Dear Friends & Family, I wanted to give you an update on Curt’s health as it has been awhile since I’ve written. First, thank you all for your prayers for our family and the practical support you have provided us this past year. We are grateful for the cards, texts, financial help and the…
I’m sure you’re familiar with the commercial in which the pharmacist approaches a customer and the narrator asks, “Are you concerned with mild memory loss?” As I watch it, I answer to myself, “Well maybe, but I don’t remember.” Sarcasm aside, there are several factors to be aware of that if implemented will help your…
Dear Clients and Friends of Basic Skills, Just a brief announcement regarding changes here at Basic Skills. As of the 2019-2020 school year, we will not be offering classes. It’s been a pleasure to serve you by offering quality instruction for many years. Basic Skills will continue to make its focus on testing, tutoring, and…
This was one of the most anticipated days of the elementary school where I was the principal. On this day we would study the world of apple seeds. We would bob for apples. We would drink apple cider. There would be games. And most importantly, we would learn about John Chapman, better known as Johnny…
When you think about science, think about sorting this subject into two categories: organic and inorganic. High school students need exposure to both. From our point of view, they need three units to graduate. The first two courses typically come in the form of biology which satisfies the organic category and physical science which satisfies…
“God won’t give you more than you can handle.” “When God closes a door, he opens a window.” “You’re never more safe than when you’re in God’s will.” You’ve probably heard or read something like the above. Maybe you’ve said something close to one of these in the hopes of comforting and encouraging someone. I…
Today’s tools of communication encourage us to move faster and faster. The options are growing. Within moments you can text, tweet, post on Instagram, and comment on Facebook. Maybe like me, you’re addicted to the speed they represent. These communication channels, however, discourage things like thinking, reflecting, and calmly responding. What they encourage is the…
Time also seems to fly or at least blur for other reasons, stress and harsh circumstances being a couple of them. This occurs not when you’re in the middle of what you’re going through, but in looking back.
Hello Parents, The 2019 testing season is just around the corner! We’re pleased to let you know that we are currently accepting signups for testing at our Oregon City campus. Each of the group testing opportunities conducted at Basic Skills will take place on Saturdays, on a first come first serve basis. Both morning and…
Looking for the opportunity to study with what I consider to be one of the master teachers in Literature? Now you can! No matter where you live, you can join her online and study a variety of courses- from Shakespeare to Classical Literature! To do so, simply go to Thelma’s Library If you live in the…