Friday, February 10, 2012

Today’s Lunch: Hoagie, Tuna Sandwich, Chef Salad, Chicken Burger, Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Chicken Wrap, Burrito, or Pizza.

Attention Bruins: Valentines Day is just around the corner and your Leadership class would love to put together some Valentines Grams for that special friend from you. Today is the last day to purchase them. All Valentines Grams will be delivered on Valentines Day!

Attention Bruins: Did you feel a little overwhelmed last semester? Did you get behind in some of your classes? Well, we wanted to let you know about an opportunity available during all 3 lunches: Homework Lunch! Yes, maybe not the most exciting title but Homework Lunch is designed to provide some extra time for you to get some work done or get some additional class assistance in a quiet environment. Please feel free to utilize this opportunity as needed. Food of course will be allowed during this time so you don't have to miss out on eating. Homework Lunch will be open all semester in Portable 7! See you at lunch!

Calling all Pierce County teenagers in 7th – 12th grade! Are you ready to get creative? You can earn cash prizes and see your work published in Pierce County Library System’s Teen Writing & Art Contest – Our Own Expressions. You have from now until Friday, March 2, to enter the contest on your own or with a team. Participation in the contest is free. Stop by the library for information.

3………..2…………1………….Beeeeeeeeeeep!!!! Yep, you guessed it, the boys basketball season is finally underway as the Varsity Bruins hosted the Kalles Tyees in their home opener last night. It was a heated battle, up and down the court the entire game. The Bruins had control all game long, only to let the lead slip at the last second and have the game go into overtime. In overtime, Juwan Lockett took over and helped lead his team to victory, 58 to 57. Besides Juwan’s amazing game, CJ “I played the entire 36 minutes” Urps anchored the Bruins defense with his tenacious effort. CJ also had many clutch drives to the basket that resulted in points. Other great efforts were turned in by Tyson Kerr who used his patented head fake multiple times to help keep the kalles defenders on their heels. It was a great start to the season. Great job boys!

The Puyallup School District has an anti-discrimination policy (Policy 3211) and a policy covering harassment, intimidation and bullying (Policy 3207). The policies were revised and adopted by our Board of Directors in August of 2003 as a means of providing the safest and most optimum learning environment for all students. Copies of these policies are available on the District website at www.puyallup.k12.wa.us or by calling the Office of Diversity Affairs at
253.840.8966. Please report all harassment, intimidation, and bullying concerns to Brian Fosnick, Ballou's Assistant Principal.

We will be pre-ordering 2011/2012 yearbooks. The price of the yearbook is $25.00. Annuals may be purchased in the main office. They are a great way to keep memories of the friends and activities your student has been involved with at Ballou. Don't miss out!

Brian Fosnick is Ballou’s SODA (Diversity) Representative. Any issues or concerns you may have involving diversity issues, please contact Mr. Fosnick, Assistant Principal at Ballou JH. Students or parents may also put their concerns in the diversity/concerns box, located in the main office at Ballou JH.

Think you can't afford college? Think again.

Are you in the 7th or 8th grade? You may be eligible for a four-year College Bound Scholarship. Please see your counselor for more information.

February 17.................Mid Winter Break (No School)
February 20 ................President's Day (No School)
March 9 ...................... Snow Make-up Day #1(This will now be a regular school day)
April 2 - 6 ................... Spring Break
May 25 ....................... Snow Make-up Day #2 (This will now be a regular school day)

Puyallup School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to:
Lorraine Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources ~ (253) 841-8764
Executive Director of Diversity Affairs ~ (253) 840-8966
Title IX Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8785
Section 504 Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8700