June 1, 2012

Calvary Lutheran School                 and Church           Cross Connection                                             June 1, 2012   In This Issue Principal's Message Field Day Preschool Summer School Box Tops Calvary's Summer Camp A Special Donation A Big Thank You Ora Loma Donation Love for Heroes Prayer Box VBS Volunteer Info The Experience ------------------------- Order your Kamp Kaos DVDs Talent Show DVDs and Preschool Stepping Up/Graduation DVDs  online! Calvary School Calendar Upcoming Events                       June  2 - Graduation Banquet (6pm) 4 - Field Day (10am - 2pm) 5 - Kindergarten Celebration (9:30am) 5 - 8th Grade Graduation (7pm) 6 - End of 4th Quarter (41 days) 6 - Last Day of School (11:30am)     Important Dates: 6/18 - First day of summer school (registration going on now!) 8/3 - Last Day of Summer School 8/6 - VBS Starts 8/12 - VBS Ends 8/18 - School Work Party 8/19 - Teacher/Staff Installation 8/22 - First day of School (11:30 Dismissal)              Principal's Message  Calvary's Commitment to Education Click on the links below to read the messages. CLS Parent Letter 5-31-12 Multi-Grade Information for Parents Field Day Fun - Monday June 4th - 10am-2pm We still need a few more volunteers; call the school office if you can help.   The Preschool Summer Enrichment Program is here! Click on the link below to get the scoop on summer school for our preschoolers, and to sign up.  Spaces are limited, so don't wait.  Children who have not started Kindergarten will be enrolled in Preschool's Summer School Program.  Preschool Summer School Sign Up Sheet 2012 Box Tops   Turn in your box tops to your child's teacher on Monday, June 4th.  The class with the most box tops for the year will receive a free dress pass for Fall!   Check out Calvary's Summer Camp  for K - 8th! Flexibility for our parents; fun for our kids! Click on the links for details and to sign up. Calvary Summer Camp p. 1 Summer School Sign Up 2012 p.2     A Special Donation We would like to thank the Mena Family for assisting in the acquisition of 10 PCs donated by the Oakland Library.   With this special addition, we would like to invite all our IT gurus out there who would like to be part of a CLS IT Team.  Call the school office to sign up.    A Big Thank You To All Our Parent Volunteers:    Hot Lunch Program:  Leah Aguilar, Pamela Tallon, Edna Hendrix, Maria Jensen, Karla Regnier      Library:  Maria Jensen, Lisa Couillard   Gently Used Uniforms - Laundering - Brad Spray   Gently Used Uniforms - Organization - Ana Merrel   Box Tops - Edna Hendrix   Box Tops - Treat Coordinator   Hot Lunch Towels - Laundering - Susie Manivanh   CPA - Renee Peterson, Contessa Rancifer, Maria Jensen, Raquel Monteiro   Fundraising Coordinator - Karla Regnier Fresh 'n' Easy Coordinator - Ana Merrel Offering Counter - Jody Pusich T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Coordinator - Bonnie Sharp Recycling Ink Cartridges - Michelle Justice, Junne Padua Lost & Found - Cindy Jimenez Yearbook Staff - Mr. Henry, Jean Mussack, Patty Jimenez, Joy Kim, Kent Schimke    Thank you to all--your tireless servant hearts and smiles are inspiring! Oro Loma Donation Oro Loma Sanitary District and Waste Department has proudly presented Calvary Lutheran School with a $100 check for participating in the Earth Day Poster Contest.  This donation will be placed in the "Scholarship & Financial Aid Account."   Love For Heroes     Help Support our Military Overseas Calvary Lutheran Church will be supporting our military serving overseas with prayer and periodic care packages.  If you would like to donate to our efforts, or if you have a loved one that you would like to receive a care package, please click on the links below.  Love for Heroes - Letter Love for Heroes - Request Form Love for Heroes - Item Suggestions Student & Family Prayers The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week: Ratumana Bulabalavu (K) Rochard Holton (1st) Graciela Ward (1st) Maile Kim (1st) Cori DeTurk (5th) Joshua Cruz (6th)          Over the course of the next week our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer.   Successful Accreditation The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is pleased to announce that Calvary Lutheran School has been granted a 3-year term of accreditation. Way to go, Calvary! Yearbook Addendum Pictures are still being accepted for the Yearbook Addendum.  Visit our website to download your pictures:   calvaryslz.org We here at Calvary are busy getting ready for this year's VBS. Our 2012 theme is "Sky, Everything is Possible with God." The dates this year will be August 6-10.               To make this as successful as possible, we need lots of people to help and we are hoping that you may want to join us.             There are several areas in which you could help.             We are in need of coordinators in the following areas. PRESCHOOL- leading the children in the preschool age group. Work with the Kindergarten            coordinator and sharing Bible Story time, games and craft time, etc. CRAFTS - coordinate the craft time. I have some ideas for the 5 crafts needed but if you have your own ideas that would be great. PARKING - someone to coordinate a crew to guide cars safely in and out, especially the   first couple days.   Also, we need people to be crew leaders/guides, helpers in kindergarten and preschool, with crafts, snacks, parking, and helpers in Club 789.               If you haven't been a crew leader before it is probably the easiest, yet important way to help. You basically guide 3-5 kids from one station to another. You will listen to the station leaders' promptings and help the kids experience the fun as they go from games, to crafts, to Bible Story etc.               If you are interested in helping please call me-Sue Ellis @ 888-1407 or the church office, 278-2555 and let us know. You can also sign up on- line by going to the Calvary website. (www.calvaryslz.org)               Thank you so much for considering this and we hope to have you join us.                                                                                In Him,                                                                                 Sue Ellis                                                                              (VBS Coordinator)                                                                               510-888-1407   The Experience   Fun & Fellowship for 9th - 12th Grades   Sunday Evenings 6pm-8pm in the Youth Room    The Experience - June Calendar 2012    Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo,  CA  94580 510-278-2598 www.calvaryslz.org   "Where all students are honored!"

May 25, 2012

Calvary Lutheran School                 and Church           Cross Connection                                             May 25, 2012 In This Issue OWLYouth Group Love for Heroes The Experience Prayer Box Lost Clothing VBS Volunteer Info Adopt-a-Student Field Day PPP Hours Preschool Summer School Calvary's Summer Camp Summer Tutoring Calvary School Calendar Upcoming Events                       May   5/25 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Group (6th-8th Grade, 6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.) 5/27 - Church - Only 1 Service (9am) 5/27 - Bible Study & Sunday School (10:15am) 5/27 - 'The Experience' Youth Theme Night (6th-8th Grade, 6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.) 5/28 - Memorial Day (No School) June  1 - Preschool Stepping Up (9:30am) 2 - 8th Grade Graduation Banquet (6pm) 4 - Field Day (10am - 2pm) 5 - Kindergarten Celebration (9:30am) 5 - 8th Grade Graduation (7pm) 6 - End of 4th Quarter (41 days) 6 - Last Day of School (11:30am)                OWL Youth Group  'One With the Lord'   Make a Pizza Night - 5/25 (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.)   Fun & Fellowship for 6th - 8th Grades - Every other Friday (6pm - 8pm)   OWL Calendar Feb-June 2012   Love For Heroes     Help Support our Military Overseas Calvary Lutheran Church will be supporting our military serving overseas with prayer and periodic care packages.  If you would like to donate to our efforts, or if you have a loved one that you would like to receive a care package, please click on the links below.  Love for Heroes - Letter Love for Heroes - Request Form Love for Heroes - Item Suggestions The Experience   Fun & Fellowship for 9th - 12th Grades   Sunday Evenings 6pm-8pm in the Youth Room Theme Night - May 27th (wear black & white)   The Experience - June Calendar 2012  Student & Family Prayers The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week: Mackenzie Sharp (1st) Elizabeth Swan (1st) Kyra DeLaCruz (4th) Jedd Padua (5th) Aaron Glock (7th)       Over the course of the next week our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer.   Lost Hooded Sweater One of our preschool student's lost a Sprockets hooded sweater, size 3T or 4T. Please check your child's backpack to see if it went home with your child by mistake.  It is heather grey with comic characters on it, and it was the preschooler's favorite sweater.  Please contact the school office if find it.  Just a reminder that we do have a Lost & Found, located between the Parish Hall and Calvary Club.  Be sure to check it before the last day of school, June 6th. We here at Calvary are busy getting ready for this year's VBS. Our 2012 theme is "Sky, Everything is Possible with God." The dates this year will be August 6-10.               To make this as successful as possible, we need lots of people to help and we are hoping that you may want to join us.             There are several areas in which you could help.             We are in need of coordinators in the following areas. PRESCHOOL- leading the children in the preschool age group. Work with the Kindergarten            coordinator and sharing Bible Story time, games and craft time, etc. CRAFTS - coordinate the craft time. I have some ideas for the 5 crafts needed but if you have your own ideas that would be great. PARKING - someone to coordinate a crew to guide cars safely in and out, especially the   first couple days.   Also, we need people to be crew leaders/guides, helpers in kindergarten and preschool, with crafts, snacks, parking, and helpers in Club 789.               If you haven't been a crew leader before it is probably the easiest, yet important way to help. You basically guide 3-5 kids from one station to another. You will listen to the station leaders' promptings and help the kids experience the fun as they go from games, to crafts, to Bible Story etc.               If you are interested in helping please call me-Sue Ellis @ 888-1407 or the church office, 278-2555 and let us know. You can also sign up on- line by going to the Calvary website. (www.calvaryslz.org)               Thank you so much for considering this and we hope to have you join us.                                                                                In Him,                                                                                 Sue Ellis                                                                              (VBS Coordinator)                                                                               510-888-1407   Adopt-a-Student for the 2012-13 School Year Help some of our struggling families with the cost of tuition.  Consider making a monetary monthly gift or a one-time gift toward the education of a child.    Adopt-a-Student Flyer Field Day Fun - Monday June 4th - 10am-2pm Need a few more PPP Hours? We need volunteers to help with the outdoor activities and with the hot dog lunch.  Please call or stop by the school office to sign up.   The Preschool Summer Enrichment Program is here! Click on the link below to get the scoop on summer school for our preschoolers, and to sign up.  Spaces are limited, so don't wait.  Children who have not started Kindergarten will be enrolled in Preschool's Summer School Program.  Preschool Summer School Sign Up Sheet 2012 Check out Calvary's Summer Camp! Don't miss out on summer fun. Expanded Options for your busy schedule - 8:15am - 3:15pm (school day) = $140 per week Drop ins - $5 per hour Click on the link for details and to sign up. Calvary Summer Camp p. 1 Calvary Summer Camp 2012 p. 2   Want your student to get a head start on next year?  Or just to review a few of the trickier concepts from this last year? Calvary's gifted staff of teachers are offering tutoring this summer.  Click on the link below for details. Summer Tutoring 2012     Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo,  CA  94580 510-278-2598 www.calvaryslz.org   "Where all students are honored!"

May 17, 2012

Calvary Lutheran School                 and Church           Cross Connection                                             May 17, 2012 In This Issue School Picnic CPA Car Wash Sports Award Celebration Talent Show The Experience Prayer Box Chapel Offering VBS - Meeting Love for Heroes See's Fundraiser Results Calvary's Summer Camp Summer Tutoring Preschool Summer School OWLYouth Group Calvary School Calendar Upcoming Events                       May  5/18 - School Picnic (Little Hills Ranch) 5/19 - Annual Sports Celebration 5/20 - Church - Only 1 Service (9am) 5/20 - Bible Study & Sunday School (10:15am) 5/20 - 'The Experience' Youth Group - Pizza Party - (9th-12th Grade, 6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.) 5/21 - Vacation Bible School (VBS) Meeting (7pm in the Conf. Rm.) 5/23 - Spring Play (7:00pm - Grades 7th & 8th) 5/24 - Field Trip - 5th/6th Grades to Roaring Camp Railroad 5/25 - CLS Talent Show (10am)   5/25 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Group (6th-8th Grade, 6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.) 5/27 - Church - Only 1 Service (10:15am) 5/27 - Bible Study & Sunday School (10:15am) 5/27 - 'The Experience' Youth Theme Night (6th-8th Grade, 6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm.) 5/28 - Memorial Day (No School) June  1 - Preschool Stepping Up (9:30am) 2 - 8th Grade Graduation Banquet 4 - Field Day (10am - 2pm) 5 - Kindergarten Celebration (9:30am) 5 - 8th Grade Graduation (7pm) 6 - End of 4th Quarter (41 days) 6 - Last Day of School (11:30am)               The  School  Picnic is Friday, May 18 - 9:30am - 2:30pm at Little Hills Ranch There is no school or Calvary Club.  Drive directly to the park.  Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Click on the links below to get the details. Little Hills Ranch Flyer Little Hills Rock Wall Release Little Hills Ranch Directions Little Hills Park Map Come help out at CPA's Car Wash May 19th 9am-3pm. Can't be there?  Drop off baked goodies (individually wrapped) to sell at the Car Wash.  Earn a PPP Hour by making a minimum of 4 doz. cookies, or other baked treat. Or swing by and we'll wash your car for $8, and send you on your way!     Click on the link below for details. CPA Car Wash - May 2012   Join us for Calvary's SPORTS AWARD CELEBRATION    Sat. 19th, 6:30 - 8:00pm in the Parish Hall    The Sports Department is hosting an Award Celebration for you and your family. During this time we will recognize all of the students that have participated in Calvary Sports during the 2011-2012 school year. This is an exciting time for our student athletes as they receive acclaim for their effort. And we want you to be there for this memorable event. It is our way of saying thank you for making Calvary your home. Be sure to bring your camera to this special event.   Calvary Sports Celebration Invitation 2012    Join Us for the Annual Talent Show on Friday,   May 25th at 10am in the church. The Experience   Fun & Fellowship for 9th - 12th Grades   Sunday Evenings 6pm-8pm in the Youth Room Pizza Party - May 20th (bring $3.00) Theme Night - May 27th (wear black & white)   The Experience - June Calendar 2012  Student & Family Prayers The following students were drawn from the prayer box this week:  Adileilah Bulabalavu (1st) Sara Monteiro (3rd) Aubrey Gibbs (4th) Veronica Tallon (6th) Sarah Badawi (8th)   Over the course of the next week our staff will be lifting them and their families up in prayer.   3rd Quarter Chapel Offerings CLS received $196.08 in offering during the 3rd Quarter.  Thank you to all our school families.  The offering collected from the 3rd Quarter will go to East Africa Famine. Vacation Bible School (VBS) Meeting Monday, 5/21 @ 7pm in the Conf. Rm.  VBS 2012 - Volunteers Needed The theme this year is "SKY!  Anything is possible with God."  (Note:  video link is not functional) Love for Heroes Help Support our Military Overseas Calvary Lutheran Church will be supporting our military serving overseas with prayer and periodic care packages.  If you would like to donate to our efforts, or if you have a loved one that you would like to receive a care package, please click on the links below.  Love for Heroes - Letter Love for Heroes - Request Form Love for Heroes - Item Suggestions See's Candy Fundraiser Results Calvary families and friends did an amazing job raising money for the Music Program.  The total profit made was $1100!  Great job Calvary! The 3rd/4th grade sold the most boxes and wins a Free Dress Day!   Check out Calvary's Summer Camp! Don't miss out on summer fun. Expanded Options for your busy schedule - 8:15am - 3:15pm (school day) = $140 per week Drop ins - $5 per hour Click on the link for details and to sign up. Calvary Summer Camp p. 1 Calvary Summer Camp 2012 p. 2   Want your student to get a head start on next year?  Or just to review a few of the trickier concepts from this last year? Calvary's gifted staff of teachers are offering tutoring this summer.  Click on the link below for details. Summer Tutoring 2012   The Preschool Summer Enrichment Program is here! Click on the link below to get the scoop on summer school for our preschoolers, and to sign up.  Spaces are limited, so don't wait.  Children who have not started Kindergarten will be enrolled in Preschool's Summer School Program.  Preschool Summer School Sign Up Sheet 2012 OWL Youth Group  'One With the Lord'   Fun & Fellowship for 6th - 8th Grades - Every other Friday (6pm - 8pm)   OWL Calendar Feb-June 2012   Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo,  CA  94580 510-278-2598 www.calvaryslz.org   "Where all students are honored!"