Dear Parents,

Today marks the 17^th anniversary of the unthinkable attacks on America.  “Where were you???” Is a common question of the day. I remember where I was like it just happened and don’t think that memory will ever be forgotten….it’s imprinted in my brain.

Today the firsties and I read another book about the twin towers and I showed the firsties my pictures of “ground zero”.

 They saw the cross and it was (AND IS) a good reminder of how even in the midst of the awfulness of the day and months to follow, that God was very present.  Remembering it is certainly sad, but knowing that God is merciful and full of love can be a comfort.  9-11 is a part of our history but God is our ALL…He is our history, our present, and our eternal future.  Praise the Lord! 

Below are a few pictures from our little “ground breaking ceremony” yesterday.  I ask that you continue to keep everyone involved with this, in your prayers.  

This Friday we are going to be taking our first NWEA test.  The NWEA test is an assessment that our school (K-8) takes three times a year.  In first grade the students are tested in two areas…Math and Reading.  Both tests are read to the firsties and we take the tests on the computers in the lab.  There is nothing that they can really study for, they just need to do their best. 

The mission for this month is Leader Dogs for the Blind.  Tomorrow we have our first prayer partner activity….make sure to ask your firstie tomorrow after school, who came to our school to visit us!

Blessings on your evening!

Miss Gallagher