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The Purple Note

April 20, 2024

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Upcoming Dates:

APRIL

22 NO SCHOOL Professional Development

23-26 Grades 3-7 Standardized Tests (Iowa Test of Basic Skills)

MAY

4 MAYFEST!!

6 "Moving Forward" Forum 6:30

JUNE

1 Application for tuition assistance deadline

Wednesday Chapel Services:

Services are held every Wednesday at 8:20 am at Zion Lutheran Church. Visitors are welcome to attend! Our Chapel Services are streamed on the MLS Facebook page.

Chapel offerings for the 4th quarter will go to Shepherds Hill at the Crossroads

Learn more about the camps available at

https://www.shretreat.org/

Middle School Forum

Sports....

Technology.....

Staffing....

Space.....

Beyond?...

Moving Forward

We are excited and encouraged to be able to offer the middle school once again to our Martin Luther families. As we make this next move, we realize that there are new hurdles we need to overcome and needs to meet. We want to assure you that we are offering the best education that we can for your child as they move forward into the middle school years.

Areas of concern include:

Technology: While the classical model appreciates the pencil and paper aspect of writing, we realize we would be remiss if we did not prepare our students for how to use technology, to navigate their way comfortably with schoolwork on line, how to keyboard, etc. These are vital skills for our students to acquire as we move forward in education, even while using the classical model.

Extracurricular activities: We are once again in the cooperative agreement with Bismarck Public Schools wherein our 7^th and 8^th graders can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, primarily sports, with the public-school teams. Also, this isn’t JUST sports-related. There are opportunities for qualifying middle school students to participate in state wide musical events or receive other forms of recognition for their achievements.

Staffing: This is a challenge in every school. We want our parents to be aware of how we plan to meet this need.

Space: When we offered the middle school grades in the past, we did not have the two full-day preschools. Consequently, our classroom space is limited. We have ways to address that!

Beyond Middle School? Believe it or not, there is discussion going on right now regarding the possibilities of education beyond middle school for our MLS students!

You are invited to a forum on May 6th at 6:30 (location TBD) for an opportunity to talk about these issues, how they are being addressed, and what other needs that you may have. Communication on all these topics is so important, and we need to all be on the same page as we move forward.

It is amazing how our Lord works through us-- school, parents, staff, board members, congregations-- all of us, through these challenges. It isn't always easy, but we know that He definitely has a plan for us!

Moments from Martin Luther School's All-School Musical

The Rock Slinger and His Greatest Hit

TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

The finance committee is currently taking tuition assistance applications for the 23-25 school year. Even if you have received tuition assistance in the past, you will need to reapply for the upcoming school year. Look for the tuition assistance application through the TADS program.

MAYFEST 24

You wont want to miss it!

Enjoy....

the talents of auctioneer and entertainer, Jonathan Larson,

the beautiful view from the Bavendick Stateroom

wonderful fellowship in support of classical Lutheran education!

MAYFEST ITEMS ARE COMING IN!

We are getting more and more items added to for our silent and live auction, and our classroom creations are under construction! We can't wait to share with you these wonderful treasures that will be up for bid at MAYFEST 24!

Tickets are available online, or can be arranged through the office. May 4th is fast approaching! You will not want to miss this spectacular event!

Camp Luther Registration is now open!!

Mrs. Wyatt is already planning events that involve reading, art, and math around a theme in science. Each week will include a field trip that coordinates with the theme.

WHO: Camp Luther is designed for students who will be entering Kindergarten-5^th grade in the fall of 24.

WHEN: Hours of operation are from 7:30-12:00.

June 10- July 26 (No Camp Luther July 3^rd-5^th)

HOW to register: Forms are available on the bulletin board outside the school office. Submit a completed form along with the registration fee to the school office.

COSTS:

Registration fee: $100.00 per child. This is non-refundable that secures your spot for your child in Camp Luther.

Cost for Camp: $600. This is due on the first day of camp.

Martin Luther School accepts cash or check, to be made payable to MLS. You can drop off your payment and registration form at the school office or mail it to: Martin Luther School, 413 East Avenue D, Bismarck, ND 58501.

WE ARE GROWING! Positions available!

FULL DAY PRESCHOOL TEACHER We are also taking applications for the position of teacher in the full-day preschool classroom for 4-5 year old students. Enjoy teaching in a family-friendly, Christ-centered atmosphere with a supportive team of teachers! Applicants need to have a current ND teaching license. Interested applicants can go to the website to apply www.lutherschools.org, contact the school office at office@lutherschools.org, or call (701) 224-9070.

Winter coat? Jacket? Sweatshirt? T-shirts?

Because of our fickle weather and sometimes cooler classrooms, it's helpful for your child to have a lighter jacket/sweatshirt/ sweater option available for those warmer days outside, as well as cooler days while inside. Sometimes a t-shirt is just too cool to wear these days in the classroom, so to help your child be comfortable, we encourage you to provide a long-sleeved option or sweatshirt.

Likewise, we may have "winter coat weather" in the morning for recess, and "sweatshirt weather" in the afternoon or after school. Having a lighter coat option will prepare us for our lovely, ever-changing ND weather!

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