From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Tyee Families,
I have spent a significant amount of time in reflection these past few weeks regarding our students, families, staff, and community. I am concerned about the future (and present) our students are facing. They/We are bombarded with social media, including messages which are filled with volatility, disparaging comments about those with differing beliefs, and violence. We are living in a very divided country and that divisiveness exists in our community as well. So how do we teach our kids to be kind and compassionate human beings when it becomes increasingly more difficult to provide positive examples? We don’t give up; that’s how we do it. We continue to teach students to: Take Care of Yourself, Take Care of Each Other, and Take Care of This Place. These statements seem like such simple concepts, yet, they are the hardest things for people (kids and adults, alike) to do on a consistent basis.
We can’t just expect students to automatically do these things, we have to teach them. I would like to pose a challenge to all families; at the end of each day ask your child(ren) this question: “WHAT DID YOU DO FOR OTHERS TODAY?” I will also challenge myself to ask this question each day on announcements. Let’s work together, as the Tyee community, to Take Care of Each Other and support one another.
Finally, I’d like to remind you of the Tyee Mission: We are committed to serving ALL students, cultivating a compassionate community responsible to the needs of others, and developing dispositions and skills students need to become life-long learners and thriving global citizens.
In Partnership,
Susan Thomas
Calendar of Events
3/1 Orchestra Invitational 7PM
3/2 PTSA Neon Social 7-9PM
3/3 7th Grade GMSP National History Day Competition
3/5 Newport & Interlake HS Counselors visit 8th Grade Classes
3/5 Newport HS Incoming 9th Grade Parent Information Night @ NHS Performing Arts Center 6:30-7:30PM
3/6 6th Grade Students Receive Elective Course Information for 2018-19
3/7 Orchestra Concert 7PM
3/8 7th Grade Students Receive Elective Course Information 2018-19
3/9 7th Grade Orchestra Field Trip
3/13 6th Grade Camp Orkila Parent Night 7-8PM
3/13 Advanced & Jazz 1 Bands Concert @ NHS 7PM
3/15 Incoming 6th Grade Registration Information Night 6PM
3/16 NO SCHOOL – Professional Development
3/16 Orchestra Field Trip
3/19 NO SCHOOL – Professional Development
3/20 Incoming 6th Grade Registration Information Night 6PM
3/22 Choir Concert 7PM
3/23 Femi-STEM Field Trip
3/29 RAKU Workshop for Art Classes
3/30 District-wide Music Festivals
Announcements
Thank you for supporting BSD levies!
From Dr. Ivan Duran: “…I want to thank all of you for your ongoing support and trust in the Bellevue School District. Your approval of the three local levies will ensure that every Bellevue student receives an education that prepares him or her for success in college, career, and life.
As we move forward, we invite all of you to continue working with us as we build our future financial plans for the district. In April, we will launch our Finance Community Advisory Group. We will look to this group to provide feedback and input into our spending plans to ensure that we are using our funding in a way that demonstrates our financial responsibility to our students, staff, and community. Thank you for supporting all of our students.”
Wishing for a Fantastical Volunteer Experience? Look no further than the Tyee Musical!
With your help and support, the Tyee Musical has become a popular community event with over 1000 attendees last year! The success of the annual musical production relies heavily on the many volunteers that participate.
Currently we are looking for people who would like to help with the following:
- Art Contest
- T-shirt Design
- Costume Design and Production
- Posters/Promotions
- Playbills
- Props
- Photographers
- Video Production
Additional information is included in the pdf flyer.
Please consider signing up for one of the available roles and join the fun! Additional details are available.
If you know people who may be interested, please pass on this information and let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you!
Erica Halford
Tyee Musical Program Chair
[email protected]
Tyee Students Performed Top at Math is Cool
Tyee Mathletes did a wonderful job in the MIC championship competition on Friday(2/9). We received the 1st school award for 6th and 8th graders, and 2nd place award for 7th graders. A big congratulations to everybody. Individual wise, we have the following contestants ranked the top 3 in each grade/math level: William Liu ranked 3rd place in 6th graders; Tristan ranked 2rd place in math level of Algebra 1; Ryan Zhang ranked 1st place in math level Geometry and above. Congratulations!
Bellevue Youth Link is hosting the biennial 2018 Youth Involvement Conference on Friday, March 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Meydenbauer Conference Center in Bellevue. Attached is a copy of the conference info, poster, and registration form (hard copy registration). Online registration (preferred) opens tomorrow, March 1 through March 9 and you may download the registration form here. Conference is free but spaces are limited for the first 300 students. Please click here for more information on the conference.