Bainbridge High School Newsletter

MAY 2008

From Principal - Around Bainbridge High School - Counseling Office –

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK

Every year during April we celebrate “National Volunteer Appreciation Week”. On behalf of the students and staff at Bainbridge High School; it is again my sincere pleasure to extend a sincere THANK YOU to all of the parents, students and community members who volunteer their time and services to our school. The range of support and assistance we receive from our diverse group of volunteers is amazing. Just a few examples of the many volunteer activities and hours include:

Helping staff the front desk during lunch hours
Assisting individual students with class work/assignments
Ensuring that we have adult coverage in our school Health Room when our School Nurse is not available
Assisting with clerical activities in the Counseling Department to help our counselors be more accessible to our students
Assisting in the planning and implementation of a variety of Career Center workshops and activities
Support of club, team and field trip activities in several program areas (Physical Education, Math Club, Debate, Japanese Club, Band, … to name just a few)
Classroom volunteers who tutor students and share their “content expertise” (Photography, Science, Math, Music, Art, Japanese, French, Health)
Our very active “Booster Clubs” for athletics, music and other activities
Students, parents and community members who generously volunteer their time in leadership positions on our Site Council and with the PTSO
And the list goes on…

Bainbridge High School is very much a team effort. Now more than ever, without the amazing commitment of our school volunteers we would not be able to offer the diverse high quality experience that is currently available to our student population. Together we are making a difference. Again, THANK YOU BHS VOLUNTEERS!

WASL TESTING & SENIOR PROJECTS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY

Congratulations to our students and a sincere thank you to all parents for your support during our recently completed “WASL & Senior Project Weeks”. A special thanks to our BHS PTSO for providing volunteer support and free breakfasts for our students on each of the assessment/senior project days.

During this eight-day time period, our 10^th grade students, along with a some 9^th, 11^th and 12^th graders, completed the rigorous Washington Assessment of Student Learning. In addition, many of our 11^th and 12^th graders had the opportunity to attend special study sessions focusing on preparation for the upcoming Advanced Placement Tests and virtually all of our 12^th grade students completed their senior project presentations. Our students took these activities seriously and certainly appeared to be putting in their best efforts. Our goal as a school is simply to create an environment where our students can “show what they really know” on these assessments, to assist us in knowing how we are doing as a school, and to assist students and parents in knowing how well individual students are performing on these standardized tests.

I realize that these assessment and senior project activities create a significant disruption in schedules for students and parents. We are committed to a careful evaluation of our assessment schedule to explore additional strategies to minimize schedule disruption and the loss of instruction time. Again, thank you for your assistance and understanding.

MERIT SCHOLAR PROGRAM “HIGH PERFORMERS” ANNOUNCED

I am pleased to announce that the following BHS students who took the 2007 Pre-Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test met requirements to enter the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program. Each of these students is among the 50,000 highest-scoring participants of over 1.5 million program entrants. Because these “high performers” have shown outstanding academic potential, the Merit Scholarship Program is inviting them, through their schools, to be referred to two colleges or universities in the United States in which they are especially interested.

Of the 50,000 “high performers” nationwide, about 16,000 will be named National Merit Program Semifinalists, representing the top scorers in each state. This information will be released next fall. Congratulations to our Merit “high performers”: Nathan Abrams, Orion Correa, Sam Deery-Schmitt, Evelyn Economy, Cole Fiedler-Kawaguchi, Abigail Hawley, Donna Horning, Ariana Mann, Ross Olason, Julia Ringo, Emily Safford, Benjamin Saunders, Skylar Sumner, Cara Thompson, Josefine Wallace, Lena Weber, Roy Wiggins, and Abigail Wyatt.

BHS SITE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Bainbridge High School Site Council is seeking parents and students (including parents of new high school students) to serve two-year terms on the Council beginning in the fall of 2008. Meetings are held once a month as a full group, usually on the third Monday of each month at 3-5 PM. The council membership includes parents, students, and staff members. This important leadership group shapes school practices and is responsible for the development and approval of our annual school improvement plan.

The council currently has two parent vacancies and two student openings for the coming year (One current 8^th grade student & one current 10^th grade student). We encourage anyone who is interested in serving on the council to contact Brent Peterson (780-1250, bpeterson@bainbridge.wednet.edu ) for more information. Application to the council are completed by simply submitting a brief letter or email to the school expressing your interest, identification of any involvement you may have had in other school volunteer activities/projects, and, for parents, identifying at what grade(s) you have children in the school system.

The Site Council hopes to complete the identification of new members during the month of May so please don’t delay in expressing your interest in this opportunity.

Brent Peterson, Principal

AROUND BHS

Yearbooks Available

The BHS yearbook staff has been hard at work all year putting together the 2007-2008 yearbook. This is our biggest yearbook yet, and it's full of fun new pages along with all our old favorites. Buy your yearbook for $50 at the ASB window in the office. Prices go up on field day (6/6/08), and you are not guaranteed a yearbook if you don't buy one now.

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BHS Sets Sail with Spring Musical: ANYTHING GOES

The BHS Drama department is proud to present the Cole Porter American classic, Anything Goes, in six performances this May. Performances are May 2^nd, May 3^rd,

May 9^th, May 10th, May 17^th at 7:30 p.m. and the final performance will be a matinee, May 18^th at 2:30 p.m. All performances are in the LGI/theatre in the 100 building. Tickets are $5 for children, ASB students and seniors (or seniors free w/ Gold Passes) and $10 for all other attendees. Tickets may be purchased at the door when it opens 45 minutes prior to curtain.

“Anything Goes is a show about exuberance, joy, love and the zany, crazy philosophy declared in the title,” said Seb Nielsen, Director. “The Bainbridge High School cast and crew have brilliantly embraced the challenge of Anything Goes, and this production is guaranteed to refresh and energize the audiences of all ages,” he added. Debbie Hill, BHS choir director serves as Vocal Music Director and Marie Elena Baker is Costume Designer.

Nielsen’s philosophy as a director includes encouraging as much student participation as possible. The Anything Goes band is composed and led by students; choreography of the show is also masterfully done by students. Over 40 BHS students appear in the song and dance filled production. Come enjoy the show and see our students shine!

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Math Department Student of the Month

The Math Department is proud to recognize a Math Student of the Month throughout this school year. Teachers nominate students based on observed behaviors including enthusiasm for learning math, willingness to work with and help others, dedication to problem solving and demonstrated growth.

For the month of March 2008, the Math Student of the Month is:

Katy Curran

Katy is a student in Mrs. Tsolomitis’ Algebra 4 course.

We would like to recognize and thank each of the following students who were also nominated for their outstanding work specifically during the month of March.

Patricia Borges

Brittany Gray

Austen Hawk

Michelle McMillan

Sonya Pritchett

Nate Snyder

Robin Stewart

Sean Willerford

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BHS Future Business Leaders of America Students Excel

Congratulations Ethan Faust, Nick Reiter, and Ian Mitchell for winning the Washington State Future Business Leaders of America Website competition! They have earned the right to compete at the FBLA National Leadership Competition in Atlanta, Georgia this June. The topic choice for competition was to promote an event in the students’ area; these students chose the Rotary Auction. Here is the link to the winning site: www.rotary.zulu7.com They would appreciate any suggestions or criticisms, just email them to rotarycompetition@gmail.com.

Ethan Faust also placed 5th in the Cyber Security competition. Overall 11 members attended the state conference in Bellevue last weekend. Though only the top 5 placings were announced, Advisor Kim Rose is certain that Ethan placed in the top 10 in Computer Problem Solving and Networking Concepts and that Freshman Davis Harrison placed 6th in Business Math.

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News from the School Nurse

TeenScreen

Did you know that depression and anxiety affect as many as one out of five teens today and that 17% of US high school students report serious thoughts of suicide? Did you know that a teenage student who feels socially isolated has a lower life expectancy than another student who feels socially connected but smokes 4-5 packs of cigarettes daily? Unfortunately, most teens with these problems never get identified. At Bainbridge High School we think that this is an important issue and that no student should have to suffer in silence when help is readily available. As a result, we are now partnering with the Columbia University TeenScreen Program to make free and voluntary emotional health screening available to our students.

During the week of May 5^th, 2008, students currently enrolled in our Health classes will have the opportunity to participate in the TeenScreen program. Parents of students who are registered for Health this semester will receive information and a consent form prior to the screening. The confidential screening is voluntary and requires written permission from both the parent and the student in order to participate. If you are interested in finding out more and/or have questions about the program, please do not hesitate to call Heidi McKay, BHS School Nurse, at 780-1386. You may also find information about the TeenScreen Program at www.teenscreen.org

COUNSELING OFFICE AND CAREER CENTER

www.bainbridge.wednet.edu/bhs/couseling

Counselors............................................ 206-842-2913

Adam Ward………………………………………………….....Students A-E grades 9-12

Danielle Zelinski……………………………………………...Students F-K/Running Start grades 9-12

Lauren D’Amico/Dana Marrs……………………………Students L-R grades 9-12

Jamie K. Walter……………………………… ……………...Students S-Z grades 9-12

Registrar - Suzanne Childress Counseling Secretary - Ruby Howing

To better serve everyone, counselors operate on an appointment system. Students and/or parents can contact Ms. Ruby Howing (206-842-2913) to schedule an appointment. Counselors try to be available for drop-ins during break and lunch.

IMPORTANT DATES

Weeks of May 5 and May 12 ………………………………… AP Exam Testing

Thursday, June 12 ……………………………………………………BHS Awards Night

Saturday, June 14 (4pm)……………………………….…………Class of 2008 Graduation

DROPPING CLASSES

Full-time students seeking to earn a BHS diploma must carry a minimum of 5 credit classes each term.** Students carrying 6 classes may drop from 6 to 5 classes with written parent permission, according to the following schedule:

By April 25– Grade of “NC” on a transcript for dropped course

After April 25 – Grade of “F” unless there are special circumstances such as serious illness or injury

**Although highly discouraged, 2^nd semester seniors may apply for a Senior Reduced Schedule (less than five classes) if that is all they need for graduation. Being less than a full-time student can have implications for car/health insurance, as well as support/benefit payments and college admissions status. Counselors require that students contact their college and advise them of their intentions before a drop is made. Parents must sign this form even if a student is 18. Students requesting sports PE waivers must maintain six classes.

REGISTRATION FOR 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR

A confirmation of course requests for next year will be sent home separately from mid-term grades. It is important to understand that this is a confirmation of what your student is requesting for next year and is not what the student is guaranteed to get. If you do not receive this or have a concern over what your students requested, please contact the counselor.

Please NOTE: BE VERY CERTAIN THAT THE COURSES YOUR STUDENT SIGNS UP FOR ARE THE ONES HE/SHE WANTS TO TAKE/NEEDS FOR GRADUATION. ALSO BE VERY CERTAIN THE ALTERNATES LISTED ARE ACCEPTABLE. Very few changes will be accommodated in August and/or September.

AP TESTING SCHEDULE

Students who choose to take AP classes are expected to take and pay for the AP exam for that course. Make-up examinations are only administered in the case of serious illness. The test dates are prescribed by The College Board and BHS is not allowed to deviate from their schedule. Please note: All AP exams will take place at the Mormon church. There are no available student parking spots at this site. Students are encouraged to be dropped off or to walk over from the high school at least 20 minutes prior to the exam start time (8:00 am for morning exams and 12:00 for afternoon exams).

Week of May 5: U.S. Government & Politics, English Literature, Calculus AB & BC, Statistics, Studio Art and European History

Week of May 14: Biology, Physics B, Chemistry and English Language.

BHS AWARDS NIGHT (June 12^th)

Parents please note: If your son or daughter received an award/scholarship from an outside organization or from the University/College that he/she plans to attend next fall AND if he/she wants to be recognized at the annual BHS Scholarship and Award Night, the student must bring proof of the specific award to Mr. Ward by May 30 .

CLASS OF 2008

Seniors: In order to participate in graduation ceremonies you have to PAY all fines as well as PASS all required courses.

Running Start Students: Even though your classes continue, you must bring to Ms. Zelinski documentation that you are passing by June 9^th .

Correspondence-Course Students: BHS needs confirmation that you have completed and passed the course, no later than June 9^th. You must ask the correspondence school to send us the transcript.

Transcript Release

Students and parents are reminded that the counseling office does not release transcripts, test scores or recommendations without written permission from the student or parent. When a student turns 18 or graduates, ONLY the student can release such records.

COLLEGE UPDATE

College admissions are an inexact science. If your student’s application has been denied or wait-listed, we urge you to have your student consult with his/her counselor to explore options. Admissions at both public and private/independent colleges continue to be more and more competitive. While denials are always tough, it may be helpful to know that there’s a saying in college circles: “By Halloween, 93% of students report attending their first choice school.”

Deposits to hold a place

May 1^st is the date by which most colleges expect to receive a deposit from accepted students who plan to attend. If a deposit is not submitted by May 1^st, a student may lose the opportunity to attend. Students should not be expected to submit deposits to hold a space in college freshman classes until May 1^st. If students are feeling pressured to submit a deposit earlier than May 1^st, please contact your counselor. Students who applied under early decision program can be expected to submit a deposit ahead of May 1^st.

Please note: It is also appropriate for students to notify the schools that they will not be attending; i.e. you are accepted by schools A, B, and C, but plan to attend school C.

SUMMER OPTIONS

Summer Programs

The Career Center in Room 104 maintains an extensive file on summer programs for high school students. Musical, athletic and academic offerings are highlighted. Some programs can be used for transfer credit but most are for enrichment. Many of these sessions are held at universities (like Stanford, Harvard, Oxford, Western WA) and across the country and abroad and give students the opportunity to experience campus living. Check it out. Many have early application deadlines.

Summer School

If students are seeking to make up credits for graduation, they should consult their counselor about applying for summer school at North Kitsap High School or local community colleges. At this time NK Summer School has not confirmed their schedule, but will most likely take place from July 7 – August 7, 2008 (Monday-Thursday). NK classes are extended education credit retrieval—classes for students who have already attended and failed a class. Cost is typically $190.00 for 1.0 credit and $100.00 for .5 credit.

Classes that are usually offered are:

English (9,10, 11)

Science (General Science-max .5 credit only)

Social Studies (World History, US History, Washington State History)

Math (Algebra 1, Algebra II, Geometry)

For more information or a registration form, visit: www.nksd.wednet.edu. The deadline to register is 1:00pm on June 29^th. Bainbridge does not sponsor a summer school, but students need their counselor’s approval to take any class that they want to transfer to their Bainbridge High School transcript.

Correspondence Courses

Another option for make-up credits is through a correspondence course. To be transferred to a BHS transcript, the courses must be monitored by BHS and a counselor must supervise all tests. Since BHS is closed during July, counselors will designate one day around the 3^rd week of July to supervise tests (check the daily bulletin by June 20^th). Since correspondence courses are independent studies, it is the student’s responsibility to regularly check his/her progress with the counselor.

Please note: All courses taken outside of BHS, including other district programs, must first be approved by BHS if a student wants to use them for graduation credit.

Potential Collegiate Athletes

Students who see themselves playing collegiate sports at the NCAA Division I or II level should be sure they are on track to satisfy the NCAA requirements for core courses taken, GPA, and test scores. As a first step, interested students should both pick up a single sheet explanation of these requirements in the counseling office and read the course description book to see those courses at BHS that can count toward the core course requirement.

Juniors who are being recruited should log onto the NCAA Clearinghouse for information about registration. They should also ask for a NCAA Student/Athlete handbook. Juniors not being recruited can wait until their senior year before registering with the Clearinghouse. Visit their web site for more information: www.ncaa.org

Seniors who have registered with the Clearinghouse have to be sure to submit a final transcript request form for the NCAA, as well as the college of their choice. Seniors who have not yet registered but who see themselves competing at the NCAA Division I or II level should register now even though they are not being recruited and do not have prospects of getting a scholarship.

The Party Season

As the weather get warmer, the party season usually gathers more energy. Nothing travels faster on this island than whose parents might be gone for the week, weekend, or even the evening. Parties often materialize in unsupervised homes. Sometimes, what is intended to be a small affair attracts large numbers and things get out of control quickly. People have been injured and homes have been damaged. Parents are encouraged to talk with their teenagers about house rules and what the expectations are if the parents are not home. While you may trust your son/daughter, lack of adult supervision can be a magnet for uninvited guests. Young people need to know how to handle the scene when uninvited guests appear and refuse to leave.

COMMUNITY COLLEGES & VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS (Seniors)

The entrance requirement for the 32 public 2-year colleges in Washington is a high school diploma. All prospective community/technical school students should submit applications in early spring since most campuses assign registration appointments based on receipt of a completed application. The COMPASS/ASSET/ACCUPLACER test is used to determine appropriate placement in courses. Students desiring to complete an AA degree and then transfer to a 4-year school need to communicate that information to their college advisor and plan accordingly.

Running Start

Running Start is a program available to juniors and seniors in Washington, which allows for tuition-free attendance at a community college in the state. Students may attend classes at both the CC and BHS. Credits earned at the CC will count toward graduation at BHS and may count toward a college degree as well. Students interested in the program should pick up an informational handout in the counseling office or on the BHS web site and then contact Ms. Danielle Zelinski. To start the process, students must have junior year standing with a minimum of 11 credits. A placement test is then required to determine eligibility. (Olympic College has an additional requirement of a 2.5 high school GPA.) The test should be taken by mid-April to mid-May, given at the CC, for students interested in fall 2008. The test is explained in the handout and sample questions are available. Informational Parent & Student Night was held on March 6^th.

WEST SOUND TECHNICAL SKILLS CENTER

West Sound Technical Skills Center in Bremerton is one of 10 regional technical public schools in the state of Washington. It has programs for juniors and seniors who are interested in taking courses in the following areas: Automotive Technology, Banking and Finance, Collision Repair Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Early Childhood Education, Food Service/Culinary Arts, Law Enforcement/Fire Fighting/Security, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Natural Resources Technology (Forestry), Professional Medical Careers, Travel/Tourism/Lodging Management, Welding and Sheet Metal Technology. Explore their programs and website at: www.westsoundtech.com

Students who take courses at West Sound Technical Skills Center must also take classes here at the high school. Bus transportation is provided daily from BHS to and from the Skills Center.

Students who wish to visit West Sound Tech may use the BHS bus service provided, but they need a note from parents giving permission to use the bus and to leave BHS for the morning. Students should take the following materials with them to the Skills Center:

1) a completed application form (available in the BHS Counseling Office) signed by their counselor and parent, and

2) a completed student information form.

Please see your counselor for more information, and to arrange transportation.

Students who are interested in learning more about the Skills Center must visit and have an interview at the center. If they wish to attend next year, students need to visit and register at WST on one of the Thursdays between now and then end of the year (earlier is best!). Students can visit between 8:00 am and 10:30 and 11:15 and 2:15 pm. BHS provides transportation only for the morning session. Though not required, it is advised to call ahead @ 360.478.0550. Parents should call BHS Attendance to excuse the absence.

Space is limited in these courses and students are encouraged to explore this option as soon as possible if they are interested.

WEST SOUND TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMER SCHOOL ACADEMY

Students interested in taking West Sounds Tech’s Summer Academy courses should call 360.478.0550 for a registration form. Registration forms should be taken directly to West Sound Tech between 3:00 pm-6:00 pm on May 6 & 7. There is a $20 registration fee. Class sizes are limited, therefore enrollment is determined on a first come, first served basis.

Classes available are:

Introduction to Aviation, Introduction to Collision Repair, Intro Sports Medicine, Careers with Children, Intro to Automotive Technology, Intro to Academy of Finance, Intro to Public Safety Occupations, Intro to Construction Trades, Intro to Welding, Intro to Engineering and Design Technology, Intro to Hospitality and Tourism, Intro to Cosmetology for Fun, Intro to Cosmetology, Intro to Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology, Intro to Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management

Classes run from June 23-July 11^th from 8:00 am-2:30 pm daily. Transportation is the responsibility of the student/guardian.

GRADE LEVEL AND CREDITS (ALL GRADES)

Each June to be advanced to the next level, students are required to have the following accumulated credits:

~to be called a sophomore = 5.5 credits or more

~to be called a junior = 11.0 credits or more

~ to be called a senior = 17.0 credits or more

Students who are below these levels will be placed at the grade level their credits indicate. Students not advanced at the end of the school year (June) are re-evaluated at the end of the first semester (February).

AL-ANON/ALATEEN

Alateen is a non-profit group designed to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is designed for students aged 11-18.

Alateen meets Thursday evenings from 5:00-6:00pm at First Christian Church in Bremerton. The address is:

811 Veneta Avenue Bremerton, WA

Meet in the “Teen Room”-3^rd Floor.

Questions? Contact Dee or Cherm at 360.871.6191 or 360.871.1019

SUMMER READING LISTS FOR PARENTS

What Kids Need To Succeed, Peter Benson, J. Galbraith and Peter Espeland

Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys, D. Kindlon, Michael Thompson

The Shelter of Each Other: Rebuilding Our Families, Mary Pipher

When You’re In Public, Pretend You Don’t Know Me, Susan Borowitz and Ava Siegler

Queen Bees And Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive The Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends and Other Realities Of Adolescence, Rosalind Wiseman

Saving Beauty From The Beast: How To Protect Your Daughter From An Unhealthy Relationship, Vicki Crompton and Ellen Kessner

“Trust Me, Mom, Everyone Else Is Going!” New Rules For Mothering Adolescent Girls, Roni Cohen-Sandler

Queen Bee Mom and Kingpin Dads, Rosalind Wisema and Crown Publishers

COMMMUNITY NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

COMMUNITY NEWS HIGHLIGHTS – through May 2008

Notice: Bainbridge Island School District does not sponsor any of these events, and the district assumes no responsibility for them. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials and notices, the Bainbridge Island School District shall beheld harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these notices, including costs, attorney's fees, and judgments or awards.

Bainbridge Island School District/School-sponsored events/information:

SUPPORT SAKAI – May 7, 6-8 PM, bring your family to McDonald’s and support Sakai. Funds raised provide classroom grants for special projects, assemblies and will strengthen enrichment programs. McDonald’s generously donates 40% of the total sales during the event to the school, with another 10% donated to Ronald McDonald House.

a community-wide celebration for the historic cherry trees generously moved d M162008at Wilkes Elementary School.

May Events:

BITV ORIENTATION – Tues., May 6, 7-8 PM, learn how your community television state works – information, BITV history, and benefits of becoming a member will be shared in this free, one-hour session. Call 780-2724 for more info.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT – On Thurs., May 8, the Downtown Association again invites girls and women to Girls Night Out. Shop from Noon – 8 PM, join for refreshments & prizes from 8-9 PM. This is a good time for a good cause. More info: 842-2982.

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT ISLANDWOOD – May 9-11, kids, moms, families, even grandparents, all are welcome for a remarkable Mother’s Day Weekend of fun, art, nature and relaxation at IslandWood. Accommodations, food and fun $575/family of three; $50/each additional child; $75/each additional adult. Register in advance at www.islandwood.org or by calling 855-4307.

BITV FIELD PRODUCTION TWO-DAY TRAINING – May 17-18, 9 am – 4 PM, learn how the pros shoot video footage. This covers the technical side of production with digital camera techniques, location audio, crew responsibilities and more. Ages 16 and up. 2-day session fee: $250; $200 for BITV members.

Community Classes and other Applications/Registrations/Signups:

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS: Beginning Tuesday, May 6th, BIJG will be sponsoring 2 clinics each Tues. for 8 weeks, 4:00 - 5:30PM and 5:30 - 7:00PM. Individualized instruction, by our local golf professionals, small group setting, 5th grade and up. Fee: $200.00. For more info, contact Mike Seidl at 842-8973 or seidlehrig@aol.com.

LEARN TO SAIL! - Port Madison Yacht Club Sailing School is June 23 – July 3 from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Must be over 10. Fee: $150. For more information call Susan Gace 842-9364 or visit www.portmadisonyc.org

CALL TO ARTISTS: FROG ROCK ARTS FEST – July 11-13 will bring the 1^st annual Frog Rock Arts Fest at Waterfront Park. Now accepting applications from fine art and crafts artists across all mediums. Juried festival, cele-brating beloved Bainbridge icon. Call BIAHC, 842-7901 or email admin@artshum.org for information or application.

FURRYTALE FARM SUMMER PROGRAM – Week-long summer sessions at Furrytale Farms for young people ages 9-14 years are open for registration. Call 842-1944 or go to www.furrytalefarm.org for more information.

SUMMER EDVENTURE PROGRAM FOR KIDS – Olympic College Edventures Programs are one-week experiences June through August. For kids ages 8-17. Choose between LEGO Robotics, Web Design, Flash Animation, and Digital Photography & Graphics. For info., call 360-394-2702, or email continuinged@olympic.edu.

FREE PART-DAY HEAD START PRESCHOOL - KCR BI Head Start Program is accepting applications for the 2008-09 school year. Preschool serves children 3-5 years old. Home-base option available for pregnant women, toddlers

and infants. Call 206-780-1384 or 360-473-2075.

ST. BARNABAS DAY SCHOOL - FALL 2008 REGISTRATION OPEN - St. Barnabas Day School is accepting registration for Fall 2008. Program fosters "child centered" learning and encourages life long learning. Located at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1187 Wyatt Way NE; (206) 855-8969. Please call for more information & to schedule a tour

ISLANDWOOD SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – Day and overnight camps, teen excursions, family camps integrate art, science and outdoor exploration. Camps fill up quickly. Visit www.islandwood.org or call 855-4305 to register or get more information.

LEARN CHINESE - Bainbridge Mandarin Learning Center is opening new classes for youth (Sundays or Mondays) and adults (Mondays). Info/registration: www.bainbridgemandarinlc.org. Questions? Contact info@bainbridgemandarinlc.org or 206-780-6896.

CREATIVITY CENTER CLASSES – Spring workshops ( i.e. Drawing, Oil Painting, Water Color) are scheduled April 4 and 10, 19-20, and May 16-18, at the Creativity Center. Register at www.bainbridgeislandcreativitycenter.org or call 1-800-884-2168, or in person at Oil & Water, 278 Winslow Way E., Winslow Mall.

BITV CLASSES - There are an array of new classes at Bainbridge Island Television, our local public access station. Classes include but are not limited to: Sony DSR Camera Training, Mac Basics, Intermediate Video Production, Final Cut Pro 1 and 2, and BITV Orientation. Call 206-2980, email info@bitv.org or go to the website, http://www.bitv.org. Bainbridge Island Television is located at 7686 NE High School Road, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110.

iD TECH CAMPS – iD Tech Camps offers weeklong, day and overnight summer technology programs for ages 7-17 at the University of Washington. Students choose to build robots, create video games, design websites, film digital movies, learn programming and more. Visit www.internalDrive.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details/registration. Sponsored by numerous non-profit organizations.

NORTHWEST SCHOOL SUMMER INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM – The Northwest School offers its annual International Summer Program for American and International students beginning July 7^th. Let your child experience a summer of global citizenship! Registration is now open. Visit http://summer.northwestschool.org.

Ongoing Community Opportunities:

BAINBRIDGE ARTS & CRAFTS – Bainbridge Arts & Crafts is looking for summer volunteers, especially anyone in-terested in volunteering on weekends. Learn about local art and artists and engage in community service (that’s right high school students). Vols. must be 16 years old. Please call, 10 am – 6 PM, Mon. – Fri., ask for Sara or Wendy, 842-3132.

BPA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS – Bainbridge Performing Arts has volunteer opportunities, behind the scenes tech work to help in the box office to ushers, or with concessions. If you are interested, please call Kim Failla at 842-8578 or via email at kfailla@bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD 1^ST THURSDAYS - Come share your sewing passion with others the first Thursday of every month, 10am-12pm, at Esther's Fabrics in Winslow. Call Johanna Branley at 842-5207 or email johanna@bainbridgedata.com for more info. No meeting in March due to the Sew Expo in Puyallup.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS! - Bainbridge Youth Services seeking volunteers! Lend a hand on fun, fund raising events: Chilly Hilly bike race, the 4th of July Fun Run, Jam labeling, etc. Call Michele, 842-9675. Visit their award-winning website at www.bainbridgeyouthservices.org.

BYS SERVICES – HIRE A TEEN, COUNSELING – If you’re a teen who needs work, or an adults who needs a job done, call BYS, 842-9675. Also, teen counseling available; call same number for more information.

“CLASSICS 2 GO” – Kitsap Regional Library has the top 75 classic titles that Kitsap students are expected to read. Multiple copies, in a “teen friendly” format, available for 3-week checkout at BI Library. Also search for titles in the Library catalog at www.KRL.org

GIRL SCOUTS – Girl Scouts is. . .making decisions, taking action, gaining life skills, sharing ideas, and having fun. More info: visit www.girlscoutsww.org, call (800) 767-6828, or email peninsula@girlscoutsww.org. Adults are welcome too in a wide assortment of volunteer roles. Financial assistance is available for both girls and adults.

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SEVERE BRAIN DISORDERS - Family to Family Support Group, Family to Family 12-Week Class, or Peer Support Group provide information and resources for family members of individuals with severe brain disorders (mental illnesses). Contact Jane Cartmell 898-6092 or Nancy Sias 842-7621.

WHY FOSTER? EVERY CHILD DESERVES A HOME - Would you consider fostering or adopting a child? The sooner you contact Why Foster? the sooner a child will find a place to call home. Call 1-800-760-5340 or go to www.whyfoster.org.

As a service to non-profit community groups, the Community News Highlights publicizes information about events perceived as appropriate for school families, students, and/or parents. More details about activities and events highlighted above is at http://www.bainbridge.wednet.edu/comminfo/. Questions about submitting information for the Community News, call the B.I.S.D. Community Relations Office, 780-1398.

CALENDAR

May 1	ASB Election Assembly
May 2	Spring Musical LGI 7:30 pm
May 3	Spring Musical LGI 7:30 pm
May 5-16	AP Testing
May 9	Spring Musical LGI 7:30 pm
May 10	Spring Musical LGI 7:30 pm
May 14