9 May 2025

No School on Monday, 12 May

Looking ahead: no school on 2 & 3 June (Thai holidays)

Lunch @ BCCI

I am sure you heard about all the changes in the cafeteria this week. There are more main course options each day. Students also like the availability of toast.

New Basketball Hoops

Our 5th floor gym received a big upgrade this week. Very sturdy basketball poles/hoops were installed. 

Last week of school year plan, 23-25 June

Monday: teacher work day & assembly preparation

Tuesday, 24 June: teacher work day & assembly preparation

1:30pm High School Graduation (PPM2 auditorium)

Wednesday, 25 June: 

8:30am Kindergarten Graduation/Moving Up (cafeteria)

10:30am Primary Moving Up Ceremony (PPM2 auditorium)

1:00pm Middle School Graduation (PPM2 auditorium)

Lastly,

As mentioned in the last newsletter, our character theme of the month is humility. This week students will be challenged to think of a very practical way that they can serve someone else. As we serve others, we humble ourselves and bless people. BCCI servant leaders can make a difference!

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

2 May 2025

No School the Next Two Mondays

5 May: Day off for Coronation Day

12 May: Day off for Visakha Bucha Day

Student News

Important tests in May: 

• Grade 2 to Grade 11: Second round of MAP testing in Reading, Language, and Math. 
• ETC: English proficiency test to determine placement for next school year  
• Grade 11 and Grade 12: AP exams start on May 5th.

Field Trips for primary, middle school and high school coming soon

Graduation & end of year celebrations. For your advance planning:

• 24 June: high school graduation
• 25 June: kindergarten, primary and middle school awards/graduation

Lunch service will be improving on Tuesday!

• More food options
• Changed set up to help make the lunch line quicker

Character theme for May: Humility

We want our students not be proud, but to be humble. We need to listen to others, learn from others, serve others.

From the Bible:

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

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