The Bear Facts

On Monday, October 18, during the teacher in-service, the main offices will be closed at both Redmond Campus and Valley Campus.

Bear Creek's chapter of the National Honor Society will partner with Hopelink this fall to host an Un-Food Drive during the week of November 1 – 5. Instead of donating the usual food items, we have been asked by Hopelink to donate specific hygiene products most frequently requested by their clients. Read more for list of requested items.

Vidigami V3 is available to the Bear Creek community! Instructions for installing the new web app and accessing the site are available on MyBC/Parents (see Photos, Videos, and Streaming). Important: First time users must activate their accounts by clicking the "Share Bear Creek Photos" link on the Photos, Videos, and Streaming page.

If you are interested in a Bear Creek education for a child who is not currently attending, and you would like us to consider him or her for the 2022 – 2023 school year, learn how to apply. The application deadline for siblings who wish to be considered for fall 2022 admission is December 13, 2021; all required application checklist items must be submitted by this date.

If you are interested in learning about tuition assistance or to apply for it for the 2022 – 2023 school year, please visit the tuition assistance page on our website.

The health team is currently recruiting RNs for a part-time per diem position. Applicants must have strong clinical skills and some flexibility in their schedules. Pediatric experience preferred but not essential. Read more or contact School Nurse Lea Hysom (lea.hysom@tbcs.org) for more information.

Representatives from 10 colleges and universities will visit virtually with Bear Creek students next week. Students must RSVP in Naviance. Read more for schedule.

Students interested in playing an Upper School winter sport (boys and girls basketball) must attend an interest meeting during activity period on Tuesday, October 19.

I-Fest is coming October 19 – 22, and we need your cooking skills and special talents! Read more for details about how you can help.

Parents of Upper School students interested in playing basketball for Bear Creek this winter are invited to attend an information meeting on Thursday, October 21, at 7:00 p.m. Join the Teams meeting.

Be sure to return the original photos. Order forms are available in the main office and on MyBC/Parents/Forms. Dress uniform required.

Pre-registered juniors and seniors sitting for the SAT School-Day administration must follow these important instructions.

There is no school for grades 9 – 12 students on Thursday and Friday, October 28 and 29, while teachers are holding parent/teacher conferences. Look for email on Monday, October 25, from your child’s teachers to book 5-minute virtual conference appointments.

It's a Neon Disco! Upper School students are invited to come in costume on Saturday evening, October 30, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., in the Main Commons and Gym. Tickets cost $20.

Please complete the online diploma name and gown size form by Friday, November 5. Read more for details.

Senior portrait, baby pictures, and quotes were due to yearbook@tbcs.org by October 15. See flyer for requirements. Please contact Mrs. Plourde (bplourde@tbcs.org) to make arrangements if the items have not been submitted yet.

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.

Register online now for Middle School boys and girls basketball (grades 6 – 8); the registration deadline is Friday, October 22. The first day of practice is Monday, November 1. Schedule your child's physical exam as soon as possible; he/she can't attend the first practice without it!

Be sure to return the original photos. Order forms are available in the main office and on MyBC/Parents/Forms. Dress uniform required.

There is no school for grades 7 and 8 students on Friday, October 29, while teachers are holding parent/teacher conferences. Look for an email from your child’s advisor to book a 15-minute virtual conference appointment.

Middle School drama students perform J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan and Wendy, adapted by Doug Rand, for their immediate families on Tuesday, November 9, and Wednesday, November 10, at 6:00 p.m. Extend family and friends may watch the show via Livestream.

Register online now for Middle School boys and girls basketball (grades 6 – 8); the registration deadline is Friday, October 22. The first day of practice is Monday, November 1. Schedule your child's physical exam as soon as possible; he/she can't attend the first practice without it!

Be sure to return the original photos. Order forms are available in the main office and on MyBC/Parents/Forms. Dress uniform required.

There is no school for grades 5 and 6 students on Friday, October 29, while teachers are holding parent/teacher conferences. Look for an email from your child’s homeroom teacher to book a 20-minute virtual conference appointment.

Please congratulate the following students who were recognized at Chapel on October 12:

• Flynn L., grade 1, for Love
• Ling-Rui., grade 1, for Diligence
• Olaf M., grade 1, for Dependability

Be sure to return the original photos. Order forms are available in the main office and on MyBC/Parents/Forms. Dress uniform required.

On Friday, November 5, no Lower School classes will be held while teachers have an in-service day.

There is no school for grades K – 4 students on Thursday, November 18, and Friday, November 19, while teachers are holding parent/teacher conferences. Check your child's Weekly Classroom Information channel for his/her teacher's post on Monday, October 4, with a link for booking a virtual 20-minute conference appointment.

To celebrate the fall season, Preschool students are invited to dress up in costume on Thursday, October 28, or Friday, October 29. Each class will have a fall party at the end of their class day. Please do not wear costumes with weapons or scary costumes including witches, goblins, ghosts, mummies, etc. Read more for schedule.

On Friday, November 5, no Preschool classes will be held while teachers have an in-service day. The Preschool Office will be closed.