Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Parent Connection February 19


How’s School?
          It seems that’s one question that everyone has an opinion about. Some children love it. Some children, well, don’t. Some just shrug their shoulders and say, “It’s OK, I guess.” Even if you are one of those who love school, it may be hard to come up with a good reason why you have to spend those long hours in a desk.
          Think about it for a minute, does it really matter if you can name all fifty states and capitals? Will you ever have to multiply mixed numbers in real life?  Some day when you are a computer technician, will it make any difference whether or not you know the structure of the cell?  Or in the far distant future, when your children are in the middle of raising their own children, will it matter if they know the name of the tallest mountain in North America? And reelee, dus it reeely madder if yu ken spel gud?
          Allow me to offer two reasons which I believe provide motivation for studying. First, doing well in school is a good way to obey God when he tells us to honor our parents. When we succeed in school, we honor our parents.
          A second reason to study is to honor God. He is the One who gave us our brain and our abilities. God expects the best, our best, at all times. He expects us to use the gifts He has given us for His glory and for our good.  Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”

Volleyball
Volleyball season has come to an end, and what an exciting end! The Huskies played in the ACSAA tournament on Saturday morning. They played three matches against three good teams. They were blessed to be able to bring home the championship trophy.
Congratulations to the Huskies!

Indoor Soccer
          Indoor soccer for grades 5-8 will begin this Thursday, February 21st from 4:00pm – 5:30pm. Mr. Andy Zanto and Pastor Poa Moua will be working with the team to learn the game and improve the skills involved in soccer.
We will be back at the Mosley Sports Center at APU as soon as I have confirmed that rental.

Box Tops for Education
          It’s time to gather up your Box Tops and bring them to the school.  Please bring them all in by Wednesday, February 27th.

YMCA Visits
          Grades K - 8th will be swimming at the YMCA on Wednesday, February 20th.  If your child needs a car seat, please remember to bring it.

Fur Rondy Parade
The Fur Rendezvous Parade is this Saturday, February 23rd.  Students wanting to participate on Faith’s float during the parade will meet on 8th Avenue between D and E Street by 9:40am.
We encourage students to wear Faith apparel or teal and gold clothing.

Jr. Choir Sings
          Junior choir will be singing at Faith this Sunday, February 24th, during the 10:30 am service.  Please be here by 10:10am.

Hot Lunch
          There will be hot lunch next Tuesday, February 26th.  More information will be forthcoming.

Spanish Class
          We will continue to meet each Monday and Wednesday after school from 3:45pm - 4:15pm.  Students who are not picked up at 4:15 will go into after care.

School Tour Tuesdays
          Next week will be our last time in February to offer tours to parents looking for a school for their children. Tours are open to the public beginning at 9:30am each Tuesday in February. 
          This week will be our final opportunity to take flyers to businesses around the Anchorage area or any place you think people will see them.  Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word!

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