The leaves have started to change! What a great reminder to talk about the weather.

Happy Monday, everyone! Ms. Beth here with another weekly newsletter. Thanks for reading!
The rain has been a welcome relief – at least at my home, where everything outside was dry and crunchy. I know rain isn’t the best news for everyone. The weather the last few days has gotten our attention!

Some important things to keep in mind when your student attends Berea:

1. Have your student dress in a layer or two. We are still going outside as much as possible, and last week the morning needed a sweater. But students are still active on the playground during recess, dropping those jackets left and right.

2. Put your child’s name in their jacket/sweater. Once our students get all warmed up, it’s hard for them to remember they started out with an outer layer. A name label has already helped several jackets get home again.

Please note: this is especially relevant for our younger Wonder and Explore students!

If we need to cancel class due to weather, we will email you, update our home page, and announce it on KSDK. We will also change the message on our attendance line.

…attendance line? Yes!

If your student is going to be significantly late or unexpectedly absent, we’re making it easier to get in touch with us! Berea has a new official phone number. You call, leave a message, and we will get the information to the correct instructors. You can also text us at the same number! The number is connected to our email account. You can use it at any time.

Call Berea at: (314) 730-6258‬

A Side Note

Berea is a prayerful place. Instructors are praying for their students. Parents are praying for instructors. In the building, we’re praying for each other!

If you need prayer, please let us know. It is our humble honor to pray for you. You can email, text or call the phone number above, or park your car and ask for prayer. Though we are busy, there is always a way to stop to pray.

I was reminded this evening of the rest, comfort, and peace found in God’s warmth and light. I pray for all of us to bask in God’s unending and unceasing love.

Ms. Beth

Dearest Berea Community,

Berea has consistently been dedicated to partnering with families to provide quality, excellence, and connection in their homeschool journey.

We are an organization that trusts God’s leadership, from Glory to Glory.  Our rich history of amazing administration, staff, and instructors have allowed us to effectively execute that vision

through seasons of challenge and blessing.

With that in mind, we want to share a transition taking place during the 24/25 school year.

Our beloved Beth Mennemeyer is  being called to a new path beyond Berea after the 24/25 school year. Back in Berea’s first year, an instructor wisely said “I hold this job with an open hand,” leaning on God’s calling and direction for her time in all things. Beth, too, has held Berea in an open hand, willing to follow God’s direction. God is calling Beth into a new chapter of leadership, support, and love for God’s community and His people. We know God is good and rejoice at God’s plan in action. Join us in praying for Beth and her family as they follow God’s calling. We’re thrilled to have the entire 24/25 year together first!

We believe that God brings us the right people at the right time to create the Berea we know and love! Berea has always been committed to delivering the same level of quality even when circumstances change.

The Board of Directors has defined a leadership structure and initial transition plan for the coming year. As a fundamental step in that plan, Maggie Sanazaro and Jessica Turcios have stepped into administrative roles. Beth remains committed to Berea through the 24/25 year, training and supporting the new administrative team and instructing students in the classroom.

Maggie Sanazaro has been our Instructional Specialist since the second semester of 23/24. She has served Berea as an instructor since 2017 and served a term as President on the Board of Directors. Maggie and her husband, Nick, have four children whom they homeschool. Maggie herself also grew up homeschooling. To Berea, she is the queen of our math department, bringing her degree in education and years of experience in teaching. We are so excited to have her leadership and her strengths focused on maintaining academic standards.

Jessica Turcios joined Berea in 2019 as a campus liaison and was brought on as an instructor the following year. She has served on the Board of Directors for the last year and as the Board President for the second semester. With Jessica’s shift into administration she resigned from Board President, in accordance with Berea’s bylaws. Jessica remains a general board member, representing the needs and interests of our Berea community. Many of you know “Miss Jess” as the fun-loving art and literature instructor in the Wonder and Explore program which she co-created with Beth in 2019. She is a single mother to four sons, one of whom she still homeschools. Homeschooling is near and dear to her heart as she grew up in a homeschooling home. Her love of teaching, her creativity, and vision for the program are a huge asset to our organization.

Beth has a long legacy at Berea and has become the “Face of Berea” that we all know and love. Beth was brought to Berea within weeks of the founding vision to be the operations “go to.” A few years after our founding, Beth was described as the “wheels” of the “luxury sports car that is Berea.” Though her role in Berea has shifted over time, Beth’s ability to see the needs of our organization created the stability Berea needs to truly shine in Grace, Joy, and Blessings. Together, Maggie, Jessica, and Beth are committed to upholding Berea’s values, academic standards, and quality. Behind the scenes and in the classroom, Beth is a cherished member of the 24/25 Berea team.

We are encouraged, hopeful, and confident, that God will navigate both Beth and Berea into our

respective new seasons. We would like to invite the entire Berea community to pray for the new administrative team, their families, Beth’s new chapter, and the students of 24/25.

Thank you all for your support as we approach this new season… together!

Yours Faithfully,

Beth, Maggie, and Jess

It has been a privilege to witness Berea’s growth and transformation through different leaders and seasons since my initial interview with our founder Judy in 2017. I had no idea then what a special place Berea would become in my life. While some faces may have changed through the years, the commitment to serving families as a quality, Christian partner in their homeschool journey has remained constant. Beth has been an incredible cornerstone of our community, offering invaluable care and support to parents, students, and staff. Although it’s difficult to imagine Berea without her, I have watched Beth herself walk through this process when other administrators moved on, and am confident in her ability to provide the training and support needed for us to uphold Berea’s vision and legacy. It’s a joy to partner with Jess, a wonderful educator, community leader, and friend who has been integral to our community. I am blessed to collaborate with her this year as we transition into this new chapter.

Ms Maggie

We are entering a new version of Berea this year, one that we have never seen before. I have seen many iterations of Berea Academy over the years and I have watched the natural uncertainty of growth unfold. Yet through every doubt and every challenge…we remain!

By the grace of God, we remain!

In the past I have seen our community pulled at the seams and yet I have seen it rise again and again into another version that I fall in love with.

It’s with mixed emotions that I step into leadership, Beth has been a mentor and a friend for many years. I am so grateful for all she has poured into me and for her dedication to our training this year.

Maggie is a treasured friend and colleague, I believe that as a team we are going to see Berea thrive!

I am committed to continuing to serve the best interest of Berea and all of its wonderful families.

There is no doubt in my mind that we can continue to create amazing things together!

Miss Jess

Many of you know that Berea has been a crucible for me. Crucible is defined as “a situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new.” In all honesty, Berea has been a severe trial at times. But at all times, different elements have interacted: our founder, Judy’s, unending energy and passion; the amazing instructors I have worked with; the students. Above all, the students have been the most essential element. My heart has been broken and reformed more times than I can count – often in the course of a few minutes – as students blessed me with themselves. I have been abundantly blessed by the trust families and students have shown me. Through the crucible of Berea, I am new:  I have learned, relearned, and continued to develop God’s Spiritual Gifts and Fruits of the Spirit. Though I know I have so much more to learn, God is calling me to step into a new chapter so that I can continue to work in His Kingdom for the betterment of His people.

My heart is tender with this direction. My family is tender. I’m sure you can appreciate the joy of being called combined with the path blazing before you. I’m sure you can appreciate the heartbreak of saying farewell to this setting. I’m so grateful to have this upcoming year together!

I’m probably going to start carrying one of those personal packs of tissue in my pocket. I find tears fall a little easier these days. Tears of joy. Tears of sadness. Tears of peace.

I’m overwhelmed by the enthusiasm Ms Jess and Ms Maggie have for their new roles at Berea. They know, as I do, that Berea doesn’t belong to any of us; Berea is God’s, always. I’m looking forward to a year full of adventure with all of our Berea  community. I’m ready to stand watch at the playground, remind students to walk (not run) in the hall, maybe even hand out a bandaid or two. Jessica, Maggie, and I are ready to step boldly.

Judy led Berea with the guidance: Walk forward faithfully. Maggie, Jessica, and I are putting one foot in front of the other to follow that sage wisdom. We walk forward together, this year, in faith and trust.

I have been so blessed with and by Berea. Thank you.

With love,
Ms. Beth

There are so many things happening in the background right now. We’re dusting off our storage items and our brains getting ready for our first week! Join us for a minute and make some notes.

First Week of School

September 2, 4, and 5, 2024

Orientation
August 26, 2024; 6:00 pm
Southgate Church (the usual!)
9820 E Watson Road

Emails are going out in the next few days with supply lists, general information, etc.

Grab those calendars!

What’s going on at Berea?

Hi, everyone. It’s Mrs. M, or Ms. Beth, or just Beth…. I wanted to take a bit of your email time and talk to you about what’s going on at Berea right now.

First, our amazing classes continue on. Students are beginning to see more connections, build more bridges, and stretch into their learning goals for this year. Many of the students are doing projects related to Spring Showcase. The weather is shifting so more time can be spent outside. It’s a great time to be at Berea.

Second, I am in the middle of planning for the 2024/2025 school year. This time of year is extra busy as it all comes together. March is the “crunch time” to create all the 24/25 needs. I’m doing my best to get the schedule to you in late April, with about 2 weeks for you to peruse before beginning enrollment.

Starting this week, our website is in a transition phase. This will continue until late April or early May. You won’t find schedule announcement or information, though! Stayed tuned to the weekly newsletter or blog to see those sneak peeks. For now, as the board of directors approves the policy updates for 24/25, those policy web pages are updated. If you go the site and find the 24/25 policy, but need a 23/24 policy, just send me an email. It’s very easy for me to get that information to you.

Additionally, Berea is planning a few upcoming fundraisers. I expect it will be available for next week’s newsletter. We ARE planning 20224/2025. Just to clear the air right away, we expect to see everyone again next year.

Finally, if you feel intersect with Berea in a different way, let me know. Over the years, we have had quite a few parents become instructors. We have also had parents recommend instructors to us. I look forward to welcoming new members to our staff.

Please continue to pray with us!
Ms. Beth

Dates for Your Calendar!

Easter Break is this month. There are NO classes on March 26, 27, and 28, 2024. Classes resume April 2, 3, and 4, 2024 and continue to the end of the year.

Spring Showcase: May 10, 2024. Doors open at 5:30pm

Last week of classes: May 14, 15, and 16, 2024.

Your students will not be brining home work on May 10 during the showcase. It gets complicated when we try to hand out projects. Everything will go home during the final week. If you know your student won’t be in class on May 14, 15, and 16, let your instructor know. Berea has to move everything into storage and be off campus starting May 27th. We will not be able to return until August.

See you this week!
Mrs. M

Classes are back in session.

I hope all of you had a great, refreshing break. The sunshine these last few days has been a blessing on my soul! God’s light is beckoning.

Our schedule proceeds as normal. If you have a planned absence coming up, please contact your instructor to make a plan for success.

Photos!

Here at Berea Academy, we have some amazing portrait photographers. They have offered to donate their time and skills to help Berea Academy refill our financial tank! If you want to take our interest survey, email BereaAcademyStL@gmail.com

Spring Showcase

Our students are preparing for the Spring Showcase on May 10, 2024. Plan to attend with family and friends. It’s an exciting night of student’s hard work on display.

Are you being called to 2024/2025?

As we plan for and pray over the upcoming school year, we accept we don’t know all the details! For a planner like me, that’s a lesson I’ve been growing in every year.

If you are being called to connect more with Berea is 24/25, please email me. In the next weeks, our prayers are focused on encountering additional instructors and new Board Members.

Grateful….

Thank you all for gracing us with a rest last week. Though January and February haven’t been as bitterly cold this year, it can still be a difficult time to push through. The last week before break, many people I spoke with were experiencing fatigue and feeling generally drained. Some time off and away is vital to the health of our instructors and volunteers.

I am continuously blessed by the love and support of our community. I’m excited to be back on campus this week.
Mrs. M

Are you wishing for Spring? We are, too!

We’re on campus this week, then off next week! Our “Wish it was Spring Break!” week starts February 19, 2024. Classes resume February 27, 28, and 29. [Look out, it’s a Leap Year!]

Midterms in Early March

Students will have midterm exams March 5, 6, and 7th. Mid-semester reports will be emailed to you on March 11, 2024. If you have any questions about your student’s grade, class performance, or anything else, let us know. We do not have an official Conference time during the Spring semester. However, we will meet with anyone who needs some time for conversation.

Planning for 2024/2025

Planning has begun in earnest. Thank you for being part of that journey. Right now, my biggest focus is on curriculum. Each year, we review the our options. If you know of something new to the market that might fit our model, please let me know!

I have created a survey form to help us receive feedback about our programs. Everyone is invited to participate! I would love to hear your thoughts on our year so far. To receive a link to the survey, email BereaAcademyStL@gmail.com

Thank you for the prayers and support as we begin planning the next year.

Every year has its joys and challenges. There are days that are smooth sailing and days that rock the boat. The best part is knowing we hold the course as best we can. In the face of whatever comes, we continue to seek God’s mission and vision for Berea Academy.

The 23/24 school year is our fourth year for the Wonder and Explore program. I keep shaking my head at how time marches on. In Spring 2020, when God asked us to move forward with programming for k-3rd grades, we followed directions…. I admit, I pouted a little as we planned, not understanding why God wanted this program for Berea. Now, no matter if I look back of the last years, look at the current students, or look forward to the future I can see God’s bright, beautiful plan.

Every day is a blessing.
Mrs. M

Loving the Sunny Start to February!

Next Steps for 2024/2025

I know it’s hard to think about a whole new school year while we’re still knee deep in this one. This is the February Crazy!

Thank you for joining us in prayer for the future. We are continuing to pray. It’s also time to begin gathering data for the future. As a group, we talk about what is working in the classroom, what isn’t, what we like, what we don’t – a revision of everything so far. It’s the best way to lay the next layer of foundation.

In the next few weeks, I will be sending out surveys to parents. Participation is optional and anonymous. We’ll be asking you to share your 23/24 experience.

Asking these questions in a pivotal part of Berea’s growth. If you have any thoughts about next year, don’t hesitate. We’re open to curriculum suggestions, instructor recommendations, schedule ideas, and more.

Student Absences

If your student cannot attend class, please let us know. The morning of class, please contact Beth at BereaAcademyStL@gmail.com or by text 314 556 4725.

If your family is planning an absence, contact the instructors to create a success plan. It’s important for you, your student, and the instructors to support the absence as well as possible

“Wish it Was Spring Break” is February 20, 21, and 22, 2024

There are no classes that week.

Praying for the Future

Thank you for joining us in this time of prayer.

The “launch” of 2024/2025 planning is happening right now. For the next week, we remain tightly focused on praying for wisdom, discernment, guidance, our mission at Berea, and God’s plan for our organization. Please join us in this time of prayer.

February Dates!

During February, we take a break. January is often hard. Between the weather, the short days, and the missing Christmas decorations, we need a bit of a breather. This year, our “Wish it Was Spring Break” is February 20, 21, and 22, 2024

There are no classes that week.

Spring Showcase

First, SAVE THE DATE!
May 10, 2024

Doors at 5:30 pm

Hi, everyone! Welcome back from the freeze! I am grateful we didn’t miss many classes.

Each year, January marks the beginning of many things. Of course, the new year is here! My family was looking forward to closing the book on 2023 – it was a bit rough for us. The new year is often a “page turner” for families. Just as your family begins to think about the future ahead, Berea does, too.

It has been my privilege to plan the upcoming school year for the last six years. It is a fun and exciting time. It also marks the time when I have no idea what year it is on the calendar! I’m starting to look toward 2024/2025 while still active in 2023/2024. A school year versus the calendar year messes with my sense of time.

The “launch” of 2024/2025 planning is happening right now. I, and other staff, are in the first step – pray. The next two weeks are focused on praying for wisdom, discernment, guidance, our mission at Berea, and God’s plan for our organization. Please join us in this time of prayer.

Any event organizers hiding in our community? Spring Showcase is our annual celebration at the end of the school year. We have an art gallery, a performance arts recital, and various activities throughout the evening. In previous years, we have also hosted a Silent Auction.

First, SAVE THE DATE!
May 10, 2024

Doors at 5:30 pm

If you want to help plan this event, contact me. If you want to work on the auction, let me know! Email: bereaacademystl@gmail.com

It’s form time!

Every year, we ask you to fill out the “Annual Information Form.” This form is our shorthand for your student. Each student will need an individual form. You can use the link below repeatedly.

Honestly, this is being delivered late in the year. I appreciate your patience.

The link for the form has been sent to you through our MailChimp newsletter. If you do not receive it, please let me know at bereaacademystl@gmail.com.

That is all the information for today. I invite you to join me in prayer for our community members. Some of our families have recently lost a loved one unexpectedly. May God’s Peace flow through and over them.

See you on campus,
Mrs. M

Settling in!

I’m so grateful to work with such amazing instructors, students, and families. Our first week was great. Thank you!

There are some special events ahead of us this year, but this week is still all about the start of the year. Students are still figuring out schedules, supplies, and homework. Grace is an amazing gift we all have been given and can pour out for each other.

Meet Zach Fuller

Parents – if you need to reach someone on campus, you now have two options. Zach Fuller is joining us this year as our campus assistant. Mr. Zach will be on campus ready to lend a hand with the random things that come up. If you’d like to meet Zach, come into the building when dropping your student off and say hello.

Important Phone Numbers:
Beth Mennemeyer: 314 556 4725
Zach Fuller: 256 603 2912

Text is great if you need to get us information. If it is urgent/crisis, please text and call if possible.

That wraps the most important things! If you’re moving on to your next email, see you this week on campus!
Mrs. M

What I did on Summer Vacation

Many people have asked me how my Summer went. It was a crazy ride – crazier than usual, I think. I’d like to share a bit of my Summer adventures with you over the next few weeks. The important/need to know things are above.

Hearing Aids!

Some students may remember that in the Spring, I had a hearing related accident/injury. An engine backfired very close to my right ear, causing Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL). The doctor had hoped the loss would be temporary. Unfortunately, the damage is permanent. My other ear has been compromised for quite a while, and the sudden loss in the right has been significant.

Honestly, it’s been hard to adjust to the sudden change in my hearing. In the beginning, I was sad about the immediate way it impacted my life. One of my favorite “Berea things” is to help the younger students out of their car at morning drop off. It gives me a chance to talk with them, get any quick notes from parents, as well as greet the older student on their way into the building. I frequently encourage the young students to be LOUD during drop off, in an attempt to give them an outlet before they head inside. A temporary side effect of SSHL is hearing sensitivity. I couldn’t tolerate morning assembly for a bit. I missed those morning in May. I’m so excited to be back on duty now!

About a month ago, I picked up a fancy new pair of hearing aids. The impact they have is huge. I can hear conversation clearly for the first time since the accident. I am stunned at how much these devices improve my life every day.

But even good things can be hard sometimes. I’m still trying to remember to put them in my ears every day. And I’m struggling to make sure they stay in my ears properly.

I hope this helps explain a few things. If it looks like I’m fumbling with my ear, it’s probably because my hearing aid is giving me problems. If I ask you to repeat something, it could be because I forgot my hearing aids!

I’ve also learned some big lessons in this midst of this adventure. Constantly asking family and friends to repeat something, to say it louder, to wait a moment so I can focus on them… I have learned new things about patience. Patience is more than a virtue. It’s more than a quality we carry. Patience is an action, one we can show and we can ask for. Patience is a state of mind. Patience is finding God’s Peace about things. Patience is also plentiful, both in us and around us, as part of the tools we have for living our lives.

Thanks for patiently reading!
Beth

School is this week. Classes start on Tuesday, 10:00 am.

Just in case – our address is 9820 E Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63126

If you need anything, you can reach me (Mrs M) by text at 314 556 4725

I am SO excited!

Orientation is August 29, 2023 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm.

Classes start September 5, 2023.

Come visit on Tuesday, August 29. We’ll have syllabus packets, instructors available for conversation, and celebrate our upcoming school year.

If you can’t make it, email BereaAcademyStL@gmail for digital copies of your paperwork.

I can’t wait to see you!
Mrs. M

Grab a coffee or tea and get comfy. There are exciting things happening!

Hello, everyone! This is Beth Mennemeyer. I’m looking forward to seeing you all again soon. In the meantime, here are our big updates. It’s a long update, but full of great things.

First, thank you all for joining us again for 2023/2024. We have so much energy to start the year. It truly is a race between now and September 5 – our first day – but it’s a race full of laughter, joy, and friendship.

Now – on to some important updates.
At this point, I have successfully sent out about 2/3 of the emails needed to inform you specifically about each individual class. If you did not receive an email about class status, your student is probably part of Wonder and Explore. We have so many wonderful students enrolled in Wonder and Explore, it’s going to take a minute to get all the email addresses organized! A few of you may have received a “it got really late….” email. I apologize to all of you that didn’t get an update this evening. It will be hitting your inboxes soon!

We are poised to launch into the 2023/2024 year with lower enrollment than usual. A board of directors subcommittee is looking into all the varied reasons. Sadly, we are not the only group facing low enrollment. I know it is cause for concern among many group leaders. But take heart!

Berea has been extremely blessed. In all our years, our board of directors managed our finances beautifully. Thanks to profitable years, we have funds available and ready to make 2023/2024 happen! On August 8, 2023, the board of directors met once again. They were unanimous in choosing to invest in our students.

Amazingly, due to the financial provision previously entrusted to us, Berea Academy has all the funds necessary to:
1. Operate with a full budget for things like cleaning supplies, rent, and insurance.
2. Suspend the “cost sharing plan” and allow families to experience classes without additional financial burden.

That’s right. We have all the financial resources we need. Wow. And Hallelujah!

…and there’s more great things happening!

One of our amazing talented parents has created a video to help spread the word about Berea. If you follow the video link to Vimeo, you can download it to share it to your friends, groups, and interested families.

Happy August! It’s shocking how fast August snuck up on us. I’m so grateful we don’t start until September. We can’t have Summer forever… but we get to keep it a few more weeks!

Classes are filling up. If you have been meaning to enroll, now is the time. We’d like to finalize the schedule/classes etc so we can start preparing for students.

I am still on Summer Office Hours. I am “in the office” Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. My hours are 11:00am – 3:00pm. It’s August, though, so my computer time is expanding, while shifting around to start unpacking everything for our first day.

If you have any questions about the schedule or enrollment, send me an email at BereaAcademyStL@gmail.com. We can set up a specific time to address your questions.

I can’t wait to see you all…. But in September!
Mrs. M

For Parents

Setting Up Your Account: At the beginning of the school year, you received an email to set up your Thinkwave account. Make sure to check your spam folder. If you don’t have one, Berea may have a different email in our records. Contact us and we’ll work on fixing it. The email will have a link. Click on it and enter the requested information. Your “access code” is in your email.

Using Thinkwave: Thinkwave has several different functions. They are along the toolbar at the top of the screen.

Dashboard is your homescreen. There you can see recently graded assignments and recent messages. If you click on “Messages”, you can find messages from teachers and administrators. Most teachers don’t use this feature often, but our administrators do! Check that space for news on campus closures and snow days. “Assignments” allows you to view the assignments for a student and the individual grade on each. This may not list all assignments to date- many of our teachers can’t update the list every week! Under “Attendance” you can also find your student’s attendance record. This is mostly updated at mid-term. “Grades” shows the cumulative grade for the class as both a letter and a percentage.

Receiving Updates: Berea recommends turning on email updates from Thinkwave. This will help you see urgent messages and keep tabs on new grades. To do so, click on your username on the top right.

Click on “Accounts”. It will take you to a page with “Account and Email Settings”. There you can pick which days you would like to get email updates. By default, Thinkwave will skip the update if there’s nothing new to see, unless you check the “send update even if no new data” box.

Switching Between Students: If you have multiple students enrolled, you can view each student separately. Click on the name at the top right of your screen. A drop down menu will appear and you can choose which student you would like to view.

For Students

Setting Up Your Account: At the beginning of the school year, you received an email to set up your Thinkwave account. Make sure to check your spam folder. If you don’t have one, Berea may have a different email in our records. Contact us and we’ll work on fixing it. The email will have a link. Click on it and enter the requested information. Your “access code” is in your email.

Using Thinkwave: Thinkwave has several different functions. They are along the toolbar at the top of the screen.

Dashboard is your homescreen. There you can see recently graded assignments and recent messages. If you click on “Messages”, you can find messages from teachers and administrators. Most teachers don’t use this feature often, but our administrators do! Check that space for news on campus closures and snow days. “Assignments” allows you to view your assignments and the individual grade on each. This may not list all assignments to date- many of our teachers can’t update the list every week, so make sure to check the homework in Slack or email. Under “Attendance” you can also find your attendance record. This is mostly updated at mid-term. “Grades” shows the cumulative grade for the class as both a letter and a percentage. 

Receiving Updates: Berea recommends turning on email updates from Thinkwave. This will help you see urgent messages and keep tabs on new grades. To do so, click on your username on the top right.

Click on “Accounts”. It will take you to a page with “Account and Email Settings”. There you can pick which days you would like to get email updates. By default, Thinkwave will skip the update if there’s nothing new to see, unless you check the “send update even if no new data” box.

Uploading Assignments: Uploading assignments is one of the most important functions of Thinkwave. To do so, click on an assignment in the “Assignments” tab.

Click on the green arrow next to “Uploads”. This will allow you to choose a file from your computer to upload. The teacher can then download the file for paperless grading. You can upload video files as well as document files. Make sure to title your upload! Teachers need to be able to see whose assignment it is. When you’ve uploaded a file for an assignment, it will appear underneath the green arrow.

Further Questions

If you have further questions about how to operate Thinkwave, you can contact our tech support team at bereastlsocialmedia@gmail.com or visit Thinkwave support at https://www.thinkwave.com/support/. If your questions are about individual assignments or grades, please speak to the teacher of that class. Thank you for learning alongside us this year!

Monday, August 19th
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
at Southgate Church

After this year’s Open House, you will have the opportunity to meet the Berea Academy staff, learn about Berea’s plans, policies, and procedures, and meet other families currently involved with Berea Academy. Some curriculum will be available for purchase, AND you will even be able to enroll in classes at the end of the evening.

If you are not currently enrolled at Berea Academy, the Open House is your opportunity to find out why everyone is so excited about this new educational opportunity in the St. Louis Metro area, learn about our mission and vision, and see how you can get involved. Berea Families, feel free to invite your homeschooling friends. 

Mark your calendars for this very important event:  Monday night, August 19^th

It is not necessary to RSVP; however, please bring along a plate of cookies or another snack to share with others in attendance.  Healthy, sweet, savory…all are fine as long as they are finger foods and do not require cutlery.

Southgate Church 
9820 East Watson Rd, Crestwood, MO 63126

Monday, August 19th
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (stay for Orientation afterward)
at Southgate Church

* Meet our teachers – look through the curriculum

* Homeschool Q & A with our seasoned veterans

* Learn about what makes Berea Academy unique

* See our beautiful Southgate campus 

* Meet other people in the Berea community

* Enjoy a cookie and punch refreshment time

* Talk with the Berea directors and hear the vision

This event is open to anyone.  No reservations are required.  Contact bereaacademystl@gmail.com with specific questions. Orientation follows at 7:30 pm.

Southgate Church 
9820 East Watson Rd, Crestwood, MO 63126