message tuesday

One of the best parts of my job is talking about our school and giving tours to families who are considering ICA.  I've had seven or eight tours so far in just the month of March, and have found that almost 100% have become interested in ICA on the recommendation of a friend or acquaintance. Although we are always looking for innovative ways to reach new familes, YOU are by far our most effective marketing tool.  Thank you for spreading the word!I am grateful for everyone who responded to my question two weeks ago about why you send your student(s) to ICA.  
Here are the results of that informal poll:
Of those who responded, the top reasons parents indicated they send their students to ICA are:
1.  the moral/values based or biblically based worldview 
2.  the academic environment/quality education
3.  small class sizes
4.  caring or dedicated staff
Here are some of the comments:
"Passionate teachers and staff.
"Faith based top of the line education with family like, warm environment.
"Excellent academics taught by enthusiasts teachers!
"I know the staff cares for and loves our kids like their own, which is apparent in their work, play, and attitudes."
"We chose ICA for a quality  education with a Christian worldview and great teacher-to-student ratio."
There are many more similar responses, but there are also a few reasons that are less common you might want to use as talking points when you're sitting at the baseball or soccer game chatting with other parents this spring.

• This year we have been able to take each class on a curriculum-rich field trip each quarter.
• Our current reading/spelling program gives students the opportunity and encourages them to launch into reading earlier and at a higher level than ever before.
• Discipline - the environment does not allow for unruly students to disrupt the learning of others
• Student response:  "I would send my kids here because it is a family environment."   Love that!

Thanks again for your input!  Hopefully you have enrolled for next year.   I'm working on staffing for next year, so your reenrollment helps us plan more effectively.
 
Tomorrow morning is the last morning to bring in "Clothing for the Cause".  
 
Click on the attached MT document for a list of last week's Art Fair winners and several other announcements.  
 
 I've attached a photo below of our future politians who are headed to Washington, D.C. next week.  Can't wait to hear their stories!
 
Have a lovely "spring" break next week!  
 
Brenda