New Beginnings....

“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” ~ Walt Disney

Welcome to the beginning of the new school year.  I want to thank you for being curious and joining us on the journey in our new building.  I can’t tell you how much we all appreciate your patience as we learn new routines and procedures here in our new location.  The best of things can test your mettle.  I can tell you that while the parking lot, lunch, and recess are all new adventures, what is going on in the classrooms is tried and true Eagle Ridge Academy Classical Education.  The teachers and students are settling right into the joy of learning and development of wonder and awe each day.  Students are smiling (although tired) and excited to be here. Check out the classroom pictures below.

Next week, we ask that you help us begin teaching your students responsibility.  It is time for them to start finding their own way to class in the mornings.  We have staff stationed throughout the building that can help point the way, but they need to start learning their way.  Parents will no longer be able to walk their children to the classroom starting on Monday.  I was amazed at how well students did on their own this morning.  Most of them were showing me the way.  If you have been bringing your student in through door 7, I would encourage you to start dropping them off at door 2 in the mornings.  Door 7 will not be a door we use for drop-off or pick-up once the parking lot is complete.  It is so helpful to teach students the correct routines from the beginning, so they don’t have to re-learn new routines in a few weeks. 

The playground has started to be assembled in the playground area.  While the current play area is not ideal, we know it is only temporary.  We look forward to watching the playground grow over the next week.  Students will be playing on it before we know it!

Next Tuesday (9/13) is Lower School Picture Day.  You will be receiving your order forms today.  Please don’t forget to have your student in formal dress for pictures.  You can find formal dress guidelines at this link. Formal UniformsFormal Uniforms

Here’s to another great week!

Mrs. Baier