BCS Weekly E-bulletin

BCS Calendar Committee is currently meeting over the next several months to recommend a 3-yr. school calendar (2009-2010 through 2011-2012) to the BCS School Board. The Committee will seek feedback from the BCS Community throughout the process on various issues. Your comments are greatly appreciated & will help our committee make effective decisions. Our current survey takes less than a minute to complete & will close tonight--Tues., Feb. 19. A little over 25% of our families have responded--let your voice be heard! Please limit your response to the question posted--future surveys will allow feedback on other issues. Thank you for participating!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=mN4_2fbckwClEhkkclbCZfvw_3d_3d

Auction 2008 is less than a month away! It’s not too late to donate to the auction. Please remember to turn in your auction items now! Contact: Christi Downs, Auction Coordinator, cdowns@bellevuechristian.org, 425.454.4402 ext. 526 If you haven't registered yet...it's easy, go online: Register Now!

Online Auction ends tonight--don't miss out on some great items...Bid Now!

Interested in an opportunity to serve the Yakima community during State Basketball? See Volunteer Opportunities section of this e bulletin.

How does a free Nintendo Wii system sound? If you are not currently enrolled in the PACE Fundraising program...now is the time! The PACE organization is giving away a Nintendo Wii system--a win/win for all! One BCS family who is NOT already a PACE member will win a Wii system. The Nintendo Wii Sweepstakes will run from Feb.14 2008 – Feb. 29 2008. If you are not already enrolled in the program, simply follow the link www.joinpace.org & register your visa or mastercard during these 2 weeks. Questions: sfindlay@bellevuechristian.org 425-454-4402 xt. 210 Pace Details

2008-09 Scholarship Information and Applications

Annual Fund News

Our Annual Fund drive is currently in progress...can you believe the year is half over? Your gift--no matter the size--supports every student on every campus.

Please join our BCS community who've made a gift to our students and school! 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.

Service Opportunity during State Basketball in Yakima: BCS Boosters is organizing a community service event for anyone--students & parents-- interested in serving at the Union Gospel Mission of Yakima on Sat., March 1, 8:30 – 10:30 AM or longer, depending on the workload & game schedule. Volunteers--bring work gloves if possible--there may be opportunities to sort food along with maintenance of grounds. For more info: Rob Young, robyo@microsoft.com A terrific way to share Christ's love & bless the Yakima community.

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...)

February

19 Chapel: Superintendent Ron Taylor

20 Talent Show rehearsal, 3-6PM, Greene Commons/Clyde Hill campus

21 5/6th grade Band Concert, Greene Commons--Clyde Hill campus, 7 PM

22 Annual Talent Show, 5:30-9 PM Greene Commons--Clyde Hill campus, 5:30 PM

26 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR

27 Early Dismissal, 1 PM

BCS is hosting the International Children’s Network Choir Matsiko, Feb. 19-21. They will perform at our chapel Tues., Feb 19^th @ 8:45-9:15 AM. Matsiko gets it name from the Ugandan word for "hope" & the children sing songs that give just that to those who listen. An ICN Matsiko performance includes much more than the children's beautiful harmonies. During the concert they share cultural dances, act out dramas & perform some of the most powerful & complex drum routines ever heard. When you see the choir in action, your heart will melt as the children share their individual stories of how sponsorship has forever changed them. You will not want to miss this event. For more info: www.icnchildren.net & click on choir. Contact Jessica Nienaber 425.454.4028 x120 or jnienaber@bellevuechristian.org

Three Points Elementary (more info...)

February

20 Class Photos, 9 AM

21 5/6th Gr. Band Concert, Greene Commons--Clyde Hill campus, 7 PM

27 Early Dismissal: 1 PM

Ron Taylor, BCS Superintendent, is PTF’s special guest on Fri., Feb. 22, 12:30-2:30 PM in the MPR. Please email Melanie Allison: Melanie@kmakma.com with questions for Ron.

Junior High (more info...)

February

19 JH/HS Open House, 7-9 PM--Invite your friends to learn about our school! 20 Coffee w/ Principal--Looking ahead to high school, Bill Safstrom HS Principal, 11:15A

22 Early Dismissal, 12:55 PM

March

4 Statetrip Leaders Meeting, 6:30-8 PM, B104

7 No School: Secondary In Service

14 BCS Annual Auction, Meydenbauer Center

18 Statetrip Leaders Meeting, 6:30-8 PM, B104

26 Early Dismissal, 12:55 PM

27 Intermediate & Concert Band Concert, 7:30-9 PM

A Friendly Reminder: Statetrip Parent Leader Applications are due tomorrow, Wed., Feb. 20. Applications & a complete schedule of info meetings & dates: http://guybecker7.googlepages.com/statetrip.

DC Trip 2008! We already have 22 students and 4 adults signed up to go! We need only 9 more participants to have our own tour bus and itinerary. Are you still thinking about going?Please contact Guy Becker at gbecker@bellevuechristian.org if you have any questions.. You may also register at www.worldstrides.com & enter the Trip ID # 10994.

BCS is hosting the International Children’s Network Choir Matsiko, Feb.19-21. They will perform at our chapel Thurs., Feb. 21, 11:20-12:05 PM. Matsiko gets it name from the Ugandan word for "hope" & the children sing songs that give just that to those who listen. An ICN Matsiko performance includes much more than the children's beautiful harmonies. During the concert they share cultural dances, act out dramas & perform some of the most powerful & complex drum routines ever heard. When you see the choir in action, your heart will melt as the children share their individual stories of how sponsorship has forever changed them. Don't miss this event. For more info: www.icnchildren.net & click on choir. Contact Jessica Nienaber 425.454.4028 x120 or jnienaber@bellevuechristian.org

Please join us for a Town Hall meeting w/ Superintendent Ron Taylor-April 1, 7PM. JH/HS parents are invited to hear Ron Taylor provide an update about BCS including the status of the feasibility study (researching the possibility & 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. Tim Krell & Bill Safstrom will also give an update on specific goals & current program/student highlights at JH & HS campuses.

High School (more info...)

February

19 JH/HS Open House, 7 PM

27 Early Dismissal, Teacher Collaboration Day, 1 PM

27-3/1 State Basketball

March

4 Juniors to UW Library field trip

7 No School: Teacher In-Service

10 JH/HS PTF, 1:30 PM

14 BCS Gala Auction, Meydenbauer Center

15 Mississippi Mission Team Retreat

17 HS Science Open House, 7 PM

26 Early Dismissal, 1PM

27-30 Choir Tour

Spain Tour 2008 meeting Tues., Feb. 12, 7:30 PM in Sra Bullock's room G104.

All Parents of Seniors: Seniors will be honored at the annual Junior Senior Banquet (JSB) on June 14. A special part of the evening will include a video presentation featuring Seniors from elementary school years up to their Senior year. We need your help in providing photos of your student & their friends. Guidelines:

Please send up to 5 photos of your Senior.
Include a variety of ages ranging from kindergarten through the present.
Photos may be individuals or groups of students
Label each photo including all persons shown
Do not send originals as we can't assure that photos will be returned.
Digital format is preferred however we recognize that many photos were taken prior to the digital age of photography. *Scanning to digital whenever possible is greatly appreciated.
Photos should be high resolution as they will be enlarged on a big screen.
Submit all photos by March 12, 2008
Email digital photos to: hillarybrown@gmail.com
When digital is not available mail photos to: Bellevue Christian School, Attn. JSB Committee, 1601 98th Ave NE, Clyde Hill, WA 98004

Questions: debbietott@comcast.net or 425.885.3224. Thank you for helping to make this a very special evening! Debbie Tott, JSB Co-Chair & the student Photo Committee

From the Counseling Office:

AP testing registration-Students taking AP courses who want to take the AP exam(s) that correspond with their class(es) must submit their AP Registration forms to the counseling office by Mon., March 10. Students should receive AP Registration forms in their AP classes the week of Feb. 11. Extra registration forms & copies of the AP Student/Parent Bulletin are located in the counseling office.
HS Seniors: Students whose prospective colleges require mid-year reports (or first semester grades), must submit stamped & addressed envelopes for each school to the counseling office. Envelopes should be submitted by the week of Feb. 19.

BCS is hosting the International Children’s Network Choir Matsiko, Feb. 19-21. They will perform at our chapel Thurs., Feb. 21, 9:45-10:35 AM. Matsiko gets it name from the Ugandan word for "hope" & the children sing songs that give just that to those who listen. An ICN Matsiko performance includes much more than the children's beautiful harmonies. During the concert they share cultural dances, act out dramas & perform some of the most powerful & complex drum routines ever heard. When you see the choir in action, your heart will melt as the children share their individual stories of how sponsorship has forever changed them. Don't miss this event. For more info: www.icnchildren.net & click on choir. Contact Jessica Nienaber 425.454.4028 x120 or jnienaber@bellevuechristian.org

Madrigal & choral group photos are now available for pick up at the HS reception desk. Please pick them up as soon as possible. We are sorry for the delay, but we had some technical difficulties with the lab. Thanks again for your orders! Don & Carol Marshall.

Athletics

Spring Sports for HS: starts Mon., Feb. 25. Spring sports include: Track & Field, Golf, Baseball & Softball. All forms required in the athletic office before students are allowed to start!Questions: Mark DeJonge, Athletic Director: mdejonge@bellevuechristian.org

Scrip Information (more info....)

Upcoming due dates: Feb. 19 NOT Feb. 25 as previously posted--fax: 425.454.4418

Faxed and emailed orders will be accepted till 10:00AM. Filled orders will be delivered on Friday, Feb. 22nd.

The March order dates remain the same. Please note that there will be a gap of 3 weeks between Feb. 19--March 10.

Merchant Updates: Amazon.com now $100 denominations & $25.

Marriott Hotels now in $500 denominations--$50 & $100; Lowes now carries $1,000 cards!

Tuition Assistance Program (TAPS): credits applied & will appear as a line item on your tuition statement. If your account has an overall credit, you will not receive a statement

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

Community Resources

JH Ranch: Join us for a multi-media presentation to learn about an awesome & life-changing event for parents & teens! Bring your family...invite your friends! Visit www.jhranch.com to learn more about JH Ranch summer programs. Presentation: Mon., March 3--Patrick & Meegan Foster's home: 9839 NE 19th Street, Clyde Hill. More details coming...Contact Sara Findlay: 425-454-4402 x210 and sfindlay@bellevuechristian.org

Positions Available

New! Immediate opening for a teacher’s aide at Three Points: positions available

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