- Early Middle School
- Middle School
Dear Early Middle School and Middle School Parents,
Happy New Year! JanTerm starts today for Middle School students, and Early Middle School students begin their second semester. It is such a delight to see our students enjoying the learning and one another as they hone their abilities to treat each another with dignity and respect and continue to develop in wisdom, compassion, and courage. I am grateful to serve a good God and to labor alongside wonderful faculty. I appreciate the amazing families at Bear Creek and am delighted to work with your children each day.
Academic and College Planning Night: Both Early Middle School and Middle School students and parents are encouraged to attend this special seminar event on Thursday evening, January 17. The keynote panel will include application case studies with representatives from three universities. Sessions that will be of interest to students in grades 5-8 include:
- Upper School Course Registration Workshop (for grade 8 students)
- Middle School Course Registration Workshop (for grade 6-7 students)
- Why the Journey Matters
- The STEM Path to Opportunities
- Let's Talk: Communication as Key to Student Success
- Time Management and Organization
- Innovators in the Image of The Creator
More information and a complete list of breakout sessions is available at www.tbcs.org/planning.
Middle School News
JanTerm: Students may wear free dress, and there is no late start during JanTerm, January 7-17. There is no school on Fridays, January 11 and 18. Contact Director of Student Information Systems James Woollard (jwoollard@tbcs.org) if you have any questions.
Ski & Snowboard Program: The program continues at Stevens Pass Ski Area on Fridays, January 11 and 18. Contact Coach Ryan Byram (rbyram@tbcs.org) if you have any questions.
Middle School Basketball Night: Free food, games, prizes, and more! Join us on Tuesday, January 22 at the girls and boys varsity basketball games! It is western dress theme, and the Middle School teachers have something a little crazy planned for the girls game. Every Middle School student gets a free meal at the Hungry Bear! Let’s cheer on the Grizzlies to victory! Game times are boys JV at 4:00 p.m., girls varsity at 5:45 p.m., boys varsity at 7:30 p.m.
Grade 8 Step Up Days: Grade 8 students and parents who complete the Step Up Survey will be invited to attend a Step Up Day on either Tuesday or Thursday, January 22 or 24 to learn more about the Upper School at Bear Creek. It will be the perfect opportunity to sit in on classes, learn more about extra-curricular opportunities, and hear about our college advising program. The event runs from 8:10 a.m. – 1:05 p.m.; lunch is provided for students. Parents are invited to stay for the first hour for an informational session in the Marilyn R. Nagel Commons.
Grade 8 Academic Advising: Parents unable to attend the Academic and College Planning Night should plan to attend the Upper School Course Planning Workshop on Wednesday, January 23 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. in the Andrea Lairson Library in the Upper School. Academic Advisor Emily Schuldt will lead this informational meeting. There are a few seats still available; sign up online.
Spring Semester Schedules: To view your child’s spring semester schedule, click the "Current Class Schedule" link on the Parent Portal. If your child has a question or request about his or her electives, please contact Registrar James Woollard at jwoollard@tbcs.org or 425-898-1720 ext. 537. Middle School spring semester begins on Tuesday, January 22 after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Report Cards: Middle School fall semester report cards will be posted on the Parent Portal and Student Portal on January 17. Look for report cards on the Classes & Reports tab in both portals. In addition, parents of grade 8 students may find last year's report cards on the Parent Portal by clicking on the Links tab. Contact Registrar James Woollard if you have any questions at jwoollard@tbcs.org or 425-898-1720 ext 537.
Early Middle School News
Early Middle School Division Head Connection: Please join me Thursday, January 10 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. in the C.E. “Ted” Kindel Library. Grade 5 teacher Courtney Cohrs and grade 6 teacher Amy Fowler will join us to share some of the distinctive aspects of the Early Middle School.
Report Cards: Early Middle School fall semester report cards will be posted on the Parent Portal (grades 5 and 6) and Student Portal (grade 6 only) on January 11. Look for report cards on the Classes & Reports tab in both portals. Contact Registrar James Woollard if you have any questions at jwoollard@tbcs.org or 425-898-1720 ext 537.
Early Middle School Spirit T-Shirt Day: Students may wear their Spirit T-shirts on Friday, January 11.
Dads Chapel: Dads of students in grades 5 and 6 are invited to attend Chapel with their children on Tuesday, January 22 from 8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. in the Cornerstone Theater.
Upcoming Events: Please see the website calendar for times and locations.
- January 18: No School and Teacher In-Service Day
- January 21: No School Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
- January 30: All-School Fellowship Breakfast
- February 1: All-School Purple Cape Day for Strong Against Cancer
If you have any questions about anything related to Early Middle School or Middle School, please don't hesitate to ask me or Division Assistant Carol Willard (cwillard@tbcs.org).
Take care,
Jenn McDonough
jmcdonough@tbcs.org
425-898-1720 ext. 229