Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Parent Connection #33 - April 28, 2014

Enrollment packets and enrollment intent forms were sent home last week. If you have not returned your intent form for your child, please do so by Tuesday. This information is very important to our planning for next year. If you are unsure of your plans, or have any questions, please contact Mr. Schneck.

Please join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, May 1st, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Begin your day with the students of Faith Lutheran as we worship our Lord together. This week Pastor Robbert from King of Kings in Wasilla will be presenting a message from God’s Word in Luke 6:39.The Handchime choir will be playing for this chapel service. Handchime students, please meet in the church at 8:15 to prepare.

Come join us this Friday for our School Musical! On Friday, May 2nd, the students of Faith Lutheran School will present their spring musical, Are We There Yet?  at the UAA Fine Arts Building on Alumni Loop at 6:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater. The students will be presenting a musical version of The story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt.
Students should be there by 6:10 p.m. to prepare. There is no cost for this show, but a free-will donation will be collected to help cover the cost of the theater rental.
The students will be traveling to UAA on the morning of May 2nd for their dress rehearsal. Parents are asked to sign the attached permission slip attached to the weekly newsletter for this outing. Please also indicate if you would be able to help with transportation.
Special thanks to the following who helped at our sets/props/costumes work night last Thursday:
Tina, Jake and Josh Henry, Gideon and Emma Schneck, and Stacey Koenig.

Put it on your calendar! The students of Mrs. Zarnstorff, Mrs. Schneck, and Mrs. Ewings will be presenting a piano recital next week on Thursday, May 8th at 4:30 p.m. All are invited to come and enjoy this showcase of the students’ achievements of the past year.

Track Practice continues this week. This week the team will be practicing at Wendler from 5-6:30 p.m. Parents can pick up students at 6:30 p.m. from Wendler, or back at the Faith parking lot around 6:45 p.m.
Practices this week:
Tuesday, April 29th   5:00-6:30 p.m. at Wendler
Thursday, May 1st   5:00-6:30 p.m. at Wendler

The ACSAA State Track Meet is this Saturday, May 3rd. The venue is now Wasilla High School. Track team members should be there by 9:30 a.m. to warm up. Mr. Zarnstorff will be able to give a ride to anyone needing transportation. Please speak to Mr. Zarnstorff if your child will need a ride.
Mr. Zarnstorff also plans to take the track team out for pizza in Wasilla following the meet.
Special thanks to all those who helped to run the FLS Invitational meet on Saturday!

To cheer our track team on we will have several Spirit Days this week:
Wednesday, April 30th – Black and White Day
No colors today, all clothing is black and white, (or gray)!
Thursday, May 1st – Crazy Tie Day
Wear your craziest tie. Don’t have one? Make it out of paper, cardboard, or whatever!
Friday, May 2nd – School Colors Day
Go teal and gold!

Toddler Time is an hour of educational activities, structured play and a snack for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Toddler Time meets on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in the Faith fellowship hall. For more information contact Mrs. Cara Ewings at 792-9388.

There will be a PTF Meeting this Wednesday, April 30th at 6:30 p.m.

This summer a group of teens from Faith Lutheran Church have the opportunity to attend this year’s WELS International Youth Rally in Knoxville, Tennessee in June. This rally allows our young people to interact with fellow believers from around the United States and the world as they come together as believers to learn and grow in a variety of workshops on faith, music, sports, relationships and Christian living.
In order to help fund the trip several events are planned:
SPRING PARKING LOT SALE
Camp Luther and Faith PTF are allowing the teens to run our spring parking lot sale, scheduled for Saturday, May 31st. Faith teens are asking for your donations! They are willing to pick up your gently used items as donations for the sale. Do you have junk to get rid of? They will take that too and gladly haul it away for a free-will donation. They may even be able to arrange some spring cleaning help for you. Contact M. Schneck at 331-7761 and they will arrange for some delightful and energetic teens to serve you.
PARENTS’NIGHT OUT
The Faith teens will be helping Mrs. Henry to run the last Parents’ Night Out on Friday, May 9th from 6-9 p.m. Take the opportunity for a little break while the teens keep your child entertained.

The teens have some other events planned as well and appreciate your prayers and encouragement as they work to attend this special event!

There will be a group meeting to do our part to make Anchorage shine this Saturday.
Faith Lutheran Church and School manage a section of roadway to keep clean along Earthquake Park as part of Anchorage’s  Adopt-a-Road program. Would you like to participate? It only takes an hour. They will be meeting this Saturday, May 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Earthquake Park. (Teens and adults only, please.)  Please speak to Kathy Hester for details.

On the calendar…
Tuesday, April 29th   
·         Track Practice     5:00-6:30 p.m.
@ Wendler

Wednesday, April 30th
·         PTF Meeting     6:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 1st         
·         School Chapel Service     8:30 a.m.
·         Handchime Choir Practice     12:30 p.m.
·         Track Practice     5:00-6:30 p.m.
@ Wendler

Friday, May 2nd
·         Musical dress rehearsal     9:00 a.m.
·         FLS Musical Are We There Yet?
6:30 p.m. at UAA Fine Arts Building
(Students should be there by 6:10 p.m.)

Saturday, May 3rd
·         ACSAA State Track Meet
At Wasilla High School
·         Faith Adopt-a-Road Clean-up at Earthquake Park   11:00 a.m.


Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Thursday Track Practice Change

Track Parents - 
The track practice for Thursday, April 24th has been moved to Wendler. The practice may go later because of the Wendler track schedule. Please look for an email from Mr. Z for the specific start and finish time.
WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR SATURDAY'S MEET (April 26)! Please let Mr. Zarnstorff know if you are interested and available.

FLS Parent Connection - April 22, 2014

Thursday Chapel
Please join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, April 24th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with our Lord.
This week’s speaker: Pastor Ewings
Theme:  Have You Ever Been Lost?
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Thank you to all those who helped to prepare for and run our booth at Kids’ Day on Saturday!
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Practices for Track (boys and girls, grades 4-8) continue this Tuesday, April 22nd and Thursday, April 24th.
Practice will be from 4-5:30 p.m. at Cuddy Family Park (by the Loussac Library).
          The Faith Invitational Track meet is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th at Wendler Middle School. Track team members should be at the Wendler track by 9:00 a.m. to warm up. PARENTS AND FRIENDS: WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RUN THE EVENTS AND SCORING. Please help if you can. See Mr. Zarnstorff if you are available to help us out.
          The ACSAA State Meet is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd.
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Are you interested in our Preschool or Kindergarten programs? Do you have family or friends that might be? This week there will be several opportunities to see what Faith Lutheran early childhood programs have to offer.
On Wednesday, April 23rd from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Mrs. Schneck will hold a Kindergarten Roundup Open House, and Miss Wendland will be holding two Preschool Open House opportunities on  Wednesday, April 23rd  from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.  Parents interested in our programs can bring their children in to experience the classrooms firsthand, find out about the curriculum, and get their questions answered. 
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We are gearing up for our school musical,  Are We There Yet  , coming up on May 2nd. (See the attached flyer.) There will be a sets, costumes, and props work night this Thursday, April 24th from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. for any parents and friends available to help us out. Any assistance you can give us is appreciated. Please contact Mrs. Schneck if you are able to help.
A costuming note went home last Thursday. Students need to bring $2 for their t-shirt if they have not already done so. Also, the shorts worn under their costumes should be black. The sashes can be any color (something that goes with their shirt). See Mrs. Schneck if you have any questions.
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There will be a work day at Camp Luther Alaska in Wasilla this Saturday, April 26th. Do your children and family make use of Camp Luther’s programs and facilities? This is a great opportunity to help us out by giving back. Both “skilled” and “unskilled” labor is needed. We have some roof and step repair that is especially urgent. Can you give us a hand? Please contact Fred or Stacey Koenig if you would like to help out.
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The Junior Choir will be singing at King of Kings in Wasilla this Sunday, April 27th at their 10:30 a.m. service. Students should be at the church by 10:10 a.m. to prepare. If your child will need a ride, please contact Mrs. Schneck.
Following the service the Junior Choir will be heading out to Camp Luther for a picnic before returning to Anchorage. Parents and family are welcome to join the picnic. Students that are riding with Mrs. Schneck will return to Faith around 1:30 p.m.
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Toddler Time is an hour of educational activities, structured play and a snack for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Toddler Time meets on Wednesdays from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Faith fellowship hall. There will also be a special Saturday Toddler Time this Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. For more information please contact Mrs. Cara Ewings at 792-9388.
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This week…
Tuesday, April 22nd      
·         Track Practice   4:00 p.m.
                   @ Cuddy Family Park

Wednesday, April 23rd      
·         Toddler Time    10:00 a.m.
·         Junior Choir     12:20 p.m.

Thursday, April 24th     
·         School Chapel Service     8:30 a.m.
·         Handchime Choir Practice   12:30 p.m.
·         Track Practice   4:00 p.m.
                   @ Cuddy Family Park
·         Musical sets, props and costume work night  6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 26th
·         Faith Invitational Track Meet   9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
·         Toddler Time     10:00 a.m.
·         Camp Luther Alaska workday

And coming up…
Friday, May 2nd
·         FLS School Musical “Are We There Yet?”
6:30 p.m. at the UAA Fine Arts Building Mainstage Theater

Saturday, May 3rd

·         ACSAA State Track Meet

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Kindergarten Roundup! Wednesday, April 23rd

Kindergarten Roundup!  Wednesday, April 23rd, 4:30-6:00 PM
Do you have a child who'll be entering Kindergarten this coming fall?  Do you know a relative or friend or neighbor who does?  Come, or invite others to come to our Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, April 23rd. Mrs. Schneck is eager to show parents and prospective students what Kindergarten at Faith Lutheran School is all about!

Monday, April 7, 2014

FLS Parent Connection - April 7th 2014

Your family is invited to worship with us at Faith at our weekly Lenten service this Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. You are also invited to join us at 6:00 p.m. prior to the service for our soup supper potluck. You may bring a soup, salad, or other dish to pass, or just come hungry. Please join us for this enjoyable pre-worship fellowship!
The Handchime Choir will be playing for this service. Mrs. Zarnstorff asks that the handchime students be at church by 6:30 p.m. to warm up.

 Thank you, Faith family, for your efforts on behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. All together the students collected $616.06 for Pennies for Patients. Thank you!

Egg-stravaganza!
You are invited to join the Faith Lutheran family for a few hours of fun this Friday, April 11th from 6-8 p.m. in the Faith fellowship hall. It’s an egg dyeing party and competition! Just bring your already-boiled eggs and any dye or crafty-type materials you might use to decorate them. There will be some eggs on hand for those who can’t bring any, as well as dyes and craft items (see posters). After we are done decorating, everyone will get a scoring card and be able to pick their favorites in a variety of categories. Please contact Mary Klebs or Cindy Zarnstorff for more information. Thanks to Faith PTF for sponsoring the event!

Thursday Chapel
Please join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, March 20th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with our Lord.

Happy Birthday and God’s blessings to:
Chloe Robbert (April 13)

Congratulations to our Co-ed indoor soccer team. Though we didn’t bring home a trophy, the team fought hard, gave their best, and showed great sportsmanship. We are proud of you!
There will be one more “fun night” soccer practice this Tuesday, April 8th at St. John’s United Methodist Church at 4:00 p.m. Parents are invited to join us and take on the team in some fun games! The team will come back to the school for pizza at 5:15 p.m. and be ready for pick-up by 5:45 p.m.
Special thanks to our coaches, Andy Zanto and Pastor Pao Moua, as well as our “team mom” Tina Henry for your time and talents this season!

Practices for Track (boys and girls, grades 4-8) will begin this Thursday, April 10th.
Practice will be from 4-5:45 p.m. Mr. Zarnstorff will send out a permission slip for those students who are interested in participating.
The Faith Invitational Track meet is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th. The ACSAA State Meet is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd .

Kindergarten Round – Up
Do you know anyone who might be interested in our kindergarten program? Coming up in two weeks we will be holding a Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, April 23rd for parents and potential Kindergarten students to come in and see what Faith Lutheran School offers. A flyer will be going out next week with more details. Parents are our best advertising! Please tell your family and friends about us.

This week…
Tuesday, April 8th     
·         Indoor Soccer Practice “fun night” at 4:00 p.m.@ St. John’s Methodist

Wednesday, April 9th     
·         Junior Choir Practice    12:30 p.m.
·         Soup Supper      6:00 p.m.
·         Lenten Service at Faith     7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 10th    
·         School Chapel Service     8:30 a.m.
·         Handchime Choir Practice   12:30 p.m.

Friday, April 11th   
·         EGG- STRAVAGANZA    6:00-8:00 p.m.
In the Faith fellowship hall

Sunday, April 13th 
Join us for PALM SUNDAY worship at Faith Lutheran Church!
·         English worship services  
8:15 and 11:00 a.m.
·         Sunday School / Adult Bible Class 9:45 a.m.
·         Spanish worship 12:30 p.m.
·         Hmong worship 3:30 p.m.

And coming up…
Tuesday, April 15th – PTF Meeting (Kids’ Day Prep)
                             6:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 18th – Good Friday – no school classes

Saturday, April 19th – Kids’ Day at the Dena’ina
Center  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 20th – Easter Sunday

Monday, April 21st – Easter Monday – no school
Classes

Wednesday, April 23rd – Kindergarten Round-Up

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

ACSAA Soccer Tournament Schedule for April 3 and 4

The ACSAA Indoor Soccer Tournament schedule for Thursday, April 3rd  is as follows (all matches are played at Lumen Christi):
4:15 p.m. Faith vs Anchor Faith Lutheran on court 2
5:15 p.m. Faith vs Holy Rosary on court 2
6:15 p.m. Faith vs Lumen Christi on court 1
Friday's matches (determined by Thursday's "round-robin") take place at 4:15 and 5:15 p.m.
Go Huskies!