The Charger
January 21, 2005


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January 21, 2005

PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING: It is hard to believe that half of the school year is done, and we are already planning for kindergarten round-up on January 25. Help us to get the word out so everyone who is considering having their child attend kindergarten next year at Concordia has a chance to be here. 
    Last Friday we had two Springfield policemen from the Traffic Services Section review our school dismissal procedures. They gave us suggestions for improving safety during dismissal, and we hope to implement a number of their suggestions in the near future.
   Hopefully we are through most of the really cold weather, but if not, continue to dress students warmly and enjoy winter. God bless you all as we together teach His children this new semester. Dan Henschen 

SPELLING BEE: The 3rd through 8th grade teams chosen at our Concordia Spelling Bee last October competed at Lutheran High School in the area wide Lutheran Grade School Spelling Bee on Saturday, January 15. Special thanks and congratulations to all those who participated and represented their Lord and Concordia well. Those participating were from Grade 3, Kyle D. and Michael H.; from Grade 4, Tina W. and Aaron B.; from Grade 5, Olivia L. and Jesse T.; from Grade 6, Ashley V. and Jeremiah W.; from Grade 7, Grace A. and Jessica M.; and from Grade 8, Cody C. and Zach R. 

MAYOR TIMOTHY DAVLIN: Mayor Davlin visited our school on Thursday, January 13. After going on a tour of our facilities, meeting with Mr. Henschen, and visiting our classrooms, he met with Grades 1-8 for an assembly. He called our school “A hidden jewel in Springfield” and told the children to thank their parents and those who provide such a wonderful school for them. He then explained briefly about city government and answered several questions from the students. We understand the preciousness of a Christian education for our children, but it certainly was nice to hear someone on the “outside” see our importance and value also!

DISMISSAL PROCEDURES: Mr. Henschen invited representatives of the Springfield Police Department to come to the faculty meeting on January 14 to review our dismissal procedures and suggest a better alternative. They were very helpful. When we have a new procedure ready to implement, we will let all parents know.

P.T.L.MEETING: The P.T.L. meeting that had been cancelled is now rescheduled for Monday, January 24, at 5:30 p.m. in Mr. Henschen’s classroom. We hope to see everyone there. 

HOOPSHOOT RESULTS: Congratulations to Amy R. and Lewie A. for winning their age division at the Hoop Shoot. They advance to the next level at Jacksonville.
Also doing a great job were Sammi B. placing second and Jesse T. receiving third place. John P. and Michael P. represented our school very well too!

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 25. We will be having an open house for all prospective kindergarten students and their parents on January 20 from 5:00 until 7:30 PM. If you have a kindergartener or know of someone who does, please plan to come. Our purpose it to provide a Christ-centered learning environment for our children of all ages. How important it is to begin their formal education having the opportunity to grow not only in a solid academic manner, but also with Christ as the center of that experience growing in faith and understanding of the Christian life.

REPORT CARDS: Your child brought home the second quarter report card on January 19. If you have not returned the report card, please do so at your earliest convenience.

SCHOOL CLOSING REMINDER: When District #186 closes, so does Concordia. 

SPORTS REMINDERS: This year during the ball games we are allowing water and popcorn to be taken into the gym. We are, however, limiting the food and drink to those two items. Candy, nachos, and all other food and drinks are to remain in the concession stand area. Food items are not to be carried down the hallways to the bathrooms, etc. This is for clean up purposes. The more places we allow food and drink, the more places we have to clean after the games are finished. Trips to the bathroom are certainly permissible, but children are not to be playing in the hallways, bathroom, going in and out of classrooms, or roaming outside. Children should be seated in the gym unless eating in the concession stand area or using the restroom. The children are strongly encouraged to remain in the gym and watch the game. Besides the obvious problem of fingers being stepped on and shoulders bumped, the constant coming and going up and down the bleachers during the games is disruptive to those who are watching the game. The games are to be enjoyed as a family activity. The volunteers ,who generously give of their time to do the many needed procedures to make the games work, are not able to supervise the children and provide for their safety. 

LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS: 
Placement Tests: Call the high school office (ext. 10) or Mrs. Parris (ext. 20) to sing up to take the freshman placement test. Date are: Saturday, January 29, 2005—8:30-11:45 a.m.; Saturday, March 12, 2005 –8:30-11:45 a.m.; and Saturday, June 4, 2005—8:30-11:45 a.m. Students should bring two #2 pencils and a calculator. The testing fee is $10. Please call the school office to pre-register at 546-6363.
Drama Department: The Drama Department of Lutheran High will present an interactive play for children of all ages. “Aesop’s Fables” will come to the stage at LHS on Friday, January 28th at 7 p.m. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show will be available at the door.

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Calendar
1/21 TBA St. John’s Shootout at Champaign
1/22 11:00 B(V & JV) vs. Trinity, Bloomington at Concordia
1/23 8:15 Preschool-Kindergarten Choir sings in the 8:15 service
1/25 5:00-7:30 Kindergarten Round-Up
1/27 6:00 B(V) & G(JV) vs. Mt. Pulaski at Mt. Pulaski
2/1 6:00 G(JV & V) vs. New Berlin at Concordia
2/3 5:30 P.T.L. Meeting
      6:00 B(JV) & G(V) vs. Zion, Litchfield at Concordia
2/4-5 TBA Concordia G(JV) Tourney at Concordia
2/6 10:45 Grades 5-8 Choir sings in the 10:45 service

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QUOTABLE QUOTES: 

A man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow just in front of him. He did the right thing by stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.
    The tailgating woman hit the roof and the horn screaming in frustration with him. As she was still in mid-rant, she heart a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a cell.
   After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.
   He said, “I’m sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping the guy off in front of you, and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the ‘Choose Life’ license plate holder, the ‘What Would Jesus Do’ bumper sticker, the ‘Follow Me to Sunday School’ bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated Christian fish emblem on the trunk. Naturally, I assumed you had stolen the car.”

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CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Est. 1931

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