Fully Rely On God

      F.R.O.G.

Our theme for the new school year is based on Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”  We will learn how men and women of God acted by faith and relied on God for everything!  We will learn how we, too, can rely on God and His love for us through every situation in life!  The first let of each word in our theme spells the word frog, so watch for ways in which frogs can remind us of our theme!

2009 - 2010 Faculty – We are blessed with the following dedicated teachers this year.

Pre-School:  Emma Isenbarger  (new married name)

Kindergarten:  Arlys Staub

1st & 2^nd Grade:  Linda Schlie,

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th and 6^th classes

will be shared between:

Karen Hoeppner, Scott Staub and

Ruth Schroeder, who will also be the acting principal for this school year.

(If you would like a copy of any of the grade schedules to see how the classes and teachers’ days are laid out, you can pick those up in the office.)

2009 – 2010 Staff – We are blessed to have two new staff members this year.

Rachel Singley will be assisting in the the kitchen and Teresa Warnock will be tending to the secretarial duties.

Chapel Invitation – Everyone is welcome to visit school on Wednesday mornings for chapel. Services begin after the bus arrives and classrooms get organized, about 8:10. Check the weekly Paw Prints for the location and speaker.  Chapel offerings received in August and September will go to Dave and Beth Hoeppner, who will be here next week to tell us about their mission work in India.  Watch for chapel envelopes to come home on Tuesdays.

PTL News - The PTL Board is in need of one volunteer to fill a board vacancy for the upcoming school year.  If you are interested in helping out,

please contact

Kris Meyer @ 632-5508.

School-wide Field Trip – WLS will be traveling to Indianapolis to visit the King Tut exhibit at the Children’s Museum on September 3.  Watch for more information to come home.  If you are interested in driving or riding along, to chaperone, let us know.  We have extra free tickets available.

Harlan Parade – Many thanks to all of the students and parents who marched with us in the Harlan Days’ Parade the beginning of this month. We had a great day marching and handing out fliers and candy. It is good to let others in our communities know more about WLS.

Bussing – We apologize for all the confusion and inconvenience caused by the Transportation overload!  Almost all of our students made the Bus Route List, with just a few that will be added soon.  Also, please make certain to inform the teachers of the kids’ after school plans – ride the bus, walk, Crosswalk, get picked up, etc. 

School Calendar – The school calendar mailed home with registration paperwork needs a few corrections.  Collaboration Days begin Wednesday, September 2 and continue through the school year.  Please note that the February dates reflect Thursdays!  It should read February 3, 10, 17 & 24.  Students will be released at 2:15 on Collaboration Day/Wednesdays.  Also, the calendar shows late arrival days on Thursdays.  EACS/WLS will NOT have any scheduled late arrival days this school year.

Zion Lutheran Church 3^rd Annual Picnic & Carnival Come join the fun Saturday, August 23, from 3-7 p.m.  This FREE picnic and carnival will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on Bull Rapids Rd.  In addition to the games and prizes, there will also be the “Wave of Fire Slide,” Kiddiepiller,” and “Bungee Run!”  There will be plenty of delicious food: famous taco salad, nachos, hot dogs, drinks & dessert, plus Sno Cones! Come to this great event, for ALL ages and bring a friend.

Extended Care Program

This program is a means of providing before and after school care for Woodburn Lutheran School and Woodburn Elementary School.

Mornings from 6:30 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.

(unless delayed, then until 9:50 a.m.)

Breakfast served for those arriving prior to 7:45

Afternoons from dismissal – 6:00 pm

Snacks provided as well as Homework Help! 

In the event school is closed due to weather, Crosswalk will remain open! 

Register today to ensure a spot come winter!

NELSON’S BBQ CHICKEN – WLS will be hosting a Nelsons’s Port-A-Pit Chicken Fundraiser on Saturday, September 19 from 11 am – 3 pm at the Walgreen’s on Maysville Road.  Presale ticket orders for chicken will be sold for $5 and Pit-atoes for $3.  All presale orders will need to be picked up by 1 pm.  Ten chicken tickets and five Pit-atoe tickets will be sent home with each family. Money or unsold tickets should be sent back to school by Tuesday, September 8.  Thank you in advance for supporting this event!

PAW PRINTS – If you have any information or announcement that you would like included in the Paw Prints, please send to the school office by noon on Thursdays.  Call the office or send your information to woodburnlutheran@comcast.net

WEATHER – Be sure to tune into the radio, television or internet to keep informed of any school delays or closings.  WLS follows EACS (East Allen County Schools).  Fog will be rolling in soon!

 MARK YOUR CALENDAR

AUGUST

Fri 8/21:  Nelson’s Chicken Tickets sent home

Sat 8/22:  Zion Picnic & Carnival 3-7 p.m.

Mon 8/24:  1^st day for PS3 8:00-10:30

Mon 8/24:  1^st day for PS4 12:00-2:30

Tue 8/25:  1^st day for PS28:00-10:30

Wed 8/26:  NO early dismissal – FULL day!

SEPTEMBER

Thur. 9/3:  Children’s Museum/King Tut Exhibit

Tue 9/3:  Nelson’s Tickets due back to school

Mon 9/7:  NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

Fri 9/11:  Kindergarten to the Safety Village

Mon 9/14:  School Board 7:00 p.m.

Sat 9/19:  Nelson’s Chicken sale at Walgreens at Chapel

Ridge 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH...

Mon:  Hot dog, Wedges, Shape Up, Bread & Butter

Tue:  Cheese Toastie, Carrot Sticks, Apple ½, Cookie,

Pickle

Wed:  Soft Taco, Corn, Applesauce, Brownie

Thur:  Sloppy Joe, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Chips

Fri:  Chicken Nuggets, Celery Sticks, Grapes,

Bread & Butter

Thank you – I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone that has helped me make this huge transition!  I am so blessed to be here!  For those of you that do not know me, I am a WLS grad (1984), a WHS grad (1988) and a BSU grad (1992).  I hold an Indiana State Teaching License, grades 1-6 along with a Computers Endorsement.  I taught 3^rd grade for one year on a temporary contract for FWCS and then hired in at GTE until I was able to fill another teaching position.  Through the power of the Holy Spirit, fifteen years later, I volunteered to be laid off from Verizon to return to the field of education.  I have faith the Lord will bless my work at WLS and will provide me with the ability to lead more people to Christ and also to Woodburn Lutheran School.

Your sister in Christ, Teresa Warnock