Saturday, February 25, 2012

Feb 24, 2012




       Calvary Lutheran School  

 

            and Church 

 

 

     Cross Connection

 

                         

                February 24, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In This Issue
Parent Meeting-March 6th
Tuition News
RSVP to Calvary
Tuition Fees
National Lutheran Schools Week
Join the CPA
Calvary Club Highlights
New Socks & Old Bibles - Extended Deadline
Lenten Services
Prayer Box
The Experience
OWLYouth Group
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Calvary School Calendar
Upcoming Events   
February 
2/24 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Night @ Sky High
2/26 - Church Service - Traditional (8am)
2/26 - Sunday School - Adults & Children (9:30am)
2/26 - Church Service - Contemporary (10:45am)
2/26 - 'The Experience' Youth Group (9th-12th Grades @ 6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.)
2/27 - Varsity Basketball - Calvary @ OSL
 
2/29 - Wednesday Soup Supper (5:45 in the Parish Hall)
2/29 - Lent Service (7pm) 
 
March  
3/1 - Varsity Basketball - Boys Only - Calvary @ St. Philip
3/2 - Field Trip - Kindergarten & 7th to Tilden Park - Rescheduled - Date TBD
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)     
                        
 
 


"What's New To Do?"

Calvary's Exciting Future Enriching Student Experiences

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

 

Don't miss this opportunity to hear about all of the exciting new things

in Calvary's future.

 

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!

 

 

TUITION NEWS

 

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

 

February 1                          Re-enrollment (returning families only)

February 15                        Open enrollment to church members and families

                                            who have had students in attendance in the past

February 22                        Enrollment is opened to the general public

February 1-29                     3% tuition reduction for early enrollment

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

 

3% off

 Registered

by Feb. 29

 

          2% off

  Registered by    March  31

½ Day Pre-School (8:30-11:45)

$375.00

$4500

$4365

$4410

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

$541.67

$6500

$6305

$6370

Kindergarten - 8th grade

$541.67

$6500

$6305

$6370

2nd child discount

$520.83

$6250

$5557

$5674

3rd + child discount

$500.00

$6000

$5320

$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 Feb. 29th: receive a 3% tuition discount

                                  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.

 

Enrollment Priority:

 

  • February 14, 2012: Priority placement is given to all current families through this date. This applies to class placement of currently enrolled students and siblings enrolling for the first time in Preschool through 8th grade.
  • February 15: Enrollment is opened to church members and families who have had students in attendance in the past.
  • February 22: Enrollment is opened to the general public.

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.**

 

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

 
Calvary Club Highlights

Celebrate February Birthdays with Cupcakes - Tuesday 2/28
 
New Socks & Old Bibles
****Deadline Extended****
Calvary will be collecting new socks and new/used bibles for Oroville Rescue Ministries.  Please bring a new package of white socks (any size) or a new or used Bible to your child's teacher before Friday 3/30. 
This is a great opportunity for Calvary to show God's love by helping those less fortunate.
 
Join us for Lent

Lenten Services - Wednesdays @ 7pm
                                   Feb. 29th - March 28
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
 
Student & Family Prayers
The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week:

Carla Aquino (Pre.)
Gabriela Solorzano (K) 
Isaac Diaz (2nd)
William Misinale (4th)
Angel Aguilar (6th)  

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 & 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!"

 


Saturday, February 18, 2012

Feb 17, 2012




       Calvary Lutheran School  

 

            and Church 

 

 

     Cross Connection

 

                         

                February 17, 2012

In This Issue
Parent Meeting PowerPoint
Tuition News
Tuition Fees
Ash Wednesday
January Virtue Awards
National Lutheran Schools Week
Ice Cream Fundraiser
New Socks & Old Bibles
Prayer Box
The Experience
OWLYouth Group
Calvary School Calendar
Upcoming Events   
February 
2/19 - Church Service - Traditional (8am)
2/19 - Sunday School - Adults & Children (9:30am)
2/19 - Church - Contemporary (10:45am)
2/19 - 'The Experience' Youth Group 'Pancake Night' (9th-12th Grade, 6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.)
2/20 - President's Day - No School
2/21 - Varsity Basketball - Boys Only - Calvary @ St. Philip
2/22 - Chapel - Ash Wednesday (8:40) - Donations (socks & bibles) due for Oroville Rescue Missions
2/23 - Varsity Basketball - St. John @ Calvary (@ Prince of Peace)
2/24 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Night @ Sky High
2/26 - Church Service - Traditional (8am)
2/26 - Sunday School - Adults & Children (9:30)
2/26 - Church Service - Contemporary (10:45am)
2/26 - 'The Experience' Youth Group (9th-12th Grades @ 6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.)
2/27 - Varsity Basketball - Calvary @ OSL


March  
3/1 - Varsity Basketball - Boys Only - Calvary @ St. Philip
3/2 - Field Trip - Kindergarten & 7th to Tilden Park
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 - 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.)
3/8 - Field Trip - 2nd Grade to Chabot Space & Science Center      
                  
 
 
If you missed the Parent Information Meeting Last Wednesday 2/15,
please click on the link below for the power point.


TUITION NEWS

 

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

 

February 1                          Re-enrollment (returning families only)

February 15                        Open enrollment to church members and families

                                            who have had students in attendance in the past

February 22                        Enrollment is opened to the general public

February 1-29                     3% tuition reduction for early enrollment

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

 

Preschool - 8th Grade 2012 - 2013 Tuition and Fees

 

 

 

 

12 payments

starting 6/1/12

Annual

Tuition

 

3% off

 Registered

by Feb. 29

 

          2% off

  Registered by    March  31

½ Day Pre-School (8:30-11:45)

$375.00

$4500

$4365

$4410

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

$541.67

$6500

$6305

$6370

Kindergarten - 8th grade

$541.67

$6500

$6305

$6370

2nd child discount

$520.83

$6250

$5557

$5674

3rd + child discount

$500.00

$6000

$5320

$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 Feb. 29th: receive a 3% tuition discount

                                  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.

 

Enrollment Priority:

 

  • February 14, 2012: Priority placement is given to all current families through this date. This applies to class placement of currently enrolled students and siblings enrolling for the first time in Preschool through 8th grade.
  • February 15: Enrollment is opened to church members and families who have had students in attendance in the past.
  • February 22: Enrollment is opened to the general public.

ASH WEDNESDAY

On the first day of Lent, pastors in many churches dip a finger in ashes (often made by burning palm branches from the previous year's Palm Sunday) and make a cross on parishioners' foreheads.

 

God's people have used ashes as a sign of mourning, humiliation and penitence. In the Old Testament, ashes were used as a purification offering. The New Testament speaks of repenting in "sackcloth and ashes" (Luke 10:13, NRSV).

On Ash Wednesday, Christians are pained because our sins-private and public-led to Jesus' death. With repentant hearts, we begin the season of Lent, knowing it leads to resurrection on Easter Sunday.

 

WHY ASH WEDNESDAY?

Traditionally, the Christian church has observed the seven weeks before Easter as a time of penitence and spiritual self-examination.

Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, derives its name from the ancient practice of marking the foreheads of worshipers with ashes from the unused palm branches of the previous year. Ashes historically have had a dual significance.

 

First, they are Old Testament symbols of sadness and humility. Job, in the midst of all his troubles, cried out to God from the ash heap.

The second symbolic meaning of ashes is as a reminder of our mortality. Each of us faces the inevitability of physical death. Our bodies and material possessions eventually will turn to dust and ashes. This is a reminder that we dare not trust in things that crumble. But Lent does not leave us on the ash heap. It begins with Ash Wednesday, but ends with Easter. And Easter proclaims that, through Christ, God resurrects us from our dust and ashes, makes us new creatures and brings life out of death!

 

January Virtue Recognition Awards

 

Courage: Keara Mussack, Erica Ngok, Adileilah Bulabalavu, Seth Putnam, Rochard Holton, MacKenzie Sharp, Yemisi Rucker, Maile Kim, Raeleen Jensen, Riley Hicks, Alejandra Ward, Kyle Pusich, Apolonia Solorzano, Jesse Shulte, Devon Ramirez, Sara Monteiro, Aubrey Gibbs, Alexis Ojeda, Ashleigh Stanton, , Elizabeth Aguilar, Aaron Anene, Kyra De La Cruz, Madison Edwards, Asia Manivanh, Isaac Melendez, William Misinale, Olivia Sally, Hannah Schibler, Sonali Tandel, Danika Dellner, Ryann Ferguson, Nicole Magana,  Rachel Peterson, Jenna DeTurk, Darrel Ng, Jacob Wilkins, Alexis Frybarger

 

2012 Lutheran Schools Week

           March 4-11, 2012

 

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

 

Sunday-March 4:

  • 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 ok to wear if you are participating. If not, you must come in uniform**

 

I Scream! You Scream! We All Scream For Ice Cream!

Support Your Calvary Cheerleaders

After School till 10:00 at Loard's

Wednesday, February 22nd

699 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579

Just mention Calvary when you check out!

 

 

 

New Socks & Old Bibles
Calvary will be collecting new socks and new/used bibles for Oroville Rescue Ministries.  Please bring a new package of white socks (any size) or a new or used Bible to your child's teacher before Wed. 2/22. 
This is a great opportunity for Calvary to show God's love by helping those less fortunate.
 
Student & Family Prayers
The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week:

Haley Alarcon (Pre.)
Joshua Tieu (1st) 
London Penland (7th)
Javier Putnam (7th) 

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  

OWL Youth Group 
'One With the Lord'

Save the Date!  Friday, Feb. 24th is Sky High!

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!"

 


Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Exciting News from Calvary


Calvary Lutheran School News
Dear Calvary Families,
 
We have some exciting things happening at Calvary!!Attached is a link to let you know about the parent informational meeting this evening, February, 15, 2012 at 6pm in the church with FREE Childcare provided:)                                  
What's New at Calvary
 
Support CLS Music Program.  See the link below for details.
This email was sent to teachers@calvaryslz.org by csuppus@calvaryslz.org |  
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