Faith School NPB

03/07/2024

Put together a simple preschool color mixing activity that uses paint that is sealed in a plastic bag. This is a great sensory experience as the fingers press on the bag to move the paint around, making a new color. Hands-on fun!

https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/simple-color-mixing-activity/

12/16/2023

Been saying this for years. And yes, gonna say it again

Last week I spoke to 700+ 3rd to 6th graders

When I asked who had their own personal device almost every hand went up

We had a candid conversation around the impact of screentime on your brain, loss of sleep due to device use, and the light sides, the positive of technology and its' use as a true tool of connection and innovation

What followed was open Q and A:

8 year olds asking "What if there's an intruder in my bedroom, you're saying no devices in the bedroom to protect my sleep, but what about for that?"

10 year old: "I live on the third floor, what if there is a fire? If I don't have a phone, how will I call 911?"

9 year old: "I share a bedroom with my baby sister, do I scoop her up and run or look for my phone if there's an emergency?"

I took a poll of adults as well last week about having devices on in school, during class, and at lunch. Answers varied but the recurring theme was adults wanting to communicate family schedule changes or what if sports schedules changed. Valid.

However, the above outlines that our kids are reliant on a device for their personal safety. Some to self-soothe, some for emergencies that they need to escape like hell from.

Next week marks a year since Uvalde happened.

Phones did not save those children.

The ones that ran were saved. Some hid or played dead--they were situationally aware and used their best defense, themselves and their practiced safety skills.

The escalating rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm are enough to convince me that 1984 was our best year.

Get out. Move bodies. Connect like humans. Demand device free zones.

Follow my colleagues at PROTECTYOUNGEYES.com, Bark.us, and SmartSocial.com for more evidence, tips, and strategies.

DELAY IS THE WAY ❤️

12/05/2023

04/15/2023

Growing seedlings in an egg carton is a great way to teach your child about plants.

11/28/2022

Please watch for new "E-Stop Signs" at the Lighthouse Drive bridge. The Village Fire Department will control new electronic stop signs using a key fob as fire vehicles approach the bridge. The purpose is to reduce Fire Department response times and to limit the allowable weight on the bridge as fire trucks cross.

08/12/2022

For back to school season, we would like to spotlight Pilar Tucker, Administrative Director of Faith Lutheran School. We can't wait to see God's love this school year!

Pilar began working at the school in 1986 as a substitute. She never knew a temporary role would be permanent for over 36 years! With a Bachelor and Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, Pilar enjoys researching and hands-on learning with the children in nature. Looking back on her education, she remembers its about "the process, not the product."

Pilar's most rewarding part of her job is "to see the smiles on their faces when they comprehend something they have been trying to work on." She loves to teach the love of Jesus, the love of learning and respect for all God's creation, which is the philosophy of Faith Lutheran School.

Wishing all staff, teachers and students many blessings for the upcoming year!

04/17/2022

Happy Easter ✝️ he is risen

01/29/2022

🚨 Fundraiser Alert 🚨

Join us for a night out with dinner, a show, and silent auction.
2/19/2022 @ 6:30pm
Tickets go on sale Monday, 1/31/2022
$30

01/01/2022

Happy New Year 🎊 may this year bring you all many blessings 🙏🏽

12/24/2021

Wishing you all a blessed Christmas Eve 🎄

11/24/2021

Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed tomorrow, Thursday November 25th and Friday November 26th for Thanksgiving.

May you all have a very happy, healthy, blessed Thanksgiving 🦃