Enrollment Discount Due Dates

Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena San Lorenzo, CA 94580 510-278-2598 www.calvaryslz.org   Take Advantage of our Early Registration Discounts Get 5% off of your total tuition if you pay the Registration Fee of $275 and turn in your Registration Packet by tomorrow, February 28.  That's $325 off of the tuition amount of $6500!  Can't pay it by tomorrow?  Pay the Registration Fee and turn in your Registration Packet by March 29th and you get 4% off of your total tuition--that's $260!! And if you can pay your tuition in full by June 1st, you receive an additional 2% off your tuition! So get your registration in early, and rack up the discounts!   Keeping You Connected

CLS Cougar Parent Corner - 2/27/13

Cougar Parent Corner The Cougar Parent Association (CPA) Join us for   our next Dining for Dollars   Save the Date!  Mimi's March 19th 11am-9pm ______________    Keep Selling See's! Friday, March 1st is the due date for the See's Easter Candy fundraiser. All profits go toward our school picnic at Little Hills Ranch! Dear Parents and Friends, Join us for Dining for Dollars tomorrow, Thursday Feb., 28th at Chili's in San Leandro, from 11am - 9pm.  Buy Giftcards/Scrip in the office before you go and Calvary will get an additional 11% donated back! And don't forget to bring the flyer! (see attached) 15555 E. 14th St. Suite 366 San Leandro 94578 510-317-0323 (eat in or dine out) www.chilis.com Call ahead for priority seating! Dining for Dollar Flyer - Chilis Cougar Parent Association Calvary Lutheran Church & School

Feb 22, 2013

February 22, 2013 Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Here are the upcoming events at Calvary.  Be sure to mark your calendar. February: 2/22 - One With the Lord (OWL) Jr High Youth Group - Going to Tournament 2/24 - Church (9am) "Whom Do We Serve?" Neh. 5-6:14; Children's Sunday School & Adult Bible Study following service (10:15am) 2/24 - 'The Experience' Sr High Youth Group (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 2/26 - Free Concert - Dave Anderson & Kelly Patten (7pm in the church) 2/27 - Lent Service (7pm) & Soup Supper (5:45pm) 2/28 - Spring Program Tryouts for 1st/2nd Grade (3:15 in the Chapel) 2/28 - Dining for Dollars - Chili's (11am-9pm; flyers to come) 2/28 - Early Registration Deadline for 5% off Total Tuition March: 3/1 - See's Candy Fundraiser Money Due! 3/1 - Hot Lunch - Nacho Boats! 3/5 - Field Trip - 3rd/4th to Oakland Zoo 3/6 - Lent Service (7pm) & Soup Supper (5:45pm) 3/8 - 'One With the Lord' (OWL) Jr High Youth Group (6pm-8pm - Youth Rm) 3/13 - Lent Service (7pm) & Soup Supper (5:45pm) 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) 3/23 - Calvary 9th Annual Dinner & Auction - Luau!  (5pm-10pm) 3/29 - Early Registration Deadline for 4% off Total Tuition   Featured Articles Free Concert   at Calvary    Dave Anderson and Kelly Patten will be treating Calvary to a free concert on Tuesday, Feb. 26th @ 7pm. Don't miss this performance and chance to fellowship with your family and other families at Calvary.   Free will offering will be taken and proceeds benefit Shepherd's Canyon Retreat.  _____________ Easter Break is coming! If you have vacation plans, be sure to take our gift cards with you. We carry Disneyland gift cards and many others, but you need to order early. Contact the office to order!    Soup Supper & Lenten Service       Join us for a Soup Supper and Lenten Service this Wed. February 27th. 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.      Dining for Dollars Chili's! Buy Scrip Before You Dine!    Stop by Chili's for Lunch or Dinner on Thurs. February 28th from 11am - 9pm. Bring the flyer (link below) and Chili's will donate 20% percent back to our school. Stop by the office to buy scrip gift cards for Chili's and the school earns even more!  To be seated a little faster, you can call ahead!  Chili's 15555 E. 14th St. Suite 366 San Leandro 94578 510-317-0323 Dining for Dollars - Chili's Register for 2013-14  Now To Save $$           Don't miss the opportunity to save money by registering early.  Pay the Registration Fee of $275 and turn in your enrollment packet by Feb. 28th, and you will save 5% off your total tuition.  That could be as much as $325!!! Can't pay the registration yet? 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.   Loard's & Calvary - A Sweet Deal!      Thank you to Tom DeTurk and Loard's Ice Cream at Green House for his great ad in the PennySaver. Pick up a flyer in the office or from your PennySaver Ad to get some Loard's coupons and Loard's will give back 10% of each sale (with flyer) to CLS!      Still Looking for A Librarian    Calvary is still in need of a "permanent" librarian. If you have a couple hours available every Thursday morning, we have a PPP opportunity for you! This is a fun opportunity that gives back with happy faces and big smiles. Contact the school office for details.   Prayer Box - Student & Family Prayers  The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week: Pre -Josue Putnam 1st - Gabriela Solorzano 2nd - Rochard Holton 3rd - Tyanna Lacey 7th - Brian Sally Over the course of the next week, our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer. A Little Creative Flair?   Calvary needs a volunteer to fill out our black information boards that sit in the parking lot.   The school office will provide the information for the board, we just need a pair of helping hands. This job will fulfill all 20 of your PPP hours. Contact the school office for details.

Feb 15, 2013

February 15, 2013 Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Here are the upcoming events at Calvary.  Be sure to mark your calendar. February: 2/17 - Church (9am) "Whom Do We Serve?" Neh. 5-6:14; Birthday Cake for Pastor following service; Children's Sunday School & Adult Bible Study following refreshments 2/17 - 'The Experience' Sr High Youth Group (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 2/18 - President's Day (No School, No Calvary Club) 2/20 - Field Trip - Kindergarten to Chabot Theatre 2/20 - Lent Service (7pm) & Soup Supper (5:45pm) 2/21 - Hot Lunch - Pizza! 2/22 - Green Eggs & Ham Preschool Breakfast (8:30am) 2/22 - Accreditation (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress 2/22 - One With the Lord (OWL) Jr High Youth Group - Going to Tournament 2/24 - 'The Experience' Sr High Youth Group (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 2/26 - Free Concert - Dave Anderson & Kelly Patten (7pm in the church) 2/27 - Lent Service (7pm) & Soup Supper (5:45pm) 2/28 - Dining for Dollars - Chili's (11am-9pm; flyers to come) March: 3/5 - Field Trip - 3rd/4th to Oakland Zoo 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) 3/23 - Calvary 9th Annual Dinner & Auction - Luau!  (5pm-10pm)  Featured Articles Soup Supper & Lenten Service       Join us for a Soup Supper and Lenten Service this Wed. February 20th. Soup supper is served at 5:45 and consists of several varieties of soups or chilies, legendary garlic break 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.      See's Easter Fundraiser     The CPA is sponsoring a See's Easter Candy Fundraiser.  An order form went home with your child today.  The funds raised from the sale of Easter candy will be used to cover the cost of our end of year party at Little Hills Ranch on May 29th.       Dining for Dollars Chili's!   Stop by Chili's for Lunch or Dinner on Thurs. February 28th from 11am - 9pm. Bring the flyer (link below) and Chili's will donate 20% percent back to our school. To be seated a little faster, you can call ahead!  Chili's 15555 E. 14th St. Suite 366 San Leandro 94578 510-317-0323 Dining for Dollars - Chili's Thank You to our  ESE Volunteers!      Thank you to Pam Smith and all the volunteers who have signed up to donate an hour or two to help our students gain a little better grasp of their studies. There is still room for more helpful hands and hearts, so if you have a little free time, please call the school office.        Free Concert   at Calvary    Dave Anderson and Kelly Patten will be treating Calvary to a free concert on Tuesday, Feb. 26th @ 7pm. Don't miss this performance and chance to fellowship with your family and other families at Calvary.   Free will offering will be taken and proceeds benefit Shepherd's Canyon Retreat.     Still Looking for A Librarian    Calvary is still in need of a "permanent" librarian. If you have a couple hours available every Thursday morning, we have a PPP opportunity for you! This is a fun opportunity that gives back with happy faces and big smiles. Contact the school office for details.   Prayer Box - Student & Family Prayers  The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week: Pre - Laylah Hayes K - Tyler Skjong  2nd - Keara Mussack 3rd - Ethan Mendoza 8th - Keianni Gibbs Over the course of the next week, our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer. A Little Creative Flair?   Calvary needs a volunteer to fill out our black information boards that sit in the parking lot.   The school office will provide the information for the board, we just need a pair of helping hands. This job will fulfill all 20 of your PPP hours. Contact the school office for details.

CLS CPA Meeting - Cancelled

Special Announcement from the Cougar Parent Association! Join us for the next Dining for Dollars! Date to Come! Chili's 15555 E 14th St #366   San Leandro 94578   Dear Abby, The Cougar Parent Association (CPA) Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday 2/13 @ 7pm has been cancelled.  Instead, we urge you to join us for our next Dining for Dollars at Chili's. Thank you, Cougar Parent Association (CPA) Calvary Lutheran Church & School save the date!  It's a Luau! Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming Calvary 9th Annual Dinner & Auction on March 23rd, from 5pm - 10pm. Adult tickets are $25, or 2 for $45.  Children's tickets are $15 and they will have their own Luau Party down the hall from the adult party.  PPP Opportunity!  Drop off a new basket for us to fill, or fill your own basket with new items and drop it off in the office.

Feb 8, 2013

February 8, 2013 Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Here are the upcoming events at Calvary.  Be sure to mark your calendar. February: 2/10 - Church Service (9am) "Opposition To God's Plan" Neh. 4; Children's Sunday School & Adult Biblestudy following service (10:15am) 2/10 - 'The Experience' Sr. High Youth Group (6pm-8pm in Youth Rm)  2/11 - Boys' Basketball - St. John @ Calvary; Cheerleaders Perform 2/12 - Boys' Basketball - Calvary @ Redeemer @ Redmorton 2/12 - Fireproof Movie (7pm in church) 2/14 - Student Council Sponsored "Jeans Day" (Pay $1 to wear jeans) 2/14 - Boys' Basketball - Zion (Piedmont) @ Calvary; Cheerleaders Perform 2/15 - Hot Lunch - Subway!  2/18 - President's Day (No School, No Calvary Club) 2/20 - Field Trip - Kindergarten to Chabot Theatre 2/22 - Green Eggs & Ham Preschool Breakfast (8:30am) 2/26 - Free Concert - Dave Anderson & Kelly Patten (7pm in the church)            41 days and counting till Calvary's 9th Annual Dinner & Auction Luau Tickets are on sale now in the school office!  $25 per person or 2 for $45; children's tickets are $15.   Enjoy a little taste of Hawaii without the expensive plane ticket!  March 23rd from 5pm - 10pm @ San Leandro Boys' & Girls' Club Hawaiian-themed dinner, dancing, live auction, silent auction; come bid on amazing class baskets and projects, spa packages including facials, family fun packages, weekend getaways, Principal-For-A-Day certificates, and much more! *Donate an empty basket to the auction and earn a PPP Hour.*  Have a gift or a knack for something?  Are you a good cook, painter or babysitter?   Donate your time or talent in a certificate!  You can also donate of basket of your own (new) items.   Contact the school office for details!      __________________________________________________________ The Yearbook Needs Your Photos! We need your photos from field trips, chapel & service, sporting events,  etc.  There are 3 ways to give them to us:  1. Logon to www.calvaryslz.org. In the white box on the bottom, click on the camera "Share Your Photos" and follow the instructions. 2. Logon to www.calvaryslz.org. On the right, under "SCHOOL", click  "Albums". Then click "Submit Photos (Yearbook, VBS, etc)" and follow the  instructions.  3. Bring in your medium (disk, memory card, USB, photo, etc) into the office and fill out the Yearbook Photo Submission form. It will be returned to your child's classroom, if requested.  Please do this asap right after the event! THANK YOU for your help!  The Yearbook Crew  Featured Articles Open House       Participation      Thank you to everyone who attended Calvary's Annual Open House and Art/Science Fair last Friday,   Feb. 1st. The class with the most visitors was 3rd & 4th! They win a Free Dress Day!    ________________    Haven't bought your special someone anything for Valentine's Day? Stop by Calvary to buy a gift card! We have many vendors to choose from and each vendor donates a little bit back to our great school.  Fireproof Movie   Tues. Feb. 12    Join us Tuesday, Feb. 12th @ 7pm for a showing of the movie "Fireproof." This is an amazing movie that uses The Love Dare  to challenge husbands and wives to love unconditionally, and practice The Love Dare  concepts within their families.     Free Concert   at Calvary    Dave Anderson and Kelly Patten will be treating Calvary to a free concert on Tuesday, Feb. 26th @ 7pm. Don't miss this performance and chance to fellowship with your family and other families at Calvary.   Free will offering will be taken and proceeds benefit Shepherd's Canyon Retreat.     Open House Drawing Winners   Winner of One (1) Month Free Tuition Michael & Nancy Schibler Winners of One (1) Free Dress Pass Devon Ramirez Ashleigh Stanton Jonathan Anene Logan Hicks Riley Hicks Cori DeTurk Kyle Pusich Ryan Gutierrez Hana Suppus Alex Fernandez Winners of One (1) Free Homework Pass Tyler Skjong Destiny Hanson April Marie Spray Veronica Tallon Joey Ramos Jacob Bass Seth Putnam Javier Putnam Madison Edwards Josiah Velez Passes must receive approval from teacher prior to being used. Congratulations  to all! Enriched   Student   Experience   Volunteer & PPP Opportunity The ESE Program  provides individual or small group assistance to children requiring support with their math and literacy skills in the regular educational program.   If you are interested in joining our parents who care ESE program, please contact the school office.      Labels for Education Winners   The class who turned in the most Labels for Education for the 2nd Quarter is  7th & 8th with 481 points!  They win a free class treat.  3rd & 4th took 2nd place with 100 pts, Kindergarten took 3rd with 53 pts, and 1st/2nd & 5th/6th tied for 4th place with 0 pts.     Great Job and keep clipping those labels--3rd Quarter is just around the corner.   Prayer Box - Student & Family Prayers  The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week: Pre - Tessa Morlock, Anaiya Garcia, Malia Kim K - Michelle Tieu, Olli Dibaba 2nd - Maile Kim, Elizabeth Swan 3rd - Ryan Gutierrez, Riley Hicks 4th - Devon Ramirez 5th - William Misinale, Elizabeth Aguilar 6th - Jeff Padua 7th - Hana Suppus 8th - Brienne Cole Over the course of the next week, our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer. NLSW Recycling Contest Winners!   Congratulations to the 3rd/4th Grade!   They brought in the most recyclables earning Calvary $290.06 for the Scholarship Program! Great job helping the environment and CLS families!

It's Re-Enrollment Time!

Calvary Lutheran School   17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo, CA   510-278-2598    Fred E. Brauer, Principal e-mail: fbrauer@calvaryslz.org Dear CLS Families,   It is hard to believe, but it's already time to begin the reenrollment process for next school year. I would personally like to thank you for choosing Calvary for your child's school and to communicate with you that it is indeed our privilege to work with you and your child. Thank you for allowing us to continue our educational partnership with you!   I would like to assure you that over the course of the next year, we will continue to provide a           consistent, quality rich experience that will equip your child with core values and a quality education. The experiences that we offer to your child will lead to another successful year in their educational journey.   Our Lord has richly blessed Calvary for many years and I am confident that He will continue to       provide us with the many wonderful people and resources that make Calvary such a unique place!   Enclosed you will find all of the forms that are needed for re-enrollment in the 2013 - 2014 school year. Please complete the forms and return them to school. We are requesting that you submit your completed forms by February 28, 2013. The completion of the forms will assist us in ensuring that we are ready for the beginning of the new school year. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.   If you have any questions about re-enrollment, please contact the school office at 278-2598, as we are happy to assist you in any way possible.   Again, thank you for the privilege of being partners with you in the areas of your child's educational, emotional, and spiritual growth. We are blessed and thankful for this partnership with you.   In His Service,   Mr. Fred E. Brauer                                            Mrs. Marjorie Luehrs                 Principal                                                          Vice Principal     *Don't forget about the tuition incentive program...for every (full paying) child who enrolls as a result of your referral, you receive $250!       Pre-School - 8th Grade 2013 - 2014 Tuition and Fees        Pre-School 12 payments Starting 6/1/13 Annual Tuition          ½ Day (8:15-11:30) MWF (3 days) $240.00 $2,880        ½ Day (8:15-11:30) M-F     (5 days) $375.00 $4,500        Full Day (8:15-3:00) MWF   (3 days) $375.00 $4,500        Full Day (8:15-3:00)   M-F     (5 days) $541.67 $6,500       Kindergarten - 8th Grade     (8:15-3:00) $541.67 $6,500   FEES: Application Fee: $75 per student   One-time only for new applicants...grades PS-8th Registration Fee: $275 per student ...grades PS - 8th. This is a non-refundable payment, due with the 2013-2014 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:   Paid-in full prior to beginning of school year. Pro-rated into tuition payment to be paid in full 1 month prior to event. Early Enrollment Incentives:   Register by Feb. 28th: receive a 5% tuition discount                                            Register by Mar. 29th: receive a 4% 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, 2013 payment. Families may choose among a number of payment options including credit card and EFT. Registration for this mandatory program will be sent in the spring. *3% Transaction Fee   Multi-child Discount: The multiple child discounts of $500 off the 2nd, 3rd child applies to PS-8, M-F, Full Day Students.       Special Discount:Pay the annual tuition in full by June 1, 2013, to receive an additional 2% discount off tuition. Enrollment Priority: February 15, 2013: 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 Pre-School through 8th grade. February 16, 2013: Enrollment is open to church members and families who have had students in attendance in the past. March 1, 2013: Enrollment is open to the general public.