Name Changes
At their March 2005 board meeting, the Board of Directors of FRM voted to approve the adoption of the name Heights Christian Schools for our 3 elementary and 1 junior high school. The name "Heights" has already become known in the community through our La Mirada campuses. We believe that using the name for all the elementary and junior high schools will help people recognize our campuses as FRM campuses and see that we are a growing Christian school system. Full use of the name will be implemented over the next year. This is a challenge that we look forward to with great excitement.

Our New Pride and Joy
On February 3rd, a new preschool building was dedicated on our La Mirada Heights campus. This new building houses 4 preschool classes. Each day 84 children come ready to learn about Jesus and anxious to learn more about the world they live in. Their colorful artwork covers the walls of their rooms and their joyful voices can be heard on the beautiful new playground as they burn up typical preschooler energy.

Sonrise Christian Day Camp
Every summer, each of our elementary schools provides summer fun and supervision for children going into Kindergarten through 6th grade. Sonrise Christian Day Camp has activities geared to each grade level along with caring, experienced, counselors and staff. Each summer our theme will encourage the children to grow in ways that will honor God while they're having a fun and active summer! Registration begins each spring. If you would like a registration form mailed to you, please contact the individual school office and they will gladly send it out to you. See our "Schools" page for locations and contact information.

"I've Got a Pulse!" The Miracle of Julianna
FRM is proud to acknowledge the heroic efforts of our Heights Christian Junior High Principal, Mr. Rol Esslinger. On Friday, February 25, junior high student, Julianna Bohlen was running laps with her classmates during P.E. when she suddenly fell to the ground unconscious. Mr. Esslinger was summoned and when he realized that Julianna's heart had stopped and she was no longer breathing, performed CPR until the paramedics arrived. Mr. Esslinger said it seemed like an eternity until they heard the words of the paramedic, "I've got a pulse!" You can imagine the rejoicing that took place, as each person involved had been praying intently for Julianna. We are also grateful for P.E. teachers, Miss Rouwenhorst and Mr. Carrigan for their quick response and assistance during this time. Julianna is now doing fine and back at school thanks to our Heavenly Father and the quick action of Mr. Esslinger. On April 4th, firemen and paramedics joined the students and staff to celebrate Julianna's life and to thank the dedicated emergency personnel who came to the rescue that day. God is truly working in the lives of our staff and our students. As an added note, on October 24, Miss Rouwenhorst, Mr. Carrigan and Mr. Esslinger were honored at the 2005 Volunteers in Action Awards Ceremoney for the City of La Mirada. They each received the Medal of Valor award for their actions on February 25. Congratulations to all three!