Saturday, September 22, 2012

Sept 21, 2012



September 21, 2012




Autumn Trees
Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection
Here are the upcoming events at Calvary.  Be sure to mark your calendar.

September
9/22 - Calvary Car Wash (9am - 3pm) -Still Need Volunteers!
9/23 - Church (9am) - "We Care Because Christ Cares" Mark 9:38-50
9/23 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm)
9/25 - Girls' Volleyball - Calvary @ Zion, SF
9/27 - Hot Lunch - Pizza
9/27 - Girls' Volleyball - Calvary @ St. John
9/28 - Mr. Science Assembly (9am - Preschool-2nd; 10am - 3rd-8th)
9/28 - Accreditation (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress, Calvary Club Available)
9/28 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Night 6th-8th Gr (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm)
9/30 - Fellowship Sunday Church Service & 7th/8th Grade Partners in Worship (9am) - Brown Bag Lunch to follow service
9/30 - 'The Experience' Youth Group 9th-12th Gr. - Target Scavenger Hunt (5-8pm)

Save the Date:
10/5 - Field Trip - Preschool to Pumpkin Patch
10/6 - Boys' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace)
10/6-10/7 - Calvary's 1st Annual Fall Craft Fair

10/9-10/12 - Outdoor Ed (7th & 8th Grade)
10/10 - Cougar Parent Meeting (6pm in the Parish Hall)
10/13 - Girls' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace)
10/15-10/19 - Book Fair (Parish Hall - Times TBA)
10/18 - Fall Picture Day
10/19 - Accreditation & End of 1st Quarter - 42 days (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress)
10/20 - Calvary Rummage Sale (Times TBD)
10/23 - Dining for Dollars @ Rigatoni's
10/25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:15pm-8pm)

10/26 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Calvary Club Available)
10/31 - Field Trip - 5th/6th to Marine Science Institute
 

 

Featured Articles
CLS Logo T-Shirts & Sweatshirts
School Logo 2012-13
If you would like to purchase a Calvary T-shirt or sweatshirt, please click on the link below and print out the order form.  We have children and adult sizes in different colors.  If we do not have your size/color in stock, we can order it. Please send form and money or check to the office.  Due date is 10/5.
Volunteer to work with the Yearbook 2012-2013
Yearbook Image
School has started!  There's going to be a lot of activities so that means there's going to be a lot of photos.  Yearbook could still use more volunteers.  Earn PPP Hours while having fun!  If you would like to help with creating the yearbook, please contact the school office.
Updated School Handbook on Website


Please take a moment to click on the link and review the updated CLS Parent/Student Handbook.  Some of the areas that have been changed include:  the Parent Participation Program (PPP), Discipline and the  Lunch program.  The Handbook will be placed on the website for easy access during the school year.   
Fall Craft Fair -
Oct. 6th & 7th

fall pumpkins
Tables are still available, $30 for a 6-foot table; and $40 for an 8-foot table.  Funds raised from the table rentals and raffle tickets will go to the Scholarship Fund. 

Raffle tickets went  home with your child.  If you have sold your tickets and would like more, please contact the office. 

Raffle tickets are 2 for a $1.00!  The class with the most tickets sold wins a pizza party
Tickets will be drawn all weekend and you don't need to be present to win!  Winners will win gifts from the Fair!

Join the  

CLS Band  

4th-8th Grades

Calvary is starting its own band.  If you are interested in joining, click on the link below for information, cost and the contract.

CLS Band Info & Contract 2012-13


Be Sure to Sign
in to Engrade

As we get further into the school year, it is important to log in to Engrade every few days to check your child's progress. 

If you do not have a log-in or are having difficulty with the website, please call the school office. 


Still Looking for Volunteers for
these Jobs! 
Announcement Board  - 1 individual to change the messages on our board

Auction Committee - sign up to help plan, organize and set up the auction.  Meeting date/time will be announced next week.

Library - 1 individual to work in the Library Thursday mornings from 8:45 - 11am.

Ink Toner Recycling - 2 more individuals needed to take empty toner cartridges to Staples once a month

If you can help in any of these areas, please contact the
school office.

Gift Cards (Scrip)
for Sale

Gift Card Image
Calvary sells a variety of gift cards, also known as scrip.  You receive the full value of the gift card, and the vendor sends a percentage back to the school.  You can purchase gift cards from 7:30am - 4pm Monday - Friday. 

There are many vendors to choose from: 

-Starbucks
-Arco
-Chevron
-Red Lobster
-Black Angus
-Walmart
-Target
-iTunes
 
And many, many others!  Stop by or call  and we can have your order ready for you.

 
Cougar Parent Corner - Sponsored by the CPA


 
CPA Fall Car Wash 2012
Cougar Car Wash - Sat. Sept 22nd 9am - 3pm

We still need volunteers!

Stop by to help for an hour or two or swing by to get your car washed!  Click on the link for more details.

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Parking Lot Rules & Regulations

Please observe all safety rules when driving in and out of the parking lot.

  1. ENTER: Via Arriba
  2. Follow parking lot attendants & arrows on parking lot.
  3. Drive slowly and watch carefully. Parking lot speed is 5mph or less.
  4. Stop in designated parking areas only.
  5. Parents of PS-3rd grade students are to park and walk children to and from classrooms.
  6. Students in Grades 4th-8th are required to walk to class in designated areas only.
  7. Bikes and other transportation devices are to be walked to and from designated areas.
  8. EXIT: Via Magdalena

Attendance & Gates

Being prompt and in attendance for school days is the foundation to a child's education.

To ensure the safety of our students, the following schedule will be adhered to:

 

AM Classroom Doors: 8:15-8:30 ....... AM Gates: 7:00-8:35

PM Classroom Doors: 3:00-3:10 ....... PM Gates: 2:50-3:10

 

Students who arrive on campus before 8:10 am will be checked into Calvary Club (CLS Extended Care). Students who arrive after 8:30 am will be directed to check in with the school office to receive a tardy slip for entrance into the classroom.

Students who are not involved in after school activities will be checked into Calvary Club at 3:10 pm.

 

Thank you for your understanding and assistance in ensuring the safety of your children.