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Mrs. Gina Kortuem launches a writing center with the goal of helping students become confident communicators

This past month, Mrs. Kortuem launched a Writing Center at New Life Academy with the goal of helping students become...

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Striving for continued excellence in lower school

by Joanna Richter, Lower School Principal At New Life Academy we believe God has called us to pursue excellence so that...

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Pursuing Excellence in Upper School

by Lynn Atkinson, Upper School Principal The pursuit of excellence is a journey. A journey of pushing into new areas,...

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New Life Academy Competitive Cheer Team wins back-to-back State Championship

New Life Academy Cheerleaders Victoria Moorman (’18), Shyla Campbell (’22), Ashley Clausen (’18), Noelle Rogers...

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Dan Palkki, 5th grade teacher, named finalist for Educator of the Year Award

Mr. Dan Palkki is a current 5th grade teacher at New Life Academy. He’s been teaching here for 5 years and prior to...

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Do not give in to fear, but have great courage.

Elementary Chapel speaker, Mr Beyersdorf.October 11, 2017 In the Joshua 1, we read of the LORD’s calling on Joshua to...

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Environment and Agriculture

Teachers and students brainstormed ideas related to using, modifying, preserving natural resources responsibly and ways...

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Physical activity and the effect on student performance and behavior in the classroom

I recently came across an article in Scholastic Teacher that discussed the importance of movement for students,...

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NLA music director, Cindy Martinson, selected for this year’s Music Hall of Recognition

Cindy Martinson, an alumna of the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, has been selected for this year’s Music...

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NLA student attends 2017 Young Investigators’ Summer Program in Nuclear Technology.

Justin H. is passionate about math and science. He is currently pursuing a college and career track that would involve...