For us here at Apple Valley Christian, we have been back in school since the middle of August and are getting ready to end our first quarter on October 8th. Can you believe that we are one quarter of the way through this school year?
As I have been reflecting on the beginning of this school year, there are a couple of thoughts that come to mind that I wanted to share with you this month. I believe that as we remember and reflect on these ideas it will help up to have a truly great year!
The first thing I think of is that we are so blessed. We are blessed with great students, parents, teachers, and staff! As we remember this, it is important to remember that it is God who is blessing us. We know from James 1:17 that “every good and perfect gift is from above,” and I believe it is important that we give God the glory for what He is doing in our midst. I am so thankful for each student, parent and staff member God has brought to AVC.
I am also dwelling on the fact that the school year is much like a long race. Over the Labor Day weekend, I “ran” in the Disneyland half marathon. I know that there are some of you that run 13.1 miles on a regular basis; all I have to say is that there is counseling available! As I participated in that event, I thought about our school and the start of this year. The biggest thing I thought of is how you have to give it your all even though it’s not always fun! Parents, you can be a big help in this. Be your student’s cheerleader, motivator, and encourager! I truly believe that, for the most part, the students want to do their best, but they also need a little encouragement (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to be involved with AVCS, it truly is a blessing and a privilege. It’s been a great start; I can’t wait to see what God has in store for us for the rest of the year!
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