CA-Bloomington Update for April 27, 2007

Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for April 27, 2007
Vol. 7, No. 33

MID-QUARTER GRADES ARE COMING
Students received mid-quarter progress reports in advisory meetings on April 26. A mailing that includes those grades and other important information should arrive in your home mailboxes in the next several days.

CA SUNDAY AT MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH THIS WEEKEND
On Sunday, April 29, the CA-Bloomington choir and Faces of Grace will be participating in worship (8:00 and 10:30 a.m.) and the education hour (9:15 a.m.) at Messiah Lutheran Church (16725 Highview Avenue in Lakeville). For directions or more information, visit www.messiahonline.org.

FACES OF GRACE HOME PERFORMANCE NEXT FRIDAY
Faces of Grace, CA-Bloomington's drama ministry team, has spent several months performing at area churches and schools. However, if you haven't caught them yet this year, you'll have a chance on Friday, May 4, when they hold a "home performance" at CA-Bloomington at 7:00 p.m. There is no admission charge, though a freewill offering will be taken. The show is one-hour in length, and a reception will be held after the performance. Faces of Grace takes Biblical parables and puts modern spins on them, bringing the Gospel to life through drama, comedy, music, and dance. This year's stories include The Littlest Part; The Prodigal Son; The Good Samaritan; The Unforgiving Servant; Jonah and the Whale; and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Don't miss this great opportunity to see students sharing God's word in a unique, meaningful, entertaining way.

CHOIR & BAND CONCERT IS MAY 8
Choir and band will present their final concert of the year on May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at CA-Bloomington. In addition, art by second-semester art students will be on display. There is no charge for admission; a freewill offering will be taken.

"HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL" PHOTOS AVAILABLE
Photos from our sold-out run of "High School Musical" are now available online. Go to http://ca-bloomington.smugmug.com/gallery/2767135 (or go to www.concordiaacademy.com, click on "Bloomington," and look for the "High School Musical" banner at the bottom of the page). Photos can be viewed and downloaded and are available for purchase in dozens of sizes and formats.

ALL-SCHOOL TRIP IS NEXT WEDNESDAY
Students and staff will be visiting the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and then watching the Youth Performance Company's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" on Wednesday, May 2. Details were previously sent home; permission slips are due on Monday, April 30. Students will report to first and second hour classes as usual. If you have any questions, contact Grace Kelzer (ext. 302).

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE IS MAY 1
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.

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS ARRIVE
Graduation announcements arrived last week. If you need more than you ordered, extras may be purchased from Marilee in the office.

DELEGATES APPROVE ASSOCIATION
We are pleased to announce that at the April 19 joint delegates' meeting of The Lutheran High School Association of Greater Minneapolis (CA-Bloomington) and The Lutheran High School Association of St. Paul (Roseville), the two groups voted to become one association: The Concordia Academy Association of Schools. What does this mean for you? Once the merger process is formalized with the State of MN, our association name will be changed as noted and the Roseville campus will be formally known as Concordia Academy-Roseville. Many of you have watched and helped with this process over the last several years. We thank you, and above all, we give God the glory for allowing us to keep His ministry alive at two schools! Please keep both schools in your prayers.

CALL ACCEPTED
CA-Bloomington is pleased to announce that Mrs. Julie Reid has accepted the Call to be teacher of grades 7-8 in the school's new junior high program. Mrs. Reid, who will also teach part-time in the high school English program, is currently principal and 7th and 8th grade teacher at St. Peter's in Edina.

CALL EXTENDED
A Call has been extended to Mr. Glenn Rollins to be principal of CA-Bloomington, beginning with the 2007-08 school year. Mr. Rollins is currently principal of Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he has served since 2000. Prior to that he was principal and executive director at Luther High School East in Lansing, IL (near Chicago), and also served here at Lutheran High School from 1989-1995 as social studies teacher and dean of students. Please keep Glenn and his family in your prayers as he considers this Call.

YEARBOOK STUDENT SALUTES DUE MAY 4
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. Student Salutes are due May 4. For more information, contact Chris Roth (ext. 311 or chris.roth@concordiaacademy.com).

GOLF TOURNAMENT IS JUNE 9
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. Registration brochures are being mailed with mid-quarter grades. Proceeds from this tournament support the Hansemann Scholarship fund at CA-Bloomington.

NEWS FROM PHYL
PFA has just received a check for $160 from Kemps Nickels for Schools programs. Thanks to all of you who have brought in bottle caps.What's new in the library? We are taking inventory by means of the computer for the first time. Thanks, PFA, for the equipment needed. Our library was recently given over 2,000 paperback books. The reading level of these books are from beginner readers to middle school. All the books that can not be used for our school are being offered to our elementary schools. The only glitch to these books is that they are missing the front covers. God is full of blessings and surprises. -Phyl Mueller

CALENDAR

4/27/2007
4:00pm Baseball: JV vs. New Life Academy of Woodbury @ Bielenberg Sports Complex
4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. New Life Academy of Woodbury @ Bielenberg Sports Complex
5:00pm Baseball: Varsity (Time Changed) vs. New Life Academy of Woodbury @ Bielenberg Sports Complex

4/28/2007
10:00am Softball: Varsity Tournament vs. TBA @ Kelly Fields
11:00am Baseball: Varsity vs. Minnehaha Academy @ Valley View Fields - Bloomington
11:00am Salad Luncheon, Quilt Auction, & Style Show

4/29/2007
CA Sunday at Messiah Lutheran Church in Lakeville

4/30/2007
4:15pm Softball: JV vs. Holy Trinity @ CA-Bloomington

5/1/2007
Financial Aid Deadline
4:00pm Baseball: Varsity vs. Heritage/Providence @ Valley View Fields - Bloomington
4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. Heritage Christian Academy @ CA-Bloomington

5/2/2007
8:15am Late Start
All-School Trip to MIA and Youth Performance Co.
4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. Agricultural & Food Sciences Academy @ CA-Bloomington
4:15pm Baseball: JV vs. Minnehaha Academy @ CA-Bloomington
6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. Agricultural & Food Sciences Academy @ CA-Bloomington

5/3/2007
4:30pm Baseball: Varsity vs. Lester Prairie @ Lester Prairie High School
4:30pm Softball: Varsity vs. Lester Prairie @ Lester Prairie High School

5/4/2007
4:15pm Baseball: JV vs. Maranatha Christian Academy @ CA-Bloomington
7:00pm Faces of Grace Home Performance

5/5/2007
Baseball: Varsity vs. St. Agnes @ Concordia University
9:00am 8th Grade Testing

-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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