David Bryant Hellos and Goodbyes
Providence Classical Christian School is happy to introduce Mrs. Laurin Boeving as 4th grade teacher for 2022-23. Before moving to Georgia, Mrs. Boeving spent a number of years in the classroom, most recently as a reading specialist, and is excited to use her teaching gifts once again as she joins the Providence faculty. Mrs. Boeving and her […]
David Bryant Gadgets, Parents, The Christian Life
In James chapter 1 we read, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” And in Proverbs we read, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom.” We need wisdom, we need to ask for wisdom, and […]
David Bryant The Christian Life
Providence Classical Christian School exists to cultivate and nurture virtue in children. Each month Providence focuses on a couple of virtues. This month one of these virtues is “forgiving,” which is defined as “releasing someone’s sin, never to bring it up again.” What a crucially important lesson to learn early in life! In both Grammar […]
David Bryant Providence Parents, Uncategorized
Saturday, March 5 | 10:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Childcare will be provided All Providence parents and staff are invited. Registration is FREE, but parents MUST register to attend. Contact the school office for registration information. Guest Speaker: Mr. Keith McCurdy Healthy Struggle is the engine to Growth and Maturity! As we have gone further […]
David Bryant CCE, Parents, Teachers
In his book What Great Teachers Do Differently, author Todd Whitaker writes, Teachers are the filters for the day-to-day reality of school. Whether we are aware of it or not, our behavior sets the tone. If students overhear us whining and complaining about something, it may be the talk of the school for days even […]
One of the best things parents can do for their children is _____. There are many ways we might fill in the blank: Give them a classical Christian education. Teach them to respect their elders. Require them to make their bed each day. Feed them broccoli. But here’s a top-3 best thing that all parents […]
The inimitable Bill Watterson places wise words in the mouth of Mrs. Wormwood, Calvin’s teacher. “What you get out of school depends on what you put into it.” This is to say that the wise and diligent student is rewarded, both while he is receiving his education and beyond as well. The Bible commends hard […]
I can think of no better time to contemplate the unique power of classical Christian education than now – here at the beginning of a new calendar year, when we embark on a fresh journey around the sun. This week I am sharing with you an incisive article by classical educator Jason Barney, from the […]
Scenario 1A: Your 7-year-old asks, “Dad, why do trees have bark?” You take out your smartphone, open the Google app, and hand it over. Your 7-year-old enters, “Why do trees have bark?” About 112,000,000 results come up in 0.64 seconds, and your child navigates to the first entry. Text, photos, and ads flash before her […]
On December 6 we celebrated the feast day of St. Nicholas. Dr. George Grant provides excellent background for the tradition of Santa Claus, reminding us who St. Nicholas really is and what his life means: The fourth century pastor who inspired the tradition of Santa Claus, may not have lived at the North Pole or […]