Dec 21, 2012

December 21, 2012 Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Here are the upcoming events at Calvary.  Be sure to mark your calendar. December: 12/21 - The Experience Sr. High Youth Group "Winter Lock-In" Party (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.) 12/24-1/4 - Christmas Break (Sign up for Calvary Club) 12/24 - Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service (5pm) 12/25 - Christmas Day Celebration Service (10am) 12/30 - Church Service - Thank You to Pastor Lu 12/31 - New Year's Eve Communion Service (7pm) January: 1/6 - Pastor Installation - Help Us Welcome Pastor Kelly & Pam Smith! 1/7 - School Resumes 1/8 - Boys' Basketball - Calvary @ Prince of Peace (3:30pm) 1/9 - Cougar Parent Association (CPA) Meeting (6pm in the Parish Hall) 1/9-1/12 - Mission Peak Basketball Tournament 1/11 - Hot Lunch - Pizza! 1/12 - Calvary E-Waste (9am-4pm) - Need Volunteers! 1/14 - Boys' Basketball - Redeemer @ Calvary (3:30pm) 1/15 - Boys' Basketball - Calvary @ St. John (3:30) 1/15 - Dining for Dollars - Elephant Bar 1/17 - Boys' Basketball - Calvary @ Zion Piedmont (3:30pm) 1/18 - Field Trip - 7th/8th Grade to Monterey Bay Aquarium 1/18 - End of 2nd Quarter (48 days) Join Us in Thanking Pastor Lu & His Wife Norma Sunday, December 30th @ 9am Fellowship & Refreshments following the Service                __________________________________________________________ Join Us in Welcoming Pastor Kelly & His Wife Pam     Sunday, December 6th @ 9am for Church        And again @ 4pm for the Installation;       A lasagne dinner will follow the installation. Call the office to RSVP _______________________________________________ Merry Christmas from Calvary Lutheran School!      Featured Articles Gift Cards for your New Year's Plans  We have an amazing selection of gift cards (scrip) available for purchase in the church office-- Movie tickets, Red Lobster, Appleby's, Olive Garden and many more.   Click on the link below to see the list of what we carry in house, and the list of what we can order.  Gift Card List - In House Gift Card List - Special Order Cheerleading  Coach     Opportunity     Calvary is looking for a volunteer to lead our Calvary Cougar Cheerleaders. If you have some experience in cheerleading or just have a desire to coach Cheerleading, please call the school office or speak to Mr. Souza. This rewarding position will fulfill all 20 of your PPP Hours!  Dining for Dollar$ - Elephant Bar   Calvary's next Dining for Dollars will be Tuesday, Jan. 15th all day  Save the Date!   (Flyer to come) Postage Stamps Needed for Auction Letters  Donate a book of stamps for the Auction Committee and earn 1 PPP Hour.   Drop off stamps in the school office.   Gently Used Uniforms       Calvary's Gently Used Uniform Closet is overflowing! Be sure to stop by and check out the inventory.  There are many sizes and it's free!    Enriched Student Experience The ESE Program will provide individual or small group assistance to children requiring support with their math and literacy skills in the regular educational program. The assistance is provided to children in grades K-8 who demonstrate a need for support as assessed through the standardized tests and teacher recommendations.  Children who fall below established minimum levels of proficiency, those in need of immediate reinforcement of academic studies, or who just need additional small group assistance are considered candidates for this program.    ESE...continued Unique instructional approaches may include: review and reinforcement of essential skills concrete examples multisensory techniques modified materials consistency in approach structured learning environment technology If you are interested in joining our parents who care ESE program, please contact the school office at 510) 278-2598. (*PPP Opportunity)