5/24/21 ~ Parent Newsletter |
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Mrs. Walton
6th Grade Teacher
Hello parents,
As the year is ending, we are reminded in 6th grade of what it means to move ahead but leave a positive influence behind us. We are working on challenging ourselves in my class these last 4 weeks to use the gifts God has given us to better the school community around us. We want to leave a legacy at BCS that shows our strengths and our faith in Jesus. God has given us unique differences and we want to use those gifts for the better and to make an optimistic and hopeful impact.
You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV)
We dedicate ourselves to being a light to the community around us, and to move on shining and giving God the glory.
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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! We 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.
The day before the first day of school is an exciting day for students and parents to come meet their new teachers for the school year and see friends they haven't seen over the summer. We like to end this time with an ice cream social. Are you able to help facilitate that event? If you are interested please, email the Three Points Office.
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Early Release Day, School Dismissed at 12:53 pm |
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Please enjoy this video from our combined elementary and junior high Spring choral program!
In this virtual concert, you will get to:
- Hear vocal and instrumental selections from each of the three campuses.
- Learn about how teachers have been adjusting the learning process to create meaningful learning experiences in the midst of tricky circumstances.
- Hear from students about what the music means to them.
The elementary music teachers and I hope that this will be a fun and encouraging peek inside the music program. Access it via the link to the left and feel free to share it with family and friends. Thank you to our students and teachers who participated in this video project.
-Ms. Amy Shockey
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Parent Volunteers
We are so excited to be able to welcome parents back to our campus! If you haven't already, please contact Ashley Duran in the Head of School's Office to have a background check, which is required for all volunteers. Her email address is ashley.duran@bellevuechristian.org. Also please remember to check-in at our office before going to the classroom to have your temperature checked. Please only visit the classroom that you are scheduled to volunteer in. Thank you for your help.
Car Chute
Please remember to turn right to Evergreen Point Drive when exiting the Car Chute.
COVID-19
If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please call our office right away at (425) 454-3977. If our office is closed, email threepointsoffice@bellevuechristian.org as soon as possible. Delayed notification complicates contract tracing, an essential step in stopping the spread of the virus. Providing us with information about 1) when symptoms developed, 2) the test date and 3) the results - help us meet our notification requirements to King County Public Health. Thank you for your help in keeping our community safe.
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Also, please remember to complete the daily health screening for your child via the Magnus Health app. When a green "GO" pops up, take a screenshot of it and show it to school personnel as you're going through the car chute. Thank you!
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Each year in the spring, our faculty begins the prayerful process of assigning students to classes for the next school year. As class lists are constructed, we carefully consider a number of factors and dynamics:
- As much as possible, we attempt to have an even boy-girl ratio in each class.
- We attempt to balance academic levels, looking at reading and math levels, as well as SAS, Reading Resource, and ELL students.
- We attempt to balance each class socially, behaviorally, and ethnically.
- We consider student combinations that should or should not be placed together.
- We consider matching particular student personalities with particular teacher styles.
As you anticipate receiving completed class assignments in mid-August, these are the things we ask of you in the interim:
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Pray for wisdom for the staff and Principal as we discuss all these factors. We also ask that you trust our prayerful judgment, our experience, and our insight on all the varied dynamics involved in creating class lists.
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Understand that while we consider parental input, we cannot permit the balance in classes to become “skewed” by ignoring significant factors.
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Please do not approach the current classroom teacher or an educational therapist about a teacher request. Doing so places that person in an awkward position.
- Please do not name teachers on the Parent Input Form.
Please find a link to the form below. If you choose to fill out a form, edit the form, save it to your computer, and email it to threepointsoffice@bellevuechristian.org.
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Each week Rev. Daniel Rogers and our Chapel Team deliver a message about God's love and how we can grow in our relationship with Him. Click the button below to watch this week's Chapel. |
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Pray then Play!
Our Preschool Three’s class is full of prayer warriors! These little ones’ prayer life and compassion as community builders has grown abundantly during this school year. They share prayer requests and pray multiple times during their preschool day, both corporately and individually. At morning meeting, they “pray, then play”! Finally, as the class concludes their day, they share a sweet blessing.
Blessing for God’s Little Explorers
May the Lord your God
be with you wherever you go and may He open your eyes
to see signs of His love everywhere you look.
May you turn around
and share this love with people around you.
Amen
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WE ARE HIRING!
We have several openings in preschool and elementary, for teachers (Preschool-Grade 12) for the upcoming school year.
If you or someone you know would be interested in one of our open positions, learn more and/or apply via the button to the left.
*BCS tuition discounts are available to all regularly scheduled employees.
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Hear from our teachers and leaders about what brought them to Bellevue Christian & what's kept them here. Click on the video below to view. |
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Save money where you already shop |
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Our Scrip program is liquidating its inventory of gift cards.
Scrip is a simple way to pay for your family’s everyday purchases. 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!
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Show your 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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Junior-Senior High School News |
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Check out our Viking Chronicle - which features articles written by our talented group of 7th and 8th grade writers: |
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May
5/27 - 2nd/5th Grade Field Trip
5/28 - No School
5/31 - No School, Memorial Day
June
6/3 - 4th-6th Grade Track Meet
6/4 - 4th Grade Marketplace
6/8 - Early Release Day, School Dismissed at 12:53 pm
6/9 - Last Day of Preschool
6/17 - 6th Grade "Moving Up" Ceremony
6/17 - Last Day of School K-6, School dismisses at 12:53 pm
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7800 NE 28th St., Medina, WA 98039 (425) 454-3977
Admissions: (425) 460-3300
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