Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for April 7, 2006
Vol. 6, No. 31

SPRING BREAK IS ARPIL 10-17
Spring Break is here. There is no school April 10-17; school resumes on April 18. The school office will be open limited hours on April 10, 11, and 12 and will be closed April 13, 14, and 17. There will be no regular edition of the weekly email next week. Our prayer is that your family is blessed with a reflective Holy Week and joyous celebration of the Resurrection at Easter.

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, ext. 108.

WITNESSING TRAINING
Parents and friends of CA-Bloomington are invited to join CA-Bloomington students at a morning assembly on Friday, April 21. Pastor Brad Aldrich, an LCMS pastor from Frisco, Texas, will share with our students how to witness naturally, comfortably, and with confidence in informal settings. More information on Pastor Aldrich's ministry can be found at www.crosspollinationministries.com. The assembly will be from 10:00 to 10:55 in the chapel.

SALAD LUNCHEON DISHES
Several dishes and bowls were left behind after the Salad Luncheon last weekend. Please check in with Marilee in the main office to pick up yours.

SPRING FLING AUCTION RAISES $35,000
The Concordia Academy-Bloomington community raised a net total of $35,000 at the tenth annual Spring Fling to support student scholarships and the school's annual fund.hank you to auction chairs Emily Aust and Sharolyn Erie and everyone who volunteered or donated to make this event a success. Concordia Academy-Bloomington especially thanks the following Thrivent Financial for Lutheran chapters for matching a total of $5600: Southwest Hennepin, Scott County, Central Minneapolis, and West-Hennepin Chapter.

EAT AT DAVANNI'S...SUPPORT THE SENIOR PARTY
The senior class party committee is sponsoring a fundraiser for the senior class party after graduation. On April 25th, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Davanni's on 86th and Lyndale will donate 20% of the sales that are accompanied with our flyer. You may download the flier at www.lutheranhighschool.com/downloads/DavanniFundraiser0406.pdf or contact John Venzke at 612-702-3305.

"LAST HOLIDAY" MAKES ROUND 3 IN "BATTLE OF THE BANDS"
Last Holiday (a band that includeS CA-Bloomington student Daniel Noethe) will perform this Saturday (April 8) at 7:30 p.m. in Round 3 of "Battle of the Bands" at Club 3 Degrees. Admission is $7; doors open at 7:00 p.m. This round decides which bands move on the the finals. Stop by the merchandise table to register for a drawing for a free t-shirt.

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.

MOMS IN TOUCH MOMENT
Moms in Touch continues to pray about the Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22 & 23). This week we prayed and looked up Bible verses on peace. We prayed that our children would "Let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts since as members of the body of Christ they were called to peace." (Colossians 3:15) We also prayed that the Lord would help us love our children just as He has made them, knowing that each child is unique and a precious gift from Him. If you have a moment you might pray the same for your child. -Debbe Heggemeier and Moms in Touch International

NEWS FROM PHYL
Is there anyone, both young and old, in our school family who likes to knit or crochet? I have learned of more ways to share God's love with others by using the talents that God has given us. Would you like to make capes/ponchos for the elderly, lap robes, or bandages for tropical ulcer patients? If your answer is "yes", please contact me.
-Phyl Mueller

 



CALENDAR

4/7/2006
4:00 PM JV Baseball at Holy Trinity
4:00 PM Varsity Softball at PACT

4/10/2006
No School: Spring Break

4:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. First Baptist
4:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. First Baptist

4/11/2006
No School: Spring Break

4:00 PM JV Baseball vs. Meadow Creek

4/12/2006
No School: Spring Break

4:15 PM Varsity Softball at Trinity
4:30 PM Varsity Baseball at Trinity

4/13/2006
No School: Spring Break

4/14/2006
No School: Spring Break

4/17/2006
No School: Spring Break

4:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. Mounds Park Academy
4:15 PM JV Baseball at Trinity

4/18/2006
Progress Reports
4:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. Lester Prairie
4:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. Lester Prairie
7:00 PM Booster Club Meeting

4/19/2006
Late Start (8:15 a.m.)

4/20/2006
1:45 PM Statewide Severe Weather/Tornado Drill
4:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. Holy Trinity
4:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. Holy Trinity

4/21/2006
4:00 PM JV Baseball vs. West Lutheran

4/22/2006
8:00 AM Lutheran Elementary Volleyball Tournament - Gr. 5/6 at CA-Bloomington
11:00 AM Varsity Softball vs. St. Agnes


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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