Jan 27, 2012

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Calvary Lutheran School                 and Church           Cross Connection                                             January 27, 2012 In This Issue Clean-Up Work Party Open House PPP Opportunity Spelling Bee Results Re-Enrollment Packets Sports Corner Prayer Box The Experience OWLYouth Group _____________ Report Cards If you have not gotten your child's report card, please stop by the school office to pick it up. Calvary School Calendar Upcoming Events    January 1/27 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Group - Grades 6,7,8 (6pm-8pm - Youth Rm.) 1/28 - Clean-Up Work Party (9am-noon) ***Need Volunteers*** 1/29 - Church - 6th Grade Partners in Worship (10am) 1/29 - Baked Potato Bonanza (directly following church service) 1/29 - 'The Experience' Youth Group - 9th-12th Grades (6pm-8pm in Youth Rm.) February  2/1 - Open House Academic & Art Fair (6:30pm-8:00pm) 2/5 - Church Service - Traditional (8am) 2/5 - Sunday School - Adults & Children (9:30am) 2/5 - Church - 3rd/4th Grade Partners in Worship (10:45am) 2/5 - 'The Experience' Youth Group - 9th-12th Grades (6pm-8pm in Youth Rm.) 2/7 - Field Trip - 7th Grade to SF MOMA 2/7 - Varsity Basketball - Boys Only - Calvary @ Grace (@ Redmorton) 2/7 - Cougar Parent Association Meeting (CPA) (7pm - Parish Hall) 2/8 - 3rd/4th Grades Lead Chapel (8:40am) 2/9 - Varsity Basketball - Prince of Peace @ Calvary 2/10 - Field Trip - Preschool to Post Office 2/10 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Group - Service Project - Clean up the Marina-Time TBD (6th-8th Grade) 2/12 - Church Service - Traditional (8am) 2/12 - Sunday School - Adults & Children (9:30am) 2/12 - Church Service - Contemporary Service (10:45) 2/13 - Varsity Basketball - Zion SF @ Calvary (@ Prince of Peace) 2/14 - Varsity Basketball - Calvary @ Redeemer (@ Redmorton)  2/16 - Field Trip - Kindergarten to Dentist's Office 2/16 - Varsity Basketball - Boys Only - Zion Piedmont @ Calvary (@ POP)             For those of you who do not have a computer, there will be photo-copied versions in the school office. Please feel free to stop by and pick one up.  It is our hope that this will be an advantage to you as you work to keep up with your family's busy schedule.  This e-mail can be sent to your work address or home address--which ever you prefer!    Clean-Up Calvary Work Party - Tomorrow  Sat. 1/28  9am-12noon   Help us sparkle for our upcoming Open House!  Bring a smile and a few cleaning supplies. Cleaning opportunities include:   - washing windows -sweeping -cobweb busting -dusting Enjoy fun & fellowship while working off PPP Hours.      No prior sign up needed!     Come to Calvary's Open House Art & Academic Fair Wednesday Feb. 1st - 6:30pm - 8pm Bring your family and friends to see your child's art and academic accomplishments.  Visit other classrooms, see science projects in the Parish Hall, stop in for refreshments in the Conference Room (located in the school office) and check out the art on display.   Earn 1 PPP Hour for Baked Goodies Sign up to bring 3-4 dozen cookies, brownies or other bite-sized treats for Open House.  Treats can be homemade or store-bought; contact the school office to sign up.   Spelling Bee Results Here are the top spellers by grade: 6th Grade - Brian Sally - 6th-8th Grade Division Winner                                               and School Champion!!!!  Congratulations Brian! 8th Grade - Sarah Badawi - 6th-8th Grade Division Runner Up &                                                   Top Speller in 8th grade class. 7th Grade - Javier Putnam - Top Speller in 7th grade class. 5th Grade - Cori DeTurk - 4th-5th Grade Division Winner &                                                  Top Speller in 5th grade class. 4th Grade - Olivia Sally - 4th-5th Grade Division Runner Up &                                                 Top Speller  in 4th grade class. 3rd Grade - Ryann Ferguson - 1st-3rd Grade Division Winner &                                                          Top Speller in 3rd Grade. 2nd Grade - Riley Hicks - 1st-3rd Grade Division Runner Up &                                                  Top Speller in 2nd grade class. 1st Grade - Seth Putnam - Top Speller in 1st grade class. Thank you to all for participating in the Spelling Bee! Re-Enrollment Packets Re-Enrollment Packets will available for pick up in the back parking lot after school next Wednesday, 2/1.  Be sure to review your packet as soon as you receive it to take advantage of special incentives this year!   Sports Corner Congratulations to the Calvary Boys Varsity Basketball Team for the second place finish in the 26th annual Mission Peak Basketball Tournament held in Fremont. The boys opened the tournament with wins over Kimber Hills of Fremont and Redeemer of Redwood City before falling to Prince of Peace in overtime in the final game. Calvary led early in the fourth period but Prince of Peace fought back and tied the game at the end of regulation. In overtime both teams fought hard and there was great fan support throughout the tournament. We would like to thank all of you that attended and showed such enthusiasm, but also remind you that we must be respectful in our exuberance.   Student & Family Prayers The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week: Andrea Short (Preschool) Brian Sally (5th Grade) Trevor Contier (8th Grade) Over the course of the next week our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer.   The Experience   Fun & Fellowship for 9th - 12th Grades Sunday Evenings 6pm-8pm in the Youth Room   The Experience - January Calendar OWL Youth Group      'One With the Lord' Fun & Fellowship for 6th - 8th Grades - Every other Friday (6pm - 8pm)  OWL Calendar Sept-Jan 2011-12 OWL Calendar Feb-June 2012   Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo,  CA  94580 510-278-2598 www.calvaryslz.org   "Where all students are honored!"

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"Baked Potato Bonanza" Dear Calvary Families,   Join us on Sunday, January 29 at our 10am Fellowship service where our 6th Gr. Partners in Worship perform a skit "Seeking What Was Lost".  Following the service we will have a "Baked Potato Bonanza" with all the trimmings, salad and dessert.   SEE YOU THERE! CLS Open House & Art/Academic Fair Weds., February 1st    6:30-8pm [www.calvaryslz.org]

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Jan 20, 2012

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Calvary Lutheran School                 and Church           Cross Connection                                             January 20, 2012 In This Issue Clean-Up Work Party The Experience-Foosball! Dance Classes Start Monday Prayer Box Submit Your Photos Funds from Fresh & Easy Calvary Club Info OWLYouth Group Save the date!  Wed. Feb 1st is our Open House,  Art & Academic Fair We would love to invite your whole family and all your friends, so turn in names & addresses to your child's teacher and we will mail them a personal invitation! Calvary School Calendar Upcoming Events    January 1/20 - End of 2nd Quarter (47 days) 1/22 - Church Service - Tradional (8am) 1/22 - Sunday School - Adults & Children (9:30am) 1/22 - Church Service - Contemporary (10:45am) 1/22 - 'The Experience' Youth Group - Foosball Tournament 9th-12th Grades (5pm-8pm in Youth Rm.) 1/23 - Varsity Basketball - Calvary @ Zion, SF 1/24 - Varsity Basketball - OSL @ Calvary 1/26 - Varsity Basketball - Redeemer @ Calvary 1/27 - Accreditation Day (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress) 1/27 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Group - Grades 6,7,8 (6pm-8pm - Youth Rm.) 1/28 - Clean-Up Work Party (9am-noon) 1/29 - Partners in Worship - 6th Grade (10am) 1/29 - Church - 6th Grade Partners in Worship (10am) 1/29 - 'The Experience' Youth Group - 9th-12th Grades (6pm-8pm in Youth Rm.) February  2/1 - Open House Academic & Art Fair (6:30pm-8:00pm) 2/3 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Group - Grades 6th-8th (6pm-8pm - Youth Rm.) 2/5 - Church Service - Traditional (8am) 2/5 - Sunday School - Adults & Children (9:30am) 2/5 - Church - 3rd/4th Grade Partners in Worship (10:45am) 2/5 - 'The Experience' Youth Group - 9th-12th Grades (6pm-8pm in Youth Rm.) 2/7 - Varsity Basketball - Boys Only - Calvary @ Grace (@ Redmorton) 2/8 - 3rd/4th Grades Lead Chapel (8:40am) 2/9 - Varsity Basketball - Prince of Peace @ Calvary 2/10 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Group - Service Project - Clean up the Marina-Time TBD (6th-8th Grade)              For those of you who do not have a computer, there will be photo-copied versions in the school office. Please feel free to stop by and pick one up.  It is our hope that this will be an advantage to you as you work to keep up with your family's busy schedule.  This e-mail can be sent to your work address or home address--which ever you prefer!      Clean-Up Calvary Work Party  Sat. 1/28  9am-12noon   Help us sparkle for our upcoming Open House!  Bring a smile and a few cleaning supplies.  Enjoy fun & fellowship while working off PPP Hours.      Sign up in the school office.  The Experience   Fun & Fellowship for 9th - 12th Grades Sunday Evenings 6pm-8pm in the Youth Room Come for the Foosball Tournament 1/22 - 5pm-8pm    The Experience - January Calendar Destined to Dance - Classes start Monday, 1/23 ***Jazz, Hip-Hop, Praise Dance, Modern, Ballet, Zumba & Creative Dance***     It's not too late to sign up.  Please see below links for details and registration. Destined to Dance Registration Form Destined to Dance Studio Info  An informational meeting for parents will be set up in the very near future.  Check the next Cross Connection for the date/time. Student & Family Prayers The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week: Kyle Leung (Preschool) Taylor Hanekamp (5th Grade) Karl Mena (8th Grade) Over the course of the next week our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer.   THE YEARBOOK NEEDS YOUR PHOTOS! It's January already and your child might have been to fieldtrips, chapel/partners in worship, volleyball, basketball or parties. Wouldn't you like to have your child's school memories in the yearbook? Then submit them to the yearbook! There are 3 ways to submit them: 1. Bring your media (memorycard/USB/CD/photos/other form) to the school office. 2. Upload them to the school website, www.calvaryslz.org. Click "Share Your Photos & Videos". 3. Email them to yearbook@calvaryslz.org. Remember to submit ASAP after the event! THANK YOU! The Yearbook Crew   Fresh & Easy - A Fun & Fruitful Fundraiser! The numbers are in, and Fresh & Easy proved to be an easy and fun fundraiser. Shop for Schools Total - $347  Thank you to all who brought in receipts. Calvary Shopping Night Total - $412.62  Thank you to all who came to help and shop for our school. Our Grand Total Profit = $759.62!!!!    GREAT JOB CALVARY!   Calvary Club Treats!    Cupcakes on Tuesday, 1/24 Nachos on Thursday, 1/26  OWL Youth Group      'One With the Lord' Fun & Fellowship for 6th - 8th Grades - Every other Friday (6pm - 8pm)  OWL Calendar Sept-Jan 2011-12 OWL Calendar Feb-June 2012   Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo,  CA  94580 510-278-2598 www.calvaryslz.org   "Where all students are honored!"

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Jan 12, 2012

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Calvary Lutheran School                 and Church           Cross Connection                                             January 12, 2011 In This Issue E-Waste Fundraiser OWLYouth Group No School Monday Handbell Schedule Update Annual Spelling Bee Calvary Club Info Box Tops Due Child ID Cards Prayer Box School Directory Update Lost and Found The Experience Calvary School Calendar Upcoming Events      January 1/11-1/14 - Varsity Basketball - Mission Peak Tournament  1/13 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Group - Grades 6,7,8 (6pm-8pm - Youth Rm.)  1/15 - Church Service - Traditional (8am)  1/15 - Sunday School - Adults & Children (9:30)  1/15 - Church Service - Contemporary (10:45am)  1/15 - 'The Experience' Youth Group - 9th-12th Grades (6pm-8pm - Youth Rm.)  1/16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed - No School or Calvary Club  1/17 - Field Trip - 5th Grade to the Marine Science Institute Tide Pool Expedition  1/17 - Field Trip - 1st & 2nd Grades to S.F. Symphony 1/17 - Varsity Basketball - Calvary @ St. John  1/18 - 6th Grade Leads Chapel (8:40am) 1/19 - Varsity Basketball (Boys only) - Calvary @ Zion, Piedmont 1/20 - Spelling Bee (see article below for times) 1/20 - End of 2nd Quarter (47 days) 1/22 - Church Service - Tradional (8am) 1/22 - Sunday School - Adults & Children (9:30) 1/22 - Church Service - Contemporary (10:45am) 1/22 - 'The Experience' Youth Group - Foosball Tournament 9th-12th Grades (5pm-8pm in Youth Rm.) 1/23 - Varsity Basketball - Calvary @ Zion, SF 1/24 - Varsity Basketball - OSL @ Calvary 1/26 - Varsity Basketball - Redeemer @ Calvary 1/29 - Partners in Worship - 6th Grade (10am) 1/29 - 'The Experience' Youth Group - 9th-12th Grades (6pm-8pm in Youth Rm.) 1/27 - Accreditation Day (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress) 1/27 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Group - Grades 6,7,8 (6pm-8pm - Youth Rm.) 1/28 - Clean-Up Work Party (9am-noon)             For those of you who do not have a computer, there will be photo-copied versions in the school office. Please feel free to stop by and pick one up.  It is our hope that this will be an advantage to you as you work to keep up with your family's busy schedule.  This e-mail can be sent to your work address or home address--which ever you prefer!      E-Waste Fundraiser This Sat., 1/14 9am-4pm      We need volunteers!!!!  Half of the school year is over, have you completed half  (10) of your PPP Hours? Don't wait till the last minute to do them.   If you aren't able to help, stop by and drop off some of your old electronics.     Click on the link below for details. E-Waste Collection Fundraiser - January 2012 OWL Youth Group - Update for Tonight, 1/13  'One With the Lord' Youth Group will meet in Fremont at Prince of Peace to support the Varsity Basketball Team in the Mission Peak Tournament.  Go Cougars!    Fun & Fellowship for 6th - 8th Grades  (6pm - 8pm)   OWL Calendar Sept-Jan 2011-12 OWL Calendar Feb-June 2012  No School Monday 1/16   Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observed   There is no school next Monday, 1/16.  Enjoy the day off while remembering and celebrating the life and achievements of  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  A Schedule Change for Handbell Choirs New Song Chimes will now meet on Wed. 7:30am - 8:10am Calvary Ringers will now meet on Fri. 7:30am - 8:10 These changes will begin starting next week (Jan. 16th)   The Annual Spelling Bee Friday, January 20th Click on the link for times and details.  The Spelling Bee 2011-12 Destined to Dance - Classes start Monday, 1/23 ***Jazz, Hip-Hop, Praise Dance, Modern, Ballet, Zumba & Creative Dance***     It's not too late to sign up.  Please see below links for details and registration. Destined to Dance Registration Form Destined to Dance Studio Info  An informational meeting for parents will be set up in the very near future.  Check the next Cross Connection for the date/time. Calvary Club Highlight   Treats on Tuesday, 1/17 - Birthday Cupcakes! Yum! Box Tops It's that time again!  Send your box tops to your child's class no later than Wednesday, 1/18.  Continue to check that the expiration date has not passed.  The class with the most box tops will receive a baked treat.  Thank you for your support.  Calvary received a check for $287.30 from Box Tops.  Way to go, Calvary!   Don't Forget to Pick Up Your Child's ID Card Parents - pick up your child's Childsafe ID Card in the school office.  These picture ID cards are courtesy of Lifetouch Photography.    Calvary Student Receives National Recognition The National Young Scholars Program recently recognized William Misinale (4th) for demonstrating academic excellence, leadership potential and maturity even at a young age. William attended a special 6-day program in Los Angeles.  Congratulations William!   Student & Family Prayers The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week: Savannah DeLaMater (Preschool) Alex Fernandez (1st Grade) Kyle Pusich (2nd Grade) Richard Atthowe (8th Grade) Over the course of the next week our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer.                            Updated Address for the Patino Family Janet Patino - 5th  Stephanie Patino - 7th 3762 Lorena Ave. #9 Castro Valley 94546 Please update your school directory.      Lost and Found  Just a reminder that Calvary has a Lost & Found box.  If you find that your child is missing any clothing, lunch boxes or other items, please contact the school office.  Any unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity by the end of each month. The Experience   Fun & Fellowship for 9th - 12th Grades Sunday Evenings 6pm-8pm in the Youth Room Save the date!  Foosball Tournament 1/22 - 5pm-8pm The Experience - January Calendar   Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo,  CA  94580 510-278-2598 www.calvaryslz.org   "Where all students are honored!"

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