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Dear BFPP Families,

I am filled with warmth and subdued excitement (in true Bellingham fashion). Between the many greetings, Theatre Showcase and Craft Fair, BFPP is a vibrant and thriving community full of love and creativity.

Winter break is an opportunity for family, fun, renewal and SNOW (at least I hope so!). When we return we will be closing in on the end of first semester. There will be information coming out about the transition and new opportunities.

Until then, enjoy a few weeks off and we will jump right back in, in the new year!

Warmly, Principal Kate

***December 19th-January 2nd~ Winter Break ***

***Tuesday, January 3rd~ Classes Resume***

Tuesday, 12/20 3-5pm BFPP Skating Meet Up @ Sportsplex

Tuesday, 1/3 1:30-2pm Nitro Type Club Begins

Monday, 1/16 No School - MLK Jr Day

Jan. 17th-20th 10am-2pm daily MLK Jr. Read-In

Thursday, 1/26 10am Tea With Kate

Friday, 1/27 Last Day of First Semester Classes

1/30-2/3 No Classes Held - 2nd Semester Registration & LPP Meetings

Monday, 2/6 Second Semester Classes Begin

Big thank you to all the crafters, makers, and bakers (and their families) who contributed to the success of the craft fair yesterday! There were plenty of sugar-smudged smiles and holiday delights for all. In addition, the raffle raised $120 for the BFPP gift card fund for families in need, and several boxes of books were collected for the Leadership Class's upcoming book sale.

Dear LEO Families,

Congratulations on great engagement and many successes in online learning this semester!

What about weekends and scheduled vacation days?

All online learning materials are available throughout weekends and breaks. However, we will not have staff reviewing submitted online learning coursework. This means that your students are able to access everything in their online learning courses, but may run into a 'stuck' place if they complete an assignment that requires scoring or an additional attempt at a quiz in order to move on. This does not occur often, but is possible, and we apologize for the inconvenience it may cause.

The semester is changing. Now what?

All Semester 1 online courses will be closed and inaccessible after 1/20/22.

Enrollment for Semester 2 courses is completed through your Learning Plan Partner at BFPP.

Online courses available for semester 2 include English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science per grade level. 7th graders are able to choose between WA State History or Sem 2 7th Grade Social Studies. As usual, work with your learner and BFPP Learning Plan Partner to design the portfolio of online learning courses that works best for your learner.

Semester 2 courses will be open and available for students on 1/31/22 if enrolled prior to 1/31/22.

Students are able to enroll in online coursework at anytime throughout the year. Please allow a week between enrollment and access to coursework.

Have a wonderful Winter Break!

Brooke Wertz

K-8 Online Learning Lead Teacher

*** Update 12/20 - Unfortunately, this meetup has been cancelled due to the snow. Stay warm!!!

Thank you to BFPP parent Melissa Buck for organizing this meetup opportunity!

Middle schoolers - want to practice your typing and race your friends? Join BFPP student Taylor Mack on Tuesdays beginning in January for Nitro Type Club.

Join Principal Kate on Thursday, January 26th at 10am in the reception/entry area for a cup of tea and conversation. This is a BYOM – bring your own mug - event!

Tea With Kate is changing to a new day and time in February!

2nd Tuesday of the month at 1pm

• 2/14
• 3/14
• 4/18
• 5/9

WWU Counseling Training Clinic is offering free counseling appointments starting in January. In-person appointments are available for all ages and telehealth appointments are available for ages 13 and older. Please call 360-650-3184 to sign up.

Did you know our library system has more to offer than their fantastic book collections? Here are some of their lesser-known gems:

• Museum Passes to the Whatcom Museum, Spark Museum, and Mindport Exhibits
• Kanopy streaming service for films and documentaries
• Wifi Hotspot lending
• Kits covering many science topics (there's a long wait-time on these, but they're worth putting in your hold cue)
• American Girl Dolls
• Puzzles
• Board games

Planning an outdoor adventure over winter break? Don't forget about these opportunities.

Each year, the "Every Kid Outdoors" program offers a free Federal Parks, Lands, and Waters Pass to all 4th grader students. Click here to sign up and get your pass for the year!

5th graders are eligible for free lift tickets at Mt. Baker. Click here for more info.

Please consider donating to the Winter Helping Hands Campaign by the Friends of the Family Resource Center. We provide coverage for basic and emergent unmet needs (think: deodorant, detergent, boots, gas cards, kitchen supplies, diapers, etc) for Bellingham students and their families for which no other funding can be found. As you know, prices are up overall - as is need. 100% of these donations go straight to families.

To donate online please click here.

You can also send your tax-deductible donation by check to Friends of the FRC, P.O. Box 24, Bellingham, WA 98227-0024.

Have an event, talent, idea, or interest to share with the BFPP community at large? Please consider sharing via the newsletter! Email Heidi with your contributions. Thank you!

Next newsletter: Friday, January 6th, 2023

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