Lord Take My Hand

and Lead Me

Fog Day Make Up – We didn’t count on having a whole Fog Day last Friday, but that is what happens here in this part of Indiana. We will follow what we printed out in the school calendar and plan to make that day up on January 21, Martin Luther King Day. If we have additional weather related days off, we will then use February 18^th, President’s Day, as our next make up day. After that, we will have to add days to the end of the school year to get our required 180 days in.

Girls’ Volleyball – Our 5^th and 6^th grade volleyball team continues to do well (Undefeated in league play and only one loss in last weekend’s tournament). Next week they have two home matches one on Monday, October 1^st  and one on Thursday, October 4^th. Both matches begin at 4:15. Come out and cheer them on if you can. (On September 20, they won their match at home vs. St. John, Fort Wayne, 25-19 and 25-19; on Monday, September 24, they won their matches vs. St. John, Kendallville, 25-20 and 25-20; they placed third in the Tourney on Sunday as they beat Ascension 25-18 and 25-20, but lost to St. Peter-Immanuel, 23-25 and 17-25 and then won against St. John, Napoleon, Ohio, 25-21 and 25-15.)

Mrs. Woebbeking to Retire – I hope many of you had an opportunity to wish Mrs. Woebbeking a happy birthday last week. Her actual birthday was this past Sunday. Mrs. Joan Woebbeking has announced that she plans to retire at the end of July next year after 26 years as the WLS secretary. What a blessing she has been over all of these years. We will plan a party (TBA) for Joan at the end of the school year. Those with stories to share about these past 26 years can come and share them with Mrs. Woebbeking and with each other.

Late Arrival Date – Next Thursday, October 4^th, is scheduled as a late arrival morning. Buses will be running on a two-hour delay. School will begin at 10:05 instead of 8:05.

CHOIR NEWS – Zion Primary and Junior Choirs will sing this Sunday, September 30 – Please meet in the Fellowship Hall by 8:40 a.m.

Christ Primary Choir will sing in the 10:30 Service this Sunday, September 30.

Chapel News Next Wednesday’s Chapel Service (October 3) will be held at WLS, 8:10 a.m., with Mr. Staub leading. Our Chapel offerings for August and September were designated for the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home. The total of chapel offerings collected through September 19 is $272.74 – we also have two boxes full of food and other items to give to the WCCH. For October and November, we will be collecting chapel offerings and Christmas gift items for two families through Lutheran Social Services.  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.

PR Committee Report – The WLS Public Relations Committee (PR) will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at WLS, 7:00 p.m. One of the committee’s objectives is to expand participation. As we all know, many hands make the Lord’s work lighter. The committee meets 6-7 times during the year to develop ideas to promote WLS. In order to Provide a Christ Centered Education, we need to reach out and let the community know who we are. Please consider joining the PR Committee. The main item on the agenda on October 9 will be the future direction of the committee. Also, we have to finalize plans for a few upcoming events. Please bring your creative ideas and WLS Spirit as we promote higher learning with a stronger spirit!

Macy’s Coupon Day is 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. Each student received a Macy’s ticket order form today – turn your form and money in to the school office. The WLS PTL gets to  keep the entire $5.00 donation! Additional forms are available in the school office.

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 are being sent home with each student today – Please return your reservation to the School Office by Monday, October 8.

Lunch Menus for Next Week

Monday, October 1 – McRib Sandwich, Green Beans, Pears, Creamy Rice, Milk

Tuesday, October 2 – BBQ Drumstick, Carrot Sticks, Shape Up, Popcorn, Bread and Butter, Milk

Wednesday, October 3 – Turkey Roll-Up California Blend Vegetables, Applesauce, Spirit Stick, Pickle, Milk

Thursday, October 4 – Hot Dog, Tater Tots, Apple ½, Cookie, Milk

Friday, October 5 – Beef Dippers, Corn, Peaches, Brownie, Bread and Butter, 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.)

Many thanks to Christ Lutheran Church for their donation of hot dogs for our lunch program!

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 last week. Registration was held at WLS on Tuesday. If you could not attend the registration, please return your form to the school office as soon as possible. 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. The Secretary will check for e-mail messages 45 minutes before each dismissal time to see if you have sent anything pertaining to afternoon transportation for your child/children.

Acolytes for Christ and Zion Lutheran Churches – September 30, Zion Lutheran – 9:00 a.m. – Caleb Hathaway; Christ Lutheran Church, September 30, 8:00 a.m. – Lily Keller, 10:30 a.m. – Joshua Maroney; Wednesday, September 26, 7:00 p.m. – Andy Meyer

WLS Logo Attire For Sale – The PR Committee will be selling the WLS Logo shirts, as worn in the Harlan Days Parade, at the upcoming Volleyball matches for $9.00 each. Show your support of WLS by becoming a “walking billboard” for our school; visit the PR table at the games, contact the PR Committee, or stop by the school office to make your purchases. Please watch the Paw Prints for further information, as we are working on making other logo items available by order. As always, your feedback is encouraged and appreciated.

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

 “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! A new “On-Hand” Scrip form is now available – new Scrip providers are Starbucks and Kentucky Fried Chicken!

Meijer Community Rewards Program – This month we received $195.22 from the 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.

Advantage Used Cartridge Receipts this week totaled $110.22. Thanks for continuing to save used cartridges for WLS!

Honorarium Donation – Thanks to Edna Bruns, for her donation to WLS in honor of Merle and Betty Wagner’s 40^th Anniversary.

Grade Two Grandparent Reading Begins on Tuesday, October 16, at 9:45 a.m. – if you are interested in helping with this wonderful program, please call the school office at 632-5493. Some of our 2^nd graders do not have grandparents in the area, so we need your help! Each Grandparent Reader is required to complete a volunteer form – if you want to get a head start on this part, pick up a form or forms in the school office.

Mark Your Calendar for the upcoming Zion Craft Bazaar, which will be held on Saturday, October 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Lunch will be served, which will include Zion’s famous Taco Salad – lunch carryout will be available. Make a day of it – stop at Zion to shop and eat out!

Prayer Corner:   Pray for . . . .

. . . . The Family of Alonzo “Lonnie” Stevens, who died in an automobile crash last Friday morning  - his grandson Mason Stevens is in the WLS Preschool.

. . . . .  The family of Willard Schafer, who died on Saturday, September 22 – Mr. Schafer was the father of Kelly Moore and Tyler Schafer, who are WLS School Board members, and grandfather to WLS students Torie and Dalton Moore.

. . . . .   Joshua Adams, Pastor Adams son, who had an appendectomy on Monday of this week.

WEEKLY CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER

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

OCTOBER

 1 – 4, 5, & 6 VOLLEYBALL, HOME, VS. ASCENSION

 2 – WOODLAN JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL AT LEO, 6:00 P.M.

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

 3 – BROWNIE MEETING, 2:15-4:30 P.M.

 3 – FACULTY MEETING, 2:30-4

 4 – 2-HOUR LATE ARRIVAL, SCHOOL BEGINS AT 10:05 A.M.

 4 – 4, 5, & 6 VOLLEYBALL, HOME, VS. ZION, DECATUR, 4:15

 4 – WOODLAN JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL, HOME, VS. ANTWERP, 4:30

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!

IF YOUR CHILD LOSES THE FRIDAY “PAW PRINTS” (IT HAPPENS), OR YOU DON’T GET TO CHURCH TO GET YOUR WEEKLY COPY (NON-SCHOOL FAMILIES), READ THE PAW PRINTS AT OUR WEB SITE.