31 October 2025

Friday, 7 November 

No School

Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC) on 7 November: Please click the link below to schedule an appointment with teachers. We look forward to discussing your child's progress with you.

**Only sign up for one time for each child

**When you go to the appointment calendar, you will need to switch the date to 7 November

Sign up to meet the teacher: LINK

National Mourning

We extend our warmest and deepest condolences as BCCI joins the nation in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. Our thoughts are with her family and the Thai people during this time of sorrow.

International Heritage Day

Out of respect of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the BCCI International Heritage Day will be postponed. The school event will no longer be on Thursday, 6 November. We will reschedule our International Heritage Day to the end of February.

Kindergarten Sport Day

Please read the Kindergarten Sports Day Digital Letter for important information regarding the event.

Kindergarten Sports Day:
Wednesday, 19th November 2025

Character Theme for November

Gratitude

BCCI wants to thank parents for your continued support and partnership in our children's education. This month BCCI is teaching and practicing gratitude.

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.

His love endures forever.

Psalm 136:1

Blessings, 

Pastor Mac

17 October 2025

 International Heritage Day

• Thursday, 6 November
• Parents invited to BCCI playground
• Program begins at 9:30am
• If parents would like to sponsor a Thai or Chinese booth, please email Pastor Mac: mac@bcciedu.org

Parent Teacher Conferences

• Friday, 7 November
• No school this day
• Kindergarten, primary and middle school parents
• Sign up to meet with your child’s homeroom teacher
• Sign up link will be provided after fall break
• High school parents
• Open house format
• Open house times will be posted after fall break

Fall Break, 20-24 October

• The first quarter is done 😊
• Have a wonderful break with family and friends!

In Chapel for October

Theme: Self-Control

Importance: In chapel we have emphasized the need for self-control in order to have a successful life. *This is an important topic to discuss with your children.*

How to grow in self-control: wisdom, encouragement from others, pray for God’s strength

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

Middle School Chapel Activity (learning through doing!)

10 October 2025

End of Quarter Tests

• High School: mid-term exams with an exam schedule
• Middle School: end of quarter tests with normal schedule and with attention given to spreading out the tests
• Primary & Kindergarten: school as usual with some classes giving unit tests.

Checking Alma

• For information about tests and study guides, please check your child’s classes in Alma.
• Teachers will send class announcements with testing information.

Upcoming

Fall break: 20 to 24 October

International Heritage Day (celebrating Thai and Chinese culture): Thursday, 6 November. Parents will be invited to school to join in the celebration!

Parent/Teacher Conferences: Friday, 7 November (no school this day)

High Quality Education

High Quality education means teacher training. Our next goal in teacher training is “Learning Targets”. Research shows that clear class learning targets improves student learning. Students understand more clearly what they are supposed to learn, and they take more ownership in their learning.

Thank you to parents

Thank you to the many parents who are getting your children to school by 7:55. An early arrival means starting school on time which in turn leads to better education. As principal, I also feel thankful for how positive parents are. I appreciate all the parents, and I feel like we are all on the same team to bless the students. Parents, we take seriously the trust you put in us to educate your children. No school is perfect. But as we work together, BCCI will grow stronger and stronger!

Pastor Mac

BCCI Principal

If you visit me in my office, I have a gift for you:

5 October 2025–Health Precautions

Due to numerous students being sick this past Friday, on Monday BCCI will take these health precautions.

1. Parents with children who have been sick, please fill out this form before your child returns to school:  https://form.jotform.com/252758504712459
2. Any student who has been ill and wishes to return to class must provide medical clearance, either in the form of a medical certificate from a doctor or ATK test results that clearly show one of the following: Influenza type A or B, Coronavirus, or RSV. Please refer to the sample shown in the picture below. 
3. The school will conduct health screening by requiring all students to have their temperature checked and wear a face mask before entering school.
4. Parents can purchase the ATK test kits at pharmacies or convenience stores such as 7-Eleven.
   
   
   

   Influenza Prevention

   1. Wash your hands frequently with soap or alcohol-based gel
   2. Do not share personal items, such as drinking straws or spoons
   3. Avoid close contact with infected individuals. If unavoidable, wear a face mask to prevent the spread of infection
   4. Eat a balanced diet, get sufficient sleep, and exercise regularly
   5. Visit a doctor to get the annual flu vaccine
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3 October 2025

Health Update

• This Friday, about 30 students were absent from school. Most were absent because they were not feeling well.
• If your child has a fever, please do not send them to school.
• All classroom surfaces will be disinfected this weekend.
• All classrooms regularly receive an extra disinfectant “fog” treatment.

October: Self-Control

The BCCI character theme of the month is self-control. Self-control is necessary for success as a student and in the work world. To set our students up for success, we are emphasizing the need for self-control. Self control also honors God and God gives us strength for self control: “For the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…and self control”! From the Bible, Galatians 5:22-23

Fire Drill

This past Thursday, we had our first fire drill of the year. The fire department was on hand to observe us. After the successful drill, we received a fire safety presentation in the cafeteria. We then went outside to participate in a fire extinguisher demonstration. There was real fire (a controlled blaze!) and teachers & older students were able to use the extinguisher.

See the photos below. You can see more photos on the BCCI Facebook page. Be sure to check back later this weekend when even more photos will be posted.

BCCI Facebook LINK

College visits: parents welcome to attend

October 6th: Esther Zhao from Baylor University will present at 9:00 am via Zoom

October 7th: Jim Drexler from Covenant College in person at 10:25 am

October 9th: Adam Adams from Dordt University in person at 10:25 am 

October 17th: Sophia Rowe from Gordon College will present at 10:25 via Zoom

Save the Date

13th October - no school (Thai holiday)

15th-17th October  - Quarter 1 Tests 

20th-24th October - Fall Break

27th October - Quarter 2 Begins

Did you know…

This past week, teachers met to analyze MAP test scores. They discussed BCCI student strengths and weaknesses. They planned for ways to use the MAP test data to inform their teaching and improve student education.

Blessings,

Pastor Mac