Lord Take My Hand

and Lead Me

Mid-Quarter Grades – I know that it seems like we have just started the year, but mid-quarter grades will be coming out next Monday, September 24^th. Make sure to look at them and plan to talk with any of the teachers if you have any early concerns about your child’s progress.

Visit to Concordia College in Ann Arbor – Pastor Adams and Pastor Edwards are planning to take grade 5 – 8 to visit Concordia College in Ann Arbor next Friday, September 28^th. They will also visit a scale model of the Old Testament synagogue while there. Each student will need to bring $6.50 for an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at the Concordia Campus. The students will travel to Ann Arbor in the WLS bus, and will not return until approximately 4:00 p.m., so parents will have to pick up their child around 4:00. If the students get back a lot earlier, they will call their parents for pick-up.

Volleyball – Our 5^th and 6^th grade volleyball team continues to do well. Plan on coming to their next home match next Monday, September 24. They will be competing against St. John, Kendallville, beginning at 4:15. Come on out and cheer them on.

CHRIST JUNIOR CHOIR SINGS THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, IN THE 10:30 A.M. SERVICE – MEET IN THE CHOIR ROOM AT 10:15 A.M.

PTL News – Many thanks to Wendy Knapp, who volunteered to fill the secretary position on the PTL Board!

News from Monday’s PTL meeting – Information was given out about the upcoming Macy’s Coupon Day on Saturday, October 13 – Macy’s discount coupons are only $5.00 each; you will receive 10-20% off of items  - and, you will get a $10.00 off coupon with a purchase of $10.00 or more. All proceeds go to the WLS PTL. Information about ticket sales will be sent home soon.

PTL Fall Breakfast – Friday, October 12 – EACS does not have school (NO bus service), so bring your children to school and stay to eat breakfast with them. Reservation forms will be sent home soon.

PTL Kleinhenn Sales Note: All order forms (all three copies) are to be turned in to the school office by Monday, September 24.

Paw Print Date – Please have your items for the September 28 Paw Prints to the school office by Wednesday morning, September 26 – next week’s Paw Prints will be composed and printed on Wednesday due to secretary Joan being gone on the “Zion Zippy Trip” on Thursday.

Chapel News Next Wednesday’s Chapel Service (September 26) will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 8:15 a.m., with Mr. Hoyer leading. Our Chapel offerings for August and September are designated for the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home. The total of chapel offerings collected through September 12 is $225.72. 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.

From Mrs. Staub - Information about the WCCH, the recipient of our August and September Chapel offerings: Our Chapel offerings for August and September are being collected for the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home. The Children’s Home has provided a Christian family environment for the past 35 years, for children who are homeless or who have other special needs. During September, in addition to our weekly offerings, we are challenging each K-8 student to give at least one item from the needs list. A box is available at the bus entrance for your donations.

Here is a list of items needed by the WCCH: Juice (Orange, Apple, Grape), Sugar, Pancake Mix, Spinach, Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce, Cleaners (like “409”), Water Softener Salt (yellow bag), Cooking Spray, Bath Deodorant Soap, Canned Potatoes, Applesauce, Deodorant for boys and girls, Instant Oatmeal, Table Salt, Kool-Aid/Lemonade Mix, Canned Fruit, Mac and Cheese mixes, Salsa, Sloppy Joe Sauce, Vegetable Oil, Biscuit Mix, Pop Tarts, Spaghetti, Graham Crackers, Laundry Detergent, Powdered Dishwasher Detergent, 60 Watt Light Bulbs, Foil, Granola Bars, Pancake Syrup, 33 Gallon Size Trash Bags, Microwave Popcorn, Pork and Beans, Liquid Hand Soap, Any Size Plastic Freezer Bags, and Brown Sugar.  Only ONE MORE WEEK to fill the boxes by the bus entrance with some of the above listed items. Please support this very worthwhile mission! Thank you!

Lunch Menus for Next Week

Monday, September 24 – Meat Loaf Slice, Mashed Potatoes, Pineapple, Bread and Butter, Milk

Tuesday, September 25 – Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Carrots and Celery, ½ Banana, Frosted Graham, Milk

Wednesday, September 26 – Johnny Marzetti, Corn, Grapes, Gage Parfait (“Fluffy” Pudding), Garlic Bread, Milk

Thursday, September 27 – Cheese Toastie, Peas, Pears, Pretzels, Milk

Friday, September 28 – Pizza, Salad, Peaches, Cake, 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.)

Youth Basketball League  Kelly Moore is now coordinating the WYBB League (due to unforeseen circumstances, Dane and Andi Adams cannot be in charge). Each student who is 6, 7, or 8 (turning 6 years old by October 1, not turning 9 by March 1, 2008) received a registration form yesterday. Registration will be held at WLS on Tuesday, September 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.. If you cannot attend the registration, please return your form to the school office by Friday, September 28. Coaches are also needed for the WYBB League. Call Kelly Moore at 632-4029 for more info. This is not limited to only WLS students – anyone in the community can participate. Additional Registration Forms are available in the school office if you have a relative, friend, or neighbor who may be interested.

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.

E-Mail Messages – If your child has an appointment coming up or will be absent for some reason, you can e-mail the school secretary instead of sending in a note or making a phone call. Send info to Joan Woebbeking – woodburnlutheran@comcast.net – any messages will promptly be given to your child’s teacher.

Acolytes for Christ and Zion Lutheran Churches – September 23, Zion Lutheran – 9:00 a.m. – Nick Sharrar; Christ Lutheran Church, September 23, 8:00 a.m. – Josh Maroney, 10:30 a.m. – Andy Meyer; Wednesday, September 26, 7:00 p.m. – Logan Buuck

FOUND IN THE PARKING LOT – A DVD REMOTE CONTROL – STOP IN AT THE OFFICE IF YOU THINK IT IS YOURS.

WLS Volleyball News – Our 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th grade girls team are still WINNING! They beat Holy Cross on Monday, 25-14 and 25-16. Way to go, girls!

Woodlan Homecoming Broasted Fish Fry, tonight from 4:30-7:00 p.m. in the Woodlan Auditeria.

“One-sided” paper needed!  If  your workplace has some paper they want to get rid of that has print on one side, but is blank on the other, we could use it at WLS. Outdated letterhead and other “one-sided” papers are especially useful for running off tests and worksheets.

SCRIP News!  Jennifer Osborn, Jennifer Swanson, and Heather Pyle will soon be taking over the SCRIP Program from Kris Meyer. (Kris has been wanting to “retire” from this program for some time, so she is very happy that Jen, Jen, and Heather have volunteered!). Watch for info from the “new crew” soon!

Many Thanks to: Susan Gerig and Julie Osborn, for their help with picture day!

WEEKLY CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER

22 – WOODBURN CITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP DAY

22 – VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY AT ST. PETER-IMMANUEL, DECATUR, 8:00 A.M.

23 – CHRIST JUNIOR CHOIR SINGS, 10:30 A.M. (MEET AT 10:15)

23 – CHRIST FALL FESTIVAL, 4:30-7:00, AT REKEWEG’S

24 – KLEINHENN SALES ORDER DUE IN THE OFFICE

24 – MID-QUARTER REPORTS TO GRADES 3-8

24 – WLS JV VOLLEYBALL, HOME, 4:15, VS. ST. JOHN, KENDALLVILLE,  4:15 P.M.

25 – JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL, HOME, 5:00, SOUTH ADAMS

25 – JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL, HOME, 6:30, GARRETT

25 – WOODBURN LUTHERAN YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION, 5:30-7:30 P.M.

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

26 – JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL, HOME, 4:30, VS. BUSCO

27 – VISION SCREENING, GR. K, 1, 3, 5, & 8 AND NEW STUDENTS

27 – WLS JV VOLLEYBALL AT UNITY, 4:15

27 – JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL AT SOUTHERN WELLS, 5:00

28 – GRADES 5-8 TO CONCORDIA COLLEGE, ANN ARBOR - RETURN 4:00 P.M.

29 – JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY, 8:00 A.M., GARRETT

 CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE – wlsedu.org – IT’S BEEN UPDATED WITH FACULTY AND STAFF BIOS AND PICTURES AND LOTS OF OTHER “GOOD STUFF”! MANY THANKS TO ERIC LINDBERG FOR GATHERING AND ENTERING ALL OF OUR INFORMATION!