Ramadan Mubarak to all of our students, families and community members who are celebrating!
The evening of Wednesday, March 22, begins the Islamic tradition of Ramadan which concludes on April 21. Ramadan begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon and marks the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. People of the Muslim faith observe this spiritual month with fasting, prayer and introspection. The obligation to refrain from eating or drinking from dawn to dusk during the time of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of the religion of Islam.
In some communities, drums or bells ring in the predawn hour to remind others to take part in the meal before dawn, suhur. After sunset prayers, fasting is broken with a meal shared among families and friends called iftar. In Muslim-majority countries, work hours are often adjusted during the month of Ramadan to accommodate acts of worship.
The end of Ramadan, one of the two major religious holidays of the Muslim calendar, is the Feast of Fast-breaking, Eid al-Fitr. During this celebration new clothes are worn, special sweets are baked, gifts are exchanged, and families and friends gather to pray and share meals.
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Mar 23
From @newportknightsbaseball:
The Knights won their conference opener tonight, shutting out
Redmond 6-0.
The Knights sluggers started strong with 3 doubles on the first 3 pitches in the bottom of 1st by @jacob.freer, @jacerainey and @jack.holmes_24. They, along with @zilmer.cole each had multiple hits.
Newport pitchers @_miltonginsberg and
lucas.clarke3 combined for a 3 hit shutout.
Ginsberg 5 IP, 7 Ks, 0 BB
Clarke 2IP, 2 Ks, 0 BB
Holmes 2-2, 3 RBIs, 2 runs
Freer 2-4, 2 runs
Zilmer 2-3, 2 RBIs
Rainey 2-4, 1 run
The 3-0 Knights are back in action @
Inglemoor on Wed @ 6 pm.
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Mar 21
From @nrg_948: We had an amazing time this weekend at the Bonney Lake District Competition - walked away with the Team Sustainability Award! Thank you to
@pantherrobotics3218 for hosting and to everyone who made this weekend possible. It was great being in an alliance with MI and and
Skunkworks. 👍
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Mar 21
March 20, 2023, marks the arrival of the #spring equinox and the celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. In Persian communities throughout the world, this celebration dates back over 3,000 years. Its etymology traces to the Persian word `now` meaning new and `ruz` meaning day. It is a celebration of new life and new beginnings.
Highland Middle School celebrated #Nowruz today with a Haftseen, a ceremonial table filled with symbols of #hope and #renewal.
Happy Nowruz to all who celebrate!
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Mar 21
From @mind.of.murphy: I`ll be honest, while we`re facing some tough times as a district, Dr. Aramaki`s presentation to kick off our PD this morning was profoundly encouraging and heartfelt, and made me genuinely interested to see the impact that he has on the district in the coming years, both as a teacher and a parent of my BSD kindergartners. Truth be told he had me with "joy is a donut and cup of coffee.” ☕️🍩👨🏫
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Mar 17
Holi is one of the most popular and significant festivals of Hinduism. This joy-filled two-day celebration, also known as the festival of colors, signifies the arrival of spring after a long winter.
This year, Holi is celebrated on March 8, and Holika Dahan falls on March 7. During the first day of celebration, which takes place on the evening of the Full Moon Day, bonfires are lit and religious rituals are performed, signifying the victory of good over evil. The playing of colors, throwing colored powder or dyed water into the air, carries with it the meaning of new beginnings. Some people believe that the playing of colors comes from the story of the Hindu God, Krishna, who as a child played a game where he spilled colorful pails of water on those around him.
Sweets are shared and families and friends gather to sing songs, dance and share meals to close out the festivities. Wishing all those who celebrate the tradition of Holi a joyful celebration of spring!
📸: Here`s a throwback to when Cherry Crest Elementary celebrated their 50th anniversary of their Walkathon in 2019! The theme that year was World of Colors – inspired by the Holi Festival as a celebration of their school`s diversity.
#WeAreBellevue #Holi #HoliFestival #HappyHoli #BSDAffirms
Mar 8
The Bellevue School District acknowledges that we learn, work, live and gather on the Indigenous Land of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Duwamish and Snoqualmie Tribes. We thank these caretakers of this land, who have lived and continue to live here, since time immemorial.
Every six years, Bellevue School District high schools participate in an accreditation renewal process, providing staff an opportunity to self-monitor, reflect, and celebrate successes, while engaging varied constituencies within their school communities in the improvement process. The district is proud to celebrate Bellevue, Interlake, International, Newport, and Sammamish for renewing their accreditation this year.Read More
Bellevue is a beautifully rich and culturally diverse community. In BSD, we have many students, families, staff, and community partners of many different backgrounds and cultures who participate in the spiritual month of Ramadan, taking place March 22 to April 21, 2023. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is an annual celebration practiced by Muslims around the world.Read More
On February 17, the Bellevue School District celebrated National Random Acts of Kindness Day. A group of Interlake seniors worked together to show their appreciation for the service and bravery of the Bellevue firefighters who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.Read More
In 1987 Congress recognized March as “Women’s History Month.” An annual proclamation celebrates the contributions women have made to the history of the United States and recognizes the specific achievements women have made in a variety of fields.Read More
BSD will be distributing free COVID-19 at-home rapid test kits to students, staff and their families April 3-7, ahead of Spring Break.Read More
