From the Principal
Two important weeks left, and we have a whole bunch of activities upcoming. Next week we have several activities scheduled. On Monday the 12th the Third Annual First Lutheran Golf Tournament will be held at Fianna Hills Country Club. We still have a few openings if anyone would like to golf. Tuesday the 13th is the Spring Concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. On Thursday the 15th the Kindergarten will be having their closing program, and on Friday the 16th we will be having the Follies in the afternoon. The 16th is also the 9th graders last day of school. Oh by the way, we still have a lot of important learning going on the last few days of school.
The first grade class is filling and quickly approaching the cut-off for being full. We have families returning enrollment forms everyday. If you have students that you are planning on enrolling, please return the forms to the school office, so we are aware of your intentions for next year and can make appropriate staffing adjustments. If you know of anyone who would be interested in receiving a quality Christ-centered education, please have them contact the school office and set up a time to come and tour our school.
We also still have some openings for our summer program. Please visit with Carla Brakhage, our Learning Center Director, for information and registration forms, or call the Preschool office at 452-5522 for more information.
This week at First Lutheran School several of the classes have been discussing Pentecost. The word Pentecost is derived from the Greek word for fifty. The Day of Pentecost, as recorded in Acts 2, occurred 50 days after Jesus' resurrection and 10 days after His ascension. Pentecost celebrates the sending of the Holy Spirit to the disciples following Jesus' ascension. The Holy Spirit still works in us today strengthening our faith and keeping us firm in God’s Word. As we discuss Pentecost we need to remember to thank our Heavenly Father for the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
“Bangin’ The Boards” is a 3 on 3 basketball tournament that will be hosted here at First Lutheran School. The tournament will take place on three Saturdays in June, the 14th, 21st, and the 28th. Teams will be limited to age 16 and up. There will be a men’s and women’s division. Cost will be $20 per person. There will also be a 3-point competition. If you know of anyone who would be interested in participating in this tournament, have them contact the school office.
Have a wonderful weekend!
KINDERGARTEN FOR 2008 - 2009
At the present time the Kindergarten class for the 2008 – 2009 school year is FULL. The Board of Christian Education is currently exploring the possibility of providing an aide for the class so that we can continue to enroll interested families. If you are interested in Kindergarten, please complete and turn in a registration form and contact the school office to be placed on a waiting list.
OUTSTANDING TUITION & FEES
Please make sure all outstanding tuition balances and fees are paid in full by Friday, May 16th. If your family has an outstanding tuition, daycare or cafeteria balance, your child’s report card will not be released and student records will not be transferred/released.
If you have any questions or need to set up special payment arrangements, please contact the school office before May 16, 2008.
Attention Tracksters
Please turn in you track jersey by Friday, May 16th. Thanks! Coach Borges
CHAPEL
Chapel offerings for the month of May will be going to Habitat for Humanity.
Accelerated Reader
Congratulations to 3 hard-working second graders! Chance DeMier has reached the 50 Point Club and Abby Williams and Jessica DeWitt have both earned enough points to reach the 25 Point Club. We are very proud of all of you!
Congratulations to Emily DeWitt, a fifth grader, who has reached the 300 Point Club! She will be going out to lunch with Mr. Pralle as a reward for her effort. Another fifth grader, Caleb Kendrick, has recently reached the 200 Point Club. Both of these students have devoted many hours to reaching their goals. Way to go, guys!
SPRING CONCERT
Our Spring Concert will be Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30. Students need to dress up for this event, and be here by 6:00. Our concert this year will include Fifth Grade Beginning Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band and the Primary Choir and Junior Choir. We have many different styles of music prepared for you, and even a few surprises. See you on the 13th on the gym! -Mrs. Davis
FIRST LUTHERAN TALENT SHOW
Can you dance, sing, juggle, read a poem, or tell jokes? It’s time for you to get your act together and sign-up for the First Lutheran Talent Show. The Talent Show will take place during the school day on MAY 16th!
Entry forms were sent home with students yesterday. Additional forms are available in the school office. Entry forms are due Monday, May 12. Practice/rehearsal will be Wednesday, May 14 beginning at 3:20. Please be sure to bring music, props, clothes, etc. Wednesday.
PALS SKATE NIGHT
Come one, come all and skate, skate, skate – it’s always a blast with our First Lutheran classes!
Crystal Place
Monday, May 12, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
$4.00 includes skate rental
JUNIOR HIGH FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
9th Grade finals are next week according to the following schedule:
Monday, May 12 English
Tuesday, May 13 Civics
Wednesday, May14 Science and Health
Thursday, May 15 Math and Speech
7th-8th Grade finals are the week of May 19 according to the following schedule:
Monday, May 19 English and Computer
Tuesday, May 20 History
Wednesday, May 21 Science and Math
MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Ø May 9 Parents Night Out 6 – 10 p.m.
Ø May 12 FLS Golf Tournament
Ø May 13 Spring Concert at 6:30 p.m.
Ø May 15 Kindergarten Closing Program
Ø May 15 Preschool Butterflies Last Day of School
Ø May 16 9th Grade Students Last Day of School
Ø May 16 Preschool Ladybugs Last Day of School
Ø May 18 Preschool Closing Program–3’s, 4’s & 5’s
Ø May 23 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Ø May 29 Pick-up Report Cards at 9:00 a.m.
You are cordially invited to the
First Lutheran School
Ninth Grade Graduation Banquet
Friday, May 23, 2008
Holiday Inn City Center
700 Rogers Ave.
7:00 p.m.
Cost: $23.00 per person.
Reservations and money are
due by May 15, 2008
to Mrs. Guillory at FLS.
