February 2025

Teen dating violence

Teen dating violence has become more recognized and there is a nationwide initiative to increase awareness and education about the dangers of teen dating abuse. In 2006 the first National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Week was held. Since then, the month of February has been recognized nationally for bringing awareness to teen dating violence. The phrase “it takes a village to raise a child” stands true to what we want for our youth and teens in all aspects of life. Teaching youth and teens about healthy boundaries and relationships with themselves and others is one of the most valuable life lessons we can give.

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How is my relationship with God?

I imagine this is a question, as believers of Jesus Christ, that we ask ourselves from time to time. I often do a self-examination to see where I am on the relationship scale of intimacy with God. Sometimes I find myself lacking and other times - while not where I need or should be - I find myself basking in sanctifying progress. This self examination often leads to change. What can I do better? What or who is present in my life that should not be? What am I doing that I should not or what am I not doing that I should be doing? Here’s another, what am I holding onto that I should let go? Simple questions with honestly simple answers, we just make it complicated.

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Cardinal Corner

Plans for the 2025-2026 school year are already underway, and one major focus is the construction of the new Redwood Valley Elementary School. This update will explain the bond process, bid day results, and the current budget for the project.

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