Finish Well

Progress reports

Philippians 1:6-7a:  And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace....

Our term two reports are coming home this week.  It's been a time of reflection for the teachers to look at what has happened in their learning communities over the past few months, and to look forward to finishing well.  For our grade 8 class, this is the second to last report of their elementary school career!

It is in a community of grace and encouragement that we look forward to finishing well.  A community of grace shares struggle together, and celebrates accomplishments together.  As you reflect with your child(ren) on their progress, keep in mind that the central purpose of the report card is to encourage growth in learning.    Develop a plan forward on how to finish well, how to challenge your kids in their learning, and how to encourage them and praise them for their efforts.  Parents magazine had a short but simple formula for setting goals with kids.  For a quick, but helpful read, have a look here: http://goo.gl/daO9BC (a few copies in the office if you wish)

One of the biggest challenges the spring holds is distraction.  As the weather warms up, new activities begin, and we look forward to all the summer holds. As a familial community of grace, keep celebrating the accomplishments your kids experience and stick to your plan to 'finishing well'.