BCS Weekly E-bulletin

Congratulations to the boys & girls basketball teams for making State Basketball Tournament in Yakima this past week! Boys team finished in 3^rd Place! Girls team played in two very close games but lost both. Thank you to the cheerleaders, mascot & pep band for all of their work & enthusiasm! And, to all of the parents, students & fans that made the drive over to support the Vikings in Yakima, you all were appreciated!

Photos Needed! Do you have any great photos of students participating in BCS activities since September 2007? Field trips, classroom projects/parties, chapels, drama/music performances, athletics, etc. If so, please send to Lcoyle@bellevuechristian.org We need students kindergarten--12th grade.

Congratulations Erica Catlett, BCS Parent, who won a Nintento Wii system through the Pace sponsored sweepstakes!

News from Aslan's Too: Happy Birthday Aslan's Too! Yesterday, Aslan's celebrated it's 23rd birthday. Much has changed since its opening, but one thing has remained the same--the commitment to providing quality merchandise & being a ministry to everyone entering its doors. Would you like to give Aslan's a birthday present? Aslan's is in need of quality consignments to keep the ministry going. Call 425.485.5401 if you can help.

All Parents w/ students coming to Clyde Hill campus: please check the lost & found as there may be items you want to claim before they're sent to Aslan's.

2008-09 Scholarship Information and Applications

Auction 2008

Online registration is still available: Register Now! We're just 2 weeks away & we're still accepting items! Contact: Christi Downs, Auction Coordinator, cdowns@bellevuechristian.org, 425.454.4402 ext. 526 if you have questions.

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.

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...)

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...)

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...)

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

Statetrip Parent Leader Training: 6:30-8 PM, #B104 Tues., March 4. Next meeting: March 18. Driver's abstracts due. Info meetings/ dates: http://guybecker7.googlepages.com/statetrip

DC Trip 2008! Do you know any home-schooling families that may wish to participate? We have 23 students & 4 adults signed up to go! We need only 8 more participants to have our own tour bus & itinerary. Questions: Guy Becker, gbecker@bellevuechristian.org Registration: www.worldstrides.com & enter Trip ID # 10994

High School Science Open House: If you'd like to know more about the Science experience your student will have in HS, please join us at the Science Open House March 17, 7-8:45 PM, BCS Commons. Flyers will be sent out in the JH March monthly mailing.

Expanding Your Horizons: Annual Middle School Conference for girls grades 6-8: Sat., March 29 @ Bellevue Community College. Registration deadline: March 15. Information & registration brochure is being sent home in the JH March monthly mailing.

Honor Roll Certificates: Honor Roll, High Honor Roll & Improvement Roll certificates will be mailed out to eligible students in the JH March monthly mailing.

8th Grade Graduation: Mon., June 16. Read more about this event in the JH March monthly mailing.

Town Hall Meeting: April 1, 7 PM 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...)

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

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:

Attention AP Students: AP tests are coming up in May & you should have received registration forms from your AP teachers for these tests. If you haven’t received a form & plan to take a test, please come by the counseling office to pick one up. Forms along with payment are due Mon., March 10 in the counseling office. More info: Katy S. Otis (425) 454-4028 x109, or kotis@bellevuechristian.org

ACT/SAT Sample tests: Kaplan is holding a seminar March 27, 6 PM at Seattle Kaplan Center. Similar to the event held at BCS in Jan., it is a complimentary ACT/SAT combo test for students, as well as a short seminar on the College Admissions process for parents. Kaplan will host a score giveback April 5--great opportunity for those who missed the test at BCS. More info: 800.KAP-TEST or visit www.kaptest.com/practicetest

All College-Bound Girls! HS girls are invited to the College Sorority Information Forum, sponsored by Overlake Alumnae Panhellenic, Tues., March 4, 7 PM in the Bellevue Regional Library Conference Room #1. Students will hear about membership recruitment process, sorority living & Greek Weekend from sorority members from UW & alumnae from other colleges. Contact: Jan Buchanan: 425/454.0893 or Jean Cerar: 425.392.1821.

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.

Athletics

Spring Sports have started. For schedules go to Athletics

Scrip Information (more info....)

Upcoming due dates: March 10, March 24

Instant Scrip: available at District Office. Contact Agnes, Colette or Tammy in the Finance office if you'd like to purchase Scrip during school hours. (Please remember office pauses for prayer between 9:45-10 AM). Sam's Club/Walmart now offer $250 denominations.

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: Tonight-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! Position open immediately for an Office Assistant at Mack Elementary: positions available

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