Important News and Announcements
Spring Tailgate on May 1
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Come out to Marymoor Park to support our spring sports teams at the Spring Tailgate. Boys baseball, boys soccer, and girls tennis teams will play starting at 3:30 PM.
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Bear Creek Is Just a Bus Ride Away! Take the Survey
Take our Transportation Survey by May 5 to assist us as we plan for next year's services to meet your needs. Take the survey.
Family Hike on May 21
Join us for a Family Hike on Sunday, May 21, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM, in the Redmond Watershed Preserve! RSVP online at tbcs.org/hike.
Bear Creek Presents The Palace Thief on May 19 and 20
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The Performing Arts Department proudly presents Ethan Canin's The Palace Thief on Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 with shows both days at 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM in the Cornerstone Theater.
Register for Bear Creek Summer Camp
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This year's Bear Creek Summer Camp offers some stimulating Academic and Life Skills camps, including Bridge to Preschool, Manners Matter!, Speech and Rhetoric, High School Academic Skills, Chess Wizards, and Swing Dance. Register at www.tbcs.org/summer.
Bear Creek Prays on May 5
Join Bear Creek parents for a time of prayer for the school, students, teachers, administrators, and/or specific needs next Friday, May 5, 8:55 AM - 9:15 PM in the Main Conference Room.
Authors & Artists on May 18
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Don't miss Bear Creek's annual showcase of visual, literary, and performing art from preschool through grade 12 in both buildings at Redmond Campus on Thursday, May 18 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Family Directory Available in Main Office
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There are more printed, bound copies of the 2016-2017 Bear Creek Family Directory available for pick-up in the main office. Sponsored by your PTF.
Food Services Offers All-Natural and Organic Options
Recent changes include all-natural meats, organic milk, Papa John's pizza, and expanded Lower School options.
Dads BBQ Dinner with the Headmaster on May 10
Bear Creek dads, please RSVP online and join Patrick Carruth for a BBQ dinner and casual conversation in the Farmhouse at Redmond Campus on Wednesday, May 10 at 5:30 PM.
Upper School News
Bear Creek Athletics Banquet Tonight
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Tonight our 2016-2017 Grizzlies sports teams and athletes will be recognized and honored at the annual Athletics Banquet. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Bear Creek Sweeps Maryhill Museum of Art High School Art Contest
Jace Blankenbeckler, Kim N. Do, and Cat Kok won first, second, and third place in the Maryhill Art Museum "High School Student as Artist in WA" juried exhibition. Read more for slideshow of all 13 recognized pieces.
38 Upper School Artists are Celebrated and Published!
Thirty-eight works by Upper School student-artists were recognized in the spring 2017 art contest sponsored by CelebratingArt.com. Read more for slideshow.
Explore Johns Hopkins Tomorrow
Students from the Seattle/Bellevue area are invited to learn more about Johns Hopkins University tomorrow Saturday, April 29, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, in the Nagel Commons. Register online.
Princeton Review SAT and ACT Summer Prep Classes Offered
Princeton Review is offering discounted SAT and ACT "ultimate" prep classes at Bear Creek, July 31 - August 22.
Fall Sports Interest Meetings on May 3
Students in grades 9-11 interested in playing an Upper School fall sport (boys and girls cross country, boys golf, girls soccer, and boys tennis) should attend an interest meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM, in Upper School classrooms.
Advice for the College Launch on May 9
Parents of seniors, please RSVP online at www.tbcs.org/launch for a panel presentation about graduation and launching to college at 7:30 AM in the Farmhouse.
Summer Camp: Counselor-in-Training Program
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Interested students entering grades 9-12 can earn community service hours and should submit applications via email by Friday, May 12.
Middle School News
Fall Sports Interest Meetings on May 3
Grade 8 students interested in playing an Upper School fall sport (boys and girls cross country, boys golf, girls soccer, and boys tennis) should attend an interest meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM, in Upper School classrooms.
Upper School Parent Orientation on May 9
Parents of grade 8 students should plan to attend the Upper School Parent Orientation on Tuesday, May 9 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in the Andrea Lairson Library in the Upper School Building. Your RSVP is appreciated!
Middle School Spring Concert on May 4
You're invited to the Middle School Spring Concert. The band and choir will both perform beginning at 7:00 PM in the Cornerstone Theater.
Middle School Sounders Game Social on May 6
Middle School students should turn in the signed waiver and $30 in the main office to attend the game at CenturyLink Field with their classmates.
Summer Camp: Counselor-in-Training Program
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Interested students entering grades 9-12 can earn community service hours and should submit applications via email by Friday, May 12.
Early Middle School News
Mothers Tea on May 12
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Mothers are invited to join their children as they present a musical celebration of all creatures great and small on Friday, May 12. Cornerstone Theater doors open at 8:00 AM, and program starts at 9:00 AM.
Class Placement Division Head Connection on May 5
Please join Division Heads Kristen Gephart and Jenn McDonough in the Kindel Library at 2:15 PM as they discuss class placement for grades 1-6 in the next school year.
Welcome to Grade 7: Parent Information Night on May 2
Grade 6 parents, please join us at 7:00 PM in the Kindel Library to learn valuable information about the transition from Early Middle School to Middle School.
Order Memory Books by April 30
Full color, 30-page, hardbound 2016-2017 Memory Books are on sale now for $25 each. There's one for each grade, K-6. Order online by April 30 for the best price.
Lower School News
Growing in Virtue Award
Please congratulate the following student who was recognized at Chapel on April 25:
- Ainsley K., grade 4, for Integrity
Mothers Tea on May 12
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Mothers are invited to join their children as they present a musical celebration of all creatures great and small on Friday, May 12. Cornerstone Theater doors open at 8:00 AM, and program starts at 9:00 AM.
Curious about Cub Scouts? Learn More on May 10
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Boys entering grade K-4 and their parents are invited to Cub Scout Pack 581's monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM. Bring a helmet and bike or scooter.
Class Placement Division Head Connection on May 5
Please join Division Heads Kristen Gephart and Jenn McDonough in the Kindel Library at 2:15 PM as they discuss class placement for grades 1-6 in the next school year.
Order Memory Books by April 30
Full color, 30-page, hardbound 2016-2017 Memory Books are on sale now for $25 each. There's one for each grade, K-6. Order online by April 30 for the best price.
Preschool News
Parent Partner Program on May 3
Join other parents to support one another on the parenting journey next Wednesday, from 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM in the Parent Lounge when we will discuss encouraging autonomy.
Curious about Cub Scouts? Learn More on May 10
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Boys who will be in kindergarten next year and their parents are invited to Cub Scout Pack 581's monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM. Bring a helmet and bike or scooter.
Order Memory Books by April 30
The full color, 30-page, hardbound 2016-2017 Preschool Memory Book is on sale now for $25 each. Order online by April 30 for the best price.
Grizzlies Athletics
Spring Tailgate on May 1
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Come out to Marymoor Park to support our spring sports teams at the Spring Tailgate. Boys baseball, boys soccer, and girls tennis teams will play starting at 3:30 PM.
Baseball Clinches League Championship
On April 21, the Overlake/Bear Creek baseball team defeated King's Way Christian from Vancouver, WA (4-1). On April 22, the Growls defeated Catlin Gabel from Portland, OR (10-1). On April 25 the team defeated University Prep (11-1). On April 26, the Growls clinched their fifth consecutive Emerald City League Championship with another victory over U Prep (6-0) when Overlake's Bryce DeLay pitched a perfect game. He threw for seven innings, allowing 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 walks, and struck out 6. The Growls had 8 hits and did not commit a single error in the field. On April 27, the team defeated Seattle Prep (6-1). Come out on Monday, May 1 for Senior Night and the Spring Tailgate at Marymoor Park. First pitch is at 3:30 PM on Field #5.
Lacrosse Results
On April 20, the Overlake lacrosse team lost a close one to Seattle Academy (8-9). On April 22, the team defeated West Seattle (10-8). On April 24, the Owls defeated Roosevelt (10-4). On April 26, the team lost to Ballard (4-13). Senior Night is next Saturday, May 6 at 2:00 PM at Overlake.
Boys Soccer Results
On April 19, the Grizzlies lost to Bush (0-6). On April 21, Bear Creek and Overlake tied (1-1). On April 25, the Grizzlies lost to Northwest (0-2). Come out on Monday, May 1 for Senior Night and the Spring Tailgate at Marymoor Park. Kick-off is at 4:00 PM on Field #3.
Track & Field Results
On April 22, the track team competed at the King's Invitational at King's HS. The entire team had a very successful day, and many team members had lifetime personal records (PR). Several Grizzlies also earned a spot on the podium. Senior Abby Linnenkohl broke the school record in the triple jump, jumping 31' 10.75". She placed third and jumped a PR in both the triple jump and long jump, and freshman Brielle Baker jumped a PR and placed fifth in the long jump. Sophomore Andrea Markezich placed first and ran a PR in the 3200; she placed second in the 1600 as well. Lifetime PRs were achieved by freshman Jordan Snook (200), Brielle Baker (longjump, 400), sophomores Johnny He (400), Joseph Tsou (1600), Tiffany Cowman (800), Ella Foster (discus and javelin), juniors Ian Lavasseur (800), Michelle Gasiewicz (200), and senior Abby Linnenkohl (jumps, 100).
Girls Tennis Results
On April 21, the tennis team played an exhibition match against Redmond HS. They played pro sets (first to 8 games) and tied (6-6). On April 24, the team traveled to Annie Wright in Tacoma and lost (0-5). Come out and support the team on Senior Night, Friday, May 5, when the team takes on Overlake at Marymoor Park.
Upcoming Events
Athletics Events
Apr 29, 2017
9:00 AM
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