NFP | NN | NOA
November 22, 2022
Principal's Update
We have such amazing students. I get so much joy from hearing their thinking, watching them work, and most importantly enjoying their time in school. I am also thankful for such a great staff to work. Our staff go above and beyond to make a difference. I am also thankful for our parents that have expressed how appreciative they are of Bear Creek and activity engage in our community.
There is no doubt that the start of the year was hard, but we can now see the benefits for so many of our students and family. I know as we partner together that we will continue to improve and make Bear Creek shine even brighter.
I hope you are able to spend the next few days doing the things you love doing with the people you love. I look forward to seeing everyone next week and hearing about the adventures that were had.
With gratitude,
Ross Baker
NFP LUNCH UPDATE - CHANGE OF PROCEDURE AND LUNCH TIMES
EFFECTIVE Monday 11/28 we will transition back to NFP students eating lunch on the stage and outside. We will utilize the chairs outside the way we did during lunch last year. As demand for inside eating fluctuates, we will add a few more tables inside.
In order to have adequate time to clean up for PE and to allow for separate recesses we need to alter the lunch times:
Monday NFP Elementary and Secondary students will eat Lunch at 11:55-12:25
Monday NFP Elementary and Secondary students will have Recess at 12:25-11:55
Tues/Thurs NFP Elementary students will eat Lunch 11:55-12:25
Tues/Thurs NFP Elementary students will have Recess 12:25-12:55
Tues/Thurs NFP Secondary students will have Recess from 11:55-12:25
Tues/Thurs NFP Secondary students will eat Lunch 12:25-12:55
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Thursday, November 24
Thanksgiving holiday - School closed
Friday, November 25
Thanksgiving holiday - School closed
Monday, November 28
New Lunch schedule begins for NFP
Monday, December 5
Scholastic Book Fair begins
Wednesday, December 7
No NFP Classes
Literacy/Dyslexia Screening (see more info below)
Friday, December 9
Hi-Cap follow up testing (see more info below)
Literacy and Dyslexia Screening
December 7th will be RAN testing for K, 1st, and some 2nd grade NFP students.
All NFP and Elementary Northshore Networks classes are canceled, on 12/7, as our teachers will be proctoring the RAN tests
Specific RAN testing details, specific 2nd grade student’s names, and the opportunity to schedule your testing times, 9:00-12:00 on 12/7 will be provided next week.
NOA - RAN testing will be scheduled by Mr. Nitta and Mr. Toth
Hi-Cap Testing
Hi-Cap Testing
IOWA testing for 1st-7th grade students that qualified through the screening assessments and Kindergarten pre-screening will be on Friday, December 9th. Please look out for an email coming next week with details and sign-up information. Make-up assessments will occur in January for both NNAT3 Screener and IOWA testing. Please remember that parents must complete the permission form prior to IOWA testing. The Highly Capable office communicates with families that have a child that is moving forward with additional testing. For students that have previously been identified as highly capable in one content area and have requested testing in the other content area, this testing will also occur on Friday, December 9. Testing time slots are below to help with your planning:
9:00 - 10:00 am - 1st Grade Math Assessment
10:05 - 10:45 - Kindergarten NNAT3 Screener
10:50 - 11:50 - 1st Grade Reading Assessment
12:00 - 12:45 - 2nd - 7th Grade Math Assessment
12:50 - 1:35 - 2nd - 7th Grade Reading Assessment
Happy Holidays
Scholastic Book Fair - December 5-8
Hours
Monday - 9:30 to 3:30
Tuesday - 9:30 to 3:30
Wednesday - 9:30 to 12:30
Thursday - 9:30 to 3:30
5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Volunteers are still needed for Monday and Thursday after school if you can help. Click here to add your name.
Art with a Heart still needs t-shirts!
Library Update
Our Bear Creek Campus library has an online catalog for at home browsing. Check out it out here:
The curriculum library is now open for browsing and check out. Stop by the library anytime during school hours. Both parent and district curriculum is available.
Checkout the online catalog for parent curriculum here:
The Into Reading digital login for parents is now available. See the curriculum page, section “ELA” for the password and help videos.
PTSA News
PTSA Updates
View our newest newsletter here.
For more information, visit us at www.nfpptsa.org
Health & Safety Update
The Department of Health (DOH) requires schools to inform families and students of COVID-19 cases and potential outbreaks. This week, there were a total of 1 confirmed cases at our school. The accuracy of our data depends on self-reporting. Thank you for continuing to let the school know if your child tests positive for COVID-19. To view additional information, including school and district trends visit the District’s COVID-19 data dashboard. The dashboard is updated weekly on Monday evenings.
If your child is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 please keep them home and test for COVID-19. Families can order free COVID-19 tests from the state. Together, we can keep our schools healthy and safe.
Bear Creek Campus
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday:
8:30 - 3:30
Wednesday:
8:30 - 12:00
Friday:
Office Closed
Email: rossbaker@nsd.org
Website: https://bearcreek.nsd.org/
Location: 18101 Avondale Road Northeast, Woodinville, WA, USA
Phone: 425-408-4100
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NSD.BCC