What's Happening Newsletter

Welcome Pastor Cal & The Kapels Family

Pastor Cal and his wife Mel and their four children will be heading west soon to join the Christ Lutheran Family! We have been busy planning their arrival and want to give everyone an opportunity to meet our new pastor when he starts next month. Please join us for these upcoming events:

***March 8- Pastor Cal to preach his first sermon here at Christ Lutheran Church at 9:00 AM.

***March 15 at 9:00 AM- Pastor Cal to preach at the K - 4th grade family service.

***March 15 at 3:00 PM- Pastor Cal's Installation Service

Following the Installation Service we will enjoy a time of fellowship in the gym. If you plan to join us, please email your RSVP to the church and school office.

Please keep the Kapels Family in your prayers as they make their move out in just a few days. We look forward to welcoming them very soon!
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2020 Internet Safety Week

This week in Computer Class we have put our regular lessons to the side, and have focused on the topic of online safety. I utilize a great resource called The NetSmartz Workshop, which provides age-appropriate videos, activities and presentations for children ages 5 – 17.

Some topics include
· “UYN” (Use Your NetSmartz) by never giving out personal information
· Tell a Trusted Adult – if you find something that makes you feel scared or uncomfortable
· The Webville Outlaws, such as Meet-Me-Mack, who tries to get kids he talks to online to meet him face to face
· Being a Good Digital Citizen vs. Cyberbullying
· Terrible Text – how does it feel to receive a mean or hurtful text?
· Are you a Bystander (ignore a bad situation) or do you step up?
· Social Media and Digital Footprints – how might posting too much or posting inappropriately affect you? Your friends and family? Your future?
· “Grooming” – online predators
· Real Life Stories and Consequences

Every person has the responsibility as a child of God to show ethical, faith-filled digital citizenship.

Please remember that you, the parent or guardian, are our kid’s best online protection. Please be aware of what your child does on the internet, talk to them about potential online dangers, and monitor their computer and phone use. Let’s work together to make our children safe online!

In Christ,
Susan Woeste
Computer Teacher
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Talent Show Extravaganza- March 27th

Get your act together and be ready for the annual Christ Lutheran Talent Show March 27th at 6:30 PM! Permission slips are due on Feb. 14. Audition and rehearsal schedules will be announced shortly. Please see "Talent Show Rules 2020" for all the details. Any questions? Please email Mrs. Hopkins, 2nd Grade Teacher and this year's Talent Show Chair.
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Grandparents Day' 2020

We welcomed over 200 grandparents for another wonderful Christ Lutheran Grandparents Day'. We would like to thank Chef Jeremy for the delicious breakfast and the PTL for transforming the gym into a beautiful ballroom under the direction of parent volunteer/Grandparents' Day chair Vienna Lopez. A BIG shout out goes to Sue McKenizie, 6th grade teacher who runs the entire event and to each of our teachers who worked hard preparing students for an amazing program. Grandparents Day is one of the biggest events of the year and we could not do it without the help of each and everyone of you. Thank you!

See our Facebook page for photos and stay tuned for the release of the Grandparents Day Program video courtesy of Elder Paul Mills. We hope to have that posted on the Christ Lutheran Church You Tube Chanel soon!
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National Lutheran Schools Week
January 27- 31

Christ Lutheran is one of over 2,000 LCMS Lutheran Schools in the country. Each year, we celebrate what God is doing in and through our Lutheran Schools. This year the theme is "Joyful in Jesus." The Student Council has put together a themed dress week for Christ Lutheran students to participate in. If students are not in themed dress, they need to wear their school uniform. See website for all the details.

Monday, Jan 27- Pajama Day
Tuesday, Jan 28- Neon Day
Wednesday, Jan 29- Historical Person Day
Thursday, Jan 30- Decades Day
Friday, Jan 31- Green Polo for Grandparents Day
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Registration Day- Feb. 19

2020-2021 Registration for all returning students has been changed to Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 7:30 AM to 6 PM. Please mark your calendars! All current students are required to re-register for the 2020-2021. Current students are given priority to the limited spots in each classroom. After this date, we will open enrollment to the public. More information to follow.
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Happy New Year!

We have so many things to look forward to this year! We have a lot of activities we are planning for this month and in the months ahead. Thank you for taking the time to read the emails that come from the church and school office from "Michelle Dorling" and the Weekly What's Happening. We work to keep you informed through these channels as well as social media, the school website and communication from your teachers through Gradelink and Shutterfly.
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Merry Christmas!

‘Twas the season of Christmas and all through our school,
Hearts of teachers and students desired Jesus to rule
The lessons taught and learned were seasoned with care…
With the hope sure and certain that Jesus was there.
Through Christmas programs, musicals, and all said and done
We’ve desired to share the Good News with everyone
That God loved the world so much that He gave,
His one and only Son to seek and to save.
CLCS Families, please listen with care...
Take comfort in knowing that Jesus is there
Not just at Christmas, but all the year through
To bless you and keep you in all that you do.
May God fill you with wisdom, knowledge, and grace
As you trust Him to guide you in all that you face.
His grace all-sufficient will meet every need.
He is with you and for you...He will help you proceed
Filled with love, joy, and peace, through life in each season
Sharing at Christmas and always that Christ is the Reason
That by God’s grace through faith in His Son,
His Greatest Gift is offered to everyone.

Written by Charlene Soon, Kindergarten Teacher

We will see you back to school on January 6, 2020. Have a very Merry Christmas!
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Rave Reviews for Hotel Bethlehem!

On Wednesday night our 1st - 4th grade students performed the musical "Hotel Bethlehem." We would like to take a moment during this very busy time of the year to thank our dedicated teachers who put in a lot of extra time and shared their talents over the last several months preparing for this Christmas Show. A BIG thank-you goes out to Mrs. Turnbull, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Sevy, Mrs. McFarland and Mr. Saraga. We would also like to thank the many parent volunteers who helped make this show a success!

We continue to celebrate the Season of Advent as we look forward to the TK/Kinder program "M is for Manger" this Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 PM and our Preschool program "A Christmas Hope" on Wednesday, December 18 at 10:00 AM.
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Happy Thanksgiving

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18

This week students had an opportunity to reflect on what they are thankful for and celebrate the students who received the "Thankfulness Award." Our 1st and 5th grade buddies participated in the annual "Buddy Feast" while our Kindergartners created "Thankful Turkeys."

Please note our Thanksgiving Holidays Hours:

Monday 11/25- Office Closed
Tuesday 11/26- Office Open 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Wednesday 11/27- Office Open 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Thursday 11/28- Campus Closed
Friday 11/29- Campus Closed

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! We will see you back to school on December 2nd.
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