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, journey together through Lent, and prepare with hope and anticipation to celebrate Christ’s victorious resurrection on Easter, 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!
Please note that school has been dismissed on March 30 and 31 at noon to afford you the opportunity to have Parent-Teacher Conferences.
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:
· 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 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 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 preferably as soon as possible or by April 30, 2023. 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.
DUE TO RAIN on March 10th, the JOG-A-THON WAS RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST.
· Students, thank you and God bless you for jogging for Jesus!
· Thank you and God bless you, parents, families, and friends, for your support of our students and CLS through your participation and pledges! Thank you and God bless you, PTL and volunteers, for your hard work, teamwork, and generous giving of time and talents. Thank you and God bless you, sponsors, for your generosity and support!
· Thank you and God bless you, Jog-a-thon Chair Jenna Campbell, for coordinating this event!
· THANK YOU AGAIN TO ALL THE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE WORKED SO HARD IN SECURING PLEDGES!! PLEDGES TO DATE HAVE EXCEEDED OUR GOAL OF $25,000! Thanks be to GOD!
· Proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward resurfacing the school playground and supporting other educational endeavors and programs.
· A Jog-a-Thon Pep Rally was led by our DCE Tasha and the Student Council Thursday afternoon, March 30th. It was a great time of school spirit, fun, and fellowship!
Please note the following regarding important dates after the Jog-a-Thon:
· Lap totals will be sent home on Monday, April 3.
· Pledges will be due by Tuesday, April 4.
· The PRIZE ASSEMBLY is on Thursday, April 6 (8:35 AM) in the church.
The Fruit of the Spirit APRIL is GOODNESS. The Fruit of the Spirit Awards for GOODNESS and the ZAP awards for APRIL will be issued at the conclusion of our ALL-SCHOOL chapel on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26. Chapel begins at 8:35. You are cordially invited to attend any of our chapels.
Congratulations to Chase T. in 3rd grade was baptized in our March 29th chapel. Congratulations to Fiona (6) who will be baptized on Saturday. Bella (6), her brother Ramone, and her uncle also are planning to be baptized soon, too! May God bless each of you as you receive the blessings God offers you through baptism!
Please note:
· There is NO CHAPEL on WEDNESDAY, April 5 of Holy Week (April 3-7).
· Chapel will be held at 11:15 AM on MAUNDY THURSDAY.
· There is NO SCHOOL on GOOD FRIDAY, April 7.
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:
· ISOLDE (6): Thank you for kindly giving of your time and talents to help Mrs. Nicholson! You are a blessing!
· LUKE (1): Thank you for your love for learning and for others. Congratulations on a great 3rd Quarter and on your continued progress and success in reading!
· MASAKI (4): Thank you for consistently demonstrating a sincere love for the Lord, for learning, and for others! Keep up the good work and God bless you always!
· MARK (5): Thank you for demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit, PATIENCE! Congratulations and God’s blessings to you now and always. I thank the Lord for all the ways He is helping you to learn and grow at CLCS!
“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
