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St. Paul Lutheran School

 *  If you need an enrollment packet for our 3 or 4 year old Pre-K for next school year or  for our Kindergarten class for next school year , contact the school office to request a packet.

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St. Paul Lutheran School is excited to host the "Holy Hotdish" on Tuesday, June 5th. We will be serving pizza hotdish from 5-7pm. We will need many volunteers for this. We need around 50-60 volunteers to make this fundraiser successful. This is a wonderful way to donate time, either a few hours or the whole day to raise funds for your children. It would be wonderful to fill our needs with SPL parents, before asking SPL church members, since all proceeds are going to our kids at the school. Please, either contact April Tordsen at 230-0043 or apriltordsen123@msn.com or your home room parent, they are in need of approx 6 parents in each grade. Please, if you are able to help on Monday, June 4th or Tuesday, June 5th call or email April Tordsen.

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Activities and events at St. Paul Lutheran School, Fairmont in May-

Mon., May 14-  End of year party for Lutheran

         School Band students- 6:00 at Pizza Ranch

Tues., May 15-   5^th grade “Walking Tour” Heritage Acres.

Wed., May 16- AR Points Club Recognition-3:10

      Thurs., May 17- 6^th grade field trip to Fort Ridgely.

      3^rd grade to the County Museum.

Fri., May 18- K&1 field trip.

Sat., May 19- Last Milk Break with the Bergts’-2:00-4:00.

Tues., May 22-  8^th grade group graduation at

    St. James Lutheran Church, Northrop- 7:00 PM

Wed., May 23- 7^th & 8^th grade class trip to the Twin Cities

 Thurs., May 24-  5^th grade trip to Fort Belmont.

                3^rd grade sings for SPL Seniors (Lounge)- 2:00

     Kindergarten –end of year program- 1:45

  PTL Honors’ Night- (gymnasium)- 7:00 PM

Fri., May 25-   4^th grade recorders will play in

       Chapel with concert in their classroom at 8:45

               School Picnic at Gomsrud Park- noon

     Last Day of School for the 2011-12 school year

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Cooks & Custodian Recognition Day on Wednesday.  Take this opportunity to thank these school staff members for all that they do.

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Students making the AR points Club this year will be recognized on Wednesday, May 16- 3:10 in the lunchroom.  AR Points earned after May 4^th will still be added to students’ totals for reading incentives.

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Happy birthday to Miss Barbara Matthees (2^nd grade teacher) on Tuesday and to Mrs. Joan Abel (5^th grade teacher) on Thursday!

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*4 year old Pre-K Closing programs:  Wed., May 23 and Thurs., May 24.  These are the last day of classes  and will be at 10:30 for the morning classes and 2:00 for the afternoon class.  Plan now to attend and special guests are also welcome (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.).

*3 year old Spring Programs- M/W sessions- Monday, May 21 at 10:40 in church basement.  T/Th sessions- Tuesday, May 22 at 10:40 in the church basement.  (last sessions: M/W- May 23, T/Th- May 24)

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Kindergarten end of the year program will be at 1:45 on May 24^th.  Parents, grandparents, etc. are welcome to attend.

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On Thursday, May 17, the second annual Bike Safety Rally will be held from 4:00-7:00 at Grace Lutheran parking lot.  Mayo Health System will have helmets on sale for $14, the police will be conducting a bicycle safety course, and Grace Lutheran will have snowcones..  Early Morning Kiwanis is also helping to sponsor this activity.

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The second annual Mayor’s Bike ride and ice Cream Social will be held on Sat., May 19^th at 9:30 AM.  at Gomsrud Park.  Each of the two routes is 7.5 miles in length with the North route going to Lincoln park and the South route going to Cedar Creek park.  Ice cream will be served from 11:00-noon at the Gomsrud shelter house.  Donations from the Mayor’s Ride from a penny on up will be used by the Martin County Bicycle Association to restore the band shell at Sylvania park and expand bike/walking paths in the city of Fairmont.

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7&8 Handbells will be playing at Honors’ Night prior to the start (which is 7:00 PM).  Players should be in the gym by 6:30.

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* We would like all materials from the Parent Lending Library cart returned by May 18^th.

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*All Pre-K- 8th tuitions should be paid in full by May 15^th.

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Our Custodian, Jim Doolittle, will be retiring at the end of this school year.  The school will recognize his retirement following the School Chapel service on Wed., May 16^th.  Jim has been the custodian here for 16 years.  A new custodian has been hired, Nicholas Simpson, and will start on May 21^st.

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Lutheran School Band Awards Night- Monday, May 14^th at Pizza Ranch in the party room- 6:00 PM.  All should bring $5 for pizza and pop.  Parents can come also, but please notify Ms. D by Friday, May 11^th.  Pick up by 7:20.

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 Parents-  please be sure to have all lunch tickets, milk tickets, and other fees paid for before the last week of school (unless other arrangements have been made with Mr. Bergt).

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The 5^th grade will be participating in the Martin County Historical Society “Walking Tour” on the morning of May 15^th.

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An Amazing Desert Journey at SPL!

VBS at SPL: July 30^th – August 3^rd 2012

Ages 3 to (going into) 5^th grade welcome to attend!

Grades 6^th thru high school & adults needed to help!

Child(ren)'s names,  birthdays, & grade COMPLETED:

(Name)                                                     (B-day)                      (Grade)

(Name)                                                    (B-day)                      (Grade)

(Name)                                                    (B-day)                    (Grade)

(Name)                                                     (B-day)                    (Grade)  

Parents’ or guardians’ names & phone #s:

(Name)                                                                (Phone where you can be reached during VBS)

(Name)                                                                (Phone where you can be reached during VBS)

Allergies or Medical Concerns:

People Who Will Be Picking Up Your Child(ren):

(Parent signature)

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6th Grade - Adult

                                Yes, I would like to be a VBS helper!

                                Yes, I would be willing to help provide snacks!

                                Yes, I would be willing to teach VBS!

(name)                                                                                                           (Phone)

                                                (email)

Please return this form to the school office, the SPL church office, or the basket in the school hallway by Sunday, June 3^rd so we have enough time to order materials.  If you have any questions or concerns please email or call Amanda Bergt (dbergt@juno.com) 238-2303.

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Parents & students- please check the Lost & Found table in the school hallway for items that have been lost during the Spring.

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Re-enrollment (K-7):  Note that the registration fee is due when the registration form is turned in.   All forms are due at this time.   Workbooks, textbooks, etc. will be ordered the first week in June so we need an accurate count of students enrolled.   If you need additional time to make the final payment, contact Mr. Bergt, Principal.

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School Yearbooks (K-8) will be distributed on Thursday this week.  We have a few extra copies which can be purchased until supply runs out on Friday for $14.00 each- in the school office.

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Our PTL Honors’ Night will be on May 24^th at 7:00 PM in the school gymnasium.  We will be recognizing Mr. Paul Engelby for 20 years of service in Lutheran schools and Mr. Charles Lieder for 40 years in Lutheran schools.  A box will be set out in the gym for you to place any congratulatory cards for these teachers.  We will also recognize Mr. & Mrs. Bergt on their retirement.

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The KIDS Saving Stamp Program:  Talk to Mrs. Goebel if you would like to finish up a savings book before the end of the school year. The kids that participate in the “KIDS Saving Stamp Program” should bring their dollars on May 15^th during library time.  A representative from the Lutheran Extension Fund will be on hand.

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35 SPL students performed in the Borchardt Dance Company recital over this past weekend!     

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MLHS Pops Concert and Art Show:  Sat., May 19^th at 7:00 PM.  A freewill offering will be taken and dessert will be served at intermission.  Everyone is invited to join in the fun.  The musicians are under the direction of Ms Amber Dermody.

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We thank Rich & Kathy Eyerly for books donated to the school library.

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The 4^th grade will be playing recorders in chapel on Friday, May 25^th (starts at 8:25 AM) followed by a short concert in their classroom (about 8:45 AM).  Parents, grandparents, etc. are invited to attend.

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*Our 4 year old Pre-Kindergarten will be singing at Lutz wing on May 18^th at 9:30 AM.

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The 8^th grade graduation service is on May 22^nd (7:00 PM) at St James Lutheran Church, Northrop.  This is an annual group graduation of 8^th graders from the Lutheran schools in Fairmont, Northrop, and Truman.  8^th graders should meet in the church basement at 6:45 that evening.

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The last day of school for K-8 is May 25^th which is a full day of school with lunch at noon at Gomsrud Park (weather permitting).  Parents are welcome to join us for the chapel service at 8:25 and the noon meal in the park.  Parents- bring your own lunch or let us know on the form below if you prefer to buy one from the school.  Students in K-8 will be provided with lunch and their meal ticket will be marked as usual.  PLEASE RETURN THE SLIP BELOW IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE A SCHOOL LUNCH FOR ANY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY OTHER THAN THOSE IN GRADES K-8.  SLIPS MUST BE RETURNED ALONG WITH THE MONEY FOR LUNCHES BY TUESDAY, MORNING, MAY 22^ND.  ONLY AS MANY LUNCHES AS ARE ORDERED BY THAT DATE WILL BE PREPARED.

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I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE _____  ADULT (9^TH GRADE & UP) LUNCHES AT $3.25 EACH AND/OR  _____ CHILDREN’S LUNCHS (DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR CHILDREN IN OUR SCHOOL IN GRADES K-8 ON THIS FORM!) AT $2.65 EACH.  MONEY FOR MEALS MUST ACCOMPANY THIS SLIP OR TICKETS WILL NOT BE ISSUED.  TICKETS WILL BE SENT HOME ON WED., MAY 23^RD.

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For Catechetical Week #37

May 14-18, 2012

Bible Verse of the Week:  Romans 1:4 (NIV)

and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.

 Small Catechism: Seventh Petition and Meaning

 But deliver us from evil.

What does this mean?

We pray in this petition, in summary, that our Father in heaven would rescue us from every evil of body and soul, possessions and reputation, and finally, when our last hour comes, give us a blessed end, and graciously take us from the valley of sorrow to Himself in heaven.

  Hymn: “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” LSB #493

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Report cards will be available on FastDirect on Thursday, May 31^st.  If you need a paper copy, contact your child’s teacher.

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 “Support Our Troops” bracelets reduced from $4 to $1 each.  Part of the proceeds goes to helping military families in our area and the other part goes to our school. (while supplies last).

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K-8 Room Parents: We would like to have a chair cleaning of the chairs in the lunchroom on May30th at 6:30 PM.   We would like to have at least 2 from each grade there- bring cleaning pail and rags.  Please line up at least two parents from your grade level to help.  It should go very quickly if we have enough there to help.  Thanks.

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Thanks to all those who helped with Field Day last week- working in the concession stand, etc.    We especially thank all the work done by our Athletic Directors- Paul Engleby and Erin Tomlinson..  Field Day ribbons will be distributed at next week’s Honors’ Night.

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A “Back to School  Pot Luck Picnic” has been  scheduled for Monday, August 27^th at 6:00 PM at Gomsrud Park.   A reminder will be given out at the home visits in August.  Each family should bring along a dish to pass and their own beverage , plates, cups, and utensils.

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Continue to save your HY-VEE and your FAREWAY receipts and turn into the school office.  When we have collected $150,000 in receipts from their store, they will donate $1,000 to our school.  Receipts must be from the HyVee and Fareway stores in Fairmont only.

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Get the Red out!   SPL stickers (red circles) and SPL red window clings are available in the school office for free to those who will place one on their car or truck.

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St. Paul Lutheran School is selling Kwik Trip Script Gift Cards.  We will receive 10% of all purchases made with these gift cards- at the gas pump and inside the store.  Money raised will go toward school budget expenses not covered by tuition and registration fees.  These cards will be available in the school & church offices.   We have the following gift cards available:   $10,  $25, $50, and  $100.   Purchase as many as needed.  You will receive full value for your purchase.  Please bring exact payment- cash or check made out to St. Paul Lutheran School.   We will continue to sell these cards throughout the year.  Thanks.

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Church & Sunday School Attendance Form (K-8):  Just a reminder to keep information up-to-date on the form.  The 4th Quarter form is to be returned to school on May 22nd.  Thanks!

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Our school’s email address is splfm2@hotmail.com.  If you need to communicate directly to our school secretary, her email address is splsecretary@hotmail.com.

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PRICES FOR LUNCHES AND MILK:  Lunch is $2.65 per day in grades K-8.  Milk is 40 cents for a second milk for lunch (one comes with meals) in K-8 and for milk for breaks in grades 1-8.  Milk for breaks for Kindergarten is 15 cents.

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ALUMNI NEWS

(We will provide information about alumni (grade 9 and above) who have a notable achievement/information to share.  Items are to be submitted in writing or emailed to the School Principal (splfm2@hotmail.com)            

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