| | NEWS & EVENTS Friday, February 5, 2016 |
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Note: Please read the weekly newsletter, or any e-mails from the schoolsecretary@calvaryzls.org as this is our way of communication to you of any changes, emergencies, or events that are happening in at or around the school, other than RenWeb. |
RE-ENROLLMENT PACKETS FOR 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR Deadline for early Re-enrollment and lock into your 2015-16 tuition is TODAY, February 5, 2016
REMINDER: TODAY, February 5, 2016, is the last day to re-enroll and lock into your 2015-16 tuition payment (same rates) plan. Re-enrollment
Families who choose to re-enroll after February 5th will be subject to the new and higher tuition rates.
Meanwhile, if you know a family who is interested in attending Calvary Lutheran School, please have them contact the school secretary to receive an information packet, set-up an appointment to take a tour, or they may also be able to shadow one of our students.
If they enroll and attend CLS for at least one semester, they will receive a "family referral discount!" In addition, you will receive a "family referral discount" as well. Contact the school secretary, Mrs. Nancy Schibler at schoolsecretary@calvaryslz.org, or by phone at (510) 278-2598, if you have any questions. |
| | | Make Hand-Washing a Habit Kids who wash their hands at least four times a day have 24 percent fewer sick days from colds and flu, and 51 percent fewer sick days due to stomach illnesses. (American Public Health Association). Teach kids to scrub their whole hands - up to the wrists and under the fingernails - and to do it long enough to sing the ABCs or "Happy Birthday" all the way through. A timer works well, too.
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Cold and Flu Season are here! If you feel your child is sick or might be sick, we ask you to please keep them at home.
If your child's temperature is 99.6 degrees or higher, it is considered a low-grade temperature. Please keep your child at home as whatever your child has is now considered contagious. A child must be FEVER FREE (NO fever), no diarrhea, and not vomiting, WITHOUT any medications (Acetaminophen/ Tylenol, Ibuprofen/Motrin) in their system for at least 24 hours before they can return to school.
If your child suddenly comes down with the following symptoms: fever, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, cough, fatigue, rash, nausea or vomiting - we encourage you to contact your local physician and discuss your child's symptoms. Again, a child must NOT have had a fever and/or not vomiting, without any medication in their system for at least 24 hours before they may be able to return to school. Do not forget to let your school secretary know that your child will not be in school. If you would like to pick up any homework after school, please let the secretary know at that time. |
STREP THROAT  Strep throat is a common and contagious infection caused by Group A streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat may affect anyone, but it is especially common among children. Please watch your child(ren) for any symptoms.
What Are the Symptoms of Strep Throat? - Sore throat that comes on rapidly
- Pain and Difficulty swallowing
- Headaches
- Fever, sometimes greater than 102 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 C)
- A raw, red appearance to the back of the throat
- White pus on tonsils
- Tender, high lymph nodes in neck
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
- Absence of a cough, stuffy nose, or other upper-respiratory symptoms
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck and tonsils
It is easy to tell when you have a sore throat or a cold. It is harder to know when you have strep throat. Typically, sore throats are caused by a viral infection and not strep bacteria. Strep throat usually does not occur with cold symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, or a runny or stuffy nose. The more cold symptoms you have, the less likely it is that your sore throat is a strep infection.
If you have any questions regarding your child's symptoms, please contact your local physician.
Please note: THE ABOVE IS ONLY A GUIDELINE. Please contact your local physician if you have any questions or concerns.
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READ-A-THON RESULTS Winners:
Mari Deane (Kindergarten) Janeya Mahogany (1st) Keara Mussack (5th) Julian Mahogany (6th)
Congratulations to the students listed above. These students have earned a free dress for a week! Further instructions to follow on when free dress will take place.
Thank you for encouraging your children in this fundraiser! Calvary earned $900! |
 SCHOOLA (CLOTHES DONATION) RESULTS Clothes were donated by our school community on behalf of Calvary. Your donations were listed on sale via Schoola and have been selling. Our quarterly earning is $366.25!
Thank you to the parents and students who donated clothes to Schoola on behalf of Calvary.
We will have another Schoola clothes drive at the end of the school year - right after Spring cleaning!
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| 2015-16 YEARBOOKS ARE NOW ON SALE
Hurry! Order now for the best price
February 1 - February 22 @ $13.00 per yearbook
February 23 - March 15 @ $15.00 pear yearbook
Please note - Yearbooks will be delivered to the school.
If you have any questions, please call Calvary at (510) 278-2598. |
 IMPORTANT NOTES & REMINDERS HOT LUNCH: Hot Lunch is on Friday full-days only. Hot lunch MUST be ordered no later than Tuesday 12:00 noon before the Friday Hot Lunch is served. If your child brings money the day of hot lunch, your child may be not be guaranteed a "Friday Hot Lunch." Students who paid and signed up ahead of time will be served first. Click on the blue to download menu Snack Table - There is a snack table at every Friday Hot Lunch table. Each item is 25 cents and there is a limit of two (2) items per person. We have items like cookies, fruit snacks, string cheese, pretzel, beef jerky, pickles and more.
CLS IS A PEANUT/TREE NUT FREE SCHOOL CAMPUS: We have several students who are extremely sensitive to any and all peanut/tree nut products and this is very dangerous to their health and well-being. Some students could even have such a severe reaction to nuts that it becomes life threatening. Please do not send your child to school with any snacks or lunches that have peanuts or are from a tree nut. These types of snacks and lunches might be reserved for something special, like a special treat at home.
BE ON TIME/PUNCTUALITY: It is important for all of our children to learn that getting to school on time, turning in assignments thoroughly completed and within the allotted days, and always being prepared are not only vital for school but important elements of success as an adult.
REST & NUTRITION: Make sure you child gets adequate rest every night and a nourishing breakfast each morning. Your child needs a good fruit break and lunch each day. Please do not send soft drinks or sugary treats.
AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP: Plan to pick up your child(ren) by 3:00 p.m. every day. Half-days are 11:30 a.m. If you are unable to pick up your child up by 3:10 p.m., (or 11:40 a.m. on half-days), your child(ren) will automatically go to Calvary Club and you will be held responsible for any charges.
LOST & FOUND: Please check the Lost & Found bin and recover your child's clothes or other valuables. Please write the names or initials of your students on clothes and valuables in case they get misplaced. If the name is on the item, we can often return it to its owner. **Clothing items not recovered are being donated.
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| | Do not forget to upload your submit school pictures!!  Deadline: Sunday, February 28, 2016 Our school yearbook provider, Inter-State Studio & Publishing Co., is now offering a yearbook image upload feature. You may now submit photos for the 2015-2016 Yearbook online. You may select up to 10 images for each upload.
Photos may be of your child's field trips, classroom photos, special projects in the classroom or on the playground. You can also bring in your USB (thumb drive) into the office and we will download it for you. We will try to return your USB to you via your child's teacher. In addition, you will receive 1 PPP hour credit for submitting 10 or more quality photos. After reviewing all photo submissions, the CLS Yearbook Staff will determine the final selections for publication. Submitted photos are not guaranteed to be included in the yearbook.
If you have any questions, please contact Jean Mussack or the school secretary at (510) 278-2598.
The Calvary Lutheran School Yearbook Staff thank you for your image contribution.
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| | | | | FEBRUARY 2016
5 - Open House (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) - Donation of cookies needed for Open House. (TONIGHT! 14 - 1st Grade - Partner's In Worship (9:00 a.m.) - Hearts!!!!!
15 - President's Day (Church and School Offices Closed, No School, No Calvary Club)
19 - Teacher's In-Service. Half-Day - Dismissal at 11:30 a.m. (Calvary Club Open)
19 - Father-Daughter Dance, Parish Hall (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)**
MARCH 2016
13 - 2nd Grade - Partner's In Worship (9:00 a.m.) 14-17 - Achievement Tests 24 - Quarter 3 Ends 25 - Good Friday (No School, Offices Closed, No Calvary Club) 27 - Easter Sunday 28-31, & 04/01 - Easter Break (No School. Calvary Club Open) 1 - Easter Break 4 - School Resumes 7 - Spring Pictures 8 - District In-Service - No School (Calvary Club Open) 10 - 5th & 6th Grade - Partner's in Worship (9:00 a.m.) 22 - Panoramic Picture 25-29 - 5th & 6th - Outdoor Ed
**SAVE THE DATE: ** Calvary Auction - May 7, 2016 (5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) ** ** Dinner & Musical (K - 8th Grade) (6:30 p.m.) **
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* Calvary Club (before and after school care) is available ($5.00/hour; after 6:00 pm $4.00/minute)
** Means Change/Addition in Schedule
Click below on the blue highlighted notice below (Revised: 09/18/15)
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Reduce the Risk of Credit Card Fraud with Scrip 
How often do you pay for anything with cash or checks anymore? Many people have started using credit and debit cards for all their shopping because they're quick and convenient, not to mention one of the only ways to shop online. But there's a downside to using credit cards: the more you swipe that card, the more places your information is stored, and credit card fraud is a bigger concern than ever. In the last few years, the number of data breaches has increased, compromising the accounts of over a billion shoppers. Many companies are working hard to increase their security and provide better protection for your data, but it's a slow process, and hackers are finding new ways to get around that protection just as quickly. What can you do to protect yourself? Well, if you're already a scrip shopper that's a step in the right direction! Shopping with gift cards doesn't leave you vulnerable the same way credit cards do, since they aren't connected to your bank account. Not only are you supporting Calvary Lutheran School when you shop with scrip, but you're also safeguarding your family against fraud. |
SCRIP - The easiest fundraiser we have! Gift cards are awesome to use for yourself as well as to give as birthday gifts, anniversary, teacher appreciation, and Thank You! Purchasing gifts cards through Calvary earns us points!
Great Lakes Scrip Center explains it as "fundraising while you shop". We sell many of the same gift cards you would purchase at retail outlets. Great Lakes Scrip has over 700 of the country's biggest brands: Safeway, Lucky's, Starbucks, Chevron, Arco, Amazon.com, Old Navy, Kohl's, Walmart, Applebee's, Chipotle, Wendy's, Home Depot, and so much more. Check out our "in house" listing as well as go to www.shopwithscrip.com and view everything available thru their retailer's list.
How it works: We place our orders on Monday mornings (9 a.m.) so that you will receive your cards by the weekend, usually Friday afternoon. NEW You may also shop and place your order online, reload cards, and get e-cards. To order online you must register and sign up for Press to pay at www.shopwithscrip.com Enrollment code: 9AF2LD9C9L86.
Benefits: NEW At Calvary Lutheran we offer scrip as a way to reduce your family's annual tuition. Currently, a commitment of $3,000.00 in Scrip purchases will give your family a $100.00 annual tuition discount. A commitment of $5,000 in Scrip purchases will give your family a $200.00 annual tuition discount. Our Scrip year is May 1 - April 30th. Yes, Scrip is available during the summer.
Should you not reach your commitment you will be charged 10% on the unpurchased balance.
Once all discounts are paid back to the tuition fund, the remaining monies will be used to support school activities.
Who can participate? Everyone!! All families at Calvary Lutheran, friends, extended family are encouraged to purchase Scrip throughout the year. Come into the office during normal school hours and see the church or school secretary, Sundays after service at the information booth too.
Can I still purchase gift cards in the office? You can still purchase your gift card(s) through the office. Cash and Checks are accepted.
Other ways to earn points:
- E-Scrip - Box Tops - S.H.A.R.E. - Labels for Education - Target - Amazon - Smiles - Coke Points - Office Depot
Questions: Contact Karla by e-mail at churchsecretary@calvaryslz.org or by phone at (510) 278-2555
Gift cards are available all year around! |
Hallmark - ScripNow + ReloadNow Available Great news! We're pleased to announce Hallmark Gold Crown ScripNow®eCards are now available in $10 increments, from $10 - $100, with the same great 4% non-profit contribution. Hallmark Reload is also switching to ReloadNow®, so your funds will be added in minutes instead of overnight. The Hallmark Gold Crown Gift Card is redeemable at participating Hallmark Gold Crown stores and online at www.hallmark.com. Hallmark helps you celebrate your special occasions while earning money for Calvary Lutheran School. Find the best selection of the most meaningful ways to celebrate with your friends and family at your local Hallmark Gold Crown store. Great Lakes Scrip Center explains it as "fundraising while you shop". We sell many of the same gift cards you would purchase at retail outlets. Great Lakes Scrip has over 700 of the country's biggest brands: Safeway, Lucky's, Starbucks, Chevron, Arco, Amazon.com, Old Navy, Kohl's, Walmart, Applebee's, Chipotle, Wendy's, Home Depot, and so much more. Check o. |
Please do not enter the school ground from Via Magdalena. This is designated as an Exit Only! - Cars must enter the parking lot from Via Arriba (back side of lot, behind Wendy's), and exit the parking lot Via Magdalena before and after school.
- Speed limit is 5 mph.
- ALL GATES close at 8:40 a.m. (except for Chapel and special events).
- Gates will open in the afternoon at 2:50 p.m., and close at 3:15 p.m.
- On Half-Days, gates will open at 11:20 a.m.
***Please be careful and sensitive to students opening the gates. Wait until the gate is open, student is out of the way BEFORE you proceed to your destination. Thank You! |
Below you will find a few of the school forms that parents may need throughout the school year. Please Click below, to your right, next to the form (in blue) that you need to download. Make sure you fill the form out completely and return it to the school secretary. If you do not find the form you need, please contact the school secretary. Medication Form (Permission to Use: Medication Form - 2015-16 Please remember children are not allowed to self-medicate themselves. Form(s) and medicine must be brought to the office..
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"If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living. You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat. It is written: "'As surely as I live,' says the Lord,
'every knee will bow before me;
every tongue will acknowledge God.'" So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. Please continue to keep our Pastor, Superintendent, teachers, students, parents and volunteers in your prayers throughout the school year. |
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