Chinook Newsletter: January 27, 2025
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Topics
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Important Dates
- January 31
- First Semester Ends
- February 3
- Second Semester Begins
- February 13
- Evacuation Drill (Special Schedule)
- February 17-21
- Mid-Winter Break (No School)
- April 29-May 2
- 6th Grade Science Camp
Greetings Chinook Middle School Community,
As we approach the end of the semester on Friday, January 31, now is a great time for students to check their grades and stay on top of their progress.
Encourage your student to take advantage of Tutorial time, available daily from 2:30 to 3:00 PM, to meet with teachers for extra support, ask questions, or address any missing assignments. This is an excellent opportunity to finish the semester strong and ensure they are on track for success.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students thrive!
Sincerely,
James Peterson
8th grade Promotion
Chinook’s 8th grade Promotion Ceremony will be June 20 at 12:30 PM. Please note the date will change if the school year is extended.
PTSA News
8th GRADE SOCIAL
On January 28th at 6:30 we will be hosting an information night regarding our 8th Grade Social. This event is an end of the year celebration for our 8th graders. While the PTSA funds the event, it is planned by the 8th grade parents. Please RSVP to learn more about the event and how you can participate in the planning of the event.
World Culture Night
February 28th
Chinook will host our World Culture Night on February 28th. We are excited to have this event back after a successful return last year. If you are interested in hosting a table for this event or for more information, please reach out to Debbie, president@chinookptsa.org. This is an amazing night of celebration and community. Please, join in and share with us and our students your culture and heritage!
In Case You Missed It
Yearbook Purchases
The 2024-2025 yearbook may be purchased during the following periods:
- 1/17/25 – 1/30/25
- 6/5/25 – 6/18/25
Yearbooks are available for pre-order now. The cost is $30. Order online here, or at the school office.
Scholarships are available through your student’s counselor. Yearbook is handed out the end of school in June.
Student Device Monitoring for Families
To provide families with awareness of their student’s laptop activity, the district has implemented apParent Online.
This software allows families access to the following features during non-school hours:
- View screen images of your student’s district-issued laptop
- Remotely lock and unlock your student’s device
- View the past 24 hours of your student’s online browsing history
- Schedule screen lock with auto release
- Schedule screen recording with time lapse playback
To get started:
- You should have received an invitation from the district. If not, please contact us at parenthelp@bsd405.org
- Install apParent Online for Android or apParent Online for iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Login to the parent app with the login info from the opt-in email to begin managing and monitoring your student’s laptop
Important notes:
- School hours are specific to each school’s schedule and you will see that reflected for your student in the apParent app
- This application is not enabled for district-issued iPads
Resources:
- View a 90-second video on how apParent Online works
- For more information, visit the apParent Online website
Learn more: Technology Safety - Bellevue School District
Know Your Rights: Immigration, Advocacy and Education
As a learning community that values one another’s humanity, the Bellevue School District strives to provide courageous support for an equitable and exceptional education for all students.
District families can contact school staff or community partners for support and access to resources.
Learn more: Know Your Rights: Immigration, Advocacy and Education - Bellevue School District
Free Money Management Workshops at the Bellevue Family Hub
Community partners Bellevue LifeSpring and Hopelink will hold upcoming family workshops on the topic of money management basics. The sessions will provide tips and tools to help families manage their budget, understand banking essentials, and improve financial credit. Childcare and snacks provided and virtual sessions available. Learn more at Bellevue Family Hub locations at Stevenson Elementary School or Highland Middle School or visit the Bellevue LIfeSpring website for additional event details.
Session in Spanish
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Session in English
- Thursday, January 30, 2025
- 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The location for both sessions is Stevenson Elementary School (14220 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, WA 98007).