Important News and Announcements
Senior Art Show Reception on February 23
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The senior art show can be viewed at the Kirkland Arts Center February 20-24. Advanced Studio Art students will have a special reception on Friday, February 23 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Learn more at www.tbcs.org/artshow. Read more for parking information.
Auction 2018: Best of Live Tickets on Sale After Mid-Winter Break
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Purchase a Best of Live ticket - only $100 - for a chance to win the Live Auction Item of your choice. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, February 27 in the main offices.
Moms in Prayer on February 28
All moms desiring to pray for our children, teachers, and school are invited on Wednesday morning, February 28 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM in the Valley Campus Parent Lounge (Room 2).
New Parent, Student, and Faculty Portals Released
Over Mid-Winter Break, Bear Creek will roll out redesigned Student, Parent, and Faculty Portals. The underlying functionality is unchanged, but the home screen text links have been converted to user-friendly buttons and the primary colors have been changed to green and white. Functionality on mobile devices has been improved.
Sign Up Online for Summer Camp
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Bear Creek's Summer Camp online registration is now open! We offer half-day and full-day camps geared toward students entering preschool all the way through high school. Camps run five days, June 11 - August 17. Register online at www.tbcs.org/summer.
Upper School News
More 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Adding to last week's announcement, juniors Michelle Tan and Alicia Stepin were also recognized in the 2018 Washington State Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Read more for details.
Study Skills: Time Management on March 5
Upper School students are invited to join Ms. Carhart for study skills sessions each Monday afternoon in March. Read more for details.
Career Exploration Panel: Non-Profit Organizations on March 7
Upper School students are invited to attend March Madness Career Exploration Panels on Wednesday mornings in March from 8:10 AM - 8:50 AM in the Andrea Lairson Library. Read more for March 7 panelist bios.
NHS Applications Due March 16
Students in grades 10-12 with a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or above and who are not already National Honor Society members have been invited to apply for membership. Submit all forms and letters of recommendation to Mrs. Bergin by Friday, March 16. Read more for details.
Understand and Compare Financial Aid Award Letters on February 28
Sarah Faulk from Grand Canyon University will walk parents through their children's individual financial award offers (please bring) and answer questions about the financial aspects of college. Join us in the Andrea Lairson Library at 8:10 AM on Wednesday, February 28.
Senior Families RSVP for An Evening of Honors
An Evening of Honors for seniors and their families will be held on June 8 at 7:00 PM. Please RSVP by April 13.
Division Head Connection for Senior Parents on February 27
Parents of seniors are encouraged to attend the Division Head Connection on Tuesday, February 27 at 8:30 AM in the Andrea Lairson Library. There are many details to share about Senior Blast as well as Senior Capstone Projects and other year end events.
Middle School News
Middle School Math Team Competes
On February 9 and 10, the Middle School math team participated in the Math is Cool and MATHCOUNTS competitions. Read more for all the details.
Early Middle School News
Photos Needed for 2017-2018 Memory Books: Upload Before Mid-Winter Break
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Do you want to see more photos of your child in this year's memory book? Please upload the pictures on your computer or phone to Vidigami before Mid-Winter Break. Read more for details.
Does Your Child Play Community Sports?
The Athletics Department would like to compile information about sports participation and interest in grades K-5. Learn more and take the survey.
Sign Up for Battle of the Books
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Students in grades 4, 5, and 6 are invited to sign up for Battle of the Books by February 28. This annual event will be held in the Ida Lairson Library and Kindel Library on April 17.
Lower School News
Growing in Virtue Awards
Please congratulate the following students who were recognized at Chapel on February 13:
- Rory C., grade 3, for Dependability
- Reed H., grade 1, for Responsibility
Photos Needed for 2017-2018 Memory Books: Upload Before Mid-Winter Break
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Do you want to see more photos of your child in this year's memory book? Please upload the pictures on your computer or phone to Vidigami before Mid-Winter Break. Read more for details.
Does Your Child Play Community Sports?
The Athletics Department would like to compile information about sports participation and interest in grades K-5. Learn more and take the survey.
Sign Up for Battle of the Books
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Students in grades 4, 5, and 6 are invited to sign up for Battle of the Books by February 28. This annual event will be held in the Ida Lairson Library and Kindel Library on April 17.
Preschool News
Parent Partner Program on Wednesdays
Come join other parents to support one another on the parenting journey. Join us weekly on Wednesdays at 11:45 AM in the Parent Lounge. Topics vary depending upon specific needs expressed by the parents in attendance.
Grizzlies Athletics
Basketball All-League Honors
Congratulations to junior Trevor McRae who was named to the Emerald City League (ECL) All-League First Team and to senior Alyson Wong who was named to the ECL All-League Second Team.
Boys Basketall Results
On February 10, the boys basketball season came to an end when the team lost to Seattle Academy in an Emerald City League wild card playoff game (52-54). Sophomore Jace Blankenbeckler scored 15 points. Junior Trevor McRae scored 23 points and made 10 rebounds.
Upcoming Events
Feb 28, 2018
8:10 AM - 8:50 AM
Andrea Lairson Library
Athletics Events
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