Back to School

Our first day of school- dropping paperwork off at the Glacier County Courthouse

At the maze with the Parkers

First night of the Mission's Conference in Kalispell

Doing school at the Orts- French class

We were all sad to see summer come to an end! But it was time to head back to school.

This year Ian is in 8th grade; Isabelle is in 5th grade; and Caleb is in 2nd grade.  We are studying some things together- Bible, American history, and French.  The other subjects are done individually according to grade level.

Week 1: August 26-30
We combined history, science, and language arts this week while we focused on Glacier National Park.  Stephen and Ian had a backpacking/camping trip planned Wednesday and Thursday, but unfortunately a rain storm ruined that plan.

We were still able to go hiking in the park Thursday, including a boat ride across Two Medicine Lake.  We found some moose tracks and followed those along the trail for awhile.  We also learned some things about the trees on the edge of the shore.  The next day, we joined the Parkers at the Amazing Fun Center in West Glacier.  Everyone had a great time!  We continued from there on to Kalispell to visit the Orts.  We spent Labor Day weekend at family camp at Big Sky Bible Camp with Central Bible Church (one of our supporting churches.)

Week 2: September 3-6
After camp was finished, we stayed with the Orts in Kalispell.  When the Ort children went to school in the morning, we set up school at the dining room table. Wednesday evening started the Mission's Conference at Central Bible Church.  It was challenging to do school in a different location with other obligations in the evening. It's a good thing it was only a four day school week!