1/11/21 ~ Parent Newsletter |
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Mrs. Walters,
6th Grade Teacher
1 Peter 4:10-11 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.”
I will be honest - it is not easy teaching during a pandemic. It is especially difficult teaching during a pandemic the day after a national crisis. I certainly felt the weight of trying to figure how to thoughtfully and respectfully talk with my students about the current events. What would be even more difficult is talking with students about these things without the hope of the Gospel. Jesus is risen and rules!
Since the beginning of the year, my deep hope for me and my students is that we will participate in God’s great adventure being changed by grace to be world changers for his glory. Being a “world changer” seems insurmountable until we remember it starts in the places and with the people God has placed in front of us.
On Friday, my students and I talked about how we can be world changers for God’s glory daily. I posed the question: What does the world need more of and what does the world need less of right now? Here is some of what they said:
More of Jesus, love, faith, understanding, community, happiness, racial equality, time with friends, patience, common sense, right choices, joy, humility, involvement, empathy, unity, willingness, and truth.
Less of hate, stubbornness, finger-pointing, racism, irresponsibility, criticism, anger, arguing, laziness, disregard for feelings, lies, sorrow, sickness.
The students have wise advice for us all! Thanks be to God for empowering us to be faithful stewards of His grace.
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Announcing the 2021 Geo Games for 4th - 6th-grade students
COVID-19 may have cancelled 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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Ongoing Safety Improvements |
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Our wonderful Mr. Baker and Facilities Team have installed fans in our Pod classrooms. This improvement will make it possible for us to keep all exterior doors locked and closed, and still allow for air ventilation, keeping our students, faculty and staff safe. Thank you, Facilities Team!
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Online preschool meetings have been filled with fun, learning, and friendship!
We’ve shared some of our favorite books, made playdough, worshipped, met new classmates, prayed, practiced sign language and memory verses, reviewed letters, counted, created and read patterns, and laughed. We are so excited to work together in class with our friends!
Before Christmas break, one group of preschoolers took care to mix together a LARGE amount of pompom, naming the creation friendship soup! Our preschool staff is eager to have students in class, enjoying ‘friendship soup’!
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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 for a Wednesday to bring in an individually wrapped treat or snack.
Thank you for lifting up our staff in this way.
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We are amid Priority Reenrollment for the 2021-22 school year. If you have not already received an email from our Admissions Team and Head of School Kevin Dunning you should later today. Please note that with planned reductions in class sizes, 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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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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Early Release Day
Reminder: Tomorrow, 1/12 is an Early Release Day.
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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.
1/11 - Return to In-Person Learning
Week of 1/11 - Geo Games begin
1/12 - Early Release, 12:53 pm dismissal, No PM Preschool
1/13 - PTF E-Board meeting, 8:40am
1/18 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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
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7800 NE 28th St., Medina, WA 98039 (425) 454-3977
Admissions: (425) 460-3300
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