IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY NOTES

November 24, 2009

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.   Proverbs 4:23

 HAPPY THANKSGIVING  – To all the families and friends of our school from the faculty and staff. May the Lord bless your family abundantly this Thanksgiving. Have a safe holiday, and we look forward to seeing you again when classes resume on Monday, November 30^th .

 THANKSGIVING SERVICE PROJECTS – Many people will be thankful for our students’ generosity this Thanksgiving. Our Pre-K through 8^th grade students put together 6 complete baskets for their Thanksgiving Service Project.   The food that was remaining was donated to the Food Cupboard of Immanuel Lutheran Church.  We applaud our students for sharing their blessings with others in need.

COAT DRIVE- The 7^th Grade service project which is a coat drive has been a success.  Thank you for bringing in gently used coats that will be given to someone in need for this winter season.  Warmth not only comes from the coat, but from the hearts of those who give and receive.

STUDENT COUNCIL – Juice and water are sold at lunch for 50¢ (soda is also available to grades 6-8).  The Claire’s Fundraiser ended last Friday, November 20^th .  Orders will be delivered on December 15^th .  Thank you to all who ordered.  We will announce the winner of the $250 tuition credit, as well as the charity to which Student Council will be sending a donation from the proceeds in next week’s Wednesday Notes.

SCRIP REMINDER- The last order before Christmas will be placed the first week of December.  The orders are due November 30^th.

CHAPEL SERVICE – Last week the 5^th Grade presented a skit based on “The Incredibles” and they sang a song.  They showed us how we  can stretch our faith, increase our strength, have great speed, as well as have a protective force field, which they called the Holy Spirit.  These things when used in combination will make you an incredible Christian and a blessing for others.

CHAPEL OFFERINGS – Last week - $54.00 was collected for the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission.  Today’s & next week’s chapel offering will go to Lutheran Children & Family Services Ingathering.  

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – The K-4 students will be presenting this year’s Christmas program on Friday, Dec. 11^th. All 5-8 students are required to participate. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend beginning at 7:30PM .

8^TH GRADE CHRISTMAS SALE - The Annual Santa’s Secret Workshop is scheduled for next Thursday, Dec. 3^rd.   Information will be sent home early next week.  

PICTURES – The picture packages arrived and were distributed last week. If you are not satisfied with your pictures or your child was absent or forgot their money on picture day they may have their picture retaken Friday, December 4^th . For retakes the package must be returned (except the class picture). Extra order forms are available in the office. Team pictures will also be taken this day.

MILK ALERT- There will be no milk on Monday, November 30^th .  Please bring in a drink on that day if you normally receive milk at school.

From 8th Grade Kristen Willie 

I will be collecting pink lids from Yoplait and YoPlus yogurt products to raise money for the benefit of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.  This organization raises funds for breast cancer research and community outreach across the country.  Only pink lids can be submitted so if you purchase these Yoplait products please look for the pink lid.  Remove the lid (small tears in the lid are OK but the whole lid must be sent in), rinse, and send to school.  My goal is to collect 500 lids so any that you can contribute will be greatly appreciated.  Also, a box will be placed in the lunchroom so if you bring a yogurt for lunch you can drop the lid (after rinsing) in the box.  Thank you for supporting the fight against breast cancer. Thank you.

Don't forget to click on the Parent-Teacher League link above to get all their news about lunches and fundraisers!