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Dear Parents:
Sandwiched somewhere between Halloween and Christmas is a Thursday holiday that is slowly becoming more minuscule in the minds of millions of Americans.
Thanksgiving. If you search hard, you might find one small section of Thanksgiving cards, autumn decorations, and a turkey platter amid the aisles
and miles of Halloween costumes, Christmas decorations, and toys.
For some, Thanksgiving is a day to get a list together prior to a day of marathon Christmas shopping. Somehow our perception of Thanksgiving Day has gone askew. We've forgotten the reason for celebrating that first Thanksgiving. Gratitude for survival!
Perhaps you'd like to redirect your family toward gratitude this year. Just as many enlist the help of an advent wreath to prepare for the celebration of Jesus' birth in December, focus on thanks-giving this November by doing the following:
- Week 1: Write Bible verses that name the attributes of God on fruit-shaped cut-outs. Place them in a basket or cornucopia. During a time of family devotions or at a meal, have each family member select a fruit from the basket and read the verse aloud. Then discuss ways your family has experienced each of God's qualities.
- Week 2: Think about reasons for ingratitude. Most of us are incredibly blessed, yet we find reasons to complain. This week, any time family members complain about something, have them place money in a jar. Your family can decide the amount. Then at the end of the week, donate the money to the soup kitchen or mobile meals to help with Thanksgiving meals.
- Week 3: Think of someone you love and appreciate, but rarely see. Make plans to call, send a card, or visit that person. Find out if there is a special need, pray with the person, and provide materially or with an act of service.
- Week 4: Focus on praising God. Let each family member select a praise chorus or hymn. Sing a different one at each meal instead of saying a blessing. Thank God for material provision, physical health, spiritual blessings, our country, our church, and family.
These are just a few ideas to help you get started. Use your creativity to come up with others and enjoy making Thanksgiving a holiday to remember.
In His Service,
Johanna Graham Scortino
Hales Corners Lutheran
Preschool and Child Care Director
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Thrivent Members ~ Choose HCL for your Choice Dollars
If you are a Thrivent member, please click on the link below and sign up for Thrivent Choice dollars to go towards Hales Corners Lutheran. This is an easy way for you to help our church and school financially.
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The 2017-18
Major Date calendar
HCLS Referral Program
HCL will give a credit of $300 toward the tuition of current families for each new family that indicates they enrolled in HCLS because of a current family's referral.
This credit applies when new Full-Time students enroll. Credit will be applied following the first month of school.
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Beef Jerky for the Marines
At HCLS, we are honored to have many former students who have served in the Armed Forces. One of our own, Jackson Bleeke (HCLS Class of 2007) is a Marine, currently serving on the USS San Diego. He and his shipmates have been deployed since July 7, and will be spending Christmas far from family. To lighten their spirits, the 4th graders will be collecting one of their favorite treats to send to them just in time for Christmas - Beef Jerky!
You can help by either sending in Beef Jerky or a cash donation to help with the cost of mailing.
Please send in donations by Tuesday, November 28. Donations can be sent to the attention of Amy Kutz at the Grange Campus and 4th grade classrooms will also have a collection receptacle as well at the Janesville Campus. Thanks for being a blessing to these men and women, and remember to keep them in your prayers. Contact Mrs. Kutz with any questions at
akutz@hcl.org. Thank you!
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Order Your Child's 2017-18 Yearbook Today!
The Hales Corners Lutheran School's 2017-2018 yearbook is now available to
pre-order.
The yearbook will feature all 3 Campuses: Primary, Grange & Janesville.
Our yearbook is a four-color, bounded book with a sturdy soft cover to preserve the memories. The cost is $17.00, please make check payable to HCLS. Yearbooks can also be purchased online at
YBPay.lifetouch.com with the yearbook ID code
6927918. An order form was sent home with each student. Yearbooks will be distributed in May.
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Free Christmas Activities for Infant and Toddlers
Two free Christmas events will be held in December at the Grange Campus as part of our Enrichment Classes.
For Toddlers: "Birthday Party for Jesus!" will be held Dec. 4, 9:30-11:00am;
Dec. 6 or 7, 8:45-10:15 or 10:30-12:00 pm. This class is for children and their parents who are not currently enrolled in our preschool classes. RSVP to Sue Monfre at smonfre@hcl.org by November 30.
For Infants: "Sing and Play a Baby's Way for Christmas Day" will be held for children aged 6 months to 2 years on Dec. 12 from 9-10:15 am. RSVP to Shelley Bonin at sbonin@hcl.org or 414-529-6701 by December 8.
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 Volunteers and Vendors Needed
Hop N Shop 2017
December 2, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Grange Campus
Our annual Hop N Shop is Saturday, December 2, at the Grange Campus from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Hop N Shop is designed for HCLS children ages 3-13 along with family and friends.
Admission is free and includes a balloon artist, bake sale, book fair, carnival style games, concessions, cookie decorating, crafts and a secret gift shop. Volunteer shoppers stock the gift shop with $6 or less items that children would enjoy giving to family members as a Christmas gift. Children shop and wrap with a volunteer so the gifts are a total surprise to family members. We also have a craft and vendor fair for parents to find gifts of their own! Attached are the Hop N Shop rules for shoppers and FAQ.
Looking for a chance to help at school and earn service hours? We need lots of happy volunteers to make this a special event for our children. Please sign up by clicking this link.
Do you have a side business or craft? We are still looking for vendors to be part of our vendor fair for parents. Please contact Lisa Klug at lisaklug7@yahoo.com if you would like to share your talents or products at one of our booths.
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Box Tops and New Playground!
Thank you for sending in your Box Tops and spreading the word to your friends and family! We have an opportunity to earn up to $20,000 just with collecting Box Tops! All funds received from our Box Tops collection this school year will be used for new playground equipment/structures at the Janesville Road campus. Talk to your extended family, neighbors and friends about saving their Box Tops for you. It is that easy!
Help your classroom collect the most Box Tops labels between now and Friday, February 23, 2018 and your classroom will receive a special treat
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an extra recess too!
Looking for more? The totals will also be rolled forward into the final classroom tallies for the end of the year pizza party and traveling trophy honor!
For a list of participating products and/or to enter contests that could help our school earn even more money, visit
www.BTFE.com
. Our school id number is 125072.
Questions: Please contact Justin Klug at Justin.Klug1839@gmail.com
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Upcoming Events
November 21:
6th-8th grade Harvest Party, 2:45-3:15 pm
November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 28-30: Scholastic Book Fair - Janesville Campus
December 17: 10:30 am - HCL piano students in grades 6, 7, and 8 perform
Christmas music at Mayfair Mall in the food court.
Middle School Sport Events
November 16-19: 6th "A", 7th "B", 8th "A" boys basketball tournament at Mt. Olive
November 17-19: 7th/8th "A" Girls basketball tournament, St. Paul's West Allis
November 30-Dec. 3: 7th "B" Girls basketball tournament - St. John's Racine
December 8: Clash of the Wildcats
PLEASE See our Sycamore Calendar for all sports games, dates, times and destinations.
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 Thank You!
A big shout out to those who attended the Late Night Luau dance!
We had a GREAT time dancing the night away last Friday night and the students couldn't have been any better! It's a blessing to be able to spend time with them outside of the classroom. Thank you parents for sharing your kids with us!
- 6th-8th Grade Teachers
Volunteers are needed to supervise classroom visits to the book fair, including collecting the money for purchases on November 28, 29 and 30. The Book Fair takes place in the Presentation Room, Room B19 at the Janesville Campus. Help is needed for set up and take down on November 27, and December 1. Please click here to sign up. Thank you for your support in helping the students continue to be strong readers and supporting our school!
Spartans for a Day
Our 6-8th grade classes went to the Martin Luther play "Into the Woods", a spin-off of well known fairy tales. Afterwards they enjoyed Rocky Rococo's pizza and a pep rally!
100% Club Goes to Lasertag Adventure
Our 6-8th grade students who achieved 100% club, which means less than 5 late slips per grading period, were treated to Lasertag Adventure and had a blast! Congrats and keep up the good work!
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