--- title: C.S. Lewis Academy Blog | Katy Ambrose description: Learn tips, advice, and stories about parenting, education and faith when you subscribe to the C.S. Lewis Academy Blog. --- [Family Resources](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/familyportal) | [Giving](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/support-us) | [Contact](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/contact-us) [** 503-538-0114](tel:+15035380114) [![CSLA Logo Alt (1).png](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BBS/Logo/CSLA%20Logo%20Alt%20(1).png?width=209&name=CSLA%20Logo%20Alt%20(1).png "CSLA Logo Alt (1).png")](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/) # C.S. Lewis Academy Blog ### Never miss an update! Subscribe to our blog. ## Katy Ambrose ### Recent Posts ## [Benefits of a Private Christian K-12 Education](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/benefits-of-a-private-christian-k-12-education) [![](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/hubfs/Jan2018_CSLA456.jpg) ](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/benefits-of-a-private-christian-k-12-education) I grew up in a Christian home, the oldest of 5 children, the daughter of a teacher and an aerospace engineer. My parents believed in the value of Christian education, and so we all attended private school starting in kindergarten. This was a tricky... ## [Time-Saving Meal Planning for School Families](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/time-saving-meal-planning-for-school-families) [![](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Happy%20family%20eating%20bread%20in%20the%20kitchen%20at%20home.jpeg) ](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/time-saving-meal-planning-for-school-families) So this is how we do meals at our house. While I wish I could take credit for this, I got it from a book. I believe it was by Emilie Barnes. I only wish I'd known about it when I was growing up; I remember my mom agonizing over the menu plan &... ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Parenting (35)](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/tag/parenting) - [Family (32)](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/tag/family) - [Education (22)](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/tag/education) - [Our School (15)](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/tag/our-school) - [Christian Faith (7)](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/tag/christian-faith) - [Summer (5)](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/tag/summer) - [Holidays (4)](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/tag/holidays) - [Sports (4)](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/tag/sports) - [Covid-19 and Education (3)](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/tag/covid-19-and-education) - [Finance (2)](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/tag/finance) [see all](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/blog/author/katy-ambrose#) [![CSLA Logo Alt (1).png](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BBS/Logo/CSLA%20Logo%20Alt%20(1).png?width=209&name=CSLA%20Logo%20Alt%20(1).png "CSLA Logo Alt (1).png")](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/) [** ](https://www.facebook.com/cslewisacademy/) [** ](https://twitter.com/cslewisacademy) [** ](https://www.instagram.com/CSLewisWatchmen/) [** ](https://www.youtube.com/user/CSLAchannel/featured?view_as=subscriber) [ABOUT](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/home/about) [ACADEMICS](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/academics) [ATHLETICS](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/athletics) [SPIRITUAL LIFE](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/spiritual-life) [ADMISSIONS](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/admissions) [CONTACT US](https://www.cslewisacademy.com/contact-us) 1605 N. College St. Newberg, OR 97132 [503-538-0114](tel:+15035380114) [info@cslewisacademy.com](mailto:info@cslewisacademy.com)