November 29 Home Communicator “I can’t do this.” These were the words I recently heard a student say when I was in their classroom. The student felt overwhelmed- they were tasked with a challenge that felt difficult and overwhelming to them. Thankfully, this student’s teacher overheard and responded quickly and calmly- “I believe in…
DetailsNovember 22 Home Communicator – A few months ago, after witnessing a chapel where students spent the morning reading Scripture, I wrote about how I should “act a little more like a middle schooler”. People thought I was crazy, yet appreciated a perspective that challenged typical assumptions of middle schoolers. Here’s another crazy idea. Last Wednesday…
DetailsNovember 15 Home Communicator – Three points determine a plane. Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve thought about that handy little fact but it’s been on my mind, or some variation of it, a lot lately. Think of a plane as a sheet of paper that extends forever and ever in all directions. If you…
DetailsNovember 8 Home Communicator – “Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His faithfulness continues from generation to generation.” By now I am hopeful that you all have heard the news and had the opportunity to rejoice in the Lord’s provision of a fully funded Forward in Faith Middle School Project! In 6 short…
DetailsNovember 1 Home Communicator – My husband and I have taken to announcing things when we drive places. It all started when we lived in Chicago and it felt like we needed two people on the lookout in order to drive safely. We would say things like BICYCLIST ON RIGHT or RED LIGHT CAMERA or PEDESTRIAN…
DetailsOctober 25 Home Communicator – I trust that everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable fall break over the extended weekend. Hopefully it was a time that was spent with family and friends. Our Hudsonville Christian School teachers and staff had an enjoyable fall break as well. Teachers and staff attended the Christian Educators Association (CEA) conference…
DetailsOctober 18 Home Communicator – During the month of October, a group of HCS students are joining together to train and compete in a soccer game against Zeeland Christian. These teams are intentionally made up of students with and without disabilities and are designed to promote friendships and understanding. It is an opportunity for students who…
DetailsOctober 11 Home Communicator – Every afternoon after school, we have 50 students come to our Kids’ Corner childcare. We are so thankful for the opportunity to care for our students who stay with us after school. We spend the afternoon doing projects, playing games, finishing homework, and playing outside or in the gym. Last week…
DetailsOctober 4 Home Communicator – This past summer I caught my kids staring at something on the driveway. They were watching a tiny ant carrying a crumb at least 5 times its size. They were in awe of how such a tiny creature could carry such a heavy load. A little research on Google informed…
DetailsSeptember 27 Home Communicator – Entering my new role as principal, many warned me about middle schoolers. Definitely a unique age–not an elementary student anymore, yet not a young adult. A time comprised of hormones, acne, high energy, and discovering one’s place in the world. In an environment like that, how is education possible? How…
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