BCS Weekly E-bulletin

All Parents driving students to BCS Clyde Hill campus: this morning we heard from a neighbor living around 94th & 18th that a mom in a black SUV heading toward our school, Chinook & Sacred Heart, took the corner too fast running into this neighbor's backyard & damaging their laurel hedge. As a mother of young children she is alarmed & concerned as this apparently happens often. Please be aware of your speeds around all campus neighborhoods. If you cannot be on time, please do not exceed the speed limit--arrive late. Clyde Hill police were notified by this neighbor.

Memorial Services for Kela Hughes were at Northshore Baptist Church today at 2 PM. Please continue to pray for the family that the Lord would be glorified through the services at Northshore & in Hawaii on Feb. 29.

Viking Girls & Boys Basketball teams competing at the State Basketball Tournament Feb. 27-March 1. Cheer on our Vikings at State:

· First Boys varsity game vs. Freeman: 5:30 PM, Wed., Feb. 27

· First Girls varsity game vs. Lakeside (9 Mile Falls): 7:30 PM, Wed. Feb. 27

For tournament schedule, latest results, or to follow on-line play-by-play text during the

week, go to Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA): www.wiaa.com Click on Brackets on the top bar& select either 1A Girls or Boys. If you or your family plans to attend State Basketball Games, please read High School Principal Bill Safstrom's letter.

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

Auction 2008

We need your help to make this the best night ever for our families! It would help immensely if we could get your RSVP in by this Fri., February 29. Online registration is easy...go to online: Register Now! We're just 3 weeks away & we're still accepting items! Please contact Christi Downs, Auction Coordinator, cdowns@bellevuechristian.org, 425.454.4402 ext. 526 if you have questions or an item to donate.

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 & 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. Directions to Union Gospel Mission: from Ellensburg off I-82, take the 1st St exit & make a right onto 1st St. The UGM is 1/4 mile on the right side at 1300 N. 1st St., Yakima.

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

26 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR

27 Early Dismissal, 1 PM

March

4 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR, Mack Speech team

4 Field Trip, Mack 5th graders to Benaroya Hall, 11AM-2 PM

6 Field Trip, Kindergarteners to Kidsquest Children Museum, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM

Open House for prospective families, 6:30—8 PM

7 No School, Teacher Work Day

10 Field Trip, Mack 5th Graders to Meydenbauer Center, 9 AM-Noon

11 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR, Miss Davis shares her favorite book

14 BCS Gala Auction, 5:30—10:30 PM

15 Mack Easter Drama rehearsal, 10 AM-Noon

18 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR

Mack Drama Club performance for parents & friends, 6:30—7:30 PM, MPR

20 Mack Drama Club to 3 Points, 7-10 AM

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

24-28 IOWA Testing

25 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR, Mack Drama Club performs

26 Early Dismissal, 1 PM: Teacher Collaboration Day

Three Points Elementary (more info...)

February

27 Early Dismissal: 1 PM

28 Brasseur’s 1st Gr., Field Trip, Issaquah QFC, 9:20-11:20 AM

29 Shultz’s 1st Gr., Field Trip, Issaquah QFC, 9:30-11:15 AM

March

3 Class Placement Input Deadline

7 No School--Teacher Work Day

10-14 IOWA Testing, Grades 3/4/5/6

11 1st Gr. Field Trip, Museum of History & Industry, 9:30-10:30 AM

13 Open House, Library, 6:30-8 PM

14 BCS Gala & Auction, Meydenbauer Center, 5:30-10:30 PM

21 PTF Meeting, MPR, 8:30-10:20 AM

3rd Gr. Field Trip, Lake Hills Greenbelt, 9:35-11:15 AM

25-28 Staff Appreciation Week

26 Early Dismissal-1 PM

31 Spotlight on Speech

Junior High (more info...)

February

27 Early Dismissal: 1 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

DC Trip 2008! Do you know any home-schooling families that may wish to participate? We have 22 students & 4 adults signed up to go! We need only 9 more participants to have our own tour bus & itinerary. Questions: Guy Becker, gbecker@bellevuechristian.org Registration: www.worldstrides.com & enter Trip ID # 10994

Next Statetrip Parent Leader Training on Tues., March 4. Driver’s Abstracts due: March 10. Schedule of info meetings/ dates: http://guybecker7.googlepages.com/statetrip

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

26 HS Wrestling Banquet, 6-9 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

HS Wrestling Banquet: Tues., Feb. 26, 6-9 PM, Greene Commons, Clyde Hill campus.

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.

Athletics

Spring Sports for HS: start today 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

Congratulations to BCS Senior Eric Patterson who swims for Inglemoor HS. Eric just finished his last HS swim season swimming 4 events at the 4A State Meet last weekend. He qualified & swam 100 yard Butterfly, 200 yard IM, 200 yd Free Relay & 400 yd Free Relay. He swam all events in prelims as well as finals. Highlight of his season was helping his team achieve an undefeated Season & winning SeaKing 4A Districts. His relay team was named eastside athletes of the week by the Seattle Times.

Scrip Information (more info....)

Upcoming due dates: March 10

Instant Scrip is available at the HS bookstore beginning Mon., 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!

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. Contact Sara Findlay: 425-454-4402 x210 or sfindlay@bellevuechristian.org

Positions Available

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

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