Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for March 9, 2007
Vol. 7, No. 27

INTERIM WEEK IS HERE!
Third quarter ends today (Friday, March 9). Interim Week is March 12-16, and in addition to groups meeting on-campus throughout the week, students and teachers will be traveling to Texas and Missouri. On-site classes begin at 9:00 a.m., and end times vary by class. Please keep all of our special classes and tours in your prayers this coming week. We pray for good health, safe travel, excitement in new experiences, and fellowship of students and staff. Parents, thank you for your support of this program! Remember, there is no school on March 19 for a Teacher Record Day. Fourth quarter begins March 20. Third quarter grades will be mailed home late that week. Remember, tuition must be current and all fines and fees must be paid before quarter grades are sent home.

CA-BLOOMINGTON/METRO-EAST LUTHERAN JOINT CONCERT ON MARCH 23
The bands and choirs of CA-Bloomington and Metro-East Lutheran High School (of Edwardsville, Illinois) will hold a joint tour concert on March 23 in the Dan Reuss Gym at CA-Bloomington. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. There is no admission cost; a freewill offering will be taken. Plan to join us in welcoming the Metro-East students for this great concert.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR APRIL FUNDRAISER EVENTS
-Fabulous Fifties, our 11th annual Spring Fling with Silent and Live Auctions, is scheduled for Saturday, April 14 at the Ramada Inn - MOA! Monies raised at the Spring Fling support CA-Bloomington academic programs, including financial aid for our students. Our goal is $50,000. A portion of funds raised will be supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. We are asking for every family’s involvement. Whether you make a donation, volunteer, or do all three, we need your help to make this event a great success. We need large and small ticket items. Click here to download a Parent Acquisition Form. If you did not sign up to volunteer this fall and want to assist, contact Shelley Novotny, Director of Communications, at shelley.novotny@concordiaacademy.com. Items may be donated during the month of March by dropping them off at the main office with Marilee Schneider. Visit the web page for this event by visiting www.concordiaacademy.com and clicking on CA-Bloomington. Then click on the Fabulous Fifties logo. This site will have regular updates about the Spring Fling.
-“How Does your Garden Grow?” The PFA-sponsored Salad Luncheon, Quilt Auction, and Style Show intakes place on Saturday, April 28 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Tickets will be sold March 11 – April 22 at all of our Association Churches and at the main office. This year’s event includes a punch reception and smaller silent auction of handmade creations; a catered luncheon of salad, pasta dishes, and dessert; a style show featuring Cabi fashions; and the ever-popular quilt auction with our own celebrity auctioneer Chris Roth. Entertainment will be provided by CA-Bloomington musicians, included the newly-formed madrigal group. PFA plans to use monies raised at this event to re-carpet some classrooms and to supply new furnishings for the entrance way of the school. A portion of funds raised will be supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Volunteers are needed to sell tickets, organize fashion show models, help with set-up on Friday, April 27, and assist with clean-up. If you are willing, please contact Colleen Larson, event chair, at colleenl@veapvolunteers.org. Taaron Iverson is seeking items garden-themed items to be used in centerpieces that will be auctioned off. If you have any to donate, contact Taaron Iverson at tiverson@greatnotion.com.

BLOOD DRIVE IS MARCH 28
Concordia Academy-Bloomington has a blood drive scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Any parents or friends who would like to give blood may join us. It would be greatly appreciated as we have a smaller class of eligible students. Just call the school office to schedule a time to donate. Thank you!

MUSICIANS AND MUSIC DONATIONS NEEDED
Several times each month, the school praise band has been enhancing chapel with their music. However, the group could make good use of some additional equipment, including a drum set, bass guitar, microphone stands and mics. Also, a bass player and a drummer are needed for the pit for the spring musical, "High School Musical." If you can be of assistance with any of the above items, please contact Robin Martens at ext. 103 or robin.martens@concordiaacademy.com .

LARGE GROUP VOCAL CONTEST RESCHEDULED
Please note: the large group vocal contest, canceled last week due to snow, has been rescheduled for March 26.

LOST AND FOUND IN CONCERT AT FAMILY OF CHRIST
Christian band Lost and Found, who performed a concert at CA-Bloomington in January, will be in concert at Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Ham Lake tonight (Friday, March 9) at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person or $20 per family. Family of Christ is located at 16345 Polk St. NE in Ham Lake. For additional info, call 763-434-7337.

CROSS VIEW PRESENTS FAITHSEARCH ORIGINS
FaithSearch Origins takes current scientific evidence to unravel creation, evolution and the meaning of life. It strips off the hype and takes a scientific approach to the evidence. This informative two-part seminar, presented by Dr. Don Bierle of FaithSearch International, takes place at Cross View Lutheran Church on Tuesday, March 20, and Tuesday, March 27, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Dr. Bierle holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in the life sciences and an M.A. degree in New Testament studies. The author of several books, he is skilled at communicating subjects in clear, original and fascinating ways. With all the fuss over what should and shouldn't be taught in schools, and with politicians weighing in on all levels, Dr. Bierle's emphasis on the powerful concept of intelligent design will unite rather than divide people on this controversial subject. Stimulating and challenging, FaithSearch Origins is ideal for students, teachers, pastors and parents.ross View is located at 6645 McCauley Trail in Edina. Please RSVP to Melanie@crossview.net or by calling the church office 952-941-1094. There is no admission charge but a free-will donation will be taken. For more information, visit www.crossview.net and www.faithsearch.org.

CALENDAR

3/9/2007
End of Third Quarter

3/12/2007-3/19/2007
Interim Week

3/19/2007
No School: Teacher Record Day

3/20/2007
First Day of Fourth Quarter

-Remember, you can view and search our most up-to-date calendar at http://www.lutheranhighschool.com/lhscalendar/calendar_main.cfm .
-The athletic calendar can now be viewed via our conference web page at http://www.mcaaconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=40&school_id=3. From that page, you can also sign-up for email notification when changes are made in the athletic schedule. A link to the sports calendar can also be found on our school web site calendar page.

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