Principal's Message
Dear Christ Lutheran Students and Families,
Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
As we partner together throughout this year, and journey together through this church season of Lent, we remember that God 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!
We thank the Lord for all of the students and families who have indicated that they will be attending and participating in the 1st – 5th Grade Family Service this SUNDAY, MARCH 5th. The service begins at 10:30 AM. Students will not need to meet in their classrooms. They will sit with their families and will come forward when it is time to sing their songs. We look forward to seeing all of you who are able to attend. Thank you for supporting your children as they sing praises to the Lord and honor Him through the faithful use of their gifts and talents!
Speaking of “talents”, please note that we will be having an all-school talent show on May 18th. Please refer to the email you received about it for details, or to the hard copy that was sent home via your students regarding how to sign-up, etc.
We thank the Lord that Miss Redmond has graciously consented to have her dog, Penny, serve as Christ Lutheran’s therapy dog! Penny celebrated her birthday at CLCS this past Tuesday. Miss Redmond and Penny have successfully passed all the training and certification requirements necessary for Penny to serve as a therapy dog! More details will follow regarding how Penny will serve our school community!
Thank you to our DCE Tasha Mahshi for coordinating a special service day with Concordia University Irvine DCE interns and students preparing to be pastors on Tuesday, February 28. Our students in TK – 8th grade made Easter cards with them to be distributed to nursing home residents. Our students also enjoyed spending time with them at lunch and at recess!
Midquarter progress reports were issued this past Wednesday, March 1st. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
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 that the 2023-2024 school year tuition and fee schedules were emailed to you on Tuesday, February 14th. A summary of that information is outlined below:
· Please note that priority registration for returning students for the 2023-2024 is to be done online via Gradelink for students entering Grades 1 – 8.
· Parents of current students in K-5 were sent Gradelink login information this week. If you need assistance or have questions regarding navigating this process, please contact Samantha Fulton, our admissions director.
· Priority registration was February 20 – 24
· YOUR CHILD’S SPOT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED OR SAVED ONCE OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS.
· Open registration for students not currently enrolled began ON MARCH 1ST .
· If you do not register during priority registration, the registration fee goes up $100 after March 20th.
· PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ALREADY ANTICIPATE A WAITING LIST FOR KINDERGARTEN AND SIXTH GRADE FOR THE 2023-2034 SCHOOL YEAR, AND SOME OTHER GRADE LEVELS ALSO HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO REACH CAPACITY ONCE OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS.
Our PTL JOG-A-THON fundraiser assembly was held on Friday, February 24th.
THE JOG-A-THON is on FRIDAY, MARCH 10th. We pray that you will support your children and CLS through your participation! We have sponsors, prizes, and lots of fun plans for this special day! Proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward resurfacing the school playground. Thank you, PTL, for coordinating this event!
The Fruit of the Spirit for MARCH is PATIENCE. The Fruit of the Spirit Awards for PATIENCE and the ZAP awards for MARCH will be issued at the conclusion of our ALL-SCHOOL chapel on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29. Chapel begins at 8:35. You are cordially invited to attend any of our chapels.
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:
· FIONA (6): Thank you for honoring the LORD and CLCS through the use of your public speaking talents as you read a special selection from The Jungle Book at the film festival Grades 5 – 8 attended on Thursday.
· GIANNA(7): Thank you for your love for the Lord, for learning, and for others, and for the generosity and kindness. You are an amazing young lady!
· DANNY (3): Thank you for going the extra mile, demonstrating great attention, and for blessing your classmates through your leadership in PE!
· ACE (3): Thank you for your kindness in helping a friend to do their best!
“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
May the Lord bless and keep you this day, throughout this month, and always! May He fill you with his gifts of love, joy, hope, and peace now and always!
In Christ’s love and service,
Charlene Soon
Principal
