October 2 Home Communicator – Dear Parents, I’ve completed 1 marathon. A friend of mine encouraged me to join her in running the Bayshore marathon several years ago. I remember on mile 21, after hours of putting one foot in front of another, seeing someone sitting along the course watching–with coffee and donut in hand–and that is…
DetailsSeptember 25 Home Communicator – Dear Parents, How many times have you heard, “If you don’t like the weather in Michigan, wait an hour and it will change”? Last week was one of those times: 85 and hot on Thursday and by Friday night, a fall chill was in the air. It’s so funny to listen to…
DetailsSeptember 18 Home Communicator – A couple of weeks into school has brought many emotions for everyone involved. Excitement to see friends that may not have been seen over the summer. Anxiety for new classes and figuring out the protocols that the teacher holds. Sadness that another summer full of camping, sports camps, or water fights is over. All…
DetailsSeptember 11 Home Communicator – “Running the Race” Welcome to the 2018/2019 school year! What a great start! God blessed us with a smooth, albeit warm, transition back into school! With the first two weeks complete, we look forward to developing a sense of routine. While I know God has promised to always be with us and…
DetailsSeptember 4 Home Communicator-Dear HCS Community, It’s such a blessing to be back in this place welcoming children and staff to another year of Christ-centered education. It has been a joy for me to watch students’ eager faces reconnect with friends, teachers greeting the students they have been praying for over the summer, and parents…
DetailsAugust 28 Home Communicator It is so wonderful to have your children back in the hallways and classrooms at school! Thanks, too, for the great turnout we had at both campuses for our Open House, and at the elementary for Orientation Night. I wanted you to know that, last Tuesday, our staff met together for…
DetailsJune 5 Home Communicator – The last two weeks are some of the best and toughest weeks of the year for teachers … and me, too. Sure, it is busy, but that really isn’t the reason; it’s because there is always the extreme mix of emotions. Parents will often say, “Well, are things winding down?” To be…
DetailsMay 29 Home Communicator – Reflecting on Telling the Story of God’s Faithfulness The school year is almost complete. What a wonderful year it has been! Every day was filled with learning in many areas – academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. In addition, we had a number of special chapels and events that focused on and…
DetailsMay 22 Home Communicator – As you know this year the staff has gone through a professional development class based on 7 strategies for assessment. This class was valuable for many different reasons. First, it allowed staff a common time to come together, learn, and then work together on developing best practices. In a profession where…
DetailsMay 15 Home Communicator – Dear Parents, Those who were able to make it to the parade on Friday were treated to something quite special! The only thing better than watching the children and their excitement in the parade, was to be in school to “feel” the excitement in the air, and in the classrooms. The…
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