Monday, November 24, 2014

Parent Connection November 24th - Issue #15

Chapel Service
You are invited to join us for our special weekly chapel service this Wednesday, November 26th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Our chapel service message will be presented by Mr. Schneck. The theme this week is “Being Generous” (Gehazi).  The Handchime choir will play for this chapel service and are asked to be in the church by 8:15 a.m. to prepare. Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with the Lord.
Instead of our regular offering, we will again be collecting a food offering for this chapel service. The chapel collection will be given to local charities for distribution, depending on what we collect (Anchorage and Wasilla Food Banks, Bean’s Café, etc.). We ask that items for the chapel collection be non-perishable dry or canned goods. These items can be brought for chapel on Wednesday, November 26thGive Thanks!

Thanks to everyone for the generous donations to a needy family in our Hispanic congregation with your donations at last week’s hot lunch. They were much appreciated.

Boys’ Basketball
Congratulations to the boys’ team who placed second at last week’s ACSAA tournament.
On Tuesday, November 25th the girls’ and boys’ teams will have a fun practice at the St. John’s UMC gym from 4:00-5:45 p.m.  Parents are invited to come scrimmage with us, with pizza at school afterwards!
Students please wear your uniforms for scrimmage and photos.

Grades 6-8 Field Trip
Mr. Schneck’s class will be taking a field trip to Color-Me-Mine on Wednesday, November 26th. Students will leave around 10:00 a.m. and return before 2:00 p.m. Students are reminded to bring their permission slips on Tuesday if they have not already done so.
  
National Geographic Bee
Congratulations to our school champion Joshua Lillo and our 2nd place Bennett Zanto, as well as to Kindergarten Champion Anna Brooks, Grades 1-2 Champion Elaina Perez, and our other Bee Finalists: Jeremiah Moua, Caleb Lillo, Alexis Klebs, Alaina Hackmann, Emma Robbert, Cody Boswell, Megan Lillo, Olivia Zanto, Ben Liebig, and Bradyn Boswell.

Thank you to the school children who sang for our Thanksgiving Service on Sunday. Thank you for using your gifts in worship!

Parents, Teachers, and Friends
PTF Bake Sale, Basket Auction and much more.  
On Saturday, December 6th 2-5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, there will be a silent auction for baked goods and baskets.  Baked goods will be available for purchase, as well as other products being represented by Faith Lutheran parents and supporters.   Some of the products available will be Mary Kay, Wildtree, Pampered Chef and much more.  100% of the profits from the sale of these products and the auctions is being donated to the PTF for funding of new sport uniforms, trip to Washington for the basketball team, and new playground equipment with the continued upgrades to the school.  Bids for silent auction items will close at 12:30pm on Sunday, December 7th
We will need donations of baked goods and baskets for the silent auctions.  Please contact Mary Klebs at 727-2326 for donation information and a PTF Bake Sale, Basket Auction and much more.  

An informal PTF committee is being put together to consider replacing/updating our sports uniforms. If you have any ideas or suggestions or are interested in serving on the committee, please contact Shelia Lillo (Sheila.Lillo@gmail.com).
  
Grades  1-2 Service Activity
On Tuesday, November 25th, Mrs. Zarnstorff’s class will be accompanying Pastor Voss from Shepherd of the Hills congregation to sing for the residents of Horizon House during Pastor Voss’ devotion with the residents. They plan to leave school at 10:40 a.m. and return before noon. Parents are reminded to leave a car seat for their child on Tuesday. Any parents who would like to join the students there are more than welcome.

If classes are cancelled due to weather conditions announcements will be posted on:
as well as our Faith Lutheran School Facebook page. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE WHEN ASD SCHOOLS CLOSE. If ASD is closed we may yet be open. Please call the school office or Mr. Schneck at 331-7761 if you are uncertain.

School Calendar for this week:

Monday, November 24th       
·         Making Life Better  Bible Information Class
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 25th    
·         Grades 1-2 sing at Horizon House
·         Basketball Fun Practice @ St. John’s UMC
4:00-5:45 p.m.     pizza following

Wednesday, November 26th       
  • Grades 6-8 Field Trip Color Me Mine
  • Junior Choir    12:20 – 1:00 p.m.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
No School Classes Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th


Monday, November 17, 2014

Faith Lutheran School Parent Connection - November 17th - Issue #14

Chapel Service
You are invited to join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, November 20th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Our chapel service message will be presented by Pastor Hackmann from Peace Lutheran Church in Eagle River. The theme this week is “Living for Jesus Means Loving Peace” (Euodia and Syntyche).  Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with the Lord.

Boys’ Basketball
On Tuesday, November 18th the boys’ team has a basketball game vs. Birchwood Christian @ Birchwood. The game will be at 5:30 p.m.
This Thursday through Saturday, November 20-22 is the ASCAA Basketball Tournament. The boys’ first game of the tournament will be Thursday at 4:00 p.m. vs. Holy Rosary. If the boys win their first game, their second game will be Friday at 4:00 p.m. If they lose, their second game will be Friday at 3:00 p.m.  All games are being played at Lumen Christi.
Please note that as this is a tournament, there will be an admission fee: $5 for adults, $3 for students, $1 for Seniors, children 12 and under are free, as are players.

SPIRIT DAYS THIS WEEK!
No uniforms on Wednesday and Thursday! Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week are SPIRIT DAYS!
Have fun and show your school spirit and cheer on the Basketball team as they prepare for their tournament this week.

Wednesday Nov. 19th – Neon Day
Wear your brightest most outrageous colors!
Thursday, Nov. 20th – Twin Day
Plan with a friend or friends to dress alike – twins, triplets, or more!
Friday – Nov. 21st –Teal and Gold Day
Wear our school colors with pride!


Thanksgiving Hot Lunch this week!
PTF is providing a free hot lunch to the students and teachers this week. On the menu is ham, corn, rolls, milk and dessert.
The hot lunch is free, but we are asking students to bring a donation of a food item or items which we will collect to assist a family in need in our Hispanic congregation. We encourage you to consider taking this opportunity for your family to share their blessings with those in need.
In order to vary what we collect, we are asking that each classroom focus on a different type of staple. These donations can be brought to school on Hot Lunch Day, Thursday, November 20th.
Suggested donations:
Pre-school and Kindergarten: flour, corn meal, corn flour, sugar, dry noodles, rice
Grades 1-2: Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, hominy, tomatoes, etc.)
Grades 3-5: Canned fruit, fruit juice, apples, oranges
Grades 6-8: Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, carrots, dry beans, cheese, butter

For those who like to plan ahead, we will also be collecting a food offering at our November 26th Thanksgiving chapel service. The chapel collection will be given to local charities for distribution, depending on what we collect (Anchorage and Wasilla Food Banks, Bean’s Café, etc.). We ask that items for the chapel collection be non-perishable dry or canned goods. These items can be brought for chapel on Wednesday, November 26th.
Give Thanks!

National Geographic Bee
The School Competition for National Geographic Bee will this Wednesday, November 19th.
Finalists from each classroom will be selected on Monday and Tuesday. We will have our final competition at 1:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Parents are invited to attend this final competition among student classroom champions from grades 3 through 8. Grades K-2 will hold their own classroom competitions.
This Sunday, November 23rd is Faith Congregation’s Special Thanksgiving Service. The English, Hispanic, and Hmong congregations will be joining together for a special worship service at 11:00 a.m. All students in Pre-school through grade 8 will be singing for this special service. Students should be at church by 10:45 a.m. to prepare. Students and parents of our school family are welcome to join us for a potluck meal following the service.


Parents, Teachers, and Friends (PTF)
An informal PTF committee is being put together to consider replacing/updating our sports uniforms. If you have any ideas or suggestions or are interested in serving on the committee, please contact Shelia Lillo (Sheila.Lillo@gmail.com).
PTF is also looking to put together some fundraising opportunities for school projects. If you would like to help with these events please contact PTF president Mary Klebs (akbeachbody@gmail.com).


Library Visit
Both Mr. Schneck’s class (6-8) and Mr. Zarnstorff’s class (3-5) will be visiting the Loussac Library on Friday, November 21st. Students are reminded to bring their library cards and any books that are due.


If classes are cancelled due to weather conditions announcements will be posted on:
and our Faith Lutheran School facebook page.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE WHEN ASD SCHOOLS CLOSE. If ASD is closed we may yet be open. Please call the school office or Mr. Schneck at 331-7761 if you are uncertain.


School Calendar for this week:

Monday, November 17th      
·         Making Life Better  Bible Information Class
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 18th   
·         Boys’ basketball game @ Birchwood     
5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 19th
Junior Choir    12:20 – 1:00 p.m.
·         National Geographic Bee school final
1:15 p.m.

Thursday, November 20th
School Chapel     8:30 a.m.
Thanksgiving HOT LUNCH
Handchime Choir   12:30-1:00 p.m.
ACSAA Basketball Tournament @ Lumen Christi. 
     First game vs. Holy  Rosary 4:00 p.m.     

Friday, November 21st    
·         Library visit – grades 3-8
·         ACSAA Basketball Tournament

Saturday, November 22nd 
·         ACSAA Basketball Tournament

Sunday, November 23rd
·         Special Thanksgiving Service    11:00 a.m.
All school students sing

·         Thanksgiving Potluck meal     12:00 p.m.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Parent Connection November 10th Issue #13

Chapel Service
You are invited to join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, November 13th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Our chapel service message will be presented by Mr. Zarnstorff.  The theme this week is “Living for Jesus Means Being Beautiful Inside” (Leah).  Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with the Lord.

Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball
Tuesday, November 11th and Thursday, November 13th will be a regular practices from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church.

This year’s St. Jude’s Math-a-thon exceeded our goal! Thanks to those students who participated in this year’s Math-a-thon. $1795 was raised for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Parent’s Night Out
Friday, November 14th, will be a Pajama Party Parents’ Night Out from 6-9 p.m. A sign-up sheet is posted in the school hallway.
Parents, would you like to join the fun? We could use chaperones. Contact Tina Henry if you can help out.

The weather is getting colder…
Please MAKE SURE that your child has a winter coat, hat, gloves and boots to use at recess.

If classes are cancelled due to weather conditions announcements will be posted on:
and our Faith Lutheran School facebook page.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE WHEN ASD SCHOOLS CLOSE. If ASD is closed we may yet be open. Please call the school office or Mr. Schneck at 331-7761 if you are uncertain.

Please Note: The Hot Lunch that was listed on the calendar for November 13th will be on Thursday, November 20th.
  
School Calendar for this week:

Monday, November 10th      
·         Making Life Better  Bible Information Class
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 11th   
·         Grades 1-2 Franz Bakery Field Trip
9:00 a.m.
·         Basketball practice @ St. John’s UMC     
4:00-5:45 p.m.
·         PTF Meeting   6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 12th      
  • Junior Choir    12:20 – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 13th     
  • School Chapel     8:30 a.m.
  • Handchime Choir   12:30-1:00 p.m.
·         Basketball practice @ St. John’s UMC     
4:00-5:45 p.m.

Friday, November 14th   
·         Grades 6-8 Field Trip West High
Presentation of Macbeth  10:00 a.m.
·         Parents’ Night Out Pajama Party
6:00-9:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 16th
·         Junior Choir sings at
Peace, Eagle River 10:30 a.m.

And coming up…
Wednesday, November 19th
·         National Geographic Bee

Thursday to Saturday, November 20th- 22nd
·         ACSAA Basketball Tournament

Sunday, November 23rd
·         Thanksgiving Worship
Students of Faith Lutheran School and

Pre-school sing for church   11:00 a.m. Potluck meal following

Friday, November 7, 2014

Church and School Work and Clean Up Day

We are having a workday at Church this Saturday (11/8) starting at 9:00am. We have a number of items that need maintenance around the church before the holiday season arrives. Please consider giving a few hours of your time to help out. We plan on working until around 3:00pm, lunch will be provided. It is a wonderful way to serve and is also good fellowship. There are a number of items on the list, most of which do not require any special skills, just a willingness to serve.

  Change out snow tires on church van
  Move storage items out of the mechanical room
  Touchup paint in the narthex
  General cleaning
  Replace burnt out light bulbs in track lighting behind the altar
  Install heat tape on eave near front door
  Install exterior light by the flag
  Troubleshoot power to light bollards and exterior light by school entrance.
  Install asphalt paper on upper section of ADA ramp
  Install new audio cables between organ loft and sacristy
  Install motion sensors in restrooms
  Troubleshoot organ speakers

Monday, November 3, 2014

Parent Connection November 3rd Issue #12

Chapel Service
You are invited to join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, November 6th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Our chapel service message will be presented by Pastor Robbert from King of Kings in Wasilla. The theme this week is “Living for Jesus Means Loving All People” (Matthew).  Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with the Lord.
Our mission offerings will once more be designated to assisting the spread of the Gospel in India.

Thanks to all those who helped with the Scholastic Book Fair, as well as to those who bought books for the classrooms. Special thanks to Tina Henry for coordinating the event.

Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball
Tuesday, November 4th, will be a regular practice from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church.
On Thursday, November 6th, the boys and girls will play Wasilla Lake Christian at St. John’s United Methodist Church. Girls play at 4:30 p.m. and boys at 5:30 p.m.
On Friday, November 7th, the boys and girls will play Anchor Lutheran at Anchor Lutheran. Girls play at 6:00 p.m. and boys at 7:00 p.m.
Go Huskies!

This year’s St. Jude’s Math-a-thon exceeded our goal! We will announce the results at chapel this Thursday. Thanks to all the students who participated, and the parents and friends who donated to St. Jude’s.

Parent’s Night Out
Coming up next week on Friday, November 14th, will be a Pajama Party themed Parents’ Night Out from 6-9 p.m. Look for a sign-up sheet posted in the school hallway soon.
Parents, would you like to join the fun? We could use chaperones. Contact Tina Henry if you can help out.

Before- and After-Care
Some reminders: Before-Care does not start until 7:30 p.m. Students cannot be dropped off until that time. After-Care ends at 5:45 p.m. Before-Care is $3 per day per student. After-Care is $4 per hour per student.
We want to express our appreciation to Mrs. Louise Wendland for serving our aftercare and playing for chapel while she and Pastor Wendland were with us these last few months. We wish them both God’s blessings as they return home and thank them for being a blessing to us!
Mrs. Stacy Koenig will be returning to assist us with After-Care.

School Calendar for this week:
Monday, November 3rd     
·         Making Life Better  Bible Information Class
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 4th   
·         Basketball practice @ St. John’s UMC     
4:00-5:45 p.m.

Wednesday, November 5th      
  • Junior Choir    12:20 – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 6th     
  • School Chapel     8:30 a.m.
  • Handchime Choir   12:30-1:00 p.m.
·         Basketball Games vs. Wasilla Lake @
St. John’s UMC   
Girls 4:30 p.m.    Boys 5:30 p.m.

Friday, November 7th   
·         Yearbook picture day for grades 3-5
·         Basketball Games vs. Anchor Lutheran @
Anchor
Girls 6:00 p.m.    Boys 7:00 p.m.

And coming up…
Tuesday, November 11th
·         PTF Meeting   6:30 p.m.
Friday, November 14th
·         Parents’ Night Out Pajama Party
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19th
·         National Geographic Bee
Sunday, November 23rd

·         Students of Faith Lutheran School and Pre-school sing for church    11:00 a.m. service