Mack Memo

Mack Memo ~ Parent Newsletter

2/16/21

Miss Leah DeFreece

Third Grade Teacher

Dear Mack Families,

My name is Leah DeFreece, and I am the third-grade teacher here at Mack Elementary. I am blessed to be a new member of the Mack family this year.

My Deep Hope for my class is that my students will know how loved they are by God and how to reflect His great love in all they do.

We have explored how God has shown love through creation, through Jesus Christ, and even through recent events with COVID-19. He has never failed us and never will. Then we explored our calling to reflect his love for creation and anyone around us.

Working together, students created and published a book called "Funny Stories in Tough Times." Each student wrote a funny story to cheer up others who might be feeling lonely through the pandemic.

Students will soon be sending cards, and a copy of their book to an assisted living home. Like Christ brings us love and joy, they want their personal stories to bring love and joy to the elderly who may be feeling especially lonely over the last year.

Reminders & Announcements

Attendance

If your child will be absent, please email your child's teacher, cc: mackoffice@bellevuechristian.org and include the reason for the absence.

You may also call the front office at (425) 485-1824. If your child will miss 2 days or more in a row (due to something other than illness), we ask that you complete a Planned Absence Form two weeks prior to the absence. Thank you.

Feb.

Early Release Day, No PM Preschool

Chipotle Fundraiser - Only 6 days away - 2/22

The Chipotle fundraiser is set for next Monday, 2/22 at the Woodinville Chipotle (13780 NE 175th St Ste 104, Woodinville, WA 98072) from 4-8 pm.

By dining out, you can help support the PTF's efforts to raise enough money to bless the Mack staff and faculty to a catered lunch during Staff Appreciation Week which is the week of 3/8. 33% of your bill will go back to Mack Elementary. Your support is appreciated in surpassing the minimum goal of $150 in total sales.

So, come on out or order online (see promo code). Invite your family and friends to participate. And don't forget to to mention the fundraiser before checking out. Regretfully, delivery option is not available toward eligible sales.

Ways to Make Your Purchase Count:

Show the cashier a paper or digital flyer prior to paying (flyers being sent home later this week).

Don't have flyer? Just mention the fundraiser (Mack Elementary) to the cashier prior to paying.

Order online and pickup by using the Promo Code ZM84XY4 on the Chipotle app or website.

**Please note that fundraiser online ordering is only valid through pickup during your fundraiser’s scheduled date, time, and assigned restaurant. Ordering delivery for fundraisers is not permitted.

Share the Promo Code with friends, family, supporters.

BCS 2021 Auction

We are just ONE month away!

We hope you'll make plans to check out our online bidding starting Mar. 15 and register for the FREE event Mar. 20.

Livestream Event:

March 20

6:30pm: Tune-in and view auction items

7pm: Livestream event begins

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!

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!

Donate an Item or Service

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Would your company be interested in sponsorship?

Learn more HERE or contact danielle.mercier@bellevuechristian.org.

Elementary News

100th Day of School

In celebration of the 100th day of school, the Kindergartners have launched their annual food drive and are challenging each class to bring in 100 or more items to support Maltby Food Bank.

Items most in need include:

any gluten free, sugar free, low sodium type products

Jelly/Jam of any type

protein bars & drinks

granola bars

beef stew

any type of canned tomatoes

any type of nuts

any type of soup

The challenge officially starts TODAY!

Donations should be dropped off to your child's classroom. The contest will end March 1 and the Kindergartners will present the items collected to Maltby Food Bank after Chapel.

Be Prepared

It was fun to have the snow around this past weekend and we still have some on the ground today. We know wintry conditions can make for some slippery situations around campus, whether on the field or on the playground.

We recommend your child have an extra set of clothes in the classroom for those times s/he gets wet or muddy as well as snowshoes while we continue to see snow on the ground. Recommended items include a pair of socks, underwear, pants, and a shirt. Students should come to school in jackets and footwear that are appropriate for the conditions. Extra masks are helpful too, as they can sometimes get wet.

Chapel

This week's chapel with the Rev, Daniel Rogers, is available now for your viewing.

Watch this week's Chapel

Growing Up Godly (4, 5 & 6th Grades)

Parents of 4/5 and 6th-grade students, you may click HERE to learn more about the in-class curriculum for "Growing Up Godly. The link has waivers and other information regarding sex education coming up on Wednesday, March 10.

Please email devon.woodard@bellevuechristian.org with any questions. Thank you!

Spotlight on Music

Our 5th and 6th-grade choirs are excited to present their instrumental performances of "See the Star of Bethlehem" and "All Things Shall Perish" to the Mack community!

In lieu of singing, students worked on short pieces involving xylophones, glockenspiels, and auxiliary percussion last fall. Click below to watch. Enjoy!

5th Grade Performance

6th Grade Performance

Preschool Highlights

Last week was very exciting, as our students spent their time on all things Valentines, topping it off with cards and goodies from their classmates. While celebrating, they were also learning and improving their skills and talking about ways they can show love to others. Here are just a few of the things they did:

Mrs. Underhill’s class strengthened their hand muscles and worked on glue bottle control by following a heart shape and their first letter initial, finishing the project off with lots and lots of glitter! They also explored the reaction between baking soda and vinegar, using conversation hearts.

Mrs. Kaskes’ class dropped liquid watercolors onto big paper hearts at the sensory table and made heart-shaped tile prints and used shaving cream and tempera paint to make marble prints at the art table.

Mrs. Wasson’s classes worked on their fine motor skills by ripping paper to make Valentine cards, painted tissue paper hearts, used heart-shaped cookie cutters with play dough, and counted with Valentine erasers.

In addition to different kinds of heart art, Mrs. Schroeder’s class played tick tack toe with hearts on the light board.

Save money where you regularly shop!

Our Scrip program is liquidating its inventory of gift cards.

Scrip is a simple way to pay for your family’s everyday purchases and earn money back on your tuition. 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!

Check out our remaining inventory to see what great deals you can pick up today.

Act fast, as this final inventory will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis by emailing scrip@bellevuechristian.org .