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March 15, 2024

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Upcoming Dates:

MARCH

19-22 Chess Camp

26 Mayfest Planning Meeting 5:00

29 NO SCHOOL Good Friday

APRIL

1 Easter Monday, NO SCHOOL

18 K-7th grades school musical, 6:30 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

22-26 Grades 3-7 Standardized Tests (Iowa Test of Basic Skills)

MAY

4 MAYFEST!!

Wednesday Chapel Services:

Services are held every Wednesday at 8:20 am at Zion Lutheran Church. Visitors are welcome to attend! Our Chapel Services are streamed on the MLS Facebook page.

Chapel offerings for the 4th quarter will go to Shepherds Hill at the Crossroads

Mayfest Progress

Parents: Thank you for letting us know how you are able to help with Mayfest this year! As you saw in the yellow sheet that went home, there are so many ways to help with Mayfest. Even if you are unable to attend that night, there are many ways to assist in the planning and executing of the event.

We have a group of people interested in planning the decorations. WONDERFUL!! We'll get this group together to start making plans.

Other things to consider:

Assisting with check in: Registering guests, bidder tickets, etc.

Helping with check out: Helping guests pay via check or by card. (We would like to have three kiosks for this.)

Setting up the morning of the event: Usually from 9:00-12:00 that morning.

We know that it's not always possible for everyone to attend. As always, prayers for the success of this event are always appreciated!

Check out the bulletin board opposite the school office for some basic information about Mayfest. It really is GREAT event! :)

NEXT MAYFEST MEETING: Tuesday, March 26th 5:00. It's never too late to join us!

WE ARE GROWING!! Martin Luther School is taking applications for the position of 6^th grade teacher. If you have a true love of teaching, enjoy sharing Christ, and are up for the challenge of learning more about classical education, this is a position for you. This is a rather flexible position as we are accessing the gifts and talents of our teachers in the middle school grades and utilizing their individual strengths. We have a supportive team of teachers learning together as we continue to grow in our knowledge of the classical Christian philosophy of education. Interested applicants may email Principal Denise Wolfgram at wolfgram@lutherschools.org to receive an application or call the school office at 701-224-9070.

Martin Luther School is taking applications for the position of teacher in the full-day preschool classroom for 4-5 year old students. Enjoy teaching in a family-friendly, Christ-centered atmosphere with a supportive team of teachers! Applicants need to have a current ND teaching license. Interested applicants can go to the website to apply www.lutherschools.org, contact the school office at office@lutherschools.org, or call (701) 224-9070.

Camp Luther Registration is now open!!

Mrs. Wyatt is already planning events that involve reading, art, and math around a theme in science. Each week will include a field trip that coordinates with the theme.

WHO: Camp Luther is designed for students who will be entering Kindergarten-5^th grade in the fall of 24.

WHEN: Hours of operation are from 7:30-12:00.

June 10- July 26 (No Camp Luther July 3^rd-5^th)

HOW to register: Forms are available on the bulletin board outside the school office. Submit a completed form along with the registration fee to the school office.

COSTS:

Registration fee: $100.00 per child. This is non-refundable that secures your spot for your child in Camp Luther.

Cost for Camp: $600. This is due on the first day of camp.

Martin Luther School accepts cash or check, to be made payable to MLS. You can drop off your payment and registration form at the school office or mail it to: Martin Luther School, 413 East Avenue D, Bismarck, ND 58501.

WE ARE GROWING! Positions available!

6th GRADE TEACHER: Martin Luther School is taking applications for the position of 6^th grade teacher. If you have a true love of teaching, enjoy sharing Christ, and are up for the challenge of learning more about classical education, then consider this possibility. This is a rather flexible position as we are accessing the gifts and talents of our teachers in the middle school grades and utilizing their individual strengths. We have a supportive team of teachers learning together as we continue to grow in our knowledge of the classical Christian philosophy of education. Interested applicants may email Principal Denise Wolfgram at wolfgram@lutherschools.org to receive an application or call the school office at 701-224-9070.

FULL DAY PRESCHOOL TEACHER We are also taking applications for the position of teacher in the full-day preschool classroom for 4-5 year old students. Enjoy teaching in a family-friendly, Christ-centered atmosphere with a supportive team of teachers! Applicants need to have a current ND teaching license. Interested applicants can go to the website to apply www.lutherschools.org, contact the school office at office@lutherschools.org, or call (701) 224-9070.

CHESS CAMP Coming up!!

Tuesday, March19 -Friday March 22.

3:30-4:30

Led by "The Chess Guy," Todd Wolf.

1st grade on up.

$30 for the week, payable to Todd Wolf.

PARKING LOT UPDATE:

The frost, along with some damage from the recent snow removal process has wreaked quite a bit of havoc on the south entrance parking lot. Until further notice, please use either the EAST (ABC CARE) or NORTH entrances for pick-up and drop-off. For parents who would like to accompany their children into the school, we do have a parking lot across the street by the east entrance for you to use. We apologize for the inconvenience!

ALL-SCHOOL MUSICAL!!! (Grades K-7)

April is just a stone's throw away, so mark this one your calendars, parents of students in kindergarten-7th grade.

Thursday, April 18

6:30 PM

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Winter coat? Jacket? Sweatshirt? T-shirts?

Because of our fickle weather and sometimes cooler classrooms, it's helpful for your child to have a lighter jacket/sweatshirt/ sweater option available for those warmer days outside, as well as cooler days while inside. Sometimes a t-shirt is just too cool to wear these days in the classroom, so to help your child be comfortable, we encourage you to provide a long-sleeved option or sweatshirt.

Likewise, we may have "winter coat weather" in the morning for recess, and "sweatshirt weather" in the afternoon or after school. Having a lighter coat option will prepare us for our lovely, ever-changing ND weather!

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