Aim True

For our chapel this week, a couple of teachers shared testimonies, God stories. Mrs. Sainburg shared about a time when her daughter, Courtney, was in 6th grade. Her daughter's class had memorized the entire book of James, and she declared that James 1:2-4 were her favorite verses. "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." Although those seem odd verses to choose as favorites, God knew a difficult time was coming. Courtney told her mom that she knew the nearness and goodness of God in a special way due to the trials.

Mrs. Kidder shared how it was very difficult to end her senior year of high school at home due to Covid-19. Then she started college online, again due to Covid. She thought her friendships would remain, but she was very lonely and without any good friends during this time. She began to pray that God would send her a good friend. That is when she met a guy by the name of John. God answered her prayer by sending her a best friend, her now husband.

Ms. Gonske shared about a time when she taught children at an African school. The students lived in the slums, but they had such joy. Their joy was from their faith in the Lord. Nehemiah 8:10 b says, "For the joy of the Lord is your strength."

We ended chapel by praying for the students, our pen pals, at Unity in Hope School System in Pakistan.

At our next chapel on January 16, Pastor Matthew Earls from Northern Lakes Church will be our chapel speaker. Chapel is at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the dome (next to the main building). You are invited to join us!

Ascension Academy's first annual meeting was held on January 11. Thank you to those who attended. If you were unable to attend, we have video links available for you to watch along with our annual report.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our SkyTree Book Fair. A special thanks to Sue (Hagen) Perry for purchasing library books (equal to the number of students that attend here) for our school library. What a blessing!

January 15, Meatloaf/Gluten-Free Meatloaf

January 16, Tacos/Gluten-Free Tacos

January 17, Pancake & Sausage

January 18, Hamburger & French Fries/Gluten-Free Hamburger & French Fries

January 19, Pizza

Please remember to order lunch for the week by 8:00 a.m. on Monday morning. If you need to order after that time or change your order, email us at office@ascensionarrows.org.

Bitter cold weather is projected all next week. Here is a reminder from our handbook, "If it is raining or if the temperature or wind chill is below 10 degrees F., the recess location will be indoors."

Once we are back outside again, I want to remind parents (we have been reminding the students) of dress code expectations for winter recess.

"Coats, mittens or gloves, and hats must be worn on cold days. On snowy days, boots and snow pants are also required to play in the snow."

Please ensure that your student has a coat, mittens or gloves, and a hat or hood, along with boots and snow pants to wear. If snow is on the ground, recess activities will be limited for students who do not have boots and/or snow pants.

FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

Emergency closing information will be communicated through the following:

1. Ascension Academy Website

2. Facebook

3. Text Message

4. Local Radio Stations

5. Eau Claire TV Stations

All classrooms will be taking next week as a time for review. Next week is the last week of our second quarter. Students will begin with the book of Ezekiel at the start of our second semester.

January 18, End of the quarter

January 19, No School, Teacher Professional Development

January 26, 2nd Quarter Report Cards Available