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Dear BFPP Families,

It's time for mid-year conversations and second semester registration. Next week and the final week of January are set aside for learning partner meetings. You will have a chance to meet with your learning partner and reflect on the year so far and make some plans for the rest of the academic year.

Also, we will hold registration for second semester. Please look at the dates below. Many classes are continuing, some with the same students and some you need to recommit and register for. There are also a few new offerings. You can tell if your class is continuing by looking at the dates in AL*e.

Take some time over the next few days to make sure you can log into AL*e. At the bottom of every newsletter, you will find links with instructions on how to log-in and how to register.

Below is the schedule, as we believe it to be in this moment. We tried to maintain grade blocks that were already established. You will also notice a lot of clubs, workshops and creative connections.

Reach out with questions or if you need help logging in.

In partnership, Principal Kate

• The registration window starts at 8:00am on the 1/28 and continues through 1/29.
• The mid-year registration is open enrollment, meaning we don't set a limit as students are already registered for some classes. We continue to recommend that families are on campus 2 or less days. Please don't overload your schedule and hold spots. There are many families that would love to add classes to their schedule too!
• Waitlists will be on 1/30 in the Collaborator Room. We can't hold spots during the open registration window so the waitlists will begin the day after.

1/20-1/22: No School

Thurs. 1/23-Fri. 1/31: Learning Plan Meetings ~ No Classes

Mon. 1/27, 10-12pm: One-Point Perspective Drawing Workshop

Tues, 1/28, 12pm: Staff Appreciation Potluck

Tues. 1/28-Wed. 1/29: Registration for SEM2 Enrichment Classes

Wed. 1/29, 10-12pm: One-Point Perspective Drawing Workshop

Thurs. 1/30: Waitlists available for SEM2 Enrichment Classes

Mon. 2/3: 2nd Semester Enrichment Classes Begin

Mon. 2/3, 12:30-1:30: Programming Club Begins

Mon. 2/3, 2-3pm: Physics Club Begins

Interested in speaking some Spanish? There is lots of room in the 6-8 grade Spanish class, on Mondays from 12:30-1:25. This is a fun, low-stress class which focuses on simple conversation, common vocabulary and basic grammar. We also delve into cultural studies including music, art, geography, etc. I hope to see some new faces next semester!

--Maestra Carol

Tuesday, January 28th at noon

Let's fuel our teachers and staff with yummy snacks and drinks while they meet with families, update learning plans, and prep for second semester classes.

Sign up here to bring an item or donate $5 to potluck supplies.

Thank you in advance! The staff are always SO appreciative of our potlucks. My favorite part is seeing the unique and yummy items families bring!

-Heidi

During the week of Mid-Year Conversations

Monday, 1/27 3rd-5th 10-12noon in the Fort OR

Wednesday, 1/29 6th-8th 10-12noon in the Fort

One-Point Perspective Drawing Workshop- 1 session

Learn how to make your drawings come to life with one-point perspective! In this fun and creative class, you’ll discover how to use a vanishing point and horizon line to create the illusion of depth and space on paper. Step by step, you’ll design your own city street, mastering the basics of perspective drawing along the way. By the end of the class, you’ll have a completed artwork that shows off your new skills! Perfect for young artists ready to take their drawings to the next level.

Offered by Tara

Email Staci at Recreation Northwest with questions or to RSVP.

Join us for two new clubs at BFPP for ages 10 and up - starting February 3rd!

Computer Programming: Mondays 12:30 - 1:30 starting Feb 3rd
Learn how websites are built, build your own and make them interactive! We'll start off by learning HTML and CSS and then start learning JavaScript. All you need is a laptop and a desire to learn. Parents are welcome to join us.

Physics with CrunchLabs: Mondays 2:00 - 3:00 starting Feb 3rd
Mark Rober is now offering a physics class and we'd love to work through it with other families: https://www.crunchlabs.com/pages/class-unit-1 watch videos and do experiments together. It starts with Forces and Motion.

Both clubs are at BFPP downstairs in the Multi-purpose Room.

Contact Josh Shupack to sign up or with questions: yNaught@gmail.com

We're looking for recommendations and suggestions for new titles for our library! Please visit our library catalog to see what's available, and then email Sheri your suggestions or fill out the request form on the library catalog home page.

Order your BFPP T-shirts and zip-up hoodies!

Ordering info here: https://forms.office.com/r/aLq1cbxP5q

T-shirts are Bella+Canvas 3001. Size Chart

Zip hoodies are Bella+Canvas 3739. Size Chart

Questions? Ask Meredith!

The sock drive is off to a great start! The Leadership in Action class is collecting new socks for the school district's Family Resource Center until January 31st. Look for the donation bin and dresser on the main floor. A big thank you to all who've donated!

Calling all 5th graders! The last year of elementary school brings with it a number of special events- Mountain School, 5th Grade Track Meet, puberty presentations, and more!

Please fill out this form to indicate your interest in participating in some or all of these opportunities.

If your child (ages 4 and up) is interested in taking an Aikido class, there is the potential for a class to be offered on Tuesdays, from 4:30-5:30, at the Aikido Peace Education Center (1101 N State St #200). A minimum of 10 students is needed for the class to run. Adults are welcome to take the class with their child/children.

If you are interested, and for more information, please contact Rob haradancerob@gmail.com, or fill out the contact form on their website: https://www.haradance.net/contact . Hopefully we can get enough interest to run a class! Thank you! ~Siv Spain

Whatcom Hills Waldorf School is excited to announce an all-ages community event with Baba the Storyteller on Tuesday, January 21st at 6:30pm at Bellingham High School! Entry is by suggested donation (just to help us cover the cost of the venue) and should not be a barrier - all are welcome!

Baba the Storyteller is one of the few recognized U.S. born practitioners of the ancient West African storytelling craft known as Jaliyaa, and has received numerous awards for his work as a folklorist, musician, storyteller, and community leader.

The Coding and Robotics Club has a brand new class! Drone Club for elementary school kids meets on Thursdays at 2pm or Fridays at 3:30pm and is full of challenges, teamwork, exciting flight simulation, coding and more! Combine Larrabee pick up at noon with this 2pm class for a STEM-tastic Thursday afternoon. The Coding Club is also offering new classes in AI and App Creating and Robotic Engineering. Check it out here and email with questions!

Newsletter contributions always welcome! Please send items of interest to our school community to Heidi Zollner.

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