Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for May 11, 2007
Vol. 7, No. 35

NO REGULAR CLASSES TODAY
Regular classes do not meet today (Friday, May 11), as CA-Bloomington holds its annual elementary All Sports Day. However, many CA-Bloomington students and staff will be present throughout the day helping run the various activities. Over 300 students and teachers from five area elementary schools we be a part of this event.

PROM IS TOMORROW
Prom takes place on Saturday, May 12. The public is invited to Grand March at 6:00 p.m. (note the time change). Dinner and the dance follow, with the dance ending at 11:00 p.m. Grand March, dinner, and the dance all take place at the James J. Hill House on Summit Ave. in St. Paul (across the street from the cathedral).

GLENN ROLLINS ACCEPTS CALL TO BE CA-BLOOMINGTON PRINCIPAL
Mr. Glenn Rollins has accepted the Call to be principal of Concordia Academy-Bloomington. 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. Glenn and his wife Sue have three sons: Tim (22), Jared (19), and Caleb (14). Caleb will be a freshman here next fall. Tim is graduating from Carroll College in Wisconsin with a degree in marketing and will be living in Milwaukee. Next fall Jared will be a sophomore at Concordia-Irvine. Glenn and his family hope to be moved by mid-July and look forward to returning to the Midwest Continue to keep the Rollins family in your prayers as they prepare for many transitions in this move. Glenn has many skills that will be a great blessing to CA-Bloomington. We can all thank God for guiding us to the next leader for the school.

AWARDS CONVOCATION IS MAY 20
Plan now to attend the Awards Convocation on Sunday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. This event celebrates academic and extra-curricular achievements of our student body. Families with students receiving awards should have received letters letting them know that the student will be recognized at the convocation.

LANCER SUMMER CAMPS PARTNER WITH MN TWINS
Lancer Summer Camps at Concordia Academy-Bloomington offer opportunities for students who love sports to develop their God-given talents, enjoy fellowship with old and new friends, and grow as athletes. Cost for each camp is $75. The following camps will be offered (grade levels listed refer to the grade the student is entering in fall of 2007):
-Girls Volleyball / June 4-8, 4:30 - 6:30 pm / Grades 9-12 / Coach Scott Murray
-Girls Volleyball / June 11-15, 4:30 - 6:30 pm / Grades 5-8 / Coach Scott Murray
-Boys Basketball / June 18-22, 6:30 - 8:30 pm / Grades 4-6 / Coach Todd Bentz
-Boys & Girls Soccer / June 18-22, 9:00 - 11:00 am / Grades 6-9 / Coach Tom Wilson
-Cross Country / June 18-22, 9:00 - 11:30 am / Grades 6-9 / Coach Brian Melendez
-Boys Basketball / June 24-28, 6:30 - 9:00 pm / Grades 7-9 / Coach Todd Bentz
-Girls Softball / June 25-29, 3:00 - 5:00 pm / Grades 6-9 / Coach Jim Hanson
-Girls Basketball / July 16-19, 6:30 - 9:00 pm / Grades 6-9 / Coach Milt Sunde
-Football / July 30-August 3, 9:00 - 11:00 am / Grades 6-9 / Coach Mitch Jensen
In addition to Lancer Summer Camps, The Minnesota Twins will be holding their Twin Cities Youth Baseball & Softball Training Camp at CA-Bloomington June 25-27, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Students from CA-Bloomington and its association schools receive a $50 discount off of the $200 registration fee! To receive this special discount, you must fill out a separate Twins Camp registration form and make a note that the student attends a Concordia Academy school. This special discount is not valid with online registrations. Forms are available in the school office. For more information about our summer camp program, click here.

FINALS BEGIN MAY 22
Please take note of the final exam schedule. Remember, students with a study hall during the first or last exam of the day do NOT have to be present in the building during those times. If they are present, they will be in a study hall. Please note the early end times all three days. Students should arrange to leave the building as soon as possible after the last final of each day.
May 22 Finals
8th hour: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
7th hour: 9:45-11:15 a.m.
Lunch: 11:15 a.m.-noon
6th hour: noon-1:30 p.m.
May 23 Finals
5th hour: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
4th hour: 9:45-11:15 a.m.
Lunch: 11:15 a.m.-noon
3rd hour: noon-1:30 p.m.
May 24 Finals (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL)
1st hour: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
2nd hour: 9:45-11:15 a.m.

IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT TUITION & FEES
Please remember that, in order for students to receive report cards or for seniors to participate in graduation, tuition and fees payments and any fines must be current and all school materials must be returned. Thank you in advance for your help.

"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.

YEARBOOK STUDENT SALUTES CAN STILL BE TURNED IN
Student salute ads can still be turned in. 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 and will be accepted until May 25. Pick up a form or download it here. For more information, contact Chris Roth (ext. 311 or chris.roth@concordiaacademy.com).

GOLF TOURNAMENT IS JUNE 9
The 14th Annual CA-Bloomington Lyle M. Hansemann Golf Tournament is set for June 9 at Southern Hills Golf Course in Farmington. Registration brochures were mailed with mid-quarter grades and can also be downloaded here. Get some friends together and register for this fun day! Proceeds from this tournament support the Hansemann Scholarship Fund at CA-Bloomington.

NEWS FROM PHYL
-Please check your cupboards, countertops and any other homey places for Campbells, Swansons, Prego, Peppridge Farm and Goldfish Cracker UPC codes and lids from Prego and V8 Splash beverages. PLEASE make sure that you send in the UPC codes and lids from our Bonus Products. I need to mail all these goodies in by May 25. Thanks for your help.
-Would you like to hear some fantastic news for next school year? Now that we have 7th and 8th grades we will be able to participate in the Boxtops for Education program and earn 10 cents for each boxtop instead of five cents. We will double our profits!!! We are talking about hundreds of dollars difference.
-Over the summer, please continue to save and maybe even bring in to the office or library cell phones, inkjet and laser cartridges, milk and orange juice bottle caps, Milk Moola panels, Tyson panels that have the Project A+ logo. All funds received from these programs goes to our PFA (Parent- Friends Association). -Phyl Mueller

CALENDAR

5/11/2007
NO REGULAR CLASSES: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD DAY
Baseball: JV Conference Tournament vs. TBA @ TBA
12:00pm AP European History Exam
4:30pm Softball: Varsity vs. Randolph @ Randolph High School

5/12/2007
Baseball: JV Conference Tournament vs. TBA @ Zane Sports Park
Softball: JV Conference Tournament vs. TBA @ TBA
5:30pm Grand March at James J. Hill House
6:00-11:00pm Junior/Senior Prom at James J. Hill House

5/14/2007
6:30pm Baseball: Varsity vs. Fourth Baptist Christian @ Fourth Baptist

5/15/2007
4:00pm Baseball: Varsity vs. Math & Science Academy @ Valley View Fields - Bloomington

5/16/2007
8:15 AM Late Start
4:15pm Baseball: Varsity vs. Maranatha Christian Academy @ Noble Sports Park
4:15pm Softball: Varsity vs. Maranatha Christian Academy @ Zane Sports Park

5/17/2007
Softball: Varsity Region 4A Subsection Quarterfinals vs. TBA @ TBA
4:30pm Baseball: Varsity vs. Mounds Park @ Mounds Park Academy

5/19/2007
Baseball: Varsity vs. St. Agnes @ Concordia University

5/20/2007
2:00 PM Honors Convocation

-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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