Important DatesDecember 19-January 2 Winter Break, No School
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Greetings Chinook Middle School Community,
It’s hard to believe, but we have arrived at Winter Break and are set to close out the 2022 calendar year. I am grateful for the support of a caring community, dedicated and exceptional staff, and amazing students. I am so proud of our Kodiaks! I hope you all have a healthy and relaxing break. Other news and updates are below. In Partnership, James Peterson Principal |
6th Grade Science Camp- Update
We are looking forward to March 21-24 when our 6th-grade grade students will experience outdoor education at Camp Orkila. Read the full update on our website.
Private School Applications
This is the time of the year when parents will reach out for support with private school applications. All private school applications are handled by the BSD Records Department.
For private school applications, please go to the Bellevue School District website for an explanation of the procedures.
https://bsd405.org/departments/records/private-school-applications/
Please use this link to submit your initial private school application.
Please note that BSD will NOT be uploading records to third party vendors such as Ravenna and Gateway. The records department will forward your student’s records directly to the school(s) you list on the application and you will receive a confirmation email once the request has been processed.
Open Transfer and Choice School Lottery
Update: The Open Transfer and Choice Schools/Program application period has been extended to January 20, 2023.
The Open Transfer and Choice Schools/Program application period for the 2023-24 school year will be from December 5, 2022, to January 20, 2023.
Please review the Open Transfer and Choice Schools & Programs webpages and the frequently asked questions for each to learn more about the application process and programs offered.
Encore Presentation: BSD Research Scientist to Share Chinook Student Data
Due to strong interest in last month’s in-person I-Connect meeting, “Show Us the Data: What BSD Research Reveals About Chinook Students,” there will be a special encore presentation – this time via Microsoft Teams – on Thursday, January 19, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Note: This will be a live virtual meeting, not a recording.
Recent news reports showed troubling drops in post-pandemic test scores nationwide in math and reading. How did Chinook students fare? Was there learning loss, and was it consistent across grade levels? How do students feel about their mental well-being? During this I-Connect event, we will look at what the latest data reveals, and much more.
All parents/caregivers are invited to join this presentation, “Show Us the Data: What BSD Research Reveals About Chinook Students,”
https://teams.live.com/meet/9379352580246
Tap on the link or paste it in a browser to join.
Our returning guest speaker will be Anna Van Windekens, Ph.D., Research Scientist in the Bellevue School District’s (BSD) Department of Research, Evaluation and Assessment. Van Windekens specializes in collecting and analyzing data about our students, their performance, and other vital issues related to education. She will show us the latest reports she has on Chinook, and how these statistics compare to overall District numbers. Also appearing will be Chinook Principal James Peterson, who will provide his insights and perspectives.
I-Connect is an award-winning program sponsored by Chinook PTSA.
Questions? Contact I-Connect Chair Sharon Pang: [email protected]
In Case You Missed It
Cold Weather Resources and Holiday Supports
As the cold weather sets in, please be aware of resources made available by the King County Regional Housing Authority KCRHA. Anyone experiencing homelessness or needing housing support can reach out to any of these cold weather shelter resources.
East King County Shelters & Day Centers: KCRHA WEBSITE
Congregations for the Homeless
- Bellevue – Adult men
- 515B 116th Ave NE, Bellevue (closest bus route is the 271)
- 425-496-4885
The Sophia Way
- Kirkland – Women
- 3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue (closest bus routes are the 239 and 250)
- 425-896-7385
New Bethlehem Place
- Kirkland – Families with children
- 8045 120th Ave NE, Suite 100, Kirkland
- 425-679-0354
The Landing, Friends of Youth
- Redmond – Youth & young adults
- 16101 NE 87th St., Redmond, 24 hours
- 425-449-3868
Reclaim (formerly Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services)
- Snoqualmie – Single adults & couples
- 38625 SE River St, Snoqualmie
- 425-773-2874
Commitment to Nondiscrimination
Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination:
Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, (425) 456-4040 or [email protected]
Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or [email protected]
Disability Discrimination: Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Heather Edlund, (425) 456-4156 or [email protected]
Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.