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Elementary:
- Our second graders learned about democracy through a mock election. Students were able to practice real voting procedures with ballots and voting booths while learning about the responsibilities of being a good citizens.
- Candy Grams are available to order. Students were given the order forms. Candy grams will be delivered on Thursday, February 12th.
- Our Literacy Night is scheduled for February 24th! We will have fun literacy activities from 4:30-6pm. Students will receive a book and get the author, Brad Herzog, to sign it. Join us!
- We are gearing up for March is Reading Month. Check out the calendar for the fun we are planning.
Jr/Sr:
Our Snowcoming King and Queen are Aden Sloan and Sophia Lakies! The Prince and Princess are Zain Qahwash and Breilla Breton. Congratulations!
Thank you to our class advisors and parents who helped so much during Snowcoming week. The events and hallway decorations we amazing.
The coed Middle school wrestlers had a strong weekend with the girls ending in 2nd place and boys ending in 5th place.
We have a parent meeting for our 10th graders on February 19th to discuss potential pathways for your student. Please see the attached flyer for details.
- Thank you to all of our families for showing up to conferences. We appreciate the partnership to help all of our students succeed.
- We want to recognize the nominations for our Unsung Hero initiative to recognize those who constantly go above and beyond for our students, staff, and district. You make a difference. Thank you for being you and impact the youth of Bellevue Community schools: Ashley Russell!
Successful Bond Refinancing
- The district refinanced older bonds to take advantage of lower interest rates, replacing debt that cost about 5% interest with new bonds costing about 2.93%, while still paying everything off by 2037.
- After costs, the refinancing will save the district about $1.65 million in interest, equal to $1.39 million in today’s dollars (about 11% of the refinanced amount).
- The refinancing also allows the district to pay off its School Bond Loan Fund loan one year earlier, avoiding an estimated $349,000 in additional interest.
- In total, the district is projected to save about $2 million, with no increase to the bond millage rate, and increased future bonding capacity
Happy February, everyone!
We’ve officially wrapped up the first week of the month, and it’s been great to see the energy back in our buildings after all the crazy weather we had in January. From classrooms to hallways to after-school activities, there’s a lot of good work happening every day, and it doesn’t go unnoticed.
This past week, we held Parent-Teacher Conferences, and I want to thank everyone who helped make them successful. These conversations are critical and reflect the strong partnership between our schools and families. A special thank you to our teachers and staff for the extra time and preparation, and to our families for engaging in these conversations focused on student success.
February may be a shorter month. Thank you to our staff for continuing to show up for students with flexibility and commitment, and thank you to our families and community for your ongoing support.
As we head into the next few weeks, let’s keep the momentum going and continue working together to make Bellevue a great place to learn and grow.
Have a great weekend, and thanks for all you do!
Standards vs Rules
"Rules are for people who can't follow directions. Standards are for people who aspire to do special things" Tim Corbin
As part of the MTSS process, we use surveys to gather continuous feedback. The Coaching Effectiveness Survey was shared this past week, and we encourage you to take a few moments to complete it. Your voice is essential—it helps us celebrate successes, identify needs, and remove barriers to continued growth.
The District Implementation Team (DIT) will conduct a district-wide data analysis on February 18. This analysis will include survey feedback, fidelity measures, NWEA data, intervention data, attendance, behavior, and Early Warning Indicator information. The results will be used to update our implementation plan and action steps aligned with our MICIP plan and partnership agreement, ensuring our goals remain clearly prioritized for the success of both students and staff.
Thank you for your time and continued commitment.
