July 31, 2012

Calvary Lutheran School                 and Church           Cross Connection   Back-to-School Preview                                             July 31, 2012   In This Issue VBS! Article Title Article Title Article Title Article Title Article Title PPP Opportunities Article Title Immunizations School Calendar The Experience A Peek at Upcoming Events at Calvary                   Important Dates: 8/3 - Last Day of Summer School 8/6-8/10 - Vacation Bible School (VBS)   8/18 - School Work Party (9am-12:00pm)           E-Waste Pick up (9am-4pm)  8/19 - Teacher/Staff Commissioning and School Kick Off Celebration  8/22 - First day of School (11:30 Dismissal)  9/3 - Labor Day Holiday (No School) 9/4 - Back-to-School Night 5th-8th Grade (6:30-8:00pm) 9/6 - Back-to-School Night Preschool-4th Grade (6:30-8:00pm) 9/28 - Mr. Science Assembly (9am - Pre-2nd, 10am - 3rd-8th) 9/28 - Accreditation (11:30 Dismissal and Free Dress)           Vacation Bible School Starts August 6th!    Stop by the church or school office to pick up a registration card--VBS is 8/6 - 8/10 from 9am - 12pm, with a closing program on 8/10 at 11:30-12:30 followed by a BBQ.                 Click on the link below for more info.   VBS Brochure 2012            (Video Link is non-functional.)    School Beautification Day Saturday, 8/18 from 9am - noon It may sound like work, but there's a whole lot of fun going on!    Bring the family and lend a helping hand as we spruce up for Back-to-School. It's a great way to have fun and get a headstart on your PPP hours, too!     Calvary's 10th Annual Kick-off Celebration   Sunday, August 19 9:00am Worship Service food, fun & fellowship immediately following service ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ If your name begins with... A-L please bring a side dish to share M-Z please bring a dessert to share (CPA will graciously be providing the hot dogs)    We will begin with a special church service at 9:00am where our  principal, Mr. Brauer and the teachers will be commissioned. This means that the staff is being "rededicated" in their service to the Lord and your family for the new school year.               At approximately 10:30am we will be serving a bbq lunch.  Student planners, Bibles, and Hymnals will be sold and the "Gently used" uniforms will also be available.  The classrooms will be open for you to see.  Jump house and water wars for all who wish to           participate. Social time will take place... come and reconnect with your friends and make some new friends! We are currently enrolling new students, tell your friends and neighbors, see you there!   SCHOOL FAMILIES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED   HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!   Cougar Parent Association (CPA) Here are your CPA officers for 2012-13  Diana Alvarez - Chair Tessa Hicks - Co-Chair Michelle Justice - Treasurer Susan Swan - Secretary Thank you ladies, for your time and dedication to our students and school!  You are a blessing!   Get ready for Calvary's Craft Fair October 6th & 7th 10am - 5pm Got a hobby? A little creative flair? Sign up to sell your wares at Calvary's 1st Annual Craft Fair!    Call or stop by the school office to reserve your 6 or 8-foot table for $40. Set up Friday night, 10/5 in the Parish Hall, and enjoy harvest-themed fun and fellowship selling your handmade goods on Saturday and Sunday. Each merchant will be asked to donate 1 item of his/her choice to our Raffle Table.  Raffle tickets will be sold prior to and during the Craft Fair.         All proceeds from table rentals and raffle tickets will go to the Scholarship Fund  to help our families facing financial hardships.     Hot Lunch Goes Retro   Back by popular demand...the Friday Hot Lunch! Due to feedback received from our parents, and the shortage of volunteers able to work hot lunch every day, Calvary has gone back to offering Hot Lunch only on Fridays.  Watch future Cross Connections for the sign up sheet.  Hot Lunch begins 8/31!   We still have great Parent Participation Program (PPP) opportunities available.   Each of these jobs fulfills the 20-hour yearly requirement.   Friday Hot Lunch Program - 2 - 3 individuals to serve meals and sell snacks      Library - 2 individuals to work in the school library     Hot Lunch Towels - 1 individual to launder dish towels weekly    Fundraising Coordinator - 1 individual to organize fundraisers Recycling Ink Cartridges - 8 individuals to take empty toner cartridges to Staples or Office Depot once a month (at your leisure) Lost & Found - 1 individual to go through Lost & Found items monthly Yearbook Staff - Several individuals to collect pictures and work with the yearbook coordinator   Call the school office to sign up for any of these PPP opportunities.    We're bringing back the Auction! Everyone loves a party.  Call or email Cindy in the school office to help brainstorm for next year's party of parties--Calvary's  Auction!  Fun, food and an excuse to spend a little money on yourself while benefitting our kids!  What could be better?  :)      Don't forget to TDAP! Students entering 7th grade need to provide proof of the TDAP immunization before school begins August 22nd. School Calendar for 2012-13 Please print a copy to keep for your records--note the date change for the Fall Book Fair and Fall Pictures. School Calendar - 2012-13   The Experience   Fun & Fellowship for 9th - 12th Grades   Sunday Evenings 6pm-8pm in the Youth Room     The Experience - July-Aug Calendar 2012    Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo,  CA  94580 510-278-2598 www.calvaryslz.org   "Where all students are honored!"

Summer Edition

Calvary Lutheran School                 and Church           Cross Connection   Summer Edition                                             July 6, 2012   In This Issue Calvary's Summer Camp School Calendar VBS! PPP Opportunities Immunizations Yearbook Addendum The Experience ------------------------- Calling all Crafters!   Calvary's Fall Craft Fair is October 6th & 7th Call the school office to reserve a table for $40! A Peek at Upcoming Events at Calvary                   Important Dates: 8/3 - Last Day of Summer School 8/6-8/10 - Vacation Bible School (VBS)   8/18 - School Work Party (9am-12:00pm)  8/19 - Teacher/Staff Installation and School Kick Off 8/22 - First day of School (11:30 Dismissal)  9/3 - Labor Day Holiday (No School) 9/4 - Back-to-School Night 5th-8th Grade (6:30-8:00pm) 9/6 - Back-to-School Night Preschool-4th Grade (6:30-8:00pm) 9/28 - Mr. Science Assembly (9am - Pre-2nd, 10am - 3rd-8th) 9/28 - Accreditation (11:30 Dismissal and Free Dress)            Calvary's Summer Camp going on now!   Flexibility for our parents; fun for our kids! Click on the link for details and to sign up.   Summer School Sign Up 2012 Summer School Brochure - page 1   School Calendar for 2012-13 Please print a copy to keep for your records--note the date change for the Fall Book Fair and Fall Pictures. School Calendar - 2012-13    VBS STARTS AUGUST 6TH!    Stop by the church or school office to pick up a registration card--VBS is 8/6 - 8/10 from 9am - 12pm, with a closing program on 8/10 at 11:30-12:30 followed by a BBQ.               If you are interested in helping please call Sue Ellis @ 888-1407 or the church office, 278-2555 and let us know. You can also sign up on- line by going to the Calvary website. (www.calvaryslz.org)   Click on the link below for more info.   VBS Brochure 2012            (Video Link is non-functional.)    Check out these great Parent Participation Program (PPP) Opportunities -   Each of these jobs fulfills the 20-hour yearly requirement.   Friday Hot Lunch Program - 2 - 3 individuals to serve meals and sell snacks        Library - 2 individuals to work in the school library    Gently Used Uniforms - 1 individual to put away laundered uniforms and organize closet      Hot Lunch Towels - 1 individual to launder dish towels weekly    Fundraising Coordinator - 1 individual to organize fundraisers Recycling Ink Cartridges - 8 individuals to take empty toner cartridges to Staples or Office Depot. Lost & Found - 1 individual to go through Lost & Found items monthly Yearbook Coordinator/Staff - Several individuals to collect pictures and create yearbook  Call the school office to sign up for any of these PPP opportunities. Don't forget to TDAP! Students entering 7th grade need to provide proof of the TDAP immunization before school begins August 22nd. Yearbook Addendum Last chance to submit pictures for the Yearbook Addendum.  Visit our website to download your pictures:   calvaryslz.org The Experience   Fun & Fellowship for 9th - 12th Grades   Sunday Evenings 6pm-8pm in the Youth Room     The Experience - July-Aug Calendar 2012    Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo,  CA  94580 510-278-2598 www.calvaryslz.org   "Where all students are honored!"

eWaste collection Sat Jun 30 9-4

Calvary Lutheran Church & School e-Waste Collection - Saturday, 6/30  9am-4pm Stop by our e-Waste Collection Fundraiser with your old cell phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and wire.  Small fee for recycling printers, copiers, fax machines, VCRs, video games, DVD players, CPUs, telephones, stereos and small appliances. See flyer for details.   E-Waste Flyer for June 2012

FW: Calvary's New School Year

Calvary Lutheran Church and School June 8th, 2012      Dear Families of Calvary Lutheran Church and School,     Please click on the link below to read the letter regarding the New School Year.      Calvary's New School Year 2012-13   In His Service,     Fred E. Brauer CLS, principal

June 1, 2012

Calvary Lutheran School                 and Church           Cross Connection                                             June 1, 2012   In This Issue Principal's Message Field Day Preschool Summer School Box Tops Calvary's Summer Camp A Special Donation A Big Thank You Ora Loma Donation Love for Heroes Prayer Box VBS Volunteer Info The Experience ------------------------- Order your Kamp Kaos DVDs Talent Show DVDs and Preschool Stepping Up/Graduation DVDs  online! Calvary School Calendar Upcoming Events                       June  2 - Graduation Banquet (6pm) 4 - Field Day (10am - 2pm) 5 - Kindergarten Celebration (9:30am) 5 - 8th Grade Graduation (7pm) 6 - End of 4th Quarter (41 days) 6 - Last Day of School (11:30am)     Important Dates: 6/18 - First day of summer school (registration going on now!) 8/3 - Last Day of Summer School 8/6 - VBS Starts 8/12 - VBS Ends 8/18 - School Work Party 8/19 - Teacher/Staff Installation 8/22 - First day of School (11:30 Dismissal)              Principal's Message  Calvary's Commitment to Education Click on the links below to read the messages. CLS Parent Letter 5-31-12 Multi-Grade Information for Parents Field Day Fun - Monday June 4th - 10am-2pm We still need a few more volunteers; call the school office if you can help.   The Preschool Summer Enrichment Program is here! Click on the link below to get the scoop on summer school for our preschoolers, and to sign up.  Spaces are limited, so don't wait.  Children who have not started Kindergarten will be enrolled in Preschool's Summer School Program.  Preschool Summer School Sign Up Sheet 2012 Box Tops   Turn in your box tops to your child's teacher on Monday, June 4th.  The class with the most box tops for the year will receive a free dress pass for Fall!   Check out Calvary's Summer Camp  for K - 8th! Flexibility for our parents; fun for our kids! Click on the links for details and to sign up. Calvary Summer Camp p. 1 Summer School Sign Up 2012 p.2     A Special Donation We would like to thank the Mena Family for assisting in the acquisition of 10 PCs donated by the Oakland Library.   With this special addition, we would like to invite all our IT gurus out there who would like to be part of a CLS IT Team.  Call the school office to sign up.    A Big Thank You To All Our Parent Volunteers:    Hot Lunch Program:  Leah Aguilar, Pamela Tallon, Edna Hendrix, Maria Jensen, Karla Regnier      Library:  Maria Jensen, Lisa Couillard   Gently Used Uniforms - Laundering - Brad Spray   Gently Used Uniforms - Organization - Ana Merrel   Box Tops - Edna Hendrix   Box Tops - Treat Coordinator   Hot Lunch Towels - Laundering - Susie Manivanh   CPA - Renee Peterson, Contessa Rancifer, Maria Jensen, Raquel Monteiro   Fundraising Coordinator - Karla Regnier Fresh 'n' Easy Coordinator - Ana Merrel Offering Counter - Jody Pusich T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Coordinator - Bonnie Sharp Recycling Ink Cartridges - Michelle Justice, Junne Padua Lost & Found - Cindy Jimenez Yearbook Staff - Mr. Henry, Jean Mussack, Patty Jimenez, Joy Kim, Kent Schimke    Thank you to all--your tireless servant hearts and smiles are inspiring! Oro Loma Donation Oro Loma Sanitary District and Waste Department has proudly presented Calvary Lutheran School with a $100 check for participating in the Earth Day Poster Contest.  This donation will be placed in the "Scholarship & Financial Aid Account."   Love For Heroes     Help Support our Military Overseas Calvary Lutheran Church will be supporting our military serving overseas with prayer and periodic care packages.  If you would like to donate to our efforts, or if you have a loved one that you would like to receive a care package, please click on the links below.  Love for Heroes - Letter Love for Heroes - Request Form Love for Heroes - Item Suggestions Student & Family Prayers The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week: Ratumana Bulabalavu (K) Rochard Holton (1st) Graciela Ward (1st) Maile Kim (1st) Cori DeTurk (5th) Joshua Cruz (6th)          Over the course of the next week our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer.   Successful Accreditation The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is pleased to announce that Calvary Lutheran School has been granted a 3-year term of accreditation. Way to go, Calvary! Yearbook Addendum Pictures are still being accepted for the Yearbook Addendum.  Visit our website to download your pictures:   calvaryslz.org We here at Calvary are busy getting ready for this year's VBS. Our 2012 theme is "Sky, Everything is Possible with God." The dates this year will be August 6-10.               To make this as successful as possible, we need lots of people to help and we are hoping that you may want to join us.             There are several areas in which you could help.             We are in need of coordinators in the following areas. PRESCHOOL- leading the children in the preschool age group. Work with the Kindergarten            coordinator and sharing Bible Story time, games and craft time, etc. CRAFTS - coordinate the craft time. I have some ideas for the 5 crafts needed but if you have your own ideas that would be great. PARKING - someone to coordinate a crew to guide cars safely in and out, especially the   first couple days.   Also, we need people to be crew leaders/guides, helpers in kindergarten and preschool, with crafts, snacks, parking, and helpers in Club 789.               If you haven't been a crew leader before it is probably the easiest, yet important way to help. You basically guide 3-5 kids from one station to another. You will listen to the station leaders' promptings and help the kids experience the fun as they go from games, to crafts, to Bible Story etc.               If you are interested in helping please call me-Sue Ellis @ 888-1407 or the church office, 278-2555 and let us know. You can also sign up on- line by going to the Calvary website. (www.calvaryslz.org)               Thank you so much for considering this and we hope to have you join us.                                                                                In Him,                                                                                 Sue Ellis                                                                              (VBS Coordinator)                                                                               510-888-1407   The Experience   Fun & Fellowship for 9th - 12th Grades   Sunday Evenings 6pm-8pm in the Youth Room    The Experience - June Calendar 2012    Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo,  CA  94580 510-278-2598 www.calvaryslz.org   "Where all students are honored!"