BFPP NEWS
Friday, November 3rd, 2023
Principal's Corner
It definitely feels like fall...especially in the building. The maintenance and facilities department is still working on our boiler. I am balancing between being optimistic about the part they are fabricating and realistic about potential of it not working. I believe that everyone is doing what they can given the situation. A big thanks to our teachers who keep persevering through the cold, as well as the students and families who are finding ways to keep the heart of BFPP as warm as ever. Our community is amazing! I'll keep you posted on any developments.
All the best,
Kate
Typed as I huddle near the space heater, with extra layers, hot tea and fingerless gloves!
Mark Your Calendars!
Monday, Nov. 6th: Scholastic Book Orders Due
Friday, November 10th: Veteran's Day Observed- No School
Wednesday, Nov. 15th 1-2pm: Come & Connect Adult Cooking Demonstration
Thursday, December 14th: Winter Craft Fair
Parent/Child Literacy Coaching
This small group of parents and kids meets weekly with Teacher Carrie Vining to coach parents alongside their 2nd or 3rd grade reader. We work together to systematically go through letters/sounds, a sequence of phonics rules, practicing sight words and leveled readers. Parents learn how to support their emerging reader at home with tactile/kinesthetic methods that come from Orton Gillingham. This class pairs well with families who already use All About Reading or are willing to use this curriculum at home on a regular basis. This class meets every Monday from 9:00-9:55am. Please contact Carrie Vining if you are interested in finding out more information.
Creative Connections for Adults
Here is the weekly ongoing schedule for our year long connection and creativity opportunities for adults:
One-Off Wednesday Events
*Please check bulletin board outside the kitchen for ongoing opportunities.
Come and Connect Cooking Demonstration with Teacher Kristy Tice and Parent Megan Renkart on Wednesday, November 15 from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
We love to cook, and we’d like to share our joy with you! Please join us next week as we make a couple of our favorite recipes: Butternut ginger soup with homemade parmesan crisps. This is for adults only because you matter too! The meal is provided, but donations are gratefully accepted to help Megan and Kristy with costs. We will demonstrate how to make the meal and we will enjoy it together. RSVP is required so that we know how much to buy and prepare. Please e-mail Kristy if you will be joining us.
*If you are a parent interested in offering a creative one-off or an ongoing creative connection group, please reach out to Erica or Sammy.
Volunteer Badge Process
1) Fill out the volunteer program form.
(4 GREEN check marks will indicate you completed all steps)
2) Once you have received an approval email, let Peggy know that you have been approved.
3) Give Peggy one week to get your badge printed.
4) Check the Volunteer Badge list located above the Family Mailboxes, to see if your badge is ready. If your name is listed that means your badge is in your mailbox.
Scholastic Book Order
Last call for Scholastic Book Orders!
Please place your online order by Monday, November 6th.
New to ordering? Here’s how:
1. Go online to: https://clubs.scholastic.com/
2. Click on 'Connect to a Teacher' and use our zip code (98225) and school name (Bellingham Fmly Prtnrshp Prog) to connect to a teacher (Zollner, Heidi).
3. Create an account.
4. Shop the flyers and pay online for your order. You can choose from any and all of the many different flyers available.
5. Please email Heidi Zollner and let her know you've ordered so we can arrange pick up/delivery of your books.
6. Books should arrive at school by the week of Thanksgiving.
Thanks for supporting our school's library with your purchase!
Every purchase earns us free books and other goodies for our school.
We'll have book ordering opportunities 3 times through the year.
WWU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performance
Friday, November 17 at 12:30pm at the WWU Concert Hall
BFPP has reserved 60 seats to the upcoming WWU Symphony Orchestra performance of Spirit Chief Names the Animal People.
Your whole family is invited to this free performance or Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s Spirit Chief Names the Animal People, which tells the traditional Okanagan story of Coyote’s ill-fated attempts to beat Bear, Salmon, and Eagle to win the best name before the arrival of humankind. This 45-minute program also includes the frenetic Sensemayá by Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas, inspired by an Afro-Cuban ritual for killing a snake.
Please click here for detailed info and to reserve your seats.
5th Grade Corner
5th grade students are invited to participate in some organized events on Fridays. Coming up we have some watershed-related field trips.
Fill out this form to indicate your interest in attending any of the activities. Events will also be posted outside the Innovator Room. Please contact Teacher Marci with questions.
BFPP Winter Craft Fair 12/14
FAMILY-LED CLUBS
Student/Parent-driven clubs are an integral part of BFPP. We have several clubs underway!
-NanoWriMo Club
-Hiking Club
-Pokemon Club
-Math Clubs
-Future City Clubs
-Wednesday Dungeons & Dragons Club
-Thursday Dungeons & Dragons Club
To see the details of current BFPP clubs, click here. You can find this list in the links at the bottom of each newsletter.
*Clubs do not have a sign-in North Star option. Families should plan on remaining on campus during club activities.*
Interested in starting a club? Spend some time thinking about the Topic, Purpose, and Format of your club. Then contact Heidi Zollner or Principal Kate with your idea.
Check out our new bike racks!
Celebrate the Season with Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Thursday, December 7th from 6:30-7:30pm
BFPP's neighbors at Our Savior Lutheran Church have invited us to Celebrate the Holiday Season through music. Join them on 12/7 from 6:30-7:30 for festive music and light refreshments.
If you are interested in singing or playing an instrument for this event, please contact Laurel Vodopich at 360-223-6363.
BFPP Student EZ Spain Reads at Village Books In February
Sunday, 02/11/2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Author E.Z. Spain, BFPP 6th grader, is coming to the Village Books Readings Gallery where he'll share his Foofy the Fox series! You can find his books in the BFPP library, or visit him at www.ez-spain.com.
Newsletter Contributions Welcome!
Do you have something to share with our BFPP community? Please email your newsletter submissions to Heidi Zollner.