Our Mission is Fishin’ 

Prayer Cards - Each morning our teachers meet for devotions as we prepare for our day. We also regularly pray for our students and each school family. The students we prayed for this week included our 8^th grade graduates from last year, Elizabeth Burke, Logan Buuck, Caleb Hathaway, Lily Keller, Jon Lindberg, Josh Maroney, Andy Meyer, and Hannah Stevenson.

School Pictures – Mark Monday, September 15^th, down as the day we will have school pictures taken. More information will be coming home about Picture Day and the cost of the different picture packages.

ISTEP Testing – The week of September 15 will also be the week that we take the Fall ISTEP test for the last time. If you remember the news from last year, the state of Indiana is moving from fall testing to spring testing. Because this is the transition year, we will actually take the ISTEP test in both the fall and the spring.

Fog Days – This is just a reminder that if/when we have a Fog Day, we will follow East Allen. If they call for a 2 hour delay, we will be delayed 2 hours as well. If they extend the delay to a full school dismissal, we will not have school either. If there is a 2-hour delay on a Wednesday, instead of the 2:15 dismissal, our students will be dismissed at the regular time of 2:45.

WLS Web Site – Don’t forget to check out our WLS web site at www.wlsedu.org. If you ever miss a Paw Prints newsletter or want to look up an old article, they are always posted on the web site. We thank Eric Lindberg for keeping this updated.

Labor Day – There is no school next Monday, September 1^st, as we observe Labor Day.

4^th, 5^th, and 6^th JV Volleyball Matches – The volleyball season will begin next Thursday, Sept. 4^th, with an away match at Unity beginning at 4:15. Our first home match will be Monday, Sept. 8^th, at 4:15 against St. Pauls. Check the Paw Prints for future matches and come out to cheer our young girls on if you can.

Little Blessings Is Growing!  -  Little Blessings Daycare has a part-time job opportunity in the infant/toddler room.  Help is needed on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  We are looking for fun, loving, and reliable people to join our growing staff.  Call Little Blessings at 632-4679 ext. 103 for more information.

Shop For A Cause  -  A special day of celebration and savings at Macy’s will be held on  Saturday, September 20^th.  Purchase a $5.00 ticket from WLS PTL and save 10-20% off of items.  All proceeds go to the WLS PTL.  In addition you can enter for a chance to win a $500.00 Macy’s shopping spree.  Tickets will be sold at Christ and Zion churches after the Sunday morning services.  If you have any questions contact Linda Rekeweg, Wendy Knapp, Kris Meyer, or Ann Edwards. 

2008-2009 School Board Officers: 

Chairman - Tim Gerig

Vice-Chairman – Doug Swanson

Treasurer – Tyler Schafer

Financial Secretary – Teresa Warnock

Zion Representative – Joyce Nahrwold

Christ Representative – Scott Kammeyer  

Thank you to the board for all the time and effort you give to Woodburn Lutheran.

2008-2009 PTL Committee: 

President – Linda Rekeweg

Vice President – Ann Edwards

Treasurer – Kris Meyer

Secretary – Wendy Knapp

Recycling – Recycling forms for September – May were sent home with each student grades 5-8.  Please make sure these forms are filled out and returned to the school office by September 9^th.

Chapel News -   Next Wednesday’s chapel service (September 3^rd) will be held at Christ Lutheran Church at 8:15 a.m. Mr. Staub will lead.  Our Chapel offerings for August and September are designated for Dave and Beth Hoeppner and their mission work in India. 

School Directory -  If you want your e-mail address and/or cell phone number printed in the upcoming school directory, please contact the school office with your information     You can send  an e-mail at woodburnlutheran@comcast.net  or give the school office a call.

Scrip News -  Stop by the school kitchen and buy scrip for your favorite stores.  This is a great fundraiser for the school and will help with your tuition costs for the 2009-10 school year.

WEEKLY

    CALENDAR

September

1 -  Labor Day, NO SCHOOL

3 -  ½ hour early dismissal, 2:15

3 -  Chapel at Christ, Mr. Staub leads

4 -  Grade 3 & 4 to Ft Wayne Zoo

4 -  Volleyball game at Unity, 4:15