BFPP NEWS

Dear BFPP Families,

In this newsletter you will find the much-anticipated Enrichment Class Schedule for the fall of 2023-24! Thank you to all who have helped shape and create what I believe is a wonderful schedule. From the teachers and staff, to the TPEST (The Parent Enrichment Schedule Team), as well as the spring survey, we hope that it represents a significant portion of the input received. This is a true example of partnership in action!

As always, a reminder that this schedule is representative of what we know now. There may be staffing changes and other factors that could affect the Enrichment Class Schedule. By fall we should be adding some things and adjusting as needed.

And....it doesn't end with the Class Schedule! We are re-defining Enrichment to also include all of the clubs, workshops, book clubs, Come and Connect, program events and fieldtrips. There is a lot we do at BFPP that should be considered Enrichment. Next week we will resend the schedule out with more of that represented, at least what we have so far...but for now, let's focus on the Classes.

Warmly,

Dr K

Please click here to see a breakdown of Enrichment Classes by grade level.

MAY

Mon. May 27th: Memorial Day, No School

Wed. May 29th 10am & 6pm: Spamalot

May 30 & 31st 6pm: Spamalot

JUNE

Wed. June 5th 12-1pm: Potluck & Sing

Thurs. June 6th 10-11:30am: Tidepools at Larrabee State Park

Thurs. June 6th: 8th Grade Celebration

Fri. June 7th 10-2pm: 5th Grade Track Meet at Civic Field

Tues. June 11th: Last Day of Enrichment Classes

Tues. June 11th 11-12pm: Pod Workshop

Wed. June 12th 12-1:30pm: Craft Fair & Carnival

Thurs. June 13th: MOD Pizza Fundraiser

The BFPP Theatre Arts 6th-8th graders will perform Spamalot, a musical comedy based on the 1975 Monty Python and the Holy Grail, on May 29th at 10:30 am & 6pm and May 30 & 31st at 6pm.

Theater Wish List

Thank you so much for your generous purchases from our wish list! We're so excited to use our new tech.

A Workshop for Planning Home Learning Experiences with the Support of Other Families

Tuesday, June 11th 11-12pm in the Performer/Creator Room (Top Floor)

This is a shout out to all families (adults) who are curious about networking with other home learning families to share resources, collaborate on units/projects and/or create learning pods and co-ops for the upcoming academic year. The intention of this workshop is to give space and a bit of starting support to families who want to meet and learn more about how this could work in our community. Please join us if you’re curious about collaborative education models and/or if you have participated in learning pods in the past and have insights to share. Facilitated by Erin & Kate and accompanying families.

Please RSVP Erin at erin.mccarthy@bellinghamschools.org by June 9th. Thank you!

Sign up here for the outdoor Craft Fair and Carnival, coming Wednesday, June 12th from 12-1:30pm on the BFPP playfield. Sell your handmade wares and homemade treats, invite people to try their luck at your carnival game, or both. All are welcome to attend- invite your friends, family, and neighbors!

All K-8 "online workbooks" close on 6/3/2024. This means Imagine Edgenuity coursework will not be accessible after 6/3/2024. 6/2/2024 is the last day to work in online Imagine Edgenuity workbooks. Please reach out to your Learning Plan Partner or brooke.wertz@bellinghamschools.org with any questions.

Close out the school year with yummy pizza and make a little dough for BFPP. MOD Pizza is donating 25% of all eligible sales on Thursday, June 13th to our school!

Teacher Meredith is on the hunt for a great group campsite for a potential BFPP family camping trip in late May/early June 2025. If you have any suggestions, please let her know!

The Washington State Fair in Puyallup is extending an invitation to students to visit the fair from Aug. 30- Sept.22, 2024. Each year they make complimentary tickets available to each student and school employee to be used any day of the fair. Please let your learning partner know if you would like to receive a ticket for your student/s, and how many you need by June 3rd.

The Bellingham Coding and Robotics Club is again offering van pick up at BFPP for homeschoolers on Thursday afternoons this fall. We'll pick up students at noon and transport them to our Club House where they can eat their lunches and have some STEM fun before our 2pm Coding and Robotics Class (for 5 year olds to 13 year olds).

Parent pick up is at 3:15pm at our Coding Club's new location at 3230 Meridian St. The cost is $100 per month for a full Club Membership (that HALF OFF price and includes weekly class, Club Nights and Saturday drop ins) and $25 per month for transportation and care. All this STEM fun starts on September 8th - sign up now to hold your spot!

Learn more here and email with any questions: admin@codingandroboticsclub.com

https://codingandroboticsclub.com/join-now-bellingham-homeschool

Missoula Children's Theater is coming to the Mount Baker Theater this summer! For all the details and registration info, click here.

Hey, looking for a way to make a difference and want to donate to BFPP? We’ve worked with the Bellingham Schools Foundation to make it easier than ever!

You can make a donation to BFPP online here.

Please feel free to share with family or friends. Donated funds stay at BFPP and are used for a variety of purposes. For example, in the next few weeks collected money is going to support field trips, 8th Grade Celebration, a few pizza parties, and class projects. Every bit helps -thanks for considering!

Do you have something to share with our BFPP community? We're always on the lookout for events, resources, and opportunities of interest to our families. Please email your newsletter submissions to Heidi Zollner.

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