Christ’s Kingdom in Motion
Updates
Welcome to 8th grade — and a new school year! I am very much looking forward to working with, alongside, and for you while we together reflect this year’s theme — Christ’s Kingdom in Motion based on 1 Peter 4:10: As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. Imagine all the ways each of us can use the individual and intentionally-given gifts to grow, to support one another, and to reach others. I truly love my job! 🙂
I extend genuine gratitude to all of you for several things:
- First, thank you for providing breakfast for the teachers on our first official day back. Doing so showed your consideration for us, and truly, we enjoyed the fellowship throughout the meal.
- Second, thank you to all of you who have planned and organized for the upcoming Back to School Night Event as well as for the Church Picnic. I am certain they both will be good fundraisers for the DC trip; I know that they both are ways to draw together and strengthen our St. Paul community.
- Third, thank you for sharing your children with me. It is an honor.
A few reminders:
- If you haven’t turned in the “Tell the Teacher More” forms, I’d love them. I know that I’ve had the opportunity to work with your children already, but I always appreciate the perspectives you offer as parents.
- Chapel is on our second day of school this year, the usual day for chapel, Wednesday. This change allows us to have a little more time in our homerooms before heading up to church, and as you can imagine, may be especially helpful for our kindergarten classes. Please remember chapel dress.
- Backpack blessing and faculty installation happens this Sunday at both the 9:30 & 11:00 services.
Calendar
August
23 – Backpack Blessing and Faculty Installation at both the 9:30 & 11:00 services
25 – First Day of School
26 – Our first chapel service
27 – Panther Parents Back to School Night, 4:30 – 6:30
September
1 K-8 Back to School Night, beginning at 6:00
4 and 7 – No school in honor of Labor Day
10 Courage Retreat
14 Fall MAP testing begins (schedules will be communicated as they are established)
October
8 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:30 – 7
9 11:40 dismissal; Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12 – 2
29 Quarter Class 1 ends
30 No School
November
11 Veterans’ Day Chapel
20 Trimester 1 ends
23 – 27 No School for Thanksgiving break
December
2 Grades 5 – 8 Advent Service
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We can find a time to meet. Blessings on your week!
Mrs. Yurk
1 Peter 4:10 “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”