The Charger
February 20, 2009

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February 20, 2009

Technology is everywhere and it is changing so fast. What is a standard today, will be obsolete tomorrow. Fortunately for us, we have a God who does not change and is always up-to-date and relevant. “I the Lord do not change.” Malachi 3: 6. That is just another reason why He is our strength, always. 

We just installed a SMART board in our computer lab, so our children will have another way to learn. The computers in the lab are also working faster because of the changes in the software and the security programs. The changes made them much more usable for our students. Thanks to Brian D., Michael B. and Pastor Hennig for making the improvements. 

God bless you all as we wind down the basketball season and look forward to National Lutheran Schools Week. 

-Dan Henschen
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Lutheran High Scholarships - A Reminder to all current Lutheran High students and Future Lutheran High students who will be enrolling in the 2009-2010 school year: PTL requires students who would like to receive the scholarship for the 2009-2010 school year to write letters requesting the scholarship and turn in to PTL by May 11, 2009.
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The Joy of Giving

February Chapel Offerings:

The February chapel offerings are going to help our Bethesda Friends. We will help assist them with some of their needs.

Remember!! Due to the door alarms having some trouble lately, parents have been dropping off their children in front of the office. Our handbook states that children should be left off in the gym parking lot. We know that it is inconvenient to walk around the building, and we apologize for the extra steps. We hope to have the doorbells fixed very soon! You need to be aware of oncoming traffic and try not to impede the parking for our staff. Our staff come and go from the front parking lot and need to be able to do that in a safe manner. 

**School Dismissal Due to Bad Weather—If it is necessary to close school due to severe weather, mechanical failure, or other emergencies the announcement will be made over local radio stations WMAY (970 AM), WTAX (1240 AM), and WDBR (103.7 FM). Please do not call the teachers! Concordia will align school closing with District 186 (except for early dismissals) due to bad weather or other emergencies that are not affecting Concordia.

Anytime you have a question please do not hesitate to call the office. -Thank you, Sharon & Lora


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Your Help Would Be Greatly Appreciated

*When cleaning out your old “Stuff”, Please think of Concordia. Our classrooms are in need of your donations. If you are trying to get rid of any of these things or are at the store and see any of these items on sale, your help would be greatly appreciated. The needed items are:

Extended Care: any theme craft supplies, Nerf balls, Frisbees, Play dough and supplies
Preschool: old magazines (especially those with pictures of food)
Pre K: plastic coffee containers, empty and clean pudding/Jell-O/land-o-lakes butter 
containers (oblong shape), mittens and gloves (don’t have to match), old pants 
(size 4/5), socks and underwear (boys and girls), plastic store bags, brown and white 
paper lunch bags
3rd & 4th: chess sets, striped or plain material in 3 yd pieces or larger, ribbon, plastic Easter eggs


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Chess Club...
Chess Club will be meeting from 3:30-4:30 pm every Tuesday afternoon in Mrs. Smith’s classroom. Everyone is invited to come and play chess, teach others the game, or learn how to play. This is a great opportunity for adults to mentor out young students. We are also needing additional chess sets! - Hope to see you there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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The Lutheran High School Music & Drama Dept. Presents:The Sound of Music
When: Friday, February 27th at 7:00pm - 
Saturday, February 28th at 7:00pm and 
Sunday, March 1st at 2:00pm
Reserved seats: Adults $6.00 and Seniors & Students $4.00
Call 546-6363 ext.110 to reserve tickets

$$ Coupon Exchange $$$
The coupon exchange group meets every 3rd Sunday. Everyone is invited to gain lots of information regarding saving extra dollars at the checkout. So, start saving all of your coupons (phone book, newspaper, mail inserts, etc.) and bring all non expired coupons in a small shoe box so we can pass the boxes to each other. The March meeting will be Sunday March 15th at 4:00pm in the church overflow. If you have any questions, please contact Pam W. or call the church office.

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Schwans Fundraiser: 
The Schwan’s truckload fundraiser events begin this month. The first date is Friday February 27th from 2:30-5:30pm at the west end of the large parking lot. Books and order forms can be found on the narthex table. A percentage of the proceeds will go to Concordia Lutheran. Please come out and get great food products straight from the truck. 

Hope to see everyone there!!!! 
If you have any questions please contact 
Amy Morgan.
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On February 12th, all students in grades K-8 were invited to guess the number of Sweet Tart Hearts in a jar. Numbers from 200-343 were provided so all students had to do was find a number and sign their name next to it. The winner would either be the student who guessed the exact number or the one closest to the number without going over it. 

We had an exact winner! 
1. Gary R. from the 5th grade guessed the correct number of 321. The grand prize 
was the jar of candy, three free extras for lunch and a basketball. 
2. The 2nd place winner was Jacob L. from the 6th grade with a guess of 320. 
He received a Dwight Howard poster and two free extras for lunch. 
3. The 3rd place winner was Nathan W. from the 6th grade with a guess of 318. He received one free extra for lunch and a soccer ball.

It was decided also to recognize the closest guess in each grade and they were as follows:
Kindergarten Bo L. #312
1st Grade Ethan D. #317
2nd Grade Lexi R. #297
3rd Grade Alicia B. #311
4th Grade Zach V. #316
7th Grade Kyle D. #256
8th Grade Deborah W. #305

Each of the classroom winners received a bag of candy. Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to all who participated!

24th Annual Edinburg Trinity Lutheran Church 
Pork Chop Supper: will be held at The Edinburg Community Building on Saturday March 7, 2009. They will be serving all-you-can-eat pork chops from 4:00-8:00pm. There will also be sides and homemade desserts. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. They do encourage carry out as well. Matching Funds by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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Lutheran High School Sunday Brunch:
Please join in having Sunday Brunch at Lutheran High School on March15th from 10:30am until 2:00pm. The cost is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12.
The menu consists of Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee Cakes, Stollens, Fruit, Applesauce, Ham, Salad Bar, Hash Brown Casserole, Puddings, Corn, Green Beans, Desserts, Juice, Lemonade, Coffee and Milk. ****Donations of groceries and time would be greatly appreciated. 
For more information please call Lutheran High at 546-6363.


Student Poetry Corner
Poems written in tribute to our teachers: Part 1 of 2

Mrs. Bandelow

Always making sure I do my best.
Making sure I always understand.
Teaching me right from wrong,
in the nicest possible ways.
Helping me out when I’m down,
and always there to listen.

Tiffany F.—8th Grade

Miss. Billotte

Loving and carefree
gentle and worry free.
Fun and nice
She’s the best in the world.
and anyone's lucky if they got to have her.
The best teacher in the world you ask? Hmmmmmm……..
Miss Billotte, for sure.

Jordan B.—7th Grade

Mrs. Smith

Mrs. Smith you are the best,
You helped us all without a rest.
Mrs. Smith you are kind, 
You never let anyone fall behind!

Josh H.—7th Grade


Mark Your Calendar
With Concordia Lutheran Church and School Events

F-S: 02/20-22 TBA Boys JV BB Tournament at Trinity
Sat: 02/21 5:30pm Please join us for Church Service
Sun: 02/22 9:00am Please join us for Sunday School and Adult Bible Study
     10:00am Please join us for Church Service
Mon: 02/23 3:30pm Cheerleading Practice
     5:30pm Boy’s JV&V BB Practice
Tue: 02/24 3:30pm Chess Club
     3:30pm Girls JV&V BB practice
     5:45pm Cheerleaders her for game
     6:00pm Boys JV&V Game here vs. Mt Pulaski
Wed: 02/25 8:45am Chapel
     4:30pm Jr. Confirmation
     7:00pm Please join us for Ash Wednesday Church Service
Thu: 02/26 6:00pm Girls JV&V BB Game at Elkhart vs. Mt Pulaski
Fri: 02/27 2:30pm Schwans Event
Sat: 02/28 TBA Boys GSLAA V Tourney (28th-1st )
     5:30pm Please join us for Church Service
Sun 03/01-Sat 03/07 —— >>> is National Lutheran School Week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sun: 03/01 9:00am Please join us for Sunday School and Adult Bible Study
     10:00am Please join us for church Service
Tue: 03/03 3:30pm Chess Club
     6:30pm Board of Christian Day School Meeting
Wed: 03/04 8:45am Chapel
     4:30pm Jr. Confirmation
     5:30pm Please join us for a Lenten Meal hosted by the Youth group
     7:00pm Please join us for Lent Church Service
Fri: 03/06 1:00pm Early Dismissal for Teacher’s Workshop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Est. 1931

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