Insights

As the school year comes to an end, I hope that you and your family will take time to celebrate the excellent ways God has been at work in your child’s life. How has he grown in competency? How has she developed her character? What new connections have been made? In what ways has your child come to understand his or her place in God’s Grand Narrative?

If students remember only one thing from our discussions of God’s Excellent Story this year, I hope it is this: there is a story, a grand-redemptive story, and each of us has a role in it. We live between redemption and restoration, and we are called to lead others toward redemption while doing our part to restore what is broken.

Here are four essential questions we must each ask as we engage with the world:

What is good that I can promote, celebrate, and preserve?
What is missing that I can contribute?
What is evil that I can stop?
What is broken that I can restore?

Summer is a wonderful time to reflect on and wrestle with these questions in age-appropriate ways.

While summer brings a welcome break, it is not a time to waste. There are 81 days between the last final exam and the first day of school. That time will pass quickly, so I encourage you to continue intentional growth in the three Cs: competency, character, and connection.

Competency: Without practice, students may experience learning loss, particularly in math and reading. However, consistent engagement during the summer can prevent this, and even lead to growth. Math practice can increase retention, boost confidence, and reduce anxiety. Reading enhances vocabulary, cognitive development, empathy, and critical thinking. In addition to the summer packets provided by Logos Prep, many local programs are available to support summer learning.

Character: Competency without character can be dangerous. As C.S. Lewis wisely observed, “Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil.” Take time this summer to nurture your child’s character. What virtues will help them walk upright in the coming season? Select one or two traits to focus on intentionally, and help your child grow in those areas.

Connection: Summer offers a unique opportunity to deepen relationships. Find moments to connect not only through activities, but through simple, meaningful time together. Make space for connection with family, with God, and with the beauty of creation. These are worthy goals for any summer.

However you spend these 81 days, spend them with intention. Summer is a gift, a chapter in God’s Excellent Story for you and your family.

It has been a joy and a privilege to partner with you this school year. We look forward to what lies ahead, and you remain in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers.

Happy Summer 2025!

Tammy McIlvoy
Head of School
Logos Preparatory Academy