Communication
Julie Shannon, Head of School
One of our top priorities is to provide excellent communication to our Bethany families.
On this page, you will find a copy of the most recent Wednesday Communication email that we send to our families each Wednesday.
You will also find our monthly newsletters which are emailed on the first day of each month. Please reach out to our office if you have any questions regarding items on this page.
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Hello BCS Families!
We were so blessed by our 7th grade chapel last week. The students shared about growing into strong Christian leaders through verse, poems, and original works. A big congrats to the class and thanks to Mr. Cahill for the superb handbell performance!
Two faithful volunteers are graciously planning Teacher Appreciation Week, and they need your help! Please reach out to the front office or send a Venmo to Jolyn Haye (@Jolyn-Haye) to easily contribute towards a Teacher Taco Lunch and other blessings. See attached flyer for the fun they have planned!
Many thanks to the families, faculty, and staff who were able to join us at Bethany Bible Church this past Sunday night. It was so exciting to see so many of you there in celebration of the partnership between BCS and BBC! In case you missed the service, see the LINK of the live stream of the service. Hints for viewing:
*25:00 - 8th grade bell performance
*38:15 - ministry spotlight on BCS
*52:00 - Pastor Paul’s message on the Importance of a Christian Education
Please know you are welcome any time at Bethany Bible Church. Services are at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM on Sundays. Children’s programs occur during the morning service.
See the attached May newsletter for important information regarding the last month of school! So much fun and learning happening here at BCS!
Blessings,
Mrs. Shannon, Head of School
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Dear BCS Families,
Fifth grade chapel was absolutely beautiful today! Thank you to Miss Walters, Miss DeWitt, Mrs. Spang, and parents for all their help memorizing the beautiful words of the Easter story. Hearing them recite and sing was literally music to our ears! Well done, 5th grade!
Reminder for Free dress in Easter colors tomorrow! Thank you for following all dress code rules.
From Mrs. Spang and the Ministry Club: A HUGE thank you to each family that donated items to the BCS rummage sale to benefit the students at God Cares School in Uganda. The weather cooperated and the sale brought in a significant amount of money. Please plan to stay for Opening Circle on Monday, May 15 to see our Ministry Club students present a check to the founder of Buyamba Uganda, Mrs. Florence Dongo. Together, we are making a difference, one child at a time.
Yearbook orders and Golf Tournament tickets are both due TOMORROW. Contact the front office with any questions! See the attached newsletter for more information and for Evite links for upcoming events!
Have a wonderful evening and a blessed Easter! Enjoy Spring Break!
Julie Shannon, Head of School
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Dear BCS Families,
What a blessing to hear verses, poems, and skits written, produced, and performed by our 6th grade students at Chapel this morning! Your creativity, perseverance under pressure, and humor were inspiring to all! Kudos to Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. Crutchfield for helping guide students through this process!
Please see the March newsletter for important information and dates.
One more reminder that Friday is a Minimum Day (and pajama day!). Pick up is 12:00 noon for Preschool and 12:15 for K-8. There is no extended care.
Have a wonderful evening!
Julie Shannon, Head of School
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Dear BCS Families,
Hello Bethany Families!
What is your greatest gift? 5th grade chapel was such a sweet reminder to us all that the greatest gifts are not necessarily under the Christmas tree or wrapped in a present. The 5th grade students did an incredible job reminding us of the gift of salvation, God's love, our family, and our individual God-given gifts. Thank you to Ms. DeWitt and Mrs. Spang for helping 5th grade prepare for this poetry recital.
Please read the February newsletter for updates on campus events this month as well as the next Norman's uniform sale date.
Blessings for a wonderful evening,
Julie Shannon, Head of School
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Dear BCS Families,
Welcome back to school, Bethany! We were blessed to have Jim Hines share a chapel message with us this morning. In addition to being the school board chairman, Jim leads the Bethany Bible Church Elder Board as well as serves in multiple pastoral duties. Pastor Hines's message focused on reminding students to "look at their own heart" (as one kindergarten student put it) before criticizing others. What a beautiful reminder for all of us! Thank you Mrs. Cole for inviting Pastor Hines to our chapel this morning.
Please read the January newsletter for many exciting upcoming events, dates, and links.
Blessings!
Julie Shannon, Head of School
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Dear BCS Families,
Thank you to our 8th graders for the student-written and directed chapel presentation of the Christmas story this morning. Your leadership on campus and love for Bethany is truly an inspiration to us all! We are blessed to see you grow into such amazing teens of faith!
Parents, please read the attached newsletter for many important reminders regarding the Student Christmas Store and K-6 Musical--including free preschool childcare! See the newsletter for many fun photos too!
Last chance for grades K-8 students…You are invited to create a colorful design for the Yearbook Cover Contest. Bring your creative, 1-page design to the office by Thursday, December 1 (tomorrow!).
Lastly, please remember, K-8 class begins at 8:30. Please help your child have a great start to the school day by arriving in the car line by 8:20. There is typically no line from 8:15-8:20!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Mrs. Shannon, Head of School
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Dear BCS Families,
November is upon us! Third grade blessed us with their intentional scriptures and humorous poems this morning. Special kudos to Mrs. Yui, Mrs. Molina, and third grade parents for their help with memorization.
Thank you to all of your students for the joyous birthday greetings! (Yes, today is my birthday! :) I was blessed over and over today with hugs, flowers, cards, and love. It is so fun turning 29. ;)
Please read the attached newsletter for information on jog-a-thon donations, uniforms, basketball, taco lunch, and more!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Mrs. Shannon, Head of School
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Dear BCS Families,
He’s got the whole world in His hands! What a lovely reminder from our 3rd grade class at chapel this morning about God’s creation of our world. A job well done to Ms. Walters for her work on the music and Mrs. Yui and Mrs. Molina for their extra efforts on the globe project.
A few reminders to note:
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Picture Day is tomorrow and Friday. No spirit shirts please! Crazy socks are okay.
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Friday spirit day this week is CRAZY SOCK DAY! What a fun kick-off (no pun intended :) for our Jog-a-thon spirit days!
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Please make sure you have signed up for your student’s personalized website for Jog-a-thon. Join the fun to earn prizes!
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Please visit Buyamba’s Pumpkin Patch at Calvary Community Church next weekend. See the attached newsletter for details.
Please read the attached newsletter for many more exciting events to note including Norman’s next visit to campus!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Mrs. Shannon, Head of School
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022
Hello BCS Families!
Happy Wednesday! We hope you all are surviving the heat this past week. We were blessed by Darren Yui who is the husband of Mrs. Yui, a teacher, and former missionary at chapel today. He reminded us how we might not know the gifts that God wants us to use, but the Lord calls us to follow Him no matter what. Hearing about how Darren was called to use his gifts to become a teacher and a missionary in Uganda were inspiring to us all! Thank you to Darren and Mrs. Yui!
A few items to note:
1) Check the newsletter for important information on new clubs and events on campus.
2) Thanks for your patience with the car line in the morning. We have two goals for car line each day being #1 safety for all and #2 swift departure for parents. We are trying to find the best possible way to get you all swiftly on your way while keeping all children safe each day.
3) Let us know of any medical updates, allergies, or medication needs for your child. Contact Mrs. Spaulding in the front office for details at lspaulding@bcsto.org or 805-497-7072.
Thank you for reading the attached September newsletter for many details about upcoming events.
Have a blessed evening and stay cool!
Mrs. Shannon, Head of School
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022
Hello BCS Families!
What an exciting week at Bethany! Our leadership team and front office staff are back on campus, and VBS is in full swing at Bethany Bible Church. Students and volunteers alike are having a fantastic week learning about God's love for us and how we are all fearfully and wonderfully made! Please see the attached August newsletter for VBS pics as well as important dates and events for preschool, grades K-6, and grades 7-8.
Boys and girls in grades 5-8 who are interested in playing a fall sport should be sure to sign up by this Friday, August 3. See the BCS website athletic page for additional info and signup forms.
Have a fantastic evening!
Julie Shannon, Head of School