Principal's Message
Dear Christ Lutheran Students and Families,
Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
As we partner together throughout this year, and in this Easter season celebrate Christ’s victorious resurrection, we remember and thank God who loved us so much that He gave us Jesus, His Son, Who is the Savior and Light of the World. He calls, enlightens, equips, and unites us to proclaim this Good News to all and to share His LOVE, joy, hope, and peace. By His death and resurrection, we have forgiveness, life, and salvation through faith in Him.
Parents, I continue to thank the Lord and you for your partnership and prayers as we seek to support, encourage, and provide your children with a quality, Christ-centered education!
GRANDPARENTS/V.I.P. DAY!!
· We thank the LORD for the opportunity to have our beloved grandparents, grand friends, V.I.P.’s and guests join us today (4/28) for a time of fellowship, food, and fun!
· Thank you to all who joined us for our program in the sanctuary, and for participating in special projects and activities during your classroom visits!
· We were amazed to learn through our conversation with 8th grader Ricky’s grandmother, Shirley, that she has attended EVERY GRANDPARENTS’ DAY since he started at CLS with Miss Deanna in preschool TK! Likewise, Michelle Gregg mentioned that her parents have attended every Grandparents’ Day for Matthew (7) and Peter (8). We thank the Lord for making it possible for Ricky’s grandmother, Matthew and Peter’s maternal grandparents, and other grandparents to attend faithfully each year!
· Thank you and God bless all who stepped in to serve as honorary grandparents/grand friends for those who were not able to have a grandparent attend!
HISTORY FAIR NEWS:
· Thank you to our LORD, our hard-working students, supportive families, awesome teachers, and extraordinary judges who collaboratively made the 2023 History Fair held in our gym on THURSDAY, APRIL 27 such a blessing and success!
· Congratulations to our history fair winners for their outstanding projects and oral presentations!
· 1st Place for Historical Event Project: Ian (8) - “Chernoble”, Evan (7) – “Midway”, Brianna (6) – “The Great Depression
· 1st Place for Historical Person Project: Peter (8) – “Napoleon”, Ivy (7) - “Audrey Hepburn”, Eva (6) – “Einstein”
LEARNING FAIR INFORMATION:
· Our LEARNING FAIR and ICE CREAM SOCIAL will be held tonight: FRIDAY, APRIL 28, FROM 6 – 8 pm.
· Ice cream will be served via the kitchen serving window in the gym from 6 – 7 PM.
· You are welcome to eat your ice cream in the Quad. Ice cream will not be permitted inside the classrooms.
· Students must be accompanied by an adult.
· The playground, field, and blacktop will be closed for play by students.
· Classrooms will be open from 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
SPORTS NEWS:
· Our girls’ basketball team under Coach Tasha’s direction and our boys’s volleyball team under Coach Mike and Pam’s direction, are playing with perseverance and heart, and they demonstrate sportsmanship and teamwork as they learn and grow through their training, participation, and playing!
· Our teams will be playing against Pacific Lutheran on Wednesday, 5/3, and Country Day on Thursday, 5/4.
TALENT SHOW!!
· We pray you will be able to attend our talent show on THURSDAY, MAY 18th in the gym!
RE-ENROLLMENT/ENROLLMENT NEWS:
Thank you to all of you who have registered for the 2023-2024 school year during priority online registration for currently enrolled 2022-2023 students and incoming Kindergarten students. We sincerely appreciate your partnership with us for the coming school year!
Please note the following about registration and tuition financial assistance:
· Registration for returning students for the 2023-2024 is to be done online via Gradelink for students entering Grades 1 – 8.
· If you need assistance or have questions regarding navigating this process, please contact Samantha Fulton, our admissions director.
· If you did not register during the priority registration period (February 20-24) for current students, YOUR CHILD’S SPOT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
· IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED YOUR CHILD, THE REGISTRATION FEE WENT UP $100 BEGINNING ON MARCH 31ST.
· PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NOW A WAITING LIST FOR KINDERGARTEN. WE ANTICIPATE THAT WE MAY ALSO HAVE A WAITING LIST FOR SIXTH GRADE FOR THE 2023-2034 SCHOOL YEAR, AND THAT SOME OTHER GRADE LEVELS ALSO HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO REACH CAPACITY NOW THAT OPEN ENROLLMENT HAS BEGUN.
· If you are in need of tuition financial assistance for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete and submit your FACTS applications as soon as possible. Our target date for submission was by April 30, 2023. If you did not submit your application by the April deadline, please still do so if that is your need and intention.
· The committee has commenced meeting regularly to evaluate the FACTS data and applications now that registration has begun.
· If you have already begun this process, but have not provided some of the information for the submission to be listed as “verified”, please take the necessary steps to do so.
· The committee evaluates “verified” applications. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
The Fruit of the Spirit for MAY is GENTLENESS and SELF-CONTROL. The Fruit of the Spirit Awards for gentleness and self-control and the ZAP awards for MAY will be issued at the conclusion of our ALL-SCHOOL chapel on WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. Chapel begins at 8:35. You are cordially invited to attend any of our chapels.
Please note that the Father-Son Drive-in Barbecue scheduled for Friday, April 21st has been postponed and will be rescheduled due to a number of families expressing that they were interested, but unable to attend due to sports commitments elsewhere. An email was sent out last week to inform you of the change. Please stay tuned for further details. If you already paid for the event, we can either hold your payment in reserve for when it is rescheduled, or you can come to the office for a refund. Thank you for your understanding.
Our Mother-Daughter Art Event, “Paint a Llama with your Mama”, is set for Friday, May 5th, from 6 – 8 PM. If you plan to attend, you need to RSVP.
This week, I would like to acknowledge and commend the following students for all the ways they shine for Jesus and bless us at CLCS:
· ISABELLE (2): Thank you for being so kind and gracious in suggesting that you share Miss Susie, your honorary Grand Friend for Grandparents’ Day, with Kate! The love and compassion of Jesus shines in and through you!
· EVA 6): Thank you for being such a blessing to Norma, one of our church members! She had a wonderful time being your guest for Grandparents’ Day! You are truly a treasured gift and blessing from God, and your love for the Lord, for learning, and for others is sincerely appreciated!
· NATHAN (2): Thank you for serving the Lord and others with such joy and enthusiasm! You live, learn, and lead through Christ our Savior!
· RICKY (8): Thank you for being so helpful to your grandmother, Shirley, as she visited CLS on Grandparents’ Day! Thank you also for your hard work, patient and perseverant spirit, and the grace you extend to others daily.
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:3-6
“We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
CHRIST IS RISEN, INDEED! ALLELUIA!!
THANKS BE TO GOD!! HE GIVES US THE VICTORY THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST!
May the Lord bless and keep you this day and always! May He fill you with his gifts of love, joy, hope, and resurrection peace now and always!
In Christ’s love and service,
Charlene Soon
Principal
