Please Support the Annual Fund

Your generous contribution to Bear Creek's Annual Fund makes a difference in many ways. By supporting academic programs, arts, athletics, campus improvements, and scholarships, you help Bear Creek students reach for new heights of achievement every day. Your participation in the Annual Fund matters to our students. Please make a pledge or donation today.

Get Involved at Bear Creek

Did you know there are at least 82 different ways you can volunteer at Bear Creek, in addition to helping out in a classroom? Please take a moment to sign up as a volunteer, and share your gifts and talents with our community.

Check Out the Latest Photos

Check out the photos on vidigami.com from the Early Middle School Family Game Night and Fall Tailgate (add yours to the album too), and recent volleyball and tennis matches and cross country meets. Add photos from field trips using the iOS and Android apps right from your phone. Contact Sini Fernandez (sfernandez@tbcs.org) if you have any questions about accessing your account.

Health Screening Volunteers Needed on October 5

All students in grades K, 2, 4, and 6 will have vision and hearing screenings on Wednesday, October 5 in the gym. The health team is in need of some volunteer help between 9:00 AM - 2:40 PM. Come for an hour or help out for the day; training will be given. Please contact school nurse Angela Burch (aburch@tbcs.org) to sign up or for additional information.

Sign Up for 2016-2017 After School Programs

Registration for Bear Creek Plus is still open, and space is available in many of our after school programs. If you're interested in enriching activities for your child(ren) and the convenience of a later after school pick-up time, Bear Creek Plus might be just what you are looking for! Register online at www.tbcs.org/plus.

Wednesday: Christian College Fair at Bear Creek

Bear Creek is hosting the Greater Seattle Christian College Fair on Wednesday, September 28, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, in the Upper School Building. Open to the public. Learn more and pre-register (get your barcode) at MyBluePrintStory.com.

Upcoming College Visits to Bear Creek

Representatives from eleven colleges and universities will visit Bear Creek next week. Time, location, and RSVP posted in Family Connection. Read more for details.

Upper School Division Head Connections on October 4

Parents of students in grades 9-12 are invited to join Upper School Division Head Tim Fenderson for conversation on Tuesday, October 4 at either 8:30 AM or 6:45 PM. Scheduled topics include the student life, the forensics team, and Mr. Sorensen's new book. Read more for details.

Register for College Tours by September 29

The Office of College Advising is offering two college tours this fall. Option 1 is a one-day tour of University of Washington campuses in Seattle and Bothell on Thursday, October 20. Option 2 is an overnight trip to Eastern Washington which includes visits to Whitworth, Gonzaga, and WSU as well as driving tours of four more colleges on Friday and Saturday, October 21-22. Read more for additional details and registration links.

College Planning for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Parents on October 8

Freshmen, sophomores, and their parents are encouraged to attend this college and academic planning session on Saturday, October 8 from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM in the Nagel Commons. Read more for details.

Picture Day on September 28

Wednesday, September 28 is individual school picture day for students in grades 5-12! Picture forms have been sent home, and students should bring forms to school on picture day and give to the photographer. Extra order forms are available in the main office, or you can print the picture order form. Students must wear dress uniform.

Picture Day on September 28

Wednesday, September 28 is individual school picture day for students in grades 5-12! Picture forms have been sent home, and students should bring forms to school on picture day and give to the photographer. Extra order forms are available in the main office, or you can print the picture order form. Students must wear dress uniform.

Start Collecting Walk-a-thon Pledges Now

Today your child brought home his/her Spirit T-Shirt and Walk-a-thon pledge envelope. It is time to begin collecting pledges as we prepare for the Walk-a-thon on Friday, October 7. This year our goal is to raise $30,000 which will fund all PTF activities for this school year. With your help, we know we can do it!

Walk-a-thon Volunteers Needed

We need many volunteers to make the Walk-a-thon run smoothly. Please sign up online to volunteer for as many time periods as possible. Thank you.

Picture Day on September 28

Wednesday, September 28 is individual school picture day for students in grades 5-12! Picture forms have been sent home, and students should bring forms to school on picture day and give to the photographer. Extra order forms are available in the main office, or you can print the picture order form. Students must wear dress uniform.

K-6 Curriculum Night on September 29

Most parents say that Curriculum Night is one of the most valuable events of the school year. On Thursday, September 29, K-6 teachers will share information about the curriculum, schedules, activities, and expectations to assist you in supporting your child at school this year. Read more for times and details about the evening's staggered schedule.

Start Collecting Walk-a-thon Pledges Now

Today your child brought home his/her Spirit T-Shirt and Walk-a-thon pledge envelope. It is time to begin collecting pledges as we prepare for the Walk-a-thon on Friday, October 7. This year our goal is to raise $30,000 which will fund all PTF activities for this school year. With your help, we know we can do it!

Walk-a-thon Volunteers Needed

We need many volunteers to make the Walk-a-thon run smoothly. Please sign up online to volunteer for as many time periods as possible. Thank you.

Lower School Picture Day on September 27

Tuesday, September 27 is individual school picture day for students in grades K-4! Picture forms have been sent home, and students should bring forms to school on picture day and give to the photographer. Extra order forms are available in the main office, or you can print the picture order form. Students must wear dress uniform.

K-6 Curriculum Night on September 29

Most parents say that Curriculum Night is one of the most valuable events of the school year. On Thursday, September 29, K-6 teachers will share information about the curriculum, schedules, activities, and expectations to assist you in supporting your child at school this year. Read more for times and details about the evening's staggered schedule.

ParentNet for Grades 3-4 on September 27

ParentNet invites parents of students in grades 3-4 to a facilitated conversation on Tuesday, September 27. First experience part your child's day by attending Chapel from 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM. Then join other parents in the Farmhouse from 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM for a conversation about helping our children navigate the ups and downs of friendships and other pertinent subjects suggested by attendees.

Picture Day Volunteers Needed

Can you help out on Picture Day? Please contact Lynn Nail (lnail@tbcs.org) to help out at Preschool on September 28. Thank you!

Preschool Curriculum Night on October 4

On Tuesday, October 4, preschool teachers will share information about the curriculum, schedules, activities, and expectations to assist you in supporting your child at school this year. Read more for schedule details.

Preschool Picture Days on September 27 and 28

Picture days are scheduled on Tuesday, September 27 (2-day P3 classes) and Wednesday, September 28 (3-day P3, P4, and P5 classes). Picture order forms will be sent home, and students should bring order forms to school on picture day and give to the photographer. Extra order forms are available in the main office, or you can print the picture order form.

Register for Cubs Club

There is still space available in most of our Cubs Club sessions. Classes are taught at Valley Campus and include Music and Movement, Sports Den, Dance Discovery, Sprout with Art, and Redwine Soccer. Cubs Club classes run from 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM. Register for Cubs Club online.

Dig Pink Volleyball on October 7

Plan to wear PINK and come to Dig Pink on Friday, October 7 when the Grizzlies take on the Christian Faith Eagles in this annual volleyball match-up (JV at 4:30 PM, varsity at 6:00 PM). Proceeds support The Side-Out Foundation and breast cancer awareness and treatment. The Hungry Bear will serve pizza and snacks, plus a Bake Sale too! Long-sleeve T-shirts sold ($20) week of October 3. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for students, under 5 free.

Boys Golf Results

On September 22, the Grizzles defeated Seattle Academy (178-189) on Jefferson Golf Course. Junior John Hayes was medalist, shooting a 36.

Thank You for Attending the Fall Tailgate

Thank you to everyone who came and showed their school spirit at the Fall Tailgate on Wednesday. Lots of hamburgers, hotdogs, and ice cream were consumed, and Titus had a blast in the photo booth with students creating fun memories. The energy was high on the soccer field and the volleyball court. Thank you to all the Grizzlies Booster Club members who volunteered. There is still time to join the Grizzlies Booster Club.

Volleyball Results

The girls volleyball team lost to Overlake on September 20 (25-19, 25-7, 25-7). Sophomore Abby Campbell had 3 kills. Sophomores Camille Decker and Kathryn Horvath had 4 digs each. On September 21 at the Fall Tailgate, the Lady Grizzlies defeated the Bush Blazers in three exciting sets (26-25, 28-26, 27-25). Decker had 15 kills, and senior Molly Anderson had 17 assists.

Cross Country Results

On September 17 at South Whidbey's Carl Westing Invitational, sophomore Andrea Markevich finished second in the Girls Varsity Division 2 race with a time of 20:25.53. Sophomore Alex Finan led the boys in the Boys Varsity Division 2 race with a time of 18:56.94. On September 20 at an Emerald City/Nisqually League Meet, Markevich ran a personal best 20:09.30 for a fifth place finish. Finan ran a season record of 18:27.80 for a 14th place finish.

Girls Soccer Results

On September 17, the girls soccer team traveled to Okanogan where the Lady Grizzlies lost (1-6). Senior Abby Linnenkohl scored in the 75th minute. On September 21 at the Fall Tailgate, the team lost to Bush (2-3). Linnenkohl scored in the first minute and again in the 49th with an assist from junior Taylor Unoki.

Boys Tennis Results

On September 17, the boys tennis team lost to University Prep (0-5). On September 22, the Grizzlies lost to Seattle Academy (0-5), but it was a tight match with seniors Olu Sobande and Justin Li losing a third set tie breaker in the #1 doubles match. In the #3 doubles match, sophomores Sam Prokopchuk and Aaron Yang also lost a tie breaker.