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Dear BFPP Families,

Happy Spring! It is wonderful to be starting spring break with some sunshine. I hope this next week is full of adventure...or rest...whatever it is you are needing most! When we return there will be just 3 months left in this academic school year, but we all know that the learning doesn't stop then.

With Spring comes the time for transitions, we are finishing off this year and looking forward into next year. To help us, we are asking you to participate in this survey:

https://forms.office.com/r/6C8GUWuv6m

Please take 5-10 minutes to share your insights and input. We will look at the data both in the TPEST (The Parent Enrichment Schedule Team) and staff collaborative times.

Warmly,

Dr. K

April 1st-5th: Spring Break

Tues. April 9th 12-2pm: Spring Cleaning!

Wed. April 10th 11am: TPEST Meeting in Global Citizen Room

Thurs. April 11th 11am: Family Panel Info Meeting

Fri. April 12th 2-2:30pm: 5th Grade Outdoor School Parent Meeting

April 22nd-26th 12:30-2:30pm: Library Closed for SBA Testing

April 23rd & 24th: School Pictures

Thurs. April 25th 11-12:30pm: Kindy & New Family Open House

Thurs. May 9th at 1pm: Talent Show

Mon. May 20th 10-12pm: Science Fair

Wed. May 22nd 6-7pm: School Board Linkage Meeting w/Homeschool Families

Carrie is returning from leave and will therefore be offering two new enrichment classes. If you are interested in adding either (or both) of these classes to your schedule, please let your Learning Plan Partner know.

These classes will start the week of April 15th.

What do you DO, KNOW or LOVE that you’d be willing to share with us?

We’re always on the lookout for amazing humans who want to share their energy, funds of knowledge, and creative genius with us! Remember, the power of community comes from all of US! With this in mind, we’ve created a pathway for you to share your ideas about partnering with us HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/3RH2R20PH8

Many hands make for light work and more fun! Come and lend a hand in cleaning, organizing and sprucing up our shared community spaces: Family Lounge, Communicator Room, and Library. Meet in the Communicator Room and we'll go from there!

Spring Cleaning on Tuesday, April 9th at 12-2pm

The next TPEST (The Parent Enrichment Schedule Team) meeting is on Wednesday, April 10th at 11am in Global Citizen Room. If you're interested, we welcome you to join us to review and offer feedback on the enrichment class schedule.

BFPP Parent Panel: Who We Are and Why We Do This

This workshop is being created to showcase the MANY amazing families who are among our community and committed to the dynamic work of home learning. This is an opportunity to gather to share our stories about how we are living, loving, and nurturing our kids. This is an opportunity to explore how other families approach this unique work of home learning and nest it in the great support of this diverse community .

• April: TBA
• Curious about being part of the panel or helping to organize it? Please join us for an informational meeting on Thursday, April 11th at 11:00am in the Performer Creator Room

Students in grades 3-8 will be taking state assessments this spring to measure English language arts (ELA), mathematics and science proficiency.

The SBA is an opt-in assessment at BFPP. Which means you need to sign up your student to take the assessment and be prepared to attend the sessions on site if your student will need support from you.

BFPP assessment dates are as follows. The assessment is ON SITE in the library.
April 22nd 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm ELA CAT/ELA PT 1 Grades 3-8
April 23rd 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm ELA PT 2 Grades 3-8
April 24th 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm MATH CAT/MATH PT Grades 3-8
April 26th 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Grades 5 & 8 ONLY.

You can sign up for the SBA HERE STARTING APRIL 9TH AT 9AM.

Sign up closes April 17th at 9am.

Click here to reserve your 10 minute session. Email Lynn with questions!

Our Open House for incoming kindergarten families as well as all interested newcomers will be April 25th at 11-12:30pm. We are looking for volunteers and helpers to greet new families and lead tours. If you'd like to help, please connect with Sam and/or Kate.

Click here to sign up online!

Questions? Contact Erica Wolverton or Laura McGough.

Questions? Please contact Juliana West.

Please mark your calendars. Dr. Baker and the School Board will be holding a Linkage meeting with homeschooling families on May 22nd at 6-7pm. More information to come.

The Lost & Found is bursting. Take a look and find what you didn't know you've been missing! After April 11th, items will be donated.

Calling all 7th grade parents! BFPP mom Gretchen Anderson is planning a 2025 family-led 8th grade trip for this year's 7th graders.

If you're interested, please attend an information and planning meeting on Tuesday, April 23rd at 12pm in the library. Please email Gretchen with questions.

Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m. at WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage

BFPP has reserved 60 seats for this free WWU Dance Performance Educational Matinee. Performed by WWU Dance students, this show will introduce students to the grace and athleticism of dance and the power of storytelling through movement.

RSVP here if your family would like to attend.

Click here for details on other BFPP Clubs.

Please email the instructor, Juliet, for registration info.

The Fairhaven Program offers three summer camps in Bellingham for teenagers who love to read: 1) Shakespeare in the Woods, 2) The Writing Life: Stories of Flannery O'Connor and Franz Kafka, and 3) The Writing Life: Borges by the Bay. Each is an opportunity to read great literature with friends, learn the habits and skills of intellectual life, and enjoy the wonders of the Pacific Northwest in the summertime. The camps are run by Donald Antenen, a BFPP dad.

Register now!

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible in the continental United States.

Check out this exploratorium website for all the details!

NASA has a cool simulator so even if you aren't traveling to the path of totality, you can see what's happening with the eclipse in real time.

Do you have something to share with our BFPP community? We're always on the lookout for events, resources, and opportunities of interest to our families. Please email your newsletter submissions to Heidi Zollner.

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