BASECAMP LIVE: Step Boldly into Your Child’s Emotional World
Emotions are the leading indicator of how young people see themselves today. But when parents and educators dismiss emotions altogether as unreliable and even dangerous, fireworks can ignite. Should we step into the emotional world of a child? And how? In this episode, Counselor Keith McCurdy offers parents and teachers sound advice about shaping your children’s perceptions so that emotions are put in their proper place. LISTEN NOW
Geronimo, Amen! Watch it here
Did you ever wonder how the classical Christian education movement got started and why? Watch Geronimo Amen, parts 1 & 2.
BASECAMP LIVE: Have your cake and eat it, too!
Can we have our cake and eat it, too? Parents often worry that a Christian school may produce students who are strong spiritually but not academically. They sometimes feel forced to choose between a moral education and one that will help their child get into college. What if there was a type of Christian education that helps students far outperform not just their public school counterparts but students at other Christian schools as well? When Christy Vaughan’s own grandchildren completely changed after beginning to attend a classical Christian school, she wanted to know more about this method of teaching and what difference it could make on a standardized test like the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test). The PSAT is not only prep for the SAT, but high scorers can qualify for a prestigious National Merit Scholarship. She spent seven years comparing scores of regular Christian schools and classical Christian schools. She discovered a glaring difference. Why? LISTEN NOW
Father & Daughter Dance is February 10th
All K-12 fathers and daughters are invited to come enjoy a night filled with dancing, dessert, games and fun! Grand March will be at 7:15 pm & 8:15 pm $20 per person or $50 for dad and two or more daughters. (All proceeds benefit the Junior class) Purchase tickets in ParentSquare or in the school office. You can also pay at the door. Dress is semi-formal: Girls in a nice dress, dads in collared shirts & ties Your ticket includes: 1 Italian soda for each guest Desserts and snacks 4×6 color photo Crafts and games Organized dances Come have some fun!
The Winter Formal is February 9th
The Winter Formal is coming up! All 7th through 12th grade students are invited (both Bridge Program & 5-Day). Dress up for this dance! Boys dress requirements Dress pants, collared shirt, tie, nice shoes. Suit coat optional but preferred. Girls dress requirements Dresses/skirts. Girls must turn in a signed dress code acknowledgment form. Tickets $10 – Purchase in the office or through ParentSquare. $15 at the door. Parents, watch for full details in ParentSquare.
The Jeffrey O’Brien Memorial Scholarship
On February 15th of last year, class of 2017 Ambrose alum, Jeffrey O’Brien, went to be with his Lord and Savior. Jeffrey was a bright light to many, reflecting the love, hope, and joy of Jesus wherever he went and was working toward becoming a missionary, attending Calvary Christian Bible College in Murietta, California. In honor of Jeffrey and his example, a group of donors came together to establish the Jeffrey O’Brien Memorial Scholarship, given each year to a college bound Ambrose senior who best exemplifies what Jeffrey stood for. If you would like to donate toward this scholarship fund, you may DONATE ONLINE and select Jeffrey O’Brien Memorial Scholarship Fund. You may also mail or drop off a check to the school at 6100 Locust Grove Rd, Meridian, ID 83646. Current parents may also have a donation added to their school account.
All K-12 parents: ‘From Surviving to Thriving in 2019’ Thursday, January 17
For all K-12 parents & grandparents! Join us for an evening with Dr. Keith McCurdy on Thursday, January 17th @ 7pm. Keith will give us practical tips: How to create a healthy family culture Manage technology in your home Practical parenting strategies to raise kids with grit Help your kids thrive through failure and hard times Dr. Keith McCurdy has counseled families, children, parents, and individuals for over 30 years in the field of mental health, working with more than 15,000 individuals and families. He received his Master of Arts and Education Specialist degrees from James Madison University. He is currently the President and CEO of Total Life Counseling, Inc., and is licensed in the state of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Keith is a consultant and speaker nationally to schools both within and outside the world of Classical Education. Parents in attendance will be entered in a drawing for a $500 tuition credit! Childcare and homework help available from the junior class for $5 per child. PARENTS: PLEASE RSVP AND INDICATE NUMBER OF CHILDREN. (Login in to ParentSquare)
Kick off Christmas break with some Christmas CHEER!
On Saturday, December 22nd, come dressed in your Christmas gear and join us for a fun night of Christmas CHEER! There will be prizes and fun galore as our high school teams take on the Dietrich Blue Devils. 2:00 pm JV Girls 3:30 pm JV Boys 5:00 pm Varsity Girls 6:30 pm Varsity Boys WATCH THIS GREAT VIDEO MADE BY OUR STUDENTS! **TIMES HAVE CHANGED – SEE ABOVE**
