Providence Wristbands

Just a reminder that we have plenty of fun Providence wristbands to show some school spirit! Come grab one at the North Desk for just $1 each; buy five, and you'll receive an extra one for free! We are not listing these online and will accept cash only. (Please note that the Providence dress code states, “One bracelet and/or one set of girls’ earrings may be worn at a time - not multiples.”)

Bell County Fair

We would love to share about our Providence students who received Bell County honors in next week’s Lamp-Post. Please email Dr. Baird if your student won a prize, and make sure to include a picture if you have one!

Fastest Providence Time, Feb. 16

11th and 12th grade students will compete in Bible Drill in chapel this Friday, February 16.

Bonhoeffer CAST for Kids Service Project, Feb. 24

Students and parents in Bonhoeffer House will participate in CAST for Kids at Miller Park in Temple on Saturday, February 24 from 8:00am-1:00pm. Click here for more details; all volunteers must pre-register.

Wilberforce Birthday, Mar. 1

House hero William Wilberforce was born on August 24, 1759. Wilberforce House members are encouraged to wear a house T-shirt (or a shirt of house colors) and jeans or uniform bottoms on Friday, March 1 in this “half-birthday” observation.

Free SAT Math Prep, Feb. 23

With the recent changes to the SAT,  Mrs. Teter is offering additional tutoring to students in 9th-12th grades next Friday, February 23 from 3:45 pm to 4:45pm in Portable A. Students should complete this form by Monday, February 19, if they plan to attend; students will also need to bring or reserve an approved laptop and have their College Board account set up before the sessions.

RamFam Friday Feast 

Rhetoric School students and Faculty/Staff are invited to place your order for Chick-Fil-A by Thursday, February 15 at 4pm.

Parent/Senior Graduation Meeting, Thurs., Feb. 22

Seniors and their parents will meet with Mrs. Owens on Thursday, February 22, at 3:45pm in the Small Sanctuary for important information about commencement exercises.

Rising 9th Grade Meeting, Feb. 27

Current 8th graders and your parents are invited to join Mr. Billman in the small chapel on Feb. 27 at 3:45 to discuss classes and credits to prepare you for Rhetoric school. 

Need More Guidance for Your Future Plans?

Mrs. Morris is facilitating a College and Career Counseling Group at Vista Counseling Center. The cost is $270 for six sessions, including materials, and is open to current 10-12th graders. Please reach out to Mrs. Morris for any additional questions.

Track and Field Registration Open through Today, Feb. 12

Registration for Providence track teams is open through today, February 12 to girls and boys in 7th-12th grades. Practice begins next Monday, February 19, at Holy Trinity High School from 5:00-6:30pm. Please contact Coach Jackson or Coach Bartee with any additional questions.

Games This Week

Basketball Playoff Games

Tuesday, February 13 at Abbott HS

Varsity Boys v. Burton Adventist, 5:30pm

Varsity Girls v. Chisholm Trail Academy, 7:00pm

Should either team advance we will post further scheduling info on the school calendar.

Tennis Player and Parent Meeting, Thursday, Feb. 15

Coach Moore will hold a tennis player/parent meeting in room 245 this Thursday, February 15, beginning at 3:45.  

Practice begins next Monday, February 19, at 4:15pm at Crossroads Park.

Kerbi Hardwick

First Grade

Mrs. Hardwick graduated from Abilene Christian University with an interdisciplinary study degree specializing in preK to fourth grades. She has taught at Providence since 2022.

“I am grateful that teaching at Providence allows me to foster virtue and the truth of God found in scripture. I love that our school cultivates lifelong learners and focuses on developing the whole child. 

My husband and I selected Providence for our own daughter primarily because of the collaborative model. We value the fact that other believers are walking alongside us to provide the relational, academic, and spiritual support needed for our daughter to flourish. It is an honor and joy to now do that for parents in my own first grade class. 

I am so grateful to teach at a school where I get to shepherd the hearts of my precious students. Being able to help each student develop peer and personal interactions as they learn how to love others, to love God, and to work as unto the Lord is a privilege and a blessing. My prayer for each student is that they realize they are made in God's image and that nothing can separate them from His love and grace.”

Lindsey Watson

Latin

Mrs. Watson has a BA in English from Texas A&M University, with a minor in classical studies. She has worked at Providence since 2019.

“I'm so thankful that God gave us the gift of language to know him and to understand the world around us. I love the emphasis on great books and ideas [in classical education]; I love the many ways students are equipped with skills to read, write, and speak as a means of understanding and then participating in the 'great conversation.' Introductory Latin is a delightful way to help students appreciate the systems of grammar and the interconnectedness of vocabulary across languages. It is rewarding to help them lay a foundation of understanding that will benefit them as they advance both in English and foreign language studies.

My work as the parent liaison keeps the 'why' and 'how' of our collaborative, classical, Christian model at the forefront of my mind. I love the opportunity to hear from other parents about their home days. Sharing both the joys and the challenges of our experiences, and preparing resources for families reminds me daily how all the little pieces of the puzzle contribute to the eternal impact of our work with our children. 

It is so important that children learn to view themselves and every aspect of the world in light of reality--that is, of God's perspective. There is no subject where our Christian faith is irrelevant. We can enjoy the structure of a sentence diagram and the delight of a poetic phrase because God made language as a reflection of his own orderliness and beauty. Our first memory work is John 1:1, ‘In principio erat Verbum.’ I pray that all of our efforts, particularly in language education, ultimately serve to lead students to the knowledge, love, and worship of Him who is the true Word.”