October 24, 2007

To Christian Parents
Ray Shumacher
The Danger of the Dorky Dad

During a counseling session with her pastor, Shelia voiced frustration that her husband wasn’t upholding his role as family leader. That same evening, the family sat for a session of TV viewing. They watched a series of sitcoms, all of which depicted unhealthy families. Fathers were depicted as candidates for Stupidity Anonymous or witless adolescents in men’s bodies. Sheila laughed long and hard whenever an inept father was the brunt of a joke. Apparently she didn’t see the relationship between her complaint to the pastor and those sitcoms.

Some people say there is a leadership crisis in our families. Whatever we call it, there certainly is a problem. Some men are not interested in leading. Others feel inadequate, or they don’t know how. The problem seems to be growing.

Our society has witnessed disrespect for males for decades. The resulting fear, confusion, and apathy have rendered many men ill-equipped to lead. Do you want the father of your grandchildren to be able to lead them over the hills and through the valleys that will challenge them spiritually? Then you must nurture your sons in an atmosphere of respect right from the beginning.

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.

10/17-> $36.33
Total-> $297.38

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

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.

School Pictures
Picture retake date is tomorrow, October 25.

Veterans’ Day Celebration
Our annual Veterans’ Day event, titled United We Stand, is scheduled for 6:30 on November 9 [2 days before Veterans’ Day]. Grades preK-8 will be participating in the program. Feel free to invite your friends, neighbors and acquaintances who have served our country.

South Central Lutheran Basketball Club
Anyone interested in playing in the SCLBC should check out their website – lleteamz.active.com/sclbc/index.cfm. for more information. This club brings girls and boys from our area Lutheran schools together to play ball. Tryouts will be held in December.

First Quarter Report Cards
Report cards for the first quarter will be sent home with students next Wednesday, October 31.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parents can visit teachers in the classroom on Thursday, November 1 and Friday, November 2. Gr. K-4 teachers will be scheduled from 6:00-8:00 on Thursday and rooms for Gr. 5-8 will be open from 6:45-8:30. On Friday teachers will be available from 9:00-11:00. Parents of students in gr. 1-4 receive scheduled times. There is no school or ASC on Friday, November 2.

Upcoming Events
10/26-> First Quarter Ends
10/27-> LLHS Grade School Band Rehearsal
10/31-> First Quarter Report Cards sent home with students
11/1-2-> Parent-Teacher Conferences
11/2-> No School- No ASC
11/3-> LLHS Grade School Band Rehearsal
11/9-> Veterans’ Day Celebration 6:30
11/10-> LLHS Grade School Band Rehearsal
11/11-> LLHS/HCLS Band Concert @ Lakeside 7:00
11/12-> Windy City Players- Cinderella
11/21-> 11:20 Dismissal- Teacher Inservice 1:00- ASC 11:20-5:30
1/22-23-> No School – No ASC – Thanksgiving Break
11/28-> Mid-Quarter Report #2

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