CA-Bloomington Update for March 31, 2006

Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for March 31, 2006
Vol. 6, No. 30

SERVANT EVENT, PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE ARPIL 6
April 6 is a morning-only schedule. Students will travel to several area nursing homes in the morning for a school-wide servant event, coordinated by student council. Permission slips were sent home this week. There will be no school in the afternoon to allow for Parent/Teacher Conferences, running 1:00-8:00 p.m. You may sign-up for 12-minute slots with teachers by calling Marilee Schneider in the front office (952-854-0224).

SPRING BREAK IS ARPIL 10-17
Spring Break is almost here. There is no school April 10-17; school resumes on April 18.

SOFTBALL SCRIMMAGE LOCATION CHANGED
Tomorrow's softball scrimmage against Trinity has been moved from their field to our field.

SENIOR PARENT MEETING ON APRIL 3
On April 3 at 7 p.m., senior parents will meet to put the finishing touches on the senior party. It is important for all to attend, so everyone is aware of the plan for the evening. If you have any questions please contact John Venzke or Vicki Dice.

BLOOD DRIVE IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
Donors are needed for the Blood Drive at CA-Bloomington on April 5, Wednesday, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Any parents who are able to give that day would be greatly appreciated. Students must be at least 17 years old to give, be in good health, and eat breakfast that morning. You must be signed up in advance. If plans change, it is okay to call and cancel that day. Our goal is 30 donors. Thanks for your help!

SALAD LUNCHEON "THANK YOU"
Thank you to all the parents who prepared salads and Easter baskets and who have volunteered for the annual Salad Luncheon tomorrow. This is a PFA event that helps raise funds for improving the school's program. So far this year, PFA has purchased televisions and DVD/VHS players for classrooms and will soon be taking delivery on new lunchroom tables.

CALENDAR CHANGE
The original calendar for 2005-06 showed Monday, May 8 as a day of no school for teacher inservice. Since then, the grade school track meet has been scheduled for Friday, May 12, and we will have no school on that day instead. Monday, May 8, will be a regular school day, not a day off. Please check and adjust your calendars!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR "FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN" EVENT AT CA-BLOOMINGTON
On May 6, the Thrivent Twin Cities Regional Financial Office is teaming up with Feed My Starving Children to sponsor a Meal Packaging Blitz. This is an exciting opportunity to bring Thrivent Financial members of all ages together to help hungry children around the world. The packaging blitz will take place 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. in three Twin Cities locations simultaneously:
Concordia Academy-Bloomington, Concordia Academy in Roseville, and Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen. More than 600 volunteers will be needed at each site. You can be a part of this service opportunity in one (or more) of the -following ways:
-Volunteer to work a two-hour shift.
-Host a volunteer team from your church, your community or your family.
-Help with logistics, set-up or tear-down at one of the three packaging sites.
To register for a two-hour shift on Saturday, May 6, call 763-746-3280. If you would like to help with logistics, set-up, or tear-down at either Concordia Academy site, contact Shelley Novotny at 651-484-8429.

IT'S TIME TO PURCHASE STUDENT SALUTES
Now is the time to purchase "Student Salutes" for your student. These ads run in the back of the yearbook and are a great chance for parents, relatives, and friends to honor a CA-Bloomington student with a photo and brief message. While the ads are typically placed for seniors, they may be placed for students at any grade level. Ads cost $40. Information was sent with third quarter grades. You can also download a form at http://www.lutheranhighschool.com/downloads/StudentSalute2006.pdf. Questions? Contact Chris Roth.

PARENT HELP NEEDED WITH SPRING MUSICAL SET CONSTRUCTION
Several parents are needed to help with set construction for the spring musical, "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" If you can help, please contact Chris Roth (chris.roth@lutheranhighschool.com or ext. 311).

OPEN HOUSE IS APRIL 3
An open house for prospective students and families will be held on April 3 at 7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for people who were unable to attend the fall or winter open house to learn more about at CA-Bloomington. Please help spread the word!

ORDER YOUR STUDENT SALUTE
Seniors who did not order a senior shirt earlier this year may re-order them for $15 each. Orders must be turned in to Mr. Roth by Tuesday, March 28.

MOMS IN TOUCH MOMENT
This week Moms in Touch prayed about the fruit of the Spirit, Joy. We prayed about loving Jesus and believing in Him and then we are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because we our receiving the salvation of our souls. For our children we prayed that "the God of hope fill them with all joy and peace as they trust in Him, so that they may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13) If you have a moment you might pray the same for your child. -Debbie Heggemeier and Moms in Touch International

NEWS FROM PHYL
-We're celebrating all next week, because April 2-8 is National Library Week. Check out the library web site for details.
-PFA has just received a check in the amount of $89.85. Thanks for turning in your laser and inkjet cartridges. Keep up the great work!. -Phyl Mueller

CALENDAR

4/1/2006
11:00 AM Salad Luncheon and Style Show

4/3/2006
4:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. MN Business Academy
4:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. MN Business Academy
7:00 PM Open House
7:00 PM Senior Parent Meeting for Graduation Party

4/4/2006
4:15 PM Varsity Baseball at West Lutheran
4:15 PM Varsity Softball at West Lutheran
7:00 PM Moms-in-Touch, 7-8 p.m. (Heggemeier Home)

4/5/2006
Late Start (8:15 a.m.)
7:15 AM Student Council Meeting
7:30 AM Blood Drive, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

4/6/2006
MORNING-ONLY SCHEDULE; NOON DISMISSAL
8:30 AM All-School Service Event
1:00 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences, 1-8 p.m.
4:15 PM Varsity Softball at Meadow Creek

4/7/2006
4:15 PM JV Baseball at Holy Trinity

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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