Mar 8, 2013

March 8, 2013 Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Calvary Upcoming Events; please mark your calendar. March 3/8 - 'One With the Lord' (OWL) Jr High Youth Group (6pm-8pm - Youth Rm) 3/10 - Church (9am) "Re"  Neh. 8-9; 5th/6th Partners in Worship, Adult Bible Study & Children's Sunday School following service 3/10 - Kindergarten Fairy Tale Ball (6pm-7:15pm in the Parish Hall) 3/12 - Field Trip - Kindergarten to Hayward Fire Dept 3/13 - Lenten Service (7pm) & Soup Supper (5:45pm) 3/15 - Hot Lunch - Lumpia & Pansit 3/15 - Field Trip - 1st/2nd to Jelly Belly Factory 3/18-3/22 Achievement Tests 3/19 - Dining for Dollars - Mimi's (11am-9pm; flyers to come) 3/22 - Hot Lunch - Pizza 3/23 - Calvary 9th Annual Dinner & Auction - Luau!  (5pm-10pm) 3/28 - Maundy Thursday (Chapel - 2pm & Worship - 7pm) 3/29 - Early Registration Deadline for 4% off Total Tuition    3/29 - Good Friday (No School, No Calvary Club) 3/29 - Tenebrae Worship Service (7pm)  3/31 - Easter SONrise Service(6:30am) 3/31 - Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast (between services) 3/31 - Easter Service (9am)   April  4/1-4/7 - Easter Break (School resumes 4/8) 4/9 - Field Trip - Kindergarten to Dr. Hall Orthodontics   Nor Cal Boys Basketball Tournament The Calvary Boys entered the 39th annual LSAA Northern California Boys Round Ball Tournament as the 2nd seed in a field of 18. In their first game on Friday they faced off against St. Luke of Santa Rosa.Calvary led early in the game and never looked back as they coasted to 61 to 39 victory.     In the morning game on Saturday, the boys faced arch rival Prince of Peace. Employing a pressure defense to help keep the Patriots at bay, and a surging offense led by Robert Brue and London Penland, Calvary went on to an easy 16 point win.   The evening game pitted the Cougars against the number one seed in the tournament, powerhouse Zion Piedmont. Calvary knew the challenge ahead as no opponent has stayed within 30 points of the Lions all year. Even more impressive is that Zion has won this tournament 7 of the last 8 years. The game was close in the first half as Calvary matched Zion basket for basket. At half time Zion lead was only 4 points, 27 to 23. Things turned in the second half as Zion's speed was simply to much for the Cougars, as Piedmont eventually wore the Calvary boys down, winning by 22. Final Zion, Piedmont 63 to 41.   The loss put Calvary in a position to play in a semi final game on Sunday. The third place trophy game matched another Bay Area league competitor, St Johns of Napa. Both teams came out shooting in the first half as they went back and forth down the floor. St. John's went on a late 2nd quarter spurt to take a half-time lead and were looking very confident in their play. The second half was more of the same story as the Cougars and Eagles came out trading baskets the whole third quarter. In the fourth, foul trouble got the best of Calvary and St. Johns began to pull away quickly. The stunned Cougars could not regroup fast enough to slow the Eagles down as they ran on to victory. Leading the way for Calvary was Robert Brue with a game high 25 points. (Final Score St Johns 57-39) Of note: Robert Brue of Calvary was named to the All Tournament Team.   Congratulations to our boys for an excellent tournament....   Featured Articles Spring Ahead   This Weekend    Don't forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour Sunday morning!   Soup Supper & Lenten Service       Join us for a Soup Supper and Lenten Service this Wed. March 13th. Soup supper is served at 5:45 and consists of several varieties of soups or chilies, legendary garlic bread and a variety of desserts.  There is a free-will donation for the Sr. High Youth Group for serving. After dinner, stroll over to church for our Lenten Service with our new Pastor Kelly.      15 Days to the Luau! Get your tickets NOW!   Don't forget to purchase your tickets to Calvary's 9th Annual Dinner & Auction Luau, on Sat. March 23rd 5pm-10pm at the San Leandro Girls' & Boys' Club!  Adult tickets - $30 Children's tickets - $15 Call the office to help wrap baskets for the silent auction or help decorate the hall.  It's a lot of fun! Watch for the auction raffle tickets that will be going home with your child soon.     Donate Easter Candy & Plastic Eggs for PPP Hrs    Donate Easter eggs or Easter candy for Calvary's Easter Egg Hunt on Easter morning and earn PPP hours. Celebrate with us March 31st, Easter morning: SONrise Service-6:30am Traditional Service-9am Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast between services!  Register for 2013-14  Now To Save $$           Don't miss the opportunity to save money by registering early.  You can register by March 29th and still get 4% off your total tuition! Don't forget-- Every new family that enrolls as a result of your referral is $250 off your tuition.   Dining for Dollars Mimi's! Buy Scrip Before You Dine!    Stop by Mimi's for Lunch or Dinner on Tuesday, March 19th from 11am - 9pm. Flyer to come! Stop by the office to buy scrip gift cards for Mimi's and the school earns even more!   Hearts and Hands Ministry   Jan Kreger, one of Calvary's church members, has graciously offered to coordinate Calvary's Hearts & Hands Ministry. This ministry will match meals, rides or in-home care relief with families that need them. To volunteer a meal, a ride or a few hours sitting with an individual, please call Jan @ 510-278-9167. For more details, click on the flyer) Hearts & Hands No Librarian at CLS    As of Thursday, 3/14, Calvary has no librarian. If your child enjoys using Calvary's library, you may want to consider volunteering. This is a fun opportunity that gives back with happy faces and big smiles. Contact the school office for details.