CA-Bloomington Update for September 15, 2006

Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for September 15, 2006
Vol. 7, No. 4

BAND, CHOIR, BLUEGRASS, ICE CREAM, RUNNING, FELLOWSHIP ARE ALL A PART OF THE CONCORDIA CONNECTION (THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17)
This Sunday, September 17, 2006, Concordia Academy will host The Second Annual Concordia Connection, the symbolic run marking the shared educational ministry of Concordia Academy-Roseville and Concordia Academy-Bloomington. Consider being a part of this fun event in any of the following ways:
-RUN
Participants can choose to run a three or four-mile leg of the distance or may choose to complete the entire route which is under 20 miles. Brian Melendez (LHS '86), teacher at Concordia Academy-Bloomington, and Elizabeth Bohren, teacher at Concordia Academy-Roseville, will lead runners from Roseville to Bloomington starting at 11:00 a.m. There are four stations along the way where runners can start or end. For those wanting to complete a shorter distance, there will be a one-mile run at the end of the event. Those participants will run from Portland Avenue and American Blvd. to the school in Bloomington. Runners receive a free Concordia Connection t-shirt. If you would like to run, please contact Shelley Novotny (952-854-0224, ext. 111, or shelley.novotny@concordiaacademy.com).
-PLEDGE RUNNERS
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has generously designated $7000 of matching funds for this event. If you would like to make a gift to the Concordia Academy Bloomington’s Lancer Legacy Fund by pledging a runner, please contact Shelley Novotny at 651-484-8429 or shelley.novotny@concordiaacademy.com. Brian Melendez, Todd Bentz, and Director of Communications Shelley Novotny are a few of the CA-Bloomington folks who will be running. Director of Admissions and art teacher Chris Roth asks that you pledge him so he does not have to run! Pledge forms are available in the front office or can be downloaded at www.lutheranhighschool.com/downloads/ConcordiaConnPledgeForm.pdf.
-EAT ICE CREAM WITH FRIENDS AT CA-BLOOMINGTON
From 1:00-3:00 p.m., CA-Bloomington’s Booster Club will sponsor an ice cream social with ice cream from Schwann’s. Don’t worry...you don’t have to run to enjoy ice cream and fellowship! All students, association church members, families and friends are invited to attend. A freewill offering will be taken, with proceeds going towards a concessions counter in the new gym.
-ENJOY MUSIC BY CA-BLOOMINGTON STUDENTS
Both band and choir will be on hand providing music during the ice cream social. In addition, Sawtooth, a bluegrass band featuring CA-Bloomington student Shane Birtzer and his family, will perform.
Rain or shine, Sunday will be a great day! Plan to join in the fun, food, and fellowship.

PROGRESS REPORTS ARE COMING NEXT WEEK
Progress reports for all classes will be sent home with students next Tuesday, September 19, and mid-term reports will be mailed home on Thursday. If you have any questions about your CA student's progress, please don't hesitate to call any teacher directly. A listing of all staff and phone extensions is on the web at http://www.lutheranhighschool.com/lhsstaff/showStaff-list.cfm .

MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE FROM MUSIC STUDENTS
As a fundraiser for the spring music tour, band and choir members are selling magazine subscriptions. Orders can be placed with band or choir students through Monday, September 20. Orders can also be place online all year. Go to http://www.gafundraising.com, select "online store," and put in our school i.d. (443051). Orders can be either new subscriptions or renewals. Magazine subscriptions can also be donated to the library (see "News From Phyl" below). Questions? Contact Keith Esala (keith.esala@concordiaacademy.com) or Robin Martens (robin.martens@concordiaacademy.com).

SPORTS CALENDAR HAS EMAIL UPDATE FEATURE
One great feature of our new conference sports calendar is the ability to sign-up to be emailed when changes/updates are made to the CA-Bloomington sports schedule. The link to our sports calendar page is http://www.mcaaconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=40&school_id=3 . (This link can also be found on our web site calendar page and in the calendar section of the weekly email.) Click on the "Notify Me" link on the sports calendar page to sign-up for email notifications.

FALL PLAY ANNOUNCEMENT AND AUDITIONS COMING FOR NEXT WEEK
Watch for the official announcement of the fall play early next week. Auditions will be held later in the week. The fall play will be directed by Heather (Baker) Wydeven, who also directed "Little Women" here last year. Questions? Contact Chris Roth (chris.roth@concordiaacademy.com).

SOME COMPUTER USAGE AGREEMENTS STILL MISSING
Several students have still not turned in completed computer usage agreements. These are needed before a student starts using a school computer. If yours in not turned in yet, please do so ASAP.

CONVERTIBLES NEEDED
Student council is in need of five convertibles for court members to ride in during the Homecoming parade on October 6. If you can help, please contact student council advisor Grace Kelzer (ext. 302 or grace.kelzer@concordiaacademy.com).

HAPPENINGS BOOKS AVAILABLE
Happenings coupon books are available for $30 from the front office. They include thousands of dollars of discounts and special offers. Profits from the sales go to support Debby, our Compassion International child. Students can earn a free book if they sell 5 books. Questions? Contact Marilee Schneider.

SPORTS SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE
Sports passes (valid for home games all year) are now available. Prices are $85 for a pass for an individual or $160 for a family pass. A ten-event punch card is available for $45. Regular game admissions are $5 for adults and $3 for students. CA-Bloomington students are admitted at no charge. You can purchase your pass at any home game or contact Dan Maser, athletic director. Sports passes are a fantastic deal and a great way to show your Lancer support. (Note: According to MSHSL guidelines, the passes are not valid at playoff or tournament games.)

NEWS FROM PHYL
Would you like to support our music program? Do you have enough magazines coming to your home? How about considering ordering a subscription from a band or choir member (see "Magazine Subscription" item above) for our library? Your student doesn't need to be a band or choir member to participate. Donating a magazine subscription to the library would be great way to support both the spring music tour and the library. -Phyl Mueller

CALENDAR

9/15/2006
7:00pm Football: Varsity vs. Blooming Prairie @ Blooming Prairie High School
9/16/2006
Volleyball: JV Tournament @ Heritage Christian Academy
9/17/2006
11:00am Concordia Connection Run (starts at Roseville campus)
1:00-3:00pm Ice Cream Social (at Bloomington campus)
9/18/2006
4:30pm Soccer:Girls Varsity vs. Minneapolis North @ Minneapolis North HS
6:00pm JV Football: Blooming Prairie vs. Concordia/NLA @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
6:00pm Volleyball: JV vs. West Lutheran @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
7:00pm Volleyball: Varsity vs. West Lutheran @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
9/19/2006
First Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home With Students
9/20/2006
8:15am Late Start (8:15 a.m.)
9/21/2006
6:00pm Soccer:Girls Varsity vs. Maranatha Christian Academy @ Maranatha Christian Academy
6:00pm Volleyball: JV vs. Heritage Christian Academy @ Heritage Christian Academy
7:00pm Volleyball: Varsity vs. Heritage Christian Academy @ Heritage Christian Academy
9/22/2006
7:00pm Football: Varsity vs. West Lutheran @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
9/23/2006
1:00pm Volleyball: JV vs. New Life Academy @ New Life Academy
2:30pm Volleyball: Varsity vs. New Life Academy @ New Life Academy

-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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