March 31, 2026
Falcon Family,
This issue explores something many of us feel but don’t always articulate: the growing gap between connection and closeness in a world saturated with screens. This newsletter unpacks why true human connection is not simply a want, but rather a need. The latest Smart Families Be Smart newsletter, Left to Our Own Devices, explores a question many families are puzzled by: In a world full of connection, why do we still feel disconnected? Drawing on strong research in ...
All teachers had information and materials ready for parents to pick up on Monday, March 16th, beginning at 7 a.m. Teachers trained Monday and had distance learning up and running that day. Students lost no time in their learning.
I pray you are well as we begin week three of distance learning. I am grateful to you all for your commitment to the success of our new methods of delivering instruction to our students. Y
As you are aware, on Monday, March 23rd, Bell County Officials ordered a Shelter in Place until April 3rd. On Monday, March 30th, packets for Pre-K, Kindergarten and First grade will be available online for the week of March 30th and April 6th. Paper packets will still be available to families who need them. Please let the office/teacher know if you would like a paper packet on Monday. We will be happy to accommodate any delivery that makes you comfortable.
I pray you are well. As we move into day three of our closure, I would like to thank our teachers for their quick response and diligence to our new online learning platform. All teachers have lessons, videos, links and work posted on your child’s Google Classroom.