Mack Memo ~ Parent Newsletter |
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Mrs. Leanne Kaskes, Pre-K Teacher |
Dear Families,
My name is Leanne Kaskes and I teach the 5-day morning Pre-K class. My journey with Bellevue Christian began in 1994 when we enrolled our first child in the preschool program which operated out of the Methodist church in downtown Woodinville at the time. I was teaching preschool elsewhere at the time and decided that after having my son as a student in my class for his first year of preschool it was time for him to have a new teacher. 😊 Three years later I accepted a position teaching preschool at BCS and haven’t looked back since. I have grown personally and in my teaching over the years and continue to do so. Every day the children in my class are teaching me. We are truly learning together!
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As we enter the New Year together we are learning more about Jesus as he grew in wisdom and stature. We will learn about his love and kindness for all of us and ways that we can begin to share the love of our awesome God to our family and friends around us. God is awesome!
In the 5-Day morning Pre-k class we are learning to recognize and experience the awesome ways of God! We also love stories!
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Oh, and birthdays and presents! So, one way we have begun to explore the idea of God’s awesome ways are through the stories told in the Bible.
The holiday season is filled with so much wonder and excitement in the lives of our Pre-k students and The Christmas Story presents so many wonderful opportunities for us to explore God’s awesomeness...and a birthday, and presents, sprinkled with a little glitter, of course.
During the month of December, as we explored many versions of the Christmas story through our various Bibles and picture books, we drew pictures of angels and we created nativity scenes through collage materials, paintings and drawings. We decorated the most wonderful name of all, JESUS, with glitter. We played with blocks and nativity figures, painted stars and learned new vocabulary words like, Heavenly Hosts, nativity, and inn. We also retold and illustrated our own version of The Christmas Story for a class book.
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We shared stories of our own about the surprises found in our Advent calendars each day, what our elves were up to, and what presents we were going to get for Christmas. We talked about why we celebrate Christmas by giving and receiving gifts. Of course, we celebrate Christmas because it is Jesus’ birthday! God’s love for us is so awesome that he sent Jesus to be our Savior.
Jesus is God’s gift to us at Christmas, the most awesome gift of all!
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Reminders & Announcements |
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Reenroll Now for 2021-22!
We are amid Priority Reenrollment for next year. Later today you will receive an email from our Admissions Team and Head of School Kevin Dunning. 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 may also speak with your campus Principal. 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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The kids are back in the
classrooms and it is a joyous time
for all of us to be together again.
We have missed their smiling faces!
In celebration of the New Year and
in the spirit of the frosty weather,
we'd like to encourage your student
to participate in this week's Spirit of
the Winter Season Spirit Week.
Remember, every Monday is
Mack Monday. Wear blue and white colors, or checkout gear in our
online store.
Click below to start shopping.
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EARLY RELEASE DAY

As a reminder, school dismisses at 12:55pm tomorrow.
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NO SCHOOL-MLK Jr. Day

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr., school will be closed.
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Parents In Prayer
A new year often brings with it new and renewed habits. Parents in Prayer (PIP) would like to invite you to a time of fellowship.
Join when you can in a devoted time of prayer. You are always welcome to pop in and out when it's convenient. This year, why not start the week with fellow Mack parents who not only want to pray with you but pray for you? PIP also dedicates time to praying for staff and faculty.
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When: Mondays, 9:15am (except holidays + breaks)
Meeting ID: 265 537 1819

Passcode: 1cy9y
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Learn more about our Kindergarten program! |
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Invite neighbors & friends who might be interested in BCS Kindergarten.
WebEx Meeting number (access code): 146 440 4994
Meeting password: 5RQjtjDJa22
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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 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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Meeting ID: 837 4514 4938
Passcode: 3DkT8j
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Welcome Back!
We want to welcome back Mrs. Pelone, our 4th-grade teacher. Ms. Pelone and her husband were blessed with a beautiful baby boy, Michael James, on Oct. 19. We are thankful for Miss Konsmo and the great job she did substitute teaching for Mrs. Pelone!
Use of Microwaves
We are excited to announce, starting today students may bring microwavable lunch items to school. Students will have access to microwaves only during lunch time. Below are the classroom guidelines for microwave use:
- Students wash hands/sanitize before using the microwave.
- The microwave touch areas will be wiped off between usage or classes may opt to have a person be the designated microwave operator.
- The designated operator will wear gloves.
- We'll ask students to avoid gathering around the microwave.
- Students bring their own silverware.
Chapel & Tithes
Maltby Food Bank continues to depend on our support, so thank you for giving generously. Here is the list of their current needs:
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- Dry Soup Mixes
- Canned Soup
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- Honey Nut Cheerios
- Cheerios
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- Sloppy Joe Mix
- Granola Bars
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Calling All 3rd-6th Grade Students! |
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Register for the Sculpture Art Club with Mack's Art Teacher, Mrs. Cass. For an hour on Wednesdays after school, your student will enjoy a seven-week course, exploring clay as a medium of art. Register HERE. For more information, see details below.
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We are excited to welcome our preschool students back to campus after Christmas break and remote learning!
Upcoming Preschool Dates:
- Jan. 11-15: Spirit Week. Please see above for details.
- Jan. 12: Early release. No PM preschool.
- Jan. 18: No school for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
- Jan. 19: Discover Kindergarten, 6pm online. Please see the flyer above for more information.
- Jan. 28: No School - Teacher Development Day.
Looking Ahead….
Mar. 3 & 4: Preschool conferences, details to come
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Jan.
1/11 - Spirit Week
1/12 - Early Release Day
1/18 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
1/19 - Discover Kindergarten - open house
1/20 - "Why BCS Matters: The Bellevue Christian Mission in Practice," 6pm
1/29 - No School, Professional Development Day
Feb.
2/9 - Early Release Day
2/12-12/15 - No School, Presidents Day Break
2/19 - PTF Online meeting, 9am
2/23 - Early Release Day
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18250 168th Pl. NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 485-1824
Admissions: (425) 460-3300
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