Good Shepherd Lutheran School

Volume 10, Issue 9

"God is our strength." Verse: Ps. 46

Oct 24, 2018

No school Oct 25 26, 31 and Nov 1-2 If your student needs daycare please make arrangements with Michelle @ 261-0242. Parent/Teacher  Conferences: Parent/Teacher Conferences  will take place on Thursday, Oct. 25th, and Friday, Oct. 26th.   Grades 5th-8th:  Thursday evening all teachers will be available from 4pm to 8pm for open conferences. NO APPOINTMENT TIME IS NECESSARY. Just come on in to the fellowship hall and find your child's homeroom teacher.   Grades Kindergarten-4th:  Each teacher will set up his/her own schedule for conferences. Keep an eye on your email for sign up times.   K3 and K4 : Teachers will contact you directly for available conference times.

Upcoming Events Oct 24 End of 1st Quarter Oct 25-26 No School Parent/Teacher Conferences  Oct 31, Nov 1-2 No School Teacher Conference  Nov 4-11 Book Fair Nov 6. Literacy Night 6pm Nov 7 Picture Retake Nov 11 K-4th Choir Sings 8am Nov 18 K3 & K4 Choir November Breakfast Menu   Lunch Menu 2018-19 School Calendar ONGOING FUNDRAISERS:  Shop with Scrip! Scrip Order form Smile.Amazon.com SHOPAROO

Items needed! With Christmas just around the corner we are already planning for the students' Christmas store. Right now we are looking for donations of CHRISTMAS GIFT BAGS , any and all sizes! either new or gently used. Please send all donations to the school office. Thanks for your help!

Mark you Calendars!! Literacy night Tuesday, November 6 Come and join us for Literacy Night, Nov. 6th, from 6pm-7:30pm. There will be activities about reading and writing for all ages as well as samples of student work to enjoy. Please join us for this celebration of God's gifts of reading and writing.

Come Visit Our Book Fair - 2018 Enchanted Forest November 4 – November 11 Mondays – Fridays 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Saturdays/Sundays After Church Services   Special Events – SAVE THE DATES! Literacy Night - November 6 - 6:00 p.m . GRAND Event – November 8 - 7:15 – 7:45 a.m.

Visit our Book fair website

Volunteer link

Babysitters If you are looking for a babysitter for your children, feel free to contact the school office for names and numbers of older students we have here at school that have babysitting experience. Several are even certified from the Red Cross after taking the babysitting class.

Adult Instruction Class Pastor Groth will begin an Adult Instruction Class on Sunday, November 18,  from 9:15am to 10:15am in the Spanish Room. This course should last approximately 15 weeks, and, if desired, can lead toward membership at Good Shepherd. All materials are provided by the church. If necessary, baby sitting is also available. If you plan to join us, please let Dee know (261-2570).

School Report Please click on the link below. This will take you to Good Shepherd School's Homepage. There you will find links to our school's report card. and educational options as required by state statutes. Visit our website

1st Quarter Chapel Offerings South WI District~ Disaster Relief from August's flooding in Wisconsin.  Monies are being donated to the flood victims that South WI district and LCC Disaster are helping in the local areas.  $276 has been raised!

Thank you

Dear Friends of the Good Shepherd, Serving at Good Shepherd over the past 18 years has been a great privilege. You entrusted me with your most precious gifts-your children. I was at the Voter's Meeting when it was decided that Good Shepherd would move forward with a commitment to a Christian Day School. That was a "leap of faith" that has taken a great deal of time, energy and resources on the part of this congregation. It has also been deeply enriching.  The teamwork and commitment that this adventure has taken is incredible. Countless hours, days, weeks, months and years of energy have been poured into this place in order to strengthen children and their families in biblical truth through Christian Education. The commitment that this congregation has made in partnership with boards, pastors, principals, teachers, staff, parents and volunteers has been an awesome example of how the body of Christ functions beautifully together. While the past 18 years have not been without growing pains, God has and continues to provide for all of the needs of body and soul. The teachers and staff in this Christian community have consistently and diligently worked to share the love of our Savior throughout each day. The work of the Holy Spirit is evidenced in this place. Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a powerful tool that has impacted many lives in the Watertown community.  It has been my joy to watch children and their families grow from preschool through 8th grade and beyond. Days spent with students, staff and volunteers at Good Shepherd has and will continue to provide me with a rich store of memories. As Mike and I transition to the mission field, I look forward to working with teachers, children and families in Uganda.The Lutheran Church Uganda (LCU) is on the grow! It is filled with children! Please pray for the growth of Lutheran education in Uganda.  Thank you for the love and support you have shown to me and my family throughout our years at Good Shepherd. The Schempf family has been blessed to call this congregation home! Good Shepherd is a great place to grow up in the Lord! Serving the Savior, Karen Schempf

Principal Ms. Amy Gromowski agromowski@goodshepherdwi.org   Pastor Rev. David Groth dgroth@goodshepherdwi.org

Office Administration Mrs. Heather McGuire hmcguire@goodshepherdwi.org Mrs. Dee Kuhlman dkuhlman@goodshepherdwi.org

Good Shepherd Worship Services:     Saturday 6:00pm  Sunday 8:00am & 10:30 am Sunday School and Bible Study Hour:  Sunday 9:15-10:15 am

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