22 October 2026

Parent Teacher Conferences

Sign up to meet your child’s teacher on Friday, 30 October

When you click to see the teacher’s appointment calendar, move the date to 30 October

Conference sign up LINK

Upcoming Sports Day

Get ready, get set, Go. BCCI Sports Day is Coming!

Friday, 6 November: Primary/Middle School/High School Sports Day

Parents, grandparents, and family members are invited to the BCCI campus for this wonderful community event.

More information coming next week.

Friday, 13 November is the Kindergarten Sports Day with our neighbor school, PPM2.

Student Painting Award

We are proud to announce that Petch, a BCCI Grade 10 student, has been selected as a finalist in the Italthai Portrait Prize 2026, a nationwide portrait painting competition in Thailand. This year’s theme, “The Ordinary Extraordinary,” celebrates ordinary people whose everyday acts of kindness, patience, and dedication make a meaningful difference in the world. Petch’s portrait highlights the beauty and significance found in ordinary lives. His artwork will be exhibited at River City Bangkok Art Gallery on November 24, 2026. This achievement recognizes his artistic talent, creativity, and ability to communicate meaningful stories through portraiture. Congratulations to Petch on this remarkable accomplishment!

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

A famous passage from the Bible:

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for his name’s sake.

Psalms 23:1-3

9 October 2026

 Enjoy fall break! May God bless your time with family.

Mark your calendar!

After break, we will be working on report cards and scheduling times for the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences on 30 October. Please plan on attending to meet teachers. The best education for students is when teachers  and parents work together. After the break, we will release the appointment calendar for meeting the teachers.

Also keep in mind that we have no school on 23 October for a Thai holiday.

Upcoming Sports Days

Friday, 6 November for primary/middle school/high school

Friday, 13 November for kindergarten 

Classroom Spotlight

From T. Grace: Last month the 7th grade history class was studying Imperial China. As part of our exploration of the importance of silk production in the Chinese economy during this era, the students learned how to spin thread out of silk pods! It was awesome to give the students a physical connection to a historical handcraft, especially one that has been so important to Chinese history. Together, we actually produced quite a bit of silk thread and I've never seen a middle school classroom so focused!

See photo below!

BCCI Vision

One way BCCI education is special is combining the excellence of American curriculum with our very own BCCI vision statement. 

To develop students who live with a sense of mission, reflect God’s character, work with excellence, and bless our neighbors through service.

These qualities strengthen students to grow into responsible adults who make a positive difference in our world.

Again, blessings on your break,

Pastor Mac

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.  from the Bible, Romans 15:13

2 October 2026

Upcoming Dates

• 9 October, Friday: end of quarter 1
• 12-16 October: fall break
• 23 October, Friday: no school, Thai holiday
• 30 October, Friday: no school, Parent-Teacher Conferences
• 6 November, Friday: BCCI Sports Day (P-MS-HS)
• 13 November, Friday: Kindergarten Sports Day with PPM2
• 11 December, Friday: Evening Christmas music program
• 18 December, Friday: end of semester 1

Making BCCI Education Stronger

Professional Development Day

Did you know that BCCI will receive an accreditation visit by Christian Schools International (CSI) and WASC in January? Our work on this visit began last spring.

We did very important work on the PD Day on 25 September. It was a day off school but a big work day for teachers. We are reviewing every aspect of our school,  discussing how we are successful and considering areas for improvement. Accreditation is a big test for BCCI. And it makes BCCI better and better for your child. More information to follow on how the visit benefits our school.

Focus on BCCI Vision: Service

One pillar of our graduate profile is to: Bless our neighbors through Service

What does that mean for our students?

1. I value others and help meet their needs
2. I build relationships with people from different cultures
3. I follow the Bible and work to make things right—Biblical justice

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t keep them away. The kingdom of heaven belongs to people like them.”. from the Bible, Matthew 19:14

From the oldest to the youngest. Recent kindergarten and high school photos!

25 September 2026

BCCI Open House

Friday, 2 October

Please help us promote this event to let more families know about BCCI!

Can you send the photos at the bottom of this post to your friends?

Did you know that families get at discount at BCCI when your friends enroll their child at BCCI?

Making BCCI Education Stronger

Faculty Meeting, 23 September

Teachers met in small groups to review the latest MAP test results. The information from the tests is getting better and better. It reveals how our students need to improve using educational standards. The data from the tests is a great tool to improve the education of your child

School Lunch Survey

It will take just a few minutes.

Access the survey through this link or the QRC below.

LUNCH SURVEY LINK

Focus on BCCI Vision: Excellence

One pillar of our graduate profile is to: Work with Excellence

What does that mean for our students?

1. I work hard and do my best
2. I use critical thinking skills
3. I collaborate and work well with others toward common goals

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.  from the Bible, 2 Corinthians 13:14

Open House Information/Registration

18 September 2026

No School Friday, 25 September

There is no school next Friday. Every year BCCI teachers have a professional development day in September. On this day, teachers will be spending the whole day preparing for our upcoming accreditation visit in January. January is a long time away, but we need to prepare very thorough reports in advance.

This is helpful for BCCI education because teachers will be reviewing what our school is doing great in teaching and areas where we need to improve. The sign of a high quality school is that it is always looking for ways to improve!

Semester 1 Emergency Drill

This Friday (18 September), BCCI conducted our Semester 1 Emergency Drill. Students and staff practiced a “full lockout” (doors locked & continue teaching) followed by a fire drill/school evacuation.

It’s a great opportunity for everyone to practice staying calm, quiet, and prepared while working together as a school community.

Preparedness today helps keep us safer tomorrow!

Parenting Class Information

🇬🇧 English

🌱 The Art of Parenting – New Class!

Practical, biblical wisdom to help you build stronger relationships with your children, guide them with grace, and shape their hearts toward God.

📅 Starts September 24

Sept 24 • Oct 8 & 22 • Nov 5 & 19

⏰ 2:00 PM

📍 Executive Lounge, across the street

🇨🇳 中文

🌱 育儿的艺术 – 新课程！

一起来学习实用的圣经育儿智慧，与孩子建立更亲密的关系，以恩典引导他们，并帮助孩子的心转向神。

📅 9月24日开课

9月24日 • 10月8、22日 • 11月5、19日

⏰ 下午2:00

📍 Executive Lounge（马路对面）

🇹🇭 ภาษาไทย

🌱 ศิลปะแห่งการเลี้ยงลูก – เปิดคลาสใหม่!

เรียนรู้หลักการเลี้ยงลูกตามพระคัมภีร์ที่นำไปใช้ได้จริง เพื่อสร้างความสัมพันธ์ที่แน่นแฟ้นกับลูก ฝึกวินัยด้วยพระคุณ และช่วยนำหัวใจลูกให้ติดตามพระเจ้า

📅 เริ่ม 24 กันยายน

24 ก.ย. • 8, 22 ต.ค. • 5, 19 พ.ย.

⏰ เวลา 14:00 น.

📍 Executive Lounge ฝั่งตรงข้ามถนน

School Lunch Survey

It will take just a few minutes.

Access the survey through this link or the QRC below.

LUNCH SURVEY LINK

Focus on BCCI Vision: Character

One pillar of our graduate profile is to: Reflect God’s character

What does that mean for our students?

1. I learn who God is from the Bible
2. I show God’s love to others
3. I live out Biblical character traits such as kindness, honesty, faithfulness, compassion, respectfulness, generosity

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  from the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13:6-7

11 September 2026

Good week at BCCI!

We have successfully implemented new security measures to keep our campus safe. One of the most important changes has been at the front gate. It remains locked through the day and no adults are allowed on campus unless they are invited by BCCI staff. Parents, thank you for your cooperation. I also met with community leaders this week. At some point, the curbs along our street will be painted red and white to signify no parking. This will help with our traffic flow in the morning and afternoon. We are able to get exceptions for special events so that parent can park in the street on event days.

Reminder: ECA/ASC/Sports Payment Settlement

Our ECA, ASC, and Sports programs have officially started this week.

This is a reminder to families who have not yet settled their payments to complete the process promptly.

• Payments can be made through the usual channels provided by the school office.

• For cash payments and credit cards, see Ms Tik in her office.

• For online payments, send your transaction slip to Ms Hill.

BCCI Bank Account Info

School Account Name : Bangkok Chicago Christian International School

Bank Account Number : 217-0-429-816  (Krungthai Bank)  

Focus on BCCI Vision: Mission

One pillar of our graduate profile is to: Live with a sense of Mission

What does that mean for our students?

1. I live with purpose
2. I develop my gifts and talents
3. I glorify God through my life
4. I see the world through God’s story (creation, fall, redemption, restoration)

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.  from the Bible, Ephesians 4:32

6 September 2026

About Friday

The demonstration outside of school on Friday morning was due to disagreements that began after a playground fight between two boys on 26 August. Because the situation escalated to the events on this past Friday, BCCI has prepared a document that explains what happened, starting with the conflict on August 26. The document is in three languages. Click the link below.

Report in English

Report in Thai

Report in Chinese

About Monday

Increased BCCI Campus Security

• Campus visitors, including parents, will have to remain at the gate. If they have an appointment with BCCI staff, the staff will come to invite them inside.
• This means, that for the time being, the playground will be closed to parents after school. 
• Please be on time to pick up your child after school or after their ECA/ASC/Sport

The entire BCCI team—teachers, staff, administration—first and foremost thank you for support of the school. And thank you for following these guidelines to make our campus safer.

May God continue to bless BCCI and your families.

Pastor Mac