Concordia
Academy-Bloomington Update for December 22, 2006
Vol. 7, No. 18
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
The gift of the Christ child to ultimately be the sacrifice for the sins of the
world
is beyond our imagination. As we celebrate Christmas and the gift of God's son,
our prayer is that you will be able to meditate on and rejoice in
this great gift. From all the faculty and staff at Concordia Academy, we pray
that you have a blessed Christmas and happy new year.
FIRST
SEMESTER ENDS; VACATION BEGINS
Final exams ended today at 11:15 a.m. and Christmas Break has begun! School
resumes with the start of second semester on Monday, January 8. During both
weeks of Christmas Break,
the office will be open Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. First
semester grades will be mailed home in early January. Please make sure that
you are current with all tuition and fees payments, as report cards will not
be sent home if there are outstanding balances on you accounts. Thank you in
advance for your help.
CHEER ON THE LANCERS AT BASKETBALL GAMES OVER BREAK
There are a number of boys and girls basketball games during Christmas break,
including our own boys' basketball tournament on December 29 and 30. View
our sports
calendar
at http://www.mcaaconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=40&school_id=3 and come out to cheer for the Lancers!
BASEBALL
CLINIC OFFERED DECEMBER 28 & 29
Baseball players in Grades 7-12 will have the opportunity to improve their
skills and bring their game to the next level at a two-day clinic on December
28 and 29 in the Dan Reuss Gym at CA-Bloomington. Cost is $40. The clinic
runs noon-2:00 p.m. on both days. The clinic instructor is Nate Schlieman,
assistant baseball coach at Burnsville High School and head coach of the
Burnsville Junior Legion Team. The registration form and additional information
can be found at http://www.lutheranhighschool.com/downloads/BaseballClinicFlier1206.pdf .
VOLUNTEERS
CAN INCREASE THEIR GIFTS TO CA-BLOOMINGTON THROUGH THRIVENT
Concordia Academy-Bloomington is blessed with numerous volunteers
- many of whom are parents. If you are a volunteer and a Thrivent Financial
member,
Thrivent
will donate $25 to CA for any Thrivent member who volunteers at Concordia Academy-Bloomington
25 hours or more. We thank those who give of their time, talents, and resources
to support this ministry. You may download a Thrivent GivingPlus form at www.lutheranhighschool.com/downloads/GivingPlusApplicationCA.pdf .
If you have questions about your gift to CA-Bloomington, please contact Principal
Lynn Henry, 952-854-0224, ext. 319.
WEATHER-RELATED
SCHOOL CLOSING INFO.
If weather forces CA-Bloomington to close school or to cancel afternoon and evening
activities, the announcement will first be made on WCCO Radio, 830 AM. Postings
will also be found on the web at www.wcco.com and www.kare11.com. If possible,
e-mail notification will also be made. Channels 5, 11, and 29 will be notified
if possible, but WCCO remains the most reliable source.
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.
NEWS FROM PHYL
News from your favorite library...We have some new additions to our library:
Dr. Jeff Burkart's Christmas and Easter music CDs
The Messiah (Handel) music CD
Jeff Burkart's book The Hidden Prince with CD
It Ain't All For Nothing by Walter Dean Myers
Hoops by Walter Dean Myers
Call the school office if you need a good movie, music, or books while on vacation.
I will be happy to come and help you check them out. -Phyl Mueller
CALENDAR
12/22/2006
8:00am 1st Hour Final Exam
9:45am 2nd Hour Final Exam
11:15am School Dismissed, CHRISTMAS BREAK BEGINS
12/22/2006
Final Exams
12/23/2006-1/7/2007
Christmas Vacation
12/24/2006
10:00am Christmas wrapping, Barnes & Noble/Galleria, 10-2
12/27/2006
7:30pm Basketball:Girls Varsity Tournament vs. Randolph @ Randolph High School
12/28/2006
Basketball:Girls
Varsity Tournament TBA vs. TBA @ Randolph High School
noon Baseball Clinic
12/29/2006
noon Baseball Clinic
7:30pm Basketball:Boys Varsity Tournament vs. Martin Luther @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
12/30/2006
10:00am Basketball:Girls Varsity vs. Cannon Valley Lutheran @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
11:45am Basketball:Boys Varsity Tournament vs. TBA @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
1/2/2007
4:15pm Basketball:Boys C vs. Mounds Park @ Mounds Park Academy
5:30pm Basketball:Boys JV vs. Mounds Park @ Mounds Park Academy
7:00pm Basketball:Boys Varsity vs. Mounds Park @ Mounds Park Academy
1/4/2007
6:00pm Basketball:Girls Varsity vs. Community of Peace Academy @
Concordia Academy-Bloomington
1/5/2007
6:00pm Basketball:Girls Varsity vs. Four Directions Charter @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
7:30pm Basketball:Boys Varsity vs. Four Directions Charter @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
1/8/2007
7:40 AM Classes Resume: Beginning of Second Semester
1/9/2007
4:30pm Basketball:Boys C vs. Southwest Christian @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
6:00pm Basketball:Girls JV vs. Bethany Academy @ Bethany Academy
6:00pm Basketball:Boys JV vs. Bethany Academy @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
7:30pm Basketball:Girls Varsity vs. Bethany Academy @ Bethany Academy
7:30pm Basketball:Boys Varsity vs. Bethany Academy @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
1/10/2007
8:15 AM Late Start
1/11/2007
6:00 PM Booster Club Meeting
1/12/2007
6:00pm Basketball:Boys JV vs. Rivers Christian Academy @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
7:30pm Basketball:Boys Varsity vs. Rivers Christian Academy @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
1/13/2007
1:00pm Basketball:Girls JV vs. Providence Academy @ Providence Academy
2:30pm Basketball:Girls Varsity vs. Providence Academy @ Providence 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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