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2008
A GREAT PLACE TO GROW -
GROWING IN CHRIST
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LUTHERAN SCHOOLS: SECURING EACH CHILD'S FUTURE
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Walking In The Truth
“I have no
greater joy than to hear that my children are
walking in the
truth.”
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John verse 4
Many of the questions I frequently hear, especially
from parents whose children do not attend a Lutheran
school, focus on how well Lutheran schools prepare
children for reality. Assuming that scholastically
the public and Lutheran schools in your area are
relatively close, one still hears parents ask, “What
about when my child has to enter the real world?
How will she fit in when public high school is the
only option and she comes face-to-face with the fact
that not everyone is a nice, loving Christian?
Isn’t a Lutheran school more of a shelter than a
helper?”
Parents around the world are concerned about their
children’s future. That’s why we wrestle over the
best place for our children to be educated. In the
verse quoted above, the Apostle John was also
concerned about the future of his children in the
faith. That’s why he wrote to one of his
congregations and said, “I have no greater joy than
to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
John knew that what mattered most in life was a
relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Faith in Jesus and His free gift of eternal life was
John’s utmost concern for his children. And you
might say that when he heard his old congregation
was continuing on that path, following Jesus, well,
he was one proud father.
Parents are proud their children grow into adults
and continue on the paths they’ve laid down for
them. The most important path is the truth of
knowing Jesus as their Savior.
Lutheran schools exist to reinforce that truth in
your child’s life. Learning foundational tools such
as math, science, reading, and history are important
goals of Lutheran schools, but they don’t head the
list. The number one purpose is teaching Jesus
Christ and how He affects all areas of life. It is
only in knowing Him that the knowledge of right and
wrong can be taught, the importance of forgiveness
modeled, and the love of Jesus Christ shared.
Rather than hinder our children’s future, bedrock
beliefs and values such as these enable our children
to be the best they can possibly be.
When our children encounter the real world, whatever
form it might take, the foundational beliefs learned
in Lutheran schools enable children to remain on the
right path, walking in the truth of Jesus.
Why not invite another parent to look into your
Lutheran school? Perhaps it’s what their child
needs as well.
Taken from Devotions for Parents and Teachers in
Lutheran Schools
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Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten
Wow can you believe that it is already February?
This month the Preschool and Pre-k will be
working on more of our letters. For the
Preschool, it is an introduction to what the
letter looks like and how it sounds. With the
Pre-k, we are also learning how to write the
letter. The Pre-k is also working on writing our
numbers. The Preschool is working on our shapes
and colors. This month is a very busy month with
Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Royal
Reader Month. Last month the Preschool and Pre-k
had a great time with their Dad’s on Dad’s night
at the school. This year our theme was an out of
this world theme, with space ship races and
great food. We ended the month of January by
having Laurie Swanson tell us all about Tunisia.
God Bless you today and always.
Mrs. Lori & Mrs. Corina
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Kindergarten & 1st
Grade
The new year is off to a great start! First
grade started spelling words in January and are
working hard. Every week we have a test and so
far all our hard work is paying off! We
continue to practice our reading, growing in
confidence every day. Kindergarten is working
hard to learn letters and the sounds they make.
As a group we have also learned about winter by
melting snow and then freezing it again to see
what would happen (and also explain why there’s
ice on the ground when it is snow that falls),
used food coloring and water to paint the snow,
and wrote about what we wear outside during
winter.
In February, we will move from studying the Old
Testament to studying about Jesus’ life as we
start the season of Lent. As we prepare to
remember the sacrifice God gave for all of us,
His one and only Son, we are thankful for this
great gift of salvation.
God’s Blessings!
Miss Metzger
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2nd - 4th Grade
February’s here. The month of groundhogs,
Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday, and the 100th
day of school. Even with one extra day in the
month there’s so much to do and so little
time. Every student in 2nd - 4th grade has
improved by leaps and bounds in their reading.
Math is challenging at all levels. We’ve been
adding, subtracting, borrowing, carrying,
estimating, graphing, telling time, and counting
change. We are learning about light in science
and states, capitals, state birds & flowers in
the order they became a state during history.
We learned some square dancing
during music and P.E and were privileged to
perform them for the residents of May Creek. We
really enjoy going and visiting the people
there. It brightens our day and theirs.
Our favorite groundhog will appear on February
2nd. Punxsutawney Phil, (the legendary
groundhog), has become a favorite in the 2nd—4th
grade classroom. We await his arrival and the
excitement of watching him online as he is
pulled from his burrow to make a prediction for
or against the early arrival of spring.
However, this doesn’t compare to the excitement
and anticipation we have as we await the 2nd
arrival of Christ. Ash Wednesday marks the
beginning of Lent. A dark opportunity to ponder
how every fault, weakness, and sin nailed Jesus
to the cross. Then He arose from the tomb
making all predictions come true - we have been
set free of our darkness through His death and
resurrection and await for our eternal spring
with Him in heaven.
In
Christ,
Miss
Janna
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5th - 7th Grade
Happy Heart Day to all of you. God has
given us so much, but above all He has given
us His love, so why shouldn’t we share it on
this day and every day? February brings the
lovable day of Valentine’s Day and we shall
enjoy a day to celebrate that we love and
appreciate one-another. February also
brings more school work. The 7th graders
will be sewing their own flannel pants after
visiting the fabric store to fully
understand all the work that goes into
making clothes. The 5th & 6th graders have
started new reading units with the beginning
of the new quarter. 6th grade will be
reading all about the theme “Taking a
Stand”. We had a great intro with Martin
Luther King Jr.’s I Have A Dream Speech.
The 5th grade theme is “Heritage”. These
both will be nice to talk about as we dig
deeper into WWII. We hope to have some
guest come and speak about this time and
effects on them and the U.S.
We have a busy month ahead of us so we wish
you love and God’s blessings.
Mrs. Zubke
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NATIONAL LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK
March 3 - 9, 2008
National Lutheran Schools Week is an opportunity
to focus on the very reason Lutheran Schools
exist, to proclaim Christ and His saving faith
to the children of the world.
Watch for
information on the special events
planned for the week!
COMING SOON!
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