Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for March 16, 2007
Vol. 7, No. 28

INTERIM WEEK WRAPS UP!
Third quarter ended on Friday, March 9, and Interim Week ends today (March 16). Watch for a full report on Interim Week in the Quarterly Report newsletter that will be sent home later this month. 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 next week. Remember, tuition must be current and all fines and fees must be paid before quarter grades are sent home.

JOINT CA SUNDAY AT TRINITY LONE OAK THIS SUNDAY
The first-ever joint CA Sunday will be held at Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church (2950 Hwy 55 in Eagan) Sunday, March 18. Services are at 8:00 and 10:30. Students from both the Bloomington and Roseville campuses will be involved in the services. In addition, Faces of Grace will perform at Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School next month.

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.

BASEBALL PRACTICE STARTS MONDAY
Just a reminder: baseball practice starts on Monday, March 19. Practice on Monday starts at 4:00 p.m. and will go until 5:30 p.m.

BLOOD DRIVE IS MARCH 28
CA-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!

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITY ON MARCH 29
March 29 is a half-day of school with a noon dismissal. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 1:00-8:00 that afternoon and evening. Additional details will be included with third quarter grades, but you can make appointments now by calling Marilee Schneider in the main office (952-854-0224, ext. 0).

RETURN RE-ENROLLMENT FORMS
Please remember to turn in re-enrollment forms for 2007-2008 as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the re-enrollment process, please feel free to contact Lynn Henry.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SPRING FLING & PFA SALAD LUNCHEON
-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.

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE LCMS CHURCH WORKERS
The Minnesota South District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) makes available financial aid for Lutheran high school students planning to enter full-time church work (clergy, teacher, DCE, DCO, etc.) in the LCMS. Applications for the aid are available from the school and may be requested by calling Marilee Schneider in the main office at 952-854-0224. The deadline for student aid applications is June 1, 2007.

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

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

3/18/2007
8:00 & 10:30 Joint CA Sunday at Trinity Lone Oak, Eagan

3/19/2007
No School: Teacher Record Day

3/20/2007
First Day of Fourth Quarter

3/21/2007
8:15 AM Late Start (8:15 a.m.)

3/23/2007
7:00 PM Band/Choir Concert with Metro-East Lutheran High School (Edwardsville, IL)

-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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