Mack Memo ~ Parent Newsletter |
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A note from Principal Jennifer Smith |
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As we go through the month of March, we remember that a year ago, all of our lives changed drastically. Upon reflection, there are so many memories that it feels like it has been much more than 12 months. Recently, our chaplain, Rev. Daniel Rogers, asked several administrators a question, “Where have you seen God’s goodness?” He wanted us to record our answers for some upcoming chapel videos. The very first word that came to my mind was provision. I have seen God provide for Bellevue Christian School and me personally in so many tangible ways. Many of which may not always be seen by people in our community.
God provided the right people at the right time to make quick decisions and the knowledge to implement the decisions to form new protocols.
These new procedures required us to rethink how to do school not only last March but again in July in preparation for a September in-person opening.
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He continued to provide resources in the form of more computers and PPE equipment, to name a few. He also provided you, our parents, and students.
We could not have done any of this without your faithful support. From the bottom of all of our hearts, thank you for walking with us throughout this crazy year.
One thing I know for sure, during these “uncertain and unprecedented times,” I have sought out what I know to be true, God’s word, the Bible. I have tried to spend as much time as possible just reading scripture and being reminded of The Story.
What caught me by surprise this last month while reading Leviticus is the picture of God’s provision for the Israelites. He brought them out of Egypt and began to prepare them for the promised land. This preparation required many new “rules” and a new way of living, not in slavery but as free people who worshiped Yahweh. Many of these laws were to protect them physically and spiritually.
Moreover, they were being prepared to be set apart, to be a Holy nation of God’s chosen people. These laws and new rules were not easy, but what they provided was a better future.
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Now we know the story continues, and there are lots of twists and turns. When I look at scripture through the lens of God’s provision,
I have a deeper understanding of who God is and his enduring love for his people. In the end, I can find rest and reassurance that he will continue to provide.
In remembering this last year, tomorrow, March 9 at 2pm, we are going to gather and celebrate all that we have done for part of our early dismissal time.
We will have lunch provided, play a fun game of Kahoot (an online educational game), and a Mask Olympiad contest outside and socially distanced, of course.
We also wanted to provide a link to one of our favorite memories from last year, our music video.
Enjoy!
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Jog-A-Thon UPDATE
Each fall the Mack Campus and the Three Points Campus enjoy the long tradition of participating in a Jog-A-Thon. This is an opportunity for the students, parents, and teachers to join together and run/jog around our soccer field and raise money for a specific cause, curriculum supplement, or additional equipment on our campus. It is a beautiful day where we are together and enjoying one another’s company. It is always a highlight of our year.
After much deliberation and with sadness, we have decided to cancel the Jog-A-Thon (JAT) for this school year. The time and energy it takes to plan our JAT, along with a slew of possible COVID restrictions, has made it less likely to be a successful event. We appreciate your patience as we examined the many possible options for the coming year.
We are blessed to have parents, Melissa De Haan and Afton Vander Pol, ready to facilitate the event. We look forward to having a great JAT next fall when we will be able to run together and invite families to join as cheerleaders and volunteers, which is what makes this a fun community-building event.
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Reminders & Announcements |
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Early Release Days, dismissal 12:55pm |
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BCS 2021 Auction Livestream |
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No School, Professional Day |
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Summer Camp
Redwine Soccer Camp for kids ages 4-11 is scheduled for August 9-13 at Mack Elementary.
Learn more about Redwine Soccer here.
Spaces are filling up!
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There is still time to register for our largest fundraiser of the year!
Online bidding begins on Mar. 15 so register today for the FREE event.
Livestream Event:
March 20
6:30pm: Tune-in and view auction items
7pm: Livestream event begins
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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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Would your company be interested in sponsorship?
Learn more HERE or contact danielle.mercier@bellevuechristian.org.
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~Message from PTF President, Amanda Swann
This is Staff Appreciation Week at Mack!
Thank you for blessing our staff with their favorite hot drinks this morning. Please see your classroom coordinator’s email, with specifics as to class and campus-wide events that are happening throughout the week. In addition, we still have a few open spots for those interested in dropping off a bouquet or two of tulips on Thursday. Please sign up here if you are interested in donating a bouquet. Thank you so much!
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Thank you for all of your efforts for our 100th Day of School Food Drive!
As a school, we collected 2,594 items! Wow!! Praising the Lord for this opportunity to greatly bless Maltby Food Bank. May God continue to bless their ministry. Let’s continue to keep them in our prayers and as always, families are still encouraged to bring in food donations every Tuesday.
Very special thanks to Mr. Wilken and Mrs. Durst’s 6th graders for their help in getting the donations all ready on time for pick-up this afternoon. Thank you for inspiring generosity in your students. To God be the glory!
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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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Growing Up Godly (Grades 4-6)
BCS's sex education program, Growing Up Godly, is this Wednesday, 3/10. If you have any questions, please reach out to Devon Woodard, our elementary school counselor at devon.woodard@bellevuechristian.org. Today is the last day to opt out your child.
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As you already know, the end of the day is a little bit of controlled chaos.
That's why we appreciate you staying in your car while we dismiss your child(ren).
However, as an option to you now, if you would like to park and pick up your student(s) in person, please use one of these two designated areas to wait for your student's dismissal.
A teacher or EA will assist in bringing your student(s) to you.
We ask that you avoid walking through the area where students are waiting to be picked up.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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This week our three-year-old class started learning about two new things with some obvious connections: the weather and Noah’s Ark. One day the kids did a “rain in a jar” science experiment, which involved dripping watercolor paint into a jar of water topped by a “cloud” of shaving cream. They discovered that the clouds held the watercolor for a while, but when they were too full the watercolor droplets dripped through the shaving cream into the water of the jar. This was a fun way for them to learn how moisture accumulates in clouds and comes down as rain when the cloud gets too full. |
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This week the children also used number boards to work on recognizing numbers and strengthening
their pinching grasp to pick up beads and place them into the number.
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Meanwhile, In the pre-K classes it was portfolio conference week, a chance for students to demonstrate their learning skills and even “be the teacher.” It was also a time to celebrate all that the kids have learned over the last six months. Here are a few mother-daughter learning teams from Mrs. Wasson’s morning class. |
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Student Life at Clyde Hill Campus |
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Viking News
The Viking Chronicle is student-written publication and a great way to catch up on the latest from our Jr. High students at BCS-Clyde Hill. You can find their latest edition by clicking below to learn more on elective courses and athletics, read a review of our recent play, and more!
Our Junior-Senior High Newsletter features news and information from office staff, principals, and Communications. It's published bimonthly.
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Varsity Athletics
Bellevue Christian Athletics has started to live stream home varsity volleyball matches from Edwards Gym! Click the link below watch the girls varsity volleyball take on Life Christian Academy at 5:45 pm, tomorrow, 3/9. We hope to live stream more athletics events in the future. Stay tuned!
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Save money where you regularly shop! |
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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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Recurring Events
Every Monday: Parents In Prayer, 9am (except holidays & breaks)
Every Tuesday: Chapel & Tithe
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Mar.
3/8-12 Staff Appreciation Week
3/9 - Early Release Day, No PM Preschool
3/10 - Growing Up Godly (Grades 4-6)
3/14 - Day Light Savings Time Begins
3/20 - BCS Auction
3/23 - Early Release Day, No PM Preschool
Apr.
4/1 - No School, Professional Day
4/2 - No School, Good Friday
4/4 - Easter
4/5-9 - No School, Spring Break
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(425) 485-1824
Admissions: (425) 460-3300
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