1/19/21 ~ Parent Newsletter |
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Mrs. Woodard,
Elementary School Counselor
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I would like this opportunity to introduce parents of 4/5/6th grade students to Bellevue Christian's sex education curriculum, "Growing Up Godly’". This curriculum is taught once a year to elementary students. Boys and girls are separated by grade level and gender and taught by their classroom teacher as well as a few male teachers.
This year "Growing Up Godly" takes place on Feb. 26 from 1:30-2:30pm. We are letting you know about this in advance so you may have the opportunity to review what will be shared by your child's teacher.
You are welcome to view the ‘Growing Up Godly’ in-class curriculum materials in advance. You may find them HERE. There are links to an overview for each grade level as well as curriculum materials. Parents have the option to opt-out their child by signing a waiver. If you opt your child out of the instruction, we ask that you come and pick your child up at 1:30pm on Feb. 26.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me.
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Prayer & Encouraging Words Welcome! |
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We invite parents who feel led, to let individual staff and faculty members know that you are praying for them. Here you will find a list of the employees that work on our Three Points Campus along with their email addresses. Over the next six months, feel free to contact them and ask how you can pray for them or send words of encouragement.
Your prayers and encouraging words will be a blessing to us all.
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Dear Parents,
Thank you so much to everyone who has already generously provided a mid-week treat to our wonderful staff! I have heard that it is something they are enjoying and feel loved and cared for by their parent community. Let’s keep encouraging them in this way- if you are willing and able, you may sign up here for a Wednesday to bring in an individually wrapped treat or snack.
Thank you for lifting up our staff in this way.
-Kendra Tomlin
PTF Co-Lead
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Some of you may be aware that Jan. 26-28 is Finals Week for our 7-12 grade students at our Clyde Hill Campus. Two of those days they will have early release. Please know that Three Points bus routes will be unaffected; all routes will run as normal for our elementary students. |
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Announcing the 2021 Geo Games for 4th- 6th-grade students!
COVID-19 may have canceled this year’s National Geographic Geo Bee, but we are excited to learn about geography in a different way this year! Three Points will host the Geo Games, a month-long event for students in 4th through 6th grade, promoting exploration and interest in world geography. Geo Games will take place during Computer/Tech classes. Each week students will participate in online geography challenges and take a multiple-choice quiz. The students in each class with the highest cumulative scores on the four quizzes will be recognized. Families are encouraged to support their students and learn together. Below are the weekly themes, suggested activities, and links to online resources:
Content/Quizzes on:
Jan. 11-15 Continents, Oceans, Mountains, Rivers | World Landmarks
Jan. 19-22 U.S. States & Capitals | Cardinal Directions (NSEW)
Jan. 25-27 World Capitals & Travel Destinations | Longitude & Latitude
Feb. 1-5 National Parks | Animal Habits of the World
Family activities & links:
Play geography card/board games, look up where family members and friends live on maps and globes, create a dream travel itinerary, and find the best flights!
Use an interactive atlas, such as Google Earth, to look up places that you hear about in the news or places you would like to visit.
Go to www.freerice.com. Click on the menu icon in the upper left, select “Categories”, scroll down, and choose options in the GEOGRAPHY category
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Who Does Jesus Love?
Our preschool students spent last week focused on learning about Jesus’ love. They asked, “Who Does Jesus Love?”
Each of Mrs. Koorn’s Explorers asked this question and then discovered their own likeness in a class mirror. Yes, Jesus loves each one of our preschoolers and YOU!
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We are amid Priority Reenrollment for the 2021-22 school year. Please note that with planned reductions in class sizes for next year, current families must re-enroll during Priority Reenrollment (ending Friday, 1/29) to ensure their spot(s) for next year. After Jan. 29, we will begin admitting new students from our applicant pool. Our Admissions Team, Monique Borrego and Tristen Teramoto are happy to answer any questions you might have. You may also speak with Principal Vicki Britton, vicki.britton@bellevuechristian.org. Thank you!
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No School, Professional Day |
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Early Release Day - School Dismissed at 12:53 pm |
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Thank you to our students and faculty for their participation in our new video series, "In Our Own Words." It captures the distinctiveness and vitality of a BCS education through an authentic discussion among teachers, students, and leaders.
Originally imagined as a replacement for our New Family Seminar, the series is a valuable resource for all families to better understand and see the value of the school’s mission, vision and program.
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Current parents and families who have heard a bit about BCS and want to know more about our mission, culture, and student life at Bellevue Christian, are invited to attend a special virtual event this month. Our PTF-sponsored event, "Why BCS Matters: The Bellevue Christian Mission in Practice" takes place via Zoom on 1/20. The meeting link is below. Feel free to share with a friend or neighbor who might like to join us!
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Zoom
Meeting ID: 837 4514 4938
Passcode: 3DkT8j
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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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The BCS Sora Online Library is an important resource for students because it provides access to ebooks and audiobooks curated for our Christian community. You can learn more about it and other resources here.
BCS students also have a KCLS student account. Your student can add KCLS to their BCS Sora online library, so they can check out titles from this library as well (this is especially beneficial if your student speaks another language, such as Korean or Vietnamese.)
In addition, our JH/HS librarian, Pamela Johnson, recommends the Tumble Book Library on the KCLS website. This online resource for elementary school students provides video storybooks, ebooks, and audiobooks, graphic novels, as well as reading comprehension games. Please reach out to Librarian Pamela Johnson if you need help, such as getting your student’s KCLS student number, by emailing her at pjohnson@bellevuechristian.org. Happy Reading!
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This holiday season and throughout the year, you have the opportunity to help support our mission with your everyday shopping by automatically donating a percentage of your purchases to Bellevue Christian using one of the programs on our website.
Find out how you can participate today!
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Start 2021 with 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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Jan.
1/20 - Virtual PTF gathering, "Why BCS Matters: The Bellevue Christian Mission in Practice," 6pm
1/29 - No School, Professional Development Day
Feb.
2/9 - Early Release Day, 12:53 pm dismissal, No PM Preschool
2/10 - PTF E-Board meeting, 8:40am
2/12-2/15 - No School, Presidents Day Break
2/23 - Early Release Day, 12:53 pm dismissal, No PM Preschool
2/26 - "Growing up Godly" 1:30pm Grades 4/5 & 6
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7800 NE 28th St., Medina, WA 98039 (425) 454-3977
Admissions: (425) 460-3300
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