Comet Connection

Hello Emmaus Family! This last week was a busy one as we have worked very hard to update our Covid protocols and keep our students, staff, and families safe. Faith over Fear is my new motto--sometimes it can be scary to think about getting a positive Covid test or it can be scary trying something new, but when we have faith it drives out that fear. Every day the staff prays together before school and we always pray for the continued safety of our students and their families.

Starting next Tuesday, January 18th, Emmaus will provide free Covid-19 testing for students. This is optional and will only be done with parental consent. Please check your emails throughout the week for more information on how to register and sign up for testing. The time is set for 2-4 pm in the multi-purpose room. Depending on how many students are being tested that day we might run into after-school time. We will let you know if this is the case and you will not be charged for daycare. Please note the following:

The testing is for students and staff only--not families.
Parents will have to give consent to have their student tested, this is not required
The results are kept confidential and are sent through Heluna Health Care's system to the parents.
They are trying to deliver the test kits as soon as possible so that we can offer testing even before January 18th
These tests are the rapid result antigen tests so results will come back within 15-30 minutes. They also have backup PCR tests that they can administer that take 24 hours for results.
They will have a staff of about 3-5 people to administer and collect results.
A few of our staff members will be trained on how to test in case a student or staff member needs to be tested on another day.
This is an added measure of ensuring that our students, staff, and families are kept safe. We will send more information soon.

Pupil Free Day this Friday

This Friday, January 14th, is a pupil free day. There is no school for students and no EDC will be available. The teachers and staff will be meeting and working on our upcoming Accreditation Visit.

Next Friday, January 21st is a minimum day. Dismissal is at 12:00 and we will have EDC available.

Click here for our January Calendar

Chess Club is back! This program is a great way for kids to have fun, improve in chess, and make new friends. Many chess players and students desire knowledge and improvement. With the proper instructor and lessons, they can learn more quickly. They need feedback provided by professionals. Key to becoming better players is a coach or teacher. We provide ways to learn while having fun!

The course will be taught on campus from January 28, 022-April 29, 2022. Days scheduled off: Feb. 18th, April 15th, and April 22. Minimum day schedule: Feb 4th, March 25th, and April 8th (Class is at 12:45 pm)

Chess Club starts January 28th. Classes are on Fridays. All grades are welcome! Tuition is $163. Flyers/Sign up sheets went home today. If you need another copy please let Ms. Mullen know.

You can still sign up for soccer if your student is in grades K-3!

MAP Growth Standardized Winter Testing begins this week.

A few of our classes have begun our standardized testing. You will get results after the testing period has closed.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Next Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no school and no EDC.

To learn more about why we celebrate or ways to teach your child about MLK, click here for a great article: Martin Luther King Jr

We had a wonderful Spirit Time this morning led by Mrs. Hart and the 3rd graders--and we all learned about EPIPHANY!

The new year brings with it hope, but also fresh worries, too.

What will this new year look like?

How will my kids do in school?

When will things truly feel like they’re back to normal instead of a watered-down version of the way things used to be?

Will I be enough for my kids?

Will this be the year I truly start taking care of myself?

How will I get everything done?

Things may feel pretty uncertain right now, but what we can do is focus on the inner world of mental health. Today, let’s talk through a few goals we might carry into the new year to bolster us as parents and people:

Mental Health Goal 1: Take care of yourself every day.

Do something that makes you feel cared for every day.

Mental Health Goal 2: Create a safe space in your home.

Grab some figurative caution tape and declare a spot (or a whole room!) in your home completely off-limits.

Mental Health Goal 3: Establish a rest-time routine.

Everybody needs a little time away, now more than ever. Choose a specific time of day and call it rest time for all ages.

Our hope is you’ll find a few doable mental health goals you can latch onto for the coming year. After all, we’re better parents to our kids when we take care of ourselves. For more mental health goals, here's a link to the full article on our website.

Christmas Musical Memories! It may seem so far away, but we are so thankful that we got to celebrate Christmas together as we prepared for the King of our Hearts to come and stay!

2nd Graders at the Christmas musical!

3rd Graders at the Christmas musical!

4th Graders at the Christmas musical!

5th Graders at the Christmas musical!

6th Graders at the Christmas musical!

7th Graders at the Christmas musical!

8th Graders at the Christmas musical!

Don't Forget to SMILE!

As you continue to purchase things on amazon, don't forget to go to smile.amazon.com and designate Emmaus First Evangelical Lutheran Church as your charity!

Emmaus Lutheran School's

Comet Commitment of the Week

Comet Commitment of the week: Community

How can we serve our community while being "socially distanced?" Well, each week our students have the opportunity to give chapel money to a great cause. Have your student work to get that money instead of just handing it to them. This is a great way to learn how to sacrifice for others.

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