Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for December 1, 2006
Vol. 7, No. 15

LANCER FOR A DAY IS NEXT FRIDAY
Junior high students from our association schools will be visiting CA-Bloomington next Friday afternoon, December 8. We will be on a morning-only schedule that day. Students who will not be assisting with Lancer for a Day should make arrangements to leave the building when school is dismissed at noon.

TODD BENTZ NAMED "TEACHER OF THE WEEK" ON KS95
Congratulations to Todd Bentz who was named "Teacher of the Week" on KS95 (94.5). This morning (December 1), he was interviewed on the air along with Mia Anderson, the CA-Bloomington senior who nominated him. Mia said she appreciates the extra mile that all of her teachers are willing to go for students. Todd will be presented with a plaque and will be eligible for a drawing for a $1000 prize at the end of the school year. More information about the program can be found at http://www.ks95.com/teacher.shtml. Once again we congratulate Todd, and we thank Mia for being such an excellent advocate for our school, teachers, and students.

MID-QUARTER GRADES SENT
Mid-quarter progress reports should have arrived in the mail at your homes. If you have not received yours, please contact the office. If you have concerns about any of your student's grades, please feel free to contact the appropriate teacher(s).

VOLUNTEERS...AND CUSTOMERS...NEEDED FOR BOOKSTORE GIFTWRAPING
Lancer Library volunteers will be providing gift-wrapping at Barnes & Noble at the Edina Galleria and Borders in Richfield. Stop by and have your purchases wrapped by a familiar face! Wrapping dates are as follows; please note that volunteers are still needed for some shifts. Contact Phyl Mueller (ext. 104) if you can help.
Monday, December 4 at Barnes & Noble: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, December 18 at Barnes & Noble: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. (volunteers needed)
Tuesday, December 19 at Borders: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 19 at Barnes & Noble: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (volunteers needed)
Wednesday, December 20 at Barnes & Noble: 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. (volunteers needed)
Thursday, December 21 at Borders: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 21 at Barnes & Noble: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (volunteers needed)
Sunday, December 24 at Barnes & Noble: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

SENIOR PHOTOS DUE FEBRUARY 15
Please note that senior yearbook photos need to be turned in to the school by February 15. Digital files are best (color, 300 dpi JPEG or TIFF files are preferred), but prints can also be submitted. Photos can be taken by the photographer of your choice. Photos should be sent to Chris Roth (chris.roth@concordiaacademy.com). Seniors will receive information about "Senior Blocks" (quarter-page sections of the senior pages that they can purchase for their own personal photos) in January.

SADIES AND PLAY PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Photos from the Sadie Hawkins Dance and the fall play are both available online. In addition to viewing and downloading the photos, prints can be purchased in dozens of formats and sizes. Links to both galleries can be found by going to www.concordiaacademy.com, clicking on "Bloomington," and going to the banners at the bottom of the Bloomington home page. The Sadies gallery is password-protected; the password is "barn."

GET YOUR SWEET DELIGHT CANDIES NOW!
PFA Candy Sales are now in full swing. Do you buy gifts for people at work? Could you sell candy at work? How about candy gifts for the helpers in your life for Christmas such as the mail carrier, the paper carrier, the youth leader, day care provider? Beautifully boxed candy (and great tasting) is available at the school office or by calling Terri Riehm at 952-835-4450 every day as long as the supply lasts. Boxes available for purchase during intermission and before and after the play this weekend. If you would be interested in selling candy at your church, please call Debbie Heggemeier at 952-844-0128. The following candy is available:
French Mints: Large - $12.00
Small - $7.00
Turtles Large - $14.00
Small - $8.00
Peanut Clusters - $10.00
Peppermint Crunch $10.00

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID MEETING ON JANUARY 8
Parents are invited to a financial aid meeting on Monday, January 8, at 7:00 p.m. at Concordia Academy-Bloomington, featuring Brian Heineman, Financial Aid Director from Concordia University, St. Paul. Bring your questions about scholarships, grants, loans, and the FAFSA! He will be going over several aspects of the process and is willing to help all parents, regardless of whether their students attend CSP or not! Although this session is primarily for parents of juniors and seniors, it is open to all parents. Questions? Contact Grace Kelzer.

 



CALENDAR

12/1/2006
5:30pm Basketball:Girls JV vs. Mounds Park @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
7:00pm Basketball:Girls Varsity vs. Mounds Park @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington

12/2/2006
1:00pm Basketball:Boys C vs. PACT Charter @ PACT Charter School
2:30pm Basketball:Boys JV vs. PACT Charter @ PACT Charter School
4:00pm Basketball:Boys Varsity vs. PACT Charter @ PACT Charter School

12/5/2006
4:30pm Basketball:Boys C vs. Concordia Academy - Roseville @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
6:00pm Basketball:Boys JV vs. Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
7:00pm Basketball:Girls Varsity vs. Oh Day Aki Charter @ Oh Day Aki Charter School
7:30pm Basketball:Boys Varsity vs. Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington

12/6/2006
8:15am Late Start (8:15 a.m.)

12/7/2006
6:00pm Basketball:Boys JV vs. Maranatha Christian Academy @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
7:30pm Basketball:Boys Varsity vs. Maranatha Christian Academy @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington

12/8/2006
12:30pm Lancer-for-a-Day (Regular classes dismiss at noon)
6:00pm Basketball:Girls JV vs. Maranatha Christian Academy @ Maranatha Christian Academy
7:30pm Basketball:Girls Varsity vs. Maranatha Christian Academy @ Maranatha Christian 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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