Easter Greetings from Calvary

Dear Friend,  Calvary wishes you a blessed Easter as we celebrate the ressurection of our Lord. If you do not have a church home, we would like to invite you to ours!   SONrise Service-6:30am Pancake Breakfast following 6:30am service Traditional Service-9am Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt following 9am service!    ****Parents:  Calvary Club is available during Easter Break; click on the link for details.   Calvary Club Easter Sign Up   In Him,   Calvary Lutheran Church & School

CLS Talent Show (Apr 12) & Easter Egg Hunt (Mar 31)

Calvary Lutheran Church & School Events CLS Talent Show Calvary Lutheran School's Talent Show is just around the corner!  Auditions are on Monday, April 8th and Tuesday, April 9th after school.  Make sure to come prepared with songs and props to show your talent!  This amazing Talent Show will be Friday evening, April 12th at 6 p.m. in the church. We hope you all can join. See you there, Mrs. Chhom We still need plastic eggs and candy for our Easter Egg Hunt on Easter morning after our 9am Worship Service.  Please drop off candy (individually wrapped) at the office.  Thank you! __________________________________________ Calvary Lutheran Church & School 17200 Via Magdalena San Lorenzo, California 94580 510-278-2598

Mar 22, 2013

March 22, 2013 Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Calvary Upcoming Events; please mark your calendar. March 3/23 - Calvary 9th Annual Dinner & Auction - Luau!  (5pm-10pm) 3/24 - Church - Palm Sunday (9am), Adult Bible Study & Children's Sunday School to follow 3/24 - 'The Experience' Sr. Youth Group (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm)  3/25 - First Day to Order Yearbooks 3/28 - Hot Lunch - Pulled Pork Sandwich 3/28 - Maundy Thursday (Chapel - 2pm & Worship - 7pm) 3/29- Early Registration Deadline for 4% off Total Tuition  3/29 - Good Friday (No School, No Calvary Club)  3/29 - Tenebrae Worship Service (7pm)  3/31 - Easter SONrise Service (6:30am) 3/31 - Pancake Breakfast (between services) 3/31 - Traditional Easter Service (9am) 3/31 - Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt (following 9am service)   April 4/1-4/7 - Easter Break (School resumes 4/8) 4/9 - Field Trip - Kindergarten to Dr. Hall Orthodontics 4/9 - Talent Show Auditions (after school) 4/11 - Spring Picture Day 4/12 - Hot Lunch - Pizza  4/12 - Talent Show (6pm in the Chapel)   4/19 - CNH Teacher Conference (No School) 4/22 - Earth Day Assembly (9am) - Sulpher Creek 4/22-25 - 5th/6th Outdoor Ed 4/27 - Blessing of the Pets - Save the Date!  4/28 - Last Day to Order Yearbooks 4/28 - Spring Production Matinee & Evening 4/28 - Accreditation (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress)     Featured Articles Donate Easter Candy & Plastic Eggs for PPP Hrs    Donate Easter eggs or Easter candy for Calvary's Easter Egg Hunt on Easter morning and earn PPP hours. Please donate individually wrapped candy only please.  Thank you.  :)      Holy Week          Join us!    Maundy Thursday, March 28th  Chapel @ 2pm, Worship @ 7pm      Friday, March 29th Tenebrae Service @7pm      March 31st, Easter morning: SONrise Service-6:30am Pancake Breakfast following 6:30am service Traditional Service-9am Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt following 9am service!     Last Call  for Pictures      If anyone has any pictures he/she would like to submit for the yearbook, this is the last chance before it is submitted for publication.   Contact the school office.  Box Tops     Are Due        Turn in your box tops to your child's teacher no later than Wednesday, 3/27.   The class who turns in the most box tops wins a Free Dress Day!   Yearbooks Available to Order     Order your yearbook online beginning Mon., 3/25.  Yearbooks will be   $10 until April 7th.   Yearbooks will be $12 from Apr. 8th - Apr. 28th.   Here's how to order: 1. www.inter-state.com 2. Click here to order yearbooks. 3, Enter school's flyer code # 271502 4. Input student's name & look him/her up 5. Click add to cart to pay and check out.    Prayer Box      The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week:   Pre - Kaylah Correa Pre - Manuel Cruz K - Eliana Quinones  K - Kyle Leung 2nd - Melissa Delgado 2nd - Joshua Tieu  3rd - Alejandra Ward 3rd - AprilMarie Spray 5th - Hannah Schibler 6th - Taylor Hanekamp 7th - Wesley Hendrix 8th - Robert Brue Over the course of the next week, our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer.    Hearts and Hands Ministry   Jan Kreger, one of Calvary's church members, has graciously offered to coordinate Calvary's Hearts & Hands Ministry. This ministry will match meals, rides or in-home care relief with families that need them. To volunteer a meal, a ride or a few hours sitting with an individual, please call Jan @ 510-278-9167. For more details, click on the flyer) Hearts & Hands Labels for Education    Turn in your Labels for Education to your child's teacher no later than Wednesday, 3/27.   The class who turns in the most Labels for Education wins a yummy class treat!

CLS Dining for Dollars - Tuesday, 3/19

Cougar Parent Corner The Cougar Parent Association (CPA) Greetings! Join us for Dining for Dollars tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19th at Mimi's in Hayward, for Lunch & Dinner.  Buy Giftcards/Scrip in the office before you go and Calvary will get an additional percent donated back! And don't forget to bring the flyer! (see attached) Mimi's 24542 Hesperian Blvd. Hayward, 94545    Mimi's Flyer Cougar Parent Association Calvary Lutheran Church & School

March 15, 2013

March 15, 2013 Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Calvary Upcoming Events; please mark your calendar. March 3/17 - Church (9am) "Remain Focused" Neh. 13; 3rd/4th Grades Partners in Worship, Adult Bible Study & Children's Sunday School following the service 3/18-3/22 Achievement Tests 3/19 - Dining for Dollars - Mimi's (11am-9pm; flyers to come) 3/20 - Last Day to Buy Auction Tickets 3/21 - 4th Qtr Hot Lunch Order Forms Due 3/22 - Hot Lunch - Pizza 3/23 - Calvary 9th Annual Dinner & Auction - Luau!  (5pm-10pm) 3/28 - Maundy Thursday (Chapel - 2pm & Worship - 7pm) 3/29 - Early Registration Deadline for 4% off Total Tuition    3/29 - Good Friday (No School, No Calvary Club) 3/29 - Tenebrae Worship Service (7pm)  3/31 - Easter SONrise Service (6:30am) 3/31 - Pancake Breakfast (between services) 3/31 - Traditional Easter Service (9am) 3/31 - Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt (following 9am service)   April  4/1-4/7 - Easter Break (School resumes 4/8) 4/9 - Field Trip - Kindergarten to Dr. Hall Orthodontics 4/9 - Talent Show Auditions (after school) 4/11 - Spring Picture Day  4/12 - Talent Show (6pm in the Chapel)      Got Talent? I know you do!           Start thinking NOW of what talent you might like to share with CLS at our School Talent Show.  You could dance, sing, play an instrument, put on a magic show or comedy show, show us yo yo tricks, or show off your sport skills.  Please sign up with your teacher ASAP!      After people have signed up, I will give you a time slot, send a letter home for you and your parents to see your audition time, and see you on Tuesday, April 9th after school for auditions.  I can't wait to see your talent!!!!!     -Mrs. Chhom Featured Articles Dining for Dollars Mimi's! Buy Scrip Before You Dine!    Stop by Mimi's for Lunch or Dinner on Tuesday, March 19th from 11am - 9pm. Stop by the office to buy scrip gift cards for Mimi's and the school earns even more! Click on the link to view and print the flyer. Mimi's Flyer    CPA    Fundraiser Update     Here are our results with the last 2 CPA fundraisers: Chili's Dining for Dollars - $150!!!! See's Easter Candy - $1361!!! Great Job!!  Thank you to everyone who participated and organized these fundraisers. See's Candy orders will be sent home the week of 3/25. Last Day to Get Your Auction Ticket!     Don't wait!  The last day to purchase your tickets to Calvary's 9th Annual Dinner & Auction Luau, is Wed. March 20th!  Adult tickets - $30 Children's tickets - $15 Call the office to sign up to help decorate the hall, prep the appetizers, work the photo station, etc.  It's a lot of fun! Raffle tickets went home with your child this week. You need not be present to win!      Soup Supper & Lenten Service       Join us for the last Soup Supper and Lenten Service this Wed. March 20th. 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.     Donate Easter Candy & Plastic Eggs for PPP Hrs  Donate Easter eggs or Easter candy for Calvary's Easter Egg Hunt on Easter morning and earn PPP hours. Celebrate with us March 31st, Easter morning: SONrise Service-6:30am Pancake Breakfast following 6:30 service Traditional Service-9am Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt following 9am  service!  Register for 2013-14  Now To Save $$           Don't miss this opportunity to save money by registering early.  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.   Hearts and Hands Ministry   Jan Kreger, one of Calvary's church members, has graciously offered to coordinate Calvary's Hearts & Hands Ministry. This ministry will match meals, rides or in-home care relief with families that need them. To volunteer a meal, a ride or a few hours sitting with an individual, please call Jan @ 510-278-9167. For more details, click on the flyer) Hearts & Hands     If you have a couple of hours to spare, CLS has a job for you! If your child enjoys using Calvary's library, you may want to consider volunteering. The hours are flexible and can be arranged around your schedule.   This is a fun opportunity that gives back with happy faces and big smiles. Contact the school office for details.

Student Council Sponsored "Hat Day" Tomorrow - 3/15

Don't Forget! Tomorrow, Friday March 15th is Student Council Sponsored, "Hat Day!" Bring $1.00 to wear a festive St. Patrick's Day hat or just a crazy, fun hat!

Mar 8, 2013

March 8, 2013 Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Calvary Upcoming Events; please mark your calendar. March 3/8 - 'One With the Lord' (OWL) Jr High Youth Group (6pm-8pm - Youth Rm) 3/10 - Church (9am) "Re"  Neh. 8-9; 5th/6th Partners in Worship, Adult Bible Study & Children's Sunday School following service 3/10 - Kindergarten Fairy Tale Ball (6pm-7:15pm in the Parish Hall) 3/12 - Field Trip - Kindergarten to Hayward Fire Dept 3/13 - Lenten Service (7pm) & Soup Supper (5:45pm) 3/15 - Hot Lunch - Lumpia & Pansit 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) 3/22 - Hot Lunch - Pizza 3/23 - Calvary 9th Annual Dinner & Auction - Luau!  (5pm-10pm) 3/28 - Maundy Thursday (Chapel - 2pm & Worship - 7pm) 3/29 - Early Registration Deadline for 4% off Total Tuition    3/29 - Good Friday (No School, No Calvary Club) 3/29 - Tenebrae Worship Service (7pm)  3/31 - Easter SONrise Service(6:30am) 3/31 - Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast (between services) 3/31 - Easter Service (9am)   April  4/1-4/7 - Easter Break (School resumes 4/8) 4/9 - Field Trip - Kindergarten to Dr. Hall Orthodontics   Nor Cal Boys Basketball Tournament The Calvary Boys entered the 39th annual LSAA Northern California Boys Round Ball Tournament as the 2nd seed in a field of 18. In their first game on Friday they faced off against St. Luke of Santa Rosa.Calvary led early in the game and never looked back as they coasted to 61 to 39 victory.     In the morning game on Saturday, the boys faced arch rival Prince of Peace. Employing a pressure defense to help keep the Patriots at bay, and a surging offense led by Robert Brue and London Penland, Calvary went on to an easy 16 point win.   The evening game pitted the Cougars against the number one seed in the tournament, powerhouse Zion Piedmont. Calvary knew the challenge ahead as no opponent has stayed within 30 points of the Lions all year. Even more impressive is that Zion has won this tournament 7 of the last 8 years. The game was close in the first half as Calvary matched Zion basket for basket. At half time Zion lead was only 4 points, 27 to 23. Things turned in the second half as Zion's speed was simply to much for the Cougars, as Piedmont eventually wore the Calvary boys down, winning by 22. Final Zion, Piedmont 63 to 41.   The loss put Calvary in a position to play in a semi final game on Sunday. The third place trophy game matched another Bay Area league competitor, St Johns of Napa. Both teams came out shooting in the first half as they went back and forth down the floor. St. John's went on a late 2nd quarter spurt to take a half-time lead and were looking very confident in their play. The second half was more of the same story as the Cougars and Eagles came out trading baskets the whole third quarter. In the fourth, foul trouble got the best of Calvary and St. Johns began to pull away quickly. The stunned Cougars could not regroup fast enough to slow the Eagles down as they ran on to victory. Leading the way for Calvary was Robert Brue with a game high 25 points. (Final Score St Johns 57-39) Of note: Robert Brue of Calvary was named to the All Tournament Team.   Congratulations to our boys for an excellent tournament....   Featured Articles Spring Ahead   This Weekend    Don't forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour Sunday morning!   Soup Supper & Lenten Service       Join us for a Soup Supper and Lenten Service this Wed. March 13th. 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.      15 Days to the Luau! Get your tickets NOW!   Don't forget to purchase your tickets to Calvary's 9th Annual Dinner & Auction Luau, on Sat. March 23rd 5pm-10pm at the San Leandro Girls' & Boys' Club!  Adult tickets - $30 Children's tickets - $15 Call the office to help wrap baskets for the silent auction or help decorate the hall.  It's a lot of fun! Watch for the auction raffle tickets that will be going home with your child soon.     Donate Easter Candy & Plastic Eggs for PPP Hrs    Donate Easter eggs or Easter candy for Calvary's Easter Egg Hunt on Easter morning and earn PPP hours. Celebrate with us March 31st, Easter morning: SONrise Service-6:30am Traditional Service-9am Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast between services!  Register for 2013-14  Now To Save $$           Don't miss the opportunity to save money by registering early.  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.   Dining for Dollars Mimi's! Buy Scrip Before You Dine!    Stop by Mimi's for Lunch or Dinner on Tuesday, March 19th from 11am - 9pm. Flyer to come! Stop by the office to buy scrip gift cards for Mimi's and the school earns even more!   Hearts and Hands Ministry   Jan Kreger, one of Calvary's church members, has graciously offered to coordinate Calvary's Hearts & Hands Ministry. This ministry will match meals, rides or in-home care relief with families that need them. To volunteer a meal, a ride or a few hours sitting with an individual, please call Jan @ 510-278-9167. For more details, click on the flyer) Hearts & Hands No Librarian at CLS    As of Thursday, 3/14, Calvary has no librarian. If your child enjoys using Calvary's library, you may want to consider volunteering. This is a fun opportunity that gives back with happy faces and big smiles. Contact the school office for details.

Here Comes the Luau!

Dear Friend, Calvary's 9th Annual Dinner & Auction! It's a Luau!!!!     Tickets will be on sale today, Monday, March 4th after school, in front of the 1st & 2nd grade classrooms. Adult Tickets - $30  Children's Tickets - $15 Saturday, March 23rd from 5pm to 10pm @ Girls' & Boy's Club of San Leandro Catered Hawaiian-Themed Dinner, Live & Silent Auction, Calvary's own DJ, "DJ BPeezy" and Dancing! Don't miss out on the opportunity to bid on your child's Class Project, sure to be a timeless treasure, or the themed Class Basket. Check out some of the cool stuff up for bidding!  Umigo Kart Racing   Beach Blanket Babylon Tickets   Black Oak Casino & Resort Package   2-nights at the Atlantis in Reno   Piedmont Spa Massages   SF Ballet tickets, and the list goes on! Can't purchase your tickets today? Swing by the office before or after school to buy them.        Sincerely, CPA & Auction Committee Calvary Lutheran Church & School

March 1, 2013

March 1, 2013 Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Calvary Upcoming Events; please mark your calendar. March 3/1 - Student Council Sponsored Dance for 6th-8th Grades (6:30pm-8:00pm) 3/3 - Church "Are We Done Yet?" Neh. 6:14-7:4, 5th/6th Partners In Worship, Tutors Commissioned, Adult Bible Study & Children's Sunday School following service 3/3 - 'The Experience' Youth Group Sr. High (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 3/5 - Field Trip - 3rd/4th to Oakland Zoo 3/6 - Lenten Service (7pm) & Soup Supper (5:45pm) 3/8 - Hot Lunch - Wendy's 3/8 - 'One With the Lord' (OWL) Jr High Youth Group (6pm-8pm - Youth Rm) 3/13 - Lenten Service (7pm) & Soup Supper (5:45pm) 3/15 - Hot Lunch - Lumpia & Pansit 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) 3/22 - Hot Lunch - Pizza 3/23 - Calvary 9th Annual Dinner & Auction - Luau!  (5pm-10pm) 3/28 - Maundy Thursday (Chapel - 2pm & Worship - 7pm) 3/29 - Early Registration Deadline for 4% off Total Tuition    3/29 - Good Friday (No School, No Calvary Club)    Featured Articles Soup Supper & Lenten Service       Join us for a Soup Supper and Lenten Service this Wed. March 6th. 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.      Register for 2013-14  Now To Save $$           Don't miss the opportunity to save money by registering early.  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.   Easter is coming!   Plan on spending your Easter morning at Calvary! Join us for our Easter Service, then join us for our Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast directly following the service. Still looking for PPP Hours? Donate Easter candy or plastic Easter Eggs for our upcoming Easter Egg Hunt!     Dining for Dollars Mimi's! Buy Scrip Before You Dine!    Stop by Mimi's for Lunch or Dinner on Tuesday, March 19th from 11am - 9pm. Flyer to come! Stop by the office to buy scrip gift cards for Mimi's and the school earns even more!   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 - Savannah DeLaMater 1st - Carlos Landis 2nd - Mackenzie Sharp 3rd - Apolonia Solozano 6th - Joshua Baisa 8th - London Penland Over the course of the next week, our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer. E-Waste Recycling Profit   Thank you to everyone who donated items to Calvary's E-Waste Event in January. Calvary received $257.06 while helping our community be "green!"