Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for April 13, 2007
Vol. 7, No. 31

"HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL" IS NEXT WEEKEND
Next weekend, Concordia Academy-Bloomington will be one of the first high schools in Minnesota to present the brand-new stage version of "High School Musical," the smash-hit Disney Channel movie. Chad, Taylor, Ryan, Sharpay, Troy, Gabriella, and all your other High School Musical favorites will come to life on April 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens. Tickets for CA-Bloomington students and staff are free. ("Best In The House" reserved seats are sold out.) Advance reservations for this production are strongly recommended. To make reservations online, click here or go to www.concordiaacademy.com, click on "Bloomington," and then click on the "High School Musical" logo. You can also call the school office at 952-854-0224, ext. 0. Almost a third of the CA-Bloomington student body is a part of this production. The show is directed by Heather Wydeven and Robin Martens.

APRIL 20 AND 23 ARE HALF DAYS
On April 20, school will be dismissed at noon to accommodate a special afternoon elementary school matinee performance of "High School Musical." The following Monday, April 23, will also be a half-day. The morning will be devoted to a student council-sponsored service project; students will visit area nursing homes. School will be then be dismissed at noon.

SPRING FLING IS TOMORROW!
The 2007 Spring Fling is tomorrow...get ready for great food, fellowship, and auctions, all in "Fabulous Fifties" style. The fun takes place at the Ramada-Mall of America starting at 5:00 p.m. Through Thrivent Financial's Care in Regions and Care in Communities programs, Concordia Academy-Bloomington's Spring Fling has already raised 10,000 for CA-Bloomington academic programs, including financial aid for CA-Bloomington students. We are challenging all CA-Bloomington families to get involved in this great event. Our goal to raise $50,000. Whether you make a donation, volunteer, attend, or do all three, we need your help to make The Spring Fling a great success.

ALL-SCHOOL PANORAMIC PHOTO IS APRIL 25
The all-school panoramic photo will be taken by Lifetouch on April 25 after lunch. These large, laminated photos measure 8 inches by 18 inches and are a fantastic remembrance of the school year. Cost to purchase the photo is $16, and order forms and payment are due by April 25. Order forms will be distributed to students early next week and are also available from the front office. Checks and completed order forms can be turned in to Marilee Schneider in the front office.

FAITH LUTHERAN/FAT LORENZO'S SPAGHETTI DINNER ON APRIL 20 SUPPORTS CA-BLOOMINGTON
Mark your calendars! Faith Lutheran Church (3430 51st St. E in Minneapolis) will hold a spaghetti dinner at the church on Friday, April 20, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Food will be provided by Fat Lorenzo's! Proceeds from this dinner will support student scholarship funds at CA-Bloomington and Trinity First Lutheran School. Matching funds will be provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults and $4 for children. Family tickets (for families of six or less) are $20. Enjoy fantastic food and support Concordia and Trinity First at the same time. Tickets are available from the CA-Bloomington front office. Questions? Call the Faith office at 612-729-5463.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN EVENT AT CA-ROSEVILLE
Concordia Academy-Roseville is again partnering with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Feed My Starving Children in a Meal Packaging Blitz to be held Saturday, April 21, at CA-Roseville. This is an excellent service event for your family, your church family, a youth group, or individuals. Thousands of meals will be packaged and sent to starving children around the world. Help us to package more than 200,000 meals! The following 2-hour time slots are available:
8:00 a.m. - 86 slots remaining
5:00 p.m. - 100 slots remaining
Contact Shelley Novotny at 651-484-8429, ext. 108, or shelley.novotny@concordiaacademy.comif you are interested in this great service event!

REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIR ON APRIL 18
A regional spring college fair will be sponsored by Normandale Community College on Wednesday, April 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for all high school students. Approximately 120 representatives from public and private universities and colleges, technical colleges, trade and career schools, and the military will be in attendance. This is much like the National College Fair juniors and seniors attended last fall, but on a smaller scale. Please take advantage of this opportunity to visit with many colleges under one roof! Seniors should be narrowing choices and finalizing applications, completing financial aid forms like the FAFSA and scholarship applications, and making final decisions. Juniors can use this as another chance to get information before setting up on-campus visits. Contact Mrs. Kelzer if you have questions!

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE APPROACHES
The second and final deadline for financial aid applications for 2007-08 is Tuesday, May 1. Please contact Marilee Schneider in the Main Office for more information and to request applications.

SPORTS SCHEDULE UPDATE
Please note the following rescheduled dates and times for games canceled this week:
Varsity Softball at CA-Roseville Tues., 4/17, 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Softball at Maranatha Wed., 5/16, 4:15 p.m.
Varsity Baseball vs. Minnehaha Sat., 4/28, 11:00 a.m.
Varsity Baseball at Maranatha Wed., 5/16, 4:15 p.m.

SALUTE YOUR STUDENT IN THE YEARBOOK
Information regarding yearbook Student Salute ads is being sent home with third quarter grades. These ads give family members and friends a chance to include a special photo and surprise message for their special student(s) in the 2007 yearbook. These ads cost $40. In addition, seniors received information about their "Senior Blocks" this week. Purchasing a senior block for $40 gives them the chance to have a quarter of a page in the senior section with color photos and text of their choice. Senior Blocks were due March 28. Students who have not turned them in yet need to do so by April 11. Student Salutes are due May 4. For more information, contact Chris Roth (ext. 311 or chris.roth@concordiaacademy.com).

GOLF TOURNAMENT DATE SET
Mark your calendars: The 14th Annual CA-Bloomington Lyle M. Hansemann Golf Tournament is set for June 9 at Southern Hills Golf Course in Farmington. Watch for more details soon!

UPDATE ON PASTOR FRED MILLER
Pastor Fred Miller, a longtime supporter of CA-Bloomington/Lutheran High School and someone who many of your know from St. Peter's and Trinity First, was admitted to Hennepin County Medical Center Monday for a blood clot. Please keep him in your prayers. Pastor Miller plans on retiring in June. He is scheduled to preach at St. Peter's over Father's Day weekend, and his final sermon will be June 24. After the service that day, St. Peter's will have a retirement celebration.

NEWS FROM PHYL
I have good news of great joy. PFA has received a check of $100 from Land O' Lakes. Thank you all for bringing in your bottle caps from milk and orange juice! -Philly Mueller

CALENDAR

4/13/2007
4:00pm Softball: JV vs. Saint Bernard`s @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
4:15pm Baseball: JV vs. Heritage/Providence @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington

4/14/2007
5:30pm Spring Fling, Ramada, Mall of America

4/16/2007
5:00pm Baseball: Varsity vs. Holy Trinity @ Holy Trinity High School
5:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. Holy Trinity @ Holy Trinity High School

4/17/2007
4:15pm Baseball: JV Game vs. Trinity @ Kelly Field Bloomington
4:30pm Softball: Varsity Game vs. Concordia Academy-Roseville @ CA-Roseville

4/18/2007
8:15am Late Start
4:15pm Baseball: Varsity vs. Meadow Creek Christian School @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
4:15pm Softball: Varsity vs. Meadow Creek Christian School @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington

4/19/2007
4:15pm Baseball: JV vs. West Lutheran @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
4:15pm Softball: JV vs. West Lutheran @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
7:00pm Delegates Meeting @ CA-Roseville (2400 N. Dale, Roseville)
7:00pm High School Musical Patron Preview

4/20/2007
4:00pm Baseball: Varsity vs. Trinity @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. Trinity @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
7:30pm High School Musical

4/21/2007
7:30pm High School Musical

4/22/2007
2:30pm High School Musical

-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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