Principal Notes November 17, 2017

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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.

Hello Parents. We have two action items for you. If you have not already done so, please complete the children’s Christmas Eve service questionnaire found here and the parent survey of Grace School found here .

As we take time to thank God for the abundance of blessings he has provided us here on earth, and for the gift of Jesus which gives us life eternal, please know you are invited to join us for worship on Thanksgiving Day at 10:00am.

Bill Koehne, Principal

November 17, 2017

Week of November 20-24

Sunday Church Services, 8:30 & 11:00am, Strike team plays at 8:30 service

Adult Education, 9:45am

Monday 1 ^st & 2 ^nd grade field trip to Kline Creek Farm

5-6 gr. Basketball practice, boys’ 3:00-4:45; girls’ 4:30-6:00pm

Tuesday School Thanksgiving chapel service, with Holy Communion, 8:30am

7-8 girls’ Basketball practice, 3:00-5:00pm

Wednesday Thanksgiving recess, no school, no extended daycare

Thursday Thanksgiving Day, Church service at 10:00am

Friday Thanksgiving recess, no school, no extended daycare

Week of November 26-December 2

Sunday Church Services, 8:30 & 11:00am

No Sunday School

Monday 7-8 Basketball practice, boys’ 3:00-4:45; girls’ 4:30-6:00pm

Tuesday Art History presentation, Madonna and Child, Ms. Sprecher

5-6 gr. Basketball practice, girls’ 3:00-4:45; boys’ 4:30-6:00pm

Wednesday School chapel service, 8:30am

Early dismissal, 2:15pm

Thursday School Spirit Day

Last day for LEGO S.T.E.M. Challenge, after school enrichment class

5-6 Basketball home game, girls play 4:30; boys play 5:30pm;

7-8 Basketball Tournament boys and girls, Concord Lutheran

865 S. Church Rd. Bensenville times TBA

Friday Orchestra yearbook pictures taken before school

Room Parents meeting, 8:20am

7-8 Basketball tournament continues

5-6 boys’ Basketball practice, 3:00-5:00pm

Saturday 7-8 Basketball tournament continues

Parent Survey: If you have not already done so, please complete the parent survey located at this link: http://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/46200/14017 It will remain open through next weekend but should only take a couple minutes to complete. Thanks for your feedback.

November 19 - Family Sunday Advent Devotional (9:45-10:45am)

Children and families gather in the gym to prepare for the Advent season.

7th and 8th Graders meet Pastor in your classroom first.

Opening with Pastor Lauren

Pads sandwich making

Advent prayer activity Devotional booklet and calendar take aways

NEW SPIRIT WEAR!

GPO will be offering more Viking Spirit Wear just in time for the holidays; new items include: insulated coffee mugs, knit hats and a scarf. You can still order the same great gear displayed across from the school office. The new order forms were sent home in Tuesday folders and there are extras in the rack by the school office. They must be completed and returned to Mrs. Maggio with your payment by November 30. We CANNOT accept late orders, so they can be filled before Christmas break.

Congratulations to Grace School alumni - Haven Barnes, Alexandra Davis, Jessica Hoffman, Arielle Wallace, Sarah DuPree and Paige Alcorn Priest who have all achieved First Block Honor Roll at Trinity High School.

The Optimist Club of Oak Park sponsored a luncheon on Thursday recognizing students from area schools. Congratulations to Owen Augustine for being nominated to represent Grace School at this event. Congratulations also to Fenwick High School’s representative, Grace alumnus Cameron Lewis.

Send your kids to Christmas Camp

December 2 and 16

Get a few hours to yourself during this busy holiday season — send your kids to Christmas Camp! This year Grace Children's Ministry and GPO are offering Grace families a chance to divide and conquer those holiday to-do lists with Christmas Camp on Saturday, December 2, and Saturday, December 16, 9am to noon. During the 3-hour window of time, children ages 4 and up will have fun crafting, playing games, and learning about "the reason for the season." Each Saturday there will be a different theme and activities.

Space is limited so sign-up today! All proceeds of the camp will go towards the cost of VBS in Slovakia during the Grace Mission Trip in 2018.

Please sign up each child separately. (Please do not sign-up as a family.) The cost is $25 for the first child and $15 for each additional sibling, with total family cost not to exceed $55.

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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