Whether your child is just beginning private school or starting a new grade as a returning student, there's a lot to be done to prepare for the year ahead, including discussing with them their fears, anxieties, and concerns. 

As summer comes to an end, it's natural for kids to experience a certain amount of nervous excitement or anxiety. But as a parent, you can minimize fear by being positive and preparing your child for success. In this blog, we will discuss how to prepare your child for the new school year. 

Emmanuel Lutheran School (ELS) helps students broaden their interests, discover their hidden talents, develop new skills, gain leadership skills, learn responsibility and teamwork, and gain a greater appreciation of community and service values inside and outside the Lutheran church. 

Our Christ-centered education challenges students to grow both intellectually and spiritually, while educating students on how to impact the world through biblical thought and action. If you’re a parent thinking about enrolling your child at ELS, read on to learn more about us.

Although the school year is coming to an end, there are a few things that parents should consider right now that will be important for their child's education next year and beyond. The end of the school year and the start of summer vacation are critical times to assess and review your child's academic progress while planning summer activities.

It’s easy to become overwhelmed with much to think about in the spring and summer, such as family vacations and summer camps. Still, an end-of-year checklist can be a helpful planning tool for organizing and prioritizing your family's activities for the coming months. 

Per Dictionary.com, a misconception is “an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.” There are countless misconceptions that are commonly assumed as being factual. Some of the most common include: