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CRUSADERS’ ADVENTURES February 23, 2010
NOT ONE…There isn’t a single person who ever lived that doesn’t need the grace found only through the cross and the open tomb. Even the “big names” in the Bible fell far short of being perfect. Our many imperfections…our sins are what Christ bore on his back as He walked the long road to Calvary. Lent is that special time of the year when we focus on God’s great love for us…a love that caused our Savior to be whipped and beaten…a love that saw a crown of thorns cut into our Savior’s brow…a love that saw nails driven into our Savior’s hands and feet…a love that cried out “It is finished!” As we prepare to celebrate the joy of the open tomb, let us remember the road that Christ walked…a walk that you and I could never have taken. This was the message Vicar Larson shared with the children in chapel this past week. This week’s chapel will be a combined service with the congregation. This Lenten worship will begin at 10:00 in the church. The speaker will be our very own Pastor Johnson. Hope to see you there! Look What’s Happening This Week! Wednesday, February 24th: 10:00: Chapel/Lenten worship – Please note the time change 2:00: Early dismissal Midterm reports sent home 7:00: Lenten worship Thursday, February 25th: 3:00 – 4:30: 5th & 6th boys’ basketball practice Friday, February 26th: 4:00: 5th & 6th boys’ basketball game – St. Luke (Itasca) – Away Saturday, February 27th: 5:30: English worship Sunday, February 28th: 9:00: English worship 10:15: Coffee fellowship 10:30: Sunday School & Christian Growth Hour 11:30: Spanish worship Monday, March 1st: Mr. Haak’s Birthday Market Day orders due 3:00 – 4:30: 5th & 6th boys’ basketball practice Tuesday, March 2nd: 4:00: 5th & 6th boys’ basketball game – Bethlehem (River Grove) – Home 7:00: Spelling Bee (Classroom winners 5th - 8th grade) – at Walther High School POSTPONED...Due to the limited number of students and parents, the Dinner / Dance involving Kindergarten through 5th grade set for Saturday evening, February 27th, has been postponed. You will be notified regarding a future date. Checks for the dance will be given to your child. If you paid by cash, please come to the school office. Look for it! HEROES AND SHEROES…This past Friday, the students in 6th through 8th grades were privileged to see a power point presentation by Dr. Gwendolyn Webb-Hasan, professor at Texas A & M University on heroes and sheroes. The presentation focused upon significant contributions made to the American society by not only African American men and women, but individuals of all races. The theme of the presentation was rock solid…you are the future of America. You are the heroes and sheroes of tomorrow. Education, hard work, and faith is the cornerstone of success. YOU CAN DO IT!!! YOU CAN BE THAT HERO OR SHERO. A very special word of thanks goes to Dr. Webb-Hasan for taking the time out of her very busy schedule to share this message with our students. READ TO SUCCEED…Please be reminded that the Read to Succeed papers are due on February 26th. This program involves students in Kindergarten through the 6th grade. Students turning in a “6 hour of reading sheet” will receive a ticket to Great America to be used over the summer. Roller coasters wait for no one!!! DID YOU MISS IT? Candy sale orders and money were due on Monday. Contact Mrs. Boos to see if your order can still be processed. MIDQUARTER REPORTS…On Wednesday, February 24th, midterm reports will be sent home with the students. Since communication is a key factor in academic achievement, please carefully review the contents of the report, sign and return it to your child’s teacher. Should you have any questions regarding the report, please contact the appropriate faculty member. IF YOU WEREN’T AT…this year’s Social Studies Fair, you missed a real treat. The children’s projects were fantastic. The project included three-dimensional displays of ancient civilizations, the life and times of famous band leaders, national leaders both past and present, and the history and economy of the various, and a whole lot more. Based on the various displays, photos, and unique information, a tremendous amount of time and effort was spent in developing each project. GREAT GOING, ST. PAUL STUDENTS!!! A SUPER START…This past Friday, in their league opener, the 5th & 6th boys’ basketball team, coached by Mr. Hemmann, went up against Trinity – Burr Ridge. From the opening tipoff, your Crusaders took command of the game. With control of both boards, St. Paul limited their opponents to a single shot at the basket and set the stage for the fast break and the uncontested layup. Solid team plan and the willingness to share the ball secured a double-digit victory. This Friday, the team will travel to St. Luke – Itasca. Look for the results in next week’s edition of the Crusaders’ Adventures. NEWS FROM MENOMONEE FALLS…This past week both the 7th & 8th grade boys basketball and the girls’ basketball team participated in the Grace – Menomonee Falls Invitational Tournament. In the opening round, the boys went up against the host school. With a solid team effort, Grace secured the victory. In the second game, the boys faced St. John – West Bend (Wisconsin). This time the shoe was on the other foot. Your Crusaders worked the well, always looking for the open man. When the final quarter ended, St. Paul walked off the court with at 47 to 21 victory. In their final game, St. Paul faced Concordia – Milwaukee. Their opponents opened up a 10 point lead in the 1st quarter. Your Crusaders fought back and narrowed the gap to a few points. However, when the game ended, Concordia took home the victory…In the opening round, the girls faced First Immanuel – Cedarburg. Despite falling behind early, your Lady Crusaders cut the lead to a single basket. Yet, when the final second ticked off the clock, Cedarburg held the upper hand. In their second game, the girls went up against Immanuel – Brookfield. Your Lady Crusaders put on a clinic at both ends of the court. This allowed Mr. Haak to clear the bench and make certain that all the players received substantial court time. This victory put St. Paul in the game for the Consolation Championship against Northwest – Milwaukee. Once again your Lady Crusaders were more than up to the challenge. Solid defensive forced Northwest to turn the ball over numerous times and allow St. Paul uncontested layups. When all was said and done, St. Paul walked off the court with a 34 to 12 victory and Consolation Championship trophy. GREAT GOING, CRUSADERS! A TREMENDOUS WORD OF THANKS GOES TO…to Mrs. Coffey for lending a huge hand at the Menomonee Falls Tournament. A special word of thanks goes to Mr. Haak for the energy and effort he expended in coaching both the girls’ and the 7th & 8th grade boys’ teams! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! From the Cafeteria Wednesday, Feb. 24: Grilled cheese or chicken patty on a bun, tomato soup, corn chips, salad, peaches or pineapple & milk Thursday, Feb. 25: Chicken nuggets or hot dog, sweet potatoes, baked beans, green beans, fresh fruit & milk Friday, Feb. 26: Cheese or sausage pizza or hot dog, pretzels or corn chips, dippers, applesauce or peaches & milk Monday, Mar. 1: Chicken patty, oven fries, salad, peaches or applesauce & milk Tuesday, Mar. 2: Chicken fajitas (soft shell), rice, corn on the cob, fresh fruit & milk
Food for Thought My Alma mater was books, A good library… I could spend the rest of my life reading. Malcolm X
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