Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for February 17, 2006
Vol. 6, No. 25

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Don't forget that, in honor of Presidents' Day, there will be no school on Monday, February 20.

TOURNAMENT UPDATES
-Knighthawk Wrestling plays today (February 17) at 5:00 p.m. at Mound Westonka High School. This is a Section Team Tournament.
-Boys basketball will play on February 21 at 6:00 p.m. at Heritage.
-Girls basketball will play Cannon Valley Lutheran on February 21 at 7:00 p.m. here at CA-Bloomington. This is a 1A Subsection Playoff game.

THINK AUGUST!
Even in sub-zero temperatures, we look ahead to warmer days in August and the start of the new school year! Thanks to all of the families that have already returned their re-enrollment forms for 2006-07. Re-enrollment continues with the $100 registration fee until March 1; after March 1, the fee is $125.00. By this time all returning students should have also returned their schedule requests and four-year plans to Mrs. Kelzer. Thanks for helping us plan ahead by returning these items to the school as soon as possible.

SPRING FLING IS MARCH 18
The 10th Annual CA-Bloomington Spring Fling will offer something for everyone: silent and live auctions, great food, prizes, musical entertainment, fellowship, and a chance to celebrate and support the ministry of CA-Bloomington. The event takes place on March 18 at the Park Plaza Hotel (formerly the Wyndham) in Bloomington. The silent auction begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00. Dorothy Benham will provide musical entertainment, followed by the live auction. If you haven't received your invitation yet, expect it in the next day or two. For additional details, including a partial list of items up for auction, visit www.lutheranhighschool.com/lhsevents/springfling.cfm.

NEW ORLEANS INTERIM MEETS, NEEDS CAR TOPPER
The New Orleans Interim will have a meeting on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the school for parents and students. Also, the group going to New Orleans is in need of a car topper and large cooler for their trip. If you have one to loan, call the school office.

MINNESOTA SOUTH DISTRICT AID AVAILABLE
The Minnesota South District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is pleased to offer financial assistance to LCMS Lutheran high school students who intend to enter church work after college. More information on the District Student Aid is available from Marilee Schneider in the main office. Applications for this aid must be returned to the school by June 1, 2006.

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO BE A SPRING FLING DONOR OR VOLUNTEER
Have you thought about making a donation for the Spring Fling Auction? We're looking for live and silent auction items as well as cash donations! Donations can come from many places (local businesses, church groups, family, friends) and can come in all sizes and price ranges. The donation could be a large item such as a plasma TV, a smaller item like a gift certificate, or a theme basket. A donation form was included with the mid-quarter mailing and can also be downloaded at www.lutheranhighschool.com/downloads/SpringFlingDonation06.pdf. We also still need volunteers to help with a variety of tasks:
-soliciting donations
-calling to invite other CA-Bloomington patrons and parents
-decorating the room the day of the auction
-categorizing the items and set-up
-check-out after the auction
-clean up
If you'd like to help, please fill out the volunteer form online at http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB224XNWBWN4E . Or, for any auction-related questions, contact Chair Emily Aust ('00) at 612-790-1302 or emily@midwaydata.com or Shelley Novotny, Concordia Academy Director of Communications, at 651-484-8429, ext. 108 or shelley.novotny@concordiaacademy.com.

NORMANDALE HOSTS OPEN HOUSE
Normandale Community College will be hosting a Campus Open House next Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Attendees will have a chance to visit with faculty and staff to learn about degree program and course offerings, transfer programs, admission procedures, costs and financial aid, student life and organizations, and Post-Secondary Enrollment Options. There will be tours, refreshments, and door prizes. For more information and reservations, call 952-487-7432.

MHR GALA IS NEXT SATURDAY
Mt Hope-Redemption Lutheran School will hold its Winter Gala on Saturday, February 25, 5:00-9:00 p.m. on the east campus. This is a semi-formal event with dinner, entertainment, and silent and live auctions. For more details, visit www.mhreagles.com and click on the Winter Gala graphic.

SENIOR PHOTOS DUE
Senior yearbook photos were due February 15; however, they can still be turned in through the end of the month. On Tuesday, seniors will be receiving information about purchasing senior blocks, which are quarter-page sections in the yearbook in which a senior can place their own photos and text.

NEWS FROM PHYL
We have received an electric stapler and a baseball tee from the Campbell's Labels for Education Program. Our next goal is to earn points for a Spanish Reading Rod set. The electronic keyboard that we earned will be taken on choir tour. Thanks for helping collect our labels. Please turn in any Box Tops for Education that you may have at home. I will be turning them in on February 24. Anything turned in after February 24 will be credited for the next school year. -Phyl Mueller

MOMS IN TOUCH MOMENT
This week our group of moms prayed about God being our Victor. We prayed that our children know that "There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. Victory rests with the Lord" (Proverbs 21:30-31). We also prayed that our children will be wise in the use of their God-given gifts, talents, and abilities. If you have a moment you might pray the same for your child. -Debbie Heggemeier and Moms in Touch

CALENDAR


2/17/2006
5:00 PM KnightHawk Wrestling - Section Team Tournament at Mound Westonka H.S.

2/18/2006
Soccer Clinic
3:00 PM Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Holy Trinity at Heritage Christian (MCAA Tournament)

2/20/2006
No School: Presidents' Day

2/21/2006
6:00 PM Varsity Boys Basketball at Heritage Christian (1A Subsection Playoffs)
7:00 PM Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Cannon Valley Lutheran at CA-Bloomington (1A Subsection Playoffs)
7:00 PM Moms-in-Touch, 7-8 p.m. (Heggemeier Home)

2/22/2006
Late Start (8:15 a.m.)
7:00 PM New Orleans Interim Meeting

2/23/2006
12:00 PM Varsity Boys Basketball at MCAA Tournament-Consolation Finals

2/24/2006
7:00 PM Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Cannon Valley Lutheran (MCAA Tournament) at CA-Bloomington
Varsity Girls Basketball at 1A Subsection Playoffs
5:00 PM KnightHawk Wrestling - Individual Section Tournament at Minnehaha Academy

2/25/2006
Varsity Girls Basketball at 1A Subsection Playoffs
11:00 AM KnightHawk Wrestling - Individual Section Tournament at Minnehaha Academy

2/26/2006
Soccer Clinic

Remember, you can view and search our most up-to-date calendar at http://www.lutheranhighschool.com/lhscalendar/calendar_main.cfm .

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