SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
February 21, 2020
Sunday, February 23
5-8th graders sing in church 8 a.m.

Thursday, February 27
Parent-Teacher Conferences

Friday, February 28
Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Saginaw Spirit Game 7:05 p.m.

Monday, March 2
Read Across America Day (Book Character Dress-up Day)
Cancelled: Reading Night at School 6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10
MOPS Meeting 6 p.m.

Friday, March 13
Operetta (Y5-4th) 1:30 & 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 15
Y5-4th Grade Cherub Choir Sings 8 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Friday, March 20
End of 3rd Quarter

Sunday, March 22
Auction Fundraiser for Ministry Center

Wednesday, March 25
Art Fair & 7/8th Grade Lenten Supper 4 p.m.

Friday, March 27
Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 29
9:15 a.m. Confirmation Questioning

March 30-April 3
No School - Spring Break

Saturday, April 4
Easter Egg Hunt & Open House 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, April 5
Confirmation 10:30 a.m.
Acolytes
Sunday, February 23
8:00 a.m. - Hayden Swartz
10:30 a.m. - Lexi Hutchinson

Sunday, March 1
8:00 a.m. – Caroline Douponce
10:30 a.m. – Hogan Bourdow

Read Across America Day
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day on Monday, March 2 by dressing up like a book character (Dr. Seuss or your choice!). Please note: that evening’s Reading Night event has been cancelled.

Extended Care – Friday, February 28
Deadline is today to sign up if you need Extended Care on Friday, February 28 after the early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. Sign-up sheets are in the office and with Mrs. Kramer, or you can sign up by contacting the office. Please plan to bring a sack lunch from home.

Lenten Season 
Lent begins Wednesday, February 26. We will have Wednesday midweek services during Lent at 3:15 and 6:30 p.m. Supper will also be served on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at school. All are welcome! A free-will donation will be taken at each supper to support the different groups hosting. Below is the schedule: 
February 26 – Alaska Mission
March 4 – VBS
March 11 – France Mission
March 17 – Poland Mission 
March 25 – 7/8th Grade
April 1 – Recreation Committee

Mops Meeting 
Join us on Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m. in the 1st & 2nd grade classroom for our monthly MOPS meeting. Enjoy time with other mothers of preschool and younger in the community as we support each other, discuss our different lifestyles and learn from each other, find new ways to bring God into our homes, and enjoy fun activities each month! Your children do not need to attend St. Paul School for you to join us. For more information, please contact Kayla Schlicker (989)450-8057. Childcare will be provided, courtesy of the Youth Group!

Come And See What God Has Done! ― 4th Thursday Visual Faith 
"Truly God has listened; he has attended to the voice of my prayer." Ps 66:19. Join in praising God as we recount His steadfast love in our lives! Together we'll draw snapshots of answered prayers, the amazing people in our lives, and the "awesome deeds" He has done. "But I can't draw people..." Sure you can! You'll be able to by the end of the evening, promise. Come and learn, be encouraged, and praise God in prayer and creativity! Thursday, 2/27, in the school auditorium, 6:30-8:30. Bring your Bible, a notebook, and a friend! Questions call or text Katie, 989.225.3532.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sign up today! Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. St. Paul will participate in Bay City's St. Patrick's Day Parade. Join the fun! Very few spots remain for children riding on the float. Older children may walk with their parent. Participating families are encouraged to either donate a few dollars or a few bags of candy to distribute at the parade. A waiver must be signed prior to the event. Contact Kristen Glasser at 989-529-2962 to participate.

Classes for New Members 
Pastor’s “Lutheranism 101” class will meet Sundays at 4 p.m. in the school auditorium starting March 1. Anyone interested in becoming a member or anyone else who would like to learn is invited to attend.

Saginaw Spirit Teacher Appreciation Night!
Come join your St. Paul Church and School family for a fun night at the Dow Event Center! The Saginaw Spirit will be recognizing the importance of schools and educators at the home game 7:05 p.m. on Friday, February 28th, and they want to encourage families to come and be a part of supporting their school and teachers. Tickets are all $9.00 for everyone 3 years old and up, and can be gotten directly from the Saginaw Spirit. Here's how it works:
  1. Go to this website: https://www.saginawspirit.net/groupsales
  2. Enter the username: teacher and the password: spirit
  3. Purchase your tickets which will be held at the Will Call window under your name.
  4. Make sure you put in the "Notes" section that you are from "St. Paul Lutheran - Frankenlust" so that they put all of our people in the same section together!
Easy Peasy. Get your tickets soon as the site is active right now until the 27th. Enjoy the game!

Auction Fundraiser 
Get ready for our auction fundraiser for the Ministry Center! Sunday, March 22, 4-6pm supper (free will donation) and silent auction, 6:00 Live Auction. Auction will be held in the school gym. 65” smart tv, cabin rentals, quilts, Epson printer, a Traverse City wine tour and tasting, cornhole games, and many, many more items up for bid. Come for supper-stay for the fun!
Registration Is Open For The 2020-2021 School Year
Congregation members and current school families may now enroll for the 2020-2021 school year! Registration will open to the community on March 1, 2020. A $75 preschool registration fee will reserve your child’s spot for next year. Information and enrollment forms are available in the school office. If you desire your child to receive a Christ-centered education, please stop in the office to enroll your child. If you would like a tour and other information, please call the school office at 989.684.4450 to make arrangements.

Scrip Gift Cards
Did you know St Paul sells gift cards to many places in the Tri City area like Meijers, Walmart (which can be used at Sams), Dicks, Cabela's, Speedway, Kohls, JCPenneys, Joann Fabric, Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans, Red Lobster, and so much more?!? These gift cards DO NOT cost you any extra money. How it works is St Paul earns a percentage from each card that we sell. It is an easy way to give money back to St Paul without costing you anything. Scrip cards are available at school all day Monday-Thursday and until 1pm on Fridays.

Call to Manistee
Lisa Stanley has decided to decline the call to Trinity Lutheran School in Manistee, Michigan, and to continue her ministry here at St. Paul.

Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations to the students who participated in today's spelling bee! Winners from each grade are listed in order of placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
1st Grade:
David Dent
Hunter Duffey
Josie Boven

2nd Grade:
Lukas Schlicker
Max Finney 
Ethan Matyas 

3rd Grade:
Marley Polzin 
Hayden Kusterer 
Noah Helmreich

4th Grade:
Remy Polzin 
Chase Wyman 
Olivia Matyas 

5th Grade: 
Kennedi Ritt
Alex Schlicker 
Maura Zeilinger

7th Grade:
Lillian Garcia 
Natalie List 

8th Grade:
Alina Damic 
Caroline Douponce 
Jake Appold

PTO Students of the Week
Congratulations to this week's Students of the Week—Ryker Kolberg, Remy Polzin, Dylan Switala!

Schedule for Parent-Teacher Conferences
The schedule is shown below. If you haven't scheduled a conference yet, please contact your child's teacher. Thanks!
Pee Wee Basketball Schedule
Team 1: Coach Matt Schlicker
Team 2: Coach Troy Duffey
Team 3: Coaches Ryan & Danielle Bach
February 21 & 27
March 6, 12, & 19
Practice 3-4:30 p.m.

March 7 Home Games
Team 1 8:30 a.m.
Team 2 9:15 a.m.
Team 3 10 a.m.

March 14 Games
Team 1 @ Zion, Auburn (Beaver) 10 a.m.
Team 2 @ St. John’s, Midland 9:15 a.m.
Team 3 @ Zion, Auburn (Beaver) 8:30 a.m.

March 21 Games
Team 1 @ Trinity, Monitor 10 a.m.
Team 2 @ Immanuel, Bay City 8:30 a.m.
Team 3 @ Immanuel, Bay City 10 a.m.

A & B Volleyball Schedule (Calendar Format Below)
A-Team: Coach Melanie Bourdow
February 24 & 25
Practice 4:30-6 p.m.

March 2 & 3
Practice 4:30-6 p.m.

March 5
Home Scrimmage vs. St. John’s, Midland 6:30 p.m.

March 9
Home vs. Zion, Beaver 6:30 p.m.

March 10
Practice 4:30-6 p.m.

March 12
Game @ Trinity, Monitor 6:30 p.m.

March 16
Game @ St. John’s, Midland 6:30 p.m.

March 17
Practice 3-4:30 p.m. (Note earlier time)

March 23
Game @ Zion, Bay City 6:30 p.m.

March 24
Practice 3-4:30 p.m. (Note earlier time)

April 6-8 (Changed from April 17-18)
Tournament

B-Team: Coaches Kelly Wyman & Rachel Abraham
February 24 & 25
Practice 3-4:30 p.m.

March 2 & 3
Practice 3-4:30 p.m.

March 5
Home Scrimmage vs. St. John’s, Midland 5:30 p.m.

March 9
Home vs. Zion, Beaver 5:30 p.m.

March 10
Practice 3-4:30 p.m.

March 12
Game @ Trinity, Monitor 5:30 p.m.

March 16
Game @ St. John’s, Midland 5:30 p.m.

March 20
Game @ St. John, Amelith 5:30 p.m. (B Team only)

March 23
Game @ Zion, Bay City 5:30 p.m.

March 26
Game @ Auburn Area Catholic 5:30 p.m. (B Team only)

April 8
Home vs. All Saints 5:30 p.m. (B Team only)
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