Hey everyone,

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks with me being out of the classroom quite a bit recently. That should calm down now. However, that means that ahead is the mad dash to report cards and Christmas!

First of all, thank you to everyone who came in to the interviews. I always appreciate the insights and conversations we can have. It really emphasizes the strengths of the partnership that parents and teachers share. If you did not get a chance to meet with me, please feel free to stop by after school or email me to set up a time.

Bible Memory Verses:

This week is Proverbs 3:8:

This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

As we have been doing, students will share the verse with me on Tuesday as well as sharing how this verse is relevant to your child. Here are some tips of connections you can discuss with your child:

• Emphasizing the Importance of Health:
  • The verse encourages the idea that following certain principles or guidelines and God’s word can lead to good health. You can explain that just like eating nutritious food and exercising are good for the body, following God’s wise and positive principles can also contribute to overall well-being.
• Connecting Physical and Emotional Well-being:
  • You can discuss with your child how being emotionally and mentally healthy is connected to physical health. Encourage them to think about how positive actions and attitudes can have a beneficial impact not only on their bodies but also on their feelings and thoughts when we focus on God and less on ourselves.
• Relating to Personal Experiences:
  • Encourage your child to think about situations in their own lives where making good choices and depending on God has led to positive outcomes. This could be in terms of friendships, schoolwork, or personal habits.