PRINCIPAL'S REPORT - 2003
The school family is fortunate to be a ministry of Bethel Lutheran Church.
As a part of this larger community in Christ, we are proud of the discipleship that is present every day within the school, and proud of the contributions we make to Bethel Lutheran's Mission. Bethel Lutheran School continues to have a dedicated, professional staff, wonderful children, and enthusiastic and generous parents.
We have experienced another year that has been challenged by the Bay Area economy, but more importantly a year that has been highlighted by great learning opportunities and joy-filled memories for our student, parents and staff. We continue to celebrate the many ways our Father always provides for us, as we move through another financially challenging year. We are confident he will provide what we need as stated in his word.
Highlights from the calendar year 2003
* Completion of the upgrades to the Preschool & Elementary playgrounds.
* Preschool & Elementary Staff attended the LCMS Educators Conference.
* Hosted our 4th annual track meet -even though it rained, we had a good turnout.
* JK teacher Debby Amick was nominated for "Disney's Teacher of the Year Award".
* Over 120 parents participated in one of three workdays, each doing at least six hours of work (720 hours) on the grounds and buildings.
* Purchased three beanbag chairs for "The Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission School" and sent over 12 boxes full of textbooks and curriculum.
* Raised over $12,000 in our OPO Walk-A-Thon in October 2003
* Fourth Grade class continued to be responsible for cleaning a portion of
Stevens Creek, through the 'Adopt a Creek' program.
My sincere appreciation is extended to the School Board for their leadership and continued support of Bethel Lutheran School's students, staff and programs. Also to acknowledge the dedication and love of this ministry displayed by all the teachers and staff of Bethel Lutheran School. I am indebted to them for their continued optimism, vision and faith without a salary increase since 2001. We all owe them so very much for their professionalism and their discipleship.
This is a great place to work, and it is a pleasure for me to be a part of this family. Thank you, and please continue to pray for and support your school. If you have a great idea, question or just want to visit, please stop by my office.
Bethel Lutheran School is dedicated to creating a working partnership in which Students, Parents, and School Staff support, encourage and nurture the academic, physical, emotional, social and spiritual learning of each individual student.
The keys to accomplishing this mission are expressed by following standards established by our CHRISTIAN SKILLS FOR A SUCCESSFUL LIFE.
PERSEVERANCE GLORIFY
GOD AND ENJOY HIM FOREVER!