Lord Take My Hand

and Lead Me

President’s Challenge – Congratulations to those students who received the Presidential Award and National Awards for this year’s fall Presidential Fitness Challenge. This award is very hard to achieve and these students should be congratulated.

            Presidential Award                                National Award

            Madison Swanson – 5^th                            Dane Stevenson – 3^rd          Caleb Hathaway – 8^th

                                                                           Shawn Kitzmiller – 5^th         Lily Keller – 8^th

                                                                           Sam Hathaway – 6^th            Logan Buuck – 8^th

Walkers – Now that the weather starts to turn a little cooler and it is darker in the morning, some of our walkers are back at school in the mornings. If you would like to join them in the mornings before school begins, Mr. Hoyer opens the school doors by 7:00 each morning.

Direct TV Offer – Woodburn Lutheran School will again be participating in the DIRECTV4Schools program. Our school will again 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. WLS is not promoting DIRECTV, however, if you or anyone else you know is going to be signing up for a year commitment please mention our school code number and we will receive a benefit from this. Thank you for your support.

WLS Code Number:   Still waiting on new code number

Complete details about this special program are available at www.directv4schools.com. Last year, DIRECTV gave more than $1 million back to U.S. schools through this program.

Parent Education - “Parenting Families from Me to We,” from Lutheran Hour Ministries, is a DVD based resource for improving parenting skills and building stronger families. Find out more at http://www.lhm.org/equipping/parentingfamilies.htm.

Congratulations Volleyball Team - Our JV volleyball team did very well this season. It would be great to keep all these girls together and move back up to a varsity team next year or the year after. Many thanks to Heather Pyle and Tracy Gustin for coaching.

Pre-Season Boys’ Basketball – WLS will again hold a pre-season basketball event to kick off the new season. It will be held on Saturday, November 3rd. This year there will only be three teams competing – WLS, Emmanuel St. Michael, and St. Peter, Ft. Wayne. Each team will play two games. Our WLS boys’ team will play at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. There will be a fee of $2/adult and $1/student to see these games. Come out and help us kick off the new basketball season. Mr. Hoyer will be asking for some help during this event; if you would like to help on this day, please let him know.

SCRIP NEWS!  The SCRIP ladies are now selling On-Hand SCRIPS each school day morning from the kitchen. They will be available  Monday through Friday at the Kitchen Window from 7:30-9:30 a.m. (If you see the kitchen window open after lunch hours, you may also come at that time – approximately 1:00 p.m. until they close up for the day). Please note: SCRIP Sales will continue at Christ and Zion Churches on Sundays as usual. “Ordered” SCRIPS will still work the same as usual. If you place an order by Wednesday before 2:00 p.m., you will get your SCRIPS the following week on Thursday.

   More SCRIP Info: This month Burger King is going to select a SCRIP card sold during the month of October. The school that sells the winning card will receive $500 cash. What a great bonus that would be! Cool Ideas for October: Get some KFC or Subway SCRIPS for your special trick-or-treaters who will be coming to visit you. They are only $5.00 each.

   If you have any questions, concerns, or new ideas, please feel free to contact one of the new SCRIP Crew.

P.S. – New On-Hand SCRIPS are: Starbucks and KFC.

Chapel News Next Wednesday’s Chapel Service (October 17) will be held at WLS, 8:10 a.m., with Pastor Edwards leading. For October and November, we will be collecting chapel offerings and Christmas gift items for two families through the Christmas Bureau. (See the note below about this mission project.) As of October 3, $47.71 was donated for this mission. Chapel envelopes will be given to K-8 students next Tuesday. 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.

God’s continued blessings to the following students and teachers who celebrated their October Baptism Birthdays in Wednesday’s Chapel service: Samuel Hathaway, Shawn Kitzmiller, Joshua Gerig, Elizabeth Burke, Jacob Gerbers, Owen Yeadon, Kirk Nahrwold, Mr. Scott Staub, and Mrs. Bonnie Hoffschneider.

Dear Parents,  Christmas in October – can you see the snow falling? This year, for our October and November chapel offerings we are adopting two families from the Allen County Christmas Bureau. We will be working on this project during the next two months to give each family a nice Christmas. There is so much to do to put together a Christmas for each family to remember. Please help us make this project successful.

For each family, we are asked to to provide a complete Christmas Day meal, staple items for the family’s pantry, one new outfit of clothing for each family member, and one new toy/gift for each infant, child, and teenager. We will be sending home information about each family later in the month regarding sizes and ages, along with specific items they are requesting for their family.

Please bring in the pantry items first. We will have boxes out in the hallways for you to drop off items.

Please read the separate letter that is coming home today with the above information along with the list of items needed.

Picture Re-Take and PS-2 Picture Day has been scheduled for Thursday, November 1, beginning at 8:00 a.m. If you want your child’s picture re-taken, please send the entire package in to the school office. Picture package forms will be sent home with the 2-day preschool class one week before the Re-Take date.

Many thanks to: Joanne Bradtmueller, for the large box of mini pumpkins that she donated!

Lunch Menus for Next Week

Monday, October 15 – Chicken Patty Sandwich, Mixed Vegetables, Pears, Peanut Butter Ball, Milk

Tuesday, October 16 – Cheese Toastie, Corn, Apple Crisp, Popcorn, Pickle, Milk

Wednesday, October 17 – Spaghetti, Tossed Salad, Pineapple, Garlic Bread, Milk

Thursday, October 18 – Soft Taco, Green Beans, Peaches, Cookie, Milk

Friday, October 19 – Fish Sandwich, Celery Sticks with Peanut Butter Dip, ½ Apple, Pretzels, 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 Zion Lutheran Church “Little Blessings” Day Care is open and operating! It is located at 7616 Bull Rapids Road and will take children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. It is open weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For information, call Zion Lutheran at 632-4679, ext. 103, or stop at the school kitchen to talk to Jennifer Osborn or Jennifer Swanson. Little Blessings is now selling Auntie Anne’s products to raise money for a new outdoor play area. If you are interested in buying some of these yummy items, there is a form on the table in the school office for ordering. You can also talk to the cooks in the kitchen about this.

Acolytes for Christ and Zion Lutheran Churches – October 14, Zion Lutheran – 9:00 a.m. – Jonathan Lindberg; Christ Lutheran Church, (Revised Schedule) October 14, 8:00 a.m. – Allison Messmann, 10:30 a.m. Logan Buuck.

Meijer Community Rewards Program – Good News! – From October 1 through December 31, 2007, when Meijer Community Rewards members shop at Meijer and scan their Meijer 1 Card or their linked Meijer Credit Card, they will receive Double Rewards for their organization. If you use a Meijer credit card during that time period, you will receive 2% rewards; if you use cash or a PIN-based debit card plus your Meijer 1 Card, you will receive 1% rewards.

Kleinhenn Sales Notes  All of the orders forms have been sent in – orders should be here within two weeks – watch for a note on this. Also, we have some sample items that are for sale in the school office – they are: 2 boxes of Christmas cards, 1 box “Praying for You” cards, 1 box of “Her” birthday cards, some jewelry, a tape dispenser, an 08/09 hanging calendar, an egg spatula, a 2008 Daily Bible verse Calendar, a clip-on light, 1 package of Christmas wrap, and 1 Bible Stories activity book with a CD.

Volleyball Scores – Our 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th grade girls continue to win! On Monday, they beat Suburban Bethlehem, 25-15 and 25-16. Their last game was yesterday here at home vs. St. John-Emmanuel (formerly “Flatrock”) – a pep session from 2:15-2:40 was held to honor the girls.

2007-2008 Directory – If you notice any errors, or see that any corrections, deletions, or additions need to be made, please call the school secretary at 632-5493.

Recycling is next Saturday, October 20, 9-12 – The list of those working is as follows: Dylan Gerig, Elliott and Anna Gunderman, Logan Buuck and Parent, Buddy Douglas and Parent, Kaitlyn and Susan Wiley, Devin, Cheyenne, and Terach Hoeppner, Josh Maroney and Parent, Tara Gerig, and Allison and Doug Messmann. A participation form will be sent home on Monday, to be returned to the school office by Wednesday.

Woodburn Public Library News

1. Yarn Lover’s Gathering – Every Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – for children, young adults, and adults who love to knit or crochet or would like to learn.
2. Teen Read Week – Celebrate Your Favorite Comedians – Thursday, October 18, 7:00 – for teens. An evening of laughter, food, and clips of some of the most famous comedians from today and yesterday. Optional: Come dressed as your favorite comedian.
3. Celebration of Popcorn – In recognition of National Popcorn Month – Tuesday, October 23, 6:30 p.m., and Friday, October 26, 10:30 a.m. – for families with young children. Dress up in your best costume and bring the family along to celebrate the wonders of popcorn.

Zion, Christ, and St. Paul (Gar Creek) Lutheran Church News

1.       St. Paul, Gar Creek, 1910 North Berthaud Road, new Haven, will have their Annual

       Chicken, Fish, and Tenderloin Dinner on Saturday, October 27, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

       Tickets are $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for kids 6-10 (children under 6 free). Carry-Outs

       available.

2. Zion Lutheran Church will hold their annual Craft Bazaar on Saturday, October 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Start your shopping for Christmas early and take home lunch. Zion’s famous taco salads, along with sloppy joes and homemade vegetable soup will be available.
3. Christ Lutheran Women have scheduled their annual Bazaar and Bake Sale for Saturday, November 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Make your way to the Christ Church basement (an elevator goes to the basement) for a continental breakfast, delicious lunch, yummy cookies, and lots of lovely craft items.
4. Zion Lutheran Church will have their annual Euchre Tournament on Saturday, November 3, beginning with a light supper at 5:30 p.m. and followed by lots of card playing – the cost is $12.00 per person – lots of prizes will be available!
5. Zion, Christ, and St. Paul Churches will present a Service of Worship and Praise on Saturday, November 10, 5:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church. This service will include the Shepherd’s Brass, along with the joint adult choirs of Christ, Zion, and St. Paul Lutheran Churches. Make time to attend this inspiring worship service.

CHOIR NEWS – ZION PRIMARY AND JUNIOR CHOIRS WILL SING AT 9:00 THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, FOR THE SPECIAL SERVICE HONORING DON AND WILMA VOELKER – MEET IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL BY 8:40 A.M.

CHRIST JUNIOR CHOIR WILL PLAY CHIMES IN THE 10:30 SERVICE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14.

WEEKLY CALENDAR

OCTOBER   

13 – MACY’S SHOP FOR A CAUSE DAY

13 – ZION ADULT INSTRUCTION, 9-12

14 – ZION’S PRIMARY & JUNIOR CHOIRS SING, 9:00

14 – CHRIST JUNIOR CHOIR – CHIMES, 10:30 SERVICE

15 – MONTHLY TUITION DUE

15 – JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL AT ADAMS CENTRAL, 6:30

16 – GRADE 2 GRANDPARENT READING BEGINS, 9:45

16  - 1^ST  4^TH & 5^TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL PRACTICE, 6-7:30

17 – ½ HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL, 2:15

17 – FACULTY MEETING, 2:30-4

17 – WOODBURN YOUTH BASKETBALL, 6:00 & 7:00

18 – GRADE 1 TO SCIENCE CENTRAL, 9;30-2:00

18 – FIRST 6, 7, & 8 BOYS BASKETBALL PRACTICE, 3-4:30

19 – KINDERGARTEN TO SAFETY VILLAGE, 9:00 A.M.

20 – RECYCLING, 9:00 A.M.

20 – ZION ADULT INSTRUCTION, 9-12

20 – ZION CRAFT BAZAAR, 9-2