With all the talk of the flu especially the H1N1 virus, it can certainly cause concern. Do we need to get a flu shot? Do we need to get both flu shots? It seems that right now, there are more questions than answers.

There are a number of things parents can do to help their children. Make sure that your children get plenty of sleep, eat healthy and drink enough water. This will help your children fight off the flu when it comes and also help your children do well in school. Also, remember that if your child is running a temperature, they should not attend school and should not return to school until they have not had a fever for 24 hours.

 We really don’t have to panic because God has promised to take care of His children, and He has given their bodies every effective means to fight disease.

 " I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Wonderful are Your works; my soul knows it very well." -Psalm 139:14

*Reminder, everyone is invited to attend chapel at 8:45 am on Wednesdays with our children. The schedule for chapel leaders in the next few weeks is:

November 4 - Pastor Hennig November 11 - Mr. Henschen

November 18 - Pastor Koschmann November 24 - ???

FYI: I want to send out a big THANK YOU to Diana Taylor for all of the time she has spent helping me while Sharon has been out for surgery. I also want to thank everyone else who has helped do things for me in the office this whole year. It has been a year since I started and everyone has made me feel so welcome. Thank you, Lora

 Parent -Teacher Conferences: There is now a sign-up sheet in the office. The dates are: November 5th and 6th. There are a couple of teachers not making appointments on the 6th however, due to the sports schedule. Feel free to call the office or stop in and set a time. If you have more than one teacher to visit, we will try to schedule them as close together as possible.

 Picture day is November 3rd: Please see enclosed materials.

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

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In honor of all who have served our country, Concordia will be presenting a Veteran’s Day program. Everyone is invited to join us Wednesday, November 11th at 10am in the gym!!!

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Questions? Call the office or contact: Amy M.

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Concordia Lutheran School held their annual Spelling Bee on Friday, October 16th. It was good to see the children using their talents and abilities to thank God for His gifts to them. The purpose of the spelling bee was to choose participants in the area wide Lutheran Spelling Bee at Lutheran High in January. Congratulations to all the students who participated. The second place winners received a trophy. The first place winners received a trophy and will go out to lunch with Mr. Henschen. A special congratulations to the winners:

 2nd grade: 1. Jacob W. 2. Abby R.

3rd grade: 1. Nick V. 2. Natalie B.

4th grade: 1. Alicia B. 2. Jack W.

5th grade: 1. Katie E. 2. Kaitlyn W.

6th grade: 1. Adam M. 2. Nick L.

7th grade: 1. Hanna W. 2. Emily M.

8th grade: 1. Kyle D. 2. Jordan B.

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Thank you to everyone who helped with and attended the fall festival. Together we raised $450 in tickets and $1600 in the silent auction.

We are in need of volunteers to help with the concession stand and the admissions table and one person to run the clock for the Nov 6-7 volleyball tournament. You can volunteer in 2 hour increments. We especially need the help on Friday, since most of our parents work during the day. We will also be accepting baked goods to sell in the concession stand. They can be brought in as early as Nov. 5th and left on the concession stand counter. Thank you in advance for volunteering.

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