BCS Weekly E-bulletin

BCS Gala Auction 2008 is quickly approaching! Watch your mailbox for a special invite coming soon; mark your calendars for Friday, March 14! Meanwhile, we still need auction items such as: restaurant gift certificates, concert/theatre tickets, video games/accessories, hotel stays and more! Questions: Christi Downs at 425.454.4402, ext. 526 or cdowns@bellevuechristian.org More... Auction Info!

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:

Three Points Elementary: Monday, Feb.11--7 PM

Junior High/High School: Tuesday, April 1--7 PM

Mack Elementary: Originally Jan. 28-To Be Rescheduled

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 More info: Q & A

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!

News from Aslan's Too

Sales were above average in Dec. & our racks & shelves are still full w/ new donations coming in daily. Quality consignments are down. Needed: quality furniture--perhaps you've meant to replace or get out of the house--please call us & see if it's something we can consign! It helps you & BCS! Our new policy helps us screen donations arriving--weeding out items that won't sell. Before delivering items to preschool/elementary drop-boxes, please remember we can't use items that are incomplete, broken, ripped, spotted or well worn. Thank you for your support! ??? call 425.485.5401.

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...)

February

5 Open House: Prospective K-6 families, 9-10:30 AM

6 Talent Show audtions: 3-4:30 PM, MPR

7 Chapel

Talent Show audtions: 3-4:30 PM, MPR

8 Family Game Night, 6:30-8:30 PM, MPR

11 Sex Ed: 7-8:30 PM--see below for more info

12 Chapel, Mack Speech Team presents

15-18 No School: President's Day Weekend

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

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...)

February

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

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

Moms In Touch: We've moved to the Senate Room G107, still every Thurs., 1:35-3 PM. God promises that He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. Please join us as we come together to ask God to work in the lives of our children & BCS. Prayer requests/??? Arlene Neal nealbox@msn.com ; Kay Stelter stelt@integrity.com

3rd Quarter Schedules: Students were notified that they need to submit a Schedule Change Form to pursue a change to their 2nd semester schedule. View schedules

Update on Math Curriculum 2008-09: watch for a letter in your mailbox detailing the proposed math curriculum for next year. Or, go to Math Curriculum Update

Brain Camp: Saturdays--Feb. 9, Feb. 23, March 8 & March 15 at 9 AM, Clyde Hill campus. Spaces available; registration www.study-dynamics.com or 206.533.2080 or email: studydynamics@gmail.com $385 per student.

Boys Basketball Uniforms: Please return now if your student has at home.

Ready to be a Statetrip Leader? First Statetrip Parent Meeting: Feb. 12, 6:30 - 8 PM, room B104.

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!

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.

Report Cards - Watch for end of semester report cards--mailed on Thursday. Included in this mailing: info on BCS Auction, Brain Camp & the PACE program.

High School (more info...)

Update on Math Curriculum 2008-09: watch for a letter in your mailbox detailing the proposed math curriculum for next year. Or, go to Math Curriculum Update

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: HS Dance, 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 Beyond the Sea. 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!

Athletics

Congratulations to the wrestling team for an outstanding season! Congratulations to these team members who've made it to the regional tournament this weekend at Castle Rock High School: Xavier Williams, Jon Fouquier, Matt Del Moro, Jude Fouquier, Nathaniel Sleight, Skylar Jewitt, Kevin Yoo, Sean Milbank & Chris Bowzer.

Baseball news! Rob May will be co – head baseball coach along w/ Jim Rubstello for the 2008 season!

Basketball HOME games this week!

Mon., Feb. 4: Boys JV vs. U Prep – 5:45 PM; Boys Varsity vs. U Prep – 7:30 PM

Tues., Feb. 5: Boys JV vs. Bush-4 PM; Girls Varsity vs. Bush-5:45 PM; Boys Varsity vs. Bush-7:30 PM

Fri., February 8: Girls JV vs. Seattle Academy – 5:45 PM; Girls Varsity vs. Seattle Academy – 7:30 PM

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!

Questions: Mark DeJonge, Athletic Director: mdejonge@bellevuechristian.org

Scrip Information (more info....)

Upcoming due dates: Feb. 4, Feb. 25 by 3 PM at any BCS office or fax: 425.454.4418

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

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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