Thrive

What an amazing week it has been with the presenters from Thrive.  Students laughed and learned, they were challenged and intrigued.  I hope you have had many opportunities to have talks this week with your child and instill your values.  A resource to which you may want to refer is Concordia Publishing's, How to Talk to Your Child Confidently About S....  (I censored that in case of spam blockers).

A great conversation took place today when our speaker put up examples from modern media:  "Teen Moms", "Jersey Shore", Katy Perry, and then from "classic" family shows "Full House", "Cosby Show", "Family Matters", and "Fresh Prince."  What a difference in the conflicts, consequences, and how people deal with problems  What a difference in how families are portrayed.  When we listen to music and watch shows, it can affect us emotionally, even when we don't agree with the message.  Not all media is bad, but we need to be careful about what we put into our minds and hearts.

Today in Computer Lab, we explored a variety of Contemporary Christian music.  Students in both classes will be leading a devotion this month based on a song they discover. They are looking for things in the lyrics that apply to their lives and making a Bible application.  It's fun to see them discover the wealth of positive music in the media!

30 seconds to pass sponges around the room

What?  I'm infected??

Tuck Everlasting

In Literature, students have been reading the novel,  Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt and then leading small group discussions in "book club" format.  We are exploring the literary elements of foreshadowing, character development, motive, and universal theme as the characters ponder the benefits and downfalls of living forever.  It is exciting to look at the novel through the eyes of faith as we discussed God's original design in Eden as well as our eternal life in the heavenly home he has prepared for us.  Students are discovering the blessings God gives us in this life through the many stages we live and even more blessings to be received in eternity with Him!  We will culminate the novel this coming week with creative projects.

Cross Art On Display 

Please stop by the Welcome Center between services this weekend to see our cross art on display

I promise they will be hung correctly (couldn't get the photo to rotate - UGGH)