November 7th Newsletter

November 7, 2016

PRAYER FAMILIES
In our prayers this week, we remember the following school families: Tracey & Bobby Harms, Fred & Brandi Heard, Bill & Vicki Heard, and Matt & Jill Helmke.

CHAPEL OFFERINGS FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
In November and December we will be collecting money for Mercy Meals. This program packs nutrition meals to help fight world hunger and the effects of Malnutrition globally.  We are planning to pack meals again in January, but first we are working to raise funds for our packing.  Martin Seckel, a member of St. Paul’s, has donated $500 for a matching gift for this project.  I have challenged the students to reach the goal of $500 raised for this project. So far we have collected $42.82.

LITERACY FAIR/OPEN HOUSE
Mark your calendars! The school literacy fair and open house will be tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th from 6:30-8:00 PM.  Please plan to attend and view the class literacy projects.  Our scholastic book fair will also be open that evening for purchases.  Books make great gifts!

PTL
There is not PTL meeting in November. The next meeting will be on January 31st.

BEATRICE OPTIMIST YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK
This week is Beatrice Optimist Youth Appreciation Week.
Tuesday, November 8th will be free swimming at the YMCA from 6:30-8:00 PM
Wednesday, November 9th is a free movie at Cinema 1 from 5:00-7:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM
Thursday, November 10th is free skating at the Rolla-Rena.
Beginners skate 4:00-4:45 PM and others skate 5:00-6:30 PM and 6:45-8:15 PM

VETERANS
On Wednesday, November 9th, we will celebrate Veterans with a special chapel led by Pastor Irmer.  We will present $103.43 that was collected in October to Phil Dittbrenner, the Veterans Services Coordinator for Gage County, as well as the 40 puzzle books we received.

CRANBERRY SAUCE FOR SALE
We have cans of cranberry sauce left over from the Turkey Supper. They expire next August, so we will not be able to use them for the Turkey Supper next year.  If you would like to purchase some cans, please bring $1.50 per can to the school office.

SINGING IN CHURCH
The students in Grades K-5 will sing on Sunday, November 13th at the 8:00 AM Worship Service.  Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!

2nd GRADE CLASS CHAPEL
2nd Grade will present their class chapel on Wednesday, November 16th beginning at 8:30 AM.  Parents are welcome to worship with us at this special service as well as any Wednesday.

UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS
The 1st Grade will visit the Homestead National Monument on Wednesday, November 16th from 1:00-3:00 PM.
The 2nd Grade will make their monthly visit to Mosaic on Friday, November 18th.

MID-QUARTER REPORTS
Next week, Wednesday, November 16th brings us halfway through the 2nd quarter of the school year. Mid-quarter reports will be sent home on Monday, November 21st with students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

NO SCHOOL
There will be no school Wednesday, November 23rd through Friday, November 25th for Thanksgiving vacation as we pause to give thanks to God for all the blessings that we have received from Him.

STUDENT CHRISTMAS GIFT PROJECT
In place of a student gift exchange, again this year students in grades K-5 are participating in the Gage County Christmas Wish List Program. Information about how we plan to participate is being sent home today. Please send your money for this project by Monday, November 21st.

SCRIP CARDS
Giving Gift Cards for Christmas this year? Order your gift cards through our St. Paul Lutheran School “Scrip Card” program and our school automatically gets money in return at no extra cost to you! Order forms are located in the narthex, church office, school office, and on the school’s website. Orders will be placed November 28th and December 12th. Order forms can be turned in to the church or school office.

SUNMART RECEIPTS
SunMart cash register receipts update: Our total is $30,926.34. Thanks to everyone who helps us collect these receipts, every receipt helps.

In Christ,

Amy Duever