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

26 September 2025

IMPORTANT!

Parents: please click link and fill out this health form that is in 3 languages. BCCI needs this information in order to do our best in serving students.

各位家长：请点击链接，填写学生健康表格。BCCI 需要这些信息，以便更好地服务学生。

ผู้ปกครอง: เพื่อโรงเรียนจะสามารถดูแลนักเรียนแต่ละคนได้อย่างถูกต้อง ขอให้ท่านทำการกรอกแบบฟอร์มสุขภาพของนักเรียนโดยกดตามลิงค์ที่แนบ

LINK

Coffee/Tea with Pastor Mac

If you would like to have a conversation with me, please let me know. I can easily make coffee or tea in my office, and I would enjoy getting to know you and your family more. Let me know if you would like a translator at our meeting, no problem. You can email me at mac@bcciedu.org

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

What Makes BCCI Unique?

U.S. Curriculum with exceptional teachers

MCES Education: Mission, Character, Excellence, Service

Faith Integration: Education based on a Biblical worldview

Multilingual Instruction: Students learning both Thai and Chinese

A Caring Community!

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

19 September 2025

Friday, 26 September: Come to School!

A school day! Previously this day was scheduled for a teacher professional development day and no school. However, due to our missing school days because of flooding, 26th September is now a regular school day.

Parent Committee

The BCCI Parent Committee had their first meeting of the year this past Wednesday. We are looking for more parents, representing all grade levels. A thriving school is a school that operates with a close partnership with parents. This committee will promote BCCI, will increase communication between parents and the school, and will coordinate parent involvement at BCCI events.

Proof of BCCI Enrollment

If you need a certificate to prove your child’s enrollment at BCCI as a student, please fill out this form: LINK

BCCI Swimming Pool

If you are interested in the swimming pool maintenance, please click the link below. Our swimming pool is inspected and cleaned three times a week!

Swimming Pool Maintenance Record LINK

BCCI Students as Future Leaders

We want to train our students to be future leaders in our world. They can make a difference! How? By not only receiving a high quality education but also being trained in BCCI’s vision statement.

BCCI develops students who will

Live with a sense of mission,

Reflect God’s character

Work with excellence

Bless our neighbors through service

As our students grow in the BCCI vision of MCES, they will become strong adults who make this world a better place.

From the Bible:

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.   —1 Corinthians 15:58

Blessings,

Pastor Mac

12 September 2025

 New BCCI Promo Video!

BCCI Counseling

Teacher Nettie is our part-time school counselor. She has introduced herself to students. Here are a few points for parents to be aware of:

• Short-term individual counseling for emotional or social concerns

• Group counseling on shared issues such as anxiety, grief, or peer relationships

• Crisis intervention and risk assessment (e.g., suicide, self-harm)

• Referrals to community mental health providers when long-term or specialized care is needed
• Consultation and collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families

Classroom Culture

Here is an update on one area our teachers are working on. Educational research shows that improving classroom culture improves education. As students build good relationship and feel good at school, they are able to learn better.  So this year teachers have received training for and are working hard on improving classroom culture. This week teachers are observing one another and giving feedback to each other regarding classroom culture activities.

Upcoming for Kindergarten:

Responsibility

This month our character theme is Responsibility. Here is a Bible verse that was shared in kindergarten—primary chapel:

God’s gifts of grace come in many forms. Each of you has received a gift in order to serve others. You should use it faithfully.  1 Peter 4:10

Blessings,

Pastor Mac