Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Preparing His lambs… Sharing His grace
Volume 12, Issue 13
"Called to Serve"
Verse: I Peter 4:10
December 3, 2020
The Road to Bethlehem
 
Tired of missing out on traditional events because of COVID 19? So are we! Because we can’t have our regular Christmas program this year, we ‘ve gotten creative in finding a new way to share the Christmas message of our newborn Savior.

Mark your calendars! On Thursday, December 17th, we will host, “The Road to Bethlehem”.  All students K3-8th grade will act out the narrative of the account of Jesus birth as written in Luke 2 as you drive through the lower parking lot. Hear the story! See it in action! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to experience this miracle in a new way. We can’t wait to share this amazing story with you!
 
Because students will be working in their class groups, spectators will not be out of vehicles, and we are outdoors, we are totally compliant with CDC and Watertown Health Department regulations. Please watch your email and notifications from teachers for times (yet to be determined). Thank you in advance for your help with costuming. Please note that this is a required event for all students. 
SCRIP Cards
Shipped directly to you!
The RaisedRight App allows you to shop for scrip cards and then have them shipped directly to you. No waiting for the school to order and then get them to you.

Help fundraise with this convenient App.
Please call Heather McGuire with questions or email at hmcguire@goodshepherdwi.org.
RaiseRight App
THANK YOU!!!!!
Thank you to all who ordered from Pizza Ranch. We raised just over $438.00. Thank you!
Upcoming Events
DECEMBER
4 2nd qrtr mid-term
17 ROAD TO BETHELHEM
17 Virtual Band Concert (prerecorded)
24-31 Christmas Break
December
Breakfast Menu
 Lunch Menu

2020-21 School Calendar-updated
Resources for online learning
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS:
Shop with Scrip!
Scrip Order form
Smile.Amazon.com
Good Shepherd’s Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/goodshepherdwi/
GSLS YouTube Channel
Click: HERE
COVID and the Holidays
 
With an increase of positive COVID numbers projecting to increase between Thanksgiving through mid-January, please prepare for possible school closures and/or a shift to virtual learning for a short time. You can help us stay open by practicing social distancing and avoiding gatherings of people outside of your immediate household at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I know how difficult this is to stay away from family and friends at this time, but it truly is the best way you can help keep everyone healthy. Thank you for your efforts.
We need your
Celebration story!
We are collecting stories about how God is working through the pandemic and sharing to encore everyone.
Please answer one or all of the following questions. Click Here
Parent Corner! Coping With Emotions Part 4 "Could"
More thoughts from Danny Huerta from Focus on the Family.

“Could” is the most helpful of the words kids use to cope with emotions and circumstances. The power of this word allows for freedom and flexibility. It will enable a child to accept that some things are out of their control while knowing that life will still be okay, even when things don’t go as planned. Using the word could is an excellent way to help bring order to situations that may feel chaotic. “Could” helps refocus the child’s mind toward what he or she can control. 

Here are a couple of examples:
  • “My mom and dad could have stayed married, but they chose to get a divorce. I could still try to have a good relationship with both of them, or I could stay angry.” 
  • “My dad could have stayed but chose to leave the family. I could forgive him and engage in my own story, or I could stay angry and have difficulty in my relationships.” 

“Could” provides opportunities for our children to learn how to offer grace and forgiveness. It allows our children to stop striving for control of things that are not controllable.
For more information and resources visit Focus on the Family website at  https://www.focusonthefamily.com/?s=coping+with+emotions
Winter Clothes
It’s the time of year for loading up all the extra winter clothing! Please make sure to send your child to school in their winter coats, hats, mittens, and snow pants. The temperature is dropping and we want everyone to stay healthy and warm!
2nd quarter
Chapel Offerings
Hurricane Sally Relief
Our chapel offerings will support South Wisconsin District Disaster Response/Mercy Ministry Hurricane Sally relief.

This ministry sends volunteer teams to cities and regions impacted by natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, fires and tornados.
100% of our offerings will be used to rebuild families lives one house at a time affected by Hurricane Sally.
School App
If you haven't already please download the school app.
IOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1497135912
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n114355
This Week's Birthday:
December 6 - Savannah Frentzel
Half-Birthday:
June 1 - Kevin Hernandez
June 2 - Cesar Mayo
Holiday SCRIP Cards!

Hi GSLS families!

The holidays are a big fundraising time for our school, and this year you can raise money just by paying for your holiday shopping with gift cards!
  •  Earn 2.5% on gifts from Amazon
  •  Earn 4% when you pay off your Kohl’s card
  •  Earn 14% on your holiday outfits from GAP or Old Navy
  • You can even earn 4% when you’re buying holiday meal supplies at Pick and Save!
If you want to start raising easy money in-store, online, on-the-go, or on last-minute gifts, email me for our enrollment code so you can join today! School office at 920-261-2579 or hmcguire@goodshepherdwi.org

Want to learn more about scrip? Get more information here:https://www.shopwithscrip.com/
Amazon shopper?
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Good Shepherd Lutheran Schoolwhenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon. Same products, same prices, same Amazon Prime benefits. Same Login. Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com. 
Boxtop App
To ensure that earnings from email grocery receipts are properly credited to your account:
  • Make sure you have a Box Tops for Education account (you can create one via the Box Tops app or website)
  • Forward your email receipt to receipts@boxtops4education.com using the same email that's associated with your BTFE account
  • Box Tops will be credited within 1 business day and you can view your earnings in the MY EARNINGS section of the app or YOUR ACTIVITY section of the website
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
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