BCS Weekly E-bulletin

All photographers & shutterbugs: We need your photos! Beginning in September and throughout the school year, we try to capture our preschool-high school students involved in BCS activities at all campuses. Jogathon, All School Carnival, Christmas events—Madrigal, concerts, class events. If you happen to take an irresistible photo, please send it to lcoyle@bellevuechristian.org Remember to ID each person in the photo & include a brief description of the activity. Keep digitals at largest setting.

Auction 2008 is coming! We're gathering names of people interested in having lots of FUN planning & volunteering at our Annual Gala Dinner & Auction. No work needed now but if you are interested in getting involved with a great group of volunteers, indicate your interest by emailing Christi Downs, special events coordinator: cdowns@bellevuechristian.org

Watch for a transportation survey coming Wed.! Please take a few minutes to give us your feedback.

Shopping for costumes? Aslan's may have just what you're looking for--they rent out costumes in all sizes throughout the year. Most outfits under $20 to rent. Rent today & keep through Nov. 6--same price/same deposit.

Carnival Parking: Remember for this & all events, there is no parking on the streets in Clyde Hill. Overflow parking is available across the street at Chinook middle school.

Annual Golf Tournament Raises more than $43,000! Check out the newsletter:

2007 Viking Classic

All BCS Families: we have a "surprise" for you! Look for your BCS car decal coming soon. (peel on/off) All JH/HS families will receive one when they pick-up their BCS Directory at the District Office; elementary families will receive with their weekly campus mailings.

Scrip Information (more info....)

Give Scrip for Christmas! Check out the list of merchants...there's something for everyone--family, friends, neighbors, service providers & teachers.

Due dates: Nov. 8-Thurs., Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10 See Parent Link for Scrip Resources.

Instant Scrip available at HS Bookstore Oct.10: grocery, coffee & gas cards--Linda Sorensen: 425.454.4402 ext. 127

Merchant Updates: Circle K (2%) $25: redeemable for goods/services at ALL store locations: Shell, BP, Union 76, etc. & for use at the pump. No service fees/expiration.

Regal Single Tickets (15%) in $9; Chevron (4%) in $250; Quiznos in $10 cards

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.

All School

Aslan's needs volunteers for just an hour a week. Also looking for donations of great furniture to consign and other quality items. Please call: 425.485.5401.

High School & Junior High

JSB Volunteers Needed: Junior class students & parents are needed to volunteer for the BCS Carnival. We have 2-hour shifts available: 4-9 PM, Fri., Oct. 26. If you can help, please email Jackie Osborn: jackieosborn@gmail.com or Debbie Tott: debbietott@comcast.net We can also use donations of desserts & other items by next week.

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: Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, 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

Three Points Elementary

All School Carnival is coming! YES...we will have the traditional cake walk & need many decorated cakes & cupcakes. Along w/ the traditional cake walk, we are having an all new cup cake walk for the younger children in the Commons. Bring your masterpiece creations to school October 26--volunteers will be in the Three Points chute receiving cakes. Cakes may also be dropped off at Clyde Hill campus. We need you to: *help with the cake walk, cupcake walk, & bouncy toy (ideal for parents w/ younger kids)

Shifts are 30 min.; 5:30--8PM. Contact Caren Hazen carehazen@comcast.net or Angelina Olson angelinaolson@comcast.net with ??, cake/cupcake donations & to volunteer.

Mack Elementary Volunteers needed to coordinate & run cakewalk at the upcoming carnival. Please contact Kim Jewett: sjewett2@aol.com if you are interested in helping. Look for sign-ups outside the classrooms to donate cakes -- we'll need hundreds of them!

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...)

October

22 Vision & Hearing screenings

23 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR, led by Miss Davis

24 Early Dismissal, 1 PM/ Teacher Collaboration Day

26 All School Carnival, 5:30—9:30 PM, Clyde Hill campus

30 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR, led by Miss Davis, Covenant players perform

November

6 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR, led by Miss Davis, BCS High School Chanson Choir performs

13 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR, led by Miss Davis, Keith Ferrin performs

Outdoor Education meeting-5th grade families, 7 PM, Mack MPR

16 Parent Group Meeting, 8:30-10 AM, LRC

6th Grade Band STOMP Concert, 7PM, Mack MPR

27 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR, led by Miss Davis

Mack Shuttle Departure Time Changing! Beginning Mon., Oct. 22, Mack shuttle will leave at 7:15 AM--please arrive 5 min. prior to this departure time. This change is due to driver shortages & times/routes needed to change in order to provide needed transportation.

In the Grip of Grace book study: Please join us beginning Mon. AM, Oct. 15 for a book discussion in the conference room at 8:30 AM. Books are available at your local Christian book store. We will aim to read a chapter a week. In His Service, Debbie Symonds

After school care available! Contracts may be obtained in the Mack office.

Three Points Elementary (more info...)

October

23 Three Points Craft Night-more info coming!

24 Collaboration Day, 1:00 dismissal

26 All School Carnival, Clyde Hill Campus, 5:30-8:30

November

7 Individual Photo Retakes

9 No school: Teacher’s Workday

12 No school: Veteran’s Day Holiday

15 Three Points Choir/6th Grade Band Concert, MPR, 6:30 PM

19-21 No School: Teacher Conferences

22-23 No School: Thanksgiving

Junior High (more info...)

October

22 Fall Choral Concert-7:30 PM

24 Collaboration Day, 1 PM dismissal

25 Stomp the Barn, 5;30-8:30 PM

26 All School Carnival, 5:30-8:30 PM

29 JH Winter Sports Begin

November

1 8th grade parent meeting-6:30 PM

5 Parent follow-up meeting to JH Sex Ed Days, 7-8:30 PM

19-21 Parent/Teacher conferences

28 Coffee with JH Principal, 11:15 AM

JH Social: Stomp The Barn - Thurs., Oct. 25, 5:30 - 8 PM. Camp Gilead in Carnation. Flyers w/driving directions were mailed home in the Oct. mailing.

All School Carnival - Fri., Oct. 26, 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Clyde Hill campus. Join the fun!

Concert Band Performance: Tues., Oct. 23, 7:30 PM. Concert Band & SWE Concert.

JH Winter Sports - Girls Soccer & Boys Basketball begin Mon., Oct. 29. If you did not put your name on the sign-up sheet, just come to the 1st practice on the 29. If you have not turned in your Athletic/physical/insurance forms, please do so before the 29th! Any ??? questions please call or e mail the athletic office. 425.454.4028 ext 126 or mdejonge@bellevuechristian.org

Pure Impact Meeting for Parents - Mon., Nov. 5, 7-8:30 PM, Greene Commons. JH parents requested to learn more about the Pure Impact Program their students participated in during Oct. Please join us & Kathy Taylor from the Life Choices Share program.

8^th Grade Parent Meeting: This year, 8^th grade students have the opportunity to go to the King County Courthouse, Statetrip, & Washington D.C. to gain real-life experiences & understanding about our government, state & nation. Please mark your calendars to attend a parent information meeting on Thurs., Nov. 1, 6:30-7:30 PM in the Commons. All 8^th grade parents are encouraged to attend. This meeting will provide important info about the day & week long trips that will occur in Dec., May & June + an opportunity for interested Leaders to meet one another & receive application materials. Questions? Contact Guy Becker: gbecker@bellevuechristian.org http://guybecker7.googlepages.com/home

JH/HS student fundraising deadlines: It's possible to continue selling 2008 Entertainment books through Nov. Annual poinsettia/wreath sale starts Oct. 22. These are the only fundraisers we offer to your students to help defray their expenses for band and choir tours, mission trips, Spain trip, state trip, etc. ??? lsorensen@bellevuechristian.org

High School (more info...)

October

22 HS Choral Concert, 7:30 PM

Senior party planning meeting

23 HS Band Concert

24 Collaboration Day-ED 1 PM

30 Math/Science focus group: 3:15-4:30 PM

November

1 Math Open House, 7:30-9 PM

12 HS Winter Sports begin

HS Math & Science Focus Group Meetings: Meet with the HS principal & faculty to discuss program & curriculum initiatives that will ensure the most effective programs & support for all our students. 3 meetings in large conference room in HS office:

Tues., Oct. 30: 3:15 – 4:30 PM; Thurs., Nov. 29: 3:15 – 4:30; Tues., Jan. 8: 3:15 – 4:30 PM

November 1 Math Open House: Join us at 7:30 PM, Greene Commons, for a special 90- min. open house focusing entirely on HS math program. Agenda include: discussion of current curriculum, review of student performance data, insights from brain research on how students learn, hands-on math activities, summary of available resources, tips for parents to help at home & a look at various curricula reviewed for possible adoption, including CorePlus Math that was proposed last spring.

Parents of Seniors! You're invited to the next Senior Party planning meeting tonight--Mon., Oct. 22 7 PM--large conference room. If you can’t attend but want to be involved, contact Trish Evison at the HS office or email tevison@bellevuechristian.org.

HS Winter Sports Season: Boys & Girls Basketball & Boys Wrestling starts Mon., Nov. 12. Please turn in your physical/insurance forms & athletic fee before 1st practice! Any questions: contact Mark DeJonge 425.454.4028 ext 126 or mdejonge@bellevuechristian.org

From the HS Counseling Office: Seniors must take SAT & ACT tests by Dec. in order for scores to be considered by colleges. Remaining test dates:

ACT: Dec. 8 Test date/ Nov. 2 Registration deadline
SAT: Nov. 3 Test date/ Oct. 2 Registration deadline

Dec. 1 Test date/Oct. 30 Registration deadline

Upcoming events & import. deadlines posted on Counseling office bulletin board & G-hall. Questions: Katy S. Otis kotis@bellevuechristian.org or Jolene Dierdorff jdierdorff@belleveuchristian.org or call 425.454.4028 x109.

JH/HS student fundraising deadlines: It's possible to continue selling 2008 Entertainment books--Nov. Annual poinsettia/wreath sale starts Oct. 22. These are the only fundraisers we offer to your students to help defray their expenses for band and choir tours, mission trips, Spain trip, state trip, etc. ??? lsorensen@bellevuechristian.org

Athletics

Click here for: updated game schedules

Congratulations Vikings! HS Boys XC team: Emerald City League Champions for 2nd year in a row! HS Girls XC team placed 3^rd. JH Girls XC team also placed 3^rd! JH Boys XC team was 1 runner short of being a complete team. HS teams will compete next Fri., Oct. 26, Kelsey Creek at District XC Meet. JH season is finished. Results are attached and follow the link to photos of the meet. http://www.bellevue1.net/BCSXC/

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!

Annual Fund: Give online to the AF

PACE--for info: Pace

Last Thurs., students came home w/ info on PACE. This fundraiser can easily save you hundreds of dollars while helping to raise thousands of dollars for BCS. Simply register @ www4pace.com. 1st prize distribution for kids: Mon., Oct. 29.

Positions Available

New: Bus Driver Positions--for details check openings: positions available

Community Resources

360 Parenting: Sat., Oct. 27, 6:30-9:30 PM, hosted by Andrew Palau.

Workshops: Internet Issues: Pornography, Myspace, IM’s & more (Brian Aaby, MACS, 15 yr. Youth Pastor); Self-Injury: The Truth about Cutting & Eating Disorders (Jerusha Clark, Author Inside a Cutter’s Mind) Adolescent Mind: "What Were You Thinking?" Development of the Adolescent Mind. (Maureen Koth, MACP) Relationships & Sexuality: What’s Happening & What Can We Do? (Jeramy Clark, Author, 15 yr Youth Pastor) Individuals:

$19 ($24 at door); couples $29 ($39 at door) Boulevard Park Church--Seattle

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