Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for May 26, 2006
Vol. 6, No. 37

This is the last regularly-scheduled edition of the CA-BLOOMINGTON UPDATE for the 2005-2006 school year. Special editions will be emailed periodically throughout the summer as needed. The school web site will also continue to updated.

CELEBRATE WITH SENIORS AT GRADUATION TONIGHT
Graduation takes place TONIGHT, Friday, May 26, at 7:00 pm at CA-Bloomington in the Dan Reuss Memorial Gymnasium. Chik Chikeles, pastor at Calvary Chapel of St. Paul, will be the speaker. All are invited! Starting May 31, graduation photos can be viewed online. Go to www.concordiaacademy.com, click on "Bloomington," and then click on the graduation photos banner. Downloads will be available and prints in a variety of sizes and formats will be available for purchase.

GRADUATION BROADCAST ON BEC AND ONLINE
Bloomington Educational Cable (BEC-TV, Channel 15) will broadcast the CA-Bloomington graduation on the following dates: June 2 at 8:00 p.m. and June 3 at 2:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. It can also be viewed online at www.bectv.org. For compete schedule information, as well as information about ordering duplicate tapes, go to http://www.bectv.org/searchID.asp?showID=25250.

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.

SCHOOL YEAR ENDS
May 25 marked the last day of school for the 2005-2006 school year. Report cards will be mailed out in early June. Please remember that report cards will not be sent if there are and unpaid fines, outstanding tuition, or materials (including uniforms) that have not been returned.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

NEWS FROM PHYL
I would like you to know the latest library news. We now have DVDs and CDs that can be checked out for your enjoyment. Check my website for the list. Would you be willing to help out in the library this summer? Please contact me if you are able to help. On June 16, I will be wrapping Father's Day presents at Borders Book Store in the Richfield Shops on Lyndale Avenue. Come visit me from 9:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. - Phyl Mueller

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

MOMS IN TOUCH MOMENT
The last Fruit of the Spirit is self-control. "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings." (I Peter 5:8 & 9) As our students start their summer taking time off from school, please don't take time off from praying for your children. Remember, if you aren't praying for your child, who is? May God bless you and your family with a wonderful summer. -Debbie Heggemeier and Moms in Touch International

CALENDAR


5/26/2006
7:00 PM Graduation (Dan Reuss Gymnasium, CA-Bloomington)

5/30/2006
Faculty Meeting
9:00 AM Grade School Track Meet at Bloomington Jefferson H.S. (rescheduled from 5/12)

5/31/2006
Faculty Meeting
6:00 PM Spring Athletic BBQ & Awards Night

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

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