The Charger
March 6, 2009

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March 06, 2009

National Lutheran Schools Week is a chance every year to express our thankfulness to God for having a Lutheran School. Concordia Lutheran School still does teach children about Jesus and will continue to do so. We need you to pray for our school, teachers, parents and students so that Christ will remain at the center.

Please assist us as we look to the next school year. Enrollment numbers have always fluctuated at Concordia, but we could really use your help to get the word out. Talk to your friends, family and neighbors about our preschool and day school so that more children and their families can be reached with the Gospel. Concordia Lutheran School is a great place to get an education that lasts a life time and beyond. 

God bless all of you as we give a special thank you to Concordia Lutheran Church and the pastors who established and continue to support the school. 

-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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Joy of Giving
ConcordiaMarch Chapel Offerings:

The March chapel offerings are going to Camp CILCA or The Central Illinois Lutheran Camp Association. Camp CILCA is a place where Lutheran families can enjoy the outdoors together. 

Remember!! Thank you for your patience while we were working on the doors. We believe that the trouble with the doorbells has been fixed! While the doors were having trouble, parents were dropping off their children in front of the office. It is now time to remember, the handbook states that children should be left off in the gym parking lot. You need to continue to be aware of oncoming traffic and the school children who may be in your path. Also, during the school day, if picking up a student early or dropping a student off late, the student needs to come thru the office and sign in or out. When doing this in front of the school, remember 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 also. 
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: a bean bag chair (new or used), plastic coffee containers, empty and clean pudding/
Jell-O/land-o-lakes butter containers (oblong shape), old pants, (size 4/5), socks and 
underwear (boys and girls), mittens and gloves (don’t have to match), plastic storage 
bags, brown and white paper lunch bags
3rd & 4th: striped or plain material in 3 yd pieces or larger, ribbon, plastic Easter eggs
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Schwans Fundraiser: Thank you to all who participated in the Schwan’s truckload sale, making it a huge success! Our sales totaled $1,003! March’s event will be Friday, March 27th: 2:30-5:30pm in the large parking lot. Our March goal is $1,250 and there will be a contest: the class with the most orders, will win and ice cream party! Books and order forms can be found on the narthex table. You don’t have to preorder, but if you want to make sure your items are available, please turn in preorders to the office by March 20th! A percentage of the proceeds will go to Concordia Lutheran. 
Questions? Contact: Amy Morgan at: 529-3309.
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Lutheran High School Summer Camp
Lutheran High School’s Summer Camp for Kids is for children who have completed grades K-8 and is designed to be an opportunity for education and enrichment in a Christian atmosphere as well as a fun way to spend summer days. There are weekly sessions beginning June 8th and they run Mon-Fri until August 7th. For more information, you can pick up a pamphlet in the church narthex or office. You can also contact Lutheran High School at: 546-6363 or at their website, which is www.lutheranhs.pvt.k12.il.us.
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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.


Sunday March 8: All students grades Preschool thru 8th Grade will be taking part in the 10am Sunday Church Service. This years theme song “Soul’s Celebration” will be sung by all students and the 1st thru 8/th grade will sing “Everywhere I Go”. Please make an effort to attend. The PTL is also hosting a spaghetti dinner after church.

Lutheran High School Music Contest is Sunday March 15th. This is primarily for students in grades 4-8. Those students who are preparing instrumental, piano, vocal solos or ensembles should have already turned in the information to Mr. Shorfiede or Mrs. Hennig. The PTL covers the entrance fee for this contest. The day of the competition coincides with the Lutheran High’s Brunch and the Music Contest usually begins around noon. We will receive a schedule later. Students participating are reminded to dress in nice clothes for their performance (NO jeans, t-shirts or tennis shoes!). It is a great opportunity for our students.
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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.


Mark Your Calendar
With Concordia Lutheran Church and School Events

Fri: 03/06 10:45am Chapel
     1:00pm Early Dismissal for Teacher’s Workshop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sat: 03/07 9:00am Math Contest at Lutheran High
     5:30pm Please join us for Church Services
Sun: 03/08 Set Your Clocks One Hour Ahead !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     9:00am Please join us for Sunday School and Bible School
     10:00am Please join us for Church Services (PS-8 sing !!!!)
     11:30am PTL Spaghetti Lunch
Mon: 03/09 5:45pm PTL Meeting
Tue: 03/10 3:30pm Chess Club
Wed: 03/11 8:45am Chapel
     4:30pm Jr. Confirmation
     5:30pm Please join us for a Lenten meal (Millie’s chili)
     7:00pm Please join us for Midweek Lent Service
Sat: 03/14 5:30pm Please join us for Church Service
Sun: 03/15 12:00PM Music Festival at LHS
     9:00am Please join us for Sunday School and Bible School
     10:00am Please join us for Church Service
     4:00pm Coupon 101 Meeting
Tue: 03/17 3:30pm Chess Club
Wed: 03/18 8:45am Chapel
     4:30pm Jr. Confirmation
     5:30pm Please join us for a Lenten meal (Marketing Committee)
     7:00pm Please join us for Midweek Lent Service
Fri: 03/20 end of 3rd quarter


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

Miss. Billotte

She was the best teacher ever,
She taught us many things.
She was loving and caring,
And has the purest hear I know.

Deborah W.—8th Grade

Mr. Henschen

He is the supreme chief of the school
Whom always enforces God’s rule.
His time-wealthy wisdom he shares
To show just how much he cares.

Maranda P.—8th Grade

Mrs. Bandelow

5th Grade
In fifth grade, I had Mrs Bandelow;
She was the best teacher that I know.
She taught us interesting things that she knew,
And she cheered up anyone who felt really blue.

Jared N.—8th Grade

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