Being Faith Lead in the Year Ahead - Janell Sorensen

Being Faith Lead in the Year Ahead

Every time the New Year approaches our email boxes, social media news feeds, and NY Best Seller list are always filled with the Top 5 ways to be the very BEST you in this New Year.  Top 5 ways to declutter and simplify.  Top 5 ways to be a stellar homeschool parent.  Top 5 ways to slim down and get strong.  Top 5 ways to be more successful in business.  Top 5 ways to consolidate debt and become debt free.  The lists, articles, and blog posts go on and on about planning for success, creating your best life, and living a life of design. THIS is how to be your BEST YOU in the upcoming year!

The thing is, we forget the Creator of all things who gives life, has already drawn up plans for us and has a specific purpose for us.  In the imperfect day-to-day’s He IS doing His work to make you the BEST you…through Him!  

 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the LORD, (Jeremiah 29:11-14a)

These books, articles, and tips aren’t bad things as we aspire to be better stewards of our body, mind, time, and possessions, but may we not forget to first pray and seek God first and foremost.  Are we seeking God with ALL our heart regarding the changes that need to be made in our life, body, relationships and finances?  Are we asking Him first if these are the things He has for us in our life calling? Or are we making decisions and resolutions based on things that we feel others think we should be doing?  Are we striving for Pinterest Perfect and Facebook Fabulous, or are we desiring holiness and righteousness offline?  Everything we say “yes” to ultimately gives a “no” to another area or other people in our lives.  Are we praying for wisdom, discernment, and direction?

Though culturally the New Year is a great time for reflection, adjustments, and change, the awesome thing about being a child of the King is that we don’t have to wait until January 1st to start over.  We don’t even have to wait until Monday as God and His grace are available to us minute by minute and day by day.  When we fail to follow through perfectly with our resolutions, we can know where our hope lies and we can find rest and satisfaction in our God who is faithful to change us.

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;

his mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul,

“therefore I will hope in him.”  (Lamentations 3:22-24 ESV)

With all these resolutions, they tend to be rooted in who we are (or hope to “appear” to be), what we would like to be known for, and what legacy we want to leave. In Hebrew 11 we see the “Great Wall of Faith”.  It is this awesome list of people who did great acts of faith in their lifetime.  All their acts of faith were in God and what He had uniquely designed for their lives.  

• Abel- Offered the best parts of a lamb as a sacrifice to the Lord. (Gen. 4:1-6)
• Enoch- "truly loved God". (Gen. 5:21-26)
• Noah- Believed God’s warning that God was going to destroy the evil people of the world in a flood. Built a large boat (ark) as God commanded to save his family and animals. Gen. 6:1-9:17)
• Abraham- Left the comfort and security of his homeland, when God called him to go to a new land where God would give him many descendants.  (Gen. 12:1-9, 17:1-8, Rom. 4)
• Sarah- Was too old to have children, but she had faith that God would give her a child anyway. (Gen. 18:1-15, 21:1-8)
• Isaac- Gave a blessing to his sons Jacob and Esau. (Gen. 27:1-40)
• Jacob- Blessed his grandsons (Joseph’s sons) Ephraim and Manasseh. (Gen. 48:1-22)
• Joseph- Used his position in the Egyptian government to save his family when they went to Egypt during a time of famine in Canaan. He also trusted that God would lead the Hebrew people of Israel out of Egypt. (Gen. 37-50, 50:22-25)
• Moses- Refused to be considered the king’s grandson; led the Hebrew people out of Egypt; and celebrated Passover. (Exodus 1-15, 19-34)
• Rahab- Helped two Israelite spies escape Jericho so they could make a report to their commanders. (Joshua 2:1,3; 6:21-25)
• Gideon, Barak, Samson, & Jephthah- Performed acts of heroism and helped the Israelites to gain control of the land (Canaan) promised to Abraham and his descendants. (Judges 4-16)
• David- Slew the giant Goliath and helped the Israelites to conquer Canaan. (1 Samuel 16-1 Kings 2:11; 1 Samuel 17)
• Samuel- Led the people of Israel as a judge and prophet. 1 Samuel 1:1-1 Sam 25:1)

These men and women weren’t out creating and designing life for themselves and their glory, yet they were ordinary everyday people with sin struggles just like you and me who needed a Savior and sought the Lord.  Who followed His leading and truly LIVED the life that was already designed for them.  It’s so amazing if you take the time to go back and read about these people.  They mess up, they accomplished great acts of faith through God, but some even missed out on blessing and opportunity.  This wasn’t a list of perfect people.  It wasn’t a list of the most fashionable of 2016, the wealthiest of 2016, the most fit of 2016, the most organized, successful, etc.  These normal everyday people God saw fit to use were imperfect and willing to step out by faith and live the life that was tailor made for them.  I’m pretty sure “Save my Family during the Famine” was not on Joseph’s New Year’s resolution list.  Yet God had brought Him to that very place to be available to do the unthinkable.  Just think where God might place you this year if you are only willing and listening?

So, as we prepare our hearts, thoughts and time for the New Year, may we seek eternal things, Kingdom things.  May we seek God and His righteousness and these things will be added unto us.  He truly will lead us by faith!  As we slow down and seek Him first, may we hear from Him and see in His word what He is calling us to.  May we be Spirit lead and have wisdom and discernment to know what our best “yes’” are for our home, our family, and our ministries.  May we take it one day at a time as we continue looking up.  Then we can boldly and faithfully step out in the power of the Holy Spirit and do mighty things for His Honor and Glory!

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. (Matthew 6:33-34)

Weather Week 12

Tomorrow's community time will be pushed back by one hour to give families time to drive in.
Foundations and Challenge will both start at 10:00am tutors please arrive by 9:45am. Attendance is at your own discretion.

You are invited to the BGCC 2016 Christmas Banquet!

What: Medieval Feast
When: Thursday, December 15, 6:30-8:30ish
Where: Battle Ground Baptist Church
Cost: $20 per family to cover meal (we will have an envelope for money next to the coffee station on Thusday) 
RSVP: PLEASE respond to this email right away with a YES! (or no) that you plan to attend. If you have extra guests beyond your immediate family (grandparents, etc.)  please note those additional numbers.
Details:
This is a costume party, so please plan to dress up in Medieval garb! Ideas: knights, lords/ladies, princesses, priests, nuns, beggars, minstrels, thieves, farmers, shepherds. We expect most of the children will dress up, but it would be great to have see parents in costume as well! :-)

Childcare will be provided. It is optional.

Among other activities, we will enjoy jokes delivered from "Jesters." All students are invited to prepare a joke to read at the microphone during the evening (parents, please approve the appropriateness of jokes prepared).

The Masters classes will be serving dinner and desert to all guests. They may arrive and be seated as normal, and then will be instructed by announcement when it is time for them to go to the kitchen to serve.

Thank you! We look forward to this family event!

(Did you RSVP? Do it now!)

BGCC Weather Cancellation

Good Evening,

It looks like our current weather conditions are going to require us to cancel our community time tomorrow.  As this is near the end of the quarter we will be unable to make up this class time.  Please stay tuned to our BGCC Facebook page for FB live new grammar and fun review activities with your kids tomorrow.

Cancellation includes: Foundations, Essentials and Challenge

Community News - Week 11

Good Morning BGCC Families!  Here's a quick week 11 update for you.   I'm looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

Community Christmas Dinner:

This year BGCC is having a Medieval Christmas Dinner.  We decided rather than hosting our Christmas Dinner potluck style this year,  we are asking each family to donate $20 so we can serve one big feast.  Our menu includes roasted root vegetables, chicken, bread, and pies - Yum!  If you're interested in helping out with food prep please talk to Jennifer Locey or Ann Ordway as they are heading this up.

There won't be a formal program but we will have some fun activities throughout the evening. Students may choose to dress up for the event, Medieval costumes are encouraged but not required.  :)


Science:

On week 12 students will be doing a science project that requires toilet paper rolls.  I've been saving rolls at our house all quarter but I don't have enough for every student.  Can you collect your TP rolls over the next week and bring them with you to CC on week 12?  Thank you!


Follow the Star:

If you signed up for Follow the Star, I'll be bringing your tickets to CC tomorrow.  I do have 4 tickets left for December 11, at 5:00pm.  Let me know if you would like them for your family.  

Weather:
The forecast shows snow tomorrow.  I'll be watching the weather tomorrow morning and will post to the blog and Facebook if it seems that the weather is unsafe to travel in.

Community News - Week 8

Pizza Day this Thursday!

Class presentations:  The next two weeks are demonstration presentations please check with your tutor or on their class blog post to see which week your child will be presenting in class.

Land for Kizza's Kids:  The fundraiser our community hosted on Sunday night was a huge success.  Praise the Lord!  Thank you for jumping in and helping make such a beautiful night happen.  It really is a blessing to be living life alongside each of you!

Recess:  Wow, soccer was so fun last week!  Thanks to a recent donation we are able to have some fun new activities to offer our children during recess time each week.  It was really helpful last week when so many parents joined our children in the worship center during recess.  Thank you for that!

Community News Week 7

Good Afternoon,

I hope you enjoyed your week off from CC.  These built in breaks are such a blessing to our family, we had a wonderful time together at Outdoor School last week!  After a week away from the daily grind, I'm not feeling rested in body but I most definitely feel rested in spirit and I hope you are too.  Here's a passage to lift your heart today.

Let Us Sing Songs of Praise  Psalm 95:1-7 

Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;
    let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
    let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
 For the Lord is a great God,
    and a great King above all gods.
 In his hand are the depths of the earth;
    the heights of the mountains are his also.
The sea is his, for he made it,
    and his hands formed the dry land.

Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
    let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!

For he is our God,
    and we are the people of his pasture,
    and the sheep of his hand.

Land for Kizza:
By now I'm sure you've heard from many of the families that attended the Twin Rocks Outdoor School and the overwhelming excitement to host a fundraiser this Sunday for Kizza and his Let The Children Come ministry in Uganda.   To learn more follow the link below.
http:/SupportKizza.wixsite.com/Fundraiser  Please consider coming to the fundraiser!  

What to bring this week:
Don't forget your tin whistles this week!
Please have your student pack water bottles.
The cups by the coffee station are intended for parents.

Don't forget to practice your memory verse at home!

Community News Week 5

Fundraiser for Kizza-October 30th, 2016
As I'm sure most of you have seen on Facebook, we are having a fundraiser this Sunday for a wonderful children's resue ministry in Uganda run by Kizza and Regima Godfrey.  Several of our families felt our hearts tugged and called to helping this family after spending the week with Kizza at ourdoor school and hearing of his immediate need.  You can read more about his story on our BGCC Facebook page or at this link  http://supportkizza.wixsite.com/fundraiser.
Many of you have asked how you can help, what can you bring?  Below is the link to Sign-up Genius and we are hoping that we as a CC Community can adopt this family and be the hands and feet of Christ by providing food and serving at this event.   I thank you in advance for your generosity and willingness to step up and serve and above all, ask you to be praying for all involved.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C084EACA62DAAFE3-ccfundraiser

Classical Conversations Spirit Week

This week let's celebrate national CC SPIRIT WEEK!  Wear white and blue or any CC paraphernalia that you own such as memory masters T-Shirts.   We'll take some pictures and email them to the CC spirit week email.

Excellence in Education

The EiE event is scheduled for October 25th from 11:30-1:00 and will be hosted by several communities at our Central Vancouver group location - located at 9711 Saint Johns Road - Vancouver WA.  Attendees should arrive at 11:15 as the program begins promptly at 11:30.  Lunch will be provided for Challenge A students, our legislators, and local leadership.  If you plan on staying for the lunch time please pack a sack lunch for your younger students.

BGCC is responsible for providing lunch.  Watch your inbox for a sign-up list coming soon!

Bizi Farm Pumpkin Patch

Join us Wednesday, October 12th at 11:30 AM @ Bizi Farm.  Donna Fick will gather money and pay before we go in.  The cost is $5 per child and that includes a pumpkin for each.  Adults only pay if they want a pumpkin.  Sign up for this event at CC this week!


Cedar Creek Grist Mill Apple Pressing Day Oct. 29

The mill will process about 8,000 pounds of apples into apple cider. They will start distributing cider at 9 AM and until all 8,000 pounds are pressed! They just ask for a donation for the cider you will be taking home. Younger children are welcome inside the Mill to help press the cider as well. Here is a little tidbit of history I copied from their website. Feel free to read more about this historical Mill before you go.

“The Cedar Creek Grist Mill is a working museum, showing visitors the inside workings of a grist mill of the 1876 time period. It is the oldest building is the state of Washington that is still doing the job that it was built to do 126 years ago.”

It will be a whole lot of fun to get together with the younger foundations group as well.

Get details here below for important parking instructions and directions.

http://www.cedarcreekgristmill.com/special-events/the-apple-cider-pressing

Address:

43907 NE Grist Mill Rd, Woodland, WA 98674

Community Housekeeping 

Please look at your Family Contributions chart and make sure you are supporting your clean up team.

Reminder:  BGCC starts promptly at 9:00am please plan to arrive by 8:50am to ensure your family is is ready to begin on time.  Thank you!

Rafiki Paka's Timeline Videos

Some of you have asked for more info/help on finding Rafiki Paka's Timeline videos. There are a few ways to access them. (You DO have to be a paid member of CCC to access them the first 2 methods below)

1. If you go to ClassicalConversations.com and log in, you can then come back to this page and click on the following link: Rafiki Paka's Timeline Videos

2. Log into your account at CCC. Hover over "CONNECTED" at the top far right of your screen, and select "FOUNDATIONS LEARNING CENTER" under "Subscription Services". Then find and hover over "LEARNING CENTER" in the blue bar in the middle right of your screen.  A menu will drop down. Select "WEEKLY TIMELINE VIDEOS"  at the bottom.
**NOTE: The option "Timeline Videos" in this same drop down menu takes you to different set of timeline videos. Rafiki Paka's are shown at the very bottom of the menu options.

If you are NOT a CCC subscriber, you can access the videos via Vimeo.com. Success has been minimal when attempting to access them via smartphones. PC's have much better results.

3. Visit Vimeo.com, search for "Rebekah McNary" in the search bar. Look to the far left on the next screen and you will see "PEOPLE" in the 'Show Results For' menu. Click on PEOPLE. Then on Rebekah's name. Next, select " 3 ALBUMS" on the top right. Each album on the following page requires a password. The current password is: TimelineRocks!
***PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not share this password with anyone outside of our community. We do NOT want to lose this resource, but if it is shared without Rebekah's written permission, they may be removed again.

4. As a final option, if all of the above are unsuccessful, you might consider recording your tutor with your phone as she demonstrates in class each week.

:)

Picture Day Order Sheet - THIS WEEK!

This week (Sept 22nd) is picture day! Please print this form (click on small arrow in square at top right, for print screen)  and bring it with with you to CC this week! 

EPHESIANS 6 - Ross King on YouTube

Here is the YouTube video for our scripture memory work - Ephesians 6 by Ross King:

Cycle 2 Presentation Schedule

Presentations, Supervision and Family Contributions

Memory Master Guide

Ephesians 6 Copywork (Cursive)

Ephesians 6 Copywork (Print)

2016-2017 Policy Handbook

2016 - 2017 Calendar

Presentation Night

Presentation Night

May 5, 2016

6:30 PM 

Parents please have your students in the west side lunch room by 6:00PM

Student’s sit with their classes

Classical Conversations Video

Welcome:  Angie  (Roman Deiter announcement)

All Foundations sing the orchestra song

Essentials Class:  Faces of History

Foundations:  Memory Work

Abecedarian A (Janell)

Abecedarian B (Ann)

Apprentice A (Amanda)

Apprentice B (Jennifer)

Journeymen A (Donna)

Journeymen B (Becki)

Masters A (Heather)

Masters B (Jodie)

Memory Masters

Introduce Challenge A: Corey

Graduation Introduction: Angie

Slideshow

Graduation

Prayer

Cookies and Fellowship

Garabou Boys

Message From Roman Deiter:

Garabou boys are boys sent from their parents at least two cities away at age 4, to live a life of poverty. Their parents hope that by living a life of poverty they will become wealthy, strong Muslim leaders. They are owned by a marabou, who is an esteemed Muslim leader owning Garabou boys. Every morning at 4:00 they go to beg in the streets. They come back at around 5ish and memorize the Koran which is similar to the Bible except there is no grace or love. At about 2:00 they go to sleep until the next day when they repeat.

Some missionaries to Koutiala Mali named the Holsenbacks, have a hospital for the locals and share the gospel to their patients. One day they noticed a Garabou boy walk down the road and collapse right in front of their gate. They were going to bring him in when some of the locals told them that they couldn't touch him without speaking to his master, a marabou. They went with him back to his marabou to ask him if they could help him and the marabou asked, "Would it cost me anything?" They replied saying, "Well yes we do ask for a small fee-" "Forget it!" he thundered. "What if we cover the cost?" they asked. "Sure, whatever!" he blurted. So basically he didn't even care if he lost one. When they started helping the Garabou boy, they realized that the other boys had the same problem. It was then that they found out that their diet was horrible. When they begged they would by chance get a stale piece of bread or maybe some left over coos-coos or some crackers-all carbs. They need protein. To get the boys their daily nutrition, Steve and Heather Holsenback decided to start a Garabou boy time and give the boys the food they need each day. But money went down fast because they were buying food for the Garabou boys. So, they asked people to donate money for the boys. For $0.25 you can give one boy all the nutrition he needs, an egg and handful of peanuts, for one day. So we’ve decided to start a coin drive for the boys. There will be a jar by the coffee machine with ‘Garabou Boys’ written on it. So for every dollar 4 Garabou boys can be fed in one day. Please donate!    

Community News - Week 21

Rock Candy Museum
Get creative with your students; try your hand at making sugar rock candy!  Ideally each family will try at least one recipe but you're welcome to try a different recipe per student.  On March 31st students will display their rock candy creations in the lunch room to be viewed by each class during their science block.  An epic fail is still a great learning opportunity so bring even those experiments that don't work.  

When: March 31st
When: During BGCC Science Block
What to Bring:  Along with your rock candy please bring a recipe card or display board showing how you make your rock candy.


Saint Patrick Day
This week we are meeting on Saint Patrick's Day!  Students are more than welcome to dress in green tomorrow.

Community News - Week 20

Apple Store Field Trip:

The Apple Store Field Trip has been rescheduled to April 1st @ 9:00 AM.  Apple will be putting together some fun stuff for our students as well as passing out a little swag - Apple tee shirts.  

The kids will be divided into two groups:  4-8ish and 9-13ish

Students will be making I-Movies with a theme and then sharing them.  

*Thank you Meredith for hosting this event!

Window Into Challenge:

Monday, March 14 @ 6:30pm

We are excited to have Heather Hibbs and Wendy Billington present a WIC for our community.  Even if you're a few years away from Challenge this is an informative evening that will give you vision for homeschooling through high school.  The Morse family has opened up their home for this meeting. Please RSVP to angiebgcc@gmail.com and I will give you their address information.  

Community News - (Review Week) Weekly Announcements

Girls Night Out:
Usborne Book Party
@ Shaunna Jenks Home
Tuesday, February 23rd
**More info to follow

Message from Willow Morse:

Hi Everyone!

I posted earlier this week about getting together one night so that Lori Hostetler can explain to us how she has kept transcripts for her high schoolers. It looks like the day that is best for most is Friday March 18th at 7pm.
smile emoticon See you then!
You're all invited to join us! BGCC will schedule around outdoor school as a handful of families are interested in attending this event.

So mark your calendars - hopefully that is enough time to make childcare arrangements! I'll have snacks and we can visit afterwards. If anyone else wants to bring snacks too that would be great!

My address is: 26000 NE 137th Ct. Battle Ground, WA 98604. Our gate code is 4801#

*Make sure you use googlemaps (NOT gps), as they have our address in their system correctly. * We re just 5 minutes North of Battle Ground Baptist. Feel free to email willowmorse@mac.com and I'll give your directions too. 

Open House Ministries:
We have an opportunity as a community to help put together a gift basket for the OHM upcoming auction.  More information to follow.  Thank you Jenn Locey for connecting us with such a meaningful project.

For more information about OHM check out their website at:  http://sheltered.org/

Homeschool Outdoor School:

Outdoor Registration just opened this weekend. Last year several families attended the Science Inquiry & Experimentation SO this year we want to attend the week of October 17-21, 2016: Theme: Missions & Exploration


http://www.twinrocks.org/youth-camps/outdoor-school-for-homeschool-families.html

Community News - Review Instructions

Review Day This Thursday!!
9:00am to Noon (no lunch)
All Moms:
Find your child’s team name and captain below. They can join their team right away. There will not be a specific snack-time, but 2 events will be located in the Cafeteria/ Essentials areas. If you wish to send water and snacks, they can be stored in those areas and eaten during those events. If you are unable to attend, let me know so we can adjust teams and jobs (ckrichardson711@msn.com).

Non-Tutor Moms: You have all been assigned a job as either a Team Helper or an Event Helper. You will find your jobs below. Each team captain and event location will have the game directions, supplies, and (most importantly) answer keys!

Tutor Moms: Your job is to roam around the events and encourage the kids! (and assist if needed)

BGCC Ancient Olympics 
Team Poseidon
Adult Helper: Tami Smith Team
Captain: Brody Richardson
Wyatt Locey
Caleb Ordway
Hudson Morse
Hannah Forrester
Sabrina Cole
August Spikkeland
Jackson Smith
Owen Davis
Thaddeus Deiter Team

Big Toe 
Adult Helper: Pita Rivera-Jones
Team Captain: Valerie Chavez
Ethan Davis
Andrea Johnson
Rylen Smith
Bryland Fick
Sophia Cole
Keigan Rodriquez
Scarlett Perin
Ethan Sorenson
Elliette Stahley

The Chariots 
Adult Helper: Shaunna Jenks
Team Captain: Tyler Cole
Naomi Chavez
Emerson Forrester
Claire Neuman
Eli Jenks
Avery Brown
Gideon Langeliers
Teagan Jones
Morgan Sorensen

The Greek Warriors 
Adult Helper: Joy Stahley
Team Captain: Averi Morse
Joey Perin
Chase Richardson
Lacey Brown
Hudson Deiter
Eden Stahley
Tristyn Jones
Eliava Watilo
Sander Spikkeland

Team Apollo 
Adult Helper: Holly Cole
Team Captain: Hailey Brown
Noah Langeliers
Claudia Neuman
Reagenne Perin
Caleb Smith
Emet Ordway
Emmalie Siedenburg
Owen Jenks
Simon Langeliers

Team Pompeii 
Adult Helper: Crystal Chavez
Team Captain: Giu Giu Deiter
Piper Smith
Alex Cole
Esther Langliers
Trent Richardson
Jackson Fick
Savannah Morse
Levi Forrester
Clara Siedenburg

Team CCC (Classical Conversations Champions) 
Adult Helper: Madelyn Siedenburg
Team Captain: Abigail Forrester
Roman Deiter
Halle Morse
Sydney Spikkeland
Payton Sorensen
Elliott Locey
Charlie Davis
Anna Ruth Ordway
Grayden Fick Extra

**helpers needed at these events:
Hoplite History Event: Kari Spikkeland
Science Memory Mile: Breanna Smith, Amber Langeliers, Meredith Johnson
Mt. Olympus Geography Challenge: Willow Morse, Michelle Watilo

Community News - Week 18

Valentine's Day:
Families are welcome to bring Valentine cards and/or (preferably gluten free) treats this Thursday in celebration of Valentine's Day.

Window into Challenge:
Please notice the date change!

Are you interested in learning more about homeschooling through high school? You are warmly invited to an information meeting where we will discuss Christian, Classical education and CC’s mission, model, and method. The information presented will cover information about the middle school and high school level courses known as Challenge A & B (middle school courses) and Challenge I, II, III, & IV (high school courses). All are welcome at this meeting, whether a seasoned home educator, or one who is just beginning to investigate the idea of a Christian, Classical education at home.

This Window Into Challenge meeting will be held on February 22, 2016 starting at 6:00pm at the Cascade Library (aka Firstenburg Library) 600 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684. Please, rsvp with Joy Wells at wells.joy@gmail.com. Feel free to share this information with anyone you might know who might be interested in homeschooling their middle school or high school students.

Apple Store Field-trip:

Washington Square Apple Store

March 4, 2016 @ 9amActivity: Making I-Movies

*Look for the sign up sheet on the art table this Thursday.

Community News - Week 17

FEARLESS!

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Life can be like sailing a boat on the open seas: unpredictable and often frightening.  Sometimes you need hope, direction and a safe harbor to escape for just a little while and a time and a place to regroup.  Fearless Conferences are created to be a place where that can happen.  A place to find your compass and reset for the journey ahead.
God’s Word anchors us.  It’s unchanging, powerful and steadfast.  At a Fearless Conference you will have an opportunity to get great teaching, prayer for your needs and time with God.
Make your plans to join Heidi St. John for some encouragement and renewal today!

Early bird pricing still available with a group of 3!

REGISTRATION AND TICKETING INFO HERE!

Location & Dates

February 26-27, 2016
Northwest Baptist Conference

3200 NE 109th Ave. Vancouver, WA  98682


Pizza Day:
Pizza Day this week!


Returning Family Registration:

Battle Ground CC has a long wait list for the 2016-2017 school year.  If your family is planning on returning next year please turn in your registration forms as soon as possible.  


Windows into Challenge presentation:

Gina Jatho and Wendi Billington, our current East Side Challenge 2 and B Directors, are hosting a Windows into Challenge at New Seasons on 164th,Thursday, February 4th @ 6:30

Field Trip to Columbia West Engineering:

Friday February 19, 201510am (approx 1 1/2 hours)
Columbia West Engineering, Inc.
11917 NE 95th Street
Vancouver, Washington 98682
Please park in the business park directly across the street from their office, then walk across. 

 The following will be discussed and/or observed: 

• Role/job of a geotech engineer

• How water goes through soil and pervious pavement (infiltration)

• Discuss cross section of slope stability

• Discuss subsurface sampling of soils and rock (and show samples)

• Compressive Strength of a Concrete Cylinder

• Break concrete cylinder (kids will work through the math with Jason Ordway)

Review Day:
Community Review Day coming soon!

Mark your calendar - 3/18/16  

9:00am-12:00pm

More info coming soon. 

Community News - Week 16

Good Evening!

We had such a wonderful time with all the ladies that could make it out on Friday night!  Thanks again Donna for hosting and for putting so much thought and love into each and every detail.  I really appreciated getting to know several of you better as we talked about our growing up years, homeschooling, character issues and the GRACE of God.

This weekend I've been pondering the many ways that Christ uses a broken me to raise up these children I call mine.  Reflecting on the stories that were shared I couldn't help but praise God that He has brought us all together this year in community with one another to encourage one another and lift each other up.  Parenting is hard, homeschooling is hard and my character flaws are brought to light more often then I like to admit.  I know I'm not good enough to do this "holy hard work" on my own.  It's through the redemption found only in Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit living in me that I'm able to carry out the calling that He's placed on my heart.   Take courage that though we may not "be enough" He is.

I played this song over and over last week.  The chorus has been an encouragement to me.


If I should speak then let it be
Of the grace that is greater than all my sin
Of when justice was served and where mercy wins
Of the kindness of Jesus that draws me in
Oh to tell you my story is to tell of Him

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TKAN-nAsu8

Capital Field-trip Tomorrow!  

Open House Thursday:
This Thursday our community will host an Open House.  Invite your friends!  RSVP - required

See you Thursday!

Community News - Week 15

Good Evening BGCC Families!

Our family is finally feeling "normal" again.  Thanks for all your support last week as I juggled sick kids and community responsibilities.  You are all such a blessing and encouragement to me.

Bunco Night:
Don't forget that this Friday night Donna Fick is hosting a Bunco party!   
It's not to late to join in the fun here are the details:
Friday, January 22nd @6p.m.
20015 NE 234th St. 
Battle Ground, WA 98604

*Bring $5 and soup, salad, bread or dessert to share. 

Registration:
January is the month for returning families to register for the upcoming school year.
I know it seems early but spots will fill up very fast.  Please let me know what your family intends to do next year so we can begin to plan accordingly.

https://ccmm.classicalconversations.com/PDFs_web/2016-2017-F&E-Reg-Form-Returning-Families.pdf

 
Open House:
Following is the message I posted to FB this week.  If you have friends interested in CC please encourage them to attend an Open House in the area.

Battle Ground Classical Conversations is having an Open House. You and your child will attend a full CC morning (and afternoon if your child is 9-12 years old). Together you will participate in every song, dance, art and science project. Arrive ready to learn more about classical education. Bring a brown bag lunch and chat with other moms who are on the same journey!
Battle Ground Baptist Church
1/28/16 @ 9:00AM
Preregistration is required. Message me to to hold a spot for our Classical Conversation Open House!

Community News - Week 13

Good Afternoon,
I am looking forward to seeing all of your sweet faces tomorrow morning!  It's hard to believe that half the year is behind us already.  Following you will find our weekly announcements please read through them so you're prepared for our time together this week.

Pizza Day:
Tomorrow is Pizza Day.  Yippee!

Start Time:
Open assembly begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. in the Worship Center.  Please address restroom needs prior to this time.  This coming quarter (weeks 13-18) is my favorite!  Each week your student will study Great Artists during our Fine Art block.  Due to the fun art projects we have planned its even more important that we start promptly in order to give the students plenty of time for all of their subjects.

Recess:
Supervisors - Siedenburg / Richardson
During open assembly this week we'll be reminding both students and parents of our playtime rules and guidelines.

State Capital Tour:
*Reminder the Capital Tour is January 26th.