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ISTEP Testing – Part Two of the Spring ISTEP test will begin next Monday, April 27. This section of the test will be multiple choice type questions. Students should be encouraged to be well rested that week and to do their very best.

Sentinel Scholars – Some of you may have noticed the article about Sterling Sentinel Scholarships announced in last week’s paper. There were 247 high school scholars listed in 14 different subject areas. One of our parents took the time to look through all of the names. There were 12 Woodlan seniors chosen in different subject areas. Of those 12 Woodlan students 6 of them were former WLS graduates. They included:

Cheri Knoblauch         Athletics

Kelly Wells                 Business

Kearstyn Keller           Drama

Rachel Hathaway        English

Aury Keller                 Mathematics

Ben Schlie                   Science

We congratulate these former WLS alumni and wish them well as they move on to college next year.

6^th Grade Outdoor Education – Our 6^th grade class will be off to Camp Lutherhaven next week for their three days of Outdoor Education from Wednesday to Friday. Mr. Staub will accompany them as they learn a little about living in the outdoors. The class will also have an opportunity to taste Mr. Staub’s famous “Breakfast on a Stick”, “Fried Eggs in a Bag”, or “Barbequed Turkey in a Pit”.

Mid Quarter Grades – Mid quarter reports will be sent home next Tuesday, April 28^th. If you have any concerns about your child’s grades, please contact their teacher to set up a conference.

Concordia Theological Seminary Playscape Project – After a few years of planning, a group from the seminary is going to work putting up an area-wide playground. They are looking for volunteers to help with the actual construction. The dates they are looking for help are May 5^th - 9^th. Anyone who might be interested in working on this project a little or a lot can contact the Playscape Coordinator at 260-452-2223.

Acolytes  -   Sunday, April 26^th, acolyte for Zion Lutheran Church  –  Carly Huth.

Chapel News -  Next Wednesday’s chapel service, April 29^th, will be held at WLS at 8:10 a.m. Mr. Hoyer will lead.  Chapel offerings for the months of April and May will be designated to Camp Lutherhaven. 

WLS Rummage Sale -  Friday, May 8^th, and Saturday, May 9^th, we will be holding our annual Rummage Sale.  This sale helps to benefit our Pre-School Kaitlin Pyle Scholarship fund.  This is also the weekend for the city-wide garage sales here in Woodburn.  We are now taking items.  They can be brought in and put on the stage in the gym. 

Zion Choirs will not be singing this Sunday, April 26^th, but instead will be singing Sunday, May 10^th.

Spring Flower Sales -  Our annual Spring Plant Sale will begin next week as a fundraiser for WLS.  We will be selling scrips to purchase flowers and plants at discounted prices from the Greenhouse Effect, which is located just across the state line – a quick 10 minute drive.  We’re pleased to be able to reduce our prices this year, thanks to our friends at the Greenhouse Effect.  For any questions, call Susan Gerig or Deb Lindberg.

 Mark your calendars for May 1^st -  Pastor J. Brown will be presenting a Karate Demonstration, Motivational Message, and Gospel Presentation through Breaking Barriers – Christian Martial Arts Ministry.  Everyone (students, youth, parents, grandparents, neighbors, etc…) is invited and it will be held at WLS gym.  Presentation is from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, but come early to enjoy the playground and basketball court if it is nice out.  To learn more about Pastor J. Brown and his ministry, go to www.sinbusting.com   Contact Dana Klopfenstein with any questions: danaklop@verizon.net or 410-2750.

 Thank you -  We would like to thank our WLS family for the prayers, visits, cards, and donations given to us at the passing of our father and grandfather, Wilbur Rekeweg, and our brother and uncle, Larry Alfeld.  We are overwhelmed by the love and support we have received.  Thank you, Paul & Nettie Rekeweg, Ryan & Jenny Osborn & family, Jarrod & Becky Dietel & family, Dan & Rachel Trygg & family.

WLS Lawn Mowing – For the past few years, we have had different families volunteer to mow the grass here at WLS for a week or two during the summer. The grass is starting to grow and we need to put a list of volunteers together for this summer. If you can volunteer for a week or two, please let Mr. Hoyer or Tim Gerig know soon. If there are months or dates that you would prefer, let us know that as well.

LUNCH MENU

APRIL

27- Billy Wilkes favorite lunch day!  Taco, carrots, apple 1/2, brownie

28- Cheese omelet, hash browns, banana 1/2, pancakes

29- Ham & cheese sandwich, carrot sticks, grapes, pretzels

30- Crispito, celery, pears, Mexican rice

MAY

1- Sam Hathaway’s favorite lunch day!  Pizza, corn, jello apples, brownie

APRIL

25- Zion Lutheran’s Chicken dinner 4:30-7:30

26-  Christ Junior choir  8 am

27-  ISTEP Testing

        Track meet   4 pm

28-  Mid-Quarter Reports

29-  Chapel at WLS, Mr. Hoyer leads, 8:10

        1^st & 2^nd Grade Grandparent Tee, 1:00

        6^th Grade to Camp Lutherhaven

30-  1^st Grade to Woodlan for Spring Wabash History field day, 11:45

        6^th Grade to Camp Lutherhaven

        Tack practice  2:45-4:15

MAY

1-  6^th Grade to Camp Lutherhaven

      Breaking Barriers by Pastor J. Brown –WLS gym at 7:00-8:00