H I G H L I G H T S : FREE Hotdog lunch on Tuesday, Jan. 15 Strefling/ Theimer Wedding Invitation on Pg. 3 Lutheran Schools Week dress-up days on pg. 5 Yearbook Club needs photos! Local High School Incoming Freshman Info., pg. 4 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Event Calendar 2 Chapel News Mr. K s News 2 Prayer Team Parent Information Newsletter Clues to Character Devotion From Josh.org Teach me your ways so I may know you (Exodus 33:13, NIV). You sure do have a lot of rules in your house, Ben said. He was spending the night at his friend Jeremy s house. Like what? Jeremy asked, without taking his eyes from the video game he was playing. Like, what your mom just said, Ben answered. What, you mean because she said lights out when we re finished with this game? Yeah. You have a bedtime? Ben asked. Don t you? Jeremy asked. No. My parents don t care what time I go to bed. Well, I have to go to bed so I ll get enough sleep. That way, I won t fall asleep in church tomorrow. That s another thing. Your parents make you go to church! Ben said. I like going to church, answered Jeremy. But even if I didn t, Mom and Dad make sure I go because we re Christians. Their rules show that they love me. Yeah, right! Ben said, picking up the video control to get ready for his turn. Really, Jeremy said. The rules they make show what kind of people they are. They like a clean house, so they make me keep my room clean. They re really honest themselves, so they expect me to be honest. And they love me and my sister, so they get on me if I m J A N U A R Y 1 0, 2 0 1 9 mean to her, or if she s mean to me. You mean you have to be nice to your sister, too? Yeah, even though she s a pain sometimes, Jeremy said with a shrug. That s not all, he added. What? You mean it gets worse? Jeremy nodded. Yeah, he said with a smile. I have to be nice to you, too. Ben looked at his friend with an expression of surprise, then punched Jeremy s shoulder. The boys ended up wrestling together on the floor. TO PRAY: Lord, may our family rules reflect your character. We want to be loving and fair in the way we treat others. Athletics & Yearbook Club Birthdays & PTS, SCRIP Chch & Comm Etc. 3 3 4 5-6 Administrative News Detention Schedule: For the week of Jan. 14, detention will be held with Mr. Koschmann in Room 10. Detention is held once per week on Wednesdays. Deadline for PIN Submissions Please turn in news items for the PIN by Thursday mornings at 9:00. Thank you. Regarding Snow Day Announcements: A weather-related cancellation or delay will be announced on local TV and radio stations. Our plan this year is to follow Midland Public Schools lead and close school when they do in the case of snow or ice. We MAY NOT close if it s just a COLD DAY since we have very few children who wait outside for a bus. We will be listed separately as well, but for the most part, if Midland is closed, St. John s will be too. Account Statements are going home this week with the youngest student in each household. Please check their backpack or Take Home folder. Thank you.
P A G E 2 Calendar (* denotes item added or modified) 1/10 3:00-4:30 Cheer/Dance practice 1/21 NO SCHOOL MLK Day 1/10 3:00-4:00 Battle of Bks mtg 1/22 5:30 Boys Bball game at HOME 1/10* 3:00-4:30 Boys Bball practice 1/23 5:30 Boys Bball game at HOME 1/11 2:00-2:45 Pep Assembly 1/24 3:00-4:30 Cheer/Dance practice 1/11 5:30 Boys Bball game at St. Paul 1/24* 3:00-4:30 Boys Bball practice 1/14 5:30 Boys Bball game at HOME 1/24 3:00-4:00 Battle of Bks mtg 1/15* FREE HOTDOG Lunch 1/25 5:30 Boys Bball game at HOME 1/15 3:00-4:30 Dance Team practice 1/26 Kids Day at the Mall 1/16* 3:00-4:30 Boys Bball practice 1/27* K-8 Choir Sings in Church @ 1/17 3:00-4:30 Cheer/Dance practice 10:45 1/17* 3:00-4:30 Boys Bball practice 1/28-2/1 Lutheran Schools Week 1/17 3:00-4:00 Battle of Bks mtg 1/28* 5:30 Boys Bball game at Zion Bvr 1/18 POPCORN FRIDAY (Free!) 1/29 LSW Chapel @ Faith, BC 1/18 5:30 Boys Bball game at Amelith 1/29 Battle of the Books Battle! 1/29* 5:30 Boys Bball game at All Sts 1/31 3:00-4:30 Cheer/Dance practice 1/31* 3:00-4:30 Boys Bball practice 2/1* 5:30 Boys Bball game at Trinity 2/2* 6:00 PTS Movie Night, SJL gym 2/4* 5:30 Boys Bball game at HOME 2/7 3:00-4:30 Cheer/Dance practice 2/8* 5:30 Boys Bball game at HOME 2/11*5:30 Boys Bball game at Zion BC 2/14 3:00-4:30 Cheer/Dance practice 2/15 2:20-2:50 Pep Assembly 2/15-16* Boys Bball Tourn at St. Paul 2/19 3:00-4:30 Cheer/Dance practice 2/20 Culver s Fundraising Night St. John s Lutheran School exists to provide Biblical Christian Education in the context of an active Christian community that will prepare students for lifelong discipleship. Chapel Offerings Thank you for your support! This week s offerings totaled $29.75. Mr. Koschmann s News Each January, Lutheran Hour Ministries hosts an online mission trip, where students learn about the customs and culture of another country. In 2019, the program is being renamed Gospel Adventure and the mission field is Peru. During Lutheran Schools Week in late January, students will have the opportunity to explore the unique culture of Peru and see how the Gospel is shared in this country. Seeing God work through His people around the world can inspire us to trust Him to do more in our lives. Our school's January chapel offerings will go to Lutheran Hour Ministries to help spread the Gospel to children around the world! School Prayer Team 1/15: HOTDOG Day!! 1/16: 3rd & 4th Grade Science Test on Earth Materials (Lessons 1-5) 1/17: 8th Grade Science Test on Earth s Atmosphere Science Fun Night will be March 7 th. Keep working on the Science Fair projects, and if you need any help, please ask. We would like to extend an invitation to all caregivers, parents and school junkies to join us at 7:45 each Wednesday morning in the lunch room to pray over the school, staff and families of SJL. 1/18: End of 2nd Quarter!! P A R E N T I N F O R M A T I O N
Eagles Athletics Our boys came home with an exciting 14-12 win last night! Congratulations!! Boys Basketball Practice Schedule: See Calendar on page 2 Boys Bball Game Schedule: (all start at 5:30) Fri., Jan. 11, at St. Paul, Frank. Mon., Jan 14, at HOME Fri., Jan. 18, at St. John Amelith Tues., Jan. 22, at HOME Boys Basketball - Volunteers Needed Boys Basketball season is underway. We need help handling tickets, concessions, scoreboard, and score book. Training is provided and it is a great way to support Eagles athletics while completing family service hours. Please contact Danielle McNally with any questions (mcnallyspartans@gmail.com) SignUp Genius link in PIN opening email The team is being coached by Mrs. Jan Sleight and will be performing during the boys basketball home games. FALL SPORTS AWARDS Last Friday, Jan. 4, our Fall Sports Awards Banquet was held to honor those involved with 2018 soccer and girls basketball. The following players came away with special awards: SOCCER: MVP: Jenna Butcher Coach s award: Sofia Cain GIRLS BASKETBALL: MVP: Jenna Butcher Coach s award: Sofia Cain & Kaitlyn Zastrow CONGRATULATIONS! Season Passes are now on sale for boys basketball. See Janene Tegen during school days, or buy them at the home gate. Yearbook Club The next meeting will be Jan. 9. Alivia Putnam won the yearbook cover contest with her fabulous design! She will receive a yearbook absolutely free! CONGRATULATIONS!! Important Note: Please pick your Yearbook student up from the meetings at the doors nearest to Mr. K s classroom or from extended care. Students are never allowed to be left unattended in the building. Thank you. P A G E 3 JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Drayce Figueroa Jan. 3 Jack Hoggard Jan. 5 Gabe Martin Jan. 7 Grady Wohlfert Jan. 10 Bingham McGuire Jan. 12 Miss Strefling Jan. 16 Alex O Dell Jan. 18 Mrs. Schultz Jan. 19 Wedding News YOU RE INVITED What: The Wedding of Miss Strefling & Mr. Theimer When: Saturday, February 23, at 1:00 p.m. Where: St. John s Lutheran Church Hors d oeuvres will be served in the lounge following the ceremony. EXTRA NOTES: The K-8th grade choir has been asked to take part in the service! Please RSVP to Mrs. Tegen so we have an idea of how many to expect. PTS Activities Our next meeting is Thursday, Feb. 7, at 6:00 p.m. Movie Night is Coming! On Saturday, February 2, at 6:00, we will be showing the movie Ferdinand in the gym. Popcorn will be provided. Keep clipping Box Tops for Education! We will have another collection sometime in February. Stay tuned for further details. (church secretary) MICHIGAN Jan. 26 Hannah Lewis Jan. 30 PTS is planning to host a daddy daughter/mother son dance in April. More details to come. Beth Miller, President (231) 409-0680 Or 2sbljmiller@charter.net
We re on the web! Church Events SENIOR YOUTH NEWS Following the 10:45am worship service this Sunday, January 13, is the first National Youth Gathering meeting for all students attending and their parents. We ll spend time planning for July and getting to know one another. If you are a confirmation student or prayer mentor, mark your calendar for NEXT Sunday, January 20 for an afternoon of baking and board games! Students and mentors will work in teams to bake a cake together. While the creations are in the oven, we ll have some fun playing classic board games. Then we ll sample the tasty creations together and cast votes for a winner. See you there! BACKPACK BUDDIES The Backpack Buddy Program will be starting up again after the Christmas break on Wednesday, January 9th at St. John s in Room 3. Sign-up Genius will be going out and we ask you to consider volunteering for a quick 1 to 1.5 hour commitment to join us in packing the food. Be a packer or help us drive the totes of food up to Sanford Elementary school. We are so excited about this opportunity to provide a weekend backpack of food (food provided by the EFPN) to children who have limited access to food on the weekend throughout the school term. We will be packing food into plastic bags for 30 children every other week. We pack two bags/child (60 bags) at 9:30 for the upcoming weekend and for the weekend following. Our volunteers have been fantastic and we hope they will volunteer again in the future. Please prayerfully consider helping us with this much needed program. Signup Genius will be sent out for the second half of the year but for those wanting to let me know in person please call me and let s all get involved. Joyce Battjes (631-0706). God Bless You. Community Events COLD IS COOL All children in 4th and 5th grades ski/snowboard FREE at participating ski areas in Michigan with the Cold is Cool Passport (when accompanied by a paying adult)...and you don t have to live in MI to ski here! Visit goskimichigan.org to apply online or download an application. You will need: Once the application is processed we will mail the student his/her Cold is Cool Passport to WINTER FUN! Each Passport includes: Cast Size 25-35 boys and girls of all types: 4th, 5th, and 6th graders Not interested in acting but want to still be involved? Join us backstage! Email dillard@midlandcenter.org to explore opportunities! A Peanut Gallery production of Center Stage Theatre Charlotte s Web Director: Claudia Marsh Education Director: Jennifer Lowe Audition Dates: Friday, January 11 from 6-9pm Saturday, January 12 from 1-4pm Location: Lecture Room at Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. Saint Andrews, Midland See Mrs. Tegen, school secretary, for additional details. HIGH SCHOOL INCOMING FRESHMEN MEETINGS Bullock Creek HS: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 8:00 a.m. Freshman Orientation, 6:00 p.m. Parent meeting Dow HS: Monday, Jan. 21, 6:00p.m. Cafeteria, For Parents Midland HS: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 5:45-8:00 p.m., Cafeteria, For Parents
Lutheran Schools Week 2019 Real. Present. God. January 27 (Sun.) St. John s K-8 students sing at the 10:45 church service January 28 (Mon.) REAL Superheroes Dress as your favorite superhero January 29 (Tues.) Eagles in the PRESENT Show your school spirit by wearing ST. John s spirit Wear or school colors. We will be traveling to Faith Lutheran in Bay City to worship and socialize with our fellow Lutheran school friends. January 30 (Wed.) GOD at Work Dress as a construction worker January 31 (Thurs.) REALly Bright Wear neon colors February 1 (Fri.) PRESENT Each class dresses up like things that start with a Letter in the word PRESENT (see class assignments below) P-Preschool and Kindergarten R-1st and 2nd grade E-3rd and 4th grade S-5th and 6th grade N-7th grade T- 8th grade
Submit Your Photos of School-Related Activities for the 2018-2019 St. John s Lutheran School Yearbook Hello Staff, Students, and Parents, The St. John s Yearbook Club would like to invite you to submit photos for our 2018-2019 yearbook. We re looking for photos of classroom activities, field trips, sporting events, and other school-sponsored events. We ll begin putting pages together in the next couple of weeks, so we d appreciate any photos you re willing to share. To share your photos, please click the link below and upload them to our Google Folder titled St. John s Lutheran School Yearbook Photo Submissions 2018-2019. Once you click the link, you may drag and drop photos into the folder, or you may use the New button to upload photos. This is a shared folder, so anyone with the link will have access to all photos uploaded. You can find the link to access the folder and upload photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sf_mly3nfhk477ccemsfr4zf3y0b0guf?usp=sharing If you have trouble uploading photos to the Google Folder, or if you prefer to send photos by email, please send them to abby.mcguire@cmich.edu. Thank you for your help in making the 2018-2019 yearbook a success!