Archive for September, 2010
From the news.
Interesting article about the state of our education in Texas. Read the full article here: Texas religious leaders denounce textbook pro-Islamic bias resolution “Written by an unsuccessful school board candidate, the resolution would seek to restrain publishers from printing textbooks that display a favorable tilt toward Islam and a bias against Christianity. Citing examples, the […]
Continue ReadingT Shirts
We had the nice folks out at Sign Pros create us some T Shirts. It would be nice if all the kids could have them for field trips and events but this is completely optional for the parents. They are $10 a piece. You can contact Faith for ordering details.
Continue ReadingTechnology Class Planned
We have ordered our first laptop for the planned technology class next year. If it tests out ok then we will try to get 4 more. They are factory refurbished Dells and at $300 we think they are a good deal. The Technology Class will go over basic computer operation, word processing and spreadsheet design. […]
Continue ReadingMATH U SEE
The new math program has arrived! This new curriculum focuses on teaching math theory. This should give our kids an advantage as they move into higher arithmetic and help them understand why as well what to do. Here is a quote from there stated purpose: Our goal is to help produce confident problem solvers who enjoy […]
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I wanted to check in and let everybody know I will be following up soon with more details, but in the meantime I hope you are all busy collecting your Box Tops! Get your kids to help play eye spy at home and at the grocery. ( I can’t tell you how many I’ve seen […]
Continue ReadingFall Festival Parade
We really had fun at the Parade. Thank you to everyone for helping and contributing candy and time to make it work. Special thanks to Jon and Joe Dan Kennedy for letting us use and decorate their truck and for driving. Thank you April for riding in the heat with Faith! The kids were great […]
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Faith is working hard to find the best association that fits our needs for accreditation. We are currently talking with ACSI and NAPS and looking into several others. I am excited to get started on this as I know it will be a lengthy process.
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