Saturday, March 3, 2012

Mar 2, 2012



       Calvary Lutheran School  

 

            and Church 

 

 

     Cross Connection

 

                         

                March 2, 2012

   

In This Issue
Parent Meeting-March 6th
National Lutheran Schools Week
Tuition News
RSVP to Calvary
Tuition Fees
CPA Meeting
Prayer Box
VBS Meeting
Lenten Services
See's Fundraiser Extended
Golf Tournament
E-Waste Earnings
The Experience
OWLYouth Group
Calvary School Calendar
Upcoming Events   
 
March  
3/2 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Night  (6th-8th Grade, 6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.)
3/2-3/4 - Basketball Tournament - Girls Only - Lodi
3/4-3/9 - National Lutheran Schools Week
3/4 - Church Service - Kindergarten Partners in Worship (8am)
3/4 - Sunday School - Adults & Children (9:30am)
3/4 - Church Service - Contemporary (10:45am)
3/4 - 'The Experience' Youth Group (9th-12th Grade, 6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.)
3/6 - Cougar Parent Meeting (CPA) (7pm in Parish Hall)
3/6 - Parent Informational Meeting-What's New To Do (6pm-7pm in the Chapel)
3/7 - Wednesday Soup Supper (5:45pm in the Parish Hall)
3/7 - Lent Service (7pm)
3/8 - Field Trip - 2nd Grade to Chabot Space & Science Center
3/9-3/11 - Basketball Tournament - Boys Only - Redwood City
3/11 - Church Service - Traditional (8am)
3/11 - Sunday School - Adults & Children (9:30am)
3/11 - Church Service - Contemporary (10:45am)
3/13 - Panoramic Picture Day 
3/14 - Wednesday Soup Supper (5:45pm in the Parish Hall)
3/14 - Lent Service (7pm)
3/16 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Night (6th-8th Grade, 6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.)
3/18 - Church Service - Traditional (8am)
3/18 - Sunday School - Adults & Children (9:30)
3/18 - Church Service - Contemporary (10:45)
3/18 - 'The Experience' Youth Group (9th-12th Grade, 6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.)
3/21 - Wednesday Soup Supper (5:45 in the Parish Hall)
3/21 - Lent Service (7pm)    
  
3/23 - 
Field Trip - 1st Grade to Lucky's                      
 
 


If you missed the first meeting, this is your chance to find out "What's New To Do" at Calvary!

 

Calvary's Exciting Future Enriching Student Experiences

Tuesday, March 6th, 6pm-7pm in the Chapel

 

Come for the meeting at 6pm; stay for the CPA Meeting @ 7pm. 

   

New Music Program - Expanded Hand-bell Choir, Music Classes, Recorder Music Lessons, Calvary's own band!

 

Expanded Preschool Program - Room Expansion, Optional Day Programs, Transitional ' Kindergarten' Curriculum.

 

A Gym Called Home - Possible usage of 'Dream Courts' for future games and sporting events. Teresa Banks, Owner/Founder of 'Dream Courts', will join us.

 

After-school 'Mandarin' classes for Preschool- We hope to expand the offering of another language to the whole school.

 

Spanish Program- We are so happy to have Senora Guerra this year who has expanded our Spanish Classes to include 5th-8th grades. We would like to continue to expand our classes to include the entire school in the very near future.

 

CLS Summer School Program - Summer School activities including daycare is in its planning stages.

 

 

These are just a few of the 'new' experiences that lie ahead for your child  

at Calvary Lutheran School!

 

 

Get Ready for Lutheran Schools Week 2012! 

     March 4-11, 2012  

Securing Each Child's Future - Equipped- 2 Timothy 3:16-17   

 Sunday-March 4 Kick Off:

  • Join us in the morning for church at 8:00 or 10:45.
  • Sunday school and Adult Bible Studies at 9:30.
  • Staff sings and will help lead both services.
  • Calvary Ringers will help lead the 8:00 service
  • Kindergarten Partner's in Worship at the 10:45 Service

Monday:

  • Celebrity Day
    • Dress as a celebrity. Celebrities can be real people or cartoon characters.

Tuesday:

  • Fashion Disaster Day
    • Come to school dressed in the most mismatched, crazy, disastrous outfit.

Wednesday:

  • Christian Witness Day
    • Dress in your favorite Christian T-shirt, Sweatshirt, Hat, Bracelets, etc.
  • Chapel is led by 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade
  • Students Visit Wittenberg Residents
    • 1st-4th Grade will sing to residents at 1:00
    • 5th-8th Grade will visit, play games, etc. with residents from 1:15ish to 2:00
  • Ice Cream Social at lunch... Provided by CPA....Ice Cream donated from Loard's!  

Thursday:

  • School Color/Pride Day
    • Come dressed in red and gold! Wear school colors and school shirts!
  • Sports Assembly at 2:00

Friday:

  • Decades Day!
    • Come dressed in your grades chosen decade!

Sunday-March 11:

  • Join us in the morning for church at 8:00 or 10:45.
  • Sunday school and Adult Bible Studies at 9:30.
  • Mrs. Liston's Retirement Service at 10:45 service.
  • 3, 4, 5 choir and 5th/6th grades singing at 10:45 service.
  • New Song Chimes performs at the 10:45 service.
  • Potluck to follow please provide the following:  
    • Last Names A-L: Dessert and M-Z: Salad            

   **Jeans are okay to wear if you are participating. If not, you must come in uniform.**

 

TUITION NEWS

 

Important dates for enrollment for the 2012 - 2013 Academic Year:

 

March 1-31                         2% tuition reduction for early enrollment

June 1                                  Deadline for 3% special discount for one time payment 

June 1                                  1st monthly tuition payment for the 2012 - 2013

Calvary Lutheran School

An Investment in Your Child's Future  

Dear Parents,

 

We want to let you know what a pleasure it has been to serve and teach your children this past year.   It is that time of the year when we are now making plans for the next school year, 2012-2013.  As a current family of our school, or if you are interested in joining our family, you have an opportunity to secure a place for your child for the next school year.  This opportunity also extends to any family members that are not currently attending Calvary Lutheran School. Don't forget that any new student who enrolls as a result of your referral earns you $250; this includes all grades, preschool through 8th.

 

Application forms are available in the school office.   Please return them as soon as possible.  Registration for the general public began on February 22nd.   Please note, re-enrollment is not automatic, so please take the time to secure your place.

 

We are looking forward to an exciting '12-'13 school year and your participation in it.

 

 Blessings,

Fred E. Brauer,                             

CLS Principal        

 

 

Preschool - 8th Grade 2012 - 2013 Tuition and Fees

 

 

 

 

    12 payments

starting 6/1/12

  Annual

Tuition

 

 

 

         2% off if 

Registered by     March  31

½ Day Pre-School (8:30-11:45)

$375.00

  $4500


$4410  

Full Day Pre-School (8:30-3:00)(12:15-3:15)

$541.67

  $6500


$6370

Kindergarten - 8th grade

$541.67

  $6500


$6370

2nd child discount

$520.83

  $6250

 

$5674

3rd + child discount

$500.00

  $6000


$5432

 

FEES:

  • Application Fee: $75 per student   One-time only for new applicants...grades PS-8th
  • Registration Fee: $250 per student ...grades PS - 8th. This is a non-refundable payment, due with the 2012-2013 school year application, which secures a space for your child in a selected class.
  • Outdoor Education Fee: $300 per student ... 5th - 8th Grades.

Payment options:  A. Paid in full prior to beginning of school year.

                  B. Pro-rated into tuition payment to be paid in full 1 month prior to event.

Early Enrollment Incentives:  Register by Mar. 31st: receive a 2% tuition discount

 

Extended Care Rates: Please contact the school office for details.                             

 

Tuition Payment Procedure: Again this year we will be using SMART TUITION. SMART TUITION will be handling all financial exchanges beginning with the June 1, 2012 payment. Families can choose among a number of payment options including credit card and EFT. Registration for this mandatory program will be sent in the spring.

 

Multi-Child Discount: The multiple child discounts apply to families with Preschool - 8th students. Please contact the school office for details.  

 

Special Discount: Pay the annual tuition in full by June 1, 2012, to receive a 3% discount as shown above.

 


Who Will Be the 2012-13 CPA Board??
Interested in becoming a CPA Board member next school year??? 

 

Well, come on out to our next meeting Tuesday, March 6th @ 7pm
and learn how to apply!! 

 

We are now taking nominations for all positions.

 

Please see the attached for detailed Job Descriptions.

 

 

 

Any questions or comments?? Please ask a CPA Board member,
or email us at:
cougarparents@calvaryslz.org 

 CPA Board Job Descriptions

 
Student & Family Prayers
The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week:

Logan Hicks (Pre.)
Sara Fogle (K)
Raeleen Jensen (1st)
Apolonia Solozano (2nd)
Danika Dellner (3rd)
Asia Manivanh (4th)
Monse Oliva (5th)
Keianni Gibbs (7th)
Christopher Gaines (8th)
 
Over the course of the next week our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer.
 
VBS Informational Meeting
Monday, March 12 @ 7pm in Conference room 
Please prayerfully consider coming to this meeting to see if there is an area where you can share your gifts, whether it be in the background or as a helper/guide.

Save the Date:  VBS this year is August 6th - 10th, and is themed "Sky! Everything is Possible with God." 

 

Join us for Lent

Lenten Services - Wednesdays @ 7pm
                                   March 7th - March 28th
Join us for Soup Supper @ 5:45 in the Parish Hall before the service.

Maundy Thursday - March 29th @ 7pm

Good Friday - March 30th @ 7:30pm
 
See's Candy Fundraiser Deadline Extended
The deadline to turn in your See's candy bar money has been extended to Friday, 3/9.  Thank you to all the families who have participated, and keep selling!
 
Calvary's 9th Annual Golf Tournament
Save the date - Monday, April 9th
Get ready for fun and fellowship on the green.  Consider playing a round of golf, or sponsoring a hole.  Watch for the raffle tickets going home with your child next week.  All profits go to the school.  Check the next Cross Connection for details.  Fore!
 
E-Waste Earns Calvary E-Z Money
Thank you to everyone for supporting and helping with the E-Waste fundraiser in January.  Calvary received $393.90!   These funds will go to Calvary's "note"-worthy Music Program.

The Experience  
Fun & Fellowship for 9th - 12th Grades  Sunday Evenings 6pm-8pm in the Youth Room & Serving Wednesday Soup Suppers 5:15pm - 8pm.



OWL Youth Group 
'One With the Lord'

Fun & Fellowship for 6th - 8th Grades - Every other Friday (6pm - 8pm)

 
Calvary Lutheran School
17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo,  CA  94580
510-278-2598
 
"Where all students are honored!"