Choose your friends carefully...

Aren't you thankful that you are at a Christian school where you can find so many wonderful Christian friends?  When I was going into the 8th grade my dad was transferred to MacDill, AFB in Tampa, Florida where I entered junior high school.  God brought a wonderful girl named Winona into my life.  We met at church and then attended the same high school for one year before her family moved to Pennsylvania.   We would stay in touch from time to time over the years and have remained best friends.  For Mother's Day Winona's children gave her a ticket to come visit me.  We have had so much fun staying up late and talking and going places together.  The beauty of our friendship is built in our love for the Lord.  During the year, although we are thousands of miles away, we use the same devotion book and love to share via "chat" on email how God is working in our lives.  Years are flying by but it only takes a hug hello to be the same teenagers we were so many years ago.  I am thankful to God for providing me with such a sweet friend and I pray that you will be seeking the wonderful friends that God is placing in your life each day at The Heiskell School.  I am so thankful that we have this time together. 

 Winona and me at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

Miss Judy is having a wonderful summer...spending time with family

Here are a few of my favorite things so far this summer...

  Went roller skating with Ashley and Charlie

Attended Park All Stars

and Four Baseball Tournaments

Received new pictures of River and Ruby... 

Learned that Zach and Aaron love hockey... 

Watched 4th of July fireworks with my grandchildren...

I hope you are having a safe and fun summer.  I look forward to seeing you all in a few months.

Easter Chapel

Pre-Kindergarten had the opportunity to join kindergarten through eighth grade for chapel, today.  It was a wonderful experience.  Teachers read an accounting of  Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, His betrayal and arrest, His death on the cross and the joy of  His resurrection.  As each part of the story unfolded we were invited to sing songs of praise.  Our junior high students did an interpretation of "All Rise", with sticks.  It was powerful, I could not hold back the tears.  What a blessing to watch the faces of my little class as they heard the story that we recently illustrated and know that they knew the sacrifice that was made for all of us.  I pray the Easter season reminds you of the time when you first gave your heart to Christ.  I was only 5 years old when I prayed to receive Christ as my personal saviour.  I am thankful that God sent His Son to die that I can have life everlasting.  God promises in His Word, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.  Amen.

Please remember you are invited to join us throughout the year for Chapel services.

Easter and Teacher Appreciation

"How can I say thanks 

For the things you have done for me, 

Things so undeserved

Yet you gave to prove your love for me.

The voices of a million angels,

could not express my gratitude,

All that I am and ever hope to be

I owe it all to you."

The words to this familiar song of gratitude to the Lord, express the gratefulness I have as we enter the Easter season.  On Thursday before the crucifixion Jesus washed the disciples' feet - even Judas', when He knew Judas was the one who would betray Him.  I want to learn to love the way Jesus loves, the way our families showed love toward our faculty and staff this week during Teacher Appreciation.  It was very timely to be ministered to in so many unselfish, thoughtful and tangible ways.  I am thankful for every kind word, card, drawing, piece of fruit, hug, dessert, breakfast casserole, cup of coffee, juice, bread, biscuit, salad, sweet tea and gift I received.  The Heiskell parents were truly the hands and feet of Christ this week.  

"To God be the glory,

To God be the glory,

To God be the glory,

For the things He has done.

With His blood, He has saved me,

With His power, He has raised me,

To God be the glory

For the things He has done."

 

Thank you Miss Judy's class for your generosity and kindness. 

Preschool Science Fair

Spring is in the air and our Science Fair has begun.  Miss Judy's class planted lettuce on April 1st.  The experiment was to see if our box, which does not receive as much sunshine, would grow faster  or slower than the plants that received full afternoon sun.  Already, we have learned that although the two other planters receive more sun the overhang from the building prevents them from receiving the amount of rain that our planter gets.  Surprisingly, our lettuce popped through the soil by April 4th and is growing bigger each day.  We have also learned that the soil needs water everyday.

Our class is divided into 5 teams.  Each day a different team waters the plants, if it did not rain the night before.  During playground time the same team is responsible to clean out the planters.  We sure hope the lettuce will germinate in time to make a small salad by the last day of school.  If it is not full grown, Miss Judy and Miss Patterson will have a yummy supply of lettuce to eat this summer to help us stay healthy and fit.

 

First, each student plants a strip of seeds.

 

Next, we carefully water the soil and seeds.

        Each student soaks the soil.

Let's see if we have green thumbs...
 

 Yes, I think we do have green thumbs!

                                

Pre-Kindergarten has been working on Patriotic Books this week.  Do you know who the first president of the United States was?  What character trait was he known for?  What job did he have before he was president?  Can you name the 16th president of the United States?  Where did he live?  Did he know how to read?  What made him such a popular president?  Can you say the pledge to the American flag and the Christian flag?  These are only a few of the foundations we are laying for our children to learn about our country and our history.  What are you teaching your child about America?  Now is the time to share in their enthusiasm for learning about the Christian men and women who were faithful in serving God as they led our great nation.



"We love, because God first loved us."

We had a lovely day from beginning to end.  Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to "mail" their cards this morning.  I received so many cards, pictures and yummy candies that I warned the children I may become the biggest teacher ever, once I have eaten everything...they laughed and laughed!  We ended the day with a sweet Valentine's party.  Thanks so much to Mrs. Glockle and Mrs. Duffield for using their creative talents to provide a fun time for the class.  Everyone enjoyed the heart-shaped cookies, juice and darling "sign language" craft.  It was a joy to see God's love in our classroom in such a tangible way.  Let's remember to "Love one another", all year long.