The Bear Facts

On Monday, May 30, there will be no classes held in observance of Memorial Day. The school offices will be closed.

Summer Camp registration is open! This summer we are offering a limited selection of sports-only camps. Registration and details online at www.tbcs.org/summer. Camps are for just for Bear Creek's students (re-enrolled and newly enrolled) in grades 1 – 12.

In lieu of class photos, our photographer has created 2021 – 2022 class collages. Download the image (free) or order a print (8x10, $10) of your child's class from Nation Photography. The site password is grizzlypride.

The last day to check out library books is Friday, May 20. All P – 8 library materials checked out by Bear Creek students, parents, faculty, and staff are due Friday, May 27, to facilitate completion of the annual inventory. Upper School students must return materials by May 31. Thank you!

The PTF is pleased to collect items for a fall Used Uniform Sale and is taking your donations. Drop off clean and gently worn DENNIS-brand items at the Farmhouse, Monday, June 6 – Wednesday, June 8. Read more for a list of items accepted.

Back-to-School Registration will launch this summer; be on the lookout for an email in mid-July. Get ready to update your Household Profile, electronically sign all the documents in our Magnus Health portal, and upload any paper forms by Thursday, August 4.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a Back-to-School Family Picnic on the afternoon of Saturday, August 27, on Owens Field. Reconnect with friends and meet our new Bear Creek families and students. There will be plenty of food and fun activities for all ages. Watch your email for more details in August.

Eight Bear Creek photography students and eleven photographs were recognized by the 2022 Washington State High School Photography Contest. Ten photos received a Select rating (top 10% of the category), and one photo by senior Tiger Liu received Finalist rating (top 18 photos in the category). Read more to see a slideshow of the recognized photography.

Seniors may pick up caps and gowns in the Upper School front office beginning June 2, after all textbooks, library books, team uniforms, and blazers are returned, and all school fees, including lunch account balances, are paid. Please be sure to have the gown ironed or professionally pressed before it is worn at Commencement. 

Grades 9 – 11 final exams will be held on Monday, June 6, and Tuesday, June 7. Students are only required to attend during the periods when they are sitting for exams. Read more for times and details.

On June 6 – 9, the members of the Class of 2022 will present their Senior Capstone Projects (presentation schedule). Each senior may invite up to six guests to attend his/her presentation. Guests should allow time to complete the check-in process and COVID-19 screening questionnaire when they enter the Upper School building.

Please contact Athletics Director Chad Pohlman (cpohlman@tbcs.org) if your child plays a WIAA sanctioned sport outside of Bear Creek (e.g., football, wrestling, swimming, diving, softball, etc.). We would like to recognize him/her at our annual Athletics Banquet.

Senior class families are invited to attend An Evening of Honors on Thursday, June 9, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., on Owens Field. Each senior may invite up to 8 guests. Please register online by May 25. Read more for additional information.

Class of 2022 Commencement will be held Saturday, June 11, 2:00 p.m., on Owens Field. Each senior may invite up to 8 guests. Register online for a one seating area for your entire party by May 25.

The latest from the Office of Academic and College Advising for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors is posted in Naviance Student. Please email Ayoleida Paramo (aparamo@tbcs.org) if you cannot access Naviance Student or need the parent credentials again.

At the division-level bee on Friday, May 11, grade-level winners, Brian Z., grade 5, Joseph S., grade 6, and Stephen Z., grade 7, competed for the title of Middle School Spelling Bee Champion. Congratulations to Stephen Zhou on his spelling prowess!

Middle School drama students are excited to present an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20. The performances will be held in the Diamond Performing Arts Center. Read more to learn how to enjoy the production.

The 2021 – 2022 Accelerated Reader (AR) Program ends on Friday, May 20, at midnight. AR Point Club members will be recognized at honors assemblies in June.

Parents are invited to join V.P. for Academic Affairs Karen Blankenbeckler, Division Head Jenn McDonough, and Dean of Students Nathan Pettit for conversation about the happenings in Early Middle School/Middle School. Join the Q&A on Tuesday, May 24, at 11:00 a.m.

The Middle School Band Spring Concert will be held Tuesday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the Upper School's Diamond Performing Arts Center. Read more to learn how to attend.

The Middle School Spring Band Concert will be held Tuesday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper School's Diamond Performing Arts Center. Read more to learn how to attend.

On Friday, May 27, grades 7 and 8 students will participate in our annual service day at SAMBICA camp and conference center on West Lake Sammamish Parkway in Bellevue. Transportation is not provided. Upload the liability release to the health portal by May 9. Read more for details.

The 2021 – 2022 Accelerated Reader (AR) Program ends on Friday, May 20, at midnight. AR Point Club members will be recognized at honors assemblies in June.

Parents are invited to join V.P. for Academic Affairs Karen Blankenbeckler, Division Head Jenn McDonough, and Dean of Students Nathan Pettit for conversation about the happenings in Early Middle School/Middle School. Join the Q&A on Tuesday, May 24, at 11:00 a.m.

Please congratulate the following students who were recognized at Chapel on May 17:

• Kate K., kindergarten, for Gentleness
• Ava P., kindergarten, for Joyfulness

The 2021 – 2022 Accelerated Reader (AR) Program ends on Friday, May 20, at midnight. AR Point Club members will be recognized at honors assemblies in June.