Our Mission is Fishin’ 

Prayer Cards – We have finished up with all of our student prayer cards for this year. We continue to pray for all of our students daily and also for the future of WLS.

2009 – 2010 Staff – The WLS School Board has finalized the WLS staff for next school year. They include: Emma Hockemeyer, Arlys Staub, Linda Schlie, Karen Hoeppner, Ruth Schroeder, and Scott Staub. The Board and these teachers are working on scheduling and class assignments and will have all of that information tentatively ready for the Parent Information Meeting on Monday, April 13^th. Continue to pray for WLS and the changes we are all working on for the 2009/2010 school year.

Registration Continues – Our WLS registration is continuing for next school year for grades Pre-K to 6^th grade. Stop in the office for any forms or information that you may need.

Wrestling Season Ends – The wrestling season ended with the LSAA Championships at Wyneken last Saturday. WLS ended up with two champions, Sam Hathaway and Spencer Osborn. Shawn Kitzmiller also received a second place and Billy Wilkes a fourth place awards. We congratulate the whole team on their hard work. Thanks again to Brian Kitzmiller for coaching the team this season and also to Joel Buuck for assisting.

Spring Break – We pray that everyone has a safe and relaxing Spring Break. Enjoy your time with family, and we’ll see everyone back on Monday, April 6^th.

Acolytes -  Sunday, March 25^th, acolyte for Zion Lutheran Church – Billy Wilkes.

Chapel News -  After Spring Break the next Wednesday’s chapel service, April 8^th, will be held at WLS at 8:10 a.m. Mr. Staub will lead and we will have a guest speaker from Camp Lutherhaven.  Chapel offerings for the months of April and May will be designated to Camp Lutherhaven. 

Zion Confirmation – Two of our WLS 8^th grade students will be confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 5^th. They are Nick Sharrar and Spencer Osborn. We congratulate you on all of the hard work and study that you have put into preparing for this big day in your lives.

WLS Golf Outing at Cedar Creek Golf Club -  Everyone is getting ready for the warm weather and we’re setting the date for the annual Golf Outing!  It will take place on Sunday, July 19^th, so mark the date on your calendar.  More information will follow at a later date.

Meijer Community Rewards Program – This is an easy money maker for the school.  If you shop at Meijer stop in at the school office, sign up when you visit Meijer  next, or you can even sign up on line at www.meijer.com/rewards.  The organization code is 722806. Fill this in and the school receives money any time you shop!  If you sign up for a Meijer credit card the school earns a higher percentage.   We just received a check from Meijer for $127.79 for this program.  Thank you to all who participate in this program. 

Spring Flower Sales -  Our annual Spring Plant Sale began this week as a fundraiser for WLS.  We are 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.   If you need additional order forms click here, stop in the office or call and we can send one home.   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 7:00pm to 8:00pm 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.

Direct TV Offer -  Woodburn Lutheran School will again be participating in the DIRECTV4Schools program.  Our school will receive $100 for every new customer and $50 for every existing or returning customer who commits to a year of DIRECTV service and mentions our WLS code number.  If you or anyone else you know is going to be signing up for a year commitment, please mention our school code LJ64 and we will receive a benefit from this.   Complete details about this program are available at www.directv4schools.com or call 888-388-4724.  Thank you for your support.

Scrip News -  Spring is here!  You know what that means……….outdoor activities!  If you are going to buy a new grill or furniture for your patio, don’t forget your scrip.  Attached are new and updated order forms with some new places added.  Remember the cooks sell on-hand scrip in the kitchen from 7:45-9:00 a.m. when school is in session.

March 30 – April 3   SPRING BREAK

            APRIL

5-    Zion Confirmation

       Christ Choir – All choirs sing 10:30

       Christ Youth at WLS  6-8

6-    Track practice  3:00-4:15

        7^th & 8^th to McMillan Health  9:30-2:30

7-    2^nd Grade Grandparent Reading

8-    Chapel at WLS, guest speaker from Camp Lutherhaven, Mr. Staub leads,  8:10

       Kindergarten Grandparents Day   1:00

       1/2 Hour early dismissal,  2:15

       Track practice    3:00-4:15

9-    1^st Grade Grandparent Reading

10-       NO SCHOOL

LUNCH MENU

APRIL

6-Allison Messman’s favorite lunch day! Chicken nuggets, broccoli w/cheese, shape up, frosted graham, bread & butter

7-Ham & Cheese, carrots, mixed fruit, spirit stick

8-Spaghetti, green beans, pineapple, garlic bread

9-Cold turkey sandwich, salad, pears, cookie

10-     NO SCHOOL  -    GOOD FRIDAY