Prayer is such an important part of a healthy, growing Christian life, and at Foundations Christian School, we believe it's vital to teach our kids how to pray. As parents, you have the most important job of all! However, many parents don't know how they should demonstrate to their kids the importance of prayer, or how to do it. We'd like to help.
1. Explain What Prayer Is - Kids understand things when we can break them down and make them simple. Tell your kids that because God is our friend, we should talk to Him just like we talk to any of our friends. Let them know that they can come to God with any problem they're facing, but that it's also important to just thank Him for things like our families and friends. 2. Include Prayer Time as a Family Activity - Do you pray as a family? You should! Praying as a family helps your kids understand that prayer really is (or should be) a part of our everyday lives. Make sure you let your kids know when prayers have been answered too, so they can see the power of God in your family's life. 3. Model Prayer for Your Child - Kids are watching everything we do as parents, so it's important for us to model the right behaviors. Pray in front of your kids, do your devotions in front of them, and sing praise songs in the kitchen when they're around. If you do, they'll want to do it too! We're so blessed to be able to serve you and your children, here at Foundations Christian School. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your family. If you'd like more information about us, please contact us!
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Happy New Year!
It's been a wonderful 2014 at Foundations Christian School in Big Flats, NY, and we're excited to see what 2015 is going to bring! You've probably heard many people talking about what they're going to do differently this year. New Year's resolutions are a big thing, and we're excited to hear what some of yours are. We'd also like to encourage you to take this passage to heart for 2015: Matthew 6:33: Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Are you seeking God's Kingdom above everything else for your life? We hope so, and we're praying that you do! If you would like more information about Foundations Christian School for the 2015-2016 school year, please contact us! The presents have been unwrapped...
The Christmas cookies are just about gone... The relatives have gone home, or you have gone home... Christmas is over. For some of us that brings a sense of relief. For others, it's a reason to look forward to the festivities of next Christmas. If you look at most nativity scenes, you'll see the shepherds and the wise men worshiping baby Jesus alongside Mary, Joseph and a variety of barn animals. If you read the text in the Bible, however, you'll see that the wise men didn't show up to offer their gifts to Jesus until he was a child. Matthew 2:9-11 says, "After the Wise Men had listened to the king, they went on their way. The star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them. It finally stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were filled with joy. The Wise Men went to the house. There they saw the child with his mother Mary. They bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures. They gave him gold, frankincense and myrrh. What a joy it was for the Wise Men to seek after the baby Jesus. Just because Christmas is over, that doesn't mean we should stop seeking Him. Here at Foundations Christian School, it's our prayer that you will continue to be diligent in seeking after Jesus. He's waiting to hear from you! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and we wish you a blessed New Year! For more information about Foundations Christian School, contact us! Before you get too excited, I want to make sure you're aware that as of right now, the Winter Storm Warning for our area has been CANCELLED! Still, stranger things have happened, and we could very well wake up tomorrow morning with lots of snow on the ground and either a two-hour delay or no school.
*Listening for the sound of children cheering* Either way, this creates the perfect opportunity for a post on our blog about Snow Days. First, let's talk about the facts. If your student is a Foundations Christian School student, he or she will not have school, or will have a two-hour delay if the Horseheads School District does not have school. So, listen carefully to the news, check the news stations' weather and closings updates on Facebook, or sign up to have them email you or text you the latest school closing information. If there is a two-hour delay, our school day will begin at 10:00 am, and it will conclude at the regular time. Now that the informational portion of this post has been taken care of, we'd love to know how you and your kids spend your snow days. Many families settle down before the television, pop some popcorn, and watch movies all day. This can be a fun treat for your kids, especially if you have some DVDs you've been keeping a secret for just such an occasion. Perhaps you dare to venture out into the snow when it starts to slow down and engage in a friendly snowball fight. Or, maybe you're just as happy to stay inside and do some arts and crafts with your kids. No matter what your plans are, it's important to have them, just in case we do get a snow day. It's going to happen eventually, so make sure you're prepared! If you'd like more information about Foundations Christian School, please contact us! We're still accepting applications through the end of this calendar year, so you still have time. We'd love to hear from you! It's so exciting to blog about everything that's happening here at Foundations Christian School!
First of all, our first major fundraiser of the year, Antiquities, was a huge success! We raised a lot of money for the school, and it was all thanks to our wonderful parents for going out and selling tickets. Our pictures are just now starting to come in, and people are thrilled with the final results. Please feel free to share your kids' pictures on our Facebook page. We would love to see them! Secondly, we were overwhelmed (in a good way!) by the great response we received from our blog post about needing to hire a new teacher for our older students. We ask that you remember us in prayer as we meet with each one for an interview. It's our goal for our choice to be God's choice! Finally, we just finished Thanksgiving, and the kids put on a beautiful Thanksgiving program for our parents on the day right before we left for Thanksgiving break. It was an event that included having lunch together (along with some goodies parents brought in to share) and a fun arts and crafts time too. We had a blast! Because of all that the effort that was put forth in creating such a great Thanksgiving program, we decided to cancel our Christmas program, which originally scheduled to take place on December 7. Rumor has it that Mrs. Alo is working on something spectacular for a winter concert. Be sure to stay tuned to the blog and check the calendar for updates on that as we get them. If you're still thinking about enrolling your child in Foundations Christian School, there's still time! We'd love to talk with you and answer any questions you might have. Please contact us. We'll be accepting new students through the end of this calendar year. If you've been looking for a place to serve, we have a fantastic opportunity for you, right here at Foundations Christian School. We're in need of a teacher for our older students. Do you meet the qualifications we're looking for?
Teacher Job Description General Description Job summary: The school teacher shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God. Hired by: School Administrator & Board Responsible to: School Administrator & Board Supervises: Students, teacher’s aides (when available), and volunteers Evaluated: Evaluations completed by the building principal or lead administrator 2 or more times per year. Type of position: This is an exempt employee that is paid on a salaried basis. Required Spiritual Qualities It is expected that the school teacher will … • Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple. • Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God—our standard for faith and practice. • Believe and actively support the school’s statement of faith (www.foundationschristianschool.com). • Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others. • Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40). This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct. • Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people. • Share the Christian faith with others. • Have a Christ-centered home. • Actively participate in a local Bible-believing church. • Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation, and be a Christian witness and role model to them in order to help them grow in their faith. • Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ. • Ensure that the classroom work environment is Christian-based, nurturing, wholesome, and loving. • Work with the administration and staff to address the spiritual formation needs of the students. Required Professional Qualities It is expected that the school teacher will … • Have successful classroom teaching experience, preferably in a Christian school or other ministry. • Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy, having a basic proficiency in doing word processing, creating and using a spreadsheet, e-mailing, and accessing the Internet. • Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school board. Required Personal Qualities It is expected that the school teacher will … • Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go” (Prov. 22:6, NIV). • Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level. Essential Job Functions—Accountabilities It is expected that the school teacher will … Spiritual Leadership • Have a conviction that God has called her or him to Christian school ministry. • Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation, and be a Christian witness and role model to them in order to help them grow in their faith. • Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ. • Ensure that the classroom work environment is Christian-based, nurturing, wholesome, and loving. • Work with the administration and staff to address the spiritual formation needs of the students. • Carry out Christ-centered counseling with students and staff. Academic Leadership • Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Christian philosophy of education that will enable him or her to provide leadership and guidance in the school’s development of and commitment to a Christian worldview. • Lead in such a way that the school’s expected student outcomes are thoroughly addressed through educational programs. • Have knowledge of the school’s curriculum, standards, and mission. • Integrate biblical principles and the Christian worldview throughout the curriculum and activities. • Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administration. • Ensure that his or her school classroom reflects a professional and Christian environment. • Have knowledge of the physical/emotional development of children—particularly at the age level of the children being taught—and understand the problems they face. • Plan broadly through the use of semester and quarterly plans and objectives, and more currently through the use of a lesson plan book. • Plan a program of study that as much as possible meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging them to do their best work. • Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child—spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional. • Plan through approved channels the use of field trips, guest speakers, and other media for a balanced classroom. • Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work. • Regularly assess the learning of students, and provide progress reports as required. • Respond in a timely manner to parent complaints and to parent requests for help or information. • Grasp a firm understanding of the tools available in Engrade to enhance communication with parents and students. Follow guidelines for keeping Engrade up to date with lesson plans, homework, and grades. • Participate in formal and informal parent-teacher conferences. Administrative Leadership • Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of the school. • Have the ability to accomplish the goals and objectives assigned by the school administration and school policy. • Provide a good learning environment by keeping proper discipline in the classroom, the gym, and other places on the school premises. • Provide input as needed for the school master calendar. • Maintain regular and accurate records of attendance and grades to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress. • Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of student progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of student failure. • Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations in the classroom and school. Conduct required emergency safety drills in coordination with school leadership. • Report to the appropriate individuals any campus safety, health, and maintenance needs that are observed. • Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any assigned duty. • Deal directly and frankly with the school administration in an earnest effort to resolve differences of opinion when they exist. Additional Duties or Responsibilities It is expected that the school teacher will … • Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public. • Participate in the school’s development programs and activities in areas of constituency relations, fund-raising, and student recruitment and retention. • Ensure that provision is made for the accountability and securing of all funds collected in the classroom. • Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned. • Support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible. • Involve parents in prayer and volunteerism as appropriate. • Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom. • Participate in the end-of-year school closing process, such as the inventorying of textbooks, furniture, and equipment. • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration. Do you have what we're looking for? Contact Jordan Winderl at 607-398-9016 or email her at mrswinderl@yahoo.com. It's mid-November, and if you've had a child in school for very long, you know what that means...
It's time for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Here at Foundations Christian School in Big Flats, NY, we look forward to this time of year for a lot of reasons. Conferences are very beneficial to us, parents and students alike. When you talk with your child's teacher, you have the chance
If you've already scheduled your conference with your child's teacher, you're ahead of the game. If not, now is the time to contact the school to make your appointment. It really does matter! If you'd like more information about Foundations Christian School, we're enrolling through the end of December. Please contact us today. For most children, today is a day off from school. They woke up this morning, they had their breakfast in their pajamas, and they watched television or played video games for a little while. It felt like a Saturday for them.
However, we know the significance of this day as adults, and it's important to pass that significance along to the next generation. We need to make sure that they will never forget how the members of our military fought to protect their rights and their freedom. Millions of Americans have given their lives to protect our freedom. Think about that for just a moment. Sometimes we forget how free we really are in America. It's because of the sacrifices of our military that we're able to even have a Christian school in Big Flats, NY. It's because of them that we're able to sit in the church of our choosing on Sunday morning and worship God. Today, make sure to say thank you to someone you know who served in the U.S military. Be sure to take a minute and pray for the families of those who have lost loved ones who served. And be sure to remind your children of how blessed they are to live in America. If you would like more information about Foundations Christian School, we will be enrolling new students through the end of December! Contact us! Kirk Cameron, whom you probably know from his starring roles in Growing Pains, Fireproof, and the first set of Left Behind movies, recently came out with an article all about Halloween. Halloween is a sore subject for many Christians who just aren't sure whether or not they should "celebrate" it or just ignore the day completely. Kirk's advice?
Make Halloween about getting candy and having fun. Nothing else. We think that's pretty good advice, but regardless of what your stance is, we'd like to offer you a few Halloween tips that will help keep you and your family safe, no matter what your plans are. 1. Dress your kids in costumes that can easily be seen by drivers. Halloween is one of the busiest nights of the year. If your child's costume is dark, apply some reflective tape, or have him or her wear a necklace that glows in the dark. 2. Only visit people you know well. 3. If you're staying home, turn off your porch light so people won't knock on your door. It's never a good idea to open your door and announce that you have no candy to hand out. 4. Consider attending a community event like Trunk or Treat instead of taking your kids door to door. Many churches in our area host these events, and the kids always have a lot of fun. 5. Make sure your kids observe all deadlines, and check the trick-or-treat times for your city so you don't miss them. Halloween can be a lot of fun, but it's even more fun when your family is safe! If you'd like to know more about Foundations Christian School, contact us today! This Thursday, October 24, 2014 is our annual Open House here at Foundations Christian School. There are many reasons for you to attend this important event, so I thought I'd take a minute and talk about just a few of them.
For Parents: This is an excellent opportunity for you to talk with your child's teacher and find out what he/she has been learning so far. You've probably seen the papers that have been coming home, but as we all know, there's more to school than just grades and happy faces! Miss Emma and Mrs. Maynard will be on hand to answer any of the questions you might have about curriculum, your child's achievements thus far and more. You'll also get to see where your son or daughter spends the majority of each day. Not to mention, your child will be eager to show off any special projects, or even just their classroom. For Interested Parents: Maybe your child doesn't attend Foundations Christian School right now, but you haven't had a chance to contact the school for more information because you work during the week. We understand your frustration, and this is the perfect time for you to get to meet everyone who is involved with the school. You'll get to learn a little bit about how our students learn on a daily basis, and you'll have the chance to envision what a Christian education at our school would look like for your child. Open House is always a lot of fun too! We promise, there will be plenty of yummy refreshments and lots of fellowship opportunities available with our staff and other parents and students. Make sure you put it on your calendar RIGHT NOW to attend Open House at Foundations Christian School, this Thursday at 6:30. For more information about our school, please contact us! |
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