Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for April 28, 2006
Vol. 6, No. 33

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE STARTS TONIGHT!
Over 400 elementary school students have already seen it...now it's YOUR TURN. A pop culture phenomenon comes to the CA-Bloomington stage THIS WEEKEND (April 28-30) in Schoolhouse Rock Live! This musical is based on the Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science, and politics through clever, tuneful songs like “Unpack Your Adjectives,” "Conjunction Junction," "Just A Bill," "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly," and “Interplanet Janet.” The show is directed by Sara Kampf Neel and Robin Martens. Children just discovering the TV series to “Generation X-ers” seeking a taste of nostalgia will delight in this all-ages musical that’s simply good, clean—and educational—fun. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on April 28 and 29 and 2:30 p.m. on April 30. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and senior citizens. CA-Bloomington students are admitted at no charge. Reservations can be made online by going to http://www.lutheranhighschool.com/lhsevents/schoolhouserock.cfm.

MID-QUARTER GRADES ARE IN THE MAIL
Mid-quarter grades were given to students during advisory meetings on Tuesday, April 25, and students also received detailed progress reports in all classes. Mid-quarter grades were mailed to parents on Wednesday. Please watch for them!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR "FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN" EVENT AT CA-BLOOMINGTON
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is sponsoring a Feed My Starving Children Meal Blitz at three locations NEXT SATURDAY, May 6. Concordia Academy-Roseville and Concordia Academy-Bloomington are two of the sites. We have reserved spots for CA-Bloomington community members to volunteer at the 10-Noon slot at our location, and slots are also available 4:00-6:00 and 6:00-8:00. If you would like to volunteer, a sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the main hallway at school, or you can contact Chris Roth (chris.roth@concordiaacademy.com). Additional volunteers are needed to work as "site volunteers" from 7:30-Noon, Noon-4:30 and 4:30-8:30 on May 6. You would serve as greeters, help with sign-in, and assist with clean-up. If you are able to help as we welcome 800 volunteers into Concordia Academy-Blooomington, please contact Shelley Novotny at shelley.novotny@concordiaacademy.com or 651-484-8429, ext. 108.

PROGRAM EXPANSION AT CA-BLOOMINGTON
Concordia Academy-Bloomington has begun preliminary investigations towards adding a junior high or middle school program to the school's program, possibly for the fall of 2007. Last night, April 28, representatives of four association schools met with members of the school administration and the Executive Council to discuss the potential of this proposal for Concordia's ministry. It was a positive discussion with many good questions. The next step will be feasibility survey sent to families in our association schools; the survey will gather data on each family's areas of interest in choosing a school for their junior-high aged children and their interest in a specific junior high program connected to the high school. For more information on this element of Concordia Academy's strategic plan, feel free to contact Lynn Henry, Principal, at lynn.henry@concordiaacademy.com or 952-854-0224, ext. 319. Please keep this process in your prayers as we seek the Lord's will in building this area of ministry.

PFA SEEKS BOARD MEMBERS
The Parents/Friends Association needs your help. Several positions on the PFA Board will be open for the 2006/2007 school year, including Chair, Secretary/Publicity, and Receptions Coordinator. The jobs are very rewarding and not a lot of work. The main job of the PFA board is deciding how to spend the money earned from the various fundraisers throughout the year. If you would be willing to serve please contact Vicki Dice at 952-972-9728 or Lynn Henry, principal, at 952-854-0224, ext. 319.

TIME'S RUNNING OUT FOR YEARBOOK STUDENT SALUTES
It's 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.

SUMMER CAMPS AVAILABLE FOR 6TH-9TH GRADERS
Lancer Summer Camps offer a unique opportunity for students who love sports to develop their God-given talents, enjoy fellowship with old and new friends, and grow as athletes. Campers must be entering Grades 6-9 in the 2006-2007 school year. This year's camp opportunities include boys and girls soccer, boys basketball, girls basketball, girls softball, and girls volleyball. For complete information and a downloadable brochure, go to www.lutheranhighschool.com/lhsevents/summercamps.cfm. Questions? Contact Todd Bentz at todd.bentz@concordiaacademy.com.

LUTHERAN SPECIAL EDUCATION MINISTRIES BASEBALL FUNDRAISER
Lutheran Special Education Ministries invites you to join family and friends on May 19, 2006 at 7:05 p.m. as the St. Paul Saints take on the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium! General admission tickets are $10. To reserve your ticket, please call Dennis Senne, Director of Lutheran Special Education Ministries, at 651-603-6235. Another option is to donate purchased tickets which will be provided to students who may not otherwise be able to attend.

FROM THE NURSE
There are seven confirmed cases of mumps in Minnesota and a mumps outbreak in Iowa. For accurate information regarding mumps, please go to the Minnesota Department of Health web site at www.health.state.mn.us. Look at the sidebar under hot topics and click on "Mumps." As usual, the best prevention of the spread of mumps is good hand washing and covering coughs. Thanks. -Trudi Woodard RN HSA

NEWS FROM PHYL
-Would anyone like to purchase a new non-fiction book for the library? Prices range from $22 - $30. I would be happy to share the list of titles with you if you wish.
-Would you please ask your son or daughter if there are any soup labels, boxtops, cartridges that are hiding in the locker. Do you have any of these items in your home? It is especially urgent that I receive the boxtops by Monday, May 1. As of April 29 we have 1648 boxtops which means PFA will receive $82. 40. This is what was collected in JUST the 4th quarter. -Phyl Mueller

MOMS IN TOUCH MOMENT
Kindness is the Fruit of the Spirit that we prayed about this week. For our children we prayed that they "be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave them." (Ephesians 4:32) We also prayed that God would protect our children from the lies they hear and see on TV and the movies. We prayed that he would protect our children from the evils available through the Internet. And we prayed for wisdom as parents as we teach our children to make Godly choices. If you have a moment, you might pray the same for your child. -Debbie Heggemeier and Moms in Touch International

CALENDAR


4/28/2006
10:00 AM Grade School Matinee, "Schoolhouse Rock Live"
4:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. Maranatha (RESCHEDULED DUE TO RAIN)
4:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. Maranatha (RESCHEDULED DUE TO RAIN)
7:30 PM Spring Musical:"Schoolhouse Rock Live"

4/29/2006
8:30 AM Eighth Grade Testing
11:00 AM Varsity Baseball vs. Cook County
7:30 PM Spring Musical:"Schoolhouse Rock Live"

4/30/2006
2:30 PM Spring Musical:"Schoolhouse Rock Live"

5/1/2006
3:45 PM JV Baseball at Bethany
4:00 PM Varsity Softball at Mounds Park Academy

5/2/2006
4:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. Southwest Christian
4:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. Southwest Christian

5/3/2006
Late Start (8:15 a.m.)
7:15 AM Student Council Meeting
8:00 AM AP Calculus Testing
4:00 PM JV Baseball vs. New Life
4:15 PM Varsity Softball at Meadow Creek

5/4/2006
8:00 AM AP English Test
4:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. New Life
4:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. New Life
7:00 PM Booster Meeting

5/5/2006
8:00 AM AP U.S. History Test
4:15 PM Varsity Softball at Trinity
4:30 PM Varsity Baseball at St. Agnes (Concordia University)

5/6/2006
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thrivent Feed My Starving Children "Blitz"

5/8/2006
Regular Classes in Session (note change)
4:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. Minneapolis Roosevelt
4:15 PM Varsity Baseball at Meadow Creek

Remember, you can view and search our calendar at http://www.lutheranhighschool.com/lhscalendar/calendar_main.cfm .

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