For the first time all year, every one of our 1st graders is learning in-person at school! It's truly a day to celebrate the joy of our family being back together again. The kids have been so busy learning, but also having fun in the snow at recess. We praise God for this incredible opportunity to love one another face-to-face! #bethanyproud #Sent2Serve
STEM Learning in 2nd Grade
After learning about how God designed beavers to build dams, and about states of matter, 2nd graders were ready to take on the challenge of designing, building, and testing a dam to change the flow of water. Check out their unique Lego dams! #bethanyproud
Aboard the Titanic!
To our 6th Grade Literature Students: Your Voyage Begins! Welcome to the Titanic!
Here’s what you will accomplish during your time on the RMS Titanic:
Become the expert of a passenger who sailed on the Titanic.
Learn about the amazing and tragic voyage of the Titanic through historical nonfiction and informational text.
Read the book A Night to Remember by Walter Lord and watch the film to determine accuracy.
Understand the following components of Reading Comprehension and Text Structure :
Inference- A conclusion or opinion reached based on known facts.
Critical Reading- Utilize certain processes, models, questions, and theories.
Chronological - Goes in order of time/date.
Cause and Effect - One thing happen that cause something else to happen.
Problem and Solution - A proposed solution to a problem.
Compare and Contrast - Similarities and differences.
Create products to showcase the knowledge you gained during this unit.
Parents, we thought we’d give you an idea as to what our six graders are studying in Literature!
MLK Freedom Quilts
Crochet Club
Our crochet club is going strong! Our kids know how to make a slip knot, a chain, a single crochet and how to increase and decrease. So proud of the work they have put in! Here’s the first of many projects- a dachshund! #bethanyproud #Sent2Serve
Our Littles
Day 86 of in person learning! We’ve had the best year, and are so thrilled to see these sweet faces every day. Even though we are distanced, so much hands on learning and socialization is taking place . These are our BUSY 3 year-olds! #bethanyproud #Sent2Serve
Fun in Science!
Why can’t you trust an atom??
Because they make up everything!
Our students are learning about compounds, protons, neutrons, and the Periodic Table from the incredible Mr. J!
Hands On Learning
Hands-on learning! Our second graders study landforms including mountains, lakes, rivers, plains, and valleys. They put their knowledge to the test with a unique creation and then give a presentation to the class. Which is your favorite? #bethanyproud #Sent2Serve
Loving the Snow!
The only thing better than being back in person, is being back in person with snow! #bethanyproud #Sent2Serve
77 Days In Person
Mrs. Gavin’s t-shirt demonstrates the proper way to wear a mask . Our kids do an amazing job and don’t need to be reminded! Here’s hoping we can see smiling faces again soon, but in the meantime we are so blessed to be 77 days in person! We are going to have a school-wide 100th day celebration, so keep counting up and stay safe! #bethanyproud #Sent2Serve
Serving Others at Christmas
It's been a super exciting week, and ending it with Pajama Day is perfect. As we prepare for the coming Immanuel we rejoice in the gift of Jesus and His saving grace. Merry Christmas to you all! (Our Jr. High tied blankets today to be sent to local hospitals. We want to share gifts with others!) #bethanyproud #Sent2Serve
Deconstructed Book Art
Eighth Grade deconstructed book art! (Obviously better in person... but this gives an idea of what they look like!) #bethanyproud #Sent2Serve
2nd Grade Visits the Prairie!
Enjoy visiting the 2nd grade prairie! They each made their favorite plant and animal using various craft supplies to showcase its unique features!
Cross-Curricular Art Projects
3rd Grade self portraits, based on Salvador Dali Salad created by Red Grooms. “You are what you eat.”
2020 Spelling Bee
Our spelling bee looked a little bit different this year, but was a big success! We had participants both on zoom and in person. Congratulation to all of our participants and alternates! We are very proud of you for getting up in front of your classmates and giving it your all. Big shout out to our 5th grade winner! #bethanyproud #sent2serve
Christmas Spirit Week!
Kindergarten at Bethany
Can we talk about Kindergarten for a minute? Please honestly consider sending your child to our Bethany Lutheran Kindergarten next year. We have a loving class: well-behaved, hard-working, joyful, happy to be in person...Our Saxon Math program and Scott Forseman Literacy program encourage a love of learning.
We teach the mechanics of handwriting, we have art, music, and PE. We have 2 recesses, a rest time, and a free choice time for BIG socialization. We have incredible teachers and cover additional core subjects, but most of all, we teach these children they are loved by a God who knows them by name. We are having a GREAT year in person - don't take a chance on what next year might bring. Tour with Linda Fox (LFOX@bethanylcs.org) in person or virtually! We'd love to have you join our Bethany Family! #bethanyproud #Sent2Serve
Education During Covid
What does an education look like at Bethany Lutheran during covid? It's distanced, loving, masked, engaging, healthy, welcoming, and all about Jesus. Our world might be crazy, but His Word is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He is a refuge and strength in times of trouble. This investment in our children is priceless, and we are laying a firm foundation! #bethanyproud #Sent2Serve
So Many Blessings
Are you considering Bethany for your child? Here's an email I just received from one of our newest families, and I pray it helps you with your decision! #bethanyproud #Sent2Serve
We feel so incredibly blessed that God brought us to Bethany! It might not have happened but for the pandemic. Amazing how His plan comes together. We have so many things to be thankful for this year and finding BLS is definitely at the top of our list! I can’t say enough how blessed we feel and I hope it can help others who might be considering Bethany. I know it's tough making big decisions for your children but the experience has been priceless for us.
A Precious Testimonial
We LOVE what we do, but hearing how parents appreciate it means the world to us. Check this incredible testimonial below. To God be all glory! #bethanyproud #Sent2Serve
Becoming part of the Bethany Lutheran School family is truly a blessing for us this year. In-person learning is a priority for our Kindergartener, 1st and 3rd Grader and we are grateful for this school and the dedicated staff. It has turned into so much more than just having a place for our kids to learn. The friendly, caring and respectful environment that everyone has created at BLS is visible on so many levels. My children are happy to go to school each day and come home with smiling faces and stories to share about their fun day of learning. The staff are all so kind and encouraging and I appreciate the way they are shaping these young minds while providing a strong academic curriculum. The energy and passion they have for education and religion shines through their daily lessons with my children as well as in parent emails when providing classroom updates. Our hearts are full, and we thank God each day for the amazing Bethany Lutheran School family.
