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The Beauty of Growth Through Every Season
Every school year carries its own rhythm. There are bright bursts of energy: the excitement of a new start, the joy of first friendships, the wonder...
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 Amy Butcher:  Oct 23, 2025 6:30:00 AM
                    
                    Amy Butcher:  Oct 23, 2025 6:30:00 AM
                  Every school year carries its own rhythm. There are bright bursts of energy: the excitement of a new start, the joy of first friendships, the wonder...
 
                  
                
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 Amy Butcher:  Sep 10, 2025 4:10:58 PM
                    
                    Amy Butcher:  Sep 10, 2025 4:10:58 PM
                  At the outset of each school year, we return to the same essential question: Why are we called Lorien Wood?
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 Amy Butcher:  Mar 27, 2025 8:52:11 AM
                    
                    Amy Butcher:  Mar 27, 2025 8:52:11 AM
                  At Lorien Wood, we often take time to reflect on the meaning behind our name. It’s a tradition to share the story of our identity, remembering the...
 
                  
                
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 Laura Grizzard:  Feb 27, 2025 3:21:06 PM
                    
                    Laura Grizzard:  Feb 27, 2025 3:21:06 PM
                  At Lorien Wood, hands-on exploration is a cornerstone of our Form 3 curriculum, where students actively engage with history, geography, and cultural...
 
                  
                
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 Amy Butcher:  Jan 28, 2025 7:51:51 PM
                    
                    Amy Butcher:  Jan 28, 2025 7:51:51 PM
                  As we continue our journey through beloved hymns in our morning gatherings, this week we focus on “Blessed Assurance,” a cherished hymn that...
 
                  
                
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 Amy Butcher:  Jan 16, 2025 11:04:06 AM
                    
                    Amy Butcher:  Jan 16, 2025 11:04:06 AM
                  In our morning gatherings at Lorien Wood, we’re journeying through some of the most beloved hymns in the Christian faith. This week, we’re focusing...
 
                  
                
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 Amy Butcher:  Dec 11, 2024 2:48:47 PM
                    
                    Amy Butcher:  Dec 11, 2024 2:48:47 PM
                  At Lorien Wood, we begin each day with “Opening,” a time where students and staff gather for a moment of reflection and connection before diving into...
 
                  
                
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 Jessica Ng:  Nov 27, 2024 2:00:00 PM
                    
                    Jessica Ng:  Nov 27, 2024 2:00:00 PM
                  Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and many families look forward to pulling out the "good" silverware for a festive meal. But there’s always that...
 
                  
                
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 Megan Kime:  Aug 28, 2024 11:32:22 AM
                    
                    Megan Kime:  Aug 28, 2024 11:32:22 AM
                  At Lorien Wood, we believe in the power of experiential learning to bring our curriculum to life. As lead teachers for Form 3 (4th and 5th grade...
 
                  
                
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Like many grandparents, we received a call one day from our son, Marcus. He had an interesting suggestion: wouldn't it be nice if we moved from Iowa...