Walking in the Light

Prayer Cards –The two students our staff will be praying for next week will be: Rachel Scharr (Kind.) and Samuel Hathaway (5^th).

Thanks for Your Help – We are now finished with our home volleyball matches. Thanks to all of those who helped out with the concessions during our short volleyball season. We will let everyone know what their schedules will be once we start getting ready for the upcoming basketball season, which will begin in November.

Jared Huth Day – Today was Jared Huth Day. We wanted to let Jared know that we are all behind him as he participates in the Junior Diabetes Walk that is coming up. When we get a count on the amount donated, we’ll be sure to let everyone know. Thank you for your support.

Indiana Non-Public Education Conference – The conference next Monday and Tuesday in Indianapolis is a special happening. Being a bi-annual conference, it only happens every other year. We are not holding a Lutheran Conference this year, so this is an opportunity to meet with other Lutheran schools and other non-public schools as well.

During the conference Mr. Staub will receive recognition for beginning his 35^th year of teaching. We congratulate him on this achievement.

Basketball Coach Still Needed – I am still looking for someone to coach the 4^th to 6^th grade boys’ basketball team. Some of the boys were very willing to volunteer their parents, but I would like to hear from someone officially before I just sign them up. I coached last year and enjoyed it, so if anyone has any questions, please give me a call. (Mr. Hoyer)

Remimders: NO SCHOOL NEXT MONDAY AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 & 3

Also – There is a 2 HOUR LATE ARRIVAL NEXT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 – SCHOOL WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M.- BUSES WILL RUN AS THEY DO FOR A FOG DELAY.

Chapel News  Next Wednesday’s Chapel Service (October 4), will be held at WLS, 8:10 a.m., with Mr. Hoyer leading. Our Chapel offerings for October and November will go to “Operation Christmas Child”, the “Shoebox” mission for children around the world – collect some shoeboxes and watch for information to be sent home next week. Chapel envelopes were given to K-6 students (7 & 8 will be gone on their Class Trip) today for next Wednesday’s chapel.  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.

Baptism Birthdays Celebrated  In Wednesday’s Chapel Service, the following Baptism Birthdays were celebrated for August and September: August – Caleb Hathaway, Jared Huth, Abby Rekeweg, Allison Messmann, Morgan Gerig, Allison McConnell, Caroline Hoeppner, Jason Lindberg, Dalton Moore, Madison Swanson, and Mrs. Linda Schlie; September – Evan Powell, Grace Keller, Jonathan Lindberg, Kaitlyn Wiley, and Cody Bratten.  May God continue to bless all of you.

Lunch Menus for Next Week

Monday, October 2 – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, October 3 – NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, October 4 – Baked Spaghetti, Corn, Pears, Garlic Toast, Milk

Thursday, October 5 – Hot Dog with or without Chili and Cheese, Fries, ½ Banana, Cookie, Milk

Friday, October 6 – Chicken Fryz, Celery with Peanut Butter Dip, Fruit Cocktail, Bread and Butter, Milk

October 4 through November 3 Entrees Only are printed on the back of your October Calendar, which each student received yesterday.

Candlelighters for Christ and Zion Churches:  Christ, Sunday, October 1, 8:00 a.m.. – Jesse Schlie, 10:30 a.m. – A.J. Stites;  Zion, Sunday, October 1, 9:00 a.m. – Nicholas Sharrar.

CHOIR NEWS  The Christ Primary Choir will sing this Sunday, October 1, at the 8:00 a.m. service.

Forms still outstanding:  Please return the following forms if you still have them:

1. Parent Participation Program
2. Wizard’s Program
3. Photo Permission Form (Prayer Partner too?)

Some of these forms have not yet been returned – If they are not sent in by next Wednesday, October 4, a third notice will be sent.

Please Note: Five “Parent Participation Plan Volunteer Details” forms were sent to each family last week – Some have already been returned with lists of already completed volunteer activities on them – Way to Go, WLS Families! – More of these “Details” forms are available in the school office – stop in or call the office to have more sent home.

Entertainment “EXTRA” booklets ($20.00) will be sold only at WLS through next week – but we MAY decide to lengthen the sale for awhile – we’ll let you know.

Preschool Openings  We have three openings left in the 2-day, 3 year-old class, and two openings in the 4-day, 4-5 year-old pre-kindergarten class (one student is moving away). If you know of someone who is interested, please ask them to call the school office at 632-5493.

Goodbye and God’s Blessings to Christopher Brames, PS-4, who is moving to Grand Rapids, MI, due to his dad changing jobs.

Want a “Taste of New Orleans”? – Sunday, October 15, 5:00 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran High School. Enjoy an evening of New Orleans cuisine and hear first-hand hurricane experiences from Katrina survivors and relief workers. “A Taste of New Orleans” will feature seafood jambalaya and other southern dishes. Special presenters include Katrina survivors Gladys Brown and Rev. Kimakatso Nare from Mount Zion Lutheran Church in New Orleans. Tickets are just $5.00 – tickets are still available. For reservations, contact Mrs. Karen Hoeppner  or call Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 917 West Jefferson, Fort Wayne, IN – 423-1369

IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE SCOTT’S ABC’S FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM: There is now an expiration date on each receipt. They are dated monthly and cannot be saved until the end of the year. Please send your Scott’s ABC receipts in to the school in a timely manner, so that we can meet each deadline (we have a five-week grace period from the date on the receipt to turn them in) – for example, receipts dated September 30 MUST be deposited at Scott’s by November 3^rd.  They also will not accept expired receipts from last year. Thanks for your help and cooperation!

Grandparent Reading Helpers are needed for the 2^nd Grade Class – Grandparent Reading will begin on Tuesday, October 17.  Grandparents usually arrive around 9:45 a.m. and meet in the cafeteria for fellowship, cookies, and coffee. The 2^nd grade teacher will then give you instructions about the day’s activities before the students arrive. Please call the school office at 632-5493 if you can help with this wonderful program. Questions? – Call the school office or talk to Mrs. Hoffschneider.

WOODBURN LUTHERAN YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE INFORMATION

Each eligible student received information and a registration form last week. The league is open to all boys and girls ages 6, 7, or 8, not just WLS students. Any child who is 6 years old by October 1 but who does not turn 9 before March 1 is eligible to play. A total of 10 games will be played on Wednesday nights at WLS – the league begins on October 25 and runs through November 22 for the first session and then resumes January 3-31. Each team will spend the first half hour doing drills and practicing and the second half hour doing a scrimmage with another team. Coaches are needed. A basic knowledge of basketball and a desire to help kids is all you need to volunteer to coach. Registration will be held next Wednesday, October 4, at WLS from 5:30-7:00 p.m. If you cannot attend the registration, please return the registration form and a check made out to “Woodburn Lutheran School” by October 14. Questions? – Contact Kelly Moore at 632-5424.

2006 Walk to Cure Diabetes  The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) will hold their annual walk on Saturday, October 7, at Franke Park near the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Check in time for the 2 mile walk is 10:00 a.m. and the start time is 11:30. Packets for sponsors/walkers are available in the school office or you can register on line at www.jdrf.org. For more information or more packets, please call Pam Huth at 632-5029.

Needed: The Preschool Classes could use some pumpkins and gourds, if you have extra that you can spare. Bring donations to the school office. Thank you!

PTL News  On Friday, October 13, the WLS PTL is sponsoring “Bring a Buddy to Breakfast” from 7-8 a.m. An information/registration form was sent home with each PS-8 student today. Please Note: That day, EACS does NOT have school, but WLS does, so there will be NO bus transportation. This is a perfect day to bring your child(ren) to school and stay to eat breakfast with them. Other family members are welcome also – just fill out the form and let us know how many will be attending.

Memorials to WLS totaled $167.00 this month.  In Memory of: Herman Knoblauch, from Denny & Deb Adams, Bob & Barb Bottern, Jim & Karen Chandler, Amos Delegrange, Dennis Stoll, Bob & Nancy Hoeppner, Jim & Helen Shanebrook, Larry Vestal, Wayne & Rose Wagler and Denny & Dena England (Son-Light Flock/Adult Sunday School Class – Woodburn Missionary Church). In Memory of: Richard Martin, from Richard & Doris Zirkelbach. In Memory of: Florence Jacobson, from Tom & Jan Gerig. Thank you for thinking of WLS for your memorials!

Volleyball Scores and Sports News

1. The Varsity Girls Volleyball Team had a tough loss against Ascension 18-25 and 15-25 last Wednesday. The Junior Varsity Team also had a tough loss to Central 22-25 and 25-27 last Thursday afternoon. On Monday afternoon the JV team lost to St. Peter-Immanuel 22-25 and 17-25.
2. New “Car” Transportation Forms were sent home for the first time this week – hopefully they are easier to read and complete. If you have any comments or suggestions about the new forms, please call the school secretary.
3. JVVB PARENTS, PLEASE NOTE: JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TRANSPORTATION FORMS FOR NEXT THURSDAY’S MATCH AT BETHLEHEM WILL BE SENT HOME ON WEDNESDAY, SINCE WE DO NOT HAVE SCHOOL ON TUESDAY. PLEASE RETURN IT ON THURSDAY.

Something NEW!  Today each student received an envelope with their name and address on it – inside you will find a card and pictures of your child from “Child Find of America, Inc.” The card is to be completed if your child is missing and the photos will help law enforcement officials with their search. We did not know we were getting these, but they will be a helpful tool in case of an emergency.

As of this morning, we’re planning to finish and send home today with the oldest child in your family – the 2006-2007 School Directory & PTL Committees Booklet. If it doesn’t go home today, you will receive your copy next week.

CALENDAR

     SEPTEMBER 30 – VARSITY VOLLEYBALL AT WYNEKEN, 8:30 & 10:30

                          30 – WOODBURN CLEAN-UP DAY

        OCTOBER    1 – CHRIST PRIMARY CHOIR SINGS, 8:00 A.M.

                      2 & 3 – NO SCHOOL – NON-PUBLIC TEACHERS CONFERENCE

                         3-6 – 7 & 8 STUDENTS, MRS. SCHLIE, MRS. SCHROEDER, &

                                  PARENTS ON CLASS TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

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

                            4 – YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION, 5:30-7:30

                           5 – 2-HOUR LATE ARRIVAL – 10:00 A.M.

                            5 – JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL AT BETHLEHEM, 4:15

                           13 – NO SCHOOL, EACS, FULL DAY, WLS – NO BUS SERVICE;

                                   PTL “BRING A BUDDY TO BREAKFAST”, 7-8 A.M.