25 April 2025

3rd Quarter Progress Reports

Progress reports will be sent home today (Friday) or on Monday. Parents are encouraged to review the reports to understand their child's progress and areas for improvement for Quarter 4. They are also encouraged to reach out to their child's teachers regarding any missing assignments, homework, or projects.

Kindergarten and Grade 1 Open House Promotion

Please invite your relatives and friends to participate!

Thursday, 1 May, from 9:00 AM to 11 AM

To register

Earn high school and university credit at BCCI

BCCI high school is proud to announce a dual credit program with a university in America: Dordt University. Students who enroll can earn both high school and university credit at once. Information was sent home with students before the break. Questions? contact T Ding Ding.

Dual Credit Promotional flyer: LINK

Dual Credit Information: LINK

Parent Workshop

We extend our gratitude to parents for their attendance and involvement, as we shared the common goal of enhancing our children's phonics and reading skills.

Monthly Character Themes

March: Justice

April: Mercy

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.

And what does the LORD require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy

and to walk humbly with your God.

Micah 6:8

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

Grades 3, 4 and 5 received new desks over break!

11 April 2025

2025-2026 School Calendar

Easier than ever to understand. Only one color for days off from school!

Please plan any trips so that students attend every day of school. This is important for the best possible education for your child.

Here is the Calendar PDF LINK

Handbook Links

You can check out important BCCI information for parents and students with the links below.

Parent Student handbook LINK

Parent Student handbook Chinese LINK

BCCI Student Podcasts!

What is Beyond the Text?
Beyond the Text is a new podcast project created by our middle and high school students through their ELA (English Language Arts) classes at BCCI. In each episode, students discuss the books they’re reading in class—exploring characters, themes, and real-life connections. It’s a chance for students to think critically, express their ideas, and share their voices in a creative and engaging way.

Student Podcast LINK

May God bless you and your family during the Songkran break. We are thankful for this time in the year. Safe travels and enjoy the time off from school.

May the God who gives hope fill you with great joy.

May you have perfect peace as you trust in him.

May the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.

 Romans 15:13

Pastor Mac

4 April 2025

Songkran at BCCI!

11 April, 8:45am to 12:45pm

Parents

You are invited to celebrate with us, have lunch and also donate towards snacks & drinks.

So we can plan well for lunch and snacks, use this sign up LINK

7-11 April

• No ECAs/ASCs/Sports 
• High School mid-term exams
• Other students: end of quarter tests
• Everyone: Quarter 3 ends

WASC Accreditation Visit

Our school hosted two visitors from the WASC accrediting agency. They spent 2 1/2 days looking at every part of our school and interviewing many, many people. The purpose of the visit is to make BCCI a stronger school. The ultimate goal is to bless and strengthen your children through BCCI.

Thank you

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the families and visitors who attended the Kindergarten ASEAN Day and Middle School Academic Fair.

Songkran/Spring Break: 12-20 April

May God bless your time with family and friends. 

Pastor Mac

28 March 2025

WASC Visit

This coming week BCCI will be having an accreditation visit by the international accrediting agency, WASC. There will be two people from WASC on campus Wednesday through Friday. They will evaluate all areas of our school. We are excited to partner with them to continuously improve our high quality education at BCCI!

Songkran Coming Soon

11 April, 8:45am to 12:45pm

Parents

You are invited to celebrate with us, have lunch and also donate towards snacks & drinks.

So we can plan well for lunch and snacks, use this sign up LINK

BCCI Online/Social Media

Check out the BCCI YouTube Channel. Please subscribe and hit the bell icon for notifications and to help spread the world!

(1) Bangkok Chicago Christian International School - YouTube

Many of you already check the BCCI Facebook page, but just in case you need it, here it is: Facebook

Lastly, here is the BCCI Instagram account:

Bangkok Chicago Christian (@bccith) • Instagram photos and videos

And Finally,

ECA/ASC/Sports Announcement

• No ECAs/ASCs from 7 to 11 April 2025

Thank you to BCCI Art Supporters

The Art Auction and Silent Auction raised 15,030 baht

Thank You Parents

Thank you for taking the time to attend ASEAN Day and the Middle School Academic Fair. Your presence is invaluable and greatly enhances our school community. Events like these allow us to strengthen the bond between parents, teachers, and students. We look forward to seeing you at future events!

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

21 March 2025

Middle School Academic Fair 

When: 

Friday, 28 March, 3:00 to 4:30

For Who:

Parents of middle school students and primary parents

Parents: please invite friends who might be interested in BCCI!

What:

Students will present what they have been learning in school in the cafeteria.

Also Pastor Mac and Dr. Ding Ding, BCCI’s principal and academic dean, will present BCCI plans for high quality education.  

ASEAN Day

8:30–Kindergarten parents please join us for our program!

One more thing: We would like to invite kindergarten families to share their positive experiences, "Testimony", with the school for the upcoming Kindergarten Open House in May. Further info will follow.

ECA/ASC Payment Reminder - due tomorrow (BCCI Line Account)

Coming up

April 2-4 School Accreditation Visit by WASC (an international accrediting agency)

April 8-10 Quarter 3 tests (and mid-terms for high school)

April 11 Songkran Fun: Half day of school. Parents invited. Lunch for all. More information coming..

From the Principal

• Thank you to the many parents making sure your children arrive on time to school!
• Remember: one of the best ways to encourage learning at home is through reading.
• If your child is going to miss school, please remember to inform either the homeroom teacher or the school office.

Blessings, Pastor Mac

14 March 2025

ECA/ASC/Sports Payments

• Parents will receive the payment invoice on 14 March. Please check your child’s bag!
• Pay by Credit Card: make appointment at BCCI office with this LINK
• Pay by Bank Transfer
• BCCI account: 217-0-429-816 (Krungthai Bank)
• Send receipt to T Hill

MS Academic Fair & Open House

28 March, 3:00 to 4:30 in the cafeteria

For middle school parents and primary parents. Also please bring friends who might be interested in BCCI.

Middle School students will be presenting what they have been learning in school

In addition to the fair, parents will have the opportunity to hear about BCCI middle school from the principal, Pastor Mac and academic dean, Dr. Ding Ding.

Picking Up Your Child or Children after school

• With the start of ECA and ASC this week
• Please pick up your child early from school
• Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled dismissal time to help ensure a smooth transition for all students
• We appreciate your timeliness!

A Clean and Safe School

What the school is doing

• Regularly disinfecting classrooms, especially if there are students who have had colds
• Regularly spraying for mosquitoes. The next spray is scheduled for this Saturday

What parents can do

• SYMPTOMS: Please be vigilant for symptoms of a cold, which may include a runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, sneezing, and fatigue. If your child is experiencing these symptoms, we encourage you to keep them at home to rest and recover.
• COMMUNICATION: If your child is feeling unwell, please inform the school. This will help us monitor the situation and take necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of all students.
• RETURN TO SCHOOL: We ask that students remain at home until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication. This will help prevent the spread of illness in the classroom.

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

BCCI Mission: to be a God-centered learning community intent on restoring God’s world  

7 March 2025

 Spirit Week Next Week!

ECA/ASC/Sports Sign ups

ECA/ASC/Sports Update - The ECA/ASC/Sports Final Update will indicate whether any activities are marked as canceled. Parents will have a two-day window over the weekend to make any necessary adjustments. For any changes, please contact T Hill or please submit the registration form again.

• Kinder Info
• Grade School Info
• Middle School Info
• High School Info
• Sports Info
• All Registration Forms (to register for another class): LINK

ECA/ASC/Sports Payments - An invoice will be sent to you on Friday, 14th March 2025. Send the transaction slip to T Hill.

Building Vocabulary

• School-wide action goal: building English vocabulary
• Middle School and High School: using the app, Membean
• Students will learn vocabulary on the app for 45 minutes per week: in class and at home
• MS/HS Parents: please support students to use Membean to build vocabulary!
• ALL PARENTS: Encourage reading at home 😀 

14 March: Art and Music Festival

Schedule for Parents

12:00: Art Gallery in the cafeteria open to parents

1:00 to 3:00: music concert and art auction

3:00 to 4:00: Art fair

Art Fair Sign up LINK

• Sign up for a table to sell art merchandise
• Affordable prices
• No food booths

Art Auction

Proceeds will go to two projects at BCCI. A playground area renovation and a high school fine arts room on the 4th floor.

Bring money for art!

• All students will have the opportunity to purchase artwork on Thursday and Friday morning (13 & 14 March).
• Parents will be able to purchase artwork when they come to BCCI on Friday.
• And everyone is welcome to participate in the silent and live auctions!

Upcoming

• Middle School Academic Fair—28th March: middle school students will be showcasing their work and it is a great opportunity to learn more about BCCI’s middle school. We invite both primary and middle school parents to attend.
• Kindergarten ASEAN Day—28th March: We are thrilled to invite you to our ASEAN Day celebration! Join us for a day of cultural exploration, fun activities, and learning as we celebrate the diverse traditions and values of the ASEAN community.

Blessings,

Pastor Mac