How often have you asked your child (our students) that question?
As I parent I was also a teacher in the school here at Emanuel, so I felt I was pretty familiar with what was going on around the building in the classrooms. I really enjoyed that as then I could ask that question and some good followups to get my children talking about their daily life in school. I think it is vital that parents and students communicate along those lines as this is where not only academic growth, but emotional and spiritual growth is taking place daily. Conversations about Bible stories, and more importantly, their applications in daily life at home and in school are significant topics that encourage extension of spiritual growth in the child. It is also such a blessng for a parent to be uplifted by the spiritual concepts that are clearly understood and lived out by their children.
As we begin the new year here at Emanuel, please take advantage of the opportunities you have to know more about what is going on in your child’s life at school. One thing you might think about doing is planning a couple hours to visit during a normal school day. I see parents coming in to eat lunch with their child sometimes. How about sitting in on a class or two, or even going out for recess? Perhaps you could join us for our Friday morning chapel service or mission presentation. Hearing the student body sing praises to our Lord in such a unified group is very compelling. They know their savior and what he has done for them.
The teachers would welcome you to come anytime. Our school doors are open to you as well as your children. Remember, we are partners in this awesome challenge of equipping children for lives in the world in which we live, and preparing them for the world to come.
Student Body – Dec. 2011
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