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All School Important Dates
No School Feb. 1: Secondary 2nd Qrtr Work Day/Elementary In-Service Feb. 15-18: President's Day Weekend
Early Dismissal Feb. 27: Collaboration Day
Quick Links
JH Assignments and Weekly Bulletin
Learning to Think Through Life
Moms in Touch
(prayer) 3 Pts: Mon. 8:30-9:45 AM, Art Room Mack: Mon. 8:45-9:30 AM, Library
JH/HS: Thurs. 1:35-3:00 PM, G113
Annual Fund 07-08 Goal: $1 million/ 100% participation YTD: $301,306* YTD Participation: 133 current families *All Constituencies (Alumni, etc.)
2007-08 Theme
: Grow in Grace "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen." II Peter 3:18
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BCS
Weekly E-bulletin January 29,
2008 All School
News Paul Egly and the Egly family would like to
express their immense gratitude for the support & love they have received
from the extended BCS family. The cards, meals, prayer & recognition at
last week's basketball game were tangible reminders of God's compassionate
care & sustaining love for them. We need your
help...please consider participating in the following ways! ·
Every BCS family
contributes $50 or an item of equal or greater value. (Many families procure
an item from the businesses they regularly patronize.) ·
Attend the Gala Dinner
& Auction March 14, Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Invite your friends
& family for an entertaining evening that supports our students.
(Watch your mailbox for your invitation.) Many thanks in
advance for your support of Auction 2008. We look forward to seeing you
March 14! For item ideas or auction information call Events
Coordinator, Christi Downs: 425.454.4402 ext. 526 or cdowns@bellevuechristian.org Upcoming Town Hall meetings with Superintendent Ron
Taylor--All BCS Parents are invited to attend one of the
following events at their student's specific campus: Mack Elementary: Originally Jan. 28-To Be Rescheduled Three Points Elementary: Monday, Feb.11--7 PM Junior High/High School: TBD--previously scheduled date cancelled. Please join us to hear Ron Taylor provide an update
about BCS including the status of the feasibility study (researching the
possibility and viability of a plan to provide new buildings & refurbish
existing facilities). Additionally, you will learn more about
Understanding By Design--the vision for what BCS is doing
instructionally including enduring understandings & assessment for
learning. Each principal will also give an update on campus specific
goals and current program/student highlights. Online Re-enrollment for current BCS Preschool through Grade 11 students is in progress. Instructions on how to access your account online
were emailed to all BCS families. Students entering Kindergarten will not use
the online re-enrollment but will complete the New Applicant process: Apply Now Annual Fund
News Did you know?
Please join our BCS parents, faculty, parents of alumni, alumni & friends that have made a gift to our students! We are so thankful for your generous support. Give now! Volunteer
Opportunities Every BCS Family is encouraged to volunteer 30 hours-- just 3 hours monthly--at any campus. If you are a BCS group needing volunteers for an upcoming event/activity or for a regularly scheduled event, contact Lynelle Coyle: lcoyle@bellevuechristian.org with a brief (1-3 sentence) description of what is needed and include a contact name and email. High
School & Junior High PTF needs you to join us in planning
events to honor our JH/HS faculty & staff! Meeting each month
in the large conference room-JH/HS campus from 1:30-3 PM. Upcoming
meetings: Feb. 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9. This is a great
way to make new friends--we have lots of fun together as we serve our school!
Contact: Gina Oldham: 14-carat-gold@msn.com
or 425.761.4462 or 425.746.6610 Preschools (more info...) BCS Preschool offers your child
an opportunity for a gentle, loving introduction into the Christian community
and encourages his/her own personal growth within that community. Please
contact slindor@bellevuechristian.org
for more info. Mack Elementary (more info...) January 29
Chapel 30
Group/class picture day, 8:30-10:30 AM February
All
parents of 4th-6th grade girls & 5th-6th grade boys: Sex Education Class is rescheduled to
Monday, Feb. 11, 7-8:30 PM in the Mack MPR.
Three Points Elementary (more info...) January 29 5th Gr. Environmental Ed. Parent Meeting, 7-8 PM
February 1 No School:Teacher Workday 5 Sex Education- 4-6th grade girls; 5-6 grade boys; MPR, 7-8:30 PM 8 Prospective Family Open House: Library, 9 AM 15 & 18 No School: President's Day long weekend 20 Class Photos, 9 AM 21 5/6th Gr. Band Concert, Greene Commons--Clyde Hill campus, 7 PM 27 Early Dismissal: 1 PM Junior High (more info...) February 1 No School: End of 1st semester 4 3rd quarter begins 19
JH/HS Open House, 7-9 PM--Invite your friends to learn about our
school!
20 Coffee with the Principal--Looking ahead
to high school JH Boys
Wrestling:
Begins Mon., Jan. 28. Still taking sign-ups. 2nd Semester Schedules: available Mon., Jan. 28. If students and/or
parents want to request a change, please fill out the pink Change
Request Form available in the JH Office. NetClassroom: JH students can view their 2nd semester schedule in NetClassroom. Don't forget, you can call the JH Office if you forget your ID/password.
IOWA Testing - All JH students will participate in the annual IOWA
Basic Skills testing Jan. 29-31. Parents: please help us by not
scheduling appointments for students during these days. Test schedule is
posted on the BCS website. Statetrip is coming--mark your calendars! Statetrip is successful because of our great parent volunteers. Are you considering being a Parent Leader this year? For a complete schedule of info meetings & dates: http://guybecker7.googlepages.com/statetrip. Want to join us for DC Trip 2008? There's still time to sign up! Trip dates: June 23 – 28. You may register at www.worldstrides.com & enter the Trip ID # 10994. So far, there are 20 students & four adults signed up to go— and the more the better! High School (more info...) January 29-31 Final Exams 29
Kaplan ACT/SAT Practice Test Review,
LRC-more info below Tonight--Tues.,
Jan. 29 @ 6:30 PM: Kaplan ACT/SAT Practice Test Review--LRC. Students who
took the practice tests will review their tests & learn how to interpret
them & possibly better their scores in the future when they take the
actual tests. Students will also learn the comparison between the ACT &
SAT to better understand each exam. Junior
Information Night is rescheduled to Feb. 7, 7PM, Greene Commons. This is an important
event for junior students & their parents. Jolene Dierdorff will review
the college search & admissions process as well as what juniors should be
doing this year to prepare for the application process next year. Beyond the Sea:
theme for HS Valentines Dance on Sat., Feb. 9 on the Argosy's "MV Kirkland".
Boarding: 7:30PM--Kirkland waterfront with dancing from 9-11 PM.
Tickets: $25 single or $55 per couple & will go on sale during lunch in
the Commons Feb. 5-9. Questions: Jessica Nienaber, jnienaber@bellevuechristian.org
JSB Corsage Fundraiser: Order corsages, wristlets & boutonnieres created by an
experienced florist for Valentine’s Dance. Great prices, no hassles,
delivery at school day before the dance! Order at lunch January 24, 25
& 28. An envelope will be available at the HS office during finals week--last
chance Mon. Feb. 4 at lunch. Hurry, quantities are limited! Calling all BCS High School Students - Google needs your help! Athletics JH
Wrestling starts Mon., Jan. 28. Please make sure all
paperwork (proof of physicals, forms) are in the athletic office before
starting! Mark Allen is coaching. Spring
Sports for HS: starts Mon., Feb. 25. Spring sports include Track & Field,
Baseball, Softball, & Golf! All forms required in the athletic
office before students are allowed to start! ???Mark DeJonge: mdejonge@bellevuechristian.org
Scrip Information (more info....) Upcoming due
dates: Feb. 4, Feb. 25 Opportunities to Support BCS Financially Tuition supports 90% of
the BCS Budget each year. We ask each family to prayerfully consider
supporting BCS financially, above and beyond tuition. The most
important and cost effective gift is one to the Annual Fund. After
that, there are many fun ways to support BCS programs and students!
Community Resources Westminster Chapel is hosting: Women in the Workplace Dinner
Event, Thurs., Feb. 7, 6:30-8:30 PM in the Community Life Center room. Speaker:
Shellie Dow, Director
of the Call Center, Nintendo. "Uncover, Unleash, Glorify: Using Your
Strengths". Shellie manages 200-400 people in 3
locations. A 20-year veteran of building work teams & coaching
individuals to achieve their full potential in work & life. $15 includes
catered dinner. Reservations: CathiK@westminster.org
As a community service to families & students 7-19 yrs. old in King County, The Bush School is hosting its 13th Annual Summer Opportunity Showcase featuring more than 84 day & overnight programs--local, national & international. Event is at the school's new gym: 3400 E Harrison St., Seattle, Feb. 7, 5-8 PM. Positions Available New! Immediate opening for a teacher’s aide at Three Points: positions available
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