By Jonathan H.
The notorious Family Five leaders Pete and Caren Jacques are working harder than ever around the Family Foundation School. The Jacques formed a knitting club called “the Shepard’s knitting circle”.
The point of the Shepard’s knitting circle is to supply comfort to the people who cannot afford clothing. “The knitting circle is good, but there are not as many students as we would like there to be,” replied the Jacques.
The Jacques’ fly fishing class is preparing for the upcoming fishing season, by learning more about fly fishing, and how to tie flies. Pete Jacques the central fly fishing guide along with his devoted wife and fly fishing assistant Caren Jacques. “Fly fishing has been slow, only because of the few weeks of tying flys,” the Jacques said.
Besides teaching fly fishing classes, taking part in the Shepard’s knitting circle for the needy; Pete Jacques is also teaching Science classes inside the middle school.
There are a few students in Family Five that who deserve some credit for starting to put one foot forward and taking charge inside Family Five. These students are Justin N., Sean C., and Karen S. who just received junior sponsoring. The individuals who have already received anchors are Meagan R., Heather G., Patrick M., and Christian H. “We are going through a rough time, but I know we can work through it”, said Christian H.
Max (Jacques) the infamous certified pet therapy dog, seems to be fulfilling his role in Family Five as the smile maker.” When he notices the kids coming in, he wiggles his butt,” the Jacques exclaim, “that’s where he got his name wiggle butt.”
Family Five seems to be doing spectacular since the recent change in families, and staff/student adjustments. “There are plenty of challenges”, Pete Jacques said as he thought about how well the new staff and students that are still adjusting are comingling.
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