Smiles, laughs, and hugs far outweighed cautious hesitancy last Tuesday morning as a new school year began at ACS Elementary. At least that's what I saw when I greeted students and families in the parking lot. I hope the energy and enthusiasm carried into the hallways, classrooms, and playground as students connected with our staff [...]
The clock on my computer showed it was just before 3:30 on a Friday afternoon. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a blur of pink rush by my office door. No sound, just colourful energy and enthusiasm. Moments later, the blur was back, heading in the opposite direction. This time, however, it [...]
“I’m not going to be the principal,” I announced to the students while we piled onto the bus in Nicaragua. “So, behave.” Over spring break, I had the privilege of representing ACS in Nicaragua as we connected with Centro De Fé. This Christian school has been our sister school for the past 16 years. I wasn’t the leader on the trip: I was like a “responsible adult” [...]
I often joke that all the staff at ACS have “other duties as required” written into our contracts (it’s in white ink…😉). But it doesn’t come from a contractual obligation, but a passion for the mission and vision of ACS and our desire to serve God in this place. My Annual Tradition Just in case [...]
On November 6, it rained. A lot! Late that afternoon, the rain came down hard. The kind of rain that makes you glad to be under a sound roof…until your son notices the basement décor (aka laundry basket) is floating at the bottom of the stairs. Soggy, Damp, and Beautiful There we were…processing soggy floors, [...]
A month ago, I was driving my six-year-old grandson home at the end of our school day. He was a little chatterbox in the car, excitedly sharing everything he had done that day. Out of the blue, he exclaimed, “Grandma, did you know that I am your sister in Christ?” I laughed and said, “I [...]
A few months ago, I shared with you the privilege of hearing a presentation from Hilda deWolde’s grade 2A class about reimagining our elementary campus’ playground. Part of their proposal included more than just the typical things you find on a school playground. The students decided that natural elements, such as a play forest, [...]
I’ll admit, I'm one of those people who loves the start of the school year. That hasn’t always been the case, but ever since I became a school leader, I've enjoyed the fresh start that every September offers. I love the eager anticipation of teachers and staff as they return refreshed from an extended summer [...]
Teaching entrepreneurship isn’t exactly in secondary teacher Todd Bakker’s comfort zone. After all, he teaches courses with predetermined curriculum and objective answers such as chemistry and grade 9 science. “I’m not an entrepreneur beyond having a lawn mowing business as a kid,” says Todd. However, he was up for the challenge and sought to learn [...]
There are few joys greater than being a grandparent, and the annual Grandfriends Day celebration at the elementary campus was a reminder of just how special that role can be. From the moment I stepped into the school lobby, there was a buzz of excitement in the air and the energy could be felt in [...]
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