Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for September 29, 2006
Vol. 7, No. 6

HOMECOMING WEEK IS HERE!
The 2006 Lancer Homecoming gets started tomorrow (Saturday, September 30) and rolls on until the next Saturday. Plan to show your Lancer pride at a variety of special events. Here's what's happening:
Saturday, Sept. 30
Girls' Soccer vs. Watertown-Mayer at home, 11:00 a.m.
Coronation and Talent Show, 7:00 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 2 (Sports Day-Wear any professional or college sports clothing)
JV Football vs. Bethany Academy at home, 5:00 p.m.
Girls' Volleyball vs. Bethany Academy at home 5:30/7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 3 (Favorite Movie Character Day)
Rough and Tough Volleyball Game, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 4 (Favorite Fairy Tale Character Day)
Powder Puff Football Game with Bonfire Following, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 5 (Disco Day-Wear 70’s attire )
Volleyball vs. Southwest Christian at Crown College, 6:45 & 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 6 (Spirit Day)
Homecoming Pep Fest, 2:08 p.m.
Homecoming Parade, 4:30 p.m.
Homecoming BBQ, 5:30 p.m.
Football Game vs. Providence Academy Lions, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Homecoming Dance (“A Night in the Spotlight”) 8:00-11:00 p.m.
Note: Remember that off-campus dance guests must be registered in advance in the office.

PROGRESS REPORTS MAILED
All parent should have received a mailing including mid-term reports and several other important pieces of information. 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 .

HOMECOMING BBQ TICKETS ON SALE
Get your Homecoming meal tickets now from any band or choir member; proceeds go towards the groups' spring tour. The meal, which will be served following the Homecoming parade on October 6, includes a grilled Sirloin burger, chips, beverage, and dessert. Tickets cost $7.

PICTURE RETAKES ARE THIS MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
School picture retakes will take place on October 2, starting at 9:00 a.m. Students who missed the first picture day should be sure to get their picture taken. Other students getting retakes should be sure to bring their old picture packet with them.

MOMS IN TOUCH NEEDS YOU!
Concordia Academy needs the prayerful support of its families and friends. Our students and staff benefit greatly from knowing that we uphold them in prayer on a regular basis. Will you please join us? Moms in Touch is a national prayer movement that has been part of Lutheran High School and Concordia Academy for several years. Moms meet weekly to lift up the needs of our school, students and staff, asking God's blessings and guidance in all things. Many of the parents who were previously involved with Moms in Touch have had their students graduate, and many current parents may not be aware of this vital ministry. If you would like to join with other concerned parents, please contact Kathy Gunderson at kgunders@earthlink.net or telephone her at 612-729-0142 to learn more about how you can be involved. Meetings will begin in October 2006, but times and dates are in the process of being scheduled. Also, if you have prayer concerns, please bring them to us on a regular basis. We welcome the opportunity to pray for specific needs within our Concordia community. -Kathy Gunderson

"SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY" AWARD APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
Students who have taken a very active role in community service activities over the past year are encouraged to apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The Spirit of Community Awards were created to recognize students in middle and high school who have demonstrated exemplary community service. State winners will receive $1000, engraved silver medallions, and an all-expense-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C. in May for several days of recognition events. National Honorees receive additional $5000 awards. Applications are available in the Counseling Office.

IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR THE CANDY MAKING FUNDRAISER
Dates have been set for the Sweet Delights candy making. They are as follows:
Monday, October 16
Tuesday, October 17
Monday, October 23
Thursday, October 26
Saturday, November 4
Monday, October 30
Thursday, November 2
Tuesday, November 14
All times are 6:30-9:30 p.m., except for November 4, which will be 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
Candy making is a fabulous time to meet other parents, no previous experience is expected, and minimal skills are required (mostly a warm body and a willing spirit). Dads and students are encouraged to participate, too. Volunteers can come all or part of the evening. I will be calling all families in the school between now and the beginning part of October to see when they are available to help. If anyone is able to help me with calling, I would appreciate it. People are encouraged to call me and let me know when they want to help. My phone number is 952-835-4450. Thanks in advance. -Terri Riehm

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.

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.

CALENDAR

9/29/2006
7:00pm Football: Varsity vs. Bethlehem Academy @ Bruce Smith Field at Alexander Park
9/30/2006
11:00am Soccer:Girls Varsity vs. Watertown-Mayer @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
7:00pm Homecoming Coronation and Talent Show
10/2/2006
Sports Day
9:00am School Picture Retakes
5:00pm JV Football Game vs. Bethlehem Academy @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
5:30pm/7:00pm Volleyball Game vs. Bethany Academy @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
10/3/2006
Favorite Movie Character Day
Girls Soccer Conference Tournament TBA
7:30pm Rough and Tough Volleyball Game
10/4/2006
Favorite Fairy Tale Character Day
7:00pm Powder Puff Football Game with Bonfire Following
10/5/2006
Disco Day
Girls Soccer Conference Tournament TBA
6:45pm/8:00pm Volleyball Game vs. Southwest Christian @ Crown College
10/6/2006
Spirit Day
2:08pm Homecoming Pep Fest
4:30pm Homecoming Parade
5:30pm Homecoming BBQ
7:00pm Varsity Football vs. Providence Academy @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
10/7/2006
Girls Soccer Conference Tournament TBA
8:00pm-11:00pm Homecoming Dance

-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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