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
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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.
I am pleased to announce that we have filled our open teaching positions for next year. Mrs. Koetke is moving from PK to 1
st grade to replace Mrs. Reddel. Mrs.Tina Baird will be our new PK teacher. She comes to us with experience as a kindergarten teacher and a certificate in Early Childhood/Exceptional Education Needs. Ms. Berendt is not returning next year. Ms. Ahliyah Watson will be our new 3
rd grade teacher. She just completed her student teaching with Mrs. Sorg in 2
nd grade. Finally, Mrs. Brucato will return to become our permanent 4
th grade teacher. She has been our long term replacement, teaching in 4
th grade since mid-December. Grace School has been blessed by God to have these teachers directed to us at this time.
Our celebration of Mrs. Reddel’s ministry to Grace will take place on Sunday, May 20
th after the 11:00 service. If you plan to attend, please use the link below to register.
The Art Show begins today. See the note below for more details.
Bill Koehne, Principal
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May 11, 2018
May 13-19
Sunday Church Services, 8:30 & 11:00am
Art exhibit in school gym
Monday 4
th gr Recorder Club, 7:30am
Tuesday Grace Parents prayer group, 7:45am
Wednesday School chapel service, 8:30am, led by 1
st grade
Dismissal at 2:15pm
Thursday
Friday 7-8 grade play
Finian’s Rainbow, 9:00am and 7:00pm
Saturday State Track meet, Concordia University
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The Art Show begins Today – Stop by the gymnasium to look at some outstanding artwork from our students in Grades 1-8. The work can be viewed anytime the building is open from now until Sunday.
Grace Track Team information
- Eighteen Grace students have qualified in an astonishing twenty-five individual events and three relays. State meet information can be found at luthsports.org Note, the deadline for ordering state T-shirts is May 10 11:59pm.
For those not running at state the season is over, but I hope it's the beginning of many years of track and field to come. I have enjoyed coaching everyone on the team.
Please turn in your child's uniform to Mrs. Maggio with their name on it, in a zip lock bag.
Save-the-Date - Mrs. Reddel is Retiring!
Our beloved 1st Grade teacher, Mrs. Reddel, is retiring after 28 years at Grace. Please come and join the church and school community in wishing her well and celebrating her many years of service. The lunch will take place on
Sunday, May 20th at 12:15pm in the gym. Reservations can be made
here.
Grace School will again host SCAMP, our recreational day camp for children age 3 – rising 1
st
graders.
The camp will be Monday through Friday, June 18 through June 29. Campers must be three by June 1, 2018 and potty trained. Cost is $180. The registration form can be found
here.
Registration must be turned in by May 15.
Please take care of any outstanding fees for daycare, afternoon kindergarten, preschool, orchestra or materials fees as soon as possible. Online payments for services can be made
here.
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Grace's 7th and 8th grades present "Finian's Rainbow"
May 18 at 9am and 7pm
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The junior high musical is a whimsical story about the ever-hopeful Finian McLondergan, who leaves Ireland for America hoping to get rich. Great songs such as "How Are Things in Glocca Morra" and "Old Devil Moon," lots of dancing, and a feel-good message about hope and community.
Guests are welcome at the morning performance.
An ice cream social follows the evening show at 7pm in Fellowship Hall.
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Retirement luncheon for Mrs. Reddel
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Mrs. Reddel is retiring after 28 years of teaching first grade at Grace School. All are invited to a luncheon in her honor on Sunday, May 20, after the 11 a.m. service.
RSVP here.
Write a note to Mrs. Reddel.. You’ll have the opportunity to write a note of thanks or congratulations at the lunch. If you’re unable to be there, or wish to write something ahead of time, please email your message to
office@graceriverforest.org, or bring the note to Mrs. Maggio in the school office.
Gift.
To contribute to a gift for Mrs. Reddel, write a check to Grace Church with “Reddel Retirement” on the memo line and give it to Mrs. Maggio. Or
contribute online.
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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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Grace Lutheran Church and School | 708-366-6900 | www.graceriverforest.org
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