CA-Bloomington Update for February 24, 2006

Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for February 24, 2006
Vol. 6, No. 26

INTERIM WEEK IS ALMOST HERE
Don't forget that third quarter ends on Friday, March 3, and Interim Week runs March 6-10. There is no school on March 13. Fourth quarter starts on March 14, and third quarter grades will be sent out late that week. Please remember that all accounts need to be current in order for grades to be sent out.

TOURNAMENT UPDATES
-Friday, 2/24: Lancer girls basketball plays Randolph at Austin High School at 8:00 p.m. This is a Quarter-Finals Section 1A West game. If the girls win, they will advance to to the Section 1A West Semi-finals to be played on Monday, 2/27, at 8:00 p.m. at the Mayo Auditorium in Rochester vs. the winner of the Bethlehem Academy/MSAD game.
-Tuesday, 2/28: Lancer boys basketball plays Southland at Adams at 7:00 p.m. This is a First-Round Section 1A West game.
If the boys win on 2/28, they will advance to the Section 1A West Quarter-Finals to be played on Friday, 3/3, at St. Olaf College in Northfield vs. New Life Academy.

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 UPDATE
The Spring Fling Auction is quickly approaching! Tickets are now on sale! RVSP forms can be downloaded at http://www.lutheranhighschool.com/lhsevents/springfling.cfm . You may also call the main office at 952-854-0224. We look forward to seeing you there! Also, we are still looking for volunteers and donations! Specific donations that we are looking for include: empty baskets or theme baskets, fishing equipment, airline tickets, golf equipment, gift certificates, kid-related items, jewelry, tools, weekend getaways, family-related items. If you can donate any of these items or any items not listed, we would greatly appreciate it! We are also looking for volunteers to help make phone calls to invite CA-Bloomington parents, alumni and patrons! If you have any questions please contact Chair Emily Aust ('00) at 612-790-1302 or email her at
emily@midwaydata.com. You may also contact Shelley Novotny, Concordia Academy Director of Communications, at 651-484-8429, ext. 108 or email her at shelley.novotny@concordiaacademy.com.

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.

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.

SENIOR PHOTOS DUE
Senior yearbook photos were due February 15; however, they can still be turned in through the end of the month. This week, seniors received information about purchasing senior blocks, which are quarter-page sections in the yearbook in which a senior can place their own photos and text. Cost is $35. Senior block items are due March 1.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MARCH 22 COLLEGE FAIR
Coming Wednesday, March 22: Visit all the MN SCU state universities in one place! A student/parent mini college fair and open house will be offered at the Holiday Inn, Bloomington (1207 W. 94th St.). This is a terrific chance to meet admissions counselors from the various state colleges and universities, get specific financial aid questions answered, pick up an application, and take a mini-tour of several great state opportunities for advanced learning. Represented will be: Bemidji State University, Metropolitan State University, Minnesota State University-Mankato, Moorhead State University, Southwest Minnesota State University, St. Cloud State, and Winona State. If you need more information, contact Mrs. Kelzer at ext. 302.

NEWS FROM PHYL
Next week PFA will receive a check of $116.88 for 36 used cell phones. Thanks for bringing in the phones. You DO make a difference!!! -Phyl Mueller

MOMS IN TOUCH MOMENT
This week for Moms in Touch we prayed about God being our Miracle Worker. We looked up Bible verses that were about everything God created and all the great works of the Lord. We prayed that our children will "believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing they may have life in his name" (John 20:31). If you have a moment you might pray the same for your child. -Debbie Heggemeier and Moms in Touch International

CALENDAR

2/24/2006
5:00 PM KnightHawk Wrestling - Individual Section Tournament at Minnehaha Academy
8:00 PM Varsity Girls Basketball 1A Subsection Playoffs vs. Randolph at Austin H.S.

2/25/2006
11:00 AM KnightHawk Wrestling - Individual Section Tournament at Minnehaha Academy

2/26/2006
1:00 PM Soccer Clinic

2/27/2006
8:00 PM Varsity Girls Basketball at 1A Subsection Playoffs at Mayo Auditorium, Rochester

2/28/2006
7:00 PM Moms-in-Touch, 7-8 p.m. (Heggemeier Home)
7:00 PM Varsity Boys Basketball 1A Subsection Playoffs-1st Round vs. Southland at Adams

3/1/2006
Late Start (8:15 a.m.)
7:15 AM Student Council Meeting

3/2/2006
Class Meetings after Chapel
KnightHawk Wrestling - State Tournament at Excel
Varsity Boys Basketball at 1A Subsection Playoffs-Quarterfinals

3/3/2006
End of Third Quarter (42 Days)
KnightHawk Wrestling - State Tournament at Excel
Varsity Boys Basketball at 1A Subsection Playoffs-Semifinals

3/4/2006
KnightHawk Wrestling - State Tournament at Excel
Soccer Clinic
Varsity Girls Basketball at Section 1A Final

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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