3/8/21 ~ Parent Newsletter |
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Mrs. Hatate
Kindergarten Teacher
Dear Beloved Community,
What does FLEx (Formational Learning Experiences) look like in Kindergarten?
Two essential learning targets are:
- I can…join and serve within the greater community.
- I can…practice building relationships in small but meaningful ways (through reading stories together, drawing pictures, writing stories, sharing poems/chants/songs).
During this unusual year of social distancing, sanitizing, and mask-wearing, how do we reach out to people in our community to show them God’s love and goodness? To show others that we care for them. Well, my “Deep Hope” is that my students will experience JOY while discovering about their Creator. My Storyline is “Kindergarten Explorers: Discovering God in big and little things”.
We share every day about how to joyfully serve others and how to show God’s love and kindness. Our words are powerful. Our colorful and detailed illustrations are amazing! We can use our gifts and share them with the clients of The Renewal Food Bank in Bellevue. We sent the RFB a large envelope filled with our posters showing how we can be kind and loving to others, and that God loves them. The food bank serves over 300 families every week – and the need is even greater now.
While we are unable to visit the food bank in person this year, we can still show our support by bringing in food donations every Thursday for the food bank. Our children can discover the beauty and joy of community building in simple ways!
List of items needed:
Boxed meals
Baking items
Canned Fruits & Vegetables
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
Canned Tomatoes
Granola Bars
Cereal
Instant Oatmeal
Canned Soups
Chili
Laundry Soap
Toilet Paper
Thank you for considering sending in items on Thursdays with your child. We are grateful for you!
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Hello Three Points Parents!
We have so missed seeing you, getting to know you, and physically being in community with you this year!
We had been hoping to share details with you about a spring JAT in this space. Unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to restrict our ability to gather or hold school events. In partnership with our school leadership, we have decided that it is not possible to hold our JAT this year. Teachers have shared this information with their students in class today.
We are hopeful that the 2021 JAT will occur next fall and planning will begin this spring. We are looking to build a team of parents who are excited and committed to making JAT 2021 a success. If you would like to be a part of this fun, community-building, and fundraising tradition please email Erin Boon for more information. erinboonpt@hotmail.com
Erin Boon and Valerie Eggers
JAT Co-Chairs
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Early Release Days, 12:53pm dismissal |
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No School, Professional Day |
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Reminders:
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At morning drop-off, when pulling into the car chute, please stay to the far right, hugging the red curb so that others can get by you on the left to fill in empty spaces for temperature checks.
- Before leaving the line on the right, check to be certain no one is passing by you on the left. We've had some close calls and we want everyone to stay safe.
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At afternoon pick-up, please wait your turn and avoid going around to fill in empty spaces. Please patiently wait your turn to move forward and pick up your child(ren).
Thank you for your cooperation. Having everyone's cooperation helps us keep our students, staff, and families safe.
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Regular attendance during the school year is vitally important. Attendance is much more than a logistical footnote in the official school log. It's a matter of not only receiving a high-caliber education but also contributing to the learning experience, which is done in community.
We believe education is not merely a process of information transfer. It is a formational experience that allows all involved to participate, contribute, and benefit.
Sometimes it's a formal lesson, other times a side conversation with a teacher. There are also accountability and relational dynamics that can only take place in-person. When these elements are combined, the student is part of a holistic and relational school experience that just can't be replicated in another format.
You may also call the front office at (425) 454-3977. If your child will miss 2 days or more in a row (due to something other than illness), we ask that you complete a Planned Absence Form two weeks prior to the absence. Thank you.
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Our Director of Discipleship, Rev. Daniel Rogers, works to enhance the Christian discipleship and mentorship taking place at our campuses. Each week Rev. Rogers produces videos for students, prays with students, advises administrators, teachers, and staff, and works closely with students to help them discover their gifts and give them away for the Glory of God and others. You can learn more about how we support our student body spiritually here. Click below to watch this week's Chapel.
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Science, Math, and Art! Oh My!
In one of Leo Lionni’s children’s books, a mouse, Frederick, stores up joyful colors to inspire his family during gray winter days. Our preschool 3s teacher, Mrs. Koorn, and our pre-k teacher, Mrs. Lowe, are bringing our classes new, bright joy through art.
Children are experimenting and mixing colors on the easel and through water play. They are also using artwork by Wassily Kandinsky as a reference to learn about concentric circles (math), mix colors (science), and create their own artwork for display. What a wonderful way to brighten our preschool classrooms!
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There is still time to register for our largest fundraiser of the year!
Online bidding starts Mar. 15 and registration is open for our Auction on Mar. 20.
Livestream Event:
March 20
6:30pm: Tune-in and view auction items
7pm: Livestream event begins
This year's theme is "Together in Spirit," and features a live stream program straight to your home, including a silent and live auction with Auctioneer Fred Northrup, Jr, and Asst. Principal and event Emcee Mike Olson. We will have delicious food and wine packages available for pickup in advance of the event, and an opportunity to "Raise the Paddle" in support of Bellevue Christian's Fine and Performing Arts programs!
Place your food order via the registration link by 3/10. Pickup will take place Mar. 20 between 2-4pm at our Mack or Clyde Hill Campus.
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Another way to pitch in: Help us procure items for Auction!
Popular Items:
Sporting goods & tickets
Custom artwork
Golf lessons/getaways
Ski or beach vacation packages
WA staycation packages
Unique family experiences
Fine dining gift certificates
You can help the BCS 2021 Auction be a success by donating items for procurement via the link below. Thank you!
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Thank you to our generous sponsors! |
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COVID-19
Our state has a program to help people who have to isolate or quarantine as well as other information related to the pandemic.
Learn more about the "Care Connect Washington" program and view additional COVID-19-related information on our
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Parents, please remember to complete the daily health screening for your child via the Magnus Health app. When a green "GO" pops up, take a screenshot of it and show it to school personnel as you're going through the car chute. Thank you!
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Save money where you already shop! |
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Our Scrip program is liquidating its inventory of gift cards.
Scrip is a simple way to pay for your family’s everyday purchases. You can use Scrip gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards at your favorite stores, gas stations, restaurants, etc.
Discounts for remaining Scrip cards have been increased to 10-25% off!
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Show your school spirit!
Visit our online store to get BCS Vikings gear in some of the best brands like Nike, Ogio, and Adidas!
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Junior-Senior High School |
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Read our latest bi-monthly newsletter from our Junior-Senior High School Campus below. |
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Check out our Viking Chronicle - which features articles written by our talented group of 7th and 8th grade writers: |
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Varsity Athletics
Bellevue Christian Athletics has started to live-stream home varsity volleyball matches from Edwards Gym! You can watch the girls' varsity volleyball team take on Life Christian Academy at 5:45 pm, tomorrow, 3/9. Click HERE to watch. We hope to live stream more athletics events in the future. Stay tuned!
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Mar.
3/8 & 3/9 - IOWA Test Makeup Days
3/9 - Early Release Day, 12:53pm dismissal, No PM Preschool
3/14 - Daylight Saving Time Begins
3/17 & 3/19 - Spotlight on Speech
3/20 - BCS Auction
3/23- Early Release Day, 12:53pm dismissal No PM Preschool
Apr.
4/1 - No School, Professional Day
4/2 - No School, Good Friday
4/5-9 - Spring Break
4/20 - Early Release, No PM Preschool
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7800 NE 28th St., Medina, WA 98039 (425) 454-3977
Admissions: (425) 460-3300
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