A Cold Day in March By Nathan Reeves - Bill Rice Ranch
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March 2022
A Cold Day in March By Nathan Reeves
It was a bitter cold morning when I was driving up Bill Rice us six times the students! This growth has allowed us to
Ranch Road on my golf cart, headed to school. We were help more children and their families. The classroom
finishing up one of the coldest winters I had ever experi- space we are currently using will last us another few
enced, and that March morning was no different. As the years, but soon we will need to add more space.
continuous cold weather began to wear me down, it sud- There are many factors needed in this process, of
denly dawned on me what was right around the corner - which time, prayer, good advice, wisdom, and funds are
plenty of sunshine and sixty to seventy-degree weather! I just a few. While we are and will be investing a lot of time
could live with one more cold day in March because I and prayer into getting good advice and wisdom, we have
knew what was coming. a great need for funds. This is where you can help by us-
That morning reminds me of the Biblical principle of ing the Fun Run to grow your school.
sowing and reaping. God teaches us that we reap exactly Since last year’s Fun Run and the installation of the
what we sow; we reap later than we sow; and we reap modular building and expanded playfield (all paid for with
more than we sow. If you plant a few corn seeds this cash), we have been trying to build up a BRCA Building
spring, in time, you will harvest corn by the basketful. You Fund that will help provide the needed funds to enter
see, a little work now reaps many benefits later. The same into the next phase. This year’s Fun Run will go to that
principle is true when it comes to our Fun Run. While building fund as well and will help expand BRCA. While it
some may wonder, “Why are we doing all this extra obviously will not be sufficient to build another building,
work?”, others may go the second mile. We all need to be it will allow us to take steps in that direction.
reminded of what is coming in the future for BRCA.
Like on a cold day in March, imagine what BRCA will
For the first thirteen years, BRCA’s enrollment was look like in five years. Then begin helping us achieve that
typically in the low- to mid-twenties. Sixteen years ago, goal by sowing a lot of seeds in the 2022 Fun Run.
God began a series of enrollment increases that has given
“Like on a cold day in
M arch, imagine what
B R CA will look like in
five years.”
Current Events
Mar. 11 Future Day Mar. 21 PTM
What do you want to be in the future...an Come to see how your child has done this quarter and how
astronaut, a missionary, a teacher, the Pres- they can improve for next quarter. Many other points of inter-
ident of the United States? Dress up like est will be given out as well. All meetings will begin at 7:00
whatever you want to be when you grow up! p.m. in their respective classrooms. Please have at least one
Mar. 21 Fun Run Kick-Off parent attend but no children, please.
We kick-off this year’s fundraiser on this day, so be on the Mar. 24-25 TACS State Competition
lookout for all the details and be ready to win some prizes! Please pray for our students as they use their talents for the
Lord. Competition will be held at Franklin Road Baptist
Church in Murfreesboro. All parents are encouraged to join
us.
Mar. 28-Apr. 1 Spring Break
Enjoy the week off with your
family. School will resume on
Monday, April 4.
Mar. 31 Book-It Deadline
For K5-5th graders, this is your
last chance to finish up your
goals, get your final personal
Mar. 21 Report Cards pan pizza, and try to become a Book-It All-Star Reader!
Report cards are emailed home this day. So check your in-
box!
Headed to State!
State competition, here we come! That’s right! Bill Rice Chris- raphy and in People & Animal Photography, Sarah Schaefer in
tian Academy has advanced to the state level of TACS compe- Color Pencil Drawing and in Watercolor, and Johnmark Abra-
tition! A large number of our students placed and will be com- ham in Black & White Pencil Drawing, placed 2nd; and McAn-
peting at Franklin Road Baptist Church, March 24-25. Those thony Tarway placed 3rd in Calligraphy. Those who placed in
who placed in a music category are the following: Isabella an academics category are Valentine Dallas in Spelling, and
Nikulin in Female Vocal Solo, Elementary Choir, Middle School McAnthony Tarway and Joey Hill in Chess, placed 2nd; and
Choir, and the Middle School Ensemble placed 1st; the Small Issac Hill placed 3rd in Spelling. All of our students did a won-
Vocal Duet (Anna Vee Stephens and Caylie Watson) and the derful job! Though we are so proud of each of them because of
Elementary Ensemble placed 2nd; and Anna Vee Stephens their excellent performances, we are most proud because they
placed 3rd in Female Vocal Solo. displayed a Christ-like spirit while
The art pieces which placed are around dozens of other students.
as follows: Dylan Watkins in We are all very excited about our
Woodworking, Megan Hicks in students getting another chance to
Textiles, and Sarah Schaefer in compete, but the best part about it
Acrylic Painting, placed 1st; is that between now and state com-
Zeke McGregor in Woodworking, petition our students will literally
Susannah Inbarajan in Land- spend hours cultivating the talents
scapes & Architecture Photog- God has given them. There’s no
raphy, Abbey Cohen in Land- better way to spend their time!
scapes & Architecture Photog-
#PixOfTheMonth
Spring Retreats
Elementary Students of the Month
Anna Kay Loyd: Anna Kay has shown discernment with her actions and speech. She obeys all the rules even when I am not in the
classroom and chooses to do right even when I am not looking. Way to go, Anna Kay!
Heidi Goddard: Heidi chooses to do right even when others do not. She doesn't laugh when someone gets the wrong answer. She is a
joy to have in class! Keep up the good work, Heidi!
Sophia Perez-Muniz: Sophia displays discernment by recognizing and removing herself from situations or students that would tempt
her to do what is easy. I am proud of her because this level of discernment requires humility to acknowledge a weakness and determination to
combat that weakness. Biblical discernment is a fruit of wisdom. Wisdom is the fruit of knowing and obeying God. May God bless Sophia with His
wisdom as He helps her to know Him more. May God receive glory as she learns to discern between right and easy in every situation. Keep do-
ing right, Sophia!
Graham Wagner: Having discernment is sometimes hard, but Graham has shown it this month. If I have to leave the classroom for
anything I know I can trust him to do what he is supposed to. He is kind to others, even when they get something wrong. Good job, Graham!
Owen Windham: Owen is my student of the month because he uses discernment by doing what is right even when there is not a reward be-
ing given. Keep up the great work, Owen!
Samuel Collins: Samuel has done an excellent job using discernment! He stops to think about his choices and does his best to make
the right choice. Way to go, Samuel!
Braylon Cusick: Braylon is a wonderful example of discernment in our 4th grade class! He constantly demonstrates discernment by
thinking through his actions and questions, making sure they are appropriate and done in the right time! Congratulations, Braylon! Keep up the
excellent character!
James McGregor: James is very good at working when it's time to work and playing when it's time to play. He discerns when is a good
time to ask questions and tries to help others do right. Thank you, James! Keep doing right!
Character Trait of the Month:
Bi l l Ri ce
Di l i g ence Ch r i st i an Acad emy
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Definition: Steady application; not giving up
Examples: Murfreesboro, TN 37128
1. Be thorough. Do everything (seatwork, homework, and room job) right 615-893-2767
the first time. info@BRCAmustangs.org
2. If you start a game at recess and don’t like it, finish it anyway. www.BRCAmustangs.org
3. Keep yourself and your area neat and clean (decently and in order).
Middle School Student Highlight with Natalie Vernon
Miss Cornelius: What is your favorite thing to do?
Natalie: I love playing piano. I also enjoy hanging out with my dad and sister. Middle School Teams
Miss Cornelius: What is your favorite thing about your
parents?
Natalie: They are kind, they take care of me and hold
me accountable for what I do.
= 1,422
Miss Cornelius: What is your favorite thing about Mid-
dle School at BRCA?
Natalie: I like the Middle School Teams; everyone has
team spirit and they don’t get upset when others win. = 1,647
Miss Cornelius: What do you like most about your
teachers?
Natalie: They are kind and they teach in an under-
= 1,401
standable way that helps us learn.
Miss Cornelius: What do you hope to do when you grow up?
Natalie: I would like to become a lawyer.You can also read
