Monday, April 27, 2015

Parent Connection #34 April 27th

This Friday is our Spring Fling!
Families and Friends are invited to join us this Friday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. for
“Give My Regards to Broadway” at the UAA Mainstage Theater.

Our Spring Fling is our biennial “variety show” put on by the students. This year the students are preparing “Give My Regards to Broadway”, a musical review of songs from favorite musicals.
The show starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Mainstage Theater in the UAA Fine Arts Building (upstairs from where we held our school Christmas service). The students should be at the UAA Fine Arts Building by 6:10 p.m. to prepare. Students should wear dress clothes to look their best (suitable for a night on the town J).

The students will be practicing at the theater on Friday afternoon. Please return the attached permission slip for the dress rehearsal by Thursday.

Co-Ed Track and Field
Track and Field practice continues this week on Tuesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 30 from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. This week’s practices will be held at Cuddy Park. Parents may pick up their child at the park at 5:45 p.m. or back at school at 6:00 p.m.

The FLS Invitational Track Meet is this Saturday, May 2 at the Wendler Middle School track starting at 10:00 a.m. Athletes should be there by 9:30 a.m. to warm up.
We need volunteers to coach and assist. We can use volunteer timers, judges, and recorders.
 If you are willing and able to help us out, please contact Mr. Zarnstorff.

Thank you, Junior Choir, for your service in worship at King of Kings in Wasilla on Sunday!

Chapel Service
You are invited to join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, April 30 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 Being Joyful (Isaac). Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with the Lord.

We need your cardboard rolls!
Faith Lutheran School will have a table at the Reading Rendezvous at the Loussac Library on May 16th.  We will be making Super Hero Cuffs. We need cardboard rolls from toilet paper or paper towels.  Drop them by the office or give to Mrs. Z.   

Kindergarten Round-Up!
Do you know any families looking for an excellent full-day  Kindergarten program?
Mrs. Schneck will be hosting a Kindergarten Round-Up open house on Wednesday, April 29th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. School parents are our best promoters! Flyers to share are available in the box by the office.

 Calendar this week…

Tuesday, April 28        
·         Track Practice     4 -5:45 p.m.
   @ Cuddy Park

Wednesday, April 29
·         Toddler Time   10-11 a.m.
·         Junior Choir     12:20 p.m.
·         KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP    
4:30-6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 30         
·         School Chapel Service     8:30 a.m.
·         Handchime Choir     12:30 p.m.
·         Track Practice     4 -5:45 p.m.
     @ Cuddy Park

Friday, May 1
·         Rehearsal for Spring Fling  1:15 p.m.
·         “Give My Regards to Broadway”
Spring Fling @ UAA Mainstage Theater
6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 2
·         FLS Invitational Track Meet
@ Wendler Middle School     10:00 a.m.

Sunday, May 3rd
·         Worship @ Faith     10:30 a.m.
·         Sunday School        9:15 a.m.
·         Hispanic Worship    12:30 p.m.

·         Hmong Worship     3:00 p.m.

Monday, April 20, 2015

Parent Connection April 20th Issue #33

Our appreciation to all those who helped with our booth at Kids’ Day on Saturday. We estimate that helped the children put together over 800 maracas and made many contacts for our school and preschool programs. Thank you for being a blessing to us!

Chapel Service
You are invited to join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, April 23rd from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Our chapel service message will be presented by Pastor Moua. This week’s theme: Living for Jesus Means Praising Him (Heman). Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with the Lord.
The Handchime Choir will be playing for chapel this Thursday. Handchime members, please be at school by 8:15 a.m. to prepare.

Co-Ed Track and Field
Track and Field practice continues this week. Track is open to both boys and girls in grades 4 through 8. Practices this week are Tuesday, April 21st and Thursday, April 23rd from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. This week’s practices will be held at the Cuddy Midtown Park, on the B Street Side. Parents may pick up their child at the park at 5:45 p.m. or back at school at 6:00 p.m.
We need volunteers to coach and assist. We can use help at the regular practices as well as volunteer timers, judges, and recorders for the FLS Invitational Track Meet on Saturday, May 2nd. If you are willing and able to help us out, please contact Mr. Zarnstorff.

Thank you, Handchime Choir for your service in worship at Faith on Sunday. Thank you for using your gifts in our church service.

Parents, Teachers, and Friends (PTF)
There will be a PTF meeting this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The agenda will include election of officers for the next school year as well as Teacher Appreciation Week. Please make the time to attend!

Kindergarten Round-Up!
Do you know any families looking for an excellent full-day  Kindergarten program?
Mrs. Schneck will be hosting a Kindergarten Round-Up open house on Wednesday, April 29th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. School parents are our best promoters! Please share the attached flyer with family or friends that may be interested. Thank you!

Calendar this week…

Tuesday, April 21st        
·         Track Practice     4 -5:45 p.m.
   @ Cuddy Midtown Park (B St side)
·         PTF Meeting     6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22nd  
·         Toddler Time   10-11 a.m.
·         1st and 2nd grade field trip to
   Recycling Center      10:20 a.m.
·         Junior Choir     12:20 p.m.

Thursday, April 23rd         
·         School Chapel Service     8:30 a.m.
Handchime Choir plays
·         Kindergarten field trip to
     The Gruffalo’s Child     9:30 a.m.
·         Handchime Choir     12:30 p.m.
·         Track Practice     4 -5:45 p.m.
     @ Cuddy Midtown Park (B St side)

Sunday, April 26th   
·         Worship @ Faith     10:30 a.m.
·         Sunday School     9:15 a.m.
·         Hispanic Worship     12:30 p.m.
·         Hmong Worship     3:00 p.m.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Parent Connection April 13th Issue #32

Chapel Service
You are invited to join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, April 16th from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Our chapel service message will be presented by Mr. Schneck. This week’s theme: Living for Jesus Means Following Him Whole-heartedly (Caleb). Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with the Lord.

Co-Ed Track and Field
Track and Field practice begins this week. Track is open to both boys and girls in grades 4 through 8. Practices this week are Tuesday, April 14th and Thursday, April 16th from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. This week’s practices will be held at the Cuddy Midtown Park, on the B Street Side. Parents may pick up their child at the park at 5:45 p.m. or back at school at 6:00 p.m.
We need volunteers to coach and assist. If you are willing and able to help us out, please contact Mr. Zarnstorff.

Congratulations to our Soccer team who placed third at the ACSAA Indoor Soccer Tournament this last weekend. Well done, Huskies!
Special thanks to Mr. Andy Zanto and Mr. Trevor Zarnstorff for serving as our Soccer coaches this season!

Thank you, Handchime Choir for your service in worship at Faith on Sunday. Thank you for using your gifts in our church service.

Pennies for Patients
Thanks to the students and families of Faith, who together raised $764.30 in the last month for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! Thank you for supporting this worthy cause.

The students have spoken! This month’s PTF Hot lunch this week is pizza. Please use the attached slip to sign-up for hot lunch on Thursday, April 16th.

Both Mr. Zarnstorff’s (grades 3-5) and Mr. Schneck’s (grades 6-8) classes will be visiting the Loussac Library this Friday, April 17th. Students are reminded to bring their library cards and any overdue books.

Kids’ Day
Kids’ Day is an annual event held at the Dena’ina Center on Saturday, April 18th from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. showcasing programs available for the children of the Anchorage area. Each year Faith Lutheran School has a booth with an activity for kids and information on our school and pre-school program for families.
We can still use volunteers to help at our booth. If you are able to help, even for just an hour or two, please contact Mrs. Zarnstorff.

Calendar this week…

Monday, April 13th 
·         Education Committee     6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14th       
·         Track Practice     4 -5:45 p.m.
@ Cuddy Midtown Park (B St side)

Wednesday, April 15th  
·         Toddler Time  10-11 a.m.
·         Junior Choir     12:20 p.m.

Thursday, April 16th        
·         School Chapel Service     8:30 a.m.
·         Handchime Choir     12:30 p.m.
·         Track Practice     4 -5:45 p.m.
@ Cuddy Midtown Park (B St side)

Saturday, April 18th   
·         Kids’ Day @ the Dena’ina Center
10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 19th   
·         Worship @ Faith     10:30 a.m.
·         Sunday School     9:15 a.m.
·         Hispanic Worship     12:30 p.m.

·         Hmong Worship     3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Parent Connection April 7th Issue 31

We hope that your family’s Easter celebration was full of the joy of our risen Savior. He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Chapel Service
You are invited to join us for our weekly chapel service this Thursday, April 9th from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Our chapel service message will be presented by Pastor Ewings. This week’s theme will consider how living for Jesus means joy in his resurrection. Families and friends are invited to come join us in starting our day with the Lord.

Co-Ed Indoor Soccer
Practices this week Tuesday, April 7th and Thursday, April 9th from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church.
The ACSAA Indoor Soccer Tournament is this Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th at Lumen Christi. Faith’s first game is at 5:00 p.m. Come cheer for your Huskies! Please note that Lumen does charge an admission fee for the tournament for spectators. No admission fee is charged to players.

As this is a tournament week, we also have some Spirit Days Planned:
Wednesday, April 8th – Beach Day
Dress for fun in the sun! Hawaiian shirts, shorts, etc. (No swimsuits.) Make sure to bring sweat pants or snow pants for outside recess.
Thursday, April 9th – Neon Day
Neon colors are the thing – the brighter, the better!
Friday, April 10th – Teal and Gold Day
Dress in your school colors if you have them, or wear your school logo t-shirt, sweat shirt, or if you are a Faith athlete, your Faith sports uniform. Go Huskies!
Please note: These are not “dress down” days. Students not dressed for the spirit day theme should wear their school uniforms.
  
Handchime Choir
The Handchime Choir will be playing for the 10:30 a.m. worship service at Faith this Sunday, April 12th. Choir members should be at church by 10:10 a.m. to practice.

Pennies for Patients
Today was the last official day for the Pennies for Patients collection. However, if you have forgotten your coin box you can still bring it in by Wednesday morning. The results will be announced at chapel on Thursday. Thank you for supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

Track for both boys and girls is scheduled to begin April 14th. Track is open to students in grades 4-8.
We need volunteers to coach and assist. If you are willing and able to help us out, please contact Mr. Zarnstorff.

The Alaska WELS Invitational Grand Prix
is this Sunday, April 12th starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Faith fellowship hall!
The Grand Prix is a pinewood derby open to children and adults. Awards will be given to the fastest and coolest cars for kids and “big kids” divisions.
Not racing? You are still welcome to come and enjoy snacks, fellowship, and exciting racing action!

Please see the poster in the fellowship hall and in the school entrance for sign-up and race information. Questions? Contact Mr. Andy Zanto at 887-4472.

Kids Day – April 18th
Kids Day is an annual event held at the Dena’ina Center.  This event showcases programs available for children in the Anchorage area.  Each year Faith Lutheran School has a booth promoting our school and preschool.  We will be making maracas as a craft for the kids.  We have all the supplies needed we just need people to help staff the table and help with the craft.  If you are able to help for an hour or two please contact Mrs. Z.
Calendar this week…

Tuesday, April 7th      
·         Indoor Soccer Practice     4 p.m.
@ St. John’s Methodist

Wednesday, April 8th
          Spirit Day – Beach Day      
·         Toddler Time  10-11 a.m.
·         Junior Choir     12:20 p.m.

Thursday, April 9th       
Spirit Day – Neon Day
·         School Chapel Service     8:30 a.m.
·         Handchime Choir     12:30 p.m.
·         Indoor Soccer Practice     4 p.m.
@ St. John’s Methodist

Friday, April 10th   
          Spirit Day – Teal and Gold Day    
·         ACSAA Indoor Soccer Tournament @ Lumen Christi. Faith’s first game is at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 11th   
·         ACSAA Indoor Soccer Tournament continues @ Lumen Christi

Sunday, April 12th   
·         Worship @ Faith     10:30 a.m.
Handchime Choir plays
·         Sunday School     9:15 a.m.
·         Hispanic Worship     12:30 p.m.
·         Hmong Worship     3:00 p.m.
·         Alaska WELS Grand Prix Pine Car Derby     4:30 p.m.


Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Save your plastic eggs...

Plastic Easter eggs are needed for our Kid's Day Craft this year.  We will be making maracas with them. We need the kind that open and close.  Medium sized eggs work the best and are preferred.  Please bring the eggs into the office anytime after Easter.

Each year Faith Lutheran School has a booth at Kid's Day.  Kid's Day will be held on April 18th at the Dena'ina Center.  This is an opportunity for local organizations who provide services or activities for kids to connect with people.  This is Faith Lutheran's opportunity to get our school's name out and let people know how great this school is.  If you would like to help please contact Mary Klebs.