January ended with
a fantastic conference where Steve learned how to counteract bullying, helping
students with dyslexia and written language difficulties, ethics involving
standardized testing, and counseling children with anxiety. We also celebrated
Elleazah’s 2nd birthday, and we praise God for her in our lives. It
is a joy to watch her grow and learn each day.
We are full swing
in our second semester. Steve is planning professional development for teachers
in response to his conference, problem-solving with principals & teachers
on student issues, prepping a senior to speak at chapel, and doing educational
planning for the influx of new students with learning challenges. Marlayna is
teaching at school Biology to 10th graders and Health to the second
half of the 9th graders. We are thankful for a new lady volunteering
at ECA who is able to help watch Elleazah during the periods Marlayna is
teaching.
This month, our
senior class will be going on a class retreat. This overnight retreat will be
to discuss being salt and light to the world as they transition from a Christian
high school to a secular college life. We, as the class advisors, are planning
this retreat. In addition the senior retreat, we will also be going on the high
school retreat, which is at the end of February.
Pray for:
1.
Pray
for the new students who are starting new mid-year as they transition. New
students, especially those from the USA, have historically struggled a lot in
their transition
2.
Pray
that the students will go to the retreats and that the Holy Spirit will
transform their lives
3.
Pray
that we are able to find new balance in our roles and get back into the routine
of school.
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