Now to the one who can do infinitely more than all we can ask or
imagine according to the power that is working among us…
~ Ephesians 3:20 ~
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
We are not a one-size-fits all school, but our determination and obligation will go whatever distance it takes to let others experience what happens here and make this their “home.”
That’s just what we do here. As parents and/or families of ILS, we know what our purpose is here. We know what the mission statement reads on the left. We know that we love the atmosphere/environment, the attention our children get, and the infinite amount of wisdom and life skills they will take from here. But what about others? Do they know what we have to offer? Do we allow others to share their experiences with us and vice versa? My mind frame the last two weeks has been on astronauts, rocket ships, take-offs and outer space in preparation for our Kindergarten Roundup and bringing in new families to ILS! A lot of preparation goes into these events, the same way so much preparation goes into the little lives of our children-before we “launch” them out into the real world in a rocket ship headed who knows where! Thankfully, God “can do infinitely more than all we can ask or imagine according to the power that is working among us.” We don’t do this thing called “Christian education” alone! That’s what makes it so awesome! God is the “driver” of this rocket ship and loves us to infinity and beyond!
REMINDER Dress up days next week
Monday–Wear the color GREEN
Tuesday–Wear silly/mix match socks
Wednesday–Wear your clothes backward or mismatched
Thursday–Wear your favorite pajamas
Friday–Wear your favorite hat
CALENDAR
Feb. 28-March 4: Dr. Seuss Week
March 1: Auction Mtg. @6 PM (Everyone welcome!)
March 2: Ash Wednesday
The great thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what
direction we are moving. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes ~
KEEP SWIMMING
The kids were off to Lake Crystal today! The anxiety is heightened when we have 55 children that we’re accountable for in a completely different capacity, where so many things can happen! But, boy, do the kids look forward to this day EVERY year! The excitement is heightened as well! What student doesn’t want a day out of the classroom— a refresher!
Of course, if you don’t know me well enough by now, it reminds me of a phrase in a movie. (Email the name of the movie, and you’ll be entered in a chance to win a prize from the office)! “Just keep swimming,” they say. Or we’ve all heard the phrase, “just trying to keep my head above water.”
Sometimes, whether we’re adults or kids, life puts us in our place, knocks us down, or just makes us feel like we’re drowning! We all need a breather sometimes. Overcoming all the sickness going around. Trying to maintain homes and family time with all the busy schedules. Helping our children with classroom subjects they may be struggling with. Work piling up or negative work environment taking hold. There are hard times EVERYWHERE. Keep pushing through and ASKING THE LORD FOR GUIDANCE EACH DAY!
Remember:
Step by step, prayer by prayer-the Lord will always get you there.
Take on some of that excitement and enthusiasm from the students and
“Just keep swimming!”
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY! Enjoy your long weekend!
CALENDAR
Feb. 19: Basketball Tournament in Hutchinson
Feb. 21: NO SCHOOL
Feb. 22: Basketball game in Nicollet
Feb. 22: 100th Day of school on “Two”sday! –dress up like your twin or in Twins team attire!
Feb. 24: Kindergarten Roundup 4:30-6:30
SPREAD THE WORD!
The flyer below is advertising our exciting, new Spring Auction. Please remember to start sharing this event with others—watch for some resources and invites to come out for your use!
The flyer above is advertising our upcoming Kindergarten Roundup!
PLEASE let others know! If you (as a current family of ILS) spread the word, and they show up at this event, you will receive 15% off your March Tuition fee!
Kindergarten will be a BLAST!
REMINDER
ILS/SSLC children will NOT be singing in church on Sunday.
CALENDAR
Feb. 14: NO CHEER
Feb. 17: Basketball Team/Cheerleader Banquet
Feb. 18: Lake Crystal Rec. Center
Feb. 19: Basketball Tournament in Hutchinson
Feb. 21: NO SCHOOL
Feb. 22: Basketball game in Nicollet
Feb. 24: Kindergarten Roundup
~ For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter
under heaven. ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1
Changes!!!
We have made a change to our normal Best of the Wurst school auction! We are
moving it from the fall to the spring. The auction will take place:
Friday evening March 25th.
The children WILL BE PRESENTING their Gospeldrama for our entertainment, so mark
your calendars NOW!
There is NO SCHOOL for K-8 on this day.
Entertainment will begin @ 5:30
Pasta Dinner @ 6
Live Auction @ 7
The children will also be presenting this Gospeldrama on Sunday, March 27 at 9 a.m.
in church.
ALSO NOTE: Our next planning meeting is February 8th at 6 p.m. in the commons!
Please start thinking about ways you can help and who you can invite to come! We’re
looking forward to this new change; and we thank you in advance for all your support!
Congratulations: Natalie U. was the winner of our best book report contest! Good Job!
CALENDAR
Feb. 7: NO CHEER
Feb. 8: Basketball Practice, Spring Auction Meeting @ 6
Feb. 10: Home Basketball Game
Feb. 14: NO CHEER
Feb. 18: Lake Crystal Rec. Center
Feb. 19: Basketball Tournament in Hutchinson
Feb. 21: NO SCHOOL
