NOVEMBER

November 21-25...Thanksgiving Break

November 28...3rd-8th Busch Stadium

November 28..Academic Meet-Messiah

November 29...Chick-fil-A Lunch

November 30...K-8 Advent Dinner and Service

DECEMBER

December 3...Early Childhood Christmas

December 5...Academic Meet-HOME

December 12...Academic Meet-Green Park

December 14..All School Chapel and Christmas Tree Stroll

December 16...Chick-fil-A Lunch

December 21...Christmas Celebration

December 22-Jan 3...Christmas Break,

NO SCHOOL, NO ESC

December 31- Children's New Year's Eve Party for Families - 10 a.m.-noon

"O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!" Psalm 107

During this season of thanksgiving, we often take time to reflect upon the many blessings that God has showered upon us. Your children have done this in their classrooms throughout these past couple of weeks, and this week Pastor Barto, Harrison's dad (Baneck-Pre3), led chapel and shared a message about being thankful for all things, including his favorites like his hat, coffee mug, action figure, and blanket!

I pray that as you gather together this week  with your family and loved ones that you have some time to find God's blessings in your life. I know that at times life is hard in this sinful world, but the greatest blessing that we can be thankful for this season is that God sent His one and only Son into the world so that whoever believes in Him, will not die, but will have everlasting life in heaven with Him!

God's blessings and have a wonderful break!

Linda Dehn

JUST A REMINDER! KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME WHEN HE/SHE IS SICK!

Please use these guidelines, which are

based on St. Louis County health 

guidelines, in deciding whether a child who is suspected of being ill should

come or return to school. 

Students with vomiting, diarrhea, or fever above 99.6 F (prior to being given fever reducers of any sort) in the morning or

 100 F in the afternoon are not eligible to attend school.

 Students must be free of symptoms (that is, no fever, vomiting, or diarrhea) for 24 hours before returning to school.

 When taking a child to  the doctor, it is

 helpful to bring a note to school from 

the doctor to show the child has been 

directly under the doctor’s care for the

 given time­ period.

 Students with COVID or directly

 exposed to COVID must quarantine

 according to current CDC guidelines.

Thank you for helping us keep our

 students and staff healthy.  We

 appreciate your cooperation. 

K-8 SINGING - NOVEMBER 30 ADVENT SERVICE

On Wednesday, November 30 the K-8 students will participate in the first Advent service of the year. The service begins at 7 p.m. (Please response via SchoolCues about your child's attendance.)

Prior to the service the Sunday morning Bible class will be hosting the Advent supper from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The PTL will be supplying pizza for the dinner and the Bible study will be bringing salads and desserts. Please join us for both. (Please RSVP via SchoolCues.)

PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS SERVICE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 10 a.m.

Join us in the Activity Center as the preschool students share the message of the birth of Jesus. They will be leading us in the service, "This is My Son." Following the service we will have a time for fellowship and will be serving donuts and pastries sponsored by the Parent Teacher League (PTL.) Santa is also scheduled to be in attendance.

Please RSVP with number of adults and chidren attending so that we may plan accordingly.

MO Scholars — Missouri District — The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

The Missouri District has been approved as an Educational Assistance Organization under the State of Missouri – Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Tax Credit Program. Under this program, taxpayers will be able to direct qualified dollars to the scholarship program and receive tax credits for their participation.

mo.lcms.org

MO Scholars Update

Have you directed a portion of your State Tax dollars to help fund scholarships for Lutheran Schools? Have you shared the exciting news with others about directing their tax dollars? If not, it is not too late to do so! Every dollar is going to support students in need and the Missouri District needs your help to get 87 qualified and waiting students over the finish line by December 31, 2022. Your support will help children in 23 Lutheran Schools learn about Jesus! Can you think of a better way to spend your tax dollars? https://mo.lcms.org/mo-scholars/

EXTENDED SCHOOL CARE - Please remember to check School Cues for your ESC balance. Payments can be made online or by sending a payment inside your child's Friday folder by cash or check.

DRESS CODE REMINDER

As the weather turns cooler and we transition to warmer clothing, please keep in mind that only specific shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, and quarter-zips (OSL logo only from Dot the I) may be worn indoors.

Also, remember about belts, socks, long sleeve shirts, and plain leggings.

The dress code may be found in the Document Box on SchoolCues for review. The websites for purchases are not correct, but the policy is accurate. The dress code is reviewed at the end of every school year and approved by the School Board.

After break whenever an item being worn does not meet the dress code, a notice will be sent home via SchoolCues -Incident Reports. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Dehn.