Hello BCCA Families,

Spring is my absolute favorite time of year. To see the brown, dead world come back to life in an explosion of green and white and pink and yellow. I adore seeing the daffodils pop their heads up and let the world know that better times are coming. That though all seemed dead and lost, God is still at work when we can’t see. Soon the irises will bloom, and these bring me so much joy because they are my grandma’s favorite flowers. As I watch my grandma fight cancer, it’s been a painful reminder that sometimes things get worse before they get better. Sometimes things feel hopeless and lost. But God is always at work. Always. Even when we don’t see it or feel it. I encourage you to entrust the “dead” stuff to Jesus today. It might be as simple as praying, “Lord, I don’t see you or feel you, but thank you for being at work during this hard time. Thank you for never letting go or giving up on me.” God truly can work all [dead, dying, ugly] things together for good and maybe something new, like the irises about to bloom.

Blessings,

Cassie Fristoe

BCCA Principal

BCCA students have been invited to sing special music at Huntsville Central Church on April 2. Please plan on joining us at the church that day so your child may participate in the performance. Students should arrive by 10:45 wearing black bottoms and white tops. What a great opportunity for church members and the community to see our school in action! It will be a blessing to all. A special potluck will follow the service.

Get ready! This year the entire upper grades 5 - 8 will be able to experience Outdoor School! Located in the beautiful area of Camp Alamisco, the kids will take learning outside the classroom! There will opportunities to learn about orienteering, first aid, and bush master skills. Special guest Ben Roy the Science Guy always has super exciting science experiments for the kids to engage in! Our very own teachers Ms. B & Mrs. Boyd will be teaching and sharing her love for the outdoors. There will also be fun activities such as canoeing, swimming, night hikes, bible trivia, and pontoon boat rides.

Yearbooks are almost done! In order to ensure a good headcount please e-mail contactlisa99@gmail.com or text 256 520-2655 with the number of yearbooks you would like to order?

They come back in 4 - 5 weeks. Pay when they come in. Yearbooks are $15 each. Thanks!

This month in garden class we tasted delicious spinach and cabbage we are growing. Those brave students tried the garlic and onion leaves to see if they could tell the difference! If you want your children to eat more vegetable, then help them grow their own. It is fun to watch them in excitement ask if they can try them! We then spent the remainder of the time planting peppers and tomatoes from seed in transplant pots. In 6-8 weeks we should be ready to put them in the ground!

Tearl King

Garden Coordinator

This past Thursday, Kenzie and I were invited to join the students at Big Cove
Christian Academy for their morning Nature Discovery Walk. The school has opened their doors to the community for children aged 4-9 years old to join the lower grades on their daily Nature walk. This invitation is open on the 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings of the month, at 8:15 am. Rain or Shine. This past Thursday, I signed up to participate with my daughter, Kenzie. We showed up at 8:15am, and were greeted by the school secretary, Jennifer Olmsted. She welcomed us in, and told us where to wait while the teacher gathered her students. Mrs. Boyd came and brought both Kenzie and I some spare boots to wear on our adventure. The kids all lined up to head outside. The kids immediately welcomed and gathered around my daughter and grabbed her hand to come with them. They were so excited to have her join them and be a part of their day. They made her feel so welcome and she never had a chance to get nervous or wonder what would happen. First, we went with the whole elementary school and pledged allegiance to the flag. Then, it was off to the nature walk. We tramped through puddles and looked for observations in nature. The students grabbed Mackenzie’s hands and they were off. The teachers were so kind and touched base with me, and made sure I felt welcome as well. After the walk, the teachers had the students gather on the back steps and review the observations they had made while on their walk. Mrs. Boyd sneakily added aspects of science and religion into the observations. It was seamless. I’m not sure the kids even realized how the fun things they were talking about were being made a part of their studies. After the walk, the kids filed back into the classroom where Ms B and Mrs Boyd did a nature journal, where each kid spent time to write down their observations. (Science, writing, and creation). Kenzie was given her own journal and the teachers helped her write her observations, and she was able to draw and color in her book. She felt like such a big kid, being part of the classroom. We were invited after that to join the lower grades in their chapel time, and again, Kenzie was gathered in by the kids and surrounded to make her feel included. On the way home (a good 30 min drive), Kenzie called and told her dad and Nana all about the fun she’d had and how she can’t wait to be in school at BCCA. My heart was full as I left the school grounds. I couldn’t believe what a blessing it was to us. I admit, I was reluctant to go, I mean, it was 8:15 in the morning. But, the blessing we received was immeasurable. I am still so touched by the students, and their exuberant welcome. As I'm sure you can tell, I plan to be there next week for the next Nature Discovery Walk.

We have exciting news. This school year (2020-2021) we have partnered with the DIstance Learning program (TRUeConnect) at Atlanta Adventist Academy for grades 9-12. Please keep this initiative in prayer.