School Years

Hear that? It’s the outdoors calling!  Kids are SO ready to re-experience in-person fun. The chance for open spaces, fresh air, swimming, sports, arts, and crafts. That’s what Camp Huawni in East Texas is all about--getting back to the basics...

I think we can all agree that the last year has brought more time at home than most of us prefer. As we start looking towards summer, and a bit of return to normalcy, it’s time to consider summer...

After a full summer at home last year, I fully understand just how much growth a child experiences in those three short months. It's a change that just doesn't happen sitting in a chair at school. I'm certain a...

This year is flying by already, and it’s time to start thinking about summer camp and registering your children. Camp Skylark offers something for everyone. No matter what your child’s interest, summer camps help children develop important social, emotional, and...

Great things are happening at Our Redeemer Lutheran School.  Right now is the perfect time to take a peek at their extraordinary programs.  ORLS is a nurturing, Christian environment. The school models success through customized learning to meet your...

Have you heard?  TCA has a stunning new home. Their youngest learners to get the finest introduction to their education. Trinity Christian Academy opened its doors to a beautiful new Pre-K facility, August 2020. It is fully equipped with...

The holiday season is over, “…and Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again”.  For our family and many others, school looks a lot different these days.  Rather than dropping my daughter off in a carpool...

This will be my 12th Christmas as a teacher, which is equivalent to 137 coffee mugs in my collection. I love coffee, I do, but my collection is far greater than I will ever need. For some reason that...

I love teachers, and I love surprising our teachers with gifts. There are many ways to show educators appreciation. You can treat the whole school or just your children’s teachers. We have done everything from sending handwritten notes to...

My oldest started kindergarten last year and not two weeks into the school year he came home excitedly talking about his friend’s loose tooth. He couldn’t wait to have a loose tooth of his own. Now, this friend is...

I love TED Talks! In 18 minutes or less, I can learn about the latest scientific breakthrough, learn about the science of sleep, become an expert on climate change, or take a crash course on the American political system....

I've been a teacher for 16 years and to say this year has been like none other is quite an understatement. No one knew that in March we would start a six-month spring break and return to campus under...