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CRUSADERS’ ADVENTURES March 30, 2010
WHO’S…praying for you? The answer can be found in these words, “Father forgive them…” The answer to the question is Jesus. He prayed that His Father would forgive those who were putting Him to death. Jesus prays no less ardently for each of us. Since, because of his Son’s suffering, death, and resurrection, our heavenly Father forgives us our sins, we need to forgive others. Sometimes it’s not as easy as it sounds. When our response to what others have done is anything but forgiveness, we need to remember that God does not hold our sins against us…we have been forgiven and we need to forgive. This was the message Vicar Larson shared with the children in chapel this past week. This week’s chapel speaker will be a representative from Walther Lutheran High School. Look What’s Happening This Week! Wednesday, March 31st: 8:45: Chapel – A representative from Walther Lutheran High School 2:00: Early dismissal Thursday, April 1st: Don’t fall for any April Fools’ Day jokes 3rd Quarter Report Cards distributed to the students Market Day orders due 3:00: Spring Break begins. 7:00: Maundy Thursday worship Friday, April 2nd: NO SCHOOL 12:00: Good Friday worship 7:00: Good Friday – Tenebrae worship 8:00: Good Friday worship (Spanish) Saturday, April 3rd: 8:00: Easter Vigil worship Sunday, April 4th: Easter Sunday – He is Risen! 9:00 – Easter worship service 10:00 – 11:00: Easter breakfast – in the cafeteria 11:30: Easter Festival worship (Spanish) Monday, April 5th – Friday, April 9th: Spring Break – NO SCHOOL Saturday, April 10th : 5:30: Service of Praise Sunday, April 11th: 9:00: English worship 10:15: Coffee fellowship 10:30: Sunday School & Christian Growth Hour 11:30: Spanish worship Monday, April 12th: Classes resume. 6:30: PPI meeting – See attached flyer Tuesday, April 13th: Another exciting day of learning
FOLLOWING THE ROAD…not to the Final Four, but the road to Calvary…a road we should have walked. This past Sunday, we celebrated Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Crowds lined the streets…He was greeted with shouts of “Hosanna” and “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” Yet, in just a few short days, He was arrested in the dark of the night and stood before the High Priest. The soldiers spit upon Him and struck Him. He was led away to Pilate. The lashes from the whips of the soldiers tore into His back and the crown of thorns dug deep into His forehead. Sunday’s shouts of joy became angry cries of “Crucify Him.” Beaten and bleeding, He trudged up the hill to Golgotha. Nails were driven into His hands and feet. His final words were, “It is finished.” How much did He love us …this much…with his arms outstretched He died. ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS…It truly is difficult for children to concentrate on such exciting lessons as adjective prepositional phrases, finding the volume, surface and lateral areas of a pyramid, or the political ramifications of the treaty of Versailles when Spring Break is just around the corner. Yes, Spring Break will begin on Good Friday, April 2nd and continue through the next week. Are the children excited?...YOU BET!!! TO ENCOURAGE PARENTS…to remain current in regard to their monthly tuition responsibility and by School Board policy, 3rd quarter report cards will not be issued to individuals whose tuition balance is delinquent. If you wish information regarding your account balance, or if there are questions, please contact the school office this week or Mrs. Pluss at 708-343-1000, ext. 247. Balances have been included in the March statement. NOT THIS TIME…In their final game of the season, St. Paul went up against Grace – River Forest. Despite a valiant effort by your Crusaders, Grace just had too many weapons in its arsenal. This was the only loss sustained by the team in league play. Congratulations are in order for each member of the team and their coach, Ollie Hemmann. GREAT GOING!!! GREAT DANCE…Special thanks goes to all who helped…Tiffinay & Ken Gardner, Elizabeth Davis, Janee Walton, Florangle Rodriguez, Rickey McGee. Cassandra Lee-Stapleton, Sarah Lewis-Weaver, Ms. Ulrich, Ms. Erhardt, D.J – Lamar Howard, and the St. Paul parents and students who supported the event. There were 50 students in attendance. After expenses, $165 was raised for St. Paul’s library. A special word of thanks goes to Felecia McGee for organizing this event. THANKS!!! THE LAST…Birthday Book Party of the year will be held in April. Sign up on the flyer in the next newsletter. TO ASSIST YOU… in planning your vacation time and personal calendar, here is a list of relevant dates for the next school year:
2010 – 2011 School Calendar August 16th & 17th: Enrollment Completion August 25th: Classes begin. September 6th: Labor Day* October 11th: Columbus Day* October 25th: Records’ Day* October 26th: Parent – Teacher conferences (after school hours) October 28th: Parent – Teacher conferences (after school hours) October 29th: Parent – Teacher conferences* November 15th – 19th: Children’s Book Week November 18th: Family Reading Night November 24th: Grandparents’ Day November 25th & 26th: Thanksgiving recess* December 15th: Lower Grade Christmas Service December 20th – January 2nd : Christmas break* January 17th: Dr. King’s Birthday observation* January 18th: Parent – Teacher conferences (after school hours) January 20th: Parent – Teacher conferences (after school hours) January 21st: Parent – Teacher conferences* January 24th: Tournament Day* February 21st: Presidents’ Day* March 7th – 11th: Lutheran Schools’ Week March 11th: Upper Grade Entertainment March 14th – 18th: Achievement testing March 24th & 25th: LEA Convocation* March 28th: Records Day* April 22nd: Good Friday* April 25th – 29th: Spring break* May 2nd – 6th: Walcamp (8th grade) May 24th: Parent – Teacher conferences (after school hours) May 26th: Parent – Teacher conferences (after school hours) May 27th: Parent – Teacher conferences* May 29th: Graduation Banquet May 30th: Memorial Day* June 1st: Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten Closing Program June 2nd: Records’ Day* June 3rd: Closing service & student recognition Graduation – 7:30 p.m. *No School
SPEAKING OF NEXT YEAR… It may seem hard to believe, but it’s time to begin preparing for the next school year. Part of this preparation includes defining next year’s enrollment. Over Spring Break you will be receiving a mailing containing reenrollment materials for the 2010 - 2011 school year. As in previous years, students in good standing and enrolled at St. Paul for this present school year will be given priority in enrollment. If you desire to continue to have your child receive a Christian and solid academic education, please complete the reenrollment form and return it with the appropriate fee to the school office by Wednesday, April 28th. After that date, the school will begin consideration of new students. With the closing of a Lutheran school in our area, it is important that reenrollment forms are returned asap. To offer financial benefits to families presently having their child(ren) at St. Paul, families will be awarded one month of free tuition to be applied at the end of the 2010 - 2011 school year if they recommend a new friend, relative, or neighbor to apply for enrollment and that child is subsequently enrolled and the family fulfills its school obligations. If you have friends, relatives, or neighbors considering sending their children to St. Paul, have them call the school office as soon as possible to establish an application appointment. It is our sincere hope that each of you will continue to remain a part of the St. Paul family. GET READY FOR…family favorites at great values. You really need to check the April edition of Market Day offerings. New for the first time…Pork Flat Iron (great on the grill) and Cinnamon Rolls (great anytime). Values featured this month include Chicken Parmesan Patties, Chicken Gems, Twice Baked Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes, Orange Chicken w/Vegetable Fried Rice, Mahi Mahi Naked Fillets, Bacon Wrapped Pork Tournedos, Vidalia Onion Burgers and Teriyaki Ranch Steaks. Your favorites are still here, waiting just for you…1/3 LB. Steakpatties, Baby Back Ribs, Tilapia Fillets and Chicnsteaks. For dessert, why not try…Choc-Chocolate Chip Cakes, Apple Deep Dish Pie or a Pineapple Upside Down Cake? (You really ought to check all the ‘mouth-watering’ items not even mentioned.) Well, now is the time to let your taste buds do the talking…Just pick up a pencil and make your selections on the Market Day order form. Order forms are located in church narthex ,the hallway between the church and the cafeteria & in the school foyer. Orders need to be returned to the school office by Thursday, April 8th. Pickup is set for Thursday, April 15th, from 3:00 – 4:00 in the cafeteria. YOUR ARDENT PRAYERS ARE STILL REQUESTED…for the Coffey family. As you are aware, number of weeks ago Mrs. Coffey, brought a little one into the world, Charlie. He continues to face a number of serious medical conditions and is presently in an intensive care unit. Please pray that the Lord will direct efforts of the medical team that Charlie will be fully restored to health. (Cards and letters of encouragement and support may be brought to either the school or church office.)
From the Cafeteria Wednesday, March 31: Chicken sandwich, noodles w/tomato sauce, salad, pineapples or peaches, cookie & milk Thursday, April 1: To Be Determined Friday: Good Friday – NO SCHOOL Monday, April 5: SPRING BREAK Tuesday, April 6: SPRING BREAK
Food for Thought: “He is risen!
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