Superintendent's Messages
January 22, 2019
Hello BC Family,
Thanks to everyone for their prayers, notes and phone calls last week to check in on me, while I was out with the flu. It meant so much to me.
The school board has made a decision on our campus move for next year, and I will announce the results of that decision this Friday via email. It has been a time and labor-intensive process to get to our decision, but we believe you will be happy with the results. We are putting last minute touches in place before we make the announcement, so thank you for your patience.
Please plan to join us in the BC Mall next Monday at 7:00PM for a Town Hall about our campus move. The board and I will do our best to answer all of your questions at that time. It is quite
likely that we will have another Town Hall on Tuesday of next week, so please try to keep that evening open as well – details to follow.
God bless you and God bless Brethren Christian School!
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Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
January 14, 2018
Welcome back to a new year at BC!
We are already off to a great start for Semester II, and we have welcomed several new students to our ranks.
Our exceptional Business Manager, Kimberley McGovern, will only be in the office on Friday's from now on. She will continue as a consultant in the role of Business Manager, and will be working from home on M-TH. She will be in our office each Friday from 8-3:30PM. You can still drop off payments in the office anytime. You may reach her by email at kmcgovern@bchs.net.
Please remember that we are off next Monday for Martin Luther King Day. Stay tuned for important updates about the future location of our school.
Blessings, and let's make this a fantastic year in Christ!
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Scripture Of The Week
John 4:21
And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.
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December 20, 2018
As we come to the end of our first semester, I think we can all agree that this has been a great school year thus far. Folks have loved the block scheduling and the Chromebooks. Our new calendar allows students and staff to go into the three-week Christmas break knowing that final exams are in the books. We’ve had great performances on the field and on the stage. Our teachers are receiving more training, and they are able to go deeper in each subject with the longer class periods. Most importantly, students have grown in the knowledge and grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus of Nazareth.
We will be closed this Friday, and we will reopen for Semester II on January 14th. Our offices will be closed during the break, but you can still reach most of us via email for any time-sensitive issues.
On behalf of our board, staff, faculty and coaches, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We look forward to sharing our future plans for the school with you upon our return from the holidays. In the words of Tiny Tim, “God bless us, every one” (from a Christmas Carole, Charles Dickens)
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Re-enrollment will begin on February 4th. We are pleased to announce that we will have no tuition increases next year. Be sure to re-enroll in February, since we are lowering our re-enrollment fee to $199 (a $100 decrease from last year). The fee goes up to $550 after February, so enroll early.
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On Tuesday, the 18th, BC International Space Station ISS students had an amazing opportunity to speak with Andy Aldrin, son of famed astronaut, Buzz Aldrin, one of the first men on the moon. The team presented their final experiment to him, and the press was on hand to document their presentation and Skype conversation with Dr. Aldrin. The completed experiment will undergo NASA review soon, and it will launch to the International Space Station on April 6th for implementation in microgravity. Kudos to our ISS students for their successful first semester, and God’s speed in 2019.
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Color Run Volunteer Opportunity
Our Third Annual Color Run is coming up on April 6th, 2019, but we need to start planning for it now, and there are plenty of ways that you can help. Visit our Color Run Sign-up web page and choose a committee of which you would like to be a part. There is space for: setting up and cleaning, setting up the Chili table, coordinating the color run activities, and advertising for the event. Please go and sign-up for something today! The PFC leadership is working hard to make this a fun and successful event for our community, so please support them in this effort. Thank you SO much.
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Scripture Of The Week
Luke 2:8-12
And in the same area there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And then an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were very afraid. But the angel said to them, “Listen! Do not fear. For I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign to you: You will find the Baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.
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December 14, 2018
Final Exams are scheduled for December 17th – 20th. You can visit the Latest News section of our website to download a PDF of the Finals Schedule.
We will dismiss students at 2:20PM on Monday, December 17th and at 2:35PM on Tuesday, December 18th. The bus will depart at 2:45PM both days.
We will dismiss students at 11:30AM on Wednesday and Thursday, December 19th and 20th, and the bus will depart at 12:10PM on those days.
Please note that lunch will NOT be served on the 19th and 20th.
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All 9th-11th graders: Your PSAT/NMSQT scores are ready online. You'll get an email with instructions on creating your College Board account, going to your online score report, and using your access code to view your scores.
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A fundraiser for the BC Japan Mission Trip will take place on December 20th at Rubio’s off of Brookhurst from 5:30PM to 8:30PM. Bring in this BC flyer when you make a purchase, and our students will get 50% of the proceeds. Thanks in advance!
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PFC Color Run
Our Third Annual Color Run is coming up on April 6th, 2019, but we need to start planning for it now, and there are plenty of ways that you can help. Visit our Color Run Sign-up web page and choose a committee of which you would like to be a part. There is space for: setting up and cleaning, setting up the Chili table, coordinating the color run activities, and advertising for the event. Please go and sign-up for something today!
The PFC leadership is working hard to make this a fun and successful event for our community, so please support them in this effort. Thank you SO much.
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Please remember to give whatever amount you can to BC by December 31st. This will help your children’s education, and you will get a tax deduction from Uncle Sam. We accept checks and credit cards. Contact our Business Manager, Ms. Kimberly McGovern, for details. God bless you as you give. Thank you!
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Scripture Of The Week
Matthew 2:4-6 MEV
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where Christ should be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is what the prophet wrote: ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are no longer least among the princes of Judah; for out of you shall come a Governor, who will shepherd My people Israel.’”
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November 30, 2018
We had a fantastic open house last night with a mix of current and prospective families. The teachers presented the great things they and their students have done in the classrooms this semester. Mr. Montgomery and Ms. Mine led their bands and choirs in rousing performances all evening. Our Athletics, Arts and Space Programs presented their many accomplishments as well. I want to thank the Parent Fellowship Council, the teachers, staff and students for making this Open House one of our best ever!
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Congratulations to our BC choir students, Sam Skarin (12th), Michelle Mumia (12th), and Kate Johnson (9th) for being selected to participate in the annual Southern California Vocal Association Honors Choir for 2018 hosted at University of Redlands! As in previous years, the students were able to work with choir students from across Southern California under the direction of amazing guest conductors. I am so proud of these students, and we are thrilled that they were able to have this growth experience. Kudos to Ms. Mine for helping these students develop into award winning performers.
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Our annual Christmas Concert is coming up on Saturday, December 8th, so please purchase tickets in the front office, or go to http://www.bchs.net/festivalofchristmas/. Tickets are selling fast and seating IS limited, so please get your tickets today. Merry Christmas!
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Football Banquet
We had our football banquet this week, and it was a time of great celebration. I am so proud of Mrs. Whitmire, Coach Green and Coach Duren for bringing godly character back into our program. These coaches worked with an amazing group of young men to bring the best out of them both on and off the field. They have made us all proud. We look forward to a great season next year, as we only had one senior on the team. Go Warrior Football!!!
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We have had some questions regarding the process of requesting extended time off for students. Please contact Ms. Flippin or me with a formal request and reason for the extended absence, including all dates and times. It is the students’ responsibility to check Canvas and communicate with their professors about assignments that might be missed. Thank you.
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Personnel Change
Mrs. Stone no longer works at the school, so we thank her for her years of service, and we wish her well. Her position is not being refilled at this time, but we are covering her duties, so there will be no lapse in service. Please contact me if you have any questions about services related to your child. Thank you.
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The BC Winter Semi-Formal is this Saturday, December 1st for high school students. Our event will be from 5PM to 8PM at Riverbed Farm, 1426 East Vermont Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805.
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Scripture Of The Week
2 Corinthians 6:2
“In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.
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November 16, 2018
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The BC Space Program was featured in the Huntington Beach News this week! Check out the article: http://hbnews.us/communitB.html
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Congratulations to our Lady Warriors for their 2nd place finish in their league. They fought hard in the championship match and made us all proud. Kudos to Coach Sierra Whitmire and all the players for a having the highest ranked team at BC this year thus far!!!
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The Athletics Department is doing a fundraiser, where you can purchase Christmas trees or wreaths or other ornaments! You can bring in your money and purchase form to the front office, and we’ll give you a coupon to pick up your tree! A portion of the proceeds will go to support the BC Athletics Program. Thanks in advance for your generous support.
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International Student Club
We started the club this year to build cultural competency and to foster relationships between all students of BC. Our latest meeting deconstructed cultural stereotypes. This effort helps both international and domestic students grow in their global perspectives and in their understanding of themselves and others.
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BC has another Dine-Out event this month on November 29th for the entire day. Please go to the Corner Bakery on Brookhurst in Fountain Valley, and tell them you are supporting BC - and 15% of sales will go to our school! You can stop by before our Open House event, or go right after (they close at 9pm) to get an awesome dessert.
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Christmas Concert Tickets Available Online
Our annual Christmas Concert is coming up on Saturday, Dec. 8th. There will be a number of performances and great classic Christmas songs. Tickets are $5 and you can buy them at the front office or online at http://www.bchs.net/festivalofchristmas/.
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Yearbook AD Reservations
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Support Our Missionaries
Are you interested in spreading the word of God throughout the world? If so, you may want to consider supporting our BC missionary students! We have teams going to Japan and Honduras this summer, each of which will bless the people with whom they interact. You can go to www.bchs.net/missionsupport/ and scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to support our general missions or individual students or staff.
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Don’t Miss the BC Open House on Thursday, November 29th at 6:30PM. Come and see what our students have created so far this year, meet their teachers and enjoy some hot chocolate and music from the BC Band and Choir. There will be some great prizes and a Christmas Tree coupon up for raffle! Please join us for a wonderful time for our entire community, and don’t forget to invite your friends who might be interested in a BC education.
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Scripture Of The Week
Ephesians 5:20
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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November 8, 2018
The Brethren Christian High School Choir participated in an invitational Choral Festival hosted by Concordia University in Irvine. Our choir performed beautifully in front of other schools from southern California and guest clinician, Mr. John Tebay. Congratulations to Ms. Mine and our wonderful choir!
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We have a special chapel planned for next Tuesday at 11AM in the mall to honor our country’s veterans. There will be a Marine color guard, a combat Marine speaker and another special veteran speaker. We invite all of our students’ family members, who are veterans or active duty military to join us in their uniforms. We look forward to a big turn out. You may not know that four members of the BC class of 2018 have joined the Marines, and we are so proud of them! God bless America!
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The Boy’s varsity cross-country team finished 3rd in the league after an amazing performance at league finals yesterday! Nine of our boys will participate in the CIF preliminary race next Saturday in Riverside. Let’s wish them luck for next week and congratulate them on a strong finish to the season! Please contact Coach Dyson for details about this Saturday’s event.
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There are three ways that you can help support the PFC right now!
1. Official sign-ups for our Annual Color Run and Chili Cook Off will happen at Open House in November. The event itself is Saturday, April 5th, but there is a lot of work that can be done now!
2. Parents and students can volunteer to help in advertising, set-up and clean-up, gathering supplies, and organizing the event. This is a community event and we need everyone!
3. Spread the word now to any businesses or business owners you know who might want to be a sponsor. We are always looking for people to donate T-shirts and items for our swag bag. Also, do you know of a DJ company, photo booth and food truck? We need your referrals!
See you at the PFC Meeting on Monday 11/26 7-8:30PM in the Teacher's Workroom - all are welcome.
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On Friday, November 9th, representatives from UC Riverside and Verto Education will be on our campus in room 202 to talk with BC high school students about the college application process. If you would like your child to attend, they can come during Academic Support at 9:25AM to meet with the representatives. BC Seniors may sign-up to stay after and talk more in depth if they have not already missed up to 4 classes for other visits.
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The BCHS ISS team is having a yard sale this Saturday, November 10th to raise funds for the experiment that they are creating that will be launched up into space and monitored by the astronauts in the International Space Station. The yard sale will be from 7:00AM to 2:00PM on the BC campus east lawn, behind the main office. Thank you to the whole Space team: Andrew, Kaito, Jessi, Paige, Maddie, Colby, Mr. Peterson, and Mr. Donahoe.
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We are gearing up for a wonderful Open House event for our entire BC community! On Thursday, November 29th our campus will be open for the friends and family of Brethren Christian School to come and visit our teachers, hear some amazing music and see some awesome artwork that our community has produced so far this semester! We are inviting prospective families to join us for Open House, so invite your friends and neighbors who might be interested in attending BC. We look forward to seeing you at this community event.
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Scripture Of The Week
Joshua 24:15
But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.’
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November 2, 2018
The end of the second 6-week grading period is this Friday, November 2nd. Our students have been working hard on a variety of projects and learning many things along the way. Report cards will be handed out to your students on Tuesday, November 6th, so please ask your student about their grades that evening.
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Parents, please join us for an end-of-the-semester celebration of all the hard work your students and teachers have done together! Some great projects have been completed and we will be showcasing it on Thursday, November 29th at 6:30pm. There will be food, music and fun, so bring the whole family! Please invite your friends that might want to attend BC next year. Thank you.
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A representative from Westmont University will be available to meet with students on Monday, November 5th at 10:45 AM. They will answer questions about filling out applications, college matriculation and scholarship opportunities. If you would like more information, please contact our Academic Dean, Ms. Flippin.
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Our BC Drama Production of Neil Simon’s “Fools” is closing this weekend, with final performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:30PM in the BC Drama Room. Tickets are still available online and at the door (or to buy in the front office) for$10. You can buy them online at www.bchs.net/bcdrama/. Please print out your receipt and bring it to the show as your ticket. Congratulations to Mrs. Griffin and the entire cast and crew on a great show. I attended last weekend, and it was fantastic. Get ready to laugh hard!
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Are you shopping online for Christmas? You can actually give back to Brethren if you use smile.amazon.com/ch/95-3956057 and choose “Brethren Christian Junior & Senior High School” as your selected charity. We will get a percentage of eligible purchases made through the Amazon Smile program every time you make a purchase! If you have any questions, please contact the business desk at ex. 33 for help with this program.
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There are three ways that you can help support the PFC right now!
1. Official sign-ups for our Annual Color Run and Chili Cook Off will happen at Open House in November. The event itself is on Saturday, April 5th, but there is a lot of work that can be done now.
2. Parents and students can volunteer to help in advertising, set-up and clean-up, gathering supplies, and organizing the event. This is a community event and we need everyone!
3. Please spread the word now to any businesses or business owners you know, who might want to be a sponsor. We are always looking for people to donate T-shirts and items for our swag bag. Also, do you know of a DJ company, photo booth and food truck? We need your referrals!
See you at the PFC Meeting on Monday 11/5 7-8:30AM in the Teacher's Workroom - all are welcome, and we encourage parents to come. Thank you.
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Debunking the Vaping Myth. A new study by the American Physiological Society significantly debunks the myth that e-cigarettes are safer than regular cigarettes. FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says, “E-cigs have become an almost ubiquitous--and dangerous--trend among teens.” Due in large part to the mythic narrative that vaping is safe. This recent research shows that not only vapor harms the lungs, but the added flavor in e-cigs exacerbates the detrimental impact of vaping. It’s a double whammy. Your teens probably believe e-cigs are safe and more significantly they may be drawn to them because vaping just looks cool. Please talk to your children about the dangers of vaping and smoking.
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Scripture Of The Week
Philippians 4:6 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
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October 25, 2018
Thanks so much to our students and parents, who met with the Accreditation Committee as they reviewed our school this week. Your input and experience were invaluable. The official report will be delivered to us in the next two months, but the initial report is strongly positive on all areas of our school. This process was validating to who we are, and it gave us direction on how to continually improve.
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The BC HIGH SCHOOL Football team will conclude their season with a home game against Lighthouse Christian at 3:30PM this Friday. We will also celebrate Senior Appreciation that night, celebrating all 12th graders in our football team, cheer squad, and band! Please come out to support our Warriors!
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The BC Drama Production of Neil Simon’s “Fools” opens this Friday at 7:30PM in the BC Drama Room, and will run on October 26th and 27th & on November 2nd and 3rd. Tickets are $10, and you can buy them online at www.bchs.net/bcdrama/. Please print out your receipt and bring it to the show as your ticket. See you at the show!
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Come to our 6th Annual Band Pancake Breakfast & Used Book Sale on Saturday, October 27th, from 7:30 - 10:30AM, where the JH and HS bands will be performing. The Lions Club of Huntington Beach, who is graciously volunteering their time to cook pancakes for us, will also join us! They are gathering donations of used eyeglasses, so please bring any if you have them.
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We are pleased announce that BC students can now earn college credit and high school credit at the same time for certain courses taken online through Biola University at a significant discount. Please visit Biola Smart Start to get more details and to apply online. Students are encouraged to enroll by November 30th for courses beginning on January 14, 2019, since space is limited. Please consider taking advantage of this special offering from Biola.
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Monday, October 29th is Club Photo day. Mrs. Ramsey is arranging to take pictures of all clubs and teams that meet at Brethren Christian School. Please ask your children to check with their club Directors about what to wear for the photos.
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Ever wonder how people find our school? Much of it is word-of-mouth, but research shows that more and more parents are turning to online searches. Yelp is one of the most popular platforms for people who want to find out about private schools in our area. Would you consider going to the BC Yelp page and leaving us a review and a rating? We would really appreciate it.
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Please be aware that the City of Huntington Beach is planning a Pavement Rehabilitation project in our neighborhood from October through December. We have been notified that there will be possible “no-parking signs” that will go up in our neighborhood in the days prior to any project that immediately affects our streets. Construction projects will generally take place Monday through Friday from 7AM to 5PM. We update you with any changes in our Daily Bulletin, which is posted on our website.
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PFC Corner
1. The next PFC meeting is on Monday, November 5th from 7 - 8:30PM at BC.
2. The holidays are upon us and there are plenty of ways to bless the students and staff at BC, please ask us how!
3. Mark your calendars for BC's Open House on November 29th at 6:30PM. Parents and students alike are welcome to come and celebrate the fall semester's accomplishments. Official sign-ups for Color Run volunteers will also begin here!
6. Please contact the PFC directly for questions about how to get involved with activities this year! Visit the Parent Fellowship Council page on our website and get to know the team, and help serve our students.
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Scripture Of The Week
Ephesians 5:19-20
…speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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October 19, 2018
BC is accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) AND the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). We submitted our self-study to these organizations in early September of this year. I commend our entire staff for their excellent work on this document - especially Mrs. Jenn Simonds and Ms. Marcella Flippin. An accreditation team will visit our school from this Sunday through next Wednesday to evaluate our school from A-Z. Our administration may be a bit busy with the team, but we will continue to make ourselves available to parents with any needs you may have. Accreditation keeps us accountable to a process of continual quality improvement, which is consistent with our goal of excellence in every area of the school enterprise. The visiting team's findings will be read publicly at 3PM in our library. All parents are welcome to attend.
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Our 7th grade enjoyed a day at the Medieval Times this week. They learned some history of the period and the value of kindness, while enjoying a great show. A special thanks to Mrs. Neighbors, Mr. Jefferson and Mrs. Johnson for chaperoning the students on this fun and educational field trip.
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The Science Department at Biola University has partnered with our International Space Station Program to provide: technical direction, lab space, equipment access and student mentoring. We are grateful to Biola for their support and, we are glad to introduce our students to such a great Christian University.
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Please join us tonight at 7PM in the Mall to hear our students perform at the BC Coffee House event. Enjoy various musical genres, musical theater, bluegrass, pop, comedy and more! There will be pies and coffee for sale as well, so come on out and support the arts at BC!
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A representative from Grand Canyon University will be available to meet with students on Monday/10/29 at 10:45 AM. They will answer questions about college scholarships opportunities exclusively for BC families as well as dual credit enrollment possibilities here at BC. If you would like more information, please contact our Academic Dean, Ms. Flippin.
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Come to our 6th Annual Band Pancake Breakfast & Used Book Sale on Saturday, October 27th, 7:30AM - 10:30AM. Both the junior high and high school bands will be performing. We will also be joined by the Lions Club of Huntington Beach, who have graciously volunteered their time to cook pancakes for us! They are gathering donations of used eyeglasses, so please bring any if you have them.
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The Fall play, Fools, is opening on Friday, October 26th at 7:30PM and will run Fridays and Saturdays until November 3rd. You can buy your tickets ($10) now! Please select the date, reserve the number of spots you want and print out the receipt as your ticket! You can also stop by the front office and pay cash to pick up your tickets. Thank you.
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Do you love BC? We do, too. Don't forget to visit one of our social media outlets, including Facebook, Instagram, or Yelp and leave us a positive review. Tell your family and friends about us, as we have plenty of events coming up in November and December that are open to the public to enjoy.
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PFC Corner
1. The next PFC meeting is on Monday, November 5th from 7 – 8:30PM at BC.
2. The holidays are coming soon and there is a "classroom needs & favorite things" list from the faculty and staff in the front office. Thank you!
3. Keep collecting those BOX TOPS! Every bit counts as we raised over $500 with our last submission! You can turn in your box tops to the front office and don’t forget to trim them down on the dotted lines to make them perfect rectangles, and check the expiration date.
4. Amazon Smile is a great program to utilize in order to raise money for an organization while doing online shopping! Consider using it to promote BC while you do your Christmas shopping!
5. The Annual BC Color Run is coming soon and we need your help! Please contact the PFC to jump on the planning committee and help plan this amazing event (our 3rd anniversary this year) that takes place on Saturday, April 6th.
6. To contact the PFC directly about questions or comments, please visit the Parent Fellowship Council page on our website and get to know the team, and help serve our students.
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Scripture Of The Week
Psalm 37:4
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
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October 4, 2018
Please join us tomorrow morning, October 5th at 8AM in Room 202 for some light snacks, fellowship, and a time of Q&A with me and other parents. Everyone is welcome!
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The class schedule for the week of October 8-12 will be adjusted due to PSAT testing. Please visit the PSAT Schedule Page for a complete breakdown of the schedule, and adjust accordingly. Thank you.
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8th Grade Astro Camp
Our 8th grade class leaves for Astro Camp next week for a three-day experience in the mountains. Students will learn about science, bond with their classmates and make memories for a lifetime! Please connect with Mr. Weir at sweir@bchs.net if you have any questions before they leave on Monday.
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Join our drama students on Friday, October 12th for Comedy Sportz, a hilarious improv-comedy show where student and audience participation is encouraged. Tickets are $5. This is a fun time to laugh with our community and all proceeds go back to supporting the BC Drama program. Head over to the Drama room (502) at 7PM and be ready for laughs.
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2. The holidays are coming soon and there is a "classroom needs & favorite things" list from the faculty and staff in the front office. Thank you!
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We had high-speed fiber installed this past weekend to further increase our speed and bandwidth at the school. This was completed at minimal cost, but it will deliver maximum results for our network. Your students will notice the difference.
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Our award-winning choir is having a fundraiser with See's Candy! Download the BC Choir See's Candy Flyer and print it out. Then you can complete the form and bring it in to the front office. Order your chocolates today, or buy some for your family and friends for the holidays.
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A number of families have expressed interest in hosting Brethren Christian School international students, and we are starting to look for host-families for the future. If you are interested in participating in this rich experience, please contact our Admissions Director, Shawn Thomas, at shawnthomas@brethrenchristian.org for more information on how to become involved in the host-family process .
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Free Kaplan SAT Prep Class
We want to make you aware of every opportunity for your student to succeed in their college dreams. Kaplan online ACT & SAT testing service is offering a free SAT preparation class on October 9th and 13th. Visit their website to reserve a seat
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Scripture Of The Week
John 8:12
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
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September 26, 2018
Tomorrow our Warriors will be hosting the Desert Chapel Eagles at Brethren Christian School at 4PM. Stop by and watch the game, and bring a chair for the sidelines. Earlier today, our Junior High Boys Flag Football team fought hard against Covenant school, and tomorrow afternoon our Junior High Girls Basketball team will go up against Bethel at the Fountain Valley Rec Center. This Saturday, our Girls JV and Varsity teams will play a double header at Avalon High School on Catalina island! Let's wish all of our teams the best of success!
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September 27th is the day! Make sure to head over to First Class Pizza in Fountain Valley, and order something to sponsor BC. We will get 15% of sales when showing this flyer between 11AM and 9PM. Make it an “after-party” following our Girl’s Junior High Basketball game at 3:30PM, or after the High School Football game at 4PM!
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Cyberbullying Prevention
Today’s technology can be an important help in a variety of situations, but we are also aware of how dangerous it can be to young people. We take the risks and temptations facing our students at BC seriously, so we want to make parents aware of some of the latest Apps that could potentially be harmful to students and that may be contrary to our views and values as a Christian ministry. Please take a moment to review the 7 Apps to Avoid document from eSchool News Daily.
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1. PFC meeting postponed to Monday 10/8/18 from 7 – 8:30PM at BC.
2. Save the date: Color Run Saturday April 6th – please contact the PFC if you'd like to volunteer!
3. We had a great time selling BC t-shirts and stickers and raising money for BC during the Homecoming celebration last Friday. We will continue to sell t-shirts at football games and Open House on November 29th.
4. Save the date: Friday Morning Fellowship with Dr. Moran occurs at 8AM on campus every first Friday of the month. This is a time of fellowship with other parents and the Superintendent on an informal level.
5. The holidays are coming soon and there is a "classroom needs & favorite things" list from the faculty and staff in the front office.
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Scripture Of The Week
1 Timothy 6:11-12 ESV
But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
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September 20, 2018
We are in the midst of a fantastic Spirit Week with fun activities and competitions, including dressing up in fun costumes each day. It culminates this Friday, Sept 21st with our Homecoming Football game on our campus at 4PM. The whole community is invited to come and cheer on our school and enjoy the food, booths and games that will be available for all.
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This Friday (Sept 21st) is the end of the first 6-week grading period. Electronic Report Cards will be available in Aeries on Monday (Sept 24th) after 4PM. The grade is a snapshot of your child’s work in each class for the first 6 weeks, including citizenship and work habits. Students with less than a 2.0 GPA or 4 points accumulated in citizenship (U=4 points/N= 2 points, W=1 point) will be placed on the ineligibility list for extra-curricular activities such as sports or the play for the following 6 weeks.
Please remember that you can always access Aeries 24/7 to see what your child is doing (or not doing) in each class. Please review it periodically and talk to your children about their performance. Let’s partner to foster the best performance of each and every student. Thank you.
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Band Night at Angel's Stadium
Congratulations to the BC band who performed the national anthem, along with other Southern California schools, at the Angel's game this past Saturday! Over 140 people from our BC community were at the game to cheer on our band and to watch the game together. Kudos to Mr. Montgomery and his talented band members for making us all proud! Make sure to check out the video of their performance!
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Andrew Shiroma, Colby Peterson, Paige Coultrop (Program Manager), Maddie Zone and Kaito Ochia presented a wonderful assembly this week to show the school what the ISS Program is all about. Kudos to them and Program Mentor, Mr. Mike Donahoe for the assembly and for advancing space exploration at BC!
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Come out and support BCHS! On Thursday, Sept. 27th, First Class Pizza Fountain Valley will donate 15% of sales to Brethren’s PFC between 11AM and 9PM. Orders must be dine in or take out. For more information and to download the required flyer to present when you make your purchase, visit the Dine Out Event Page.
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Stay Current with the BC Calendar
You can download the BC calendar onto your smart phone or desktop calendar and stay up to date with all upcoming events and schedule changes or updates to our main calendar. Simply go to www.bchs.net/calendar/, look on the upper right hand side of the page, and click the “Subscribe” button. If you have an iCal, Outlook, or Google calendar, you can sync the BC calendar with yours and have all of our events instantly on your smart phone or home computer. You can also download our 2018-19 Year At A Glance PDF (this PDF will not reflect cancellations or changes as does the website calendar).
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International Student Club
We had our first meeting of this club intended for all students to learn about different cultures. A goal of the club is for American and International students to become more socially integrated. We had Chinese food, talked about faith approaches in the US and Asia, and had a chop-stick eating competition. Kudos to the student leaders of this club for putting together a great first event!
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1. Dine Out 9/27 at First Class Pizza in Fountain Valley – 15% goes back to BC
2. PFC meeting postponed to Monday 10/8/18 from 7-8:30PM at BC
3. Save the date: Color Run Saturday April 6th – committee forming now!
4. PFC to sell BC t-shirts and bumper stickers at Homecoming: Shirts $12 or 2 for $20, Window Stickers $1-$3
5. Save the date: Friday Morning Fellowship with Dr. Moran occurs at 8AM on campus every first Friday of the month. This is a time of fellowship with other parents and the Superintendent on an informal level.
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Scripture Of The Week
Ephesians 5:1
So be imitators of God, as his dear children.
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September 14, 2018
We have always worked to foster a culture of student responsibility at BC, and our block schedule necessitates an even keener focus on this due to “free” times built into the block. A student may use that time to do homework, study for a test or to visit a teacher in the classroom for extra help. Conversely, they may use the time to talk with friends, play games or be idle. While there is some benefit to having more “free” time, we encourage students to utilize most or all of these times to engage in productive learning, leadership or club activities. We wish to partner with parents to encourage students to use their new freedom responsibly in ways that lead to personal development – not wasted time. Let’s all work together to create this culture of responsibility with our students. Thank you.
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Our PFC President, Mrs. Janice Royal, M.A., is an Independent College Admissions Counselor, and she will be hosting two admission seminars on our campus. She will walk students and families through the college admissions process with a focus on each field of the UC and Cal State University applications.
Mrs. Royal will guide each student to presenting their “BEST YOU” on their applications! She will give advice on the UC Application at 5PM on October 3rd, and she will provide instruction regarding the Cal State Application on Thursday, October 11th at 5PM.
Please contact royal@sbcglobal.net for more information and to RSVP no later than October 2nd.
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Our BC Warrior 8-man football team beat La Vern Lutheran! I am proud of the effort and spirit our young men are displaying on and off the field. Congratulations to them, the coaches and all of our football supporters for making this comeback season a true success.
Please join us on our campus for the next Football Game tomorrow at 12 noon!
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Congratulations to Cameron Wilhite, our Cross Country Warrior who ran a great race last Saturday at the Laguna Hills Invitational. His time was 19 minutes 25 seconds, a 2 min 30 sec improvement over his time last year. He received a medal for placing 40th out of 147 runners in the Sophomore Division.
Junior Shirlyn Rhee ( 27 minutes 3 seconds) and Freshman Kate Johnson (28 minutes 4 seconds) also ran great races. Congratulations to the entire Cross Country team as they prepare for their first League meet on September 17, 2019 at Mason Regional Park at 3:00PM. GO WARRIORS!
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The BC band will be performing the national anthem, along with other Southern California schools, at the Angel's game this Saturday! Over 140 people from our BC community will be going to the game to cheer on our band and watch the game together. We know Mr. Montgomery and his talented band members will make us proud!
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Our amazing ASB (Student Government) has been working hard this year to encourage the BC community to be a place of joy and camaraderie. Spirit Week takes place all of next week, and it is a time of fun activities and competitions, including dressing up in fun costumes. It culminates on Friday, Sept 21st with our Homecoming game at Brethren Christian School at 4PM. The whole community is invited to come and cheer on our school and enjoy the food, booths and games that will be available for all.
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1. Dine Out 9/27 at First Class Pizza in Fountain Valley. 15% of sales goes back to BC!
2. PFC meeting postponed to Monday 10/8/18 from 7-8:30PM at BC
3. Save the date: Color Run Saturday April 6th – committee forming now!
4. PFC will be selling BC t-shirts and bumper stickers at Homecoming: Shirts $12 or 2 for $20, Bumper Stickers $1-$3
5. Save the date: Friday Morning Fellowship with Dr. Moran occurs at 8AM on campus every first Friday of the month. This is a time of fellowship with other parents and the Superintendent on an informal level.
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Scripture Of The Week
Philippians 2:2
Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
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September 6, 2018
Program Mentor, Mr. Mike Donahoe, is leading a group of nine students to build and launch an original experiment to the ISS next April. There is room for more students, so please encourage your child(ren) to sign up for this unique learning opportunity. An experiment has just been chosen, and the design and build-out will follow.
The success of this program depends upon human and financial resources. I have set a fundraising goal of $50,000 to support the total cost of this initiative, and I have already received a parent pledge of $20,000. Therefore, I am asking the BC community to donate the balance of $30,000 in tax-deductible donations by Thanksgiving of this year. I ask that you prayerfully consider a donation of any amount to help us reach our goal for this worthy effort. Thank you.
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Please join us on the morning of September 7th at 8AM in Room 202 for some light snacks, fellowship, and a time of Q&A with me and the PFC. Everyone is welcome!
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This Monday our campus will slow down for a special time of worship, fellowship, small group meetings focusing on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Students need to bring a camping chair or beach chair that can easily fold up to sit on during our time of worship (no couches or other types of chairs). School starts at 8AM and will be dismissed at 11:40AM. The bus will be scheduled to pick up our students at 12pm that day.
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Our Monthly PFC meeting is on Monday, September 10th at 7PM on campus. Please join us if you are interested in getting involved in the Parent Fellowship Council, or volunteering time to support BC in any way that you choose.
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Safety is our top priority at BC, so please remember to drop off and pick up your students behind the school in front of the rear entrance. Dropping off students in the front parking lot or on the street is dangerous, so please follow our parking guidelines. Thank you.
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Brethren Christian School encourages students to explore and create programs outside of their regular academic classes. If your child is interested in joining one of our student/staff-led clubs, September 12th is the day where they can find out about what we offer on campus and to sign up!
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Scripture Of The Week
Matthew 28:18-20
He told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and earth. Therefore go and make disciples in all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and then teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you; and be sure of this—that I am with you always, even to the end of the world.”
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August 31, 2018
Please come out and support our Football Team, Cheerleaders and Band tomorrow at 11AM right here on our campus. You won’t want to miss this first ever 8-man game on our very own field. Go Warriors!
The team played a great game against Rolling Hills Prep last week, and our return to football was highlighted in the LA Times!
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We have updated our school year calendar. Please let us know when you see a discrepancy on the calendar, so we can correct it right away. Thank you.
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Our updated Parent/Student Handbook for the 2018/19 is now available via our website at www.bchs.net/handbook/.
Please review it and use it as a reference.
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We understand that we have had some late deliveries and we are working with the company to resolve these issues.
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We are inviting all of our high school aged international students to come out to the Successful Strategies for University Admissions meeting . Friday, September 7th from 2:45pm to 3:20pm we are partnering with the Semita School and Dr. John Ahn to address specific questions about international students applying and enrolling into American Universities and colleges.
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Mrs. Martes and the Girls Volleyball team are hosting a fundraiser for their team. You can donate your old clothes or other items to them, and the Volleyball team gets a portion of the proceeds. Go to their fundraiser page for more information.
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Monday, Sept 10th is a half day! Our annual Friday For Him (Friday Forum) is going to be held on September 10th due to scheduling conflicts. We have an incredible worship band, three great guest speakers, small groups, and more planned for this lovely half day of school together. Students need to remember to bring a camping chair/ beach chair that can easily fold up to sit on during our time of worship. We will have metal chairs at the ready if you forget to bring a compact beach chair. Students arrive at school at 8:00 am and will be dismissed to be picked up at 11:40 am. The School Bus schedule will also be adjust for drop off times after 12pm.
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The Band is extending ticket requests until Tuesday for the September 15th Angels games where the BC band will be playing the National Anthem. The entire BC community is invited to get tickets where we will all get to sit together in the same section. Go to the ticket reservation page and then you can drop off your money at the front desk by Tuesday.
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Next PFC meeting is Monday, Sept 10 at 7pm at Brethren Christian School.
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Scripture Of The Week
Psalm 95:6-7 ISV
Come! Let us worship and bow down; let us kneel in the presence of the Lord, who made us. For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the flock in his care. If only you would listen to his voice today…
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August 24, 2018
Warrior Football returned to BC today! We wish Coach Green and all the players all the best. Please support Warriors Football by coming to the games and rooting us on.
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Please note that our Green Days (Tuesdays & Thursdays) end at 2:15. Students are in an Academic Support period from 1:40-2:15, so please do not pick up your students at 1:40. Please remember to drop off and pick up students in the large parking lot on the opposite side of the school from our main office. Thank you so much.
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We had a fantastic B2S Night this Wednesday! Thanks to all of those, who helped make it a great event, including the Teachers, PFC and other volunteers. Thanks also for all of the positive feedback on our great teachers, programs and changes this year. Please keep in close touch with your children’s teachers with any concerns you may have, and please partner with us by encouraging good study habits at home. Thank you.
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Thank you to those that signed up for the PFC on Back to School Night! There are many exciting events happening this year that the PFC needs your help with, so please contact them to help make BC the best it can be. Thank you.
Janice Royal, President
janice.royal@sbcglobal.net
Andrea Potter, Vice President
Carole Suzuki, Secretary
Joe Miceli, Treasure
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On Wednesday, August 29th at 7PM, College Planning Consultant, Janice Royal, will be joining us to discuss the senior application process and procedures one should be prepared for when looking at, and applying to, colleges. This includes a look at what happens in the review process and what "best practices" you should follow. Please RSVP with Dorothy Heinz in the front office by Wednesday.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Psalm 116:1-2
I love the LORD, because He hears my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live.
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August 17, 2018
Dear BC Family,
We have gotten off to a great start to the school year. There were a couple of speed bumps, but we have navigated past those. I have had the chance to observe our new teachers, and they are connecting with students and using effective methods to teach their subject matter.
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First Assembly
Our Assembly on Tuesday was a time to share important information with students and to challenge each one of them to personal growth this year.
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Our block schedule allows more time for teacher training each week, and this week we focused on fostering the creativity God has given each student. We are also sharing best practices with the Chromebooks, and it is exciting to see the enthusiasm our teachers and students have in using the new technology. Students are being trained on Canvas and Aeries during the Academic Support times in our block schedules this week and next.
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BC families, please join us for BC's Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 22!
We will be starting the night at 5:30PM with a free BBQ and fellowship in the Mall provided by the PFC. You can visit classrooms and talk to teachers at 6:40PM. Please RSVP at www.bchs.net/bbq/, so we can plan for how much food to provide. A special thank you to Mrs. Stone and the PFC for making this event happen!.
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Parents often ask me how they can help the school, and I tell them that the very best way is to get involved with the PFC. We have a small group of dedicated parents, who regularly volunteer, but they need your help. Please come to the next meeting and find out how you can help make BC a better place for our entire school community. Thanks so much.
Important Points:
1. Please Turn in Box Tops for Education in the Main Office ASAP for the October submission date.
2. Our next PFC meeting will be held on 9/10 from 7-8:30 PM in Dr. Moran’s Office.There are many committees to join and opportunities to get involved.
3. Please take a look at the teacher “wish lists” and “favorite things” in the notebook in the front office.We could use all the donations we can get.
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We are not offering an after school program for our students, so ALL students must leave the campus at the end of the school day unless they are involved in a school sponsored activity, such as: sports, clubs, band, etc. Thank you.
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We have had some coyotes wander through our field this first week, but there is no need for alarm. They pass through quickly and are not ordinarily a risk to humans, except for very small children. With that said, our armed security guard checks these animals when sited. It would be best to call the school when you hear of a coyote on campus instead of calling the police or other authorities for two reasons: the coyotes are gone before the authorities get here, and we now have our own security that can deal with the coyotes. We will definitely keep a close eye on this.
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English Immersion Camp
We will be hosting 30 Chinese high school students next week from Monday through Wednesday for an English immersion experience. They will be auditing classes and eating lunch with our students. They will be well supervised, and they will also be given Bibles in Mandarin. Please pray for the Lord to bless this experience for all of our students.
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It's a new year, and if you need a reminder on how to use Canvas, or if you are a first-time user, you can navigate to our BC Parents page for instructions on how to set up your account. Canvas is our online learning module in which you can check and see the assignments that your student is working on - and when they upload them for teacher review. Take full advantage of our technological approach to education by getting plugged into Canvas today!
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Senior Photos
This Monday, August 20th, all seniors will be having their senior portraits taken. Men, please wear a sports coat and tie, and ladies, a nice outfit, for your pictures. This is for 12th grade only. The following Monday, August 27th, we will be doing make-up photos for ID cards for anyone who did not get their picture taken on Registration Day.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
2 Corinthians 10:17-18
But he who boasts is to boast in the Lord. For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.
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August 10, 2018
We have had a great week of staff and teacher orientation, and we are ready to launch a fantastic year for your students!
We have some great NEW TEACHERS and staff that have begun working at BC, and I’d like to introduce them to you:
Jeff Jefferson
He will teach Math 7, Bible 7, Health & PE, and he will be coaching boys varsity basketball. Mr. Jefferson holds a BA degree in Psychology with a minor in Communications from Trinity Christian College. He is a graduate of BC and is respected by the entire community.
Darrin Smith
He will be teaching AP Bio, Bio, Life Science 7 & Options Life Science. Mr. Smith holds a BS in Biology from Biola University and an Master of Divinity from Westminster Seminary. He has solid teaching experience, and we believe he is going to do a great job teaching the life sciences at BC.
Stanley Weir
He will be teaching Chemistry, Physics, 8th grade Physical Science & Algebra I. Mr. Weir holds a BA degree in Chemistry from Sonoma State University, as well as a Single Subject Credential. He is an experienced teacher, who combines exceptional academic ability with a great relational approach to students.
Gina Hanson
She will be teaching Algebra II, Math Analysis/Trig & AP Calculus. Mrs. Hanson holds a Bachelors degree in Business Finance from CSUF, and a Masters degree in Math Education from CSULB. She comes to us with strong teaching experience at Mariners Christian School. Her son Sterling graduated from BC last spring.
Drew Reyes
Mr. Reyes is our new Security Guard. He is a 20 year veteran of the LA County Sheriff’s Department, and he is licensed to open carry a sidearm. He will be providing a deterrence as well as responding to any security issues in real time. Officer Reyes will: patrol the campus, supervise carpool and lunches, and help with maintenance/cleaning as needed.
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Please give a big Warriors Welcome to our new teachers and staff. Our entire team is ready to go, and we can't wait to see all of you on Monday morning!
August 1, 2018
I hope you are all enjoying the summer! I want to share my enthusiasm with you about the upcoming year and about the new opportunities a BC education will afford your children.
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow at Registration Day from 9AM-3PM, where your students will get their Chromebooks. Our teachers have been preparing to deliver innovative, high-tech teaching and learning approaches this year, and they will do so in our more flexible Block Schedule approach. I am confident that you will see and feel the difference.
Please read below about some additional highlights for 2018/19, and thank you for being part of the rebirth of BC as we build for a bold new future of exceptional Christian education.
Dr. Moran
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I am thrilled to announce that BC will conduct the International Space Station (ISS) Program this school year! Mr. Mike Donahoe will be the Program Facilitator of this applied science, computer and engineering project. Our students will plan, build and send an experiment to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Rocket in April of 2019. This program is conducted in conjunction with NASA and according to their specifications.
I launched this program at Riverside Christian School 2 yeas in a row, so I can tell you that the student learning and growth is astronomical. Please visit Mr. Donahoe at our ISS table at Registration Day this Thursday, August 2nd, and be sure to have your child sign up to participate in this amazing program. Mr. Donahoe is highly qualified to mentor our students to achieve the goals of this program. Please join me in thanking him for taking on this great project for our school!
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Football has returned to BC!!! Our 8-man football team is in place and the season is set to go! Our home games will be played here on our campus, and our band and cheerleaders are ready to support the team with Warriors spirit! Head Coach, Leon Green, has been getting the team ready, and we are looking forward to a great season!
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You will be happy to know that Mrs. Griffin will be producing one play and one musical this year as usual. Comedy Sportz will be coached by Tivoli Jensen, and the Cappies will be advised by Mrs. Maresh. Stay tuned for details.
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Mrs. Maresh will be coaching our new debate team, so please contact her at mmaresh@bchs.net to sign up for the team!
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We have a great new approach to providing lunch to your children this year that I am sure you will love. Yum Club orders food from your favorite restaurants and delivers it to the school each day. Please visit our website at www.bchs.net/lunch/ to sign up today.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
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June 29, 2018
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We will have a registration day on Thursday, August 2nd from 9AM-3PM.
It is IMPORTANT that you read this entire notice, so you can be prepared for that day. Before August 2nd, please ensure you have completed the enrollment packet checklist, which can be viewed on our website. We will contact you before August 2nd if you have any missing items (please do NOT contact the office regarding this).
We will send you a detailed list of steps to be taken on Registration day before August 2nd along with a map of the set up for the day.
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The office will be closed during the entire week of July 4th. We wish you a blessed and happy time as we celebrate the birth of our great nation. God bless America!!!
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Mr. Osburn and Mrs. Heffernan will be Co-leading our Activities program next year, which includes ASB, Class Councils and Ambassadors. I could not think of two better people to do this. They are both passionate about taking on this role, and they will be meeting with some of the student leadership this summer to plan for a spectacular 2018/19 school year. Please join me in welcoming them to these new roles. Thank you!
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
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Loss in the BC Family
It is with great sadness, that I report the tragic death of David Rosa, who graduated from BC in 1991. He later became the Fire Captain of Station 10 in Long Beach. David’s father, Paul Rosa, was a long-time member of the BC School Board.
David was senselessly slain, while fighting a fire on Monday, June 25th. This hits the BC Family hard, so we will fly our flag at half-staff this week to honor the memory of this great public servant and Warrior. We will notify the community if we hear of any fundraisers to support the family. You can read the full story on the Press-Telegram website. Please join us in praying for the family. Thank you and God bless you all.
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June 19, 2018
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Dear BC Family,
I hope you are all enjoying this early summer weather as much as I am. I have truly become accustomed to the beach lifestyle this past year, even though I have not yet learned how to surf. As we end one year, and plan for the next, I wanted to take a few moments to share some important updates with you.
Our 8th grade promotion and high school graduation were both well received from all whom attended. I am so proud of the wonderful young men and women who celebrated their accomplishments on these wonderful occasions.
Our teachers and staff have been hard at work to make next year a great one! We had Block Schedule and Ed Tech training last week, and I can tell you that our teachers are excited about the new teaching and learning opportunities provided by the synergy of these two new approaches.
Our team is completing the Self-Study for our ACSI/WASC joint accreditation process that occurs once every six years. This is a tremendous amount of work, but it focuses our self-reflection, and it serves to make us an even better school in all areas. Our Accreditation Team visit will be during the 3rd week of October, but there will be no interruption of classes or services during that time.
Ms. Flippin is back at school! She is doing great and is experiencing a full recovery from surgery. She begins scheduling of next year’s classes this week, so stay tuned for updates on that.
Our Junior High School enrollment has been dropping for a number of years, so we will be eliminating our 6th grade this coming school year. Since we just graduated 56 seniors, our overall enrollment will be a bit lower next year. This has precipitated some faculty and staff changes to come in line with our student population, while properly stewarding our finances. We will miss our departing staff, yet we will carry on the high quality of service and programming you have come to expect from BC. I want to thank Mrs. Staller, who led our Activities for many years here with quality and excellence. One of our teachers will be taking on this role, so stay tuned for an announcement on that soon.
We have hired three new Math and Science teachers for next year. I will introduce them formally before the start of the year, but be assured that each of them is of the highest quality, and they will significantly strengthen our math and science programming. They are already beginning to prepare their lesson plans for the start of school on August 13th.
Some of you may have heard of Measure Q, which is a bond measure that provides for school building improvements for the Huntington Beach City School District (HBCSD). The BC school board and I have been in ongoing conversations with HBCSD regarding Measure Q as it relates to the Gisler Facility upon which we reside. I will keep you updated on this issue, but please know that BC will remain on the Gisler Facility next year. It is likely that we will move to a new facility in the next few years, but exact dates are not yet determined. I want to thank the HBCSD for working with us to achieve a win-win for their school system and ours.
I encourage all members of the BC community to email me directly at jmoran@bchs.net with any questions or concerns you may have about our great school. I will continue to communicate with you over the summer, but I will be out of the office intermittently until August. However, we will have staff working in the office from 9AM-3PM every day throughout the summer to meet any need you may have.
I thank God for the miraculous year we have just concluded, and I hope you join me in my excitement about the great year ahead. In the meantime, I wish you and your families, a safe, happy and blessed summer!
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
1 Corinthians 2:9 (KJV)
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
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May 25, 2018
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We look forward to a special commencement ceremony for our seniors this year, which will be held at Mariners Church HB at the corner of Warner and Beach on June 9th at 2pm. We will NOT have unlimited seating, so each graduate has been granted a limited number of tickets for friends and family.
We know that alumni and others ordinarily come to the commencements even if not invited, but folks won’t be able to enter the venue without a ticket this year due to the limited size of the hall. I wanted you to know this in advance, so there are no disappointments on June 9th. Thanks everyone.
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I am thrilled to announce that BC has been accepted into the coveted Logos Forensic Association (LFA)! This is the top Christian Debate League in California. Brethren Christian will compete against the 16 other member schools in the LFA next year. We are now all set to build a debate team in anticipation of the fall season. Please encourage your children to join our new debate team. It goes a long way to build:
- Critical thinking
- Reasoning/Logic
- Research skills
- Public Speaking
- Confidence
It also helps when applying to top colleges and universities. This is another step forward in making BC a top preparatory school. Kudos to Mrs. Marcia Maresh for making this happen. Please contact her at mmaresh@bchs.net with any questions or if your children want to join the team.
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- Yihan Wang placed 2nd in 12th grade division with his self-portraits acrylic painting, "Me, Myself and I"
- Nina Nguyen placed second in 11th grade with her oil pastel floral drawing "Summer"
- Bethany Diment's acylic pour painting "The Journey to the Cemetary" inspired by the Phantom of the Opera placed 3rd in 8th grade division.
- Ryan Harper's mixed media piece "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" Took the Theme Award for 11th grade division. The festival theme was Beautiful Things
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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May 21, 2018
I am pleased to report a new $700,000 donation!
This raises our one-year total fundraising to $1.3 Million. Let us praise God, and thank our generous donors, for this miraculous provision.
This is an anonymous, unrestricted gift to go where it is most needed. We will prudently use these funds to further strengthen our teaching, programming and services. This will go a long way to build excellence in our A5 = Academics, Athletics, Arts, Activities & AMSE (Applied Math Science & Engineering). Our board of Trustees and I are committed to stewarding these funds wisely to achieve maximum results for your children.
I am sure you will be pleased with all we have in store for next year, which includes:
• 1:1 computers
• Block scheduling
• 8-man football
• Athletic league realignment (to achieve competitive equity)
• A debate team
• More mission trips
• Stronger Math & Science Programming
This new infusion of funds will go a long way to implement these programs and others. Please join the board, our staff and me in rejoicing over the continual blessings the Lord Jesus is bestowing upon our beloved Brethren Christian. I am humbled and honored to serve all of you in this great school ministry.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Philippians 4:4
Keep on rejoicing in the Lord at all times. I will say it again: Keep on rejoicing!
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May 7, 2018
Ms. Flippin has just begun a medical leave that will last for 4-6 weeks. She will have surgery, and is expected to have a full recovery. During her absence, please direct any academic requests to Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Martes or me. Please join me in praying for Ms. Flippin’s complete and rapid recovery.
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Our Open House was fantastic! Over 200 people attended, and there were many new families visiting for the first time. Many thanks to all of the volunteers, students, teachers and staff, who made this event a tremendous success. Congratulations to the winners of the half-off tuition drawing as well. This was a great night to celebrate the great year we have had at BC, while forecasting the new initiatives for next year: Football, 1:1 Computers, Debate Team, Block Scheduling, new missions opportunities and much more.
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Math Olympics
Congratulations to all our JH Mathletes for representing their class at the 2018 ACSI Math Olympics! The following students won honors at the event:
6th grade
Reasoning: 3rd place - Bob Nehrig
7th grade
Computation: 3rd place - Emily Le (photo)
Reasoning: 2nd place - Noah Monteiro
3rd place - Joyce Hong
8th grade
Computation: 1st place - Jeilyn Rhee
3rd place - Velmar Amador-Lankster
Reasoning: 3rd place - Ethan Fast
Their ribbons will be presented at our Award Ceremony later this month.
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Dr. Clara Amador-Lankster is the mother of Velmar, who is in our 8th grade. She conducts an annual missions trip to an orphanage in Haiti called Foyer Renovation D’Haiti. She will be leading a group of women there again on May 12th to share the gospel and to provide education. They will be providing Professional Development in Language and Literacy to teachers. They will also play, tell stories, sing, read the Word, pray with the students; and they will worship God with everyone they meet along the way. Dr. Amador-Lankster’s dream is to serve and to provide her testimony of the work our Lord Jesus has done in her life. Her wish is to touch the lives of others in a way that gives Glory to Christ, the Prince of Peace.
Velmar and I will make a brief presentation in Chapel this Wednesday at 9:35AM, and we will give all students (and parents, who wish to attend) an opportunity to financially support this important mission to Haiti. As a missions school, BC is blessed to support missions locally and around the world.
I invite the entire BC community to join us this Wednesday. Thank you!
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(for Disney's Beauty and the Beast)
(for Disney's Beauty and the Beast)
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Philippians 4:6-7
Never worry about anything. Instead, in every situation let your petitions be made known to God through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving. Then God’s peace, which goes far beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your hearts and minds in union with the Messiah Jesus.
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May 1, 2018
This musical was nothing short of spectacular! I congratulate Mrs. Stella Griffin and her support team for producing such a high quality show. Kudos also to Mr. Len Montgomery and the band members, who made the musical magic happen. Thanks to Ms. Marian Mine for training the singers, and to Patrick Quinn for the choreography and acting lessons. Thanks also to the financial supporters and volunteers, who made this show possible. What a special way for Mrs. Griffin to complete her tremendous career at Brethren Christian. Please join me in wishing her love, blessings and gratitude for all she has done for our school and the countless students she has touched.
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Please join us for our Annual Open House this Friday evening, May 4th. Come out and watch us showcase our wonderful teachers, students and programs. Our current parents, who attend that evening, may enter into a free drawing to receive 50% off tuition for next year for one of their children! Please invite as many new families as well, who may also enter into a drawing for 50% off of their first year tuition. There will be a Q&A session for new families at 6:00PM, then at 6:30PM the campus will open for current and new families to visit classrooms and talk to our teachers. The free drawing will happen at about 8:00PM in the Mall.
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Car Accident
Charis Sanders, Jessica Holloway, Jojo Roque and Sofia Miceli were involved in a minor car accident after the Musical Saturday evening. Charis received treatment at the hospital for a concussion and a laceration, she is now resting at home, and she is expected to make a full recovery. Jessica and Sofia are bruised but OK, and Jojo was unharmed. Please keep them all in prayer for a complete recovery from the physical and emotional effects of the accident. Let us all thank God that this was not more serious.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Hebrews 11:6 ISV
Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who diligently search for him.
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April 21, 2018
IT’S SHOW TIME! You won’t want to miss our production of Beauty and the Beast continuing tonight and going through next weekend. I congratulate Mrs. Griffin and all of her helpers for making this musical happen. Thanks also to the financial supporters of this production, without whom it would not be possible. Now let’s come out and support our students in this special event! Enjoy!
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Color Run & Chili Cook-Off
Congratulations to Mr. Len Montgomery and our Band students for a fantastic trip to Boston over the Easter break. It was so fun for me to visit my hometown with our students. Their spirit, character and excellence were evident. We can all take pride in our school, our band and our students for representing BC with excellence. A special thanks also to our parent chaperones!
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Mark your calendars to join us for our Annual Open House on May 4th. Come out and watch us showcase our wonderful teachers, students and programs. Our parents attending the evening will enter into a free drawing to receive 50% off tuition for next year for one of their children. Please invite as many new families as well, who will enter into a drawing for 50% off of their first year tuition.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
2 Corinthians 4:18
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
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April 12, 2018
2nd Annual Color Run & Chili Cook-Off
The race starts at 1:30PM here at the school. Please park in the student parking lot. The chili cook-off setup will take place at 1:00PM, the Tasting Contest will start at 3PM, and the Chili Cook-Off award will be announced at 5:30PM.
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BC parents and students, please note that next week we will be on Block Schedule, and from April 17th - 20th we will be doing Terra Nova Testing. These tests will be each morning starting at 8:00AM, Tuesday-Friday with classes following. On Monday, April 16th, students will be released at 12:25PM. The bus will leave at 12:45PM.
Congratulations, to our Varsity Girls Cross Country team. They have been selected as the 2018 CIF Southern Section Team Academic Champion. The team’s grade point average of 4.0 was the highest in the enrollment category of 1499 and below.
The Varsity Girls Cross Country team will be honored at the Academic Awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018, at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The team will be awarded a championship banner during a ceremony at 6:45PM prior to the baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Baltimore Orioles.
If you would like to attend the Angels game, tickets can be purchased in the activities office for $8 per ticket.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
1 Corinthians 9:24
You know that in a race all the runners run but only one wins the prize, don’t you? You must run in such a way that you may be victorious.
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March 30, 2018
Have a blessed, joyful and safe Easter break, and we will see you all back at school on Tuesday, April 10th.
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Beauty and the Beast
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Color Run & Chili Cook-Off
Don’t forget to attend this fund-raising event on April 14th at 1:30PM here at school. You can register for the color run, the chili cook-off, or become a sponsor at www.bchs.net/colorrun/. Also, the PFC needs volunteers, and you can sign-up to help at the event on our Sign-Up Genius page. Please contact Shawn Thomas for more details at sthomas@bchs.net.
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Our entire roof was successfully repaired this past Monday! Our improved financial position, along with financial help from the Parent Fellowship Council, has made this possible.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Matthew 28:6
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
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Thursday, March 29, 2018
1:1 Computer Program
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March 20, 2018
New Business Manager
Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Kimberly McGovern as our new Business Manager. She comes to us with substantial experience in school finance and HR. She is already working to improve our systems and processes to provide exceptional service to all of our parents. You may contact her at kmcgovern@bchs.net. Let’s give her a warm Warrior Welcome…thank you!
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Color Run & Chili Cook-Off
Here are 2 ways to get involved and to help BC move forward in its Quest for Excellence. The events are scheduled for April 14th at 1:30PM here at the school. Please contact Shawn Thomas for details at sthomas@bchs.net or go to the Color Run & Chili Cook-Off event page to sign-up. The PFC will greatly appreciate your support.
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Prayer Vigil
We invite the entire Brethren Christian community to join our student led prayer on holy Thursday evening (March 29th) during the BC Worship Night in the mall. A section of that time will be dedicated to pray for those affected by the Parkland shooting and all other shootings in American schools. Please join us in prayer.
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The Junior HS ASB is hosting this event on April 13th. This JH dance will be a fun and well-supervised event. It is a healthy and fun opportunity for our JH students to socialize. Students should contact the JH ASB for details and tickets.
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Roof Update
The roof is now scheduled for March 26th. We will let you know if it gets completed on that day.
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The high school choir participated in the annual ACSI Musicale, a two-day choir festival, where they were adjudicated and rehearsed by guest conductor, Dr. Shawna Stewart from Biola University, and were adjudicated on other solo and ensemble pieces. Brethren Christian had four entries in the command performance: Brethren Christian Choir sang "Yo Le Canto Todo El Dia" (HS Choir), Chamber Choir sang "Hosanna In Excelsis," and soloists, David Salas and Charis Sanders sang their songs respectively. The choir was inspired by Dr. Stewart and other ACSI schools that participated and enjoyed making new friendships. Congratulations to the Brethren Christian high school choir students!
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Irvine Jazz Festival Recap
Our jazz band students all did a fantastic job at the Irvine Jazz Festival on Saturday. JH took 2nd out of three bands in the division. HS took 2nd out of three bands in their division, and the combos all played well, with our top combo taking 4th out of the 10 combos in the division and earning straight "superior" ratings.
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CASMEC Recap
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Security
We had a successful lockdown drill last week, and we will do other types of shooter on campus drills on a more regular basis. We are looking into security cameras for the entire campus, and we are doing a number of other things to improve the safety of everyone on campus. Our current security guard can no longer continue the job due to changes in his personal schedule, so I am now looking for a new armed security guard. If anyone in our community is qualified and interested, or if you know anyone who is, please contact me directly at Jmoran@Bchs.net. Thank you.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
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Lock Down Drill
We will conduct a Lock Down Drill on campus this Wednesday at 1:30 PM. Please note that this is only a drill. In the case of a real emergency, we will notify parents ASAP.
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"Parkland" Walk Out
Some of our students wish to join other students around the country, who are honoring the memory of the 17 people killed at the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida. In support of our students, we are adjusting our school schedule for tomorrow, so no students miss class time or feel they would be punished for participating in this National Walkout. Students will be instructed on the walkout process and revised schedule during first period. I will personally accompany the students on the 17-minute walk out to ensure their safety. Students who do not wish to participate in the walk out will be supervised by teachers and staff in the BC mall. Wednesday’s schedule is as follows:
PER 1 8-9:10 (70 min)
PASSING 9:10-9:15
PER 2 9:15-9:50 (35 min)
WALK OUT 9:50-10:30 (40 min)
PER 2 CONTINUED 10:35-11:10 (35 min)
CHAPEL 11:15-12:00 (45 min)
SMALL GROUPS 12:05-12:35 (30 min)
LUNCH 12:35-1:15 (40 min)
PER 3 1:20-2:35 (75 min)
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Roof Update
Our roof repair is being rescheduled again due to the rain. Thank you for your patience.
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Please let me know if you would like to fill 3 flower beds near our parking lot. You can email me at jmoran@bchs.net. Thanks!
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Volunteer Opportunity
Ms. Nancy Patrick will be leading a team of volunteers to continue our campus beautification process on March 19-22 between the hours of 8AM-2:30PM. Please come in comfortable clothing any time on those days and times. Please RSVP to npatrick@bchs.net, so she can best plan the time and process. Thank you!!!
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Ephesians 6:18
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
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Message from Dr. John Moran
International Students Director
Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Mimie Chow as our International Students Director. Mimie received her degree in Business Management from City College of San Francisco in 1986. Prior to working in education, Mimie worked in the banking and travel industries. She has over 15 years of experience in education and international student programming at a private Christian school in West Covina. She looks forward to growing our international outreach, supporting our international students and enhancing the integration of domestic and international students in all aspects of school life.
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Junior High Basketball
CONGRATULATIONS to our JH Basketball team, who finished second in the CALOC D3 league championship last Friday! I am so proud of Coach Tyler Ubl, who is a BC alumnus and of all the players, who fought so hard all season to attain this exceptional goal. Go Warriors!!!
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Junior High Volleyball
CONGRATULATIONS also go to our JH Volleyball team, who finished as the CALOC Division 3 JH Girls Volleyball Runner-up last Saturday! I am so proud of Coach Sierra Starke, and all of her team, who persevered to accomplish this exceptional goal. Go Warriors!!!
Spring Sports
High School Spring Sports are up and running: Softball, Baseball, Boys Volleyball, Golf and Track. JH teams have finished their winter season with two of our teams going to the CALOC D3 Championships last weekend, the JH Boys Basketball and JH Girls Volleyball teams, as mentioned above. Middle School Spring Sports - Boys Volleyball and Girls Softball will begin soon.
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Island Restaurant Fundraiser
Please join us at Islands Restaurant at 18621 Brookhurst Street tomorrow night, March 6th from 4PM onwards. The proceeds will raise money for the PFC and all of their activities that benefit the school. Many parents have asked me how they can volunteer for the school, and joining the PFC board is a great place to start. Please contact the PFC President, Mike Donahoe at mdonahoe@bchs.net. Thank you!
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Canvas
Our Canvas platform is now completely updated, and all parents should be able to login to the system.I encourage you to check it regularly to monitor your children’s progress. If you are still experiencing issues, please contact jsimonds@bchs.net. Thank you.
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Roof
Our roof repair has been rescheduled several times due to rain (ironic, but necessary). It is now scheduled for MARCH 12th; so let’s hope it does not rain that day. I want to thank the PFC and our generous donors for making these repairs possible.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here.
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Message from Dr. John Moran
We received another $100,000 donation last week from a donor, who wishes to remain anonymous! Combining this with the revenue from the Chinese camps and the increased revenue from converting to Tuition Assistance, enables us to return our teachers and administrators to full salary beginning on March 1st! We thank God for His faithfulness to our ministry, and we are so grateful for the continued giving from our BC Family!!! Please thank a teacher today for their willingness to sacrifice financially for BC these last few months.
Future fundraising will now go to moving BC boldly into the future with new programs, facilities and technologies. Let us also take a moment to thank the Lord Almighty for the miraculous turnaround at our school this year. “But Jesus looked at them and said to them, 'With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'” Matthew 19:26.
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Fees
We have listed the average cost of fees per grade on our website at www.bchs.net/tuition/. The complete list of fees may be obtained by requesting them from sthomas@bchs.net.
We are planning our 1:1 computer roll out, which will inform us as to the final amount of the technology fee for next year, which will be $600 or less. Stay tuned for details on this program and the related fees.
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We are now training the focus group facilitators and then we will schedule an evening for all focus groups to meet at the school to give their input on our strategic future. Please stay tuned for that date.
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Chinese Camps
We are hosting our last camp of Chinese Students this week. There have been many positives arising from these camps – most importantly that several of the students have accepted Jesus Christ! We have also planted seeds of faith with over 200 students who have attended. There are some challenges to hosting so many visitors as well, so we will review if we will have more camps next year. I want to thank: the host families, our ambassador students, Mrs. Stone, and all of our teachers for making this a great success financially, academically, culturally and spiritually.
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Honduras Mission Trip
The dates have been changed from the April vacation to June 20-27th. Please consider having your child join us on this life-changing trip. You can find out more information at www.montanadeluz.org.
Students under 14 may come if a parent accompanies them. Please contact me at jmoran@bhcs.net or Mrs. Wadsworth at kwadsworth@bchs.net with any questions you may have. Vamos a Honduras! (Let’s go to Honduras!)
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The Global Ambassador Program in Germany
BC has partnered with the Semita School (which rents a site on our campus) to offer a unique leadership and travel opportunity for our students!
The Global Ambassador Program is a full immersion and leadership opportunity in Germany for American high school students. This program in western Germany offers students an engaging, fun, and intellectually stimulating environment while exploring historical and contemporary sites. The participating students in this program are from Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Please contact johnahn@semitaschool.org for more information.
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Debate
Mrs. Maresh is forming a BC Debate Team that will compete with other schools beginning next school year! This is a fantastic way to build logic, public speaking and critical thinking skills. It is also a great way to enhance college applications. Please contact mmaresh@bchs.net for more details.
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Special Chapel Tomorrow
I will be leading a chapel this Wednesday to discuss the Parkland school shooting and the larger issues it represents. I invite parents to attend. The goal is to hear the students’ perspectives and to discuss our response as Christians and responsible citizens. I have attached a statement from the ACSI leadership on this topic, which I thought was solid and thought provoking.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
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Message from Dr. John Moran
I am pleased to announce that Mr. Leon Green has become our Football Head Coach! He is a BC alumnus and a former football coach and teacher at Brethren. He will hold a meeting for all players and their parents in the very near future. Please contact our Athletic Director, Mrs. Stacey Whitmire, for more details. Please join me in giving our new coach a very warm welcome, and let’s praise the Lord for the return of football to BC!
Go Warriors!
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Block Scheduling
I am pleased to announce that we will be transitioning to block scheduling next school year. This differs from the straight scheduling we have now that delivers all subjects every day in 50 minute periods. Block scheduling delivers courses on alternate days in 85-minute periods.
Some benefits of block scheduling include:
- Depth over breadth - Instead of covering more material, teachers can uncover material more.
- Longer class periods are ideal for:
- labs
- small or large group discussions
- cooperative learning activities
- debates
- simulations
- guest speakers
- trips to the school library or computer lab
- instructional videos and applications
- role plays
- More time for teacher training on a weekly basis
Please follow this link to view the block schedule we will implement next school year: https://www.bchs.net/blockschedule18-19/
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Preview Night Feb 15th
Please invite a friend (or two) to our next Preview Night on Thursday, February 15th. Let folks know how much you love BC, and ask them to come by that night to see the great things happening here. They can register to attend Preview Night at www.bchs.net/preview/. Thank you! Please contact Mr. Thomas for details at sthomas@bchs.net.
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Re-enrollment Discount
February 15th is the last day to save over $200 on your re-enrollment fee. Please contact me directly at jmoran@bchs.net if you have any questions about the school, our plans for next year, tuition or any other topic. Next year is shaping up to be the best year ever at BC!
- 1:1 computers
- An Applied Math, Science and Engineering Program
- Improved teaching practices
- More competitive sports program
- Expanded extra-curricular activities
- And many other initiatives
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ACT and AP Testing Prep
Spring ACT and AP tests are around the corner! Learn about two upcoming events that can help your high school students get the scores they want – as well as other helpful college information. Contact Ms. Flippin for more information.
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Spiritual Emphasis Week
Salt and Light (our chapel leadership group of students and teachers) planned and delivered a powerful week of chapels that culminated today with two student testimonies that touched all of our hearts.
The chapel ended with a call to students to accept Jesus, re-commit to Jesus and for any other needs they may have had. Many students answered these calls and prayed with staff and other students.
I thank the Lord for the continual move of His Holy Spirit to draw His children to Himself through this school ministry. Please pray for all of the students, who came forward today. May God bless Brethren Christian School!
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Psalm 3:3-4
But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain.
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A Special Request From The Superintendent
We are continually grateful to the Lord, and to all of you, for the turnaround at BC this year. Some of the changes have been challenging, but they were necessary to place the school on a solid financial footing. I am glad to announce that we have made it possible for every family to remain at BC regardless of their financial situation and based on their individual need.
One of the major changes we made this year is a significant pay reduction to our teachers and staff. They originally sustained a 20% pay reduction, but that was reduced to a 15% reduction after we received another large donation. The Bible states that the workman is worth his wage (Matthew 10:10b), and I am sure you’ll agree that our teachers and staff are worth their full pay. In order to restore their salary now, we need a $300,000 infusion to our budget.
We have avoided the closures that have affected over 45% of ACSI schools, but our teachers and staff have borne a large part of the financial burden. Make no mistake that our school will survive, but our goal is to thrive, expand and grow into a school of excellence in all areas. Our competitive advantage is through our people, so I ask our community to dig deep again to support these people that make an enormous difference in the lives of your children. Next year is shaping up to be a strong financial year for us, but we need your financial support to restore salaries this year.
Thank you again for all you do to make BC a tremendous school ministry. Let’s continue to partner, so we can move from a ministry to a Movement that will make an ever-expanding impact on the world for Christ!
May God bless you, and may God continue to bless Brethren Christian!
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February 2, 2018
College Planning Night
We are inviting all BC sophomores and juniors, and their families, to join us on the evening of February 5th at 7pm in the BC Library to review some very helpful topics and strategies for college planning. We will be joined by Janice Royal and David Coen who are college planning consultants, as well as Ms. Flippin, who can help our students plan and fulfill their collegiate goals. Please RSVP with Dorothy MacDonald if you plan to join us.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Psalm 37:5-6
Commit your way to the Lord; Trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.
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Message from Dr. John Moran
Please invite a friend (or two) to our next preview night on Thursday, February 15th. Let folks know how much you love BC, and ask them to come by that night to see the great things happening here. They can register to attend Preview Night at www.bchs.net/preview/. Thank you! Please contact Mr. Thomas for details at sthomas@bchs.net.
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New Roof
Our roof will be repaired on February 12th. Please do not park in the spaces closest to the school in the Northeast parking lot (the one near our office and fields) that day. Thank you to the PFC and our generous donors for making this possible.
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Admissions Director
Please join me in congratulating Mr. Shawn Thomas on his promotion from Social Media Coordinator to Admissions Director. He has done an exceptional job at upgrading our website, improving our social media presence and getting the word out about the great things happening at BC. He will continue to do those things, while taking a more direct role in recruiting and admitting more students to the school. Mr. Thomas is experienced, capable and winsome. We have great hopes that he will help BC grow now and in the future.
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Please join me in welcoming our new Facilities Director, Mr. Ron Van Duseldorp. He will lead our efforts to maintain and improve our facilities. Let’s give him a warm Warriors welcome.
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Choir Retreat
The high school choir had a wonderful weekend in Yucaipa, at Oak Glen Christian Center, where they worked on music and had opportunities to get to know one another better. Mr. Paul Smith, who is a Brethren alumnus (class of 1970), as well as a recently retired professor from John Brown University of 30 years, was their guest clinician, who challenged them both musically and spiritually. Ms. Carleda Hutton, Choir Director of Brethren from 1954-2007, also joined them for the weekend to watch her former student do some amazing work with current Brethren students. On the last night, the group had time to share their testimonies and pray for one another. Excellent music is what we strive for, but it would not mean anything if it didn't lead us to know our Creator deeper and reach out to our brothers and sisters in meaningful ways.
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ACSI Honor Band
Brethren Christian will be represented by 24 of our top instrumental music students this weekend at the ACSI JH and HS Southern California Regional Honor Bands. The honor bands are conducted by Faith Valdez, professional tuba player and music educator, and Bob Feller, Director of Instrumental Music at Biola University. The students will participate in two days of intense rehearsals, culminating in a free concert open to the public, Friday at 7:00pm, at Arbor Road Church (5336 E. Arbor Rd., Long Beach, CA 90808). Please join me in congratulating Mr. Montgomery and these exceptional students for earning this honor:
Brandon Bautista – french horn
Mike Contreras – percussion
Paige Coultrup – clarinet
Giang Dang – euphonium
Claire Daniels – flute
Effie Hill – bassoon
Eunice Hong – flute
April Huan – percussion
Alona Kellick – clarinet
Madison Kobel – baritone saxophone
Ethan Montgomery – clarinet
Luke Montgomery – trombone
Colby Peterson – trumpet
Amanda Ramsey – clarinet
Hannah Ramsey – alto saxophone
Derek Reiser – alto saxophone
Shirlyn Rhee – flute
Vanessa Royal – alto saxophone
David Salas – percussion
Jessica Tu – flute
James Wang – tuba
Dakota Whitmire – trombone
Kate Johnson – trumpet
Luke Johnson – contra alto clarinet
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Drop-off/Pick-up
This is a reminder that you may only drop off and pick up students in the back of the school. We have had some near misses in the front of the school recently, so please help us keep everyone safe by using the back parking lot for dropping off and picking up students. Thank you.
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Chinese Camp
We have an opportunity for our students to visit a Chinese school during Easter week. The cost is $250 per student plus airfare. Please contact me directly if you have an interest in this.
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Message from Dr. John Moran
I wanted to let you know about a new State Law, AB 500, which has gone into effect this month.
The law provides that every school in California must post their policies on Staff/Student interactions on their website. ACSI (The Association of Christian Schools International) legal counsel has advised us to review and update our policies on such interactions to align with the intent of the new law, which is to minimize the chance of inappropriate activity between staff and students.
Although our staff will not be able to maintain students as contacts on personal social media sites or to post photos of students on those sites, we may continue to interact with students and post photos on all of our official: BCHS websites, BCHS Facebook pages, and any other official BCHS social media sites. As always, we will endeavor not to post photos of those students, whose parents have asked that their children’s photos not be posted at all.
Student Safety is our top priority at BC, and these steps improve the safety of each of our students, while complying with state law. These policies do not in any way intend to diminish the warm, friendly and caring environment of our school community. While we have not had a single complaint from parents or students about inappropriate Staff/Student interactions, it is prudent to have policies in place to further improve the safety of our students wherever possible.
As you will see in the policies posted on our website there may be exceptions that can be approved by the Superintendent in special cases required to assist a student and his/her family. Please note that these policies are similar with every other school in California and are common practice throughout the country.
Please review these policies, and let your children know why we are implementing them. I will speak with the students about these policies in chapel next week, since we do not have a chapel this week due to final exams.
Thank you so much for your understanding, and know that we will continue to take every step possible to maximize the safety of your children, while maintaining the kind and friendly atmosphere that makes BC such a great place for children and their families.
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Message from Dr. John Moran
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Homestay Families
Please contact Mrs. Stone at mstone@bchs.net if you would like to be a homestay family for our international students on short-term camps or for our permanent I-20 students. You will be compensated for doing this, and you will be a real blessing in the lives of these students..
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Finals
Finals continue tomorrow and complete on Thursday, so please note the following:
• School ends at 11:30 tomorrow and Thursday.
• The bus leaves at 11:45 tomorrow and Thursday (there is no late bus either day).
• No lunch or snacks will be provided either day.
• No school on Friday.
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Our first camp of 60 students from China went really well, and we have 3 more camps coming up. The next camp starts next Monday and lasts for one week. We have changed the format so that our Ambassador students will have a greatly reduced role. Kudos to all of our Ambassadors for doing an amazing job of hosting our Chinese student-visitors.
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Spirit Week
We celebrate King Warrior week all next week! The King will be crowned at our basketball game on Saturday, February 3rd during the halftime show at Ocean View High School. Please see our website and Mrs. Staller’s communiqués for details on Spirit Week.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
James 1:5 (NIV)
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
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January 12, 2018
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Dear Returning BC Family,
It is time to re-enroll your child(ren) for the 2018/19 School Year.
This has been a year of many changes at the school, which have solidified our financial position as a school and have secured our long-term future. We have appreciated all the positive feedback from you on our improved: facilities, faculty, academics, chapels, discipleship, openness, service and overall culture.
Next year is shaping up to be an even better year with:
· 1:1 computers (with most curriculum being online)
· Block Scheduling (allowing deeper study in each subject area)
· The International Space Station (ISS) Program (building and launching experiments to the ISS)
· A robotics program
· A debate team
· A new sports league in which we can be more competitive
· An 8-man football program
· Continued facility improvements
· More international missions opportunities
· A “strings” program added to our band offerings
We have incrementally increased our tuition and fees to support our quest for excellence as a school, and those new rates are outlined on our website on the Admissions policy page.
We have streamlined the re-enrollment process this year by placing all of the forms online. You will see our new tuition and fees on our website as well. Please note that you may apply for Tuition Assistance for next year via the FAST program link found on our website as soon as you receive your 2017 tax information.
Please follow the 3 simple steps below to re-enroll:
Step 1: Go to our website via this link www.bchs.net/reenrollment/.
Step 2: Complete the Domestic Re-enrollment Forms by entering your information, and hitting “Continue” when prompted.
Step 3: Follow instructions for payment, and your done.
NOTE: Re-enroll early to receive lower re-enrollment fees.
Pay full tuition to receive tuition discounts.
These discounts and related dates are listed on the rate sheet on the website.
Thank you and God bless you for your support of Excellence in Christian Education at Brethren Christian School!
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Thank you,
Dr. John G. Moran, EdD
Superintendent of Brethren Christian Schools
I wanted to share the PowerPoint presentation I presented last night at the Town Hall meeting. Feel free to contact me with any question you may have. BC is on its way towards building a bright future in every area of our school.
Many blessings, and Happy Martin Luther King Day!
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Message from Dr. John Moran
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Message from Dr. John Moran
We are thanking God for all He has done this past year to improve the state of our school. He has enabled us to overcome many challenges, and we are now positioned for growth and development in all areas. I want to personally thank every member of our community for your prayers, support, commitment, giving and volunteering. It has ALL contributed to the great turnaround of this 70-year ministry. I am grateful and humbled to serve you all, and I am excited about what the Lord will do through and in us in 2018. Praise the Lord!!!!
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Town Hall Meeting
Please join the school board and me at 7PM in the Mall on Thursday, January 11th. I will review our accomplishments, where we stand now, and our vision for the future. I will also talk about our 5-year Strategic Planning process. There will be time for Q&A as well. Hope to see you all there.
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PFC Dine Out
Tired of cooking after the holidays? PFC has got you covered! Their monthly dine-out program gives you the perfect excuse to eat out or order take out – all while benefiting our great school! It’s a win-win! Our next Dine Out is scheduled for Thursday, January 11th at First Class Pizza in Fountain Valley off of Brookhurst between Ellis and Garfield – conveniently down the street from school! Plan on attending the Town Hall Meeting that evening and grab a bite to eat before hand--what could be easier? 15% of t