Fall201711-2-17

Elementary News by Dannon Stock
Character Counts
Character development is part
of what is often deemed the
“hidden curriculum” in many public
school settings. It is one of the
things that many parents expect
children to learn as part of their
education. While I embrace the
idea that we need to raise our
children and students to be “good”
people, what does that really mean?
Words like integrity, honesty, and
respect are highlighted and valued
in many classrooms across America,
and yet I wonder what the
barometer is for measuring these
behaviors. In a society that allows
people to set their own standards
and rules, how do we measure
character?
Every month, through our Celebration
chapels, Lake Center
highlights specific qualities that
we see exemplified in students.
Our heart is to develop and
honor Christian quality traits that
epitomize Christ to others. The
standard we use - God’s Word.
The Bible clearly lays out what
it means to show honor, love,
joyfulness, peace. It also
gives us an example through
Christ. “I have given you an
example to follow. Do as I have
done to you”. (John 13:15)
This verse highlights how we
are to live our lives, and reflect
Christ. I am so thankful for the
opportunity to spur our students on
to a greater understanding of what
it means to demonstrate Christlike
behavior each and every day.
5 The Light Fall/Winter 2017/2018
Tiger Time
Lake Center Christian School
started a new initiative this
year in the elementary. Three
days a week, our students in
grades 1-3 have the opportunity
to participate in Tiger Time. Tiger
Time is a thirty minute block
of no new learning that is built
into the day. Focus is placed on
reteaching, reinforcing and enrichment
of learned concepts.
This emphasis on no new learning
allows us to model and build
on concepts that have been taught
in the classroom but that may require
extra focus to process or
master. Our students have looked
forward to this time, led by our
instructional specialists, as an
engaging, hands on application
of topics previously presented.
This addition to our day allows us
to hone in on skill deficits in order
to develop understanding and
mastery. It also gives us the ability
to provide further enrichment to
those that need it. Tiger Time has
been a great addition to our learning
environments.
Parent Partnership
Parenting is hard, wouldn’t you
agree? There is not a manual
that tells you how to deal with
tantrums; no YouTube video that
shows you how to deal with childhood
anxiety. In a culture that saturates
our children with messages
contrary to what we teach, there is
no scripted response that will ensure
that our children are protected.
The Bible tells us that we are a body
that exists together in unity with
Christ. Each member performs a
specific task, but when we come together
we can function as a whole.
Parent Partnerships is a chance to
do just that. It provides a format
which allows parents to come together
and learn from each other regarding
how to ‘do’ parenting in the
best way possible.
Lake Center has partnered with
Fieldstone counseling to help
address issues that face our
parents today. The goal is to give
relevant information and assistance
with regards to development, technology,
anxiety and discipline as it
relates to children. No matter where
you are in your season of parenting,
we encourage you to be a part of
these workshops. It will be a great
opportunity for dialogue and connection.
Saturday, December 10, 2017
is a Partnering with Parents
Workshop. Contact Dannon Stock
at dstock@lccs.com for more
information.