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.