Kirkland Elementary
Lets help Children Thrive
Growing Kids God’s Way
From newborns to 5th grade, the children at Lakeside are raised up in Christ.
We are constantly stretching and growing seeking ways to share the love of Christ with the little children who mean so much. Every kid is precious and deserves to know that. We have lots of great opportunities to teach them this, and here are a few happening in this spring and summer season! Please let us know if you have any questions, and please don’t hesitate or call or email.
Engaging Local Schools
Why Engage Your Local School?
The Power of Doing What Matters, Rev. Tom Berlin, Pastor of Floris United Methodist Church (UMC), Herndon, VA
- Video Presentation (29:52 min) (VIDEO)
By Jake McGlothin, Director of Serve Ministries, Floris UMC - Why Should Churches Serve Children in Poverty? (PDF)
- Communicating a Vision for a Church-School Partnership (PDF)
Why Schools Matter to the Church – Rev. Asa J. Lee, Assistant Director for Programs, Lewis Center for Church Leadership
- Video Presentation (21:40 min) VIDEO
- Outline of Key Points (PDF)
Getting Started
Overview of Church-School Partnerships Possibilities
- What Can Your Church Do Through Partnerships to Support Children, Teachers and Your Public Schools? (PDF)
From the United Church of Christ Justice & Witness Ministries - 50 Ways to Engage Local Schools, a Lewis Center Resource
Discerning a Vision for Supporting a Local School
- Video Presentation (9:35 min) VIDEO
Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Director, Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Outline of Key Points (PDF)
- Chart: Identifying Strategic Initiatives (PDF)
- Experiencing Public Schools: A Process of Immersion and Discernment (PDF)
From the United Church of Christ Justice & Witness Ministries - Identify Community Ministry Needs by Listening by Joy F. Skjegstad (PDF)
Developing a Heart for the Needs of Children and Schools
- Narrated Presentation (9:48 min) VIDEO
Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Director, Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Outline of Key Points (PDF)
Some Program Options Helping Students Succeed
- Narrated Presentation (24:10 min) VIDEO
Rev. Asa J. Lee, Assistant Director for Programs, Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Outline of Key Points (PDF)
- Example: The Character Club, Mount Olivet Baptist Church (PDF)
- Example: Volunteer Handbook, Germantown UMC, Germantown, TN (PDF)
- Example: Mentoring Guide, PALS Mentoring Program, Floris UMC, Herndon, VA (PDF)
Supplying Student Needs
- Narrated Presentation (26:41 min) VIDEO
Dr. Ann A. Michel, Associate Director, Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Outline of Key Points (PDF)
- Example: Floris UMC’s “Help Hungry Kids” Program Information (PDF)
Supporting and Affirming Teachers
- Narrated Presentation (11:58 min) VIDEO
Dr. Ann A. Michel, Associate Director, Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Outline of Key Points (PDF)
- Example: Celebrating Educators Program, Community of Christ, Kansas City, MO (PDF)
- Example: Demonstrate Vision in Relevant Ways, Impact Church, Atlanta, GA (PDF)