January 16th Newsletter
January 16, 2017
PRAYER FAMILIES
In our prayers this week, we remember the following school families: Brent & Emalee Maxson, Amanda Mayer, Jessica & Steve McCarthy, and Shawn & Rhonda Meyer.
CHAPEL OFFERINGS FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
The offerings for the month of January will go to Lutheran Hour Ministries- Madagascar Missions. Our current total is $33.22. Next week, January 23rd, we will begin our online mission trip to Madagascar. Each day the students will watch a video about the Lutheran Hour Ministries’ work in Madagascar, as well as information about the culture and country.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
St. Paul’s will be having a church service in the school gym at 10:30 AM on Sunday, February 26th. The students will sing at this service.
PTL MEETING
PTL will meet on Tuesday, January 31st at 7:00 PM.
UPCOMING FIELD TRIP
The 2nd grade class will make their monthly visit to Mosaic on Friday, January 27th.
LUNCH & TUITION BILLS
For 2017, we have updated our accounting system, and we will need you to write a separate check for lunch and tuition. If you combine the payments, we will return your check and ask for two. Thank you for your assistance and understanding with this new policy!
B.E.A.R. FAIR
B.E.A.R. (Be Excited About Reading) Fair begins on Tuesday, January 17th. This year we will again be conducting a magazine subscription fundraiser and a cookie dough sale to raise money for items in the library of our school. A B.E.A.R. Fair representative will be here at school to kick off our Fair. More information will be coming soon! Thank you in advance for your support! We are looking forward to your participation.
SINGING IN CHURCH
The students in Grades K-5 will sing at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Sunday, January 22nd at the 10:30 AM Worship Service.
1ST GRADE CLASS CHAPEL
The 1st grade class will present their class Chapel on Wednesday, January 25th at 8:30 AM. Parents are welcome to worship with us on that day as well as any Wednesday morning.
NEEDED FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
The Kindergarten class needs large oatmeal boxes for Valentine’s Day. If you have any empty ones, please send them to school.
2017-2018 APPLICATIONS
We are in the process of accepting applications for new students in Pre-School, Pre- Kindergarten, and Kindergarten through Grade 5 for the next school year (2017-2018). If you know of anyone interested in enrolling in St. Paul’s School, please give their name to the school office or ask them to contact the school.
SECRETARY POSITION
St. Paul’s Lutheran School is still seeking a new secretary. Necessary skills for the position include: knowledge of computer programs for word-processing and record-keeping, strong organizational skills, and the ability to use office equipment including copiers and fax machines. This is a part-time, paid position. For more information or to apply, please contact Mrs. Duever at 402-223-3414 or drop by the school office in the mornings. Deadline to apply is January 15th, 2017.
SUNMART RECEIPTS
SunMart cash register receipts update: Our total is $62,348.85. Thanks to everyone who helps us collect these receipts, every receipt helps.
In Christ,
Amy Duever