February 20, 2008

To Christian Parents
Vicki Hartig
Seize the Moment. . .and the Remote

Myth #3: If we don’t like it, we can turn it off.
More than anything, we need to honestly admit that the media has the power to shape us and our children. The fact is, we can insulate, but we cannot isolate our family from the media and its influence. All of us, however, can begin to fight that fact by making sure we are using God’s power to combat this enemy. Using his Word to guide and encourage, we can give our children the confidence to defy trends and identify deception.

Actually, we can turn it off- at least in some ways. And when we do, we accomplish a great deal. We have taken a stand. We have illustrated that sometimes it’s important to risk being independent for the sake of our convictions.

Now is the time
Solomon wrote of "a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak" (Ecclesiasties 3:7). Now is the time to speak against and tear down some of the media’s power.

Do at least one thing this year to make a statement about your position on the media. Give voice to your values, not just in your family room, but in the more public areas of your life. Many national leaders, fighting the negative influences of the media, believe the worst thing that can happen is silence on the part of decent American people.

They are talking about us. Now is the time to speak.

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.

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.

2/6-> $60.10
Total-> $126.15

Hot Lunch
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

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.

Call News
On Sunday the school board issued a Divine Call to Mr. Timothy Thies to serve as principal and upper grade teacher beginning next school year. Mr. Thies is single and graduated from Martin Luther College in 2003. He is currently serving as principal of Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Midland, Michigan.

Upcoming Events
2/20-> Jr. Choir sings- Lenten Worship 6:30
2/29-> No School –Curriculum Conference
2/29-3/2-> LLHS BB Tournament A-teams only
3/5-> Jr. Choir sings- Lenten Worship 6:30
3/6-> BB Teams/Cheerleaders Family Fun Night
3/7-> 11:20 Dismissal- 1:00 Teacher Inservice- ASC 11:20-5:30
3/14-> 3^rd Quarter ends
3/17-3/25-> No School/No ASC Spring/Easter Break
3/26-> School Resumes
3/26-> 3^rd Quarter Report Cards sent home

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