Sept 7, 2012

September 7, 2012 Autumn Leaves Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Here are the upcoming events at Calvary.  Be sure to mark your calendar. September 9/9 - Church Service & Grandparents Day (9am) "Faith's Test"  [James 2:14-18] 9/9 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/10 - Girls' Volleyball Game - Grace @ Calvary (3:30pm) 9/12 - Cougar Parent Meeting (6pm in the Parish Hall) 9/11 - Chapel & Calvary Ringers play (8:40am) 9/13 - Girls' Volleyball Game - St. John @ Calvary (3:30pm) 9/15 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth BBQ & Water Fun (12noon-2pm) 9/16 - Church Service & Calvary Ringers play (9am) 9/16 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/17 - Band Meeting (6:30pm in the church) 9/18 - Girls' Volleyball Game - Calvary @ Redeemer (3:30) 9/18 - Dining for Dollars--Porky's (4pm-9pm; Flyer below) 9/19 - Girls' Volleyball Game - Calvary @ St. Philip (3:30) 9/20 - Girls' Volleyball Game - Calvary @ Grace (4:30) 9/23 - Church Service (9am) 9/23 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/28 - Mr. Science Assembly (9am - Preschool-2nd; 10am - 3rd-8th) 9/28 - Accreditation (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress, Calvary Club Available) 9/28 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Night 6th-8th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/30 - Fellowship Sunday Church Service & 7th/8th Grade Partners in Worship (9am) - Brown Bag Lunch to follow service Save the Date: 10/6 - Boys' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace) 10/6-10/7 - Calvary's 1st Annual Fall Craft Fair 10/9-10/12 - Outdoor Ed (7th & 8th Grade) 10/13 - Girls' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace) 10/15-10/19 - Book Fair (Parish Hall - Times TBA) 10/18 - Fall Picture Day 10/19 - Accreditation & End of 1st Quarter - 42 days (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress) 10/25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:15pm-8pm) 10/26 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Calvary Club Available)   We will have a special visitor on campus next week!  Be sure to greet and introduce yourself to Pastor Kelly Smith.  He will be here Wednesday 9/14 through Friday, 9/16.   Featured Articles Hot Lunch Helpers We are looking for 2 Hot Lunch Helpers for next Friday, 9/14.  If you can help, please call the school office. 510-278-2598   Volleyball Schedule Be sure to check out our  Girls' Volleyball Team.  Below is a link to the schedule with all the games.  Go Cougars! Girls' Volleyball Schedule 2012 Fall Craft Fair Mark your calendar for Calvary's 1st Annual Craft Fair - Saturday, 10/6 and Sunday, 10/7.  Tables are still available, $30 for a 6-foot table; and $40 for an 8-foot table.  Raffle tickets will go home with your child on Wed, 9/12.  2 raffle tickets for a dollar!  The class with the most tickets sold will get a pizza party! Craft Fair Flyer 2012-12 Dining for Dollars Calvary's 1st Dining for Dollars will be at Porky's Pizza on Tuesday, 9/18 from 4pm to 9pm.  Bring the attached flyer in and Porky's Pizza will donate 20% of each order back to Calvary.  Dining for Dollars -Porky's Sept 2012 Friday Snacks are back! Snack items, fresh-baked cookies and other treats will be sold after Hot Lunch on Fridays (or Thursday if Friday is a half-day). CPA Meeting Wed. 9/12 @ 6pm in the Parish Hall Items for discussion: Rummage sale postponed. Car wash date may change - TBD Interested in Band? There will be an informational Band meeting for parents and students on Monday, 9/17 @ 6:30 in the church.  If you are interested in learning to play in a band, or if you can donate an instrument, please attend this meeting. CLS needs a Fundraising Coordinator Calvary's Fall Fundraiser is right around the corner.  We are still looking for an individual who could coordinate a few fundraisers this year. This job fulfills the 20-hour Parent Participation Program requirement for the school year.  Please call the school office if you can help.  'Families in Faith' Mobile App Click on the link above for a short YouTube video about a smart phone app to help busy Christians.  This app gives Christian parents ideas, tools and conversation starters to keep Jesus as the focus of their families in their daily lives.       Thank you to all of the grandparents and family members who helped us celebrate Grandparents' Day a little early on Wednesday, 9/5.  Our church was filled to the brim with the celebration of some very special people in our children's lives.      Thank you, too, to all of helping hands that made baked goodies for our celebration.  You are a blessing!       Join us Sunday 9/9 @ 9am as we celebrate Grandparents' Day on its actual day.  Children bring your grandparents; Grandparents bring your children!  Refreshments will be served after the service.        WHAT ARE GRANDPARENTS FOR? Grandparents are for stories about things of long ago. Grandparents are for caring about all the things you know... Grandparents are for rocking you and singing you to sleep, Grandparents are for giving you nice memories to keep... Grandparents are for knowing all the things you're dreaming of... But, most importantly of all, grandparents are for love. ~Author Unknown~  7th & 8th Grade Acrostic Poem  Generous Radical Appreciative Nice Dependable Patient Awesome Radiant Exciting Neat Tidy Sincere

FW: Acknowledgement of Grandparents

Calvary Lutheran Church and School 17200 Via Magdalena San Lorenzo, CA 94580 Greetings! Please join us this Sunday, September 9 at our 9:00am Worship Service as we acknowledge grandparents.  Grandparents, bring your children and grandchildren; children, bring your grandparents!!

Aug 31, 2012

August 31, 2012 Autumn Leaves Calvary Lutheran School Cross Connection Here are the upcoming events at Calvary.  Be sure to mark your calendar. September 9/2 - Calvary Church Service (9am) - "Fight the Good Fight" (Eph. 6:10-20) 9/2 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/3 - Labor Day Holiday (No School) 9/4 - Back to School Night for 5th-8th Grade (6:30pm-8:00pm) 9/6 - Back to School Night for Preschool-4th (6:30pm-8:00pm) 9/7 - Hot Lunch Begins - Pizza Day 9/9 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/15 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth BBQ & Water Fun (12noon-2pm) 9/16 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/18 - Dining for Dollars--Porky's (4pm-9pm; Flyer below) 9/22 - Calvary Car Wash sponsored by the CPA (Times TBA) 9/23 - 'The Experience' Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/28 - Mr. Science Assembly (9am - Preschool-2nd; 10am - 3rd-8th) 9/28 - Accreditation (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress) 9/28 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Night 6th-8th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) Save the Date: 10/6 - Boys' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace) 10/6-10/7 - Calvary's 1st Annual Fall Craft Fair 10/9-10/12 - Outdoor Ed (7th & 8th Grade) 10/13 - Calvary's Rummage Sale sponsored by the CPA 10/13 - Girls' Volleyball Tournament (@ Prince of Peace) 10/15-10/19 - Book Fair (Parish Hall - Times TBA) 10/18 - Fall Picture Day 10/19 - Accreditation & End of 1st Quarter - 42 days (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress) 10/25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:15pm-8pm) 10/26 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Calvary Club Available)     Featured Articles Grandparents' Day Don't forget to join us Wed. 9/5 @ 8:40 for our special chapel service, "Hands Full of Love for our Grandparents."  Invite your child's grandparents, aunts, uncles and any family members who have had a role in your child's life.   Back to School Night 5th - 8th Grades 5th through 8th will have Back to School night Tuesday, 9/4 from 6:30pm - 8pm.  If possible, children should be left with a sitter as this time is for parents/guardians only. Back to School Night Pre - 4th Grades Preschool through 4th will have Back to School night Thursday, 9/6 from 6:30pm - 8pm.  Children should be left with a sitter as this time is for  parents/guardians only.  Dining for Dollars Calvary's 1st Dining for Dollars will be at Porky's Pizza on Tuesday, 9/18 from 4pm to 9pm.  Bring the attached flyer in and Porky's Pizza will donate 20% of each order back to Calvary.  Dining for Dollars -Porky's Sept 2012 Reminders Be sure to write your child's name in all of his/her clothes, especially sweatshirts and jackets as the weather gets colder.  Don't forget the backpack and lunch bag also!   CLS is still looking for 1 or 2 Librarians Calvary is still in need of a librarian to work an hour or two maybe once or twice a week.  This job would fulfill the 20-hour Parent Participation Program requirement for the school year.  Please call the school office if you can help.   CLS needs a Fundraising Coordinator Calvary needs a volunteer to be our Fundraising Coordinator.  This job fulfills the 20-hour Parent Participation Program requirement for the school year.  Please call the school office if you can help.  Labels for Education Not to be confused with Box Tops for Education, these labels are found on Campbell's Soup, office supplies, etc.  See the links below for an extended list.  Turn these labels in your child's teacher each quarter for a chance to win a class treat.     Labels for Ed Product List Labels for Ed Bonus Sheet Our Preschoolers Love Grandparents Very Much!   WHAT ARE GRANDPARENTS FOR? Grandparents are for stories about things of long ago. Grandparents are for caring about all the things you know... Grandparents are for rocking you and singing you to sleep, Grandparents are for giving you nice memories to keep... Grandparents are for knowing all the things you're dreaming of... But, most importantly of all, grandparents are for love. ~Author Unknown~  The Preschoolers' Grandparents' Poem G-ood to me R-ead to me A-wesome N-ice to me D-evoted to me   P-roud of me A-mbrasos y Besas R-eady to play E-mbrace me N-eat T-errific S-pecial to me and God       The Kindergarten Class LOVES their Grandparents because they...   Give us hugs and kisses! Read to us! Eat our favorite foods with us! Always love us! Treat us kindly! Raise your hands and give a cheer! 3rd grade grandparents are the best all year! Full of fun and laughter too! God's gift to us is you!     4th Grade poem   Graceful Restful Awesome Nice  Delicate   Peaceful All stars Respectful Educated  Neat Thoughtful Special

Grandparent's Day - Sept 5 - 8:30am

Calvary Lutheran Church and School 17200 Via Magdalena San Lorenzo, CA 94580 Dear Doug, Please join us as we recognize, celebrate and honor the grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members who have played an important role in our lives and the lives of our children.      Grandparents' Day "Hands Full of Love for our Grandparents" Wednesday, September 5th @ 8:40am Please invite your child's grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members to a special Chapel Service in their honor.  Refreshments to follow the service.

Aug 24, 2012

Calvary Lutheran School                 and Church           Cross Connection                                              August 24, 2012   In This Issue Volleyball Meeting Updated School Calendar Hot Lunch Form Box Tops Fall Craft Fair Need Parent Volunteers Dress Code E-Waste Profits Love for Heroes One With the Lord The Experience Upcoming Events at Calvary               September:   9/2 - The Experience Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/3 - Labor Day Holiday (No School) 9/4 - Back-to-School Night 5th-8th Grade (6:30-8:00pm) 9/6 - Back-to-School Night Preschool-4th Grade (6:30-8:00pm) 9/7 - Hot Lunch - Pizza Day (use form in this newsletter to sign up) 9/9 - The Experience Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/15 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth BBQ & Water Fun (12noon-2pm) 9/16 - The Experience Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/23 - The Experience Youth Night 9th-12th Grade (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm) 9/28 - Mr. Science Assembly (9am - Pre-2nd, 10am - 3rd-8th) 9/28 - Accreditation (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress) 9/28 - One With the Lord (OWL) Youth Night 6th-8th (6pm-8pm in the Youth Rm)      Save the Date:  10/6-10/7 - Fall Craft Fair 10/15-10/19 - Book Fair 10/18 - Fall Picture Day 10/19 - Accreditation & End of Quarter - 42 days (11:30 Dismissal & Free Dress) 10/25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:15 - 8pm) 10/26 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (8am - 12noon)    Volleyball Meeting for Parents - Tues. 8/28 6pm There will be a mandatory meeting for parents of 5th through 8th grade girls.  Please click on the link for details.  Unfortunately at this time, we will not have a boys' volleyball team. Volleyball Parent Meeting 2012-13   Updated School Calendar for 2012-13 Please print a copy to keep for your records--note the date changes for Boys and Girls Volleyball Tournaments. School Calendar - 2012-13      Hot Lunch Starts 9/7    Click on the link below to view and print the Hot Lunch Sign Up Form for the 1st Quarter. The form and the payment are due by Friday 8/31!  Hot Lunch Form - 1st Quarter  Box Top Bonanza    Start collecting those box tops!  The class with the most box tops at the end of 1st Quarter will win a free dress pass.    Be sure to visit the box top website--Sign up and click 'Click & Earn' to play games, and do activities that earn our school cash!  Box Tops for Education   We still have tables available  for Calvary's Craft Fair October 6th & 7th 10am - 5pm Got a hobby? A little creative flair? Sign up to sell your wares at Calvary's 1st Annual Craft Fair!    Call or stop by the school office to reserve your 6 or 8-foot table for $40. Set up Friday night, 10/5 in the Parish Hall, and enjoy harvest-themed fun and fellowship selling your handmade goods on Saturday and Sunday. Each merchant will be asked to donate 1 item of his/her choice to our Raffle Table.  Raffle tickets will be sold prior to and during the Craft Fair.         All proceeds from table rentals and raffle tickets will go to the Scholarship Fund  to help our families facing financial hardships.     We are still looking for parent volunteers for the following jobs.   Each of these jobs fulfills the 20-hour yearly requirement.   Friday Hot Lunch Program - 2 - 3 individuals to serve meals and sell snacks      Library - 2 individuals to work in the school library     Hot Lunch Towels - 1 individual to launder dish towels weekly    Fundraising Coordinator - 1 individual to organize fundraisers Recycling Ink Cartridges - 7 individuals to take empty toner cartridges to Staples or Office Depot once a month (at your leisure),  preferably 1 parent per class. Yearbook Staff - Several individuals to collect pictures and work with the yearbook coordinator   Call the school office to sign up for any of these PPP opportunities. Dress Code Reminders Please take a moment to review our dress code policy. CLS Dress Code The Parent/Student Handbook will be available online by September 21st.  Any questions in the interim, can be directed to your child's teacher or the school office. E-Waste Profits Calvary   Calvary received $304.58 from the June E-Waste event.  Thank you to all the families who contributed to make this event a success.  These funds will help with rising operating costs. Love for Heroes Care Packages for our Troops Calvary will be sending care packages to our troops in the military.  If you have a family member or friend in the military that you would like to receive a package, please call the church office - 510-278-2555.   If you would like to donate items for the care packages, please see the below link for ideas.  Items can be dropped off in the office between 7:30am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Suggested Items for Soldiers One With the Lord - OWL Fun & Fellowship for 6th - 8th Grades Every other Friday night 6pm-8pm in the Youth Room OWL Calendar 2012-13  The Experience   Fun & Fellowship for 9th - 12th Grades   Sunday Evenings 6pm-8pm in the Youth Room     The Experience - July-Aug Calendar 2012 The Experience - September 2012    Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo,  CA  94580 510-278-2598 www.calvaryslz.org   "Where all students are honored!"

Beautification Day Sat 8/18 - 9 to Noon

Come Join Us for School Beautification Day Saturday, 8/18 from 9am - noon It may sound like work, but there's a whole lot of fun going on!    Bring the family and lend a helping hand as we spruce up for Back-to-School. It's a great way to have fun and get a headstart on your PPP hours, too!  Here are some of the areas where we could use a helping hand: OFFICE Dust windows, furniture, etc.   PLAYGROUND/PARKING LOT Basketball Courts ... stencil new lines   Parking lines ... stencil new lines   Replace nets, repair rims   Sweep & Blow entire asphalt playground    Power wash playground     MESSAGE BOARD Clean Plexiglass   PAINTING Paint yellow parking curbs   Paint fence (black) between Perish Hall & Conference Rm   Paint Preschool Playground Fence (black)   Paint & Replace Reflective Tape on goal posts   CLASSROOMS Wash Windows    CARPETS Vacuum   Shampoo   FLOORS Wash & Wax (Buff)   BATHROOMS Clean & deodorize   TEACHER WORKROOM Organize teacher workspace (laminator, paper supplies, etc.)   MOVING "Preschool Storage Rm" ... Clean out & organize the Library closet. Move "Gently Used Clothing" onto shelves in Library closet. Place paper supplies in Teacher Workroom. Move bulletin boards and other items to appropriate places.    "Teacher Lounge"... Move furniture and supplies from "small office in Administrative Bldg." to classroom #1 for storage. Move fridge, microwave, tables & chairs into new lounge.   SAND SIFTING  Clean sand for new school year...if needed, add additional amount to sandbox.        Suggested Supplies ...   Buckets ... scrub brushes ... sponges ... squeegees ... window cleaning supplies ... windex ... soap ... etc. ... ladders ... hand trucks ... paint brushes ... rollers ... rags ... kids: sand sifters ... gloves ... tools ... sheers ... pruners ... screwdrivers ... etc. ... ELBOW GREASE, ENERGY, FUN!   Calvary's 10th Annual Kick-off Celebration   Sunday, August 19 9:00am Worship Service food, fun & fellowship immediately following service ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ If your name begins with... A-L please bring a side dish to share M-Z please bring a dessert to share (CPA will graciously be providing the hot dogs)    We will begin with a special church service at 9:00am where our  principal, Mr. Brauer and the teachers will be commissioned. This means that the staff is being "rededicated" in their service to the Lord and your family for the new school year.  Following the service:            Puppets of Praise   BBQ lunch  Student planners, Bibles, and Hymnals will be sold and the "Gently used" uniforms will also be available.  The classrooms will be open for you to see (10:15-10:30am)  Jump house and water wars for all who wish to           participate. Social time will take place... come and reconnect with your friends and make some new friends! We are currently enrolling new students, tell your friends and neighbors, see you there!   SCHOOL FAMILIES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED   HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!   Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo,  CA  94580 510-278-2598 www.calvaryslz.org   "Where all students are honored!"

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