CA-Bloomington Update for May 19, 2006

Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for May 19, 2006
Vol. 6, No. 36

BACCALAUREATE IS THIS SUNDAY; GRADUATION IS FRIDAY
On Sunday, May 21, Baccalaureate will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Richfield. This is a change from the previously-announced time of 2:00 p.m. Seniors should arrive by 3:45. Graduation takes place in the Dan Reuss Gym at CA-Bloomington on May 26 at 7:00 p.m.

FINALS BEGIN MAY 23
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 23 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 24 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 25 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.

GRAND MARCH PHOTOS ONLINE
Photos from Grand March are available for download or purchase online. Go to www.concordiaacademy.com, click on "Bloomington," and then look for the prom link at the bottom of the page.

HANSEMANN GOLF TOURNAMENT IS JUNE 10
The 13th Annual Lyle M. Hansemann Golf Tournament is June 10 at Southern Hills Golf Course in Farmington. The shotgun start is at 1:00 p.m. (If there are not enough golfers for a shotgun start, there will be a morning tee off.) The golf package for the day is $90, which includes 18 holes of golf and dinner. Registrations are due by June 3. Golfers of all levels are welcome; this is a casual and fun tournament. Proceeds from the tournament go towards scholarships for CA-Bloomington students. The tournament is named in honor of Lyle M. Hansemann (’74), an LHS graduate who died in 1993 serving in the military during the Gulf War. For more information and a downloadable brochure, go to www.concordiaacademy.com, click on the Bloomington picture, click on "Special Events," and go to the golf tournament page.

SPRING SPORTS BANQUET IS MAY 31
Spring athletes and their families are invited to attend the spring sports banquet on May 31 at 6:00 p.m. Cost for the BBQ dinner is $7; awards presentation will follow. There is no need to RSVP; you can pay at the door. Attire is informal. Questions? Contact John Venzke at 952-884-3053.

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. The school is now collecting information in a survey 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. Two information meetings for parents and other interested people will be held Monday, May 22, at 7 p.m., and Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. Both meetings will be held at Concordia Academy-Bloomington. Please keep this process in your prayers as we seek the Lord's will in building this area of ministry.

VERNA HINCK HONORED WITH MUSICAL CELEBRATION ON JULY 2
One of the longest serving organists in the Lutheran Church will retire this July. The family of Verna Stelzer Hinck and Trinity First Lutheran Congregation will hosta Musical Celebration on July 2, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. at Trinity First Lutheran Church, at the corner of 19th St. and 11th Ave. in south Minneapolis, in honor of Verna’s retirement as full-time organist at Trinity First Lutheran. The celebration will be a hymn festival played by Dr. David Cherwien, Cantor at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Dr. Cherwien will also play an organ composition to be dedicated to Verna. Verna graduated from Concordia Seward in 1938, was called to Trinity Lutheran in Racine, WI where she taught and played organ for the next 5 years. In 1943, she was called to Trinity First Lutheran as teacher, organist and music director. In 1947, she married Walter F. Hinck. In 1948, she became the church organist at Peace Lutheran in Robbinsdale, MN. In 1956, once again, Trinity First called her to be their organist. Verna has continuously served the church in the organist position for the last 50 years. She has been a patron of Lutheran High School/Concordia Academy-Bloomington since its inception. She is the mother of six alumni and grandmother of three alumni and has also helped bake and sell thousands of fruitcakes for PFA. Please join Verna and her family for this musical celebration!

TRINITY FIRST PRESENTS "REBEL WITHOUT A CLUE: THE STORY OF THE PRODIGAL"
Trinity First Lutheran School presents its spring children's musical, "Rebel Without A Clue," on May 24 at 25, at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each day. The musical is written and directed by Terri Bentz. There is no cost for admission; a freewill offering will be taken. Trinity First is located at 1115 East 19th Street in Minneapolis.

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.

MOMS IN TOUCH NEEDS LEADER(S) FOR THE 2006-07 SCHOOL YEAR
Moms In Touch International is looking for a leader(s) for the group at Concordia Academy. There are several options on how to lead this ministry; meeting once a week, bi-monthly, or monthly. If you are interested please contact Debbie Heggemeier at debheg@att.net or call her at 952-844-0128.

CROSS VIEW YOUTH PRESENT "YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN"
Youth from Cross View Lutheran Church in Edina will present the musical "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" on June 2 at 6:30 and June 3 at 2:00 and 6:30. It will be performed outdoors under a tent. Tickets for the June 2 performance are $8. Tickets for the early show on June 3 are $8 and include dessert for the kids and time with the characters. The evening performance on Jun 3 is $20 and includes dinner. Cross View is located at 6645 McCauley Trail in Edina. Questions? Call 952-941-1094

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.

MOMS IN TOUCH MOMENT
This week the Moms in Touch group meditated on gentleness:the gentleness of God, as well as how we are to be gentle. "Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." (Colossians 3:12) For our children, we prayed that they would exhibit the fruits of the Spirit in their lives. We also prayed for them: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (Philippians 4:6) If you have a moment you might pray the same for your child. Debbie Heggemeier and Moms in Touch International

CALENDAR

5/19/2006
4:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. Maranatha
4:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. Maranatha
8:00 PM End-of-School Dance

5/21/2006
4:00 PM Baccalaureate Service: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Richfield (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

5/22/2006
4:00 PM Varsity Baseball MCAA Tournament vs. Heritage/Providence at CA-Bloomington
7:00 PM Junior High Parent Information Meeting

5/23/2006
Final Exams
4:00 PM Varsity Softball Subsection 4A Tournament

5/24/2006
Final Exams

5/25/2006
Final Exams
Last Day of Classes for 2005-06
4:00 PM Varsity Baseball Subsection 4A Tournament
4:00 PM Varsity Softball Subsection 4A Tournament

5/26/2006
7:00 PM Graduation, 7:00 p.m. (Dan Reuss Gymnasium)

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

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