BCS Weekly E-bulletin

All Families are Invited to Bye Bye Birdie*! One of the most captivating musical shows of our time. A satire done with the fondest affection, it tells the story of a rock & roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. Includes musical theatre classics: An English Teacher, What Did I Ever See in Him?, Put on a Happy Face, One Boy, A Lot of Livin' to Do, and Rosie. Questions: lsorensen@bellevuechristian.org

Performances: Thurs., May 8; Fri., May 9; Sat., May 10 at 7:30 PM + Sat., May 10, 2 PM.

Tickets: Adults: $10; Students/Seniors-55+ : $5; Family Admission-parents & children: $28 Purchase Now!

*Book by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Lee Adams

Annual All School Parenting Seminar: Tues., May 6, 7-9 PM, LRC, Clyde Hill campus Please join us for this informative seminar specifically designed for parents of 5th-12th grade students. This is not the program for other parents--it's for you. BCS counselors have planned an evening for parents to find out what your kids already know, learn what's new & get your questions answered. Topics include: substance education, how to talk to your child about substance, BCS policy, warning signs, legal issues & how we work together as a community. Hear from: Jolene Dierdorff & Danielle Lopez, BCS counselors; Kathie Gillet, Treatment Director at Lakeside Milam; Fern Herbert, Attorney-Herbert Law Offices; Lisa Rudduck, Adolescent Counselor, private practice.

These issues impact all students in one way or another regardless of what school they attend, how healthy their family is or whether they are active in church. Your attendance signals your commitment to informed parenting & effective partnering with BCS - not that you have a problem. Things have changed since you were in school. Questions: Danielle Lopez, dlopez@bellevuechristian.org or Jolene Dierdorff, jdierdorff@bellevuechristian.org

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.

Junior High/High School: Parent volunteers needed for Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon May 1. We will also collect flowers from your garden or store at the drop off chute in the morning. Questions, call Lisa @ lisaaltig@altig.com

High School: Volunteers needed to assist with next year’s 2009 Junior-Senior Banquet. Parents of current sophomore students are eligible to participate. Please contact Merry McCreery if you are interested: mmccreery@bellevuechristian.org

Three Points Elementary: 4-5 volunteers needed to takedown Imagination Celebration artwork on Fri., May 2: 2:40-3:30 PM. To volunteer, contact: sdillon@bellevuechristian.org

Grandparent's Day treats needed! 25 volunteers needed to donate 2 dozen cookies/bars/sweet breads for Grandparent's Day Celebration: Fri., May 2. Drop off donations in MPR kitchen on Thurs., May 1--Fri. morning, May 2. Please label all items "Grandparent's Day". Thank you! Jennifer Smith: jsmith3@bellevuechristian.org

Kristen Hatate: hatate@comcast.net

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.

April

29 Mrs. Cadriel's & Mrs. Lilleskare's classes - Field trip to Zoo

29 Art Night--Woodinville campus

May

Mother's Day Celebrations are coming at all of our campuses. Be sure to check with your child's teacher for the date & time.

Mack Elementary (more info...)

April

28- Teacher Appreciation Week

5/2

28- Book Fair

5/1

29 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR, Teacher Appreciation chapel

29 4^th Graders to Burke Museum, 10 AM- 2 PM

MAY

1 National Day of Prayer

1-2 Teacher Appreciation Week

6 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR

8 Mack Special Focus Week Open House & Art Show 7-8:30 PM

9 Sixth Grade mixer w/ 3 Pts, all day

12 Town Hall Meeting w/ Superintendent Ron Taylor, 7-9 PM, Mack LRC

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

16 Sixth Grade visitation day to BCS Junior High, 9 AM-1 PM

20 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR, Camp Gilead representatives share & inform

20 Fourth Grade Band Info meeting w/ Mr. Ekpo, 7-8 PM, Mack MPR

21 Field Trip: 1st grades to Everett Performing Arts Center, 11AM-2 PM

23 Field Day: Mack & 3 Pts; 4th-6th graders, all day

26 No school: Memorial Day

27 Chapel, 8:45 AM, MPR, 5th & 6th grade Honor Choir performs

28 Early Dismissal, 1 PM-Teacher Collaboration Day

Elective Course Forms: Incoming 7th & 8th grade scheduling meetings occurred last week. Scheduling packets were mailed to those families unable to attend. Remember, Elective Course Forms are due to the JH Office by Fri., May 9 & Publications elective requires an application. Call the JH Office if you need an application.

Jog-a-Thon Proposal Reminder! We welcome your ideas for the primary focus of 2008-09 Jog-A-Thon, please submit a proposal in writing to Kim Jewett via e-mail sjewett2@aol.com or the Mack office. Please submit proposals by April 30 to enable the Executive Board to put on a ballot for our May 16 Parent Group meeting. Thanks for your input!

Three Points Elementary (more info...)

April

29-30 Book Fair

May

1 Imagination Celebration, 6:45-8 PM

National Day of Prayer

1-2 Book Fair

2 Grandparents Day, 1-2:30 pm

9 6th Gr. Mixer, Happy Valley Grange, All day

16 PTF Meeting, MPR, 8:30-10:00 am

23 4,5,6th Gr. Track Meet, Lk WA HS, All Day

26 No School, Memorial Day

28 Early Dismissal-Teacher Collaboration Day

National Day of Prayer--Cami Panther will direct a National Day of Prayer event at 3 Pts.

as an extended chapel time, Thurs. May 1,8:45-9:45 AM. During this time, 15 prayer groups of students & teachers will walk to different prayer stations on campus. Parents, as always, are welcome to this chapel. National day of prayer guides will be available

on the morning of prayer & in the office prior to the event.

Join us at the next Parent Teacher Fellowship meeting: June 6, End of Year PTF Luncheon followed by Q & A with Birage Tandon, BCS Business Manager/Controller at 2-2:30PM

Junior High (more info...)

April

29 Statetrip Parent Info Night, 6:30-8 PM, Clyde Hill campus

May

1 National Day of Prayer

Statetrip Planning Meeting: Tues., April 29, 6:30 PM--beginning in the Commons. All 8th grade students & parents need to attend this important meeting w/ Mr. Becker. Important info re: your student's Statetrip plans will be delivered at this meeting.

Bite of BCS: This year the JH will not hold a Luau as we have in the past. Instead we will put on a "Bite of BCS", Fri. May 30 during long lunch in the Courtyard. Parent volunteers & students will bring in some of their favorite foods to share with others. Cost: $5 entrance fee- parents welcomed to participate with their student.

7th Grade Event: During the week 8th grade students are on Statetrip, the JH is planning different learning activities for 7th grade. Tentative Schedule below:

Mon., May 12: World Vision Experience: AIDS @ Westminster Chapel, 10 AM-Noon.

Tues., May 13: Wed., May 14: Overnight at Camp Gilead. Studentsare divided into 4 groups of 20 individuals. Groups rotate through 4 “learning rotations” w/a focus on math, science & leadership. BCS teachers & HS students will help lead the groups.Students leave school @ 9:30 AM Tues., return end of school day Wed. Cost: $20 per student.

Thurs., May 15: 7th grade band to middle school band festival. Tentative plans for remaining students to serve in the community for the afternoon.

Fri., May 16: 6th grade students visit 7th grade. Seventh graders will attend periods 1-7.

Look for more info in the JH monthly newsletter mailed later this week.

Redeeming Eve Conference: May 30--31at Westminster Chapel for all 7-12th grade young women. Come and join us for a weekend to discover who God is, who you were created to be and how God desires you to relate with your family, friends and yes…boys. Our own Mike Olson is the keynote speaker! Cost is $50 for early registration and $60 for registration after May 11^th. Register here or visit www.westminster.org/youth

High School (more info...)

May

1 National Day of Prayer

Athletics

Spring Sports have started. For schedules go to Athletics

Scrip Information (more info....)

Upcoming due dates: May 12--all orders in by 3PM--any BCS office.

Linen n Things Alert from Great Lakes Scrip Center: sales of Linens n Things gift cards are suspended due to reports of financial difficulties. If you have unredeemed Linens ‘N Things gift cards, it would be prudent to redeem them soon.

Instant Scrip at Mack Campus! Grocery, coffee & gas scrip available for purchase--Mack office. Payments made w/ order. Contact: Cindy Minette, 425-766-1003

Instant Scrip at Clyde Hill District Office; contact Agnes, Colette or Tammy

Certified Mail Fee increases to $4 April 1, 2008.

Tully's Gift Card Promotion: With every $100 worth of gift cards purchased, you will receive a free bag of coffee! Customized Tully's gift cards available in any denomination & card style. Minimum order is $250.

Shell Gas Cards: now in $50's--$25 & $100's

Community Resources

Sammamish Youth Board (SYB) needs students interested in participating in next year’s SYB. Info: http://www.ci.sammamish.wa.us/Group.aspx?ID=6 Questions: Lynne Handlos: 425.295.0584. Application: http://www.ci.sammamish.wa.us/News.aspx?ID=683

Women in the Workplace Dinner Event: Thurs., May 1, 6:30-8:30 PM, Westminster Chapel's Community Life Center. $15 includes catered dinner. Reservations: www.westminster.org or cathik@westminster.org Info & registration at the Women's kiosk on Sun., April 20 & 27. Emotional Intelligence at Work: Dr. Deborah Griffing, a passionate advocate of the practical application of Emotional Intelligence capabilities “the heart of smart.” As a Leadership Coach, she helps people develop their “EQ” to improve their personal/professional performance. Become more self aware & aware of others, manage emotions & behavior in positive ways & improve interpersonal relationships—all essential in the workplace!

Young Life Camp Opportunities--Following is a list of camps available to students:

Malibu Discipleship Weekend: May 23-26> High School students: Don't miss this powerful opportunity to learn @ discipleship, grown in your faith & be in a community of believers. Also enjoy hiking, waterskiing, ropes course, frisbee golf, canoeing, blobbing & swimming! Questions: ylsouthlake@aol.com

Young Lives Camp--Volunteers Needed: help us make camp possible for our teen moms--100 childcare workers needed at Miracle Ranch near Port Orchard Aug.10-16. Men, women, teenagers 14-15 w/ a parent or other adult & teens 16-17yrs. old. For more info: Amy Bonyon: younglives@comcast.net Cell: 253.9851.1792

Breakaway Camp: Aug. 5-9> students entering 7th grade in the fall

Wildhorse Canyon: Aug. 8-14> students entering 8th & 9th in the fall

Rock Ridge: June 27-July 1> students entering 10th in the fall

Malibu: July 9-15> those just finishing 10-12th grade

*Sign up on the "Bellevue Young Life" website under the Summer Camping 2008 Heading Men's Weekend: Malibu - May 15-18 Women's Weekend - Malibu - Sept. 11-14 *Sign up on the "Young Life North Puget Sound Region"

Bellevue Youth Soccer club Fall 2008 open registration begins April 21-May 31. Some age groups may close prior to that date if they fill before then - so sign up early! For more info & registration: www.bellevueyouthsoccer.org
Micro Soccer Program: designed for boys & girls, ages 5 & 6, just starting soccer.
Modified Soccer ("Mod"): ages 7--10.

Positions Available

Check out these new positions for 2008-09! Certified & non-certified: positions available

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