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It is already February and the first semester is about to end. Here area few items for you before we communicate again in March..
The beginning of February brings to a close the first semester of the year. Soon you will be receiving your son's/daughter's report cards in the mail. These grades are so important to each student because they are permanent grades that are on their individual transcripts. For those of you whose student is going on to college, these grades are especially important as they are counted toward admission. Regardless of the intent of each student toward higher education, each of these grades count as credit toward high school graduation. For those of you who had a great first semester, I congratulate you; and for the others, I urge you to get help from teachers and counselors so we can keep you on track for graduation. February 8th starts a new semester and a new start for all classes.
Bend High Theater Arts Department will present "The Diary of Anne Frank" on February 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 in the Black Box at Bend High. General admission is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and seniors. Start time is 7:00 p.m.
Our new Career Tech Building will be open starting second semester. We will be busy moving our programs over in the next few weeks. We will start with Construction Technology, Pre Engineering, Video Productions, and Graphic Arts.
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State Testing
has been going on heavy the last few weeks of this semester. Just a reminder, the state graduation requirements of our Essential Skills for this year's sophomores will require them to pass the reading portion of the Essential Skills Test. Our freshman will be required to pass both the reading and the writing portion, and next year's freshman will be responsible for reading, writing, and math.
Spring Sports Season is just around the corner. Sign-ups have begun, and you can get information by visiting our athletic office or calling 541-383-6300. Spring sports consist of: Baseball, Softball, Track, Tennis, and La Cross. Most of these sports have multiple levels of teams, so there is room for a lot of our students to participate. We highly encourage all of our students to get involved in athletics and activities. Educational research is clear that students who participate are more likely to be successful in school and later in life. There are aspects of life which can only be taught on an athletic field or a stage that our classroms don't have the ability to teach. Please consider having your son/daughter get involved in extra-curricular activities.
We have a number of students who are inspired to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Led by Mr. Pat Welch, students from Bend High and other area schools will host a fundraiser of music and drama on February 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Summit High School auditorium. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door, and additional donations will be accepted.
Sincerely,
HD Weddel
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