On February 13, 2018, The Bellevue School District will be asking our community to renew three levies. Please vote YES on the levies and encourage your neighbors to do so!! These levies support the education of our 20,000+ students. The levies are renewals and support current programs so they should not increase our tax assessments by the District. The money raised in the levies is what sets BSD apart from other districts in the state. For more information and FAQ, visit Bellevue Quality Schools at http://bellevuequalityschools.org/.

Education and Operations Levy
This levy funds programs our students and community expect every day including: 7th period classes and after-school assistance/tutorial for all middle and high school students; band, orchestra, music and art for all elementary students; world languages offered at every middle school; special education and gifted programs; and staff supporting students in every building including nurses, specialists, security personnel. This levy will be collected over 4 years, beginning in 2019.

Capital and Technology Levy
This levy funds large scale capital improvements such as new carpet for older building, heating/ventilation upgrades, multi-season fields for student and community use, etc. It also funds all technology for the district including laptops for middle and high school students, an integrated digital curriculum and collaborative STEM learning for every student, shared laptops in all elementary schools, and technology support staff. This levy will be collected over 4 years, beginning in 2019.

School Bus Levy
This levy allows the district to buy additional buses. The district needs to replace the oldest buses and buy additional ones to support student growth. The last bus levy was in 1998. This levy will only be collected in 2019.

In an effort to uplift our school and community, Phantom Lake is going to run a two week Gratitude Campaign through the “Look for Good Project.”  This inspiring program, led by our very own student council, will begin on Monday Feb. 12^th and run for two weeks (before and after break).  All K-5 students and staff will participate, starting with a school wide Kickoff Assembly on Thursday Feb. 8^th at 2:20. You are welcome to attend and join in the fun too!

Student Leaders will be installing four orange “Gratitude Spots” throughout the school, starting on Monday Feb. 12^th.  When students step on the spot, they will be encouraged to share something they are thankful for.  If you step on one, think about what you are thankful for and share it with your child.  Also, each morning, students will be writing something they are grateful for on sticky notes to create a beautiful “Gratitude Wall” of notes which will be displayed for all to see on the wall outside of the gym. If you would like to add your own gratitude note to the wall, there will be extra sticky notes in the main office.

In addition, you may find your child carrying an orange “Kindness Card” which says “You Matter” on it.  Encourage them to tell you why they received the card and who they might give it to next.  If your child has not received a card yet, encourage them to make their own Kindness Cards to give out at school.  The more cards we circulate, the more we will remind students and staff to share their appreciation and kindness with each other!

To learn more about the science behind the program and how a humpback whale inspired thousands of kids to uplift their school communities with gratitude and kindness, please go online to www.lookforthegoodproject.org.  If you have any specific questions about how we are running the program in our school, please contact us.

Gratefully,

Kim Borden, School Counselor (bordenk@bsd405.org)

Sadean Alali, Student Council Teacher Advisor (alalis@bsd405.org)

Erin King, Principal (kinge@bsd405.org)

Click here to watch a two minute video on the program.  This is a national program which recently was featured on the evening news in Colorado.

2018-19 Early and Extended Learning Registration is now open!

BSD preschools offer flexible options and are located at most elementary schools. Several options are available including:

• School day classes offered for six hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and three hours on Wednesday
• Half day classes offered for three hours in either the morning or afternoon
• Extended day program from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Additionally, before and after school programs are available for children in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade. Programs are conveniently located at many elementary school sites to ensure a smooth transition between programs and the school day.

If your child was registered during the 2017-18 school year please complete the: Returning Student Registration Form Link

If your child did not attend during the 2017-18 school year please complete the: New Student Registration Form Link