September 26, 2007

To Christian Parents
John Juern
Responsibility and Kids

Responsible children do not just happen on their own. Children are not born with a natural inclination to be responsible. It doesn’t suddenly appear at age 12, or in the first year of high school, or when a child gets a driver’s license. Children learn responsibility by being taught it, by practicing it, and by observing it in their parents. When we fail to teach responsibility, we are, in reality, teaching children to be irresponsible.

Already at two years of age, a child can be taught to put toys away, put dirty clothes in the basket, carry plates and cups to the sink after a meal. At this early age, children do not make a distinction between work and play. They are eager to do the same things that grown-ups do. But they don’t have the necessary skills, so the parent will have to do the activity with the child instead of just telling the child what to do.

As children grow older, they can be taught to answer the phone properly, wash and put away dishes, clean up after pets, fold and put away clean clothes, and a lot of other common, everyday tasks.

Children learn to be responsible as the parents give them opportunity to become responsible. They need to have jobs that are a part of their daily routine to learn the importance of routine and consistency.

Mid-Quarter Reports
Time flies! Mid-quarters for the first quarter will be sent home with the students today.

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 first semester of this school year is the ELS mission effort to support Christian schools in the Amazon of Peru. The money will be used to support our missionaries and teachers spreading the Gospel in the cities and rainforests of Peru. Please set aside an offering for your child to bring. This offering is collected during our weekly chapel services.

9/19-> $33.67
Total-> $139.71

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 $1.00 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 applesauce] $2.50

Fall Sports
Cross Country
Meets-> Mon., Oct. 1 LLHS Meet in Lake Mills
Mon., Oct 8 BLAC Conference Meet in Watertown 4:15
Contact- Miss Krause

Volleyball
Practice-> October Practices- TBA
Games-> 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

Standardized Testing
Testing for gr. 3-8 will take place October 1-5. Please make every effort to have your children in school during the testing period. Thanks!

School Pictures
Picture day is scheduled for this Friday, September 28 with a retake date of October 25. Payment is due on Friday- checks can be made out to LifeTouch.

Parking
Just a reminder for the safety of our school community parents should not use the Milwaukee St. staff parking area to drop off or pick up students. The Union St. parking lot is to be used for drop off and pick up. When driving entering, exiting or just backing up in the parking area please keep a watchful eye out for our students. Thanks!

Bible Class Opportunity
Filmed on location in Israel by Focus on the Family Films, FAITH LESSONS is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance.

This lively, interactive journey is more than fascinating - its faith -inspiring and
life-changing. SISTERS IN CHRIST INVITE YOU to spend time getting to know your Bible more deeply the first and third Tues. 6:30-8:00 pm in Pastor Bartel's office.
Call D'Ann Halleen 222-0181

Upcoming Events
9/26-> Mid Quarter Report #1
9/30-> PreK3-K sing in church- 8:15
10/1-10/5-> Terra Nova Standardized Testing for gr. 3-8
10/4-> Gr. 4-5 to World Dairy Expo
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
10/20-> LLHS Grade School Band Rehearsal
10/26-> First Quarter Ends
10/27-> LLHS Grade School Band Rehearsal
10/31-> First Quarter Report Cards sent home with students

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