Welcome to our “house”! At
the front doors of our school in black granite you’ll find the words “God is
the builder of everything” (Hebrews 3:4) What a joy to have that as our
sure foundation for each school year! We hope you will find our house a place
of growth, joy, discovery, and warmth this year.
Our “house” has been a flurry of activity
this summer. Painting, playground updates, HVAC repairs, and the delivery of
new school furniture took place. Truckloads of gravel, mulch, and topsoil have
added function to our yard. Teachers have created inviting places of learning
and community. It was a joy to watch today as many of the classrooms continued
that process of making a house a home as students were staking their claim with visual
displays and classroom covenants.
A spirit of thanksgiving and praise has
certainly been felt through the community with the launch of a new year and the
return of familiar faces, as well as the abundance of new people to meet. 17 new local
and international families will join us this year, with more still possible. Five
new staff members are joining us this year, Ms. Bethel in the front office, Ms.
Funes in JK, Ms. Versteeg in grade five, Mr. Kraal in grade seven, and Ms.
Stalhbaum in French. Our welcome mat is going to get a workout!
New things bring change. While change can
bring uncertainty, we certainly know we can count on God’s provision for all we
need in our house. We aim to be found
faithful with how our household functions, even as we adapt and renew it
yearly. May all who dwell here be richly blessed.
If you are one of the many new parents
reading this Weekly News,
welcome! This weekly publication goes
out electronically and is a great spot to read up on the happenings of our
school. I encourage you to read and pray your way through it each week. Feel
free to contact me at the school if you are in need of answers or details that
you have not been able to find elsewhere. It’s going to be a fantastic year of
“Seeking Justice, Loving Mercy, and Walking Humbly” Micah 6:8.
SJ
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