There Will Be a Meeting After School Ontuesday, April 10Thin the Small Cafeteria for Anyone

April 9, 2018

• There will be a meeting after school onTuesday, April 10thin the small cafeteria for anyone interesting in wrestling next school year.This will be a great opportunity to meet the new coach and discuss spring and summer plans.

• Attention all students interested in becoming West Welcomers, an informative meeting will be held in Mrs. Seagers room 322, after school at 3:30 on Thursday, April 12. If you cannot attend, an additional meeting will be held at 7:35am on Friday, April 13 in room 322. This meeting will give information on what West Welcomers do and how to apply. If you cannot attend either meeting but are interested in becoming a West Welcomer, please see Mrs. Seager or Mrs. McVey as soon as possible. If you have any questions,

• This week the Birdhouse will be having a spring sale. Look for your favorite things at a discounted price.

• A Parent/Student meeting for the 2019 trip to Paris, Normandy, and London will be heldtoday at 6:30 PMin the library. Please plan to attend to hear the details about the fabulous trip many of you heard about in English or French classes. See youMondayat6:30!

• This week is HOPE Week and is organized by HOPE Squad members. The purpose of HOPE Week is to increase suicide awareness, reduce mental health stigma, incorporate suicide prevention activities and promote a caring school environment.
  Today is "MotivationMonday"--be on the lookout for messages meant to inspire.
  Tuesdayis "Talk about itTuesday"--At lunch find out about others who have found ways to live successfully and cope with mental illness.
  Wednesdayis "Wifi-Free Wednesday"-- There will be a Tech free lunch for those who would like to leave their technology behind and eat lunch in the front courtyard. Please wear yellow.
  Thursdayis "ThankfulThursday"-- It is a "9 and 9" day--more information to come during Advisory on this.
  Fridayis "Feel GoodFriday"--Send a positive message on social media and include the hashtag #tbirdshope. Students can also sign upWednesdaythroughFridayto participate in feel-good activities during theirFridayGPS.

• The 2018 yearbook people section is displayed in the front office. Students, staff and parents are invited to look over it and check for mistakes in names or photos. Seniors especially, please verify your photo is included and your name is spelled correctly. If you notice an issue, please inform Mr. Stueve in room 426 or email him .

Please listen to the following prom related announcements:

• Key Club is sponsoring the FREE Prom Boutique again this year. We are accepting donations of formal wear for women and men, this includes: dresses, shoes, purses, suits, button down shirts, ties, etc. Please bring your donations to room 221. The FREE Prom Boutique will be open before and after school or by appt in room 221. Ask Mrs. Sedlacek for more information.

• Prom tickets for seniors will be one sale this week during lunch in the commons. Tickets are $20 per person for both prom and after prom. If you have a guest who is not a Bellevue West student, you must turn in a completed guest form when you purchase tickets. Tickets can be purchased with cash or check only. If you have any question, please see Mrs. Patomson in room 153.

April 10, 2018

• There will be an Ecology club meeting in room 142 during GPS onWednesday April 11.

• There will be a meeting today after school in the small cafeteria for anyone interesting in wrestling next school year.This will be a great opportunity to meet the new coach and discuss spring and summer plans.

• Attention all students interested in becoming West Welcomers, an informative meeting will be held in Mrs. Seagers room 322, after school tomorrow at 3:30. If you cannot attend, an additional meeting will be held at 7:35am on Friday, April 13 in room 322. This meeting will give information on what West Welcomers do and how to apply. If you cannot attend either meeting but are interested in becoming a West Welcomer, please see Mrs. Seager or Mrs. McVey as soon as possible. If you have any questions,

• This week the Birdhouse will be having a spring sale. Look for your favorite things at a discounted price.

• The Real Inspector Hound, a one act murder mystery directed by the Performance Studies class, performs for ONE NIGHT ONLY thisSaturday, April 14, at 7pmin the Bellevue West auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, and free for staff, children 6 and under, and for those with district passes or activity cards. Tickets can be purchased during lunch or the night of the show at the door.

• This week is HOPE Week and is organized by HOPE Squad members. The purpose of HOPE Week is to increase suicide awareness, reduce mental health stigma, incorporate suicide prevention activities and promote a caring school environment.
  Today is : "Talk about itTuesday"--At lunch find out about others who have found ways to live successfully and cope with mental illness.
  Send a positive message on social media and include the hashtag #tbirdshope. Students can also sign upWednesdaythroughFridayto participate in feel-good activities during theirFridayGPS.

• The 2018 yearbook people section is displayed in the front office. Students, staff and parents are invited to look over it and check for mistakes in names or photos. Seniors especially, please verify your photo is included and your name is spelled correctly. If you notice an issue, please inform Mr. Stueve in room 426 or email him .

• WAST Meeting today to discuss Improv Week in Ms. Ettinger's room during GPS.

Please listen to the following prom related announcements:

• Key Club is sponsoring the FREE Prom Boutique again this year. We are accepting donations of formal wear for women and men, this includes: dresses, shoes, purses, suits, button down shirts, ties, etc. Please bring your donations to room 221. The FREE Prom Boutique will be open before and after school or by appt in room 221. Ask Mrs. Sedlacek for more information.

• Prom tickets for seniors will be one sale this week during lunch in the commons. Tickets are $20 per person for both prom and after prom. If you have a guest who is not a Bellevue West student, you must turn in a completed guest form when you purchase tickets. Tickets can be purchased with cash or check only. If you have any question, please see Mrs. Patomson in room 153.

April 11, 2018

• Sign Language Club will meet today after school in room 154.

• There will be an Ecology club meeting today in room 142 during GPS.

• Attention all students interested in becoming West Welcomers, an informative meeting will be held in Mrs. Seagers room 322, today after school at 3:30. If you cannot attend, an additional meeting will be held at 7:35am on Friday, April 13 in room 322. This meeting will give information on what West Welcomers do and how to apply. If you cannot attend either meeting but are interested in becoming a West Welcomer, please see Mrs. Seager or Mrs. McVey as soon as possible. If you have any questions,

• This week the Birdhouse will be having a spring sale. Look for your favorite things at a discounted price.

• Offutt Collision Repair, an auto body shop located just next door to Bellevue West, is looking for students interested in an auto body repair Internship for next school year. Current sophomores or juniors can apply to work at the shop from 1-3pm everyday and receive not only valuable hands-on training, but also high school credit as part of the internship. If you are interested, stop in the counseling office for an application.

• The Real Inspector Hound, a one act murder mystery directed by the Performance Studies class, performs for ONE NIGHT ONLY thisSaturday, April 14, at 7pmin the Bellevue West auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, and free for staff, children 6 and under, and for those with district passes or activity cards. Tickets can be purchased during lunch or the night of the show at the door.

• This week is HOPE Week and is organized by HOPE Squad members. The purpose of HOPE Week is to increase suicide awareness, reduce mental health stigma, incorporate suicide prevention activities and promote a caring school environment.
  Today is : Wednesdayis "Wifi-Free Wednesday"-- There will be a Tech free lunch for those who would like to leave their technology behind and eat lunch in the front courtyard. Please wear yellow. Students can also sign uptodaythroughFridayto participate in feel-good activities during theirFridayGPS.

• The 2018 yearbook people section is displayed in the front office. Students, staff and parents are invited to look over it and check for mistakes in names or photos. Seniors especially, please verify your photo is included and your name is spelled correctly. If you notice an issue, please inform Mr. Stueve in room 426 or email him .

• A marketing internship is also available for next year with Offutt Collision Repair. If you are a sophomore or junior interested in sales and marketing as a career, you can have the opportunity to expand your skills in a real-world business setting and earn 2 high school credits at the same time. Expected hours will be 1-3pm on most days with some flexibility. See Ms. Polk in the counseling office for an application.

Please listen to the following prom related announcements:

• Key Club is sponsoring the FREE Prom Boutique again this year. We are accepting donations of formal wear for women and men, this includes: dresses, shoes, purses, suits, button down shirts, ties, etc. Please bring your donations to room 221. The FREE Prom Boutique will be open before and after school or by appt in room 221. Ask Mrs. Sedlacek for more information.

• Prom tickets for seniors will be one sale this week during lunch in the commons. Tickets are $20 per person for both prom and after prom. If you have a guest who is not a Bellevue West student, you must turn in a completed guest form when you purchase tickets. Tickets can be purchased with cash or check only. If you have any question, please see Mrs. Patomson in room 153.

April 12, 2018

• Graduating Senior's ...your school email accounts which includes Google Drive will be shut off effectiveJuly 9. You will not have access to the district provided email or google Drive after that time. Please start saving all the files you want to keep.

• Attention all students interested in becoming West Welcomers, an informative meeting will be held in Mrs. Seagers room 322, today after school at 3:30. If you cannot attend, an additional meeting will be held at 7:35am on Friday, April 13 in room 322. This meeting will give information on what West Welcomers do and how to apply. If you cannot attend either meeting but are interested in becoming a West Welcomer, please see Mrs. Seager or Mrs. McVey as soon as possible or if you have any questions.

• Show choir auditions will beTuesday, April 24beginning at6:30 p.m. There will be two teaching sessions to learn the dance. They areTuesday, April 17 and Monday, April 23. We are looking for all voice parts and talents. See the posters and fliers around the school for details. If you areNOT currently in a choir class, see Ms. Reetz for information and the audition packet. Students in a choir class, will be going over the material in class.Looking forward to seeing and hearing all the talent Bellevue West has to offer!

• This week the Birdhouse will be having a spring sale. Look for your favorite things at a discounted price.

• We hope everyone can make it to the Bellevue Public Schools Food Truck Rally tonight. It is at the Lied Activity Center from 5-8pm and will benefit the BPS Staff and Student Recognition program. Loli Pop Da Clown and her friends will be doing face painting and balloon art. There will also be live performances from the Bellevue East Pep Band and the Bellevue West Drama Department.
  Volunteers from East & West will also be working with Green Bellevue tonight to make the rally one of Bellevue’s First-Ever “Zero-Waste” events. Virtually nothing from the rally will end up in a landfill.

• Offutt Collision Repair, an auto body shop located just next door to Bellevue West, is looking for students interested in an auto body repair Internship for next school year. Current sophomores or juniors can apply to work at the shop from 1-3pm everyday and receive not only valuable hands-on training, but also high school credit as part of the internship. If you are interested, stop in the counseling office for an application.

• The Real Inspector Hound, a one act murder mystery directed by the Performance Studies class, performs for ONE NIGHT ONLY thisSaturday, April 14, at 7pmin the Bellevue West auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, and free for staff, children 6 and under, and for those with district passes or activity cards. Tickets can be purchased during lunch or the night of the show at the door.

• This week is HOPE Week and is organized by HOPE Squad members. The purpose of HOPE Week is to increase suicide awareness, reduce mental health stigma, incorporate suicide prevention activities and promote a caring school environment.
  Today is : "ThankfulThursday"-- It is a "9 and 9" day. Where everyone is encouraged to do 1 act of kindness per class.
  Students can also sign uptodaythroughFridayto participate in feel-good activities during theirFridayGPS.

• The 2018 yearbook people section is displayed in the front office. Students, staff and parents are invited to look over it and check for mistakes in names or photos. Seniors especially, please verify your photo is included and your name is spelled correctly. If you notice an issue, please inform Mr. Stueve in room 426 or email him .

• A marketing internship is also available for next year with Offutt Collision Repair. If you are a sophomore or junior interested in sales and marketing as a career, you can have the opportunity to expand your skills in a real-world business setting and earn 2 high school credits at the same time. Expected hours will be 1-3pm on most days with some flexibility. See Ms. Polk in the counseling office for an application.

• The first round of the Jaylin Cox 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, sponsored by EdRising and Freshmen Senate, was a huge success.
  Yesterday in 1st round action, the "ROTC team" headed by Matt Stephans put up a good fight but was ultimately defeated by Tevin Tanner, Joe Dolincheck, and Cedric Johnson of "Team Yerm" 23-11. "Team Yerm" will go on to play the #1 Seed "Justice League" made up of Trey Hepburn, Louis Fidler, and John Shanklin today during GPS.
  In other 1st round action, "The Scrubs" led by Jacob Coldanghise, upset Team "Run, Jump, Ball" comprised of Ty Reynolds, James Radziunas, Daniel Campbell, and Nico Felici when Isaiah Loud hit a "three" at the buzzer putting "The Scrubs" up 31-30! "The Scrubs" go on to play #2 Seed "1400 Gang" led by AJ Forbes and Shane Smith today.
  Get your bracelets at lunch for $1 in order to check out today's semi-final match-ups andtomorrow'sFinals. Bracelets WILL NOT be sold at the door!

Please listen to the following prom related announcements:

• Key Club is sponsoring the FREE Prom Boutique again this year. We are accepting donations of formal wear for women and men, this includes: dresses, shoes, purses, suits, button down shirts, ties, etc. Please bring your donations to room 221. The FREE Prom Boutique will be open before and after school or by appt in room 221. Ask Mrs. Sedlacek for more information.

• Prom tickets for seniors will be one sale this week during lunch in the commons. Tickets are $20 per person for both prom and after prom. If you have a guest who is not a Bellevue West student, you must turn in a completed guest form when you purchase tickets. Tickets can be purchased with cash or check only. If you have any question, please see Mrs. Patomson in room 153.

April 13, 2018

• Pre-Administration for AP Exams will take place next week in the cafeteria. Any student registered to take and AP Exam in May, must make full payment by that date and have a transportation form turned in with a parent signature. Please see Mrs. Polk in the counseling office if you are unable to attend your Pre-Administration session. Thank you.

• Graduating Senior's ...your school email accounts which includes Google Drive will be shut off effectiveJuly 9. You will not have access to the district provided email or google Drive after that time. Please start saving all the files you want to keep.

• Show choir auditions will beTuesday, April 24beginning at6:30 p.m. There will be two teaching sessions to learn the dance. They areTuesday, April 17 and Monday, April 23. We are looking for all voice parts and talents. See the posters and fliers around the school for details. If you areNOT currently in a choir class, see Ms. Reetz for information and the audition packet. Students in a choir class, will be going over the material in class.Looking forward to seeing and hearing all the talent Bellevue West has to offer!

• This week the Birdhouse will be having a spring sale. Look for your favorite things at a discounted price.

• Offutt Collision Repair, an auto body shop located just next door to Bellevue West, is looking for students interested in an auto body repair Internship for next school year. Current sophomores or juniors can apply to work at the shop from 1-3pm everyday and receive not only valuable hands-on training, but also high school credit as part of the internship. If you are interested, stop in the counseling office for an application.

• The Real Inspector Hound, a one act murder mystery directed by the Performance Studies class, performs for ONE NIGHT ONLY thisSaturday, April 14, at 7pmin the Bellevue West auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, and free for staff, children 6 and under, and for those with district passes or activity cards. Tickets can be purchased during lunch or the night of the show at the door.

• This week is HOPE Week and is organized by HOPE Squad members. The purpose of HOPE Week is to increase suicide awareness, reduce mental health stigma, incorporate suicide prevention activities and promote a caring school environment.
  Today is : "Feel GoodFriday"--Send a positive message on social media and include the hashtag #tbirdshope
  Students can also sign uptodaythroughFridayto participate in feel-good activities during theirFridayGPS.

• The 2018 yearbook people section is displayed in the front office. Students, staff and parents are invited to look over it and check for mistakes in names or photos. Seniors especially, please verify your photo is included and your name is spelled correctly. If you notice an issue, please inform Mr. Stueve in room 426 or email him .

• A marketing internship is also available for next year with Offutt Collision Repair. If you are a sophomore or junior interested in sales and marketing as a career, you can have the opportunity to expand your skills in a real-world business setting and earn 2 high school credits at the same time. Expected hours will be 1-3pm on most days with some flexibility. See Ms. Polk in the counseling office for an application.

• The Finals for the "Jaylin Cox" 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, brought to you by EdRising and Freshmen Senate, are set! In Yesterday's Semi-Final games, "Team Yerm" led by Tevin Tanner defeated Louis Fidler and John Shanklin's "Justice League." "Team Yerm" will meet Jacob Coldanghise and "The Scrubs" who some how managed to continue their winning ways by defeating the "1400 Gang" led by Shane Smith in the other Semi-Final game. Bracelets will continue to be sold during lunch for $1. They WILL NOT be sold at the door. Get your bracelet for today's Finals before they sell out.

Please listen to the following prom related announcements: