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RETIREMENT NEWS
During Teacher Appreciation Week, it is appropriate to communicate how Hales Corners Lutheran will be celebrating our retiring teachers, Mrs. Margaret Hammer, a 1st grade teacher at our Elementary School, Mrs. Ann Jobst, a 3rd grade teacher at our Elementary School, and Mrs. Debby Farrar, a 4th grade teacher at our Elementary School. These women have been servant leaders sharing their gifts and talents with their students and their families every day.
We will celebrate and honor these women of God at the "Fine Arts Festival" night on Friday, June 2. We will also recognize Margaret, Ann, and Debby at our Sunday
morning church services on June 4. We invite you to join us during those times as we recognize their years of service.
You are encouraged to write cards or letters that share how much their service to God and to your family has meant. These can be dropped off at any school office to be given on Sunday, June 4. We are also collecting a monetary gift for each teacher. If you are interested in contributing to this gift, you can drop your donation off in an envelope marked "Teacher Retirement" at any of our campuses. Please make a note for which teacher(s) your gift is to be given. Thank you for taking the time to share in the joy of these outstanding educators who have given so much of their lives in service to the church and God's ministry.
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The 2017-18
Major Date calendar
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Prayer Request
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wanted to share with you a bit of news. Mrs. Diana Bartholomew has been extended a call to be the principal at Faith Lutheran Academy in Las Vegas, NV beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. She now has two calls; one to Hales Corners Lutheran and one to Faith Lutheran. While God knows full well His plan for her ministry, she and her husband will seek His wisdom and guidance as they discern His plan. I ask that you would join in prayer that God would make His plan clear and that they put their faith and trust in Him to follow His will for their lives.
Living on Purpose!
Albert J. Amling
Superintendent of Schools/Principal
We pray God's richest blessings for our eighth grade students who are being confirmed this weekend. May God continue to guide and lead His young people as they publicly confirm their faith and continue along their life journey.
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MAKE A "NOTE" OF IT!
Hales Corners Lutheran School presents:
Fine Arts Festival
Hales Corners Lutheran School - Janesville Campus
Friday, June 2, 2017 5:30 - 8:00 pm.
Celebrating God's Gifts in Art, Music, and More
Highlights include:
Art and Music Exploration Activities
Displays showcasing the artistic talents of our students,
as well as projects from the 8th grade Culture Fair.
Piano Students will be sharing their talents
in the Community Center from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Guitar Students will be sharing their talents
in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Our other students with musical talents will be celebrated
in the Sanctuary starting at 6:45 pm.
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Faith Ink Parent Forums on 5/11 and 5/22
At HCL, Faith Ink has guided our middle school students from First Communion through their public Confirmation. As we move into the 2017-2018 academic year, we are making adjustments to this program that will better serve families and our young people and we want to hear from you! Parents of 5th-7th grade students are invited to join Pastor Leon at one of two Faith Ink Parent Forums on Thursday,
May 11 or Monday, May 22, from 7:00-8:00 pm to learn more about the plan for the years ahead and share your input.
Faith Ink has existed to reach all youth, to connect them with other Christians, to help them grow in their faith, challenge them to discover their ministry, and honor God with their life. Simply, it provides 6th-8th grade students the opportunity to make their faith in Jesus Christ personal. At this "Future of Confirmation" forum, we want to share about the rationale and plan for the years ahead and your attendance, input and clarifying questions will be a valued part of shaping what's ahead for our confirmands and families.
Forums will be held on Thursday, May 11 or Monday, May 22, from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Sanctuary at the Janesville Road campus, so pick the date that works best for you and your family and be with us for these important conversations. For more information, contact Sonia Beaumont at
sbeaumont@hcl.org. We look forward to seeing you!
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Timber Trails Camp
Aug 14-16, 2017
If you have kids entering 4th or 5th grade next Fall, don't forget Timber Trails camp in your summer planning. Children are invited to spend three days at Phantom Ranch between Monday, August 14, and Wednesday, August 16, experiencing God's incredible love and presence through Bible studies, service projects, crazy games, and lots of fun in the sun. The deadline to register is July 7, so be sure to sign up for this memorable week at camp!
Click here for more details.
Thank You!
Thank you Hales Corners Lutheran School families, faculty, and alumni for supporting the production of
Beauty and the Beast Jr. We could never have done it without your help. Also, thank you Musical Theater families for the lovely flowers and gift cards. How thoughtful!
Thank you 8th grade class for your leadership and for being such positive role models. We love you and will miss you. Come to our shows in the future; this is the greatest gift you could give us! You will always be welcome here.
Gods' blessings and until next year,
Mrs. Horn,
Mrs. Kutz,
Mrs. Lillquist
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Upcoming Events
May 7
- 8th grade Confirmation
May 8 & 9 - 8th grade trip to Kalahari Water Park - Wisconsin Dells
May 12 - 6:30 pm, Piano Recital - Grange Chapel
7th & 8th grade dance, 7:00-9:00 pm in gym - JRC.
May 13 - 11:30 am, 1:30 and 3:00 pm, Piano Recitals - Grange Chapel
May 17 - 8th grade Chapel at ES
May 24 - MS 100% Club Brewer Game
May 25 - 6th grade trip to Milwaukee Art Museum and Discovery World;
7th grade Canoe Trip;
3rd-4th grade visit to MS
May 29 - Memorial Day observed - No School
Middle School Sport Events
May 20 - State track meet
May 22 - MLESSA Track Meet at Lake Country
PLEASE See our Sycamore Calendar for all sports games, dates, times and destinations).
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Birthday Blessings
The following friends celebrated a birthday during this past week. We pray that God blessed their special day!
April 30: Caelyn B.
May 1: Nolan M. and Isabelle H.
May 2: Avery H., Will H., Max H., and Noah K.
May 3: Paige S.
May 4: Michaela C.
May 6: Landon M., Drake M., and Danielle W.
National Day of Prayer
This past Thursday, we observed the National Day of Prayer with a variety of activities. We started our day with the ringing of the bells. Thank you to our Children's Handbell Choir and Mrs. Granley. Throughout the day, each class had a short prayer time in the chapel. Our 4th grade students led our students and visitors in a Prayer Service held in the chapel during the afternoon. These events were made possible through the wonderful leadership of Mrs. Czernicki, Mrs. Farrar, and the 4th grade students. We also thank Mrs. Brunner and Mrs. Terlion who took care of many of the "clerical items" for us. Thank you!
THANK YOU
What a wonderful and generous outpouring of appreciation this week for the teachers at the Elementary School! Beautiful door decorations, a colorful baseball field at the atrium entrance, recess duty covered, a delicious lunch, an appreciation station filled with treats each day, and thoughtful gifts from students. We are so thankful for the love that was shared with us and are blessed by the wonderful parents and families that we serve. A special "thank you" to Sheryl Dolezal and the CPAL board for organizing the week's activities carried out by many parents.
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Summer Volleyball Open Gym is Back!
Coach Kelling and Coach Grahn will once again be offering free Open Gym Volleyball on Monday nights this summer. Each session will include drills for skill improvement, games and lots of fun! Space is limited so please sign up for the sessions you are able to attend.
Sign up here.
This program is designed for 5th - 8th graders with previous volleyball experience - girls and boys! So grab a friend and come join the fun. Questions? Contact Coach Grahn at
tykster@yahoo.com.
7th and 8th Grade Dance
We look forward to seeing our seventh and eighth graders next Friday evening, May 12, for the dance from 7-9:00 pm in the Community Center. The teachers have agreed to chaperone the dance, but of course parents are welcome to come in to take a few pictures at the beginning. We also welcome all families to help clean up after the dance, usually less than a half hour if we all work together! Thank you!
7th Grade Families - Help Needed
Seventh graders are asked to bring in a donation for the graduation dance on Friday, May 12
. Students in 7K are asked to bring either water or fruit juice pouches/juice boxes. Students in 7D are asked to bring a snack such as chips or pretzels or a dessert such as cookies or brownies (ready to serve). Thank you for your help! Our donations allow all students to enjoy the dance without needing to pay for anything that night
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8th Grade - Picture Day this Monday!
A reminder that next Monday, May 8, is picture day and then we leave for the Kalahari! The 8th grade class will be getting their class picture taken at 9:00 am with individual pictures to follow.
The students may enjoy a late start that morning and should be dressed appropriately for the pictures and seated in their homeroom before 9:00 am. The class picture is formal: ladies should wear dresses or skirts and gentlemen need shirts and ties. The individual pictures are informal
(dress code applies). They will be allowed to change their clothes after the class picture if desired. Big thanks to the Lewisons for taking the pictures!
Middle School Chapel Offerings
4th Quarter Chapel offerings will be going to the LCMS Disaster Response Mission. With all of the devastating storms going on in the South, the LCMS Disaster Response Mission helps support those who have lost their homes, possessions, and/or loved ones due to natural disasters such as tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes. Please consider bringing in your Chapel offerings throughout 4th Quarter to support this mission. For more information, please go to https://www.lcms.org/disaster.
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Lutheran High School News
Milwaukee Lutheran:
Fine Arts Concert
, Saturday, May 13 at 7:00 pm.
Martin Luther:
Spring Concert & Art Show
, Friday & Saturday, May 19 & 20 at 7:00 pm.
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