It was great to see the community celebrate Field Day at the Elementary Campus today. I want to share a big shout out to Nancy Knost for organizing the day and to all our parent volunteers. You all are a tremendous blessing to our CCLS community. Thank you for your serving leadership!
Our teams are working diligently to ensure that all our students, including those sick and in quarantine, can have a proper celebration and end to the school year. More information will be coming from our school leaders over the next few days.
One of the strengths of CCLS is that we are part of a much larger Christian community that shares our mission to transform lives through Christ-centered education. This week we were blessed to receive news that the Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) is providing over $27,000 in tuition support for our families who applied for aid. We give thanks for LESA’s partnership in the Gospel. If you have any questions about a LESA scholarship, please contact our Director of finance, Carrie Duesenberg at cduesenberg@ccls-stlouis.org.
Have a great week in the Lord!
Matt Hoehner
Executive Director
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UPCOMING DATES
Last Day of School Picnic May 28
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...Early Childhood... ECE Parents - just a reminder that our last day of school is Friday, May 28th. All ECE classes will dismiss at 11:45am. There will be no afternoon classes or aftercare that day. Please join us for the Last Day of School Picnic at Kirkwood Park from 11:30am-1:30pm! We hope to see you there!
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...Elementary... Our beloved kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Suzanne Braun will be retiring from teaching at the end of this school year. Mrs. Braun has been sharing the love of Jesus with children in Lutheran schools for 43 years! She has taught in schools in Illinois, Michigan, Texas and now for six years at Christ Community Lutheran School. God has truly blessed His lambs through her ministry! Mrs. Braun has plans to travel, to work in her gardens, to take long walks with her dog, Downton, and to catch up on her reading. We will truly miss her smiling presence at the elementary campus. We love you, Mrs. Braun!
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...Middle School... Thank you teachers for the time, effort, creativity, and energy given to create middle school class field trips this year. What a blessing this is for the students! Your work is appreciated!
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Closing Chapel
This year we will have two Closing Chapel services due to the number of students we have and space limitations. One service will be held at the Elementary Campus and another at our Middle School Campus, both similar in content. Since parents cannot attend Closing Chapel this year, we will live stream the Middle School service on Friday, 5/28 at 9:45am for parents and other family members to view. The live stream can be viewed here.
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We are very excited to once again gather together as a school community to celebrate the last day of school with a picnic at Kirkwood Park. The picnic will be held from 11:30a-1:30p RAIN or SHINE! Join us at the Sugar Creek & Lions Pavilions and nearby picnic sites, located between the tennis courts and playground. Look for the red balloons!
You are invited to order a boxed lunch or bring your own food. Boxed lunch will be catered from Viviano's and will cost $8 (directly billed through TADS for your convenience). These preordered lunches will be available onsite at the picnic rain or shine. Order no later than Monday, May 24th.
There will be a yummy treat after lunch for all to help kick off summer! Please RSVP even if you are bringing your own lunch.
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To the parents of students in 3rd-8th grade:
The students in grades three through eight have completed three rounds of the Northwest Evaluation Assessment during this school year. Next week you will receive an email message with general information about the NWEA program including links to resources that will help you understand the scores. In your child's report card you will receive a printout with your student's growth report. The report cards will be mailed during the week of June 7th. If you have any specific questions or concerns, please contact Katie Foristal, kforistal@ccls-stlouis.org or 314-378-7779.
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Charger Basketball Camps!
The CCLS Chargers athletic department will once again host basketball camps this summer! The coaches of our basketball teams, Clint Adler and Ed Hogan, will be running the camps along with other coaches and alumni players. Sign up below!
The camp fee is $65, which includes a t-shirt. Fees will be charged to TADS. The grade represent the grade your student will be entering in the 2021-2022 school year. If you have any questions, email Clint Adler at cadler@ccls-stlouis.org.
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Boy's Camps
Week of July 26-30
- 5th-6th grade - 8-11am
- 7th-8th grade - 12-3pm
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Girl's Camps
Week of August 2-6
- 3rd-5th grade - 8-11am
- 6th-8th grade - 12-3pm
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Charger Camp Updates!
We have made a few changes to themes for some of the weeks for Charger Camps:
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Holiday week is now Space Week (June 14-18th)
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Storybook week is now Trains & Railroads Week (July 12-16th)
Charger Camps will be held at the Kirkwood Campus for students entering grades 1-5. Camps will run each week from June 7th-July 30th from 8:00am-2:00pm with options to choose the week(s) you prefer! Extended care is available until 5:30pm and an additional cost of $60 per week.
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SCRIP Program
This week was the last SCRIP order of this school year! Over the summer, our school leadership team will look into alternative ways to do SCRIP to figure out how or if we will be continuing with the program next year. For those of you who have used this program in the past and currently, thank you for participating and making it such a successful program throughout the years. Sherry has enjoyed working with you and the program for 15+ years. If you have any further questions or comments about SCRIP, please email Sherry Jokerst at Scrip@ccls-stlouis.org.
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Concordia Lutheran Church Events
Family Outdoor day at Concordia - Saturday, June 5th from 10:00-11:30am
Come join us and invite another family for outdoor fun in Concordia's parking lot! Bring children’s bikes, trikes, and scooters to ride around our two tracks set up in the parking lot and enjoy a free family event with activities, treats and more.
For children 1 year old - 5th grade and their families.
Concordia's Family VBS - July 12-15 from 6:15pm-7:45pm
Family VBS will include an exciting Rally in the Concordia Center with songs, a Bible lesson, activities, and more! Each night will conclude with activities including crafts, games, and creating Truth Bags to give away and share the Gospel of Jesus with others!
For children 3 years old -5th grade (2021-2022) and children and youth with special needs. You are more than welcome to invite a friend to VBS! Register them with your family/group when you sign up.
Virtual VBS, June 12-15
Virtual VBS will provide online videos and resources for your family to do in your own home and at your own convenience! Supplies will be provided and will be available for pick up at Concordia.
Virtual VBS for Children and Youth with Special Needs - July 12-15
Virtual VBS will provide online videos and resources for your family to do in your own home and at your own convenience! Supplies will be provided and will be available for pick up at Concordia. Register at https://ckhome.org/connect/children/
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Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens Events
Rocky Railway - Vacation Bible School 2021, June 21 - 25, 9:00am-11:30am
Register Now!
This year we will offer two options for VBS: an in-person option (spaces are limited so register now!) and an at-home option (participants will receive a bag with all the supplies needed). Check out this video. Middle School, High School, and Adult Volunteers will be needed for in-person VBS and behind-the-scenes pre-work. Sign up now to reserve your spot HERE.
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We're Hiring!
Looking to be more involved at school next year?
Are you interested in a way to increase your involvement inside school next year? CCLS offers multiple part-time staff positions. These are a great way to become involved and earn a little income, too. Great opportunities to fit every schedule!
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Mornings (M-F) | 8am-1pm | Elementary Teachers Aide
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Mornings (M-F) | 9am-1pm | Food Service (Lunchroom) Worker
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Afternoons (M-F) | 12pm-6pm | Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
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Schooldays (MWF or T/Th.) | 8am-4pm | Early Childhood Fellow (Floater)
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Midday (M-F) | 11am-1pm | Middle School Lunch/Recess Aide
To learn more about any of these positions, contact Jessica Anderson, Director of HR, at 314-822-7774 or janderson@ccls-stlouis.org.
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