Monday Post

Three Points Post

10/26/2020 ~ Parent Newsletter

From: Miss Diebner

5th Grade Teacher

“Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.” Luke 6:47-48

What does it mean to dig deep and lay a foundation? In construction and building it is essential to dig deep below the ground in order to create a stable foundation. Engineers know the importance of needing to go down deep and excavate to reach the bedrock. This process allows them to build something on a firm foundation so that it will withstand time. Luke tells us in his gospel that a life with Jesus is built much the same way. If we want to withstand the storms of life, we must first dig deep and develop our foundation. This process may not always be easy; excavating never is, but it is always worth it.

As we have studied this idea of digging deep to lay a foundation, we have discovered that God is the perfect foundation. Some of the ways we can grow in Christ and build our foundation are through reading His word, worshipping, praying, having faith, and being kind. The more we engage in these activities the firmer our foundation becomes.

Like in construction, digging deep and laying a foundation is never a solo act. We were created to be in a community that supports one another and grows one another. As we build our own foundation, we can work to help others build a solid foundation.

My deep hope for my students is that they would dig deep to lay a foundation on the Rock, a foundation on which God can build His kingdom through them. I encourage you to join us in this endeavor.

Thank you for your patience this morning as we began the new protocol with the Magnus Health App. Your continued support to keep our campus safe and healthy is greatly appreciated.

If you have problems with the app, contact our Operations Director Kevin Thomas (kevin.thomas@bellevuechristian.org.)

Cold & Flu Season

As we move into cold and flu season this year, symptoms for either can make it confusing and problematic when deciding whether to send your child to school.

Fortunately, you don't have to make those decisions when you are completing the daily screening on the Magnus Health app.

A stuffy or runny nose, headache or nausea, for example, are considered COVID-19 symptoms. If your child presents these or other COVID-19 like symptoms, please follow the guidelines provided by King County Public Health to ensure your child can return safely to school.

Note: Out of an abundance of caution, the quickest way for a student to return to school after showing symptoms is to have them tested for COVID-19.

We appreciate your cooperation to keep students, staff and faculty healthy and safe and your partnership to keep school open. Please take a moment to review the two scenarios you may face this school year:

Scenario 1:

If your child has 1 or more COVID-19 symptom(s) and has tested NEGATIVE, s/he can return to school:

1. After 24 hours have passed since fever resolved (without medication) AND

2. Symptoms have improved

If they are a close contact of confirmed COVID-19 case and have a negative test result, they still must quarantine for 14 days.

Proof of negative test is required.

Scenario 2:

If your child has 1 or more COVID symptom(s) and has tested POSITIVE or had NO TEST: s/he can return to school:

1. 10 days after symptoms started AND

2. At least 24 hours have passed since fever resolved (without medication) AND

3. Symptoms have improved

If you have questions, please refer to our COVID-19 webpage or contact Principal Vicki Britton (vicki.britton@bellevuechristian.org).

Music Update

The beat goes on...a little differently

Temporary changes are coming this week for the BCS program. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, (OSPI), the State Department of Health, and the Department of Labor & Industry have recently issued regulations on Employer Health & Safety Requirements for School Scenarios. The immediate impact of those regulations is that we have to modify the choir and band substantially starting this week. We are pushing OSPI to grant us a waiver, but singing must be curtailed until one is granted, and the band is reduced to strings and percussion. We have very energetic and creative music staff who are designing activities to continue music education for our students. We look forward to returning these classes to “normal” at the earliest possible date.

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Dear Parents,

The Parent Teacher Fellowship E-Board would like to invite you to an online gathering on Nov. 18 to get to know our team a little better. We'll be talking about how we came to serve on the board, what we do in our respective roles, and also speak about our goals and aspirations for the year.

In addition, Principal Vicki Britton will be joining us and will use the occasion to share her Deep Hope for Three Points during this unconventional and unprecedented time.

This will be a great opportunity to see one another face-to-face and cultivate togetherness when many of us feel distant and disconnected as a result of the pandemic. We hope you'll join us for this substantive, informal, and brief video chat.

~With joy, Greg and Kendra Tomlin, PTF Co-Leads

Details:

MEET YOUR E-BOARD! PTF GATHERING

DATE: Nov. 18

TIME: 9:15am - 9:45am

LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86263110597?pwd=aGJoNTI5YTdWV1FNZCswaHFaQkdlZz09

Meeting ID: 862 6311 0597

Passcode: Gjv1Ck

Preschool News

“Science is volcanoes!”

“My favorite part is when they explode foam!”

Mrs. Lowe, our Pre-K and Extended Day teacher, creates fantastic STEAM activities! Our Extended Day program includes one STEAM project each day. Science projects are offered on Mondays; technology activities take place on Tuesdays; engineering projects are offered Wednesdays; Art opportunities take place on Thursdays; finally, on Friday, extended day students engage in math projects. Last week, children had fun making pumpkin volcanoes.

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B.E.A.R. (Be Excited About Reading) Week:

October 27-30

We are welcoming Laurie Zundel as our guest author for B.E.A.R. week. She is an innovative educator and author of My Travel Friends book series. Laurie uses different learning styles to build character and spread positive values. This song is an example of one of the creative ways she teaches children. She has also provided this introductory video for our students.

Reading Raffle -

Please click on the link below for your child’s grade to fill out an online raffle ticket each time your child reads for the designated time on the form.

Kindergarten

1st – 2nd Grades

3rd – 4th Grades

5th – 6th Grades

Character Day is Friday, Oct. 30. Students have an opportunity to dress up as their favorite book character. Please fill out the form at the bottom of the B.E.A.R. Week letter that was sent home to let your child’s teacher know that they are participating. Please open the link to access the B.E.A.R. Week letter.

The author’s flyer will be sent home on Oct. 30 with book order information if you are interested in purchasing her storybooks.

TRANSPORTATION REMINDER

Students riding the bus will have their temperature checked at the Clyde Hill Campus before arriving at Three Points in the morning.
The Shuttle Bus (aka Butterfly) runs between Three Points and the JH/HS campus Tues-Thurs.
This shuttle is available to families who have students on the JH/HS campus
Departs JH/HS campus at 8:17am and arrives at 3:05pm.
For transportation questions, please contact Jeff Evenson, Transportation Manager.

You're invited! Fall Bible Study

BCS Parent Bible Study, Fall 2020

All parents and guardians are invited to join our Bible Study that started last week. We will be meeting at a parent home (3.5 miles from the Mack campus in Woodinville), with a Zoom option for those not comfortable with in-person meetings. Parents from all campuses are welcome!

Our fall study will be covered in approximately 20 weeks, and is entitled, “Better: A Study of Hebrews” by Jen Wilkin, “explor[ing] how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ (Heb. 11:40).”

The workbooks are $13.99 plus shipping & tax, and can be purchased directly from a few different sources. You can also preview the study via a video by clicking on the book cover to the right. Please contact Theresa Peterhans (tpeterhans@gmail.com) if interested, or for more information.

Spirit Store Now Open

BCS is excited to launch our brand new Spirit Store, stocked with casual clothes, outerwear, and bags. With brands like Adidas, New Era, The North Face, and more, you can wear your school colors with pride. Items come in a range of colors with customizable logo options. Enjoy free shipping on any order over $150 through October 31^st and keep an eye out for Christmas shopping specials later this year. You may also have your purchased items go to the Three Points Office for easy pickup.

Click below to shop!