The Glance
August 20, 2023
Community Spotlight: Tinsley & Chad Smith - A Parent's Journey with Dyslexia
This Dyslexia Awareness Month, we’re honored to highlight Tinsley & Chad Smith, dedicated parents of two children with dyslexia. Their journey—marked by discovery, advocacy, and resilience—reflects the challenges many families face.
Their advocacy reached a new milestone as they recently chaired Celebrate Dyslexia’s live podcast event at TPR, where they helped spotlight critical issues like the medical code gap and the importance of sharing personal stories to build awareness and drive change.
“From the beginning, Celebrate Dyslexia has walked alongside us,” they shared. “One of the most difficult realities we learned is that dyslexia doesn’t have a medical code. That means families like ours often pay out of pocket for essential evaluations and therapy.”
We truly believe our children bring something special to the classroom—perspective,
perseverance, and grit. In their short lives, they’ve already had to work harder than
most, and that effort creates a powerful ripple effect among their peers. It’s a kind of
diversity that enriches every learning environment.
Dyslexia affects 1 in 5 people. It’s not a measure of intelligence—it’s a difference in how the brain processes language. Thanks to parents like Tinsley and Chad, the conversation around dyslexia continues to grow louder and more impactful.
We’re excited to bring back our Door Dads tradition! Starting Friday, October 17 through May 1, dads (and father figures!) are invited to join us Friday mornings from 7:45–8:00 a.m. to help greet students and open car doors during carpool.
Each Friday is assigned by grade level, so be sure to check your student’s designated day. We look forward to seeing our Door Dads back in action, spreading smiles and starting the day off right!
Note: No sign-up required, just stop by the front desk on your grade-specific day!
Introducing: Chaplain’s Word Newsletter
We’re excited to launch a Chaplain’s Word newsletter from Sarah Kates! Whether you're looking for the chapel guide, core values, or prayer resources, it's all in one place.
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We can't wait to see you on the Hilltop for an evening of FUN at Fall Family Fling on Friday, October 24th, 5:00-7:00!
Fall Family Fling is FREE to attend, but you'll need tickets for games, activities, food, and beverages. All students will receive 10 free tickets to get the party started. Additional tickets will be sold at the event, but here's your chance to pre-purchase and save yourself from standing in the ticket line! Tickets will be ready for pick up when you arrive at the event, or you may also pick up on October 24th during school hours from the front office. Deadline to pre-purchase tickets is Sunday, October 19th.
Click on the image for a slideshow of why our parents chose to give to the St. Luke's Fund!
