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Newton's Blog
Mr. Schoon
Director of Spiritual Formation, Upper School Bible
September, 2025
More Time for Christlike Character
As we enter into a new school year, we are turning our attention to hopeful expectation. In our summer 2025 edition of Relationships, Dr. Ridder captured the heart behind that focus.
“As a community, we are invited into a year of hopeful expectation—trusting that God will do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine. Let us come together with hearts ready to support, encourage, and uplift one another as we pursue excellence rooted in faith. I encourage every family, student, and staff member to lean into this year with a spirit of unity, grace, and joy. May we continue to build a school culture where Christ is at the center of all we do, and may this year be marked by growth, connection, and a deeper sense of purpose as we follow Him together.”
Our Director of Spiritual Formation, Mr. Schoon, recently shared that he is also looking forward to this school year with hopeful expectation. Visit his article to find out more!
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Mrs. Amanda Lane
LCEA Board Treasurer, Parent
August, 2025
Starting the School Year with Faith
While starting a new school year can be exciting and fun, it often comes with at least a minimal amount of stress. When we set our eyes on the Lord, the process is smoother, and the path is straighter. Continue reading for 5 encouraging reminders to keep you moving in the right direction.
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Mrs. Kristin Clinkinbeard
Upper School Resource
August, 2025
Setting the Stage for an Academically Excellent year!
At Isaac Newton, we realize that academic excellence is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach. The administration and staff continually make strides to ensure that academic excellence is achieved for all students who attend our school, regardless of grade level. In order to accelerate the process, Isaac Newton Christian Academy Upper School is making several alterations to the academic schedule and corresponding day-to-day routines for the 2025/2026 academic year.
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Academic Excellence in the Fine Arts
We are striving for Excellence in the Fine Arts! This year had many firsts, and many achievements. One of my goals as a teacher is to teach them everything I can while in school, but also to send them out to experience what happens with other students in the area, and under new conductors. We experienced many of these opportunities throughout our fine arts department.
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Excellence in Athletics
We're thrilled to spotlight two of our top athletes! At the 2025 graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 17, Athletic Director Thad Joyce proudly presented Brynn and Jeffrey with the Bernie Saggau and Lisa Brinkmeyer Awards. Dive in to learn more about these amazing awards and the exceptional athletes who earned them!
Measuring Excellence in Visual Art
Academic excellence in the visual arts is measured by the personal growth that emerges through ongoing effort, creative exploration, and the continual pursuit of the beauty, design, and intentionality in what God declared as very good. (Genesis 1:21)
A Look at our Resource Program
Developing Christlike character and academic excellence requires both high expectations and high support for students. Having high expectations but low support can cause frustration, discouragement, and failure. Having high support but low expectations can cause apathy, dependence, and underperformance. We designed our resource program to work alongside teachers and parents in providing that high support to our students.
2025 Graduate Focus
Meet Brendon
Brendon has been at Isaac Newton Christian Academy since his fourth grade year and is set to graduate this spring.
“My eight years at this school have had a profound impact on my intellectual development, spiritual growth, and work ethic.”
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Iowa Assessments:
What can you do to support your child?
As a parent, you can be a great help to your child as he/she takes these tests. We have put together 9 action items for your family to prepare for assessments together.
Dr. Ridder, Head of School
October 2024
Privilege & Partnership
At Isaac Newton Christian Academy, we know that partnering with families to provide a Christian education is a privilege.
Dr. Perry, Instructional Coach
October 2024
Growing in Academic Excellence
Our mission is “Developing Christlike Character and Academic Excellence.” It is a nice goal, but do we accomplish that?
2025 Graduate Focus
Meet Paisley
Paisley has been at Isaac Newton Christian Academy since her freshman year and is set to graduate this spring.
“Isaac Newton Christian Academy offered a new form of education that I didn't know was possible, and I am so thankful for that.”
Mr. Schoon, Director of Spiritual Formation
October 2024
Growing in Christlike Character
Central to our mission is developing Christlike character. Our Director of Spiritual Formation helps to make sure that students are equipped with the right tools to grow and thrive in this way.
Dr. Ridder, Head of School
January 2025
Pursuit of Excellence
What does it mean to pursue excellence at Isaac Newton Christian Academy? How do we help our students to pursue excellence?