Concordia
Academy-Bloomington Update for December 8, 2006
Vol. 7, No. 16
CHRISTMAS
CONCERT IS DECEMBER 18
Join band and choir members for "Joy To The World," the Fine Arts Christmas
Celebration on Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m. at CA-Bloomington. In addition
to the music, artwork by art students will be on display. There is no admission
charge
for the concert; a freewill offering will be taken. Please join us for this joyful
celebration
of Christ's birth!
FINALS
ARE COMING
First semester final exams are coming soon! The finals schedule is as
follows:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20
8:00-9:30 - Period 8 Final Exam
9:45-11:15 - Period 7 Final Exam
11:15-11:55 - Lunch
12:00-1:30 - Period 6 Final Exam
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
8:00-9:30 - Period 5 Final Exam
9:45-11:15 - Period 4 Final Exam
11:15-11:55 - Lunch
12:00-1:30 - Period 3 Final Exam
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
8:00-9:30 - Period 1 Final Exam
9:45-11:15 - Period 2 Final Exam
11:15 - CHRISTMAS BREAK STARTS
MONDAY, JANUARY 8
SCHOOL RESUMES; SECOND SEMESTER STARTS
Any student who does not have a class during 8th, 5th, or 1st hour does
not have to arrive until the next final exam period. If a student does
not have a 6th,
3rd, or 2nd hour class, they will be allowed to go home early. If a student
has a study hall that falls between two finals, they will be required
to report to
that classroom for supervision during the testing period. STUDENTS ARE NOT
ALLOWED IN THE HALLWAYS DURING TESTING PERIODS.
SENIORS' JOSTENS ORDERS DUE NEXT WEEK
Seniors need to be sure that their orders for class rings and senior announcements
are turned in by December 14. All seniors need to turn in the order
form, even if they are not ordering merchandise. The form includes measurement
information for caps and gowns. The Jostens' rep will be here on December
15 and can answer questions at that time.
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 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. 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! Naomi Golnitz, a representative
of OneAmerica and 123College.com, Inc., will also be available
to assist parents in planning, and scheduling free consultations. Although
this session is primarily for parents of juniors and seniors, it is open to
all
parents. Questions? Contact
Grace Kelzer.
CALENDAR
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
12/9/2006
10:30am Basketball:Girls
JV vs. Lakeview Christian Academy @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
12:00pm Basketball:Boys JV vs. Lakeview Christian Academy @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
1:30pm Basketball:Girls Varsity vs. Lakeview Christian Academy @
Concordia Academy - Bloomington
3:00pm Basketball:Boys Varsity vs. Lakeview Christian Academy @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
12/11/2006
6:00pm Booster Club Meeting (NOTE DATE CHANGE)
12/12/2006
4:30pm Basketball:Boys C vs. Blake @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
6:00pm Basketball:Boys JV vs. Blake @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
7:30pm Basketball:Boys Varsity vs. Blake @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
12/13/2006
8:15am Late Start
12/14/2006
6:00pm Basketball:Boys JV vs. Holy Trinity @ Holy Trinity High School
7:30pm Basketball:Boys Varsity vs. Holy Trinity @ Holy Trinity High School
12/15/2006
6:00pm Basketball:Boys C vs. Southwest Christian @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
7:30pm Basketball:Girls Varsity vs. Holy Trinity @ Concordia Academy - Bloomington
9:00pm Christmas Dance (ends at midnight)
12/17/2006
7:00pm Christmas Concert
-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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