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Resource Recommendations from Prince of Peace FacultyAre you ready to lay by the pool with a good book? If you’re like me, you’ve been ready for that for a few weeks now. For this month’s issue of the Eagle Counseling Newsletter, we reached out to our Prince of Peace faculty and asked what books and resources have impacted them the most that they would love to share with you. Dr. Bobby Moore, CEO of EPIC Impact Education Group, likes to say, “The smartest person in the room is the room," and I’m constantly amazed at the collective wisdom of the team of teachers and administrators at POPCS. We hope that this issue of ECN gives you a resource that blesses you in a way that you can’t help but share with someone else. Parenting Resources
CommonSenseMedia.org Recommended by Tammy Lawson - Lower School and Middle School Computer Teacher This website presents their mission as: "the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives." The site has tabs for Parents, Educators, and Advocates. POPCS has been using their curriculum for years in the Lower and Middle School. The Parent tab has information related to movies, video games, apps, and other technology that kids and teens use. This is not a Christian based site but I feel it is an incredibly valuable tool for parents to use as they try to navigate the constantly changing media landscape. Faith Based ResourcesThe Other "F" Word: When Faith Fills the Gap by Sara Stamp (POPCS parent) Recommended by Lani Hawk - 2nd Grade Teacher The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian Other books in the series: The Power of a Praying Wife and The Power of a Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian Recommended by Kathy Moore - Preschool 2s Teacher Personal Growth
Leisure Reads Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly Recommended by Kacie Innes - Middle School English and Theology Teacher Hello, Universe is an excellent novel for middle school families to read and discuss together. Kelly's novel follows four kids in the first days of summer after sixth grade. The 2017 Newbery Medal winner shifts perspectives in each chapter, portraying the experiences of Virgil, a Filipino American who struggles with math and feels like he lives in the shadows of his "perfect" older brothers; Valencia, an independent lover of science who is deaf and questions the existence of God; Kaori, an outgoing older sister who thinks she can predict the future but forgets to celebrate the joy of the present; and Chet, the neighborhood bully who refuses to attempt to understand anyone who is different from him. Our middle schoolers are struggling with some of the same things, from finishing math to making friends to growing in faith, and this story provides an approachable way for parents to discuss those topics with them. Kelly reveals a unique story about growing up, overcoming fears, making friends, and recognizing ignorance while also celebrating different cultures and acknowledging learning differences so students can reach their fullest potential.  Physics for Future Presidents by Richard A. Muller Recommended by Rick Moser - Upper School Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Teacher A very clear discussion (with almost zero math) about the physics reasoning supporting political decisions which will be made by future presidents - intelligent people who may not have a science background. Present and future presidents need to know if North Korea's nascent nuclear capability is a genuine threat to the West, if biochemical weapons are likely to be developed by terrorists, if there are viable alternatives to fossil fuels that should be nurtured and supported by the government, if private companies should be allowed to lead the way on space exploration, and what the actual facts are about the worsening threats from climate change. This is "must-have" information for all presidents―and citizens―of the twenty-first century.
 Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume Recommended by Colleen White, Ed.D. - Upper School English and Crossroads English Teacher It's a wonderful book! I first read it while I lived in Germany with my family. Since then, I have read the book several times. Every time I read the book, I feel as if I am sitting on the floor in my bedroom reading it for the first time. It's truly a magical book. It's a great read for young girls in middle school.  The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Recommended by Colleen White, Ed.D. - Upper School English and Crossroads English Teacher Love, Love, Love this book! I read this book all the time to children at the library. It reminds me of my youth and playing in snow. Ezra Jack Keats has a way with saying so much with so little. The pictures in the book, also, allow any person to see themselves gently playing in the angelic snow and gliding along snow-covered mounds.
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