St. Paul Education Blog
Christmas is in the air in Northville, Michigan. Everywhere you go you see reminders of the holiday season and hear the nostalgic music that takes us back to our childhoods. It is the time of year our town and nation are most focused on our Lord and Savior. The story of Jesus’ birth is depicted in movies and played on the radios of retail stores and restaurants. We see reminders of the miraculous Advent of Christ in commercials and on billboards. We even associate the chill of winter with the birth narrative of the long-awaited Messiah.
As Christmas gives way to New Year’s Eve, our focus begins to shift to the promise of a fresh start that comes with the resetting of the calendar. Many will be looking forward to that this year more than ever. Most will make resolutions to improve their lives. For parents of elementary and middle school students, this is an opportunity to set new goals academically and personally.
For many Northville families, this year may have felt more like a decade. From a pandemic to natural disasters, it seems like every day brings new challenges to navigate. There has never been as much uncertainty about our schedules as where we would be able to go from day to day and week to week. Parents and students know more about video conferencing than they ever meant to learn.
But we have finally made it to fall and the holidays are approaching. Many families are looking forward to gathering together for the first time this year. Others are making unexpected changes and adjustments to long-held holiday traditions. This holiday season is not without challenges; however, it should still be a time of rest and celebration.
After a strange end to the academic year in 2019-2020, at St. Paul Lutheran School we were fortunate to be able to safely open for on-campus classes this fall. It has been challenging to practice the policies that help keep students safe, but well worth it to be able to provide the highest-quality academics and spiritual development possible. Each day feels a little bit closer to normal for faculty and children. As time marches on at a faster pace than it did while we were quarantining, it may be hard to imagine, but the holidays are just around the corner. Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks will be here before you know it.
This has been one of the most challenging years for parents in a long time. Schools throughout the country are struggling to navigate their state and county requirements for providing remote and in-person instruction. Many districts have opted to use a combination of in-person and remote learning. All of the options for public schools have been difficult and, at times, quite frustrating for parents and students.
We are grateful and excited to offer in-person classes at St. Paul Lutheran School beginning August 26th. Our small class sizes help us practice safe distancing for our students and teachers. We are committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for students, taking every precaution we can to protect each child, teacher, and staff member. We will be quick to communicate any changes and have plans in place for flexibility.
As we return to some semblance of normalcy, we are excited to do what we do best: provide an excellent academic experience in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. In this post, we are discussing literary classics and why they are vital to your child's education.