May 15, 2015 T H E PRINCIPAL’S PAGE H O M E O F T H E Derek Strong We continue to keep Junior Derek Griffitts and his family in our prayers. Derek was very recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Further test results are still unknown which will direct the type of treatment he will undergo. The LHS community is rallying around Derek and his family by purchasing “Derek Strong” t-shirts and wrist bands. Proceeds from these sales will go to the family to help with unexpected expenses. Students are asked to wear their Derek Strong shirt on Wednesday as a show of support for Derek! C O U G A R S Congratulations Students of the Month Students are selected based on participation, service, responsibility, and for contributing to a positive school environment. These students, along with their parents and grandparents, were recognized by the entire student body. Kate Schlie- Church Membership: Messiah Our series on Tim Elmore’s book concludes this week: Lutheran 12 Huge Mistake Parents Can Avoid Activities: Cross Country, Track, Winter Running Mistake #6: Mistake #1: Club, Key Club, FCA, and Pep Club We Are Unrealistic We Won’t Let Them Fail Mistake #2: Mistake #7: Community: Messiah Youth Group, Annual We Project Our Lives on Them We Won’t Let Them Struggle or Fight mission trip to Poland, SWAMP-IN Mission, VBS, Mistake #3: Mistake #8: Volunteer Babysitter We Prioritize Being Happy We Give Them What They Should Earn Mistake #4: Mistake #9: We Prioritize Being Happy We Praise the Wrong Things Mistake #5: Mistake #10: We Remove the Consequences We Value Removing All Pain Mistake #11: We do it for them Have you ever caught yourself saying “I’ll just do it and get it done right, its easier then teaching them how to do it and have it done only half-way”. I know I have, however when we do things for our kids like pick up their clothes, clean their rooms, complete those forms, or give them the answers to homework, we are actually harming them. Habits of laziness and disablement become the norm. The self-esteem movement of the past 40 years was built on affirmation alone. Unfortunately, this builds narcissistic attitudes. Meaningful self-esteem comes through children overcoming hardship, problems, and frustrations independently. Mistake #12: We prepare the path for the child, not the child for the path Mistake #12 sums up all of the first eleven mistakes. We do a disservice to our children (and ourselves) by not allowing our children to fail, praising them when its unwarranted, and making them the center of our worlds. We do love them, however, the best gift you can provide your child is to prepare them for their future. Saving the day now might bring short term satisfaction, but teaching them to overcome conflict brings benefits for a lifetime. Research indicates it is not IQ but selfcontrol,perseverance, patience, and critical thinking that enables kids to flourish. May God continue to bless you in your parenting journey. “Let all that you do be done in love” Emma Tharp- Church Membership: Immanuel Lutheran St. Charles Activities: Cross Country, Basketball, Theatre, NHS, Teens for Life, Key Club Community: St. Louis Zoo Charity Run Volunteer, VBS, Trunk or Treat, Wehrenberg Paige Bredensteiner- Church Membership: Immanuel Lutheran St. Charles Activities: Golf, Basketball, Soccer, NHS, Pep Club, Captain’s Council, FCA Community: Immanuel Volunteer, LHS Tour Guide, Auction and Trivia Night Jessica Sandcork Church Membership: Atonement Lutheran Church Activities: NHS, Teens for Life, Student Ambassador, Nosotros President, Cheerleading Community: Youth Group, Mission Trips, Volunteer for church and charity dinners Upcoming Events May 16: Campus Clean-up Day, 9am-1pm May 17: Spring Concert, 7pm May 21-22: Final Exams May 24: Graduation, 3pm, doors open at 2pm 1 Corinthians 16:14
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