Principal Notes February 23, 1018

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News from Grace School

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— not the result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

Our mission at Grace Lutheran Church and School is to bring in, build up, and send out disciples for Jesus Christ. Our school prepares children for a life of discipleship by helping them to grow in faith, knowledge, and character.

We have begun the process of finding a new 1 ^st grade teacher to replace Mrs. Reddel who is retiring at the end of this school year. If you know of someone who would be interested in this position, please direct them to our school website for a job description and information on how to apply.

We are also in immediate need of a part-time instructional aide (9:00-1:15 each day). This person will work with teachers to support students in math and writing in grades 3, 5, & 6. Please contact the school office if you or someone you know has interest in this position.

Bill Koehne, Principal

February 23, 2018

Week of February 25-March 2

Sunday Church Services, 8:30 & 11:00am, Strike Team rings at 8:30 service

Sunday School & Adult Education, 9:45am

Monday After school enrichment class Gears, Gears, Gears! starts

Tuesday Second session of Sticky Fingers art class starts

Wednesday Chapel Service, 8:30am

Dismissal at 2:15pm

Lenten Supper, 6:00pm

Lenten Worship Service, 7:00pm, 5-8 gr. choir sing

Thursday

Friday End of second trimester

Room Parents meeting, 8:30am

Hot Lunch

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SAVE THE DATE…Grandparents and Grandfriends Day is Friday, March 16. Invitations have been mailed and included in Tuesday folders inviting grandparents and grand-friends to spend the day with their special student. Together they will enjoy classroom activities, a service project and an all-school concert. Grandparents or Grand-friends can RSVP by returning the form or going to graceriverforest.org/grace-school by Monday March, 12.

Open enrollment for new families has now started. If you have not completed your re-enrollment, please return the enrollment form, pledge form and $100 fee as soon as possible.

A GRACEFUL EVENING. Tickets are now on sale for A Graceful Evening on March 17. Click on the link below to purchase tickets or to learn more about sponsorship.

The Wit and Wisdom of William Shakespeare. Come to the 5-6 play on Friday evening, February 23. The show starts at 7:30pm. Fifth and sixth grade students should report to their classrooms at 7pm. This year’s play features some classic speeches from Shakespeare’s plays, plus a student-size version of “The Comedy of Errors,” a tale of two sets of twins separated as infants and reunited on one very confusing day in the town of Ephesus. Parents and guests are also welcome to attend the morning performance for the school at 9am.

Buy tickets, make a donation

Meet Mark Lamos, our Distinguished Alumni Award recipient

This year's Distinguished Alumni Award recipient is Mark Lamos, Grace School Class of 1960. He has enjoyed a long career as a director of plays, musicals and operas on Broadway and in regional theater. Read more about him on the website of the Westport County Playhouse where Lamos is currently artistic director.

Fund-A-Need supports technology upgrade at Grace School

Proceeds from this year's Fund-A-Need campaign at A Graceful Evening will help to purchase new laptops for Grace classrooms. As students incorporate computers and online learning into more and more of their daily learning activities, they will be better prepared for high school, college and the world of work.

Watch the atrium cabinet across from the school office for updates on A Graceful Evening's Fund-A-Need campaign.

Donate to the Fund-A-Need

Our mission at Grace Lutheran Church and School is to bring in, build up, and send out disciples for Jesus Christ.

Our school prepares children for a life of discipleship by helping them to grow in faith, knowledge, and character.

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