02/01/2023
SiHi POTW January 23rd - 27th, 2023
The January equity questions are centered around LANGUAGE.
How can language become a barrier to our understanding of one another?
What can we do to transform our own discourses?
Challenge—When confronted with an issue or misunderstanding, change the language you use to describe the problem.
*Added challenge this week, based on discussions with staff:
Think about language in two different ways—
The language spoken—is the home language not English? Might it be American Sign Language? That changes the conversation…
It can also be our word choice (in English) or the tone we use when we speak.
Important Dates
January 23-February 28: OUR OWN EXPRESSIONS Teen Writing and Art Contest—go to expressions.pcls.us for more information
January 23: Ailey II field trip forms due to MS. McFarland, Ms. Ray or Ms. Kelly at the front desk—FORM ATTACHED HERE so you can fill it out at home tonight! Ailey field trip form.pdf
January 27: FIELD TRIP! Ailey II Dance Production at The Pantages
February 3: Semester break, no school for middle and high school students
February 3: The SNOW BALL dance in the gym—8:00-10:00 pm
February 6: Second semester begins
Community Violence
When violence occurs in our communities, we know it deeply effects our students, their families and our own school staff. And when the victims are young people, the impact is often more pronounced.
It’s important that the adults in our children’s lives are listening a little more intently right now.
We have a number of resources to help families help children after tragic events: - Suggestions on how to answer questions brought on by grief and a list of community resources - By age group, how to talk to children about shootings - How to help children cope with a gun violence tragedy - Additional tips and activities to help children feel supported every day
Our school counselors are also available to talk to your child.
Please know our team at Silas is here to support all of our kids. Please reach out. We want to hear from you.
Calendar Reminder
There’s no school for students in grades 6-12 on Friday, Feb. 3, due to semester break.
Tacoma Flex
Through a new program called Tacoma Flex, our students can increase the flexibility in their schedule starting by taking two classes online, in addition to completing the rest of their classes in person.
Students can work with their school counselors to enroll in Tacoma Flex. Students should complete the Tacoma Flex course request form by Feb. 15.
Tacoma Flex - Tacoma Public Schools (tacomaschools.org)
Ram TV News this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH7i0NYo1fw
Senior Portrait flyer for yearbook attached yearbook senior portraits.pdf
Ms. Becca’s Career Center SWAY Page with updates on activities like the UWT opportunity below, community events, scholarships, job opportunities and other goodies: https://sway.office.com/PuWWkvgyplEo9TvB?ref=Link
What Inspired Me?
Do you know about Unified Sports? We offer soccer, basketball—the current season—and next year we hope to add bowling!
Unified Sports is an opportunity for students with disabilities (“athletes”) to play with typical peers (“partners”) for competition and fun. Different than the rigors of the varsity team, Unified teams practice two or three days/week instead of five or six, and games are usually on Saturdays.
Our team is pictured here with the team from Lincoln—their competition for this week. They play again next Saturday. Details of the when and where to come.
Unified Basketball 2023.jpg
Also, our band hosted middle school musicians with our pep band on Friday night at the girls basketball game versus (undefeated) Lincoln. The added numbers sounded ROBUST, and I honestly think it helped our girls battle on the court. The ladies played WELL but were not able to give the Abes their first L this time around.
Thanks to Band Director Mike Herb and to Coach B for a fantastic night.
GO RAMS!
This Week in Athletics
(Please note the Athletic Department sends this out on Friday, and I DO NOT modify it.)
News:
Bowling:
The PCL League tournament is scheduled for today at Paradise Lanes in Parkland. This is the first step towards Districts (1/28/2023 @ Paradise Lanes – Parkland) and State (February 1 – 4, 2023 @ Bowlero Lanes – Tukwila). Good luck girls!!
Girls Basketball:
The Girls went 2-0 this past week, defeating both Lakes and Spanaway Lake. Silas remains in 3rd place in the Pierce County League with a 7 win 2 loss league record and an overall record of 10 wins and 6 losses. In the WIAA RPI rankings, Silas has moved up four positions this week, currently ranked 26th in the 3A classification.
The Girls have three games remaining in the regular system; all PCL League contests. They host Lincoln tonight, they travel to Mount Tahoma on Tuesday January 24th, and finish their regular season hosting the Bonney Lake Panthers on Senior Night Thursday January 26th.
Boys Basketball:
The Boys went 2-1 this week, with wins over Lakes and Spanaway Lake. They lost their game to the Skyline Spartans. The Rams are currently in 3rd place in the Pierce County League with a 6 win 3 loss league record and an overall record of 9 wins and 7 losses. In the WIAA RPI rankings, Silas remains 30th in the 3A classification.
The Boys also have three games remaining in the regular system; all PCL League contests. They travel to Lincoln tonight, they host Mount Tahoma on Senior Night on Tuesday January 24th, and finish their regular season on Thursday, January 26th traveling to Bonney Lake Panthers to take on the Panthers.
Unified Basketball:
Our Unified Basketball team gets cranked up this Saturday when they travel to Mount Tahoma to take on the T-Birds.
Not familiar with Unified Sports? Coordinated through Special Olympics, Unified Sports are played at a number of high schools in the State of Washington comprised of teams with students who possess intellectual and development disabilities (IDD). These athletes are coupled with student/athletes who do not possess an IDD to provide support and mentorship.
The season is short with games on Saturday 1/21, 1/28, and 2/4/2023. Districts will be held on Saturday 2/11/2023 (location TBD) and State on 3/3 and 3/4/2023 in Wenatchee.
Flag Football:
The Girls did not have any games scheduled this past week. Their next games are scheduled for Wednesday, January 25th at Foss. They will play a double header, playing both Mount Tahoma and Foss.
Boys Swimming:
The Boys had no swim meets this past week. They wrap up their regular season next Friday, January 27th when they swim in six team meet at Bonney Lake.
Girls Wrestling:
Last Saturday, the Girls finished in 10th place (out of 17 teams) in the Ragnarök invitational at Curtis High School. Last night the Girls defeated the Mount Tahoma T-Birds 30 to 24. Tru Willis was the difference maker pinning her opponent to secure the Silas victory.
Tomorrow the Girls travel to Lakes High School to participate in the Lipstick Open.
Boys Wrestling:
The Boys took 2nd place (out of 10 teams) in the Ragnarök invitational last Saturday. The Boys defeated the Mount Tahoma T-Birds 60 to 9 in last night’s dual match. The Rams had six pins led Elijah Cater, Sam Aiken, Orion Rhinehart, Shay Livant, Luke Staley, and Jordan Wright.
Tomorrow, the Varsity Boys travel to Hazen High School (Renton) to participate in the Pan Can Wrestling Tourney. Also tomorrow, the JV Boys will travel to Foss High School to participate in the Willie C. Stewart Tournament.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday 1/21/2023
Boys Wrestling: Pan Can Wrestling Tourney (Varsity– Hazen High School (Renton) – 9:00 AM
Willie C. Stewart Tournament (JV) – Foss High School -
Girls Wrestling: Lipstick Open – Lakes High School – 8:00 AM (30 team tournament)
Unified Basketball: @ Mount Tahoma 10:00 AM
Tuesday 1/24/2023
Boys Basketball: v. Mount Tahoma - C-Team: 4:00 PM JV: 5:45 PM Varsity: 7:30 PM
Girls Basketball: @ Mount Tahoma – JV: 5:45 PM Varsity 7:30 PM
Wednesday 1/25/2023
Boys Wrestling: @ Washington – JV: 6:00 PM Varsity: 7:00 PM
Girls Wrestling: @ Washington – 6:00 PM
Thursday 1/26/2023
Boys Basketball: @ Bonney Lake - C-Team: 4:00 PM JV: 5:45 PM Varsity: 7:30 PM
Girls Basketball: v. Bonney Lake - JV: 5:45 PM Varsity 7:30 PM
Friday 1/27/2023
Boys Wrestling: v. Spanaway Lake – JV: 6:00 PM Varsity: 7:00 PM
Girls Wrestling: v. Spanaway lake – Varsity: 7:00 PM
Results:
Bowling:
No matches this week – PCL Tournament later today @ Paradise Lanes (Parkland)
Girls Basketball:
Varsity
1/14/2023: Silas 52 – Lakes 46
1/18/2023: Silas 56 – Spanaway Lake 35
JV
1/14/2023: Lakes 50 – Silas 25
1/18/2023: Spanaway Lake 36 – Silas 24
Boys Basketball:
Varsity
1/14/2023: Silas 65 – Lakes 51
1/16/2023: Skyline 72 – Silas 61
1/18/2023: Silas 80 – Spanaway Lake 70
JV
1/14/2023: Silas 57 – Lakes 54
1/18/2023: Spanaway Lake 68 – Silas
C Team
1/14/2023: Lakes 56 – Silas 41
1/18/2023: Spanaway Lake 64 – Silas 47
Flag Football:
No games this week – Next games (2) @ Foss 1/25/23 v. Mount Tahoma & Foss
Boys Swimming:
No meets this week – Next meet 1/27/23 @ Mount Tahoma ( 6 team meet)
Boys Wrestling:
1/13/2023: Silas 54 – Bonney Lake 27
1/19/2023: Silas 60 – Mount Tahoma 9
Girls Wrestling:
1/13/2023: Silas 6 – Bonney Lake 6 (Tie)
1/19/2023: Silas 30 – Mount Tahoma 24
BC Ray
Bernadette C. Ray (she/her/hers)
Principal
(Dr. Dolores) Silas High School
formerly (Woodrow) Wilson High School
1202 N Orchard St
Tacoma, WA 98406
253-571-6130 direct
[email protected]
UNITED IN STRENGTHS.
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