Monday, January 26, 2015

Parent Connection January 26th Issue #22

Chapel Service
You are invited to join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, January 29th from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Our chapel service message will be presented by Pastor Oldfield. This week’s theme: Living for Jesus Means Being Satisfied (Barzillai).Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with the Lord.

Co-ed Volleyball practice this week is on Tuesday, January 27th and Thursday, January 29th. On Friday, January 30th, the team will have its third round of games. The matches will take place at Lumen Christi. The Huskies will play Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. and Lumen at 7:00 p.m. Players should be there early as directed by their coaches.

This week, January 25-31 is National School Choice Week.
As a special event, Faith Lutheran School is hosting a Movie Night and Ice Cream Social on Friday, January 30th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
While the children enjoy the Disney Classic, The Three Caballeros, the parents will view and have the opportunity to discuss
The Ticket, a new documentary film that addresses the question "What is school choice?"
 School choice is proliferating in the United States, fostering innovations in teaching and advancements in learning. It's based on a simple premise: No one educational model can possibly serve every kind of student, and so parents and children deserve the freedom to choose the schools that work best for them.
 The Ticket takes viewers on a historic whistle stop train tour across the United States, showing different forms of school choice along the way and the children that they serve.
Following the movies we will enjoy ice cream and fellowship. Attending the Volleyball Rally? You are still welcome to come and join us for ice cream and fellowship afterwards.
Come join is for a fun and informative evening with the school family!


100th Day Activity
This Tuesday, January 27th, to celebrate our 100th day of school, the students of grades K-8 will be making a trip to the Planetarium at UAA. We will be leaving around 1:30 p.m. and returning around 3:15 p.m. Parents, please remember to leave car seats!

ART FAIR
Kids and Adults – The Faith Art Fair is just a week away. Entries are due by Tuesday, February 3rd. We hope to have EVERY student participate with one or more entries. (Students are allowed up to three entries.) Entry forms for art projects are being sent home with this note and should be included with any projects entered. Extra copies are in the box by the office.

Congratulations to our School Spelling Bee finalists and champions. The Bee was held last Wednesday.
8th grader Benn Zanto is our school champion and will be representing us at the Alaska State Bee on March 5th. 7th grader Kelby Therrien is our first runner-up.
Our Grade 1-2 champion was Aurora Ewings, and our Kindergarten Champion was Anna Brooks.

This week’s calendar…
Tuesday, January 27th
·         100th Day of School Outing to the UAA Planetarium  1:30-3:15 p.m.
·         Volleyball Practice   4:00 p.m.
                        @ St. John’s Methodist

Wednesday, January 28th
·         Toddler Time    10:00-11:00 a.m.
·         Junior Choir   12:20 p.m.

Thursday, January 29th
·         School Chapel Service   8:30 a.m.
·         Handchime Choir   12:30 p.m.
·         Volleyball Practice   4:00 p.m.
                        @ St. John’s Methodist

Friday, January 30th  
·         YMCA Visit grades 3-8   2:00-3:00 p.m.
·         Volleyball games @ Lumen Christi
           6:00-8:00 p.m.

·         School Choice Movie Night    7:00-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Parent Connection January 20th Issue #21

Chapel Service
You are invited to join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, January 22nd from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Our chapel service message will be presented Pastor Hackmann from Peace congregation in Eagle River. This week’s theme: Successfully Living for Jesus (Eliezar).Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with the Lord.
               
Hot lunch will be available this Thursday, January 22nd. On the menu is baked spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and a dessert. Please use the attached slip.

Co-ed Volleyball practice this week is on Tuesday, January 20th and Thursday, January 22nd. On Friday, January 23rd, the team will have its second round of games. One match for Faith this week at 6pm.  Parents please have your kids there by 5:15 in case the games are completed early and to warm up.

Spelling Bee
Our school spelling bee takes place this Wednesday, January 21st in the fellowship hall. The students in grades K-2 will have their own classroom competitions, while the classroom finalists from grades 3-8 will compete in the school bee at 1:00 p.m. Parents are welcome to attend.
Our school spelling bee finalists:
From grades 3-5: Megan Lillo, Saraya Hegerberg, Eli Corwin, Alexis Klebs, Emma Robbert, and Olivia Zanto.
From grades 6-8: Alyssa Humphreys, Joshua Smoldon, Allison Klebs, Joshua Lillo, Kelby Therrien, and Bennett Zanto.

100th Day Activity
On Tuesday, January 27th, to celebrate our 100th day of school, the students of grades K-8 will be making a trip to the Planetarium at UAA. The cost of this field trip is $5. We also have a limited number of seats available to parents who would like to attend this event. Please return the permission slip sent home last week if you have not
already done so. 

PTF Meeting Tonight
PTF (Parents, Teachers and Friends) will meet tonight from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Wildtree Freezer Meal Workshop
January 31st 10am-noon.  All proceeds benefit PTF.  Please RSVP by January 25th to Tricia Hackmann or the school office.  Want more information?  Please contact the school office.

ART FAIR
Kids and Adults – The Faith Art Fair is just a few weeks away. Remember adults, we want you to participate too! Entries are due by Tuesday, February 3rd. We hope to have EVERY student participate with one or more entries. (Students are allowed up to three entries.) If you have any questions, please refer to the guidelines included with the Art Fair flyer that was sent home before Christmas break (extra copies are available in the box by the office), or speak to Mr. Schneck.

This week’s calendar…
 Tuesday, January 20th
·         Volleyball Practice   4:00 p.m.
                   @ St. John’s Methodist
·         PTF Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 21st
·         Toddler Time    10:00-11:00 a.m.
·         Junior Choir   12:20 p.m.
·         School Spelling Bee   1:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 22nd
·         School Chapel Service   8:30 a.m.
·         Grade 6-8 Field Trip-Brundibar at West High
9:30 a.m.
·         HOT LUNCH
·         Handchime Choir   12:30 p.m.
·         Volleyball Practice   4:00 p.m.
                   @ St. John’s Methodist

Friday, January 23rd
·         YMCA Visit grades 3-8   2:00-3:00 p.m.
·         Volleyball game @ Lumen Christi

           6:00 p.m.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Parent Connection January 12th Issue #20

Chapel Service
You are invited to join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, January 15th from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Our chapel service message will be presented Mr. Zarnstorff. This week’s theme: Living for Jesus Means Talking to Him (Daniel).Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with the Lord.

Report cards for the second quarter we distributed last Friday.
Parents, please sign and return the accompanying envelope. If you have any questions about your child’s 2nd Quarter report, please feel free to set up a meeting with your child’s teacher.

Junior Choir and Hanchime Choir
Junior Choir resumes practices this Wednesday, January 14th at 12:20 p.m. Handchime choir will resume practices this Thursday, January 15th at 12:30 p.m.

Co-ed Volleyball
Practice this week on Tuesday, January 13th and Thursday, January 15th. On Friday, January 16th, the team will have its first round of games at a rally night at Lumen Christi from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Players, please remember your knee pads!

Here’s a run-down of the rest of the month’s rally nights as scheduled at this time:
Friday, Jan. 23 - @ Lumen Christi  4-7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30 - @ Lumen Christi  4-7 p.m.
Special thanks to Channing Lillo and Mike and Mary Klebs for coaching volleyball this season!

Basketball Parents
You should receive an email regarding the trip to the Evergreen Basketball Tournament.  Please reply to the email promptly.
  
Library Visit
Grades 6-8 will be visiting the Loussac Library this Friday, January 16th. Students are reminded to bring their library cards and any books that need to be returned.

There will be no school classes on Monday, January 19th for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Spelling Bee
Our school spelling bee takes place a week from Wednesday on January 21st in the fellowship hall. The students in grades K-2 will have their own classroom competitions, while grades 3-8 will compete in the school bee at 1:00 p.m. Parents are invited to attend.

Art Fair
Our Faith Lutheran School Art Fair is Friday, February 6st!
All entries need to be submitted for judging by Tuesday, February 3rd. We hope to have EVERY student participate with one or more entries. (Students are allowed up to three entries.) If you have any questions, please refer to the guidelines included with the Art Fair flyer that was sent home before Christmas break (extra copies are available in the box by the office), or speak to Mr. Schneck.

100th Day Activity
On Tuesday, January 27th, to celebrate our 100th day of school, the students of grades K-8 will be making a trip to the Planetarium at UAA. The cost of this field trip is $5. We also have a limited number of seats available to parents who would like to attend this event. A permission slip for this event will be sent out later this week.

School Pictures
Group photos were taken today of the school classes. Individual photos have already been taken for the school yearbook. Electronic copies of your child’s photos will be made available soon. You will be notified when they are ready.

PTF
The next PTF meeting is Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30.

Wildtree Freezer Meal Workshop
This is a fundraising event for PTF.  On Saturday January 31st at 10:00am Tricia Hackmann will host a Wildtree Freezer Meal Workshop in the Fellowship Hall.  In this workshop you will prepare either 6 or 10 meals to take home to your freezer.   You must RSVP to receive full instructions and to ensure enough products will be on hand.   What a fantastic way to support your school and make some great dinners.  See the attached flyer for complete information and how to RSVP.

Labels for Education
The Labels for Education you have been collecting can be sent in for our January Bonus Collection.  Please send them in with your child, this includes Pepperidge Farms product UPCs.  Thank you for saving them.

This week’s calendar…

Tuesday, January 13th
·         Volleyball Practice   4:00 p.m.
                   @ St. John’s Methodist

Wednesday, January 14th
·         Junior Choir     12:20 p.m.

Thursday, January 15th
·         School Chapel Service     8:30 a.m.
·         Handchime Choir     12:30 p.m.
·         Volleyball Practice   4:00 p.m.
                   @ St. John’s Methodist

Friday, January 16th
·         Volleyball games @ Lumen Christi
           4:00-7:00 p.m.

Monday, January 19th
·         MLK Jr. Day - No School Classes









Monday, January 5, 2015

Parent Connection - January 5th Issue #19


Chapel Service
You are invited to join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, January 8th  from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Our chapel service message will be presented by Pastor Robbert from King of Kings, Wasilla. This week’s theme: Living for Jesus Means Appreciating God’s Creation (Bezalel).Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with the Lord.

Report cards for the second quarter will be distributed on Friday, January 9th.
Parents, please sign and return the accompanying envelope on Monday, January 12th. If you have any questions about your child’s 2nd Quarter report, please feel free to set up a meeting with your child’s teacher.

Co-ed Volleyball is starting THIS week for boys and girls in grades 5-8. The first practice is Thursday, January 8th. Students interested in participating should get a permission form from Mr. Zarnstorff. Practices will be held at Saint John’s Methodist Church, 4:00-5:45 p.m. Please speak to Mr. Z if you have any questions.

Happy Birthday to Cody Boswell (Jan 8).
God bless you on your special day!

Art Fair
Our Faith Lutheran School Art Fair is Friday, February 6th !
All entries need to be submitted for judging by Tuesday, February 3rd. We hope to have EVERY student participate with one or more entries. (Students are allowed up to three entries.) If you have any questions, please refer to the guidelines included with the Art Fair flyer that was sent home before Christmas break (extra copies are available in the box by the office), or speak to Mr. Schneck.

Junior Choir and Handchimes will be off this week, but will resume next week on January 14th for Junior Choir and 15th for Handchimes.

Thanks to all those who donated to the winter clothing drive. The extra clothing was  distributed to McKinnell House and was much appreciated.

Library Visit
Grades 3-5 will be visiting the Loussac Library this Friday, January 9th. Students are reminded to bring their library cards and any books that need to be returned.

This week…

Thursday, January 8th
·         School Chapel Service     8:30 a.m.
·         Volleyball Practice   4:00 p.m.
                   @ St. John’s Methodist

Friday, January 9th
·         2nd Quarter Report Cards Distributed

Calendar Correction

Please take note of the following reminder. There was an error on the school year calendar distributed at the beginning of the school year. In February of 2015 the two days off for the Alaska Conference of Pastor and Teachers that was scheduled on the calendar for February 2 and 3 should instead be February 12 and 13. Again, we will be having school classes on February 2 and 3. There will be no school classes on February 12 and 13.