The Bear Facts 4-13-18

Important News and Announcements

Spring Tailgate on April 24

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.

Used Uniform Flash Sale on April 19-20

Click "Read more" for all the details about how to donate items to or where/when to purchase items at PTF's used uniform "flash" sale next week!

With over 260 campers already registered, Bear Creek's Summer Camp is filling up fast. Hurry to grab your child's spot! We offer half-day and full-day camps geared toward students entering preschool all the way through high school. Register your child for a summer of fun at www.tbcs.org/summer. All camps are open to the general public.

Bear Creek Preschool Celebrates 10 Years

Bear Creek Preschool turns 10 this year, and we are having an open house to celebrate our first decade. We hope you will join in the fun on Thursday, April 26 from 3;00 PM to 5:00 PM at Valley Campus. Please RSVP.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast on April 20, 21, 28

Be our guest at Bear Creek's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast on April 20, 21, and 28 in the new Performing Arts Center! Over 80 Upper School band, choir, and drama students will take the stage together! Seating is limited. Purchase your tickets online ($5 students, $10 adults) at www.tbcs.org/beauty.

Upper School News

Bear Creek Takes First Place in Programming Contest

Competing on March 31 at the TeamsCode Mercer Island HS Programming Contest, junior Peter Li, sophomore Nelson Sun, and freshman Christina Stepin won first place in the advanced division for Bear Creek.

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on April 18

Bear Creek's chapter of the National Honor Society will hold its annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00 PM in the Nagel Commons. Seniors will be honored and new members inducted.

Northwest University Concurrent Credit Presentation on May 2

Upper School parents and students are invited to meet with Joan Tate, Lead Enrollment Counselor at Northwest University, on Wednesday, May 2 at 8:10 AM in the Andrea Lairson Library to learn about their Concurrent Credit Program and the new partnership with Bear Creek. Please RSVP.

Hurry! RSVP for the Bear Creek Athletics Banquet

On April 27 our 2017-2018 Grizzlies sports teams and athletes will be recognized and honored at the annual Athletics Banquet. Tickets available online at tbcs.org/athleticsbanquet. RSVP ASAP to ensure we have an accurate headcount. Sponsored by the Grizzlies Booster Club.

Fall Sports Interest Meetings on April 25

Students in grades 9-11 interested in playing an Upper School fall sport (boys and girls cross country, boys golf, girls soccer, boys tennis, and volleyball) should attend an interest meeting on Wednesday, April 25 at 12:05 PM in Upper School classrooms.

April College Advising Newsletters

Please log in to read the April newsletters for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors posted in Family Connection.

Summer Camp: Counselor-in-Training Applications Due May 11

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program needs students entering grades 9-12. Students can earn community service hours which may count toward the 100-hour Upper School community service graduation requirement. All submissions should be completed electronically using the fillable application and sent via email no later than Friday, May 11. Read more for application and additional details.

SAT and ACT Practice Tests on June 12-13

Middle School and Upper School students may register for a complimentary SAT and ACT practice test administered at school in June by Compass Education Group, an independent test preparation company.

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 May 11.

Middle School News

Fall Sports Interest Meetings on April 25

Students in grade 8 interested in playing an Upper School fall sport (boys and girls cross country, boys golf, girls soccer, boys tennis, and volleyball) should attend an interest meeting on Wednesday, April 25 at 12:05 PM in Upper School classrooms.

Summer Camp: Counselor-in-Training Applications Due May 11

SAT and ACT Practice Tests on June 12-13

Middle School and Upper School students may register for a complimentary SAT and ACT practice test administered at school in June by Compass Education Group, an independent test preparation company.

Bear Creek Plus: Sign Up for Fourth Quarter Classes

Sign up your child for the following Q4 classes that start the week of April 9 and run through the end of May: Extended Day (K-2), Homework Help (3-8), Intro to STEM Using LEGO (K-2), Made Sewing (2-6), Smart with Art (1-6), Mandarin (K-8), Rainy Day Dinner Club (1-5, 3-5), Chess4Life (K-6). Find out more information and register for classes at tbcs.org/plus.

Early Middle School News

Leader of the Week

Please congratulate the following student who was recognized at Chapel on April 10:

Harry D., grade 6, for Integrity

Order Your Child's 2017-2018 Memory Book by April 30

Don't delay, place your memory book order by April 30! Check your account online to determine if you already ordered a memory book (see Billing Account button on new Parent Portal). Read more for details on checking your account.

ParentNet for Grades K-6 on April 19

ParentNet invites parents of students in grades K-6 to a facilitated conversation on Thursday, April 19 in the Farmhouse from 8:35 AM - 10:15 AM. Parenting topic(s) most pertinent to attendees will be discussed.

Bear Creek Plus: Sign Up for Fourth Quarter Classes

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on April 16 and 17 in your child's classroom. Sign up online for conference appointments using the links available on the Parent Page.

Lower School News

Order Your Child's 2017-2018 Memory Book by April 30

Welcome to Early Middle School on April 25

Grade 4 parents are invited to join Early Middle School Division Head Jenn McDonough on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 PM in the Kindel Library to learn valuable information about the transition from Lower School to Early Middle School.

ParentNet for Grades K-6 on April 19

Bear Creek Plus: Sign Up for Fourth Quarter Classes

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on April 16 and 17 in your child's classroom. Sign up online for conference appointments using the links available on the Parent Page.

Preschool News

Love and Logic on April 25

Bear Creek Preschool presents the another in our popular Parenting Topics and Tips series. Don't miss Love and Logic with Kristen Gephart on Wednesday, April 25. RSVP online at www.tbcs.org/parentingtopics.

Kindergarten Parent Welcome and Orientation on April 26 or 27

If your child will attend kindergarten at Bear Creek next fall, please plan to attend Parent Welcome and Orientation on April 26 or April 27 at 9:00 AM in the Kindel Library in the Main Building at Redmond Campus. Please RSVP for the date you plan to attend.

Order Your Child's 2017-2018 Memory Book by April 30

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on April 16 and 17 in your child's classroom. Sign up online for conference appointments using the links available on the Parent Page.

Parent Partner Program on Wednesdays

Come join other parents to support one another on the parenting journey. We gather 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

Girls Tennis Results

On April 12, the girls tennis team lost to Bush (0-5).

Track & Field Results

At the league meet on March 28, junior Andrea Markezich placed first in the 400M (1:03) as did senior JJ Finan, sophomore Ryan Chappelle, sophomore Jordan Snook, and senior Ian Levasseur in the boys 4x100M relay (46.5).

Competing in the 3200M race on April 6 at the 2018 Arcadia Invitational in Southern California, one of the most competitive track meets in the country, juniors Andrea (10:57.92) and Olivia (10:58.94) Markezich both set personal records and another new school record. Congratulations!