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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