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This past week, January 30 – February 3, students in grades K – 12 celebrated Hope Week 2023, our annual week-long emphasis on reflecting on the hope we have in Christ while sharing that hope with others by providing support for those in need around our world. We are very close to meeting our K – 12 goal is to raise $15,000 towards funding a well project to provide clean water for a community in need, and you can still support Hope Week by making a donation to World Vision today.

On Friday, January 27, Middle School parents are invited to join Division Head Jenn McDonough and Dean of Students Nathan Pettit in the C.E. “Ted” Kindel Library from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. for fellowship and conversation. In this session, we will focus on preparing for spring, and a panel of guests from across the Division will share a variety of perspectives. Doors open at 8:15 a.m.

We hope you have marked your calendar for the 2023 Gratitude Gala. Thank you to all the families who have already donated and volunteered to help make our event a success. Can you donate an auction item? Check out these ideas. You can donate directly on the auction website or download a donation form.

Registration for the 2023 Battle of the Books is still open for students in grades 4 – 6! The library has extended the registration deadline until Friday, February 10. This means students still have time to read and register! Find all the Battle of the Books details online and encourage your child to start reading today.

All sophomores will sit for the PreACT on Friday, March 3. Students should bring the following items: a water bottle, snack, at least two #2 pencils, and a calculator. Arrive by 7:45 a.m. in the Main Commons for the test.