Chinook Newsletter: November 18, 2024

Topics Book eFair Reflections Art Contest: Submissions due Nov. 20 In Case You Missed It

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Important Dates   

• November 22
  • 7th grade Trivia Night (see email from PTSA and RSVP by November 20)
• November 28-29
  • No School, Thanksgiving Break
• December 10
  • Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm
• December 11
  • Band Concert, 7:00pm
• December 12
  • Choir Concert, 7:00pm
• December 23-Janaury 3
  • No School, Winter Break

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Greetings Chinook Middle School Community,

This month, we’re embracing an attitude of gratitude with a fun activity for everyone! Scattered throughout the building, students can find Gratitude Turkeys, each with its own Turkey Challenge. These challenges are simple ways to practice gratitude and brighten someone’s day.

Students who complete a challenge can turn in their name at the boxes by the Jubilee window. Every Friday, we’ll draw names from those submissions for a special prize!

Let’s make gratitude a daily habit and celebrate the power of kindness in our Chinook community!

In gratitude and partnership,

James Peterson

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Book eFair

Our Follett Book eFair, Kodiak Super Reads Book eFair! will run until November 30th, a great opportunity to build your home library and to cross out names from your winter holidays shopping list. All orders will be delivered to our school about a week after the efair closes . 

To browse titles and purchase books, visit book-efairs.follettcontent.com and enter our Book eFair Code in the box on the left side: M54LZ

Please let me know if you have any questions. We’re very excited about this opportunity. Thank you in advance for supporting the students and staff at Chinook Middle School.

Sincerely,

Ms. Kawaguchi

kawaguchik@bsd405.org

Library Specialist

P.S. All sales benefit our school, so please help us spread the word! If you or a local business would like to support our online book fair through a donation or purchase of an eGift card.

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Reflections Art Contest: Submissions Due November 20

Projects  for PTSA Reflections are due online by this  Wednesday, November 20th! The theme is ‘Accepting Imperfection’.  You can submit your original art through several categories.  

http://www.chinookptsa.org/reflections.html

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In Case You Missed It

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Test of BSD’s Emergency Communication System

On Wednesday, November 20 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., the district will conduct a test of our emergency communication system, SchoolMessenger. BSD families will receive a phone call, text message and email to the primary contact information they have provided in ParentVUE — which families are asked to verify at the beginning of every school year. The purpose of this test is to ensure that BSD families are able to receive district messages in the event of school delays, closures or emergencies.

Learn more about the test and receive tips for receiving district messages via phone call, text message and email.

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2024-2025 Open Transfer, Choice School and Choice Program Period

The Open Transfer, Choice School and Choice Program Application period for the 2024-2025 school year will open on Monday, December 9, 2024. The application period will continue until Friday, January 17, 2025. 

Students and families are invited to learn more about Bellevue School District schools and programs during upcoming open houses and information events.

• Each school will host an open house during the Open Transfer and Choice School/Program application period.
• Families are invited to the Language Programs Fair on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, to learn more about the variety of language offerings available for students.
• Families with students between the ages of three to age five are invited to attend a Preschool Information Session on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, or Thursday, December 5, 2024.

For all open house and information session dates, times and locations please view the district calendar.

More information will be shared with families and staff in the next few weeks regarding the transfer and application process, including through direct messages and on school and district websites.

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REFLECTIONS

"Accepting Imperfection"

Due November 20th

Our Reflections program is currently accepting submissions. This is a national program, and we strongly encourage our students to participate. Reflections is a wonderful avenue for our creative kids to express themselves through dance, photography, digital art, creative writing and more. Not only is it rewarding in its own right, but also a chance to build up their portfolio and achievements for those wishing to pursue the arts after high school. This is a low risk but high reward opportunity and it would be so exciting to have your student's work showcased!! Please contact Chelsea at Reflections@chinookptsa.org.

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Staff Appreciation

Soup and Salad Buffet

November 21st

Join us in giving thanks this month to our teachers and staff by supporting our soup and salad buffet! We are asking for donations of soup salad, desserts, drinks and your time! Please make sure to note what item you are bringing in. Thank you all for always being so gracious to our teachers and staff!!!

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Bellevue Schools Foundation GEM Club

The Bellevue Schools Foundation is excited to introduce an opportunity for every community member to make a BIG impact on all 28 schools in Bellevue. Join the GEM Club by making a monthly donation of any amount to the Bellevue Schools Foundation. GEM Club members receive exclusive perks and benefits. 

Why should you become a GEM Club member?

By joining GEM, you fund districtwide initiatives benefiting every student, educator, and school in Bellevue creating positive change. 

As a GEM Club member, you will:

• Fund Critical Programs 
• Support Mental Health, Early Learning, Computer Science and more 
• Receive Exclusive Swag Enjoy GEM-only merchandise as our thanks 
• Gain VIP Access Enjoy exclusive events and behind-the-scenes experiences  
• Be Recognized Receive special acknowledgment for your commitment to our students' success. Join GEM Club Today!