Sept 28, 2012

September 28, 2012 Autumn Trees Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Here are the upcoming events at Calvary.  Be sure to mark your calendar. September 9/28 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Night 6th-8th Gr (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/30 - Fellowship Sunday Church Service "Give Christ Living Room" Luke 10:38-42 & 7th/8th Grade Partners in Worship (9am) - Brown Bag Lunch to follow service 9/30 - 'The Experience' Youth Group 9th-12th Gr. - Target Scavenger Hunt (5-8pm) October: 10/4 - Girls' Volleyball - OSL @ Calvary (3:30pm) 10/5 - Field Trip - Preschool to Pumpkin Patch 10/5 - Hot Lunch - Lasagna 10/6-10/7 - Calvary's 1st Annual Fall Craft Fair 10/9-10/12 - Outdoor Ed (7th & 8th Grade) 10/10 - Cougar Parent Meeting (6pm in the Parish Hall) 10/13 - Girls' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace) 10/15-10/19 - Book Fair (Parish Hall - Times TBA) 10/18 - Fall Picture Day 10/19 - Accreditation & End of 1st Quarter - 42 days (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress) 10/20 - Calvary Rummage Sale (9am-3pm) 10/23 - Dining for Dollars @ Rigatoni's 10/25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:15pm-8pm) 10/26 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (8am-12pm; Calvary Club Avail.) 10/29 - Field Trip - 3rd/4th to 3D Geometry/Lawrence Hall of Science 10/31 - Field Trip - 5th/6th to Marine Science Institute     Featured Articles CLS Logo T-Shirts & Sweatshirts This is the last week to order a Calvary T-shirt or sweatshirt. Click on the link below to print out the order form.  We have children and adult sizes in different colors.  If we do not have your size/color in stock, we can order it. Please send form and money or check to the office.  Due date is 10/5.  CLS T-Shirt & Sweatshirt Order Form Great American  Fundraiser - Got Penguins? Don't forget to fill out the coupons for penguins!  For every 3 items your child sells, he/she can pick out a penguin key chain.  Just fill out a coupon from the letter in the fund- raiser packet and send it with your child. The fundraiser order forms and money are due Friday, Oct. 5th.      Updated School Handbook on Website Please take a moment to click on the link and review the updated CLS Parent/Student Handbook.    Some of the areas that have been changed include:  the Parent Participation    Program (PPP), Discipline, the Lunch program and the Yearbook.     The Handbook is on the website for easy access during the school year.    Calvary Lutheran School Handbook 2012-13 Fall Craft Fair - Oct. 6th & 7th Tables are still available, $30 for a 6-foot table; and $40 for an 8-foot table.  Funds raised from the table rentals and raffle tickets will go to the Scholarship Fund.  Raffle tickets went  home with your child.  If you have sold your tickets and would like more, please contact the office.  Raffle tickets are 2 for a $1.00!  The class with the most tickets sold wins a pizza party!  Tickets will be drawn all weekend and you don't need to be present to win!  Winners will win gifts from the Fair! Craft Fair Flyer 2012-12 Join the   CLS Band   4th-8th Grades Calvary is starting its own band.  If you are interested in joining, click on the link below for information, cost and the contract. CLS Band Info & Contract 2012-13 The Experience & One With the Lord   The Experience is our Youth Group for 9th - 12th grades, and One With the Lord or OWL is our Youth Group for 6th - 8th grades.    Click on the links below for each Youth Group's calendar.    Don't miss out on the fun and fellowship!              OWL Calendar 2012-13   The Experience Calendar - October 2012 Cougar Parent Meeting & Auction Meeting - Wed. 10/10 @ 6pm    There will be a Cougar Parent Association (CPA) meeting on Wed. Oct. 10th.  The focus for this meeting will be the upcoming Calvary auction.           Don't miss this chance to help plan and organize the year's biggest party, and get 1 PPP hour for coming.  Our theme this year is:  "Luau!"  Mahalo!     Lost & Found Be sure to check the Lost & Found bin periodically.  There is an accumulation of clothing and lunch bags.     At the end of the month, any items not claimed and without names will be donated to a fellow church.       ______________________________________________________________________ Parking Lot Rules & Regulations Please observe all safety rules when driving in and out of the parking lot. ENTER: Via Arriba Follow parking lot attendants & arrows on parking lot. Drive slowly and watch carefully. Parking lot speed is 5mph or less. Stop in designated parking areas only. Parents of PS-3rd grade students are to park and walk children to and from classrooms. Students in Grades 4th-8th are required to walk to class in designated areas only. Bikes and other transportation devices are to be walked to and from designated areas. EXIT: Via Magdalena Attendance & Gates Being prompt and in attendance for school days is the foundation to a child's education. To ensure the safety of our students, the following schedule will be adhered to:   AM Classroom Doors: 8:15-8:30 ....... AM Gates: 7:00-8:35 PM Classroom Doors: 3:00-3:10 ....... PM Gates: 2:50-3:10   Students who arrive on campus before 8:10 am will be checked into Calvary Club (CLS Extended Care). Students who arrive after 8:30 am will be directed to check in with the school office to receive a tardy slip for entrance into the classroom. Students who are not involved in after school activities will be checked into Calvary Club at 3:10 pm.   Thank you for your understanding and assistance in ensuring the safety of your children.

Sept 21, 2012

September 21, 2012 Autumn Trees Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Here are the upcoming events at Calvary.  Be sure to mark your calendar. September 9/22 - Calvary Car Wash (9am - 3pm) -Still Need Volunteers! 9/23 - Church (9am) - "We Care Because Christ Cares" Mark 9:38-50 9/23 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/25 - Girls' Volleyball - Calvary @ Zion, SF 9/27 - Hot Lunch - Pizza 9/27 - Girls' Volleyball - Calvary @ St. John 9/28 - Mr. Science Assembly (9am - Preschool-2nd; 10am - 3rd-8th) 9/28 - Accreditation (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress, Calvary Club Available) 9/28 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Night 6th-8th Gr (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/30 - Fellowship Sunday Church Service & 7th/8th Grade Partners in Worship (9am) - Brown Bag Lunch to follow service 9/30 - 'The Experience' Youth Group 9th-12th Gr. - Target Scavenger Hunt (5-8pm) Save the Date: 10/5 - Field Trip - Preschool to Pumpkin Patch 10/6 - Boys' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace) 10/6-10/7 - Calvary's 1st Annual Fall Craft Fair 10/9-10/12 - Outdoor Ed (7th & 8th Grade) 10/10 - Cougar Parent Meeting (6pm in the Parish Hall) 10/13 - Girls' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace) 10/15-10/19 - Book Fair (Parish Hall - Times TBA) 10/18 - Fall Picture Day 10/19 - Accreditation & End of 1st Quarter - 42 days (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress) 10/20 - Calvary Rummage Sale (Times TBD) 10/23 - Dining for Dollars @ Rigatoni's 10/25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:15pm-8pm) 10/26 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Calvary Club Available) 10/31 - Field Trip - 5th/6th to Marine Science Institute     Featured Articles CLS Logo T-Shirts & Sweatshirts If you would like to purchase a Calvary T-shirt or sweatshirt, please click on the link below and print out the order form.  We have children and adult sizes in different colors.  If we do not have your size/color in stock, we can order it. Please send form and money or check to the office.  Due date is 10/5.  CLS T-Shirt & Sweatshirt Order Form Volunteer to work with the Yearbook 2012-2013 School has started!  There's going to be a lot of activities so that means there's going to be a lot of photos.  Yearbook could still use more volunteers.  Earn PPP Hours while having fun!  If you would like to help with creating the yearbook, please contact the school office. Updated School Handbook on Website Please take a moment to click on the link and review the updated CLS Parent/Student Handbook.  Some of the areas that have been changed include:  the Parent Participation Program (PPP), Discipline and the  Lunch program.  The Handbook will be placed on the website for easy access during the school year.    Calvary Lutheran School Handbook 2012-13 Fall Craft Fair - Oct. 6th & 7th Tables are still available, $30 for a 6-foot table; and $40 for an 8-foot table.  Funds raised from the table rentals and raffle tickets will go to the Scholarship Fund.  Raffle tickets went  home with your child.  If you have sold your tickets and would like more, please contact the office.  Raffle tickets are 2 for a $1.00!  The class with the most tickets sold wins a pizza party!  Tickets will be drawn all weekend and you don't need to be present to win!  Winners will win gifts from the Fair! Craft Fair Flyer 2012-12 Join the   CLS Band   4th-8th Grades Calvary is starting its own band.  If you are interested in joining, click on the link below for information, cost and the contract. CLS Band Info & Contract 2012-13 Be Sure to Sign in to Engrade As we get further into the school year, it is important to log in to Engrade every few days to check your child's progress.  If you do not have a log-in or are having difficulty with the website, please call the school office.  Still Looking for Volunteers for these Jobs!  Announcement Board  - 1 individual to change the messages on our board Auction Committee - sign up to help plan, organize and set up the auction.  Meeting date/time will be announced next week. Library - 1 individual to work in the Library Thursday mornings from 8:45 - 11am. Ink Toner Recycling - 2 more individuals needed to take empty toner cartridges to Staples once a month If you can help in any of these areas, please contact the school office. Gift Cards (Scrip) for Sale Calvary sells a variety of gift cards, also known as scrip.  You receive the full value of the gift card, and the vendor sends a percentage back to the school.  You can purchase gift cards from 7:30am - 4pm Monday - Friday.  There are many vendors to choose from:  -Starbucks -Arco -Chevron -Red Lobster -Black Angus -Walmart -Target -iTunes   And many, many others!  Stop by or call  and we can have your order ready for you.   Cougar Parent Corner - Sponsored by the CPA   Cougar Car Wash - Sat. Sept 22nd 9am - 3pm We still need volunteers! Stop by to help for an hour or two or swing by to get your car washed!  Click on the link for more details. Calvary Car Wash Fall 2012 ______________________________________________________________________ Parking Lot Rules & Regulations Please observe all safety rules when driving in and out of the parking lot. ENTER: Via Arriba Follow parking lot attendants & arrows on parking lot. Drive slowly and watch carefully. Parking lot speed is 5mph or less. Stop in designated parking areas only. Parents of PS-3rd grade students are to park and walk children to and from classrooms. Students in Grades 4th-8th are required to walk to class in designated areas only. Bikes and other transportation devices are to be walked to and from designated areas. EXIT: Via Magdalena Attendance & Gates Being prompt and in attendance for school days is the foundation to a child's education. To ensure the safety of our students, the following schedule will be adhered to:   AM Classroom Doors: 8:15-8:30 ....... AM Gates: 7:00-8:35 PM Classroom Doors: 3:00-3:10 ....... PM Gates: 2:50-3:10   Students who arrive on campus before 8:10 am will be checked into Calvary Club (CLS Extended Care). Students who arrive after 8:30 am will be directed to check in with the school office to receive a tardy slip for entrance into the classroom. Students who are not involved in after school activities will be checked into Calvary Club at 3:10 pm.   Thank you for your understanding and assistance in ensuring the safety of your children.

Sept 14, 2012

September 14, 2012 Autumn Trees Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Here are the upcoming events at Calvary.  Be sure to mark your calendar. September 9/15 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth BBQ & Water Fun (12noon-2pm) 9/16 - Church Service & Calvary Ringers 9am-"Confess Christ & Live" Mark 8:27-38 9/16 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/17 - Band Meeting (6:30pm in the church) 9/18 - Girls' Volleyball Game - Calvary @ Redeemer (3:30) 9/18 - Dining for Dollars--Porky's (4pm-9pm; Flyer below) 9/19 - Girls' Volleyball Game - Calvary @ St. Philip (3:30) 9/20 - Girls' Volleyball Game - Calvary @ Grace (4:30) 9/22 - Calvary Car Wash (9am - 3pm) 9/23 - Church Service (9am) 9/23 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/28 - Mr. Science Assembly (9am - Preschool-2nd; 10am - 3rd-8th) 9/28 - Accreditation (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress, Calvary Club Available) 9/28 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Night 6th-8th Gr (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/30 - Fellowship Sunday Church Service & 7th/8th Grade Partners in Worship (9am) - Brown Bag Lunch to follow service Save the Date: 10/5 - Field Trip - Preschool to Pumpkin Patch 10/6 - Boys' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace) 10/6-10/7 - Calvary's 1st Annual Fall Craft Fair 10/9-10/12 - Outdoor Ed (7th & 8th Grade) 10/10 - Cougar Parent Meeting (6pm in the Parish Hall) 10/13 - Girls' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace) 10/15-10/19 - Book Fair (Parish Hall - Times TBA) 10/18 - Fall Picture Day 10/19 - Accreditation & End of 1st Quarter - 42 days (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress) 10/20 - Calvary Rummage Sale (Times TBD) 10/23 - Dining for Dollars @ Rigatoni's 10/25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:15pm-8pm) 10/26 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Calvary Club Available)     Featured Articles CLS Logo T-Shirts & Sweatshirts If you would like to purchase a Calvary T-shirt or sweatshirt, please click on the link below and print out the order form.  We have children and adult sizes in different colors.  If we do not have your size/color in stock, we can order it. Please send form and money or check to the office.  CLS T-Shirt & Sweatshirt Order Form Band Meeting - Monday, Sept. 17th @ 6:30pm There will be an informational Band meeting in the church for parents and students in the 4th - 8th grade.  If you are interested in learning to play in a band, or if you can donate an instrument, please attend this meeting. Updated School Handbook Please take a moment to click on the link and review the updated CLS Parent/Student Handbook.  Some of the areas that have been changed include:  the Parent Participation Program (PPP), Discipline and the  Lunch program.  The Handbook will be placed on the website for easy access during the school year.    Calvary Lutheran School Handbook 2012-13 Fall Craft Fair Mark your calendar for Calvary's 1st Annual Craft Fair - Saturday, 10/6 and Sunday, 10/7.  Tables are still available, $30 for a 6-foot table; and $40 for an 8-foot table.  Raffle tickets will go  home with your child Monday, 9/17.  Raffle tickets are 2 for a $1.00!  The class with the most tickets sold will get a pizza party! Craft Fair Flyer 2012-12 Dining for Dollars Calvary's 1st Dining for Dollars will be at Porky's Pizza on Tuesday, 9/18 from 4pm to 9pm.  Bring the attached flyer in and Porky's Pizza will donate 20% of each order back to Calvary.  Dining for Dollars -Porky's Sept 2012 OWL - 'One With the Lord' Youth BBQ - Attention 'Jr. High-ers' Jr. Highers (Grades 6th-8th) come join us for a BBQ and some water fun this Sat. 9/15 - 12noon to 2pm.  Parents are asked to attend this event as there will be an informational meeting also.   OWL Fall BBQ 2012 Calvary Ringers Perform this Sunday! Don't miss the Calvary Ringers playing this Sunday at 9am in the church service. Click on the link to see the names of our amazing Ringers this year! Calvary Ringers 2012-13 1st Quarter Offering The offering collected during Chapel each week will go to the victims of Hurricane Isaac through Lutheran World Relief.  Thank you for giving so that we can give to others in need.     Cougar Parent Corner - Sponsored by the CPA   Cougar Car Wash - Sat. Sept 22nd 10am - 3pm Sign up in the office to help wash cars, bring baked goods or bring car cleaning supplies (suds, buckets, towels, etc.)  All go toward your PPP hours!  Click on the link for more details. Calvary Car Wash Fall 2012 Rummage Sale- Save the Date!  Start going through your garage and setting things aside for the Calvary Rummage Sale on Sat. Oct. 20th.  Details to come!

Calvary Chapel on Thurs Sept 13 this week

Calvary Lutheran Church & School Dear Vanessa,   Chapel will be held this Thursday @ 8:40 AM. Please join us for a message from Mrs. Morlock and to meet our special guests from Michigan. Pastor Kelly Smith & his wife Pamela Blessings to our Calvary Family,   Mr. Brauer Calvary Lutheran Church & School

Sept 7, 2012

September 7, 2012 Autumn Leaves Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Here are the upcoming events at Calvary.  Be sure to mark your calendar. September 9/9 - Church Service & Grandparents Day (9am) "Faith's Test"  [James 2:14-18] 9/9 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/10 - Girls' Volleyball Game - Grace @ Calvary (3:30pm) 9/12 - Cougar Parent Meeting (6pm in the Parish Hall) 9/11 - Chapel & Calvary Ringers play (8:40am) 9/13 - Girls' Volleyball Game - St. John @ Calvary (3:30pm) 9/15 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth BBQ & Water Fun (12noon-2pm) 9/16 - Church Service & Calvary Ringers play (9am) 9/16 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/17 - Band Meeting (6:30pm in the church) 9/18 - Girls' Volleyball Game - Calvary @ Redeemer (3:30) 9/18 - Dining for Dollars--Porky's (4pm-9pm; Flyer below) 9/19 - Girls' Volleyball Game - Calvary @ St. Philip (3:30) 9/20 - Girls' Volleyball Game - Calvary @ Grace (4:30) 9/23 - Church Service (9am) 9/23 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/28 - Mr. Science Assembly (9am - Preschool-2nd; 10am - 3rd-8th) 9/28 - Accreditation (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress, Calvary Club Available) 9/28 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Night 6th-8th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/30 - Fellowship Sunday Church Service & 7th/8th Grade Partners in Worship (9am) - Brown Bag Lunch to follow service Save the Date: 10/6 - Boys' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace) 10/6-10/7 - Calvary's 1st Annual Fall Craft Fair 10/9-10/12 - Outdoor Ed (7th & 8th Grade) 10/13 - Girls' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace) 10/15-10/19 - Book Fair (Parish Hall - Times TBA) 10/18 - Fall Picture Day 10/19 - Accreditation & End of 1st Quarter - 42 days (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress) 10/25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:15pm-8pm) 10/26 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Calvary Club Available)   We will have a special visitor on campus next week!  Be sure to greet and introduce yourself to Pastor Kelly Smith.  He will be here Wednesday 9/14 through Friday, 9/16.   Featured Articles Hot Lunch Helpers We are looking for 2 Hot Lunch Helpers for next Friday, 9/14.  If you can help, please call the school office. 510-278-2598   Volleyball Schedule Be sure to check out our  Girls' Volleyball Team.  Below is a link to the schedule with all the games.  Go Cougars! Girls' Volleyball Schedule 2012 Fall Craft Fair Mark your calendar for Calvary's 1st Annual Craft Fair - Saturday, 10/6 and Sunday, 10/7.  Tables are still available, $30 for a 6-foot table; and $40 for an 8-foot table.  Raffle tickets will go home with your child on Wed, 9/12.  2 raffle tickets for a dollar!  The class with the most tickets sold will get a pizza party! Craft Fair Flyer 2012-12 Dining for Dollars Calvary's 1st Dining for Dollars will be at Porky's Pizza on Tuesday, 9/18 from 4pm to 9pm.  Bring the attached flyer in and Porky's Pizza will donate 20% of each order back to Calvary.  Dining for Dollars -Porky's Sept 2012 Friday Snacks are back! Snack items, fresh-baked cookies and other treats will be sold after Hot Lunch on Fridays (or Thursday if Friday is a half-day). CPA Meeting Wed. 9/12 @ 6pm in the Parish Hall Items for discussion: Rummage sale postponed. Car wash date may change - TBD Interested in Band? There will be an informational Band meeting for parents and students on Monday, 9/17 @ 6:30 in the church.  If you are interested in learning to play in a band, or if you can donate an instrument, please attend this meeting. CLS needs a Fundraising Coordinator Calvary's Fall Fundraiser is right around the corner.  We are still looking for an individual who could coordinate a few fundraisers this year. This job fulfills the 20-hour Parent Participation Program requirement for the school year.  Please call the school office if you can help.  'Families in Faith' Mobile App Click on the link above for a short YouTube video about a smart phone app to help busy Christians.  This app gives Christian parents ideas, tools and conversation starters to keep Jesus as the focus of their families in their daily lives.       Thank you to all of the grandparents and family members who helped us celebrate Grandparents' Day a little early on Wednesday, 9/5.  Our church was filled to the brim with the celebration of some very special people in our children's lives.      Thank you, too, to all of helping hands that made baked goodies for our celebration.  You are a blessing!       Join us Sunday 9/9 @ 9am as we celebrate Grandparents' Day on its actual day.  Children bring your grandparents; Grandparents bring your children!  Refreshments will be served after the service.        WHAT ARE GRANDPARENTS FOR? Grandparents are for stories about things of long ago. Grandparents are for caring about all the things you know... Grandparents are for rocking you and singing you to sleep, Grandparents are for giving you nice memories to keep... Grandparents are for knowing all the things you're dreaming of... But, most importantly of all, grandparents are for love. ~Author Unknown~  7th & 8th Grade Acrostic Poem  Generous Radical Appreciative Nice Dependable Patient Awesome Radiant Exciting Neat Tidy Sincere

FW: Acknowledgement of Grandparents

Calvary Lutheran Church and School 17200 Via Magdalena San Lorenzo, CA 94580 Greetings! Please join us this Sunday, September 9 at our 9:00am Worship Service as we acknowledge grandparents.  Grandparents, bring your children and grandchildren; children, bring your grandparents!!