November 14, 2019
A Calculated Course There is this well-known quote that sounds great, but is completely inaccurate: “A rocket to the moon spends only 7% of the time on the correct course; the rest of the time it is off course and needs to be corrected and put back on course.” While this sounds good, it is false. If this was true, we…
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October 10, 2019
Have you ever wondered how a falling cat surprisingly lands on his paws? There is a scientific answer. Recently, I was introduced to a YouTube series called SmarterEveryDay, by Destin Sandlin. This guy asks fascinating questions about how things work, and then he films his own discovery process. There is an episode about how falling cats masterfully land on their paws. Using…
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September 28, 2019
The evil and dangerous pursuit of perfection is the enemy of the pursuit of excellence. Let me say that again, seeking perfection only gets in the way of a life of excellence.
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September 12, 2019
Real growth comes from trying new things. Many years ago the organization, Outward Bound, created the phrase “comfort zone.” In their camping efforts, they train and challenge students to endure backpacking excursions, and push campers to new heights by “getting outside of their comfort zones.” How can we encourage children to take on new challenges and push beyond…
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August 28, 2019
What are the three magic words to get to a child’s heart? Or better yet – What are the three words inside nonverbal body language to get to a child’s heart?
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May 24, 2019
Santa Fe Christian 9th grade student, Jeremiah Cho, began his music training at the tender age of four. His mother, Elise Cho…
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May 23, 2019
Laura Bryant, 11th grade student at Santa Fe Christian Schools, has recently earned herself the coveted Gold Award…
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April 10, 2019
Santa Fe Christian Schools (SFCS) middle school students competed in the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair…
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April 4, 2019
Do the people that you surround yourself with know which books mean the most to you? Your close friends, your spouse, and your children should know which books…
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January 24, 2019
Every day that our children awake, a world of sensory experiences awaits them! With bubbling zeal, their day’s journey takes them…
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January 17, 2019
Investing in the hearts of other people can be so much more enlightening (and rewarding) if you simply let them talk. Some people…
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January 10, 2019
Santa Fe Christian has always prided itself on the excellency of its academics. A pillar of that excellence is the SFC math team…
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