MMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL WEDNESDAY NOTES February 4
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MMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL WEDNESDAY NOTES February 4
MMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL WEDNESDAY NOTES February 4, 2015 Peace I leave you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you! John 14:27 NOON DISMISSAL – Tomorrow will be a noon dismissal for parent/teacher conferences. The Extended School Program will be available. Please let Mrs. Brennan know if you plan on using the program and don’t forget to pack a lunch. SCHOOL CLOSED – In honor of Presidents’ Day school will be closed on Monday, February 16th. IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE – We have been advised by a CPA that tuition is not tax deductible. For this reason we do not send out tuition tax statements. If you wish a tax letter you must notify Mrs. Reiff in writing. Payments to the Extended School Program can be considered deductible. Tax statements for the Program were sent out at the end of January. REGISTRATION ALERT- We are currently accepting registrations for the 2015-2016 school year. This financial commitment holds a place for your child in next year’s class. The registration fee is $100.00 per child, if paid on or before March 2nd. PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS WE WILL NOT HOLD ANY SPACE PAST THIS DATE. The Extended School Program also continues to accept registrations for next school year. The fee is $20 per child if paid by March 2nd. SCHOLARSHIP HELP- THE HELP NIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5th. We are having technical difficulties with the computer lab and are waiting for a service tech to solve the problem. We are very sorry for any inconvenience that this may have caused you. We will keep you informed as to when the new date will be. There is time, so please make sure that you have your tax information. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHING – Applications for the Children’s Scholarship Fund, Philadelphia for students entering grades K-5 are now being accepted by the organization. The deadline is March 1st. The easiest and quickest way to submit an application is online at www.csfphiladelphia.org. Only families who are awarded scholarships will be notified by mail in mid-March. STUDENT COUNCIL –Student Council is selling water, juice, and ice tea for $1. Girls in grades 4 – 8, the Father/Daughter Dance will be held on Friday, February 27 from 7-10 PM in Fellowship Hall. All slips and payments are due NO LATER THAN February 11th. TAG DAY- Red, white and pink are the colors of the day on Friday, February 13th. Wear your Valentine colors for $1.00. Keep in mind that you need to observe our dress code. LAST CALL FOR SPRUCE LAKE PAYMENTS- The deadline for the last Spruce Lake payment of $75.00 is March 2nd. Please make sure that all payments are in by that time. CHAPEL OFFERINGS – Last week our chapel offerings were given to the American Red Cross. Beginning today, February 4th through February 18st we will be collecting for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society also known as Pennies for Pasta. CHAPEL SERVICE – Last week, the Fifth Grade did a great job showing us how to be good disciples for Jesus. They taught us how to live our lives for Him. Once we decide to follow Jesus there is no turning back. Who would want to?! Thank you for sharing your faith with us fifth grade! NEW STUDENT TESTING – We have begun new student testing this week. If you have an interest in any of the grades for another child please call the office to sign up for the testing. Limited space is available in many classes – don’t delay. PRETZELS - will be served next Wednesday. Place order on Tuesday; cost 50¢ each. EMERGENCY CLOSING NOTIFICATION SYSTEM REMINDER – If you have not signed up with the emergency system, please do so at your earliest convenience. Call the office if you have misplaced the form that went home earlier this school year. We can give you your User Name and temporary password so you can get into the Dashboard feature in the School Announcement Rapid Notification System we use. (Any problems logging on or you have no internet access, contact Mrs. Reiff at the office or by e-mail at [email protected]. ) Once in the system, you can set your preference for how you are contacted- phone, e-mail or text. Please note- you can set for any or all of these methods. Go on today so you don’t miss any announcements. WHAT SCRIP DO YOU HAVE ON HAND?- These are the following SCRIP cards we have in the office for sale: ShopRite, Acme, Dunkin Donuts, Wawa, Walmart, Giant, Pathmark, Wendy’s, Starbucks and Darden.. Please note that there are limited quantities and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please be on the lookout for the next SCRIP order form coming home in the next couple of weeks. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH- Don’t forget that if you do not have a home church, Immanuel Lutheran Church would welcome the opportunity to become your church. Immanuel offers worship at 10 AM and 7 PM. Sunday School for children 3 years through 6th grade is held during the 10 AM service. We look forward to greeting you. CHILI COOK-OFF- Everyone says they make the best chili. YOU know the truth. YOU MAKE THE BEST CHILI IN THE ENTIRE WORLD! So prove it to the doubters. Enter a pot of your “to die for” chili in Immanuel Church’s 1st ever Chili Cook-off. Here’s how to enter; Call the church office @ 215-342-8204, Vickie MacMillan @ 215-384-5622 or Gene Reinhardt @ 215-478-1260. Pick up the phone and enter now! When you win you can proudly display your ENGRAVED WINNER’S PLAQUE on your wall. FOX CHASE FARM HAPPENINGS - Gardening to help others. Last year 2500 pounds of produce was donated to area food banks. Call 215-728-7900. Maple Sugar Day- March 7th Noon to 4PM Admission: $3.00 SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS The results of the Science Fair are as follows: 6th Grade: First Place: Joseph Leahy Second Place: Ian Allsop Third Place: Chasely Ward 7th Grade: First Place: Jayla Mack and Zahir Rucker(tie) Second Place: Rebecca Brennan Third Place: Kiana Moore and Tennyson Thomas (tie) 8th Grade: First Place: Deyona Archer Second Place: Brianna Bailey and Alyssa Paul (tie) Third Place: Layfayette Womack SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLL - Congratulations to the 3rd through 8th grade honor roll (GPA of 87 and above) students! An * represents Principal Award winner (GPA of 94 or above). THIRD GRADE Odina Achike * Caitlin DeSilvis* Skye Holloway* Ciani Lane* Marcos Ortiz* Natalie Solis Zoe Sturgis* Nicholas Wittmer* FOURTH GRADE Ayou Birch Kyla Dailey Kimora Johnson Jorja Lubiejewski* Trevor Musser Darren Prince Jade Rodriguez* Jordan Seaford* Syeer Smith Ridge Ward* SIXTH GRADE Mariam Camara* Donna Price Chasely Ward SEVENTH GRADE Daniel Bianowicz Jayla Mack Kiana Moore* FIFTH GRADE Kiaralee Biddle Madison Farrell* Kylar Hunt* Jayden McGonagle* Jayla Morant Dominic Savino* Soniyah Youngblood EIGHTH GRADE Olamide Akinsola* DeYona Archer* Brianna Bailey Camryn Cobia Sarah Sam* **The awards ceremony will be held Wednesday, February 11th after chapel.** PTL Wednesday Notes 2/04/15 PARENT TEACHER LEAGUE (The PTL) The PTL is designed to have teachers and parents working together for the benefit of the student. By your child attending Immanuel Lutheran School, YOU are automatically a member of the PTL. The PTL thrives off of parent participation through volunteering, fundraising and fellowship. Hello PTL and Happy Wednesday!!!! Upcoming Fundraisers Gertrude Hawk Easter Candy – February 2 nd – February th 20 Ready, set, go……..The Easter candy sale has now begun! Brochures were sent home on Monday, February 2nd and all orders are due by February 20th. Candy delivery date is March 20th. FLYER ATTACHED. Read-A-Thon – February 17th – March 6th This year the PTL will be sponsoring a Read-A-Thon. Each grade will be asked to participate by reading as many books as they can, while seeking pledges from family and friends for their achievements. Encourage and support your reader during this three week event. More detailed information to follow. FLYER ATTACHED. Spirit Night @ Chick-Fil-A – Wednesday, February 25th Another “cook free night”. Join the ILS, PTL for a fun filled dinner date at ChickFil-A. In addition to great food and fellowship, there will be games, prizes and an indoor playground. Please mark your calendars. Located at 9711 Roosevelt Blvd in the Whitman Square shopping center from 5 – 8pm on Wed., Feb. 25th. FLYER ATTACHED. Regularly Scheduled Events PTL Meetings – Every 1st Monday of every month PTL meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 7pm in the lunchroom. Various topics are covered ranging from: status of fundraisers, upcoming events, teacher’s requests, planning fellowship activities, volunteering efforts and presenting new ideas. These monthly meetings provide the time for teachers and parents to discuss the happenings in and around the school. Because every parent is a member of the PTL, it is important to try to have at least one member of your family attend these meetings. You will receive useful information while remaining abreast of what’s going on. School Store – Open every M,W,F from 8am-8:30am (only if a parent volunteer is available) The school store offers, new school logo gym t-shirts and sweat shirts, various school supplies, snacks, fun trinkets, and FREE gently used uniforms. *We also have NEW ILS MERCHANDISE!!! Although it’s a small store, the kids truly enjoy it. Come see for yourself. Monies raised help support the needs of our teachers. Volunteering at the store will take about 40 minutes of your time in the morning (open at 8am, close at 8:30am) WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS, PLEASE CONSIDER. Volunteer Schedule Pizza Lunch 2/6/15 - Volunteer needed 2/13/15 - Bill Surman 2/20/15 – Michelle Braga 2/27/15 -Volunteer needed School Store 2/4/15 - Volunteer needed 2/6/15 - Volunteer needed 2/9/15 - Volunteer needed 2/11/15 – volunteer needed Cup Cake 2/6/15 - LaToya Thornton, Christine Edinger, Penny Clark 2/13/15 - Shirley Slade- Butler, Julie Ristine, Rosa Gross 2/20/15 - LaToya Thornton, Michelle Braga (2) If you’re interested in volunteering for any of the above events, click on one of the links below. If you’re unable to, or are having trouble logging on, please contact Danielle Gentle. PIZZA: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FABA82EABFE3-pizza CUPCAKES: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C044FABA82EABFE3-cupcake SCHOOL STORE: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FABA82EABFE3-school ILS-PTL on Facebook: The PTL has a facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/IlsPtl/400324916698889 on which there are links to all the signups on signupgenius.com and a google calendar containing all important school and PTL functions. Updates and reminders are also posted on here. Please like the page to get these updates. PTL BOARD: President: Danielle Gentle [email protected] (267) 304-4789 Treasurer: Ken Musser Secretary: Ken Musser [email protected] You can email the entire PTL board at: [email protected] A Spirit Night for Immanuel Lutheran School Wednesday, February 25th 5:00pm-8:00pm Join us at Chick-fil-A of Whitman Square for a Spirit Night. In addition to great food and fellowship, there will be games, prizes and an indoor playground. Invite friends, family, neighbors and colleagues to help make this event successful. Please present this flyer and we will receive 15% of sales. 9711 Roosevelt Blvd Phila, PA 19111 (215) 9693455 GERTRUDE HAWK EASTER CANDY SALE Easter is right around the corner. Help your family, friends and neighbors prepare by sharing your Gertrude Hawk catalog with them. Be sure to keep it close by. Prizes available to all sellers Sale Begins: Monday, Feb. 2nd Sale Ends: Friday, Feb.20th Candy Arrives: March 20th