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Dear Parents:
As I reflected on our Thanksgiving time last week, several servant opportunities came to mind. As people constantly ask me,"What is the value added in Christian Education?" I constantly reply that it is in the ministry and relationships added. It is most times, a "gut feeling" that people have. This past November, our students were involved in multiple opportunities in giving back to our country, our world and our community. Here are several experiences our students shared:
- Our 8th grade boys basketball team prepared and served breakfast, along with preparing lunch at Ebenezer. We arrived just before 8am and stayed until about noon. 14 of our 16 basketball players were able to make it (the 2 that couldn't expressed disappointment that they couldn't be there). All 14 of our boys were incredible. All morning long, they wholeheartedly served.
Their personality was noticeable as they were not shy to strike up conversation and enjoy getting to know other people as they served. When a task needed to be done, they enjoyed stepping up. Everyone was invested in others. They truly had a great time and the kids communicated back to me that they want to do this again. They developed a relationship with a gentleman there and told me, "We have to go back, we need to give him more updates on our season!" 
- Mrs. Kutz shared an opportunity to "save beef jerky" for our troops.
- Mrs. Horn led our 8th grade students in a LEAD conference with 100 other students learning to positively lead in the Milwaukee area.
- Mrs. Roessler led our "box decorating" for our 500 boxes of food for Ebenezer.
- Students assembled boxes and pies helping our CPAL in their efforts to make a difference in our school.
I am certain that I am missing some. It's because this is what our teachers lead our students to and through every day. They are truly living our church and school mission statement in being "sent to make a difference in the for world for Christ!
JOY!
Albert J. Amling
Superintendent of Schools/Principal
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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.
If you would like to help out families within HCLS during this holiday season, please prayerfully consider a donation towards the school's tuition assistance fund. This will help ease the tuition of those families going through hard times. You can drop off a check with "donation" marked in the memo line with either Crissy Peterson or Albert Amling. Thank you for keeping these families in your thoughts and prayers.
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TADS Enrollment for 2018-19 School Year
Today, December 1, TADS will be open for 2018/2019 enrollment and
re-enrollment. Current families, please check your email for a link from TADS.
We are improving the enrollment and billing process to save our families time and to keep future tuition increases to a minimum. Returning families on autopay will not need to set up a new TADS Tuition Agreement. Upon re-enrollment, your current payment plan and method will carry over to the 2018/2019 school year. Returning families on manual pay will again need to set up their TADS Tuition Agreement, this time selecting from the autopay options.
Future tuition increases are kept to a minimum when everyone keeps their tuition account in good standing. We understand that special circumstances may arise that impact your ability to make a tuition payment. If you foresee a delay in a tuition payment, please contact the Business Office immediately so as not to impact your student's admittance to class, receipt of report card, and invitation to re-enroll. Timely and complete payment of tuition allows us to continue to serve your student.
If you have any questions regarding TADS, please contact Jeanne Gueller at
jgueller@hcl.org or at 414-529-6702.
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Free Christmas Activity for Infants and Parents
"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.
Hour of Code
Care Calendar Update
Below is the link for an updated Care Calendar for the Buchmanns, thank you for all the ways you continue to reach out!
Care Calendar ID: 261616
Care Calendar Security Code: 3537
May God bless you as you care for others!
Gift the Gift of Learner's Club!
Do you have a family member or friend that is looking for fun things to do with their 3-5 year old?
We are excited to expand our Learner's Club in January and February with Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon classes! Our Tuesday class will be taught by Mrs. April Wood, our JK4 teacher. Our Wednesday class will be taught by Mrs. Heidi Strohmeyer, our JK3 teacher. Our Learner's Club offers an extended lunch opportunity so that children in our AM preschool can be picked up from their morning class, eat lunch sent from home (milk will be provided), and have a gross motor time before enjoying afternoon activities. Please watch for the online link on Sycamore and in next week's newsletter!
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Upcoming Events
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 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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Gallup Student Survey
The Gallup Student Poll is a 24-question survey that measures the engagement (involvement in and enthusiasm for school), hope (ideas and energy students have for the future), entrepreneurial aspiration and career/financial literacy of students in grades 5 through 12. After our third year of participating in the survey, we celebrate the positive trends and feedback from our 5th-8th grade students.
Our high scores in student engagement and hope are particularly exceptional!
Our overall student engagement is rated 4.24 out of 5 and our overall student hope rating is 4.48 out of 5! We are blessed!
Our choir and band have been practicing and all 6-8th grade students are working on songs to share the message of God's love through our 6-8th grade Christmas Service on Wednesday, December 20. We would like all students to arrive by
6:15 pm and be seated by 6:20 pm, unless Mrs. Kutz or Mr. Wiele have asked them to come earlier. Participation in the service is an expectation for all middle school students and is included as part of the Religion grade. If an absence is unavoidable, please send a written explanation to your son or daughter's homeroom teacher before the service. Students should wear clothing suitable for leading worship, collared shirts for guys and skirts/dresses/pants for girls. Please do not wear jeans or tennis shoes for this Advent service. Girls are encouraged to wear flats or other shoes suitable for standing on the risers during the service. We are thankful for the opportunity to share our faith and participate in leading worship!
Did You Know?
This Monday, Madison W.'s grandmother, Pam, was kind enough to come in to speak to 7th grade science classes on the science of soap making. She talked about the chemical reactions that need to take place as well as the items that she adds to the substance to make mixtures. We are so thankful for the time that she took to come in to speak!
Thank you!
A great big thank you to everyone who donated snacks for our Harvest Party last week. The students really enjoyed all of the treats! A special shout out to Mrs. Baretz for organizing the party and the other parent/grandparent helpers
for volunteering their time to serve at the party. A great time was had by all!
Secret Angels
The members of SALT (Student Activities Leadership Team) will sponsor
a
"Secret
Angels" gift exchange for 6th-8th grade students.
Information was sent home and needs to be returned by next
Monday, December 4.
 Candy Cane Greetings
6th-8th grade students - send someone a Christmas greeting, an encouraging note, or simply a "hello" through a fun program sponsored by the members of SALT. Candy Cane Greetings will start on Monday, December 4 and will be available through Wednesday, December 13. If you want to send a greeting, write your message to the person on an index card (be sure to include that person's name and homeroom) and tape $.25 to it before putting it in the container in Mrs. Horn's room. The messages will be put on a candy cane and delivered to the person at lunch the next day. This is a great way to give your secret angel a treat!
Can You Help?
We are looking for a 6th-8th grade parent to help organize Christmas party treats on Thursday, December 21, from 2:45-3:25 pm. No experience necessary! Please contact Jana Horn at jhorn@hcl.org or sign up
https://goo.gl/77zQTE . Thank you!
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Lutheran High School Youth Programs
Martin Luther
We are excited to share our new Jr. Speed and Strength Program for kids in grades 5th-8th.
Click here to learn more about it and sign up today!
This program is open to kids of all skill levels and will teach proper form and etiquette in the weight room.
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