Walking in the Light

Prayer Cards – Each morning our teachers meet for devotions as we prepare for our day. We also regularly pray for our students. The students we will be praying for next week will be: Josh Maroney (7^th), Jesse Schlie (8^th), Blake Fuller (Pre-K), and Kirk Nahrwold (Pre-K). 

Teaching Position - Central Lutheran School is in need of a long term substitute for grades 6-8 science. The start date is April 9 and it will probably go until the end of the school year. Those interested may call their school office at 493-2502.

Servant Projects – Our 7^th and 8^th grades took their annual trip to Washington, DC in the fall this school year. Normally they take that trip in the spring. This spring while the 6^th grade is off to their Outdoor Education days (May 2-4) these students are looking for some local servant projects to do. If anyone knows of families or shut-ins that could use a helping hand inside or outside, please contact Mr. Hoyer.

Spring Break – is next week, April 3-6 – NO SCHOOL!  Next week is also Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday on April 8. God’s blessings to all for a safe, enjoyable, blessed Spring Break and Easter! School resumes on April 9.

Journey to the Cross  Our journey will end with the celebration of Jesus rising from the dead next Sunday, April 8 – Easter Sunday! Both Christ and Zion Lutheran Churches will have Maundy Thursday (April 5) Communion services at 7:00 p.m.; Good Friday (April 6) Tenebrae services at 7:00 p.m.; and Easter Sunday (April 8) services at 6:30 and 9:00 a.m. Breakfast will be served at Christ between services, and Zion’s breakfast will be served from 7:30-10:00 a.m., and the proceeds will help send their youth to the LCMS Youth Gathering this summer. WLS grads from Zion who will be going to the youth gathering are: Josh Adams, Brooke Armbruster, Winston Armbruster, Luke Hathaway, and Rachel Hathaway.    

Chapel News  In two weeks, the Chapel service (April 11), will be at Zion Lutheran Church, at approximately 8:20 a.m. with Pastor Adams leading. Students will be transported to Zion with two trips in our WLS bus, with Mr. Staub driving.   Chapel envelopes will be given to the K-8 students on Tuesday, April 10. CHAPEL OFFERINGS FOR APRIL AND MAY WILL BE SENT TO THE “CONCORDIA WELFARE AND EDUCATION” ORGANIZATION. WLS graduate Michelle Hoeppner works for this mission in China – she will be here on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, FOR AN AFTERNOON CHAPEL SERVICE AT 1:00 P.M. – mark this date on your calendar – it’s fascinating to hear her talk about her work in China. Parents, Grandparents, Friends of WLS students – you are all welcome to join us for any or all of our Chapel Services. Just read your weekly newsletter and your WLS monthly calendars for chapel locations and times.

 Zion Choir News  Some changes have been made to the Zion Primary and Junior Choir schedules – please mark these dates on your calendar:

1. Zion Primary Choir will sing on Sunday, April 22; however, the Junior Choir will not sing that day, due to Confirmation at Christ.
2. Both the Primary and Junior at Zion will sing for their last time this school year on Sunday, May 13.

Baby Watch – Today is Mrs. Sarah Fleek’s last day to work before her baby is born. We will keep you posted!

Lunch Menus for April 9-13

Monday, April 9 – Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich, Broccoli, Mixed Fruit, Pretzels, Milk

Tuesday, April 10 – Pizza Burger, Corn, Pears, Frosted Graham, Milk

Wednesday, April 11 – Chicken Fryz, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit Slush, Cookie, Milk  (Marissa Messmann’s favorite meal – her other favorites are peaches and turkey cookies at Thanksgiving time).   

Thursday, April 12 – Wizard’s Day! Those going to the game will have a Peanut Butter Bar; those staying here will have a Ham Sandwich – everyone will have Carrots and Celery, Shape-Up, Cookie, and Milk  (Students going to the game will have a free hot dog and pop at the game.)

Friday, April 13 – Corn Dog, Fries, Frozen Grapes, Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treat, Milk

Candlelighters for Christ and Zion Churches:  Christ, Sunday, April 1, 8:00 a.m. –  Lily Keller, 10:30 a.m. – Marissa Messmann, April 5, 7:00 p.m. – Josh Maroney, April 8, 6:30 a.m. – Andy Meyer, 9:00 a.m. – Evan Powell; Zion, Sunday, April 1, 9:00 a.m. – Caleb Hathaway, April 4, 7:00 p.m. – Carly Huth, April 6, 7:00 p.m. – Jared Huth, April 8, 6:30 a.m. – Spencer Osborn, 9:00 a.m. – Nick Sharrar.

Bake Sale Mark your calendars for the annual bake sale put on by Zion Ladies Aid – this year’s sale will be held at Woodburn Fresh Foods on Saturday, April 7, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Be there early to buy goodies for your Easter brunch or dinner!

PSAS FORMS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE   WLS Student Aid Forms for the 2007-2008 school year from the “Private School Aid Service” are now available in the School Office – see the secretary for a copy of this form. While doing your 2006 taxes (you will need this info for the form) is a good time to complete the PSAS form. Upon completion of the form, send it in by June 30, along with a non-refundable processing fee of $20.00 in the envelope provided – you will have to put postage on the envelope. This summer, before registration in August, the School Board will receive a print-out of the amount of financial aid that you can receive. If you have any questions or need help with the form, please contact a school board member.

3^rd Quarter Honor Roll  The following students achieved High Honors, Honor Roll and Improved Grade Point Average (over the 2^nd quarter) status for the 3^rd quarter of the 2006-2007 school year: High Honors – Grade 5 – Morgan Gerig, Samuel Hathaway, and Alicia Heckley; Grade 6 – Carly Huth; Grade 7 – Logan Buuck and Lily Keller; Grade 8 – Kristen Gerig, Grace Keller, Abby Rekeweg, Jesse Schlie, Joe Schlie, A.J. Stites, and Nathan Wiedemann; Honor Roll – Grade 5 – Tara Gerig; Grade 6 – Devin Hoeppner; Grade 7 – Elizabeth Burke; Grade 8 – Evan Powell; Improved GPA – Grade 5 – Alicia Heckley and Tara Gerig; Grade 6 – Carly Huth and Devin Hoeppner; Grade 7 – Elizabeth Burke, Caleb Hathaway, Taylor Heckley, Josh Maroney, and Andy Meyer; Grade 8 – Derek Gerig and Evan Powell. Congratulations to all of you!

Spring Plant and Flower Sale in Progress – sponsored by Grades 5 & 6 for the Class Trip Fund: We are again selling plant and flower certificates to be redeemed at “The Greenhouse Effect” in Antwerp, Ohio – these certificates offer you reduced pricing, high quality plants and flowers, and your choice from huge variety of hanging baskets and bags, annual plants, rose bushes, and bedding flats of vegetables and flowers. Order forms were sent home with each student two weeks ago. More forms are available in the school office. Buy some plant and flower gift certificates to give as Mother’s Day, birthday, or anniversary gifts, etc. They will be very much appreciated!

Important Information

1. The PTL Family Activity Committee sent reservation forms home recently for the Family Bowling Day, Saturday, April 28, at Woodburn Lanes. DIG YOUR BOWLING BALL OUT OF THE CLOSET AND SHINE UP YOUR BOWLING SHOES FOR THE PTL FAMILY BOWLING DAY. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! PLEASE NOTE: EVERYTHING (BOWLING FEE, SHOES, BALL, FOOD AND DRINK, (AND THERE WILL BE DOOR PRIZES) IS PAID FOR BY THE PTL -  If you have not yet turned your reservation form in, please do so on April 9, when we get back from Spring Break, or call Alicia Stoker (657-1351).
2. Track Practice will begin right after Spring Break, on Monday, April 9, after school until 4:00 p.m You can still turn in your track sports fee ($20.00) on Monday, April 9. Note from Mrs. Schlie regarding the Track Season: “Track practice begins after school on Monday, April 9, until 4:00 p.m. If anyone would like to help me this year I would greatly appreciate it. Also, this is my last year of coaching track, so if someone would like to take over next year, please come and talk to me. It is a very short, easy, low key and fun sport to coach.”

WLS 2^nd Annual Rummage Sale will be held in the gym on May 11 and 12 – you may now bring your items for the Rummage Sale and put them on the stage in the gym.

Left from the Fish Fry – One cookie sheet and two blue glass pie pans. If these are yours, please let us know which church to take them to or stop in to get them.

A Check for $469.60 was received this week from the Target “Take Charge of Education” Program – thanks to those who use their Target card and designate WLS!

Spring Thaw is here! . . . and the WLS parking lot is sure showing the wear and tear. We need to add more stone to the lot and we are requesting donations for this project. If you have a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans product, think about using your donation plus the 50% match for stone. If any extra money is left over after the completion of this project, it will be used for funding other needed maintenance projects.

Memorial and Honorarium Donations to WLS  In March, $980.00 was donated to WLS in memory or honor of the following people: In Memory of Jane Farver, from Phillip and Judith Bounsall and Brenda Baker; In Memory of Velma Rekeweg, from David and Sandra Bradtmiller, Roger and Beverly Rekeweg, Lorna Brenneke, Roger and Jane Ehle and Family, Erwin and Irene Rekeweg, Danny and Sandra Bremer, John and Esther Parker, Marie Voirol, Robert and Loraine Buuck, Virgil and Ruth Woebbeking, Mark and Linda Rekeweg, and Don and Dianne Vogtman; In Memory of Dorothy Hoeppner, from Keith and Deborah Knoblauch, Eric and Cindy Witters, Florence Kidd, Edna Bohde, Bill and Lorene Ehle, Gene and Verna Ehle, Norm and Ruth Wente, Jerold and Carol Witte,  M/M Frank Becker, Dick and Naomi Hoeppner, Reta Borchelt, Max and Dulanna Hoeppner, Mike and Annette Deaton, Jim Hoeppner, Gilbert and Ruth Hoeppner, Pauline Zirkelbach, Frank and Arlene Colone, Marcella Baker, Melvin and Betty Gerbers, Phyllis Hoeppner, Tom and Sharon McConnell, Dick and Doris Zirkelbach, Tom and Dawn Schutte, and Thomas and Sandra Beauchot; In Honor of Jim Coomer’s 75^th Birthday, from Bob and Loraine Buuck; and In Honor of Erwin and Marilyn Knoblauch’s 50^th Anniversary, from Richard and Doris Zirkelbach.  Many thanks to all of you who donated money to WLS in honor of and in memory of someone, and many thanks to the families for designating WLS for their loved one’s memorials!

Free Easter Pictures with Live Animals – at the Woodburn National City Branch, Friday, April 6, from 3-6 p.m.

CALENDAR

        MARCH   31 THROUGH APRIL 8 – SPRING BREAK!!

          APRIL     8 – HAPPY EASTER!

                         9 – SCHOOL RESUMES

                         9 – TRACK PRACTICE BEGINS, 2:45-4:00

                        11 – CHAPEL AT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8:20 A.M.

                        11 – ½ HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL, 2:15 P.M.

                        11 – BROWNIE MEETING, 2:15 – 4:30 P.M.

                        11 – FACULTY MEETING, 2:30-4:00 P.M.

                        12 – WIZARD’S GAME, 11:00 A.M.