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1 Squalicum High School September 23rd Direct Line to the Attendance Office:

Dress Up Days: Monday: Traffic Light- Red=has plans for HC Yellow=it s

Holidays Freshmen: 4 th of July Sophomores-St.

1 1 Squalicum High School September 23rd Direct Line to the Attendance Office: Thanks for making Back to School Night a huge success! Dress Up Days: Monday: Traffic Light- Red=has plans for HC Yellow=it s complicated Green=available Tuesday: Pajama Day wear pajamas that are school appropriate! Wednesday: 2 sizes 2 big- Baggy shirts, big sweatpants/sweatshirts, Thursday: Holidays Freshmen: 4 th of July Sophomores-St. Patrick s Juniors- Valentine s Day Seniors-Halloween Friday: Storm Day- BLUE AND SILVER!! (Face paint, beads, leggings, hair, etc.) Reminder: Keep all dress appropriate/follow school guidelines.

and planned homecoming skits and hallway decorations.

2 2 SQHS Band performed at Paint Bellingham Blue to Welcome Western Washington University! Squalicum students at the fall Leadership Retreat They conducted the first Senate meeting, and planned homecoming skits and hallway decorations. They also talked about what they love about Squalicum and how they could continue to improve our amazing School culture! Go Storm!!

3 3 Greetings Storm Students and Families! Thank you for attending our Back to School Event Tuesday evening. It is always a challenge to create a structure to meet with families that works for everyone and yet worth the effort because it is so helpful to connect. We appreciate you taking the time in your busy lives to hear what it is we are doing and how we are structuring our classes. Please don t hesitate to contact your students teachers, counselor or one of the administrators with any questions or concerns you may have. We are looking for multiple ways to live the Bellingham Promise. Our continued partnership with parents is the best opportunity for your students to enjoy a positive, supportive experience here at Squalicum. One of the strongest voices at Squalicum is our student voice. We have a superb leadership program and enjoy an incredible relationship with our students leading much of the great work to connect students here. It s not just about celebrations. It s also about how we care for one another, work together, and work to include each other. We have an extensive club program where students were able to sign up this Wednesday. Please talk with your students about their interests in any of our clubs or activities. If there are any questions, don t hesitate to contact our Activities office. Building opportunities to connect and sponsoring ongoing involvement is incredibly important and linked to continued academic success. One of the great traditions of high school is Homecoming Week. Ours starts tomorrow with the hall decorating competition and continues all next week. We will have a kickoff assembly Monday at 9:20 am, dress up days, competitions at lunch, and conclude the week Friday with another assembly at 1:30 pm, a tailgate activity at Civic Field and the football game against Oak Harbor at 7:00pm. And the dance, of course, Saturday evening! There are more activities and competitions throughout the week. Homecoming is an opportunity for our students to celebrate each other and Squalicum, while also honoring our SQHS alumni and our great community. Thank you for your involvement and support. And, please join us. It s going to be a great week! Storm Pride is State Wide! Principal James Everett

4 Clubs are a great way for students to get involved at SQHS! 4

5 "Gallaudet Groupies" (ASL club) meets every Friday room C126. Join us in working to bridge the gap between the hearing and Deaf community, support local Deaf organizations and attend Deaf events! 5

6 Three Dark Crowns By Kendra Blake Every generation on the island Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic.

Arsinoe, a naturalist, is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the lions. But becoming the Queen Crowned isn t solely a matter of royal birth.

Lab Girl By Hope Jahren Lab Girl is a book about work, love, and the mountains that can be moved when those two things come together.

and about the inevitable disappointments, but also the triumphs and exhilarating discoveries, of scientific work.

6 6 Three Dark Crowns By Kendra Blake Every generation on the island Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without a stomachache. Arsinoe, a naturalist, is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the lions. But becoming the Queen Crowned isn t solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it. And it s not just a game of win or lose it s life or death. The night the sisters turn sixteen, the battle begins. The last queen standing gets the crown. Lab Girl By Hope Jahren Lab Girl is a book about work, love, and the mountains that can be moved when those two things come together. It is told through Jahren s stories: about her childhood in rural Minnesota with a mother and a father who encouraged hours of play in his classroom s labs; how she found a sanctuary in science, and about the inevitable disappointments, but also the triumphs and exhilarating discoveries, of scientific work. Yet at the core of this book is the story of a relationship Jahren forged with a wounded man named Bill, who becomes her lab partner and best friend. Their sometimes rogue adventures in science take them from the Midwest across the United States and back again, over the Atlantic to the ever-light skies of the North Pole and to tropical Hawaii, where she and her lab currently make their home.

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8 Colleges Visiting the Northwest Area Dartmouth, Northwestern, Princeton, UC Berkeley, Vanderbilt Tuesday Sept. 13 7 PM YALE Sunday Sept 18 2:30PM Tufts University Monday Sept.

8 8 Colleges Visiting the Northwest Area Dartmouth, Northwestern, Princeton, UC Berkeley, Vanderbilt Tuesday Sept PM YALE Sunday Sept 18 2:30PM Tufts University Monday Sept PM MIT Tuesday Sept PM Duke University Sunday October 2 nd 7 PM Marriott Seattle Airport 3201 South 176yh St Seattle Seattle Central Library th Ave. Seattle Register on-line Seattle Marriot Redmond th Redmond WA admissions.tufts.edu/visit/in-your-area/ Lake Washington High School Performing Arts Center NE 80 th Street Kirkland WA Seattle Asian Art Museum E. Prospect St. Admiss.ugrad.duke.edu/discoverduke.

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Flaherty GET ON THE FOOTBALL FAN BUS TO EMERALD RIDGE and/or MARYSVILLE!

Ridge Oct 7th or Marysville Oct 14th games to see your favorite football team play?

Pay $5 now to reserve your seat, or call to get on the seating list - first on list first to get a seat (show

10 LIFETOUCH PICTURES ARE HERE! If you ordered pictures for your student please have them stop by the ASB office to pick them up. Thank you, Ms. Flaherty GET ON THE FOOTBALL FAN BUS TO EMERALD RIDGE and/or MARYSVILLE!! What could be better than riding in a luxurious Bellair Charter Bus with your friends to and from the Emerald Ridge Oct 7th or Marysville Oct 14th games to see your favorite football team play? For only $5*, you can take the fan rooter bus to and from either game! Pay $5 now to reserve your seat, or call to get on the seating list - first on list first to get a seat (show up Friday at 5:15 p.m. and pay your $5). We will be taking $ and names at both lunches Wednesday and Thursday before the games. Bus leaves from lower lot at Squalicum by 4:45 PM 10/7/16 and 3:00 P.M. 10/14/16 Call (360) to get on seating list. GO STORM!! *fees to get into game not included 10

11 11 Squalicum High School Freshmen Family Workshop Series 6:30-7:30 Program in the SQHS Library Childcare provided September 20 th - Open House- Meet Teachers September 27 th How to help your child- Resources for You! October 4 th - College and Your Child

12 Volunteer Application Now Online We re asking all volunteers, including parents, guardians and grandparents who plan to volunteer in classrooms and on field trips, to please take a few moments to

org (go to about, then volunteer program), or log in directly at bellinghamschoolsvolunteers.hrmplus.net.

12 12 Volunteer Application Now Online We re asking all volunteers, including parents, guardians and grandparents who plan to volunteer in classrooms and on field trips, to please take a few moments to complete our new online volunteer application. You can find the application on our website: bellinghamschools.org (go to about, then volunteer program), or log in directly at bellinghamschoolsvolunteers.hrmplus.net. This application must be filed and approved prior to your shift or event, whether you are a regular volunteer or occasional helper or chaperon. If you require assistance, please call or jennifer.gaer@bellinghamschools.org Aplicación para Voluntarios en la red Por favor tómese un momento para completar nuestra aplicación para voluntarios en la red. Usted puede encontrar la aplicación en nuestra página de internet: bellinghamschools.org. En la sección bajo about. O usted puede entrar directamente en la URL de bellinghamschoolsvolunteers.hrmplus.net. Ya sea que usted vaya a ser voluntario/a semanalmente of solo para un viaje, la aplicación debe ser aprobada antes de que pueda participar en el evento. Si necesita ayuda, por favor llame al o jennifer.gaer@bellinghamschools.org Gracias por su tiempo y compromiso con sus/nuestros estudiantes este año! It's time to get rid of your junk! Clear out those closets and garage and bring your things to... The Goodwill Donation Drive Sat. Sept. 24th from 10:00 am-1:00 pm At the Squalicum lower parking lot It's easy! Just bring your things and we will help you unload. Can't make it? We can pick up... AM Carr alandmike@me.com Thank you for supporting the Class of 2018!

Storm Blanket Order Form The Class of 2017 is selling our beloved traditional Storm Blanket!! Please use this form to place your order ASAP for home delivery.

13 Storm Blanket Order Form The Class of 2017 is selling our beloved traditional Storm Blanket!! Please use this form to place your order ASAP for home delivery. Or just call the contact below to discuss delivery options. Price of Blanket: $ Name: Phone #: Delivery Address: Note: Please let us know if there are any special delivery instructions. If you would like a delivery in person or have any questions please call Christy at Checks payable to SQHS PTSA. Please mail a check and order form to: Christy Sorenson 3191 Lake Shore Road Bellingham WA Thank you!!

14 Squalicum High School Class of 2017 Senior Timeline Graduation Date will be finalized by March 1 by the Bellingham School District Some items on the timeline are still in the works.

14 14 Squalicum High School Class of 2017 Senior Timeline Graduation Date will be finalized by March 1 by the Bellingham School District Some items on the timeline are still in the works. We have listed them in the month they will occur to give you some guidance. We will have dates and times for these events as they are planned and send them out via and the Storm Forecast. October October 1 st -Homecoming- This is a Senior Dance, still need chaperones- contact Michelle Campbell at SQHS -October 12 th Senior class meeting and Josten s will present grad stuff -October 19 Super Wednesday Senior Assembly- ask your child what they learned -October 19 th Josten s Family Night to order graduation items - Holiday Wreath Fundraiser begins -Senior Pictures DUE-End of October November November 7 th - Wreath Fundraiser orders due- -November 19 th -Wreath order pickup-squalicum High School- 10am-12pm December December 15 th Josten s graduation (Cap and Gown) orders due. (Students can make small monthly payments if they need to.) -December 12- Yearbook Senior Ads Early Bird Discount January January 27 th - Final deadline for Yearbook Senior Ads February Senior Dessert Auction- April Caps and Gowns distributed- May 2017 June Senior Tea -Baccalaureate -Senior Breakfast/Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal- -GRADUATION CLASS OF 2017-

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SQUALICUM SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!

1 Squalicum High School May 26th Direct Line to the Attendance Office: 647-6844 SQUALICUM SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS! At the Whatcom County Dollars for Scholars Awards presentation on May 9 th 2017, 24 Squalicum