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Dear BFPP Families,

It's that time of year when we all stop and consider what are we grateful for. I have been thinking about gratitude and what it feels like, looks like and sounds like and with real intention trying to show more gratitude. I know it feels wonderful to be seen and recognized by others and their "thank you", as well as express sincere gratitude, so let's spread some around. It doesn't cost anything and it is truly the best investment you can make!

Thank you families, students, colleagues, teachers, staff, community members, those near and far, from our past and present, thank you with all my heart.

Warmly, Principal Kate

Monday 11/21 Woodworking Classes Begin

Tuesday 11/22 11-12pm Harry Potter Club begins!

Wednesday 11/23 12pm Early Release - No Afternoon Classes

Thursday & Friday 11/24 &11/25 Thanksgiving - No School

Thursday 12/1 10:30am LTW: Daily 5

Thursday 12/1 1:30pm Arts and Crafts & Math Club Combo!

Thursday 12/8 Math Clubs MOEMS Test

Thursday 12/8 10:30am LTW: Vocab, Sight Words, & Spelling

Wednesday 12/14 11am & 6pm Theater Arts Showcase

Thursday 12/15 1-3pm Craft Fair

***December 19th-30th~ Winter Break ***

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

12/1/22 10:30-11:30 Daily 5 (Read to Self, Read to Others, Listen to Reading, Word Work, Writing) What does this mean for different developmental levels? (appropriate for all readers)

Sign Up HERE for the Daily 5 Workshop

12/8/22 10:30-11:30 Vocabulary, Sight Words, and Spelling Ideas (appropriate for K-4th readers) What's the difference between these? How should we approach these at home?

Sign Up HERE for Vocabulary, Sight Words, and Spelling Ideas

EVERY Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00-12:00 on ZOOM (11/15/23-1/19/23)

Meet other online learners, learn a new tip or trick in Edgenuity, get answers to questions, learn how to use other apps on your computer!

Zoom Link: https://bellinghamschools.zoom.us/my/brookewertz

The Elementary and Middle school Math Clubs took the first Math Olympiad test of the year yesterday! Kids wrestled with five challenging problems on their own for half an hour, and then shared their ideas and solutions together over snacks. These monthly MOEMS tests are a great opportunity to develop grit and a growth mindset. A sample test can be found at https://moems.org/sample/.

If you're interested in learning more, please contact Rachel. If your kid is interested in problem solving, elementary level (grades 3-6) meets Thursday mornings in the cabin at BFPP, 9:15-10am. The next MOEMS is 12/8.

Here's the elementary club after their test, toasting to "math" and to all their hard work!

Are you a Harry Potter Superfan? Then get to know your other witches and wizards as we complete magical quizzes, discuss exciting topics and do fun Harry Potter themed activities.

HP Club meets every Tuesday in the Fort from 11am-12pm for kids ages 8-14 years old.

First meeting is next Tuesday, November 22nd!

Contact Bailey Waterhouse with questions: emmasworldfourteen@gmail.com or 626-324-6233. Covid safety and masking supported but not required.

Calling all Minecrafters! Want to play and build in Minecraft with other kids from BFPP? BFPP mom Sabrina and her daughter Alyta are looking to create opportunities for Minecraft fun using Minecraft Education Edition.

If you're interested, please fill out this Minecraft Club Interest Form.

Hey Friends! Join us for Arts & Crafts Club in the Multipurpose Room, 1:30 - 2:30pm on the following Thursdays:

• December 1st - A special Math & Art Club fusion! We’ll be making these cool Triskele paper ornaments.

• December 8th

Questions? Contact Siv & Eli at sivspain@icloud.com.

Thursday, December 15th from 1-3 in the gym

Sign up now to sell your arts and crafts at the Winter Craft Fair!

All sellers are asked to donate one of their craft items to our raffle table. Raffle ticket proceeds will go toward the BFPP Holiday Gift Card Drive (see below!).

Invite your family, friends, and neighbors!

Need ideas or supplies? Let us know - we have both!

*Thanks to BFPP student Linnea Schwartz for creating our craft fair flyer!

Season Greetings, let’s join together and help uplift BFPP families who need extra support during the holidays!

We will be accepting donations of gift cards and cash beginning Monday 11/21. These gift cards will be used throughout the year to help our BFPP families whenever they are requested as a way to offer invaluable support throughout the year.

Help us reach our goal and spread JOY!

Gift card suggestions:

• Gas Cards
• Haggens
• Fred Myers
• Safeway
• Winco
• Grocery Outlet
• Whole Foods
• Co op
• Tj Max
• Ross

It’s not the gift we get but the one we give that fills our heart with joy!

Questions about donations? Please contact Megan Renkert.

Please drop off donations with Erica Wolverton.

Please sign up HERE

Four 2-hour sessions: 4-6 pm Mondays, November 21-December 12

Limit: 15 students

$30 materials fee

*Alex's class for kids is full, but there is still room in this sessions for adults.*

For more information, visit Alex’s website: https://woodworkingwithkids.wordpress.com

You are also welcome to email him at bredefamilia@gmail.com

Unity Care NW is excited to begin offering Child and Family Counseling at BPPP! This service is currently available for students who qualify for Medicaid. Sessions will take place two days a week on BPPP’s campus. Contact Erica for more information or to schedule a session.

Right now is the perfect time to take a look at our free books and math manipulative selection located in our family room on the main floor (across from the Curriculum Room). Maybe you'll find a giftable book or even a couple to help keep the kids entertained during winter break.

As the weather gets colder, waiting in our cars during classes is a chilly proposition! Did you know that we have three warm and beautiful family rooms dedicated to you, and also that car idling contributes to global warming? Every gallon of gas burned produces more than twenty pounds of greenhouse gasses. Come inside to our community spaces and meet someone new! And when you do need to wait in your car, please try to keep your engine off.

*Thanks to BFPP parent Amy Kraus for this reminder

It’s that time of year to think about snow and our procedures and impact of weather-related school cancellations.

Depending on conditions (which could include snow, flooding, power outages, etc.), school could:

• close for the day,
• open two hours late, (BFPP classes will start at 10am)
• open on time with buses on snow/alternate routes.

Families travel to BFPP from throughout the county. We ask that you use your best judgment when deciding whether or not to come to campus on inclement weather days.

How can I get weather/emergency information?

Changes to the school schedule are usually announced by 6 a.m., and we use a variety of methods to keep families informed:

• Sign up for alerts: To receive email, phone, and/or text alerts, set your communication preferences in Parent Square.
• Tune to local media: 790 AM, 96.5 FM, 104.1 FM or Seattle media.
• Check bellinghamschools.org
• Check social media: @BhamSD on Twitter or @bellinghamschools on Facebook
• Call 360-676-6400 for a recorded message.
• Call 360-647-6815 for a message translated in Español, русский, tính từ and Punjabi.

Please familiarize yourself with our weather procedures.

Have an item, 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, December 2nd.

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