August 10, 2012

Calvary Lutheran School                 and Church           Cross Connection   Back-to-School Preview                                             August 10, 2012   A Peek at Upcoming Events at Calvary                   Important Dates:    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)            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.  Following the service:            Puppets of Praise   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 (10:15-10:30am)  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!"