Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for November 3, 2005
Vol. 6, No. 11

FALL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE TODAY AND TOMORROW
Don't forget that parent/teacher conferences are today (Thursday, November 3, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.) and tomorrow (Friday, November 4, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.). Conferences give you 12 minutes with each teacher. If you have not scheduled conference times and wish to meet with teachers, please call Marilee Schneider ASAP (ext. 109) to schedule times. Due to conferences, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 4.

CHAPERONES NEEDED FOR NOVEMBER 4 LATE NITE BASH
We still need one or two additional chaperones for tomorrow's junior high Late Nite Bash at CA-Bloomington. If you'd like to help with this fun event, please contact Marilee Schneider.

NOVEMBER 11 IS A HALF DAY
Mark your calendars! To accommodate an elementary school matinee of Little Women, school will be dismissed at noon on Friday, November 11.

LITTLE WOMEN RUNS NEXT WEEKEND!
Louisa M. Alcott's beloved novel Little Women comes to life on the Concordia Academy-Bloomington stage NEXT WEEKEND (November 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and November 13 at 2:30 p.m.). The structure of the play faithfully covers that of the novel, interweaving the lives of the March girls (Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy) and Laurie, the boy next door, as they grow up together during the Civil War era. Admission is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students and senior citizens. Advance reservations can be made online at www.lutheranhighschool.com/lhsevents/littlewomen.cfm . Reservations can also be made by calling 952-854-0224, ext. 109.

HOMECOMING PHOTOS AVAILABLE
Homecoming couple pictures are available to view and order online. Go to www.davidjonesphoto.com. Click on "clients," and then select "CAB Homecoming." The gallery password is "Havana". If you have questions about ordering or viewing photos, please contact David Jones via his web site.

WINTER SPORTS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 10
Parents of winter athletes should plan to attend a winter sports meeting next Thursday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m.

SENIOR PARENTS MEET ON NOVEMBER 14
Senior parents: do you know what is happening in 173 days? The senior class party, and...oh yea...our sons and daughters graduate from high school. Although 173 days may seem like a long time, planning this event will take a lot of time and effort on everyone's part, and it will be here before we know it. Please plan on attending a meeting on November 14th at 7:00 p.m. to begin planning of this event. We would like a volunteer to coordinate this event, and many others to help out where needed. Thank you. -John Venzke

FALL SPORTS BANQUET IS NOVEMBER 20
All parents and athletes in a fall sport should watch their mailboxes for the invitation to the Fall Sports Banquet. After receiving the invitation, please RSVP at your earliest convenience so the Booster Club can plan the amount of food needed. This year the banquet will be held at CA-Bloomington. The date for the event will be November 20, 2005 at 5:00 p.m., and the cost will be $7.00 per person.

THREE DAYS OF CANDY MAKING LEFT
There are three days left of candy making to fill the empty boxes with Turtles, Peppermint Crunch, Peanut Clusters, and Layered Mints. We are making candy this Saturday morning, November 5, at 9:00 a.m. or next Monday and Tuesday, November 6 and 7, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The work is easy and the help would be appreciated. If you can volunteer, please call Debbie Heggemeier at 952-844-0128 or e-mail her at degheg@att.net or call Terri Riehm at 952-835-4450.

THANKS FOR HELP LAST WEEKEND
Thanks to all parents and students who helped with last weekend's clean-up day and open house. The open house was a success, and the building looked great thanks to the hard work of Saturday's volunteers. Thank you!

CHAPEL OFFERINGS GO TO UGANDA
Second quarter chapel offerings will be designated for the Watoto Child Care Ministries in Kampala, Uganda. Currently there are 880,000 Ugandan children living as orphans as a result of AIDS; Watoto Child Care Ministries care for about 1200 children, with a goal to care for 20,000 children in the future. Offerings are collected each Tuesday and Thursday after chapel. More information on Watoto Child Care Ministries can be found at www.watoto.com.

BARNES & NOBLE FUNDRAISER IS DECEMBER 19
Mark your calendars! Once again this year, up to 25% of your purchases at the Galleria Barnes & Noble in Edina can go towards CA-Bloomington. Just shop there on December 19, and turn in the special voucher (available at www.lutheranhighschool.com/lhsevents/bookfair.cfm) when you check out. This is a great chance to take care of Christmas shopping and support CA-Bloomington at the same time. CA-Bloomington library volunteers will also be doing gift wrapping on the 19th, 2:00-10:00 p.m. Questions? Call the school at 952-854-0224.

COLLEGE PLANNING MEETINGS COMING IN NOVEMBER
-Monday, November 7 and Thursday, November 17 - College Funding (sponsored by Thrivent Financial) at 7:00 p.m. at CA-Bloomington. This session is offered on two different dates and focuses on investment strategies, education tax credits, and loans and savings vehicles.
-Tuesday, November 15 - College Planning, at 7:00 p.m. at CA-Bloomington. Brian Peterson of Hamline University will share what classes to take while still in high school, how and when to complete applications, when to make college visits, what makes students more likely to be accepted at a college and what schools are looking for, and an overview of what CA will do to help prepare students for career/college planning. This session is primarily for parents of 9th and 10th grade students, but all parents are welcome.

REDEMPTION BAZAAR IS SATURDAY
Lutheran Church of the Redemption will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 5, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a great chance to purchase arts, crafts, antiques, treats, holiday decor, and more. LCR is located at 927 East Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington.

MT. CALVARY FUNDRAISER OFFERS 70% OFF RETAIL PRICES
You're invited to a Vendor Blender on November 12, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Lutheran School (6541 16th Ave. S. in Richfield). Items from Macy's, Nordstrom, and Gymboree will be available at 70% off retail prices. Items will also be available from Pampered Chef, Chocolate ETC, Charming by Design, Tastefully Simple, Cookie Lee Jewelry, and other well-known vendors. Caricatures, crafts, holiday cookies, and lunch will also be available. Proceeds support the 7th and 8th grade trip to Washington DC.

MOMS IN TOUCH MOMENT
This past Wednesday we prayed for Concordia Academy-Bloomington. We prayed that our children would be a friend and comfort to the lonely, the discouraged, and the lost. We also prayed that they would look not only to their own interest but also to the interest of others (Philippians 2:4). If you have a moment, please pray the same for your child. Any mom is welcome to join us to pray at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room on Wednesday mornings. -Debbie Heggemeier and Moms in Touch International

CALENDAR

11/3/2005
5:00 PM Parent Teacher Conferences, 5-8 p.m.
6:30 PM PFA Candy-Making, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
11/4/2005
9:00 AM Parent Teacher Conferences, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (No School)
7:30 PM Jr. High Late Night Bash (7:30 p.m. - Midnight)
11/5/2005
9:00 AM PFA Candy-Making, 9 a.m. - Noon
11/7/2005
6:30 PM PFA Candy-Making, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
7:00 PM Thrivent College Financial Planning Information Night
11/8/2005
6:30 PM PFA Candy-Making, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
11/9/2005
Late Start (8:15 a.m.)
9:00 AM Moms-in-Touch, 9-10 a.m. (Conference Room)
11/10/2005
7:30 PM Winter Sports Meeting
11/11/2005
7:30 PM Little Women
11/12/2005
7:30 PM Little Women
11/13/2005
2:30 PM Little Women

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

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