Principal Thoughts

May 30, 2008

 

 

Words from Our God and the WiseÉ

 

Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Psalm 100: 1-2

 

Those who care to share are kisses blown to us by angels. Author unknown

 

 

Week of June 1-6

 

1-Sunday             Church Services, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

                           7th – 8th grade choir and Handbell choir at 11:00 service

                           Reception celebrating Miss KruseÕs 50 years of teaching      2-Monday 

3-Tuesday            Kindergarten trip to Mrs. SchnackÕs house

4-Wednesday       Volunteer appreciation and Student Award ceremony

                           in Church at 8:45

                           Graduation 8:00 p.m.

                           5th-8th  gr. choirs sing at Graduation service    

5-Thursday          Room Parent organizational meeting, 8:45 a.m.

                           1st -6th  gr. Class picnic

                           Jr.  & Sr. Kdg. parties in morning

                           7th gr. trip to Germantown

6-Friday             Closing service 9:00 a.m., dismissal at 10:00 a.m.                

 

Time to CelebrateÉ As the school year draws to a close, we reflect on the joys and successes that the Lord has showered on our community this year. Much of this success is due to the loving dedication of so many volunteers. Next Wednesday morning we take time to host a recognition ceremony for accomplishments of students and parents. We invite all to be part of the morning either by simply pausing in the morning to accept a cup of coffee and a donut from the faculty, coming inside to partake of the brunch, or attending the recognition ceremony in the church sanctuary. An invitation that outlines the morning activities is attached.

 

Where are the Achievement Tests?É This is a question that has been asked frequently during the past two weeks. Our testing company assured us that there would be a three week turnaround to have our tests scored. When this time had passed, the office contacted the company and found that an error in the companyÕs billing department had held up the scoring, but they neglected to contact us. This now has been rectified and the scores should be coming next week. They will be mailed to each home within a week of receipt.

 

From Grace Room Parents...A Grace School tradition is to show our appreciation to the teachers and staff by giving them a monetary gift collected from the families.    Please take a look at the attached list and consider contributing in this way. All monies need to be sent to the school office no later than June 3rd.  The room parents will distribute the gifts along with a card on the last day of school. 

Questions?  Contact Cindy Koester at 771-2712

 

Vacation Bible School will be June 23-26 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. To sign up or volunteer, go to http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/DFYMNWGZRBVRZNRPTBUZ/gracevbs.

 

Recognizing Grace...Congratulations to Ms. Wolfanger and her merry band of ringers for a wonderful concert yesterday evening.  The group of first and second year handbell players did an exceptional job. 

 

DonÕt forget...bring non-perishable food items to Grace on the last day of school, Friday, June 6.

 

Adult Education June 1

-Demographics: Issues Affecting Grace's Ministry with Mark Bouman, Professor of Geography - Chicago State University

-Hebrews:  The New Covenant God's Son Exalted, Chapter 1 with Phyllis Lucht

 

June 14, Saturday - 9th ANNUAL GRACE CANOE ADVENTURE -   Meet at 8:15 a.m. at the parking lot north of Grace Church to carpool to Ayers Landing near Starved Rock State Park.  Singles, couples, and families are welcome to participate in a beautiful 3-4 hour float down the Fox River. Canoe and lifejackets are included in rental fee of $45. Bring along a picnic lunch to enjoy. For more information and to sign up, contact Don Heimburger at (708) 771-2468 or Thom Heinz at (708) 386-0258. 

 

 

Hugh W. Kress

 

Grace Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin