Mack Memo ~ Parent Newsletter |
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Hello! My name is Maria Pelone, and I am the fourth-grade teacher here at Mack Elementary. This is my 10th year of teaching. How the time flies! I love working with our students as they learn and discover new concepts, challenges, and grow in their perseverance skills.
In fourth grade, my Deep Hope is to “Make the World A Better Place.” We analyze this throughout the curricula and recently reflected on it during our novel study of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. At the end of our unit, our students celebrated their learning during the Narnia Tea, where we transform the MPR into C.S. Lewis’ world of Narnia.
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Students analyze themes within the novel ranging from friendship to teamwork. One of our final activities is where students take their learning to the next level and set goals to Live the Theme to help make the world a better place. At the end of the week, we reflected on what acts of kindness or community building we were able to achieve, similarly to the characters found in the book. It’s truly wonderful to see our students helping create a positive environment for others and sharing God’s love.
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Reminders and Announcements |
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Early Release, No PM Preschool |
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COVID Response
We ask that if your child tests positive for COVID-19, please call our office at (425) 485-1824 as soon as possible. If the office is closed, please email mackoffice@bellevuechristian.org. Delayed notification complicates contract tracing, an essential step in stopping the spread of the virus. Providing the school about: 1) when symptoms developed, 2) the test date and 3) the results - help us meet our notification requirements to King County Public Health. Thank you for your help in keeping our community safe.
In accordance to the newly revised guidelines provided by the CDC, we have made some adjustments to our classrooms. Our playground remains closed after school.
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BUS DRIVERS NEEDED
- No special license required
- Good driver’s record
- Enjoy working with children
We are also hiring counselors, teachers (Preschool-Grade 12), and staff for the 21-22 school year.
If you or someone you know would be interested in one of our open positions, learn more and/or apply via the button to the right.
BCS tuition discounts are available to all regularly scheduled employees.
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Warm Weather Dress Guidelines
STUDENTS:
- Need to wear shoes or sandals. Please make sure sandals have heel straps. Tennis shoes, sneakers, etc. are great for P.E.
- No bare midriffs, and no spaghetti straps.
- Hats should not be worn in the classroom but may be worn outside.
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Modest shorts may be worn; length should be mid-thigh, hemmed, please no cutoff jeans.
- Skirts and shorts should be worn at a modest length.
- Please avoid open-knit sweaters without blouses. Also, tank tops with spaghetti straps, halter tops, sheer blouses, and midriff shirts are not to be worn. Back and midriff must be covered. Sundresses should be worn with a blouse or T-shirt.
If your child wears sunblock, please apply it before they arrive at school. If reapplication is necessary during school hours, please stop by the office to drop off sunscreen that is labeled with their name. Thank you.
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Our Scrip program will close soon! Gift cards are being liquidated and have been discounted from 10-25% off face value.
As of today, gift cards are available at:
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Love and Logic
The ability to delay gratification is a skill we all must learn in life and sometimes one of the hardest ones to master, even for our youngest learners. Dr. Charles Fay, President of the Love and Logic Institute, shares how we can teach our kids how to wait. Click here to read more.
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With Earth Day coming up, Thursday, April 22, we have the opportunity to explore what it means to be stewards of God’s creation. Click here to for some ideas on how you and your family might practice being earth-keepers or have a conversation about ways in which your family tends to and cares for God’s creation.
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Ways to Get Involved
April Banach, PTF President Elect
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We would love to continue blessing our Mack faculty and staff by providing them with treats and/or beverages, every other Wednesday, for the rest of the school year. If you would like to bring in a store-bought, individually wrapped, nut-free item or beverage for our staff members, please consider signing up below. Items may be dropped off at the front office at 8:30am on the day of sign-up. We encourage you to include a short note of thanks that will be placed in the staff lounge along with the treats so they know who blessed them with treats that week. Thank you for supporting our amazing Mack staff. They are thankful for your partnership.
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Do you have a heart of service? Maybe you're new to the community. Getting involved with the PTF as an event/classroom coordinator is a great way to form and develop lasting relationships. The PTF is currently looking for parents who are interested in volunteering for the 21-22 school year. Be on the lookout for a packet of information, along with an application in your child's folder this week, that details the various opportunities. The list of volunteer descriptions and the application is also linked below. For questions, email April Banach. Applications are due at the office by Monday, 5/24.
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Each week Rev. Daniel Rogers, our Director of Discipleship, creates a Chapel video for our students to learn more about God's love and growing our relationship with Him. Click below to watch this week's Chapel. |
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If you're able to help, please remember to have your child bring donations on Tuesdays to support the Maltby Food Bank. The following items are in high need: |
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- Jelly
- Mayonnaise
- Hamburger Helper
- Almond Milk (in a box)
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- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Clam chowder
- Any type of granola cereals
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One of the stations in each of our preschool classrooms is the sensory table, where students get to experience a wide range of textures and explore materials that are hard, soft, rough, smooth, goopy, soupy, and much more.
Sensory play in the classroom is an integral piece of a child’s ongoing brain development. It builds nerve connections in brain pathways, which contributes to a child’s ability to complete more complex tasks. Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and large motor skills and aids in problem solving skills.
Here are some photos of recent sensory experiences in our classrooms:
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The kids built volcano mountains in the sand then used baking soda and vinegar to make them erupt. |
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Meanwhile, our three-year-old students had a blast celebrating butterfly week.
Students learned all about the life cycle of butterflies and got to incorporate sensory learning by touching and feeling models of butterfly eggs, a caterpillar, a chrysalis, and a butterfly.
The kids also learned about symmetry, as they created their own unique, beautiful butterflies.
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Junior-Senior High Newsletter |
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Learn more about student life & academics in grades 7-12 via our bimonthly family newsletter or by reading our
Jr. High Viking Chronicle.
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Recurring Events
Every Monday: Parents In Prayer, 9am (except holidays & breaks)
Every Tuesday: Chapel & Tithe
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Apr.
4/20 - Early Release Day, No PM Preschool
4/26 & 4/27 - Spotlight on Speech
May
5/4 - Early Release Day, No PM Preschool
5/6 - National Day of Prayer
5/18 - Early Release Day, No PM Preschool
5/25 & 5/27 - 4th Grade Marketplace
5/28 - No School
5/31 - No School, Memorial Day
June
6/8 - Early Release Day, No PM Preschool
6/9 - Last Day of Preschool
6/15 - 6th Grade "Moving Up" Ceremony & Field Trip
6/17 - Last Day of School (K-12)
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18250 168th Pl. NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 485-1824
Admissions: (425) 460-3300
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