August 29, 2007

To Christian Parents
Kenneth Kremer
The Top Ten

Top-ten lists are popular these days. They are usually quick summaries of fairly complex issues--a natural format for a generation as hurried as ours.

Raising children is not the same thing as raising a crop of corn. Corn doesn’t have a sinful nature with which to contend. Nor does it have a personality or a whole range of personal gifts. We are clearly at risk of oversimplifying the parental role by suggesting that Christian parenting can be summarized in ten easy points. But we decided the risk was worth taking if such a list would stimulate discussion and introspection among our readers. So, for better or worse, here it is: The Top Ten Principles for Christian Parenting. Don’t be bashful about highlighting your strengths. And be honest about those areas in which you would have to admit weakness. Then use your responses to refine your approach to Christian parenting.

1. Base your parenting on sound biblical principles. Most parents pattern their approach to bringing up children after the approach their own parents took in raising them. Others rely on pop psychology or media experts to provide a foundation for parenting. Neither model is 100 percent reliable. The Bible, on the other hand, is. It consistently provides the principles that anchor godly parenting.

Hot Lunch
Hot lunch will begin the week of September 10.
Tues.-> pizza from Rocky Rococo $2.25/slice
Wed.-> hard or soft shell beef tacos from Taco Bell $1.00 each
Thurs.-> Subs from Milio’s [Turkey or Ham ] $1.50
Sub Meal [includes an orange and a cookie] $2.50
Fri.-> Chicken Strips 3/$1.50
Chicken Strip Meal [includes string cheese and jello cup] $2.50

Fall Sports
Cross Country
Practice-> TBA
Meets-> Thurs., Sept. 20 Defender Invitational in Sun Prairie
Mon., Oct. 1 LLHS Meet in Lake Mills
Contact- Miss Krause

Volleyball
Practice->Tues., Sept. 4 3:15-4:30
Tues., Sept. 11 3:15-4:30
Tues., Sept. 18 3:15-4:30
Tues., Sept. 25 3:15-4:30
October Practices- TBA

Games-> Wed., Sept 5 Home vs. St. Johns Waterloo 4:00
Wed., Sept. 12 Home vs. St. John Juneau 4:00
Wed., Sept. 19 Away Triangular Meet @ St. Johns Watertown 4:00
Wed., Sept. 26 Away @ Eastside Madison 4:00

Tournament-> Sat., Oct. 6 @ LLHS
Contact- Mrs. Schoenherr, Miss Krause

Parent Information Night
Our annual get back to school information night is tomorrow evening at 6:30.
6:30-7:00 Meet the teachers in their classrooms.
7:00 Move to the church for information from school board, PTO, Athletic Directors and Principal.

Early Dismissal
School will be dismissed at 11:20 this Friday for Teacher Inservice. Remember there is no school on Monday, September 3, for the Labor Day holiday.

Singing in Church
Students in gr. 1-8 will be singing Christ Be My Leader for both worship services on Rally Sunday, Sept. 9. We will sing during the 8:15 service and right before the 10:30 service. Please have your children in attendance. Thanks!

Milk
Information regarding free or reduced cost milk for eligible families is attached. Please return application form in a sealed envelope to our school secretary, Mrs. Patten, if you believe your family may be eligible.

September Calendar
The school calendar for September is attached.

Transportation Reimbursements
Check with your local school districts to see if you are eligible for a transportation reimbursement.

PreK3
Our PreK3 programs begins next Tuesday, Sept. 4. Mrs. Cara Nitz has accepted our call to serve as teacher. Mrs. Nitz has taught PreK for several years. Her husband is serving as vicar for St. Andrews-Middleton for the 2007-08 school year.

Upcoming Events
8/30-> Parent Information Night 6:30-7:30
8/31-> 11:20 Dismissal- Teacher Inservice 1:00- ASC 11:00-5:30
9/3-> No School- No ASC- Labor Day
9/4->PreK3 classes begin
9/5-> Strings/Band begins
9/5-> Handbells begin 7:30-8:00 AM
9/9-> Gr. 1-8 sing for church for Rally Sunday- both
9/10-> Piano Lessons begin
9/14-> 11:20 dismissal- Teacher Inservice 1:00- ASC 11:00-5:30
9/21-> No School- No ASC- Curriculum Conference
9/26-> Mid Quarter Report #1
10/5-> 11:20 Dismissal – Teacher Inservice 1:00 – ASC 11:00-5:30
10/10-> gr. 4 to Lakeside Lutheran High School for Warrior Welcome
10/14-> Jr. Choir sings- both worship services
10/17-> 11:20 Dismissal- Teacher s’ Conference Travel Day ASC 11:00-5:30
10/18-19-> No School – ELS Teachers’ Conference in Mankato, MN

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