Lord Take My Hand

and Lead Me

Chapel Offerings – This is just a reminder that this month’s chapel offerings are going to help build up the WLS Scholarship Fund. This fund is available for those families who need a little assistance in paying their tuition. We are happy to be able to assist families in providing a Christian education to their children, who would otherwise not be able to attend WLS. Any additional donations to this fund can be dropped off in the school office at any time.

McDonald’s Night – Thanks to everyone who came out this past Monday evening to support our McDonald’s Night. We did make a profit of $423, but I was even happier that so many people out in the community got to know a little bit about Woodburn Lutheran School.

Core 40 Testing – Some of you will hear more about Core 40 testing once your children get into high school. Three of our 8^th grade students who are now taking high school algebra with Mr. Hoyer will be taking their first Core 40 Test for that high school subject next week. We wish them well on these tests.

Ann Arbor Trip – Last fall Pastor Adams and Pastor Edwards had planned to take grades 5 – 8 to Ann Arbor to visit different areas there. Then our bus broke down. Now that the bus is repaired (thanks to Doehrman Repair Service) the trip has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 3^rd. Those students will receive more information about that trip next week.

Harlan Days Grand Parade – For the past few years we have been marching in the Harlan Days Grand Parade. We have signed up to do that again this coming summer. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 2^nd. The parade will begin at 10:00, but we will start gathering about 8:00 by the Harlan Elementary School. We had shirts for everyone last year and I know we have a box of extra shirts still here in the office. Plan to join us that morning as we hand out candy and balloons along the parade route.

The Yearbooks are here! They will be handed out the last week of school. If you did not order a picture package which included the yearbook, or did not purchase just a yearbook, we have a few yearbooks available to purchase at $7.00 each. If you are interested, please see the school secretary. First come, first served.

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, MAY 26 – MEMORIAL DAY!

Registration – We are now taking registrations for all grades, pre-school through 8^th grade. If you know of someone looking for a school home next year, please have them call our school office to set up an appointment with Mr. Hoyer.

Important Papers  -  Reminder: We have PSAS (Private School Aid Service) forms available in the school office for tuition assistance (ask the secretary for one); also in the office are “Joyful Response” forms for automatic electronic tuition payments, and SCRIP forms that you can use to receive a percentage off of next year’s tuition.

ALSO SENT HOME LAST FRIDAY AND THIS WEEK WERE:

1. GYM CLOTHES ORDERING INFORMATION TO GRADES 5-8 FOR 2008-2009 (THIS YEAR’S GRADES 4-7). PLEASE RETURN YOUR ORDER AND MONEY TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY JUNE 5 IF YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN NEEDS A GYM UNIFORM FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR.
2. REGISTRATION FORMS FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, TO BE HELD FROM JULY 14-17, 6:30-8:30 P.M. AT WLS. GRADES PS-2 THROUGH GRADE 5 RECEIVED FORMS. RETURN YOURS TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY JUNE 5. YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER THE FIRST DAY OF VBS, JULY 14.
3. SUMMER RECYCLING FORMS – THESE WERE SENT HOME TO EACH GRADES 4-7 STUDENT AND WERE TO BE RETURNED BY TODAY.

PTL COMMITTEE FORMS FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE SENT HOME NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 27. IF YOU WANT YOUR PREFERENCE OF COMMITTEES, PLEASE RETURN YOUR FORM BY JUNE 5.

2008 SUPER SHOT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE  - IF YOU HAVE A PRESCHOOLER GOING INTO KINDERGARTEN, OR AN OLDER STUDENT WHO NEEDS IMMUNIZATIONS, STOP BY THE OFFICE.

Chapel News Next Wednesday’s Chapel Service (May 28) will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 8:15 a.m., with Pastor Edwards leading. Our May Chapel offerings are designated for the WLS Scholarship Fund. Chapel envelopes will be given to K-8 students on Tuesday, May 27. As of May 14, $74.91 has been donated for the WLS Scholarship Program. Parents, Grandparents, Friends of WLS students – you are all welcome to join us for any or all of our Chapel services. Just read the WLS weekly newsletter and monthly calendars for chapel locations and times.

6^th Annual WLS Golf Outing Update – The committee is hard at work to make this year’s outing another success. THANK YOU to those who have already sent in their Hole Sponsorship forms; we’re very encouraged by the early participation. Remember, individuals as well as businesses can sponsor holes at the outing and we welcome and encourage both! Pick up your form – they’re at both churches and at WLS – and get your team signed up to part of the FUN at the Cedar Creek Golf Club on Sunday, July 20, at 1:30 p.m. As always, if you have any questions, comment or suggestions, please call Sandy Kammeyer at 260-657-5021.

SCRIP NEWS – The summer weather is coming (so I’ve been told). Don’t forget to get Menard’s, Brueggemann Lumber, Lowe’s, or Home Depot SCRIP for all of your upcoming home repairs and outdoor fix-ups. We have Menard’s SCRIP on hand. If you are planning a big project like a new barn, shed or garage, you can use SCRIP to purchase all of your supplies. Are you planning a big party anytime soon? We have SCRIP for all of your food and paper supplies,. We have Gordon’s Food Service, Kroger/Scott’s, and Walmart/Sam’s. If you are planning a catered event, we have Hall’s SCRIP for your yummy Hall’s favorites. If you would like more information about food choices and prices, just ask the Kitchen Ladies – we have a price list. We also have Hall’s cards for FREE. This is a card that you keep with you and when you eat at Hall’s, they will scan this card and send WLS a check each month for a percentage of our food purchases. This is great because you don’t have to worry about buying SCRIP before you go out to eat – just keep the card with you. This card can also be used at larger catered events. Don’t forget, SCRIP is available in the WLS kitchen each school day from 7:30-9:00 a.m. (We will have a summer schedule for SCRIP sales listed in next week’s newsletter). School and Church SCRIP totals for May 12-18 - $5,495.00 sold, with $212.95 profit.

Acolytes for Christ and Zion Lutheran Churches – Zion Lutheran, May 25 – 9:00 a.m. – Caleb Hathaway; Christ Lutheran, May 25, - 8:00 a.m., Tara Gerig; 10:30 a.m.,  Allison Messmann.

Lunch Menus for May 27-30

Monday, May 26 – No School, No Lunch – Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 27 – Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Corn, Peaches, Cake, Milk

Wednesday, May 28 –  Beef and Cheese Nachos, Tossed Salad, ½ Apple, Pretzels, Milk 

Thursday, May 29 – “Nugget Day”, Broccoli with Cheese, Applesauce, Bread and Butter, Milk,

Friday, May 30 – Pizza, Peas, Banana, Gingerbread, Milk

You are welcome to eat with your favorite student(s) any school day – just make sure you call the school office by 9:00 a.m. to tell us; then, when you arrive, stop in the school office to pay $2.50 for your meal. (Grades K-4 begin eating at 10:50 a.m. and Grades 5-8 begin at 11:50 a.m.)

THE WLS PLANT SALE WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 30! – GET YOUR ORDER FORM IN TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY THEN.

Spring Dance – All of our grades 5-8 students are invited to go to St. Peter Immanuel School tomorrow, May 24, from 6-9 p.m. for their SPI Spring Dance! Admission is $3.00; Pictures are $1.00. Refreshments will be available. SPI is located at 3845 East 1100 North, Decatur, IN (South on Highway 101, then turn right on 1100 North – the school is on the corner – about halfway between Monroeville and Decatur.

Woodlan Warrior Volleyball Skills Clinic 2008 – on Saturday, August 16 – fliers were sent home with each grades K-5 student today.

Many thanks to the Christ Lutheran Church Evangelism Committee for giving us zinnia and marigold seed packets that they had left over from a project. We had enough to give one to each Preschool through Grade 1 student.

Please note: Christ Lutheran Church will begin their summer worship schedule on June 1 – with one service at 9:00 a.m. – Wednesday evening services will continue at 7:00 p.m.

WEEKLY CALENDAR

MAY

24 – SPI DANCE, 6-9 P.M.

26 – NO SCHOOL, MEMORIAL DAY

28 – FACULTY MEETING, 2:30-4:00

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

30 – GRADES 3 & 4 TO INDIANA STATE HISTORY MUSEUM

JUNE 

1 – MRS. WOEBBEKING’S RETIREMENT RECEPTION, 2-4 P.M.

2 – GRADES 5 & 6 – PIZZA PARTY!

3 – GRADES 5-8 TO CONCORDIA, ANN ARBOR ALL DAY

4 – K-8 TO MOVIE IN A.M.; FIELD DAY IN P.M.

4 – NO ½ HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL!

5 – CLOSING CHAPEL AND AWARDS – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

                  FOR 07/08 – SCHOOL DISMISSES AT 11:00 A.M – NO LUNCH!