January 30, 2008

To Christian Parents
Susan Bondow
Starving for Perfection

Getting help
If eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia were strictly physical diseases, parents would not hesitate to seek medical attention. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Explanations for this stem from biological, psychological, familial, and socio-cultural factors.

For Christians, the spiritual aspect is an especially important one. Self-destructive behavior is always a sign of dissatisfaction, discontent, or disregard for God’s gifts. Christian parents will want to encourage their teens with reminders of how precious they are to their heavenly Father.

Though the Bible does not specifically mention eating disorders, it does speak clearly about the sanctity of life, the value of God’s gifts, and our responsibility in caring for those gifts. Texts like 1 Corinthians 6:20- "you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body"- can serve as a good foundation for an open and honest discussion of the problem.

Prayer also needs to be an important part of the recovery regimen for Christian teens struggling with an eating disorder. Such struggles put faith to the test. God wants us to use prayer to challenge him to keep his promises to be with us, to guide us, and to strengthen us for the fight.

Anorexia and bulimia are potentially life-threatening illnesses. They can result in kidney failure and cardiac arrest. As either disorder becomes more entrenched, its damage becomes less reversible.

Mission Project
The mission project for the second semester of this school year is the WELS mission effort to support Christian schools in the Apache Land of Arizona. The money will be used to support our missionaries and teachers spreading the Gospel in the Lutheran schools at East Fork. Please set aside an offering for your child to bring. This offering is collected during our weekly chapel services.

1/23-> $34.70
Total-> $66.05

Hot Lunch- Another Price Change
Orders are taken on Mondays.
Tues.-> pizza from Rocky Rococo $2.25/slice
Wed.-> hard or soft shell beef tacos from Taco Bell $1.10 each
Thurs.-> Subs from Milio’s [Turkey or Ham ] $1.60
Sub Meal [includes an orange and a cookie] $2.60
Fri.-> Chicken Strips 3/$1.50
Chicken Strip Meal [includes string cheese and applesauce] $2.50

Winter Sports Practice Schedule
Boys’ A [gr. 7-8] Basketball- Mondays 3:00-4:15 and Wednesdays 4:15-5:30
Boys’ B [gr. 5-6] Basketball- Mondays 4:15-5:30 and Wednesdays 3:00-4:15
Girls’ A [gr. 7-8] Basketball- Tuesdays 3:00-4:15 and Thursdays 4:15-5:30
Girls’ B [gr. 5-6] Basketball- Tuesdays 4:15-5:30 and Thursdays 3:00-4:15
Cheerleaders A [gr. 7-8] Tuesdays 4:15-5:30
Cheerleaders B [gr. 5-6] Tuesdays 3:00-4:15

GradeKeeper
GradeKeeper is the teachers’ online grade book and is available for students in gr. 3-8. Please check your student’s progress regularly. Login IDs are available from your child’s teacher.

Financial Aid for 08-09
Financial aid forms for 2008-09 for current school families are available from Mrs. Patten in the school office. The deadline for returning these forms is April 30. It is a good idea to finish your 2007 taxes prior to filling out the form.

Milk
Just a reminder that as family financial situations may change throughout the school year applications for free or reduced milk are always available in the school office.

Call News
Mr. Shu-ting Lai has returned his Divine Call to serve as principal and upper grades teacher beginning in the 2008-09 school year and will remain at Holy Trinity in Okauchee, WI. School board will be meeting shortly to issue another call for principal.

Fine Arts Fair
Deadline for returning Fine Arts Fair form and fees is February 4.

Upcoming Events
2/1-> 11:20 Dismissal- 1:00 Teacher Inservice- ASC 11:20-5:30
2/1-> Home BB vs. Eastside
2/2-> Holy Cross B-team Basketball Tournament
2/3-> LLHS Visual Arts Fair
2/5-> Home A-girls’ BB game vs. Westside Christian
2/6-> Jr. Choir sings- Ash Wednesday Worship 6:30
2/8-> Away BB at St. John’s Juneau
2/13-> Mid Quarter Reports for 3^rd Quarter
2/15-17-> Eastside BB Tournament A-teams only
2/16-> LLHS Family Fest 9-12
2/20-> Jr. Choir sings- Lenten Worship 6:30
2/29-> No School –Curriculum Conference
2/29-3/2-> LLHS BB Tournament

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