Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events!!

December 1st and 3rd-Boar's Head Performances-7:30 p.m.

December 4-Boar's Head Performance-4:00 p.m.

December 5-No School

December 18th-Christmas Program at 7:00 p.m.

December 20th-Bowling Field Trips

December 21st-Christmas Chapel and Craft Day (School Dismisses at 11:30)

Happy Veteran's Day

Here is a really neat video made by some of the 8th grade boys today. Technology is cool!! Veterans are even cooler!!! Have a great Friday!! Click the link below to watch!!

https://spark.adobe.com/video/B2XzKzapBenES

You are....

I am sorry that it has been so long since I last posted.

I guess I should start by saying....We have been SO busy. We finished MAP testing in September, our sports' teams finished their fall seasons, students have been singing in church, we had a family worship service, our kids have been learning and practicing new things, our teachers have been perfecting instructional strategies and differentiation in the classrooms, and the list goes on and on.

And so while it is not an excuse, it is true that we have been busy here at Bethlehem. I am so thankful for our faculty, staff, families, students, and the church who supports God's work here at our school.

GOD IS ON THE MOVE!

Today, when I was visiting the Kindergarten classroom, I was moved to tears. I am not sure that we (me included because I am a parent too!!) understand or can grasp the full significance of what our students are blessed to experience in a Lutheran school. 

Let me set the scene for you.....Our student teacher, Rebecca Smith, was sitting in the rocking chair at Jesus time playing her ukulele while our little Kindergarten friends gathered  around on the carpet. They were singing, "This is the day!" You know the song I'm sure...."This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made..I will rejoice, I will rejoice, and be glad in it." Their little faces where shining with joy. You heard me right, JOY, not happiness necessarily though most of them WERE happy I assume, but JOY. Pure joy that comes from knowing and believing that you are a child of the one true King. 

They reviewed the story of Moses they had been learning and Ms. Smith reminded them of three very important points. I want to share these with you:

1.) God intricately weaved us together

2.) We, as daughters and sons of Christ, are members of the royal family of God

3.) We are called to be brightly burning lights for Jesus

I mean, is there any better message that we want our children to know? I don't know about you, but I know that these truths are the truths that will sustain them through all of life. So today, I am once again proud and blessed to be a part of Bethlehem Lutheran School. 

Please join me in praying for our teachers, our students, our families, and our school that God continues to do His work here. Much love to you all! 

PTL Open House

PLEASE JOIN US TONIGHT FOR OUR FALL

P.T.L. OPEN HOUSE!

Dr. Frederick and Mr. Sharman will lead devotions starting at 7:00 p.m. in the church.

A short informational meeting introducing school communication tools will be followed with visits to the classrooms to see what is happening this school year. 

Fellowship and refreshments will end our evening together!

Hope to see you there!

So What's in a Fist Bump?

You might be wondering why I choose to give my students a fist bump at morning drop off instead of shaking their hand or giving them a high five. Well, here's my reason....the fist bump is fun!!! And it is a powerful exchange of energy. 

Sometimes students return it with force and some return it gently.  Some students follow with an explosion or even a buh la la la (Big Hero Six movie fans) and sometimes their hands are so full they return it with their elbow. It doesn't matter to me how they do it as long as they return it and don't leave me hanging!!! 

So, regardless of how it's done, it becomes a powerful expression of...

You are an AWESOME CHILD OF GOD. 

WELCOME to this NEW day! 

You are valued just as you are... precious, cherished, growing, blessed, special, adored, called, forgiven, strong, unique, important, and chosen. It serves as a reminder to each child that I am SO glad that they are here with me.

It's important that we exchange smiles and that I have the opportunity to wish them a great day! Everyone needs that encouragement in the morning!! I think I need it as much as they do. 

And you know...my days start off so much better when I am able to exchange morning fist bumps. 

Yes. We. Are.

Even after almost 18 years in the field of education, I go to sleep the night before the first day of school with butterflies in my stomach. I know that I am just as nervous and as excited as the students.

We sang the song below in chapel today and it is a prayer that I have for all of our boys and girls...I want them to feel a part of our family.

Bethlehem Lutheran School is definitely my second home, and it is my prayer that our students feel the same way when they walk through the doors. We are family!

Please join me in praying for an amazing school year where our children grow and flourish while using all of their God given talents and abilities to His glory!

God is on the move...so here we go!!! Welcome Back to School!!!