First Days of School
September 29, 2021
September is my favorite time of year: A new school year. A new beginning. A time to make new friends and tackle new challenges. Some students greet it with joy and hopeful anticipation: Friends! Long division! Cursive! Others face September with anxious concern: Friends? Long division? Cursive?
I am delighted to watch the students move from trepidation to a sense of belonging within the school. As teachers, we seek to truly know and welcome each of our students into the classroom. September provides such a privilege to reassure reluctant learners, calm fears, and grow.
Whether your children are thrilled at the idea of a new school year or sad that summer is over, please know that they are part of a community of believers who desire to know and love each of them as what they are—a wonderful child of God. Be assured we can trust the promise of Jeremiah 29:11, “ ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you …’ ”
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year. It’s off to a fantastic start! 
