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Welcome Back To School Staff Appreciation Items Needed Aug. 27-Sept. 3

Welcome Back to School *almost*! We want to make sure the teachers & staff are warmly welcomed back on campus! Your BHS PTSA Volunteers are organizing 4 breakfasts and a lunch for Ballard HS Staff during their the days before school start (8/27-9/3) as they prepare for the school year. 

Questions? Contact Ali Schlameus at aschlameus@gmail.com. Thank you for coming together to support our amazing team at Ballard High School! 

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Start of School Week Support Needed Sept. 4, 5, 6

BHS Adults are needed to help Ballard HS Staff with one-time opportunities with photos, laptop handout, lunch PINS and more, during the First Week of School Sept. 4, 5, and 6.

Reach out to PTSA Volunteer Coordinator Joy DasGupta at volunteer.ballardhs@gmail.com Thank you.

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Parent Volunteers Needed for Ongoing Library Support

Parent Volunteers in the BHS Library by shelves of supplies.

We would like to invite interested parents to volunteer for a weekly 2 hour shift to support our wonderful library!  Parents are needed with book displays, checking out books and shelving returns, as well as supporting student usage during lunch time. 

Parents must be an approved volunteer with Seattle Public Schools.  Weekly shifts start Monday, Sept 9.  Refer to the Sign Up for additional information.

Want To Be On Our On Call List?

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If you would like to be on our list for when help is needed?

Have questions or need more information about Volunteering at BHS, please contact Joy DasGupta at volunteer.ballardhs@gmail.com

Please note that SPS requires all volunteers to complete their volunteer approval process before you can volunteer.  Complete the forms needed on our Volunteer Paperwork page and email us if you have any questions at all at to Joy DasGupta volunteer.ballardhs@gmail.com  Thank you!

Open Roles Always Needed in the Library

Email Librarian TuesD Chambers at tschambers@seattleschools.org with any questions or other days and times that you might be available as well.

Ballard HS Library Service Learning Opportunities During the School Year

Students have earned Community Service Learning hours for:

  • Shelving books, processing books, week books, fixing shelves, help clean the library, make book displays
  • Computer maintenance
  • Reading to 2nd grade students for Reading Buddies
  • Creating online tutorials
  • Making scrolling PowerPoint
  • Makerspace craft, projects for lunchtime, organizing Makerspace
  • Create book posters on Adobespark
  • Create Rubik’s Cube murals
  • Read first chapters aloud for Youtube channel and Schoology theme Picture Books
  • Become a Library Leader
  • Create Book Collections

Reach out to Ms Chambers at tschambers@seattleschools.org for specific details. Visit the BHS Service Learning page for school information and forms.

Thank you BHS Families For Your Support!

In addition to becoming a Ballard HS PTSA Member, volunteering is a great way to support your student. Already a volunteer? Great! Thank you! Not a volunteer yet? Learn more about how to become a volunteer at our school.