Friends who live in other parts of the country often ask me how we deal with “all the earthquakes” in California. As someone who has lived here for a while, I know they happen far...
This week some of our students began their standardized testing, with the rest of the students beginning next week. This time of testing reminds me of the tests that God sometimes...
A good friend of mine went home to be with the Lord. My family was blessed by her beautiful heart and her witty sense of humor. Her loss in October was sudden and painful. I ...
After a month of hard work, the fruits of your labors are evident for the 2024 Fun Run Fundraiser. As we have surpassed our goal, it goes without saying that the goodness and fait...
Do you remember the first time you learned how to swim, tried to ride your bike without training wheels, or went across the monkey bars for the first time? When I look back on tho...
A few years back, escape rooms were all the rage. Maybe you and your family tried doing one together. It's where people are locked in a room and to be set free, they have to solve...
In just a few weeks, the main campus of Sonrise will be filled with children running through the hallways and field as they compete to finish strong in the 2024 Fun Run! This is o...
Hi families,
As we move have a moment to reset during this much-needed 3-day weekend, the thing I can’t stop thinking about is rest. In our incessantly busy world, the value of...
Hi Sonrise Family, As we look forward to a day of love on Wednesday, I want to remind us to focus on God’s love for us and how that love changes how we interact with others. “We ...
Whether you are with family or friends, the Super Bowl is always an exciting time. I grew up in a sport-immersed family so the Super Bowl was practically an eventful day regardles...
Dear Sonrise Families, Sonrise has been a place that I have called home for 13 years now. I am a Sonrise alumni and began attending in first grade. Little did I know that God wou...
You don’t even have to be an avid Dodger fan to have likely heard about the largest contract in baseball history recently offered to and accepted by Shohei Ohtani. Its overall va...
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
I can't speak for everyone, but wh...
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never really been one to make New Year’s resolutions. They usually just end up being a recipe for disappointment as I could never stick to the one...
Merry Christmas! I pray you are finding some rest in this busy season. A few weeks ago, my mom said, “I plan to enjoy Christmas more by doing less.” That struck me and I quietly...
As we approach the much anticipated Christmas break, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the joys this season brings and the hope we have in Jesus. Christmas break is not just...
Dear Sonrise Families,
We have entered my favorite time of the year! I have wonderful memories as a child spending the holidays with my family. As my siblings and I grew older,...
Dear Parents,
I am just so encouraged to see how much you sacrifice for your children. I see how quickly those parent-teacher conference time slots fill up. I see you picking u...
Dear Sonrise Families,
The Christmas season is upon us and as we approach the end of the year, I have been reflecting on our school’s theme verse of Psalm 105:109 “Your word is...
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in ever...