal is to help the family transition to permanent housing and re-enter society. What can you do? Visit the Salvation Army Bremerton on Facebook for a list of supplies, donate your time to help with organizing donations, serving meals, lending an ear….. As always the gift of a monetary donation is always welcome. Send your check to: The Salvation Army, PO Box 886, Bremerton 98337 in any amount with "Sally's Camp" in the note line. |
NJROTC Program Going Strong |
The Navy has closed down numerous NJROTC units over the past year and plan to shut down even more this year because of money issues. Anyone not meeting standards will not likely survive the year. CDR Gary Brooks reports that our cadets did a great job and the NJROTC will contine for at least one more year. |
Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest |
Everyone Needs Mr. Yuk! is the theme this year. Posters must be postmarked by January 6, 2012. Learn More |
Outlook Email Directions |
Are you still having difficulty access staff email? Bremerton High School Multi-Media Specialist, Jan Bjorke, was kind enough to create a one-page sheet of directions with 6 easy steps for opening emails. Hope you find this helpful. Thanks to Jan. |
Request for Renaming of the Performing Arts Center |
The Bremerton School District Board of Directors has received requests to rename the Performing Arts Center after former teachers who have positively impacted Bremerton students. In accordance with School Board policy and procedures 6970, the Committee will provide the School Board of no less than three (3), nor more than five (5) names for their consideration. The first meeting of the Performing Arts Naming Committee will be held on December 1st at 3:00 in room 303 Bremerton High School to set the agenda, operating principals and a date for a community meeting where other names may be solicited. There will be no public input at the December 1st meeting. Community input will be gathered at a later date. Please contact Wayne Lindberg at 360-473-1031. |
New Maximum Contribution for 403b |
The new maximum contribution amount for 2012 is $17,000. The IRS requires employers to provide an annual notice to all their active employees regarding the 403b Plan availability. Here is a document to assist you. |
Attention Ameritas Plan A Dental Enrollees |
New Orthodontic Insurance Benefit |
Special discount for district employees from area dentist. Learn More |
DEM November Homeowner Tip
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GOTS GOOD GRAMMAR? |
Gots Good Grammar is busy celebrating and being thankful! |
With passion and a lot of work doorbelling her community, Leslie Daugs, a Security Guard at Mountain View Middle School, was elected to serve on the Bremerton City Council! Leslie's focus is to shift the city's focus to families and the commercially-challenged Wheaton Way corridor. Congrats!!!
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