JUNE 7, 2021
SAMMAMISH
TOTEM TIMES: SENIOR SPECIAL EDITION
FROM YOUR PARENT REPS

It's HYPE WEEK!! It's a week of celebrating our seniors! See the article below for all the details! Make sure to tune in tonight at 8PM on Instagram Live @SHS2021 for our first raffle winners! It's Gift Certificate Extravaganza night!

Also, mark your calendar for Thursday, June 24! We are knee deep in planning a special Photo Opportunity Event! We will have sign ups for volunteers and photo appointments. Please keep an eye out for these 2 important SignUpGenius emails!

Please take a moment to read through this newsletter (new and updated articles titles in red) and join us as we celebrate our seniors. We are grateful for this community of parents and everything you are doing to make the last few weeks very special for all our seniors. Thank you: Ann, Erin, Gina & Hope
HYPE WEEK
MONDAY, June 7: 8PM INSTAGRAM LIVESTREAM: Senior Raffle Night 1
TUESDAY, June 8: 8PM INSTAGRAM LIVESTREAM: Senior Raffle Night 2
WEDNESDAY, June 9: INSTAGRAM Senior BINGO
THURSDAY, June 10: TBD
  • Students check your IG totemassas21n, Sue's IG or Snapchat for details
FRIDAY, June 11: BEACH DAY @ CLYDE BEACH PARK 2PM
SATURDAY, June 12: FLICK ON THE FIELD
  • Prom Alternative optional schedule
  • 6p-7p Luther Burbank Park photos
  • 7p-9p Personal outing
  • 9p-11p SHS Flick on the Field - Ferris Bueller's Day Off
SENIOR STUDENT SLIDESHOW PHOTOS NEEDED

The school may not be able to put together a keepsake slideshow but that shouldn't stop us from creating one! Please send your baby/toddler, recent senior AND activity pictures to [email protected] by Sunday, June 13th!

Anyone sending theirs in by tomorrow, Tuesday, June 8th no later than 4pm will earn another raffle entry in our large ticket night! You don't want to miss an extra
FAMILY PHOTO EVENT
THURSDAY, June 24: Pre-Graduation Class of 2021 Family EVENT @ SHS 4pm-8pm
  • Special Photo Opportunity! Grab your family and get your photos by appointment – free of charge! Professional photographers will be available on campus to take a photo of you in cap & gown along with family members in your household if desired. Digital images will be provided for download at no cost. Signup for appointments coming soon!
  • Hawaiian Flower & Candy Lei pickup (for those that pre-ordered)
  • Special Senior Gift pickup
  • Senior Raffle Prize pickup
  • Tutta Bella food truck will be onsite to take your dinner order! This is no host; Tutta Bella takes all major credit cards. We are so excited to have Tutta Bella; they will be supporting the Class of 2022 for Fall fundraiser, so let's show them some appreciation. 
  • Volunteers and items needed to make this a success! SignUpGenius coming soon.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Your administration, PTSA class of 2021 committee and Senior class officers are busy at work making plans for an exciting end to your graduates end of year. Here is a recap and description of all of our events so far.

  • June 7-11 Hype Week
What it is: An exciting week of prizes for our graduates! Electronics and gift cards galore! Tune in on Instagram to see if you won! All seniors are entered to win! Stay tune for more details.
  • June 12 Flick on the Field SHS Stadium 9pm
Make some senior memories with a fun movie night or make it a stop at the end your personal prom. See newsletter for more information at Flick on the Field
  • June 15 Senior Recognition & Celebration Event 6-8pm
More information will be shared as the school updates this event.
  • June 24th Family Photo Opportunity on SHS Campus, 4pm – 8pm
What it is: Don't miss this celebratory event to pick up your Senior Gift, have a professional photo taken and much more!
  • June 25th Graduation at T-Mobile Park, 12:30-2pm
Gates open at 11:30. More details for families forthcoming from the school including tickets, arrival time, etc.
MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, June 12, 9-11pm
Don't miss this last opportunity to spend time at school with your friends! Make some senior memories with a fun movie night or make it a stop at the end your personal prom.
Stay on top of all the Senior Class news by following @shsco2021 on Instagram!
FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF
"Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it!" - Ferris Bueller

Flick on the Field! Don't miss this opportunity to spend the evening with your friends from the class of 2021! Bring blankets, lawn chairs and comfy clothes! Refreshments available free of charge! Everyone attending needs to register. See the forms link HERE in the @SHS2021 bio. Register by tomorrow, Tuesday at 4pm for another raffle entry for the 2nd night of HYPE Week!
DON'T FORGET TO DECORATE YOUR CAP
Show off your personal style, brag about your next adventure or share a favorite quote! The sky's the limit but there are a few rules. Read below:
SOMERSET ELEMENTARY GRADUATES
Somerset Elementary has an annual reunion of seniors and we'd love it if any of Sammamish seniors who are alum could attend. They should wear their cap and gown and be at Somerset Elementary on Tuesday, June 15 at 3:45.
SENIOR DATES FROM OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE

Please check the school website for more details for school run important events and dates. Information regarding graduation day, cap & gowns and honor cords are also included on this site.

  • Wednesday, June 9th: High School & Beyond Plan (HSBP) Weekly Work Session 2:00pm – 3:00pm (Join via Microsoft Teams Here!)
  • Tuesday, June 15th:
  • Senior Checkout & Item Return for House A, Virtual, & Running Start Students (Details TBD)
  • Senior Recognition & Celebration Event 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Location: TBD)
  • Wednesday, June 16th: 
  • Last Day of School for Seniors!
  • Senior Checkout & Item Return for House B, Virtual, & Running Start Students (Details TBD)
  • High School & Beyond Plan (HSBP) Weekly Work Session 2:00pm – 3:00pm (Join via Microsoft Teams Here!)
  • Friday, June 25th: Senior Graduation Event @ T-Mobile Park
  • Gates Open: 11:30am
  • Ceremony: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
GRADUATE DESTINATIONS
Interested in hearing what your student's classmates plans are next year?

Encourage your student to share their after graduation plans and destinations! Follow the @totems21destinations page on Instagram.

As more students finalize their plans for next year in the coming weeks, we will likely get more posts sent in from students. 

TOTEM PRIDE ENAMEL THUNDERBIRD PIN
SHOW YOUR TOTEM PRIDE WITH A BRAND NEW ENAMEL 
SHS THUNDERBIRD PIN! 
This would look great on your graduation sash or robe! Clip it on a lanyard, sports bag, strap, or pack. It looks amazing on a letterman jacket! 
Cost: $10 in person; $15 if shipped.
To arrange pick-up email [email protected]
CONNECT WITH US!
FACEBOOK PARENT GROUP
Parents/Guardians: Stay informed of fundraising activities & connect with the community by joining your student's graduating class Facebook page for families. Click the image to join.
TRANSLATION ASSISTANCE
Sammamish High School has a very diverse cultural community. If you need translation for articles in our newsletter, please try this link:
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COMMENTS: This senior newsletter is edited by Hope Weiskopf Please submit all comments and questions to her at [email protected]
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