Northview News
March 20, 2016
Reflection for Today
"There is a way that seems right to a man,
There is no right way to do a wrong thing.
Today is the first day of the rest of your life.
Right and Wrong
Last week, we talked about protecting ourselves and our families from the "garbage" values of this world. But, how do we know what's garbage and what's not? The verse above tells us that our own "wisdom" can lead us in the wrong direction. This week, let's look at how we can truly discern right from wrong. - Mrs. G.
How do we know what is right and what is wrong? Sometimes it’s difficult to know, especially when the world around us believes any behavior is all right. If we aren’t clear, our kids will get a confusing message. Consult God’s Word (see Learn More). Find the principle that applies for today. Be willing to live by God’s answer, even though it may seem different and difficult. God’s Spirit will guide you.
Setting appropriate limits teaches right and wrong. Limits make boundaries within which children can feel safe and loved. Limits can also feel oppressive. How you set and enforce the limits makes the difference.
When setting limits, ask yourself: Is it necessary? Is it reasonable? Is it OK for my child’s age? Is it enforceable?
If all the answers are yes, go ahead. The limit will contribute to your child’s growth. If even one answer is no, STOP. The next step is enforcing the limit set.
- Be clear. Help your child understand the limit and its reasons.
- Be predictable. Don’t pass one day and punish the next. This is very confusing to children.
- Be confident and firm. You - not your child - are in charge.
- Be loving. Love is the key to your child’s heart. Loving and firm should go hand in hand.
- Be reasonable. An exception might be appropriate.
Children need very clear right and wrong values messages. How you teach is the key to helping them make the values messages their own. Your goal is internalized values - so that your kid thinks they are his or her own. Give your values messages enough importance so your child feels uncomfortable with the way she was acting.
This is where temperament comes in. With a very sensitive kid, you can get the message across by just looking him in the eye and speaking with a little emphasis. He’ll remember and internalize the message. If you yell and punish severely, your message gets lost in his hurt feelings. He feels resentful and doesn’t learn anything.
With “tough” kids, you will need to be much firmer. They don’t pay attention unless you are very firm and impose consequences they don’t like. Then they’ll begin to think about your message and internalize it.
Knowing your child is very important. How you teach also includes love, accountability, support, and grace.
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Love. Be loving and caring all the time. Smile, hug, kiss, compliment. Speak lovingly. Be sure she gets the message: You will love her, no matter what, just like God does.
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Accountability. Your child must be held accountable for his actions - accountable to you, to God, to his teachers and other persons in authority. Accountability helps all of us grow.
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Support. Kids need to feel supported - you are on their side. Listen carefully, respond to her feelings, help with a difficult job, practice batting, go to games and recitals, respect likes and dislikes. Make your home a place where the hurts of life can be healed.
- Grace. Be sure your kids don’t have to earn your love. Give it freely, even when they are “difficult.” Pray for God’s love so you can pass it on. Forgive and forget. Every day can be a new start.
If you teach with love, accountability, support, and grace, your children will experience God’s love through you. They will learn God’s values and will want to follow His way.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
- Love. Give five minutes for each person to find an object he or she could use to show love to someone else. Each person demonstrates how to show love with their object.
- Support. Place names of family members in a small sack. Ask the youngest child to draw a name. Put a paper crown on the winner’s head. Then each family member tells something special about that person.
LEARN MORE
- Read the Bible together: Exodus 20:3-17; Matthew 22:34-40; 1 Corinthians 13; Matthew 5-7; Romans 12; and Proverbs
- Easy Obedience by Kay Kuzma
- 10 Christian Values Every Kid Should Know: A How-to Guide for Families by Donna Habenicht. See chapter 6 for more ideas.
Donna Habenicht © 2012
Congratulations, Emily Russell!
Plants for Sale
Memorial Day 5K - Stride for Strive
We will be participating in the Stride for Strive 5K in Cadillac on Memorial Day. Students and families may race together; the school will also attend the Memorial Day parade as part of this field trip/fundraiser. After the parade, families are welcome to go home and celebrate the rest of Memorial Day together. Memorial Day is counted as a half-day on our school calendar, so attendance is required. Please let teachers know in case of absence. Thank you!
Memorial Day - Monday, May 30, 2016
Race Starts: 8:30 am at the Veterans Memorial Stadium at The Cadillac High School
Registration Opens: 7:00 am
Student and Adult registration forms will be sent home after Spring Break.
5K Training
Students will be asked to send letters in request of sponsors for this race. These letters will be finalized here at school and sent home so that they may be mailed out to friends, family, and neighbors near and far. :) We are hoping to raise some much needed funds for our school! The student who raises the most money (in grades 1-4 and in grades 5-8) will receive a $ Meijer gift card.
Hot Lunch Wednesday - HOT DOGS & Fixin's
NO School this Friday or next
- We do not have school this Friday (Good Friday of Easter Weekend). Happy Easter!
- Next Friday is our first day of Spring Break. After normal dismissal on Thursday, our Spring Break will begin.
Last Day of School - CHANGE
Unlock Revelation
Unlock Revelation is a Bible Prophecy Seminar series coming to over 200 locations across several states beginning on March 28, 2016.
At Unlock Revelation, you will learn about important topics such as:
- How will the world end?
- What role does the USA play in Bible prophecy?
- What is the truth about the rapture?
- Who is the antichrist and what is the mark of the beast?
- What really happens after death?
- Are heaven and hell real and what will they be like?
- How can I find peace and be sure of eternal life?
Come and discover God’s promise to bless “those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.” Revelation 1:3.
This is a life-changing opportunity that you don't want to miss!
See "Upcoming Events" below for time and website information.
*Thank you to all who are volunteering their time to speak, provide childcare, etc. It couldn't happen without you. And please, pray for the Holy Spirit to cover the meetings and people attending so that Jesus may be lifted up!
Cadillac Church Visit - April 23, 2016
We Are Learning
Weekly Memory Verses
- Grades 1-4: Please see sheet.
- Grades 5-8: Please see Scripture Squares on your homework sheet. You may learn your verse from the KJV, NKJV, or NLT. You may be asked to write your memory verses for the Friday test.
Topics and Themes
- Bible: Please see sheet (1-4); Unit 5 Review & Test (5-8)
- Mathematics: For current topics and practice materials, please use links below.
- Spelling: See sheet (1-4); Word Study Contracts (5-8)
- Reading: Comprehension and fluency strategies are learned and practiced as we read Charlie Horse (1-2), Summer of the Sharks (3-4), Volcano (5-6) and Under the Ice (7-8). We extend our usage of these skills during our independent reading time.
- Writing/Grammar: Newsletter & Multigenre Research Project (5-8)
- Social Studies: Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny (5-8)
- Science: Physical Science (Electricity, Magnetism, Simple Machines)
Comfy Contour Drawing
Tectonic Plates
Movement in Math
Upcoming Events
Good Friday - NO SCHOOL
Friday, Mar 25, 2016, 08:30 AM
Northview SDA School, North Carmel Street, Cadillac, MI, United States
Unlock Revelation
For more information on various meeting locations in your area, visit Unlock Revelation's web site.
Monday, Mar 28, 2016, 07:15 PM
Cadillac, MI, United States
Spring Break
Thursday, Mar 31, 2016, 03:30 PM
Northview SDA School, North Carmel Street, Cadillac, MI, United States
Student Week of Prayer
Monday, Apr 11, 2016, 08:30 AM
Northview SDA School, North Carmel Street, Cadillac, MI, United States
Swimming @ YMCA
If you can help transport and chaperone students, please let us know. Thank you!
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2016, 12:45 PM
Cadillac Area YMCA Dillon Community Center, Campus Drive, Cadillac, MI, United States
Church Visit
Saturday, Apr 23, 2016, 10:45 AM
Seventh Day Adventist Church, East Division Street, Cadillac, MI, United States
Field Trip - Cadillac News
Thursday, Apr 28, 2016, 02:00 PM
Cadillac News, North Mitchell Street, Cadillac, MI, United States
School Spirit Week
- Monday - Pajama Day (Pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals allowed)
- Tuesday - Sports/Hobby Day (Hats allowed)
- Wednesday - Crazy Hair Day with Mismatch, Backwards, Inside Out Day
- Thursday - Pioneer (including Adventist) or President Day
- Friday - Twin Day
Monday, May 9, 2016, 08:30 AM
Northview SDA School, North Carmel Street, Cadillac, MI, United States
Presidents & Pioneers - Northview's Taste Extravaganza Curriculum Fair
Thursday, May 12, 2016, 06:00 PM
Northview SDA School, North Carmel Street, Cadillac, MI, United States
Memorial Day 5K
Monday, May 30, 2016, 08:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Stadium, Linden Street, Cadillac, MI, United States
Last Day of School
Tuesday, May 31, 2016, 03:30 PM
Northview SDA School, North Carmel Street, Cadillac, MI, United States
Educational Links
Contact Us
Northview Adventist School
Email: nvsda.education@gmail.com
Website: http://www.northviewsdaschool.org
Location: 202 N Carmel St, Cadillac, MI, United States
Phone: (231) 775-3622