Monthly class feature: 8th grade

Class photos by Susan Goode

For the first time in the history of Brookstone Schools, we have an 8th grade class! Ms. Rebecca Essah came onboard as the 8th grade teacher. She took a few minutes to answer the questions below:

What one word best describes the group?
Peaceful

What are the students currently learning?  
Motion, Speed, Scientific Method

Describe a moment that you won't forget this school year.
The first class skit that the students did for History Class. During this assignment, I was privileged to witness these students learn to work together, come out of their own shells and personalities, and use their various gifts and talents to accomplish the task at hand. It was a pleasure to watch them develop as leaders, and I thoroughly enjoyed their finished product!

8th grade skit - September 2014

The 8th grade class studied the country of Turkey for our recent Nations Day event. Students researched the Turkish culture, clothing, foods, flag, religions and presented the information for guests who were visiting.

Above photos taken on Nations Day - October 29, 2014

We are grateful for the Lord's provision in allowing Brookstone to expand to the 8th grade, and we pray many blessings on this group of talented and bright individuals.

Kindergarten Devotional

Every morning the classrooms of Brookstone engage in a devotional to give their days to the Lord.

This particular morning in September, Mrs. Wasko's kindergarten class began their day learning about how God is good; how He created the world, and how He loves them. The main scripture was derived from Genesis 1:31 which says, “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.”

Mrs. Wasko asked the students what were some of their favorite things that God made. Reponses ranged from people, to animals, to airplanes. After Mrs. Wasko prayed corporately, they prayed together in a circle with the opportunity for each student to pray out loud.

The prayers of each of the children who prayed aloud were precious and I was reminded of Matthew 18:3 which says, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

Contributed by Lani Short, Charlotte Fellow

Mark your calendar for February 26th!

Thank you, Church at Charlotte!

Brookstone was greeted last week by Cathleen Gallagher and the week prior by Robin Weaver, both loving volunteers and also members at Church at Charlotte. They had very good news to share!

Church at Charlotte selected Brookstone as the recipient of two separate grants through their Jeremiah Fund, totaling $1,500. This is a program that invites their church members to apply for a grant to be given to a non-profit organization in Charlotte where they have volunteered at least 20+ hours.

Cathleen and Robin are both dedicated "Lunch Buddies" at Brookstone.

We are honored to receive such a meaningful gift. Not only was a check handed to us, but with it came much encouragement! Thank you to everyone at Church at Charlotte for recognizing our mission to represent Christ well and to make a difference in the future of the young children here in Charlotte.

From right to left: Suzanne Wilson, Director of Advancement, receiving the grant award; Cathleen Gallagher, presenting the award along with her lunch buddy, Justice (7th grade)

(To learn more about Brookstone's Lunch Buddy Program, please click here.)