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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.
 
The second Parent-Teacher Conference night is coming up in two weeks on Thursday, February 8. Like last year, all teachers, including art, music, German, technology, and PE will be available for this winter conference. New this year is an online sign-up for conference time slots. This will eliminate long lines waiting for teachers. Look for information and a link below to sign up for conferences. We have decided to eliminate the May conference, so this will be the final conference night of the year.
 
It is time to send in enrollment paperwork. Returning families should submit return forms by next Wednesday.
Bill Koehne, Principal


 
  January 26, 2018
 
Week of January 28-February 3
 
Sunday Church Services, 8:30 & 11:00am, 1 st & 2 nd gr choir sing at 8:30 service
Sunday School & Adult Education, 9:45am
Monday Map Testing- 5 th & 6 th gr. Math
Girls’ Basketball practice, 5-6 3:00-4:45; 7-8 4:30-6:00pm
Afterschool enrichment Art Club starts
5-6 gr. Boys’ Basketball away game, 5:30pm, St. Giles Catholic School
                        1034 Linden Ave. Oak Park
Tuesday Map Testing- 7 th & 8 th gr. Math
Boys’ Basketball practice, 7-8 3:00-4:45, 5-6 4:30-6:00pm
Wednesday Map Testing- 2 nd & 4 th gr. Language Usage
School chapel service, 8:30am
Graduation Pictures
Dismissal at 2:15pm
5-8 Girls’ Basketball skills clinic, 2:15-3:30pm
7-8 Girls’ Basketball practice, 3:45-4:45pm
Afterschool enrichment Comedy Improv. and Star Wars start
Thursday Map Testing- 3 rd gr Reading & 4 th gr. Math
7-8 Basketball home games, boys play 4:30; girls play 5:30pm
Friday Map Testing- 2 nd gr. Math
Room Parents meeting, 8:30am
Hot Lunch
5-6 Boys’ Basketball practice, 3:00-4:30pm
A Graceful Evening Trivia Night, 6:30

 
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES are on Thursday, February 8, 1–8pm. Please click on the link below, then on the tab at the top of the page for your child's grade. Please sign-up for a specific time slot by Monday, February 5.


Re-enrollment paperwork for the 2018-19 school year was mailed home. Current families and congregation members have priority through January 31. New families begin being considered in February. Please complete the enrollment form, pledge form, and submit the enrollment 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. We’re looking for auction items for our Buy-In category, where guests purchase a single ticket to a group event shared with other Grace friends. Do you have an idea for a Buy-In event you’d like to host? An ice cream sundae party for kids? Wine and cheese for adults? A private shopping event at a local boutique? Email AGracefulEvening@gmail.com with your ideas—or with other ideas for donations to the auction. We’d love to hear from you!
 
TRIVIA NIGHT. Please join us for the second annual Trivia Night and help us raise funds for A Graceful Evening. Rich Brooks, Grace’s Cross Country Coach Extraordinaire, is the emcee. Don't miss the fun.   Please RSVP to the school office with your name and (if applicable) the names of your teammates (teams of four) by January 29. Admission is $10, plus a bottle of wine worth $20 or more, or two beer bombers, per couple. 
 
The After School Enrichment Program will begin its winter session the week of January 29.   There are still openings in the Monday Art Club class, as well as Comedy Improv, Lights, Camera Star Wars, and Soccer all which are on Wednesday. The Soccer class starts Wednesday, February 7. Please turn in registration with your payment made payable to Grace Lutheran School by Monday, January 29. 
 
Did you consider joining band at the beginning of the school year, but decided not to for whatever reason? It's not too late to start, and this is a great time to year to do so! If you are interested in beginning a band instrument for the very first time, now is the time to do it! No experience is necessary. If you played in past years and are looking to start up again, now is the time to do it! Please contact Ms. Bernier if you have any questions and sign up by January 29. She can be reached via email at julie_bernier@walther.com and will provide you with all the information necessary to sign up!
 
How to Solve a Rubik's Cube - The Oak Park and River Forest Area Rubik's Cube Club is hosting a beginner class at Grace on Saturday, February 24th from 10am to 11am. This class will be led by our club members Emmet Southfield, Caleb Hogan, and Tudor Abuzatoai. All ages and abilities welcome. Donuts and juice will be available, bring your own coffee. There is no cost for this class but RSVP's are appreciated. Contact Emily at emilysouthfield@sbcglobal.net 
 



Come to Trivia Night for A Graceful Evening!
Friday, February 2, 6:30–9pm in Fellowship Hall
Wooden Blocks with the text Trivia
Food and drink for all, plus prizes for the winning team!

Organize a team of four, or join a team at the event—anyone age 21 and over is welcome to be a part of the fun at
A Graceful Evening's Trivia Night.

Admission: $10 per person, plus a bottle of wine or two beer bombers worth $20 or more per couple / teammates.
Valentine sales—surprise your friends with a card and a treat
It's time to tell others just how special they are with the GPO Valentine sale. Each card will include an allergen-free treat. Cards are 25 cents each or 5 for $1. They will be available for purchase before school on February 5–8 and February 12–13. 
Father-Daughter Dance
is February 16 
It's a Mad Hatters Ball and Garden Party.  Download the RSVP form here! Return the form and your payment to Mrs. Maggio by Tuesday, February 13. 
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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