BFPP NEWS
Friday, June 14th, 2024
Principal's Corner
Dear BFPP Families,
And just like that year 9 is done! It is hard to believe that next year will mark a decade for BFPP. We have accomplished so much in that time and this year was no exception. I continue to be in awe of the community we have created. It is truly a pleasure and honor to call BFPP family.
Here's to a wonderful summer, filled with family and fun. If you are leaving us for new adventures, best of luck, leave knowing you are always part of our family. If however you are returning, let's rock next year and make it the best year yet!
Warmly,
Dr K
End of Year Reminders
- Take home your plants for the summer.
- Clean out any locker items! They will be emptied this summer and reassigned in the fall.
- Check the Lost and Found. Items that remain will be donated after June 18th.
- Remember to bring in your laptop. You can check one out in the fall.
- Please bring in any library and curriculum items you are done with or no longer using.
- Tuesday, June 18th is the last day the building will be open to complete these tasks!
BFPP Calendar 2024-2025
Learning plan meetings begin August 30th
Enrichment classes begin September 9th.
Math Club
Next year, middle school math club will be at BFPP on Mondays from 10-11am.
The elementary club for 4th-6th graders will be Thursdays at 12:30-1:30pm.
Elementary club will start Thursday 9/12 and middle school club will start on Monday 9/16.
Click here to check out the new LinkTree for math club info and resources!
If you have questions or want to get involved, please email club leader Rachel.
Geocaching Club
Geocaching Club plans to meet over the summer! Please contact BFPP parent Jill Brown and her son Ethan at 360-319-7768 via text with questions or to join in the fun.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Meal Resources
Summer Reading
Bellingham Public Library
This year Bellingham Public Library has Summer Reading activity cards for everyone! Pick up your Summer Reading Activity Cards at any BPL branch, or print them at home by visiting our website. Then, fill out the activity cards and return them for prizes between June 1 – Aug. 31.
Village Books
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE for Kids (0-14)
Join us in celebrating summer with one of our favorite activities—READING! Pick up a Summer Reading Challenge form at our store or download below. Return your completed challenge by Wednesday, August 31st and receive a $5 gift certificate to Village Books and Paper Dreams, a 20% coupon, PLUS a delicious cookie.
BOOK BINGO for Teens and Adults
Why let the kids have all the fun? Village Books Summer Reading Bingo Challenge for teens and adults is back. Read your way to a bingo and receive a 20% off coupon for Village Books and Paper Dreams. Fill the entire board and we'll enter you in drawing to win a $50 Village Books & Paper Dreams gift card! Forms are due on August 31st.
Barnes and Noble
Earn a free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program for kids in Grades 1-6.
Here's how:
1. Read any eight books this summer and record them in this Summer Reading Journal. Tell us which part of the book is your favorite, and why.
2. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between July 1 and August 31, 2024.
3. Choose your free reading adventure from the books listed.
Meet a Wildland Firefighter!
Oliver Simic has done a lot of interesting things in his life: working as a farm hand, carpenter, soil scientist, arborist, university emergency manager, and a wildland firefighter for the US Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management. Join Oliver on June 22nd at 3:30 p.m. at the Fairhaven Program (1106 Harris Ave., Suite 307) to learn about wildfires and wildland firefighting. This is a free event for homeschoolers! RSVP to dantenen@yahoo.com.
Farm Camp
Farm Camp! We would love to have you join us July 29 - August 2 for a full week of fun and learning at our family homestead.
We will cover topics such as: Goats, Chickens, Ducks, Gardening, Cooking, Milking, Fermenting, Camp Fires, Farm Games, and more..
Ages 6-14 are welcome! Camp days are from 9am-3pm.
Cost is $625 for the week and it includes supplies and a t-shirt.
Come check out The Farm School Open House!
When: Friday, June 21, 2024
Where: 1875 W 75th, Ferndale
From: 9am-5pm (Drop by between these hours)
https://www.instagram.com/thefarmschoolwa/
Please text Mr. Ryan at (360) 306-7905
Or follow us on Instagram @thefarmschoolwa for more information.
We look forward to having you learn with us this summer!
Free Gencyber Day Camps at WCC
This fun and interactive camp explores the high demand and growing field of cybersecurity through engaging hands-on activities. Build a simple network, secure vulnerable machine, learn offline password cracking, & more!
• Understand correct and safe online behavior.
• Learn about education & career opportunities in cybersecurity.
• Leave with souvenirs & a camp passport.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP (6-8 grade)
July 8-12, 2024 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP (freshman to senior)
July 8-12, 2024 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
REGISTER TODAY: whatcom.edu/gencyber
The GenCyber camps are available at no cost to participants. Lunch is provided.
Youth Sports Camps
Bellingham Schools and Bellingham Parks and Rec are teaming up to offer several youth sport summer camps. To register, visit www.cob.org/ezreg .
MCT Coming to MBT!
Missoula Children's Theater is coming to the Mount Baker Theater this summer! For all the details and registration info, click here.