Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Preparing His lambs… Sharing His grace
Volume 12, Issue 25
"Called to Serve"
Verse: I Peter 4:10
February 24, 2021
NATIONAL LUTHERAN SCHOOLS" WEEK
Coming March 7-11, we are celebrating National Lutheran Schools' Week (NLSW)! Our school theme this year is, "Called to Serve" based on I Peter 4:10.  With that in mind, let's have a strong celebration in the following ways:

Monday, Zoom Day!- Fancy on the top, casual on the bottom ( pants required!)
Tuesday,– Servant Day- Dress like your favorite servant (Examples: Martin Luther King, Jr., Nurse, your Dad, etc...
Wednesday, School Spirit Day- Wear that green and white
Thursday, Tourist Day- Think of where you want to vacation and what you would wear while there. Will you look like a tourist or a native of the country? Your choice!
Friday, Freaky Friday- Crazy hair, mismatched clothes, and insane make up. We want to see it all! Let's go wild! (but no blood or vampire teeth)
Daylight Savings March 14th

 Spring Forward.

Turn your clocks forward one hour Saturday night!
Upcoming Events
MARCH
7-11 - National Lutheran Schools Week
14 - Daylight savings
26 - 3rd Qrtr ends
29-April 2 Spring Break
APRIL
5 - Return to school
March
Breakfast Menu
 Lunch Menu

2020-21 School Calendar-updated
Resources for online learning
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS:
Shop with Scrip!
Scrip Order form
Smile.Amazon.com
Good Shepherd’s Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/goodshepherdwi/
GSLS YouTube Channel
Click: HERE
Christmas Band Concert!
After many technically difficulties, the Christmas Band Concert is available for viewing.

If you love Christmas music feel free to listen. Just click on the link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrvQnn39bQQ 
The Art of Parenting

Art of parenting keys to intentional parenting:
  • Parents need higher goals than just having “good kids”.
  • Good behavior doesn’t always reveal a pure heart.
  • Be prepared to reward good behaviors and attitudes.

If you would like more information on these ideas email me at mgerlach@goodshepherdwi.org
Parent Corner!
Safe Families for Children Wisconsin 

Good Shepherd, in partnership with Safe Families for Children, is opening a chapter here in Watertown. This organization works to keep families together and children safe during times of crisis. The goal is to provide a safe place for children, keeping them out of the foster care system and reuniting the family back together after the crisis. There are many ways to be involved. 

  • Host Families are screened and approved by SFFC to host children for short periods of time (average length is 6 weeks, can range from 2 days to 1 year). 
  • Family Friends provide friendship and support to parents or host families through getting together, encouragement, transportation, hot meals, babysitting, etc. 
  • Resource Friends give tangible items to families such as groceries or cleaning goods as needed. 
  • Family Coaches walk alongside parents to help them reach their goals and support volunteers while in service. 

We will have an informational meeting on Thursday, March 18 at 6:30pm in the church. This will not commit you to anything only give you more information to make a prayerful decision.
Please contact Johanna Graham (jgraham@goodshepherdwi.org ), Michelle Gerlach (mgerlach@goodshepherdwi.org) , or Amy Gromowski (agromowski@goodshepherdwi.org) for more information.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Basketball Update
Congratulations to all the basketball teams on a successful season! Thank you to all the coaches, and to the parents and players.

Final team standings:
B Girls - 8 wins, 2 losses
B Boys - 6 wins, 4 losses
A Girls - 6 wins, 2 losses
A Boys - 8 wins, 0 losses. Undefeated!
AR CHALLENGE
Last week Read Read Read Let’s keep working hard, students!
3rd quarter Chapel Offerings
Haus of Peace
Haus of Peace "invests in the future of women and children by providing a safe environment, essential resources, various services, and loving innkeepers."

We will be having a classroom competition where we will collect paper plates, napkins, toilet paper, paper towels, and Kleenex. The class that brings in the most items now till the end of the quarter will earn a special snack!
Good Start students, Keep up the good work.
First load to Haus of Peace
Top 3 Classes
1st Place - Kindergarten with 254 Points
2nd Place - 3rd Grade with 222 Points
3rd Place - 4th grade with 104 Points
SUMMER SCHOOL thru Watertown
*At this time 4K and Elementary courses are only open to students enrolled in the WUSD.

6-8 Grade registration is open to all students in grades 6-8.

Please contact ristowa@watertown.k12.wi.us directly with any questions you may have.
Summer School Flyer
Register Now to Get Your First Choice of Dates

Click Here for LuWiSoMo Summer Youth Camps
This Week's Birthday:
March
2 - Evan Tegtmeier
Registration for
2021-22
 
Registration is now open enrollment to the public so if you haven't filled out the registration form for next year. Please do so your student's spot is saved.
Registration PDF
Financial Aid Available 2021-2022
For families who do not qualify for the Wisconsin Parent Choice Program, financial aid may still be available. Financial aid is awarded on an “as needed” basis. If you would like to apply for financial aid for the 2021-2022 school year, please stop by the school office for further information. April 30 is the deadline for ALL returning families to submit the online application through TADS.
Fourth Grade Snow people and cocoa cups
Principal Ms. Amy Gromowski agromowski@goodshepherdwi.org
 
Pastor Rev. David Groth dgroth@goodshepherdwi.org
Office Administration
Mrs. Heather McGuire hmcguire@goodshepherdwi.org

Mrs. Dee Kuhlman dkuhlman@goodshepherdwi.org
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