December 9, 2008
Dear Parents,
ADVENT
SERVICES
- Advent Worship Services continue at St. Paul Church the next two
Wednesdays, December 10 and 17, beginning at 7:30 PM. Come join us as we
prepare our hearts for Christmas.
The Stewardship Committee is sponsoring a Soup Supper tomorrow,
Wednesday, December 10 from 6:00 - 7:15 PM (before the Advent Service).
A free will offering will be collected. Come for soup and stay for the
Advent service.
The singing group “Delegation” from Beatrice Middle School will sing at
our school this Friday morning, December 12 at 10:15 AM.
Cheerleading - The next practice is this Friday, December 12.
Christmas Caroling - All are invited to join the Board of Education as
they gather for Christmas caroling and fellowship sunday, December 14.
We will meet at the school at 5:00 PM. Carolers will divide up and go to
the nursing homes and our shut-in members. Immediately following the
caroling we will meet back at the school for pizza and fellowship. A
free will donation is being asked for the pizza and drinks.
Bell Choir - The next practice will be Tuesday, December 16.
PTL does
not have a regular meeting in December.
SUNDAY
SCHOOL FUND RAISER - St. Paul Sunday School is selling “Christmas
Memories” candles for Christmas. Cost is $7.00 for 1/2 pint size
candles. They are available during during Sunday School and at school.
Proceeds will go to Sunday School, VBS, and PTL.
CHRISTMAS
VACATION
Christmas vacation for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 begins
with the dismissal of class at 11:45 AM on Friday, December 19. Classes
resume again on Tuesday, January 6 at the regular time.
The last class before Christmas for the Pre-School students is Thursday,
December 18. Pre-School classes resume on Tuesday, January 6 at regular
times.
The last class before Christmas for the Pre-Kindergarten students is
Wednesday, December 17. No class on Friday, December 19.
Pre-Kindergarten classes resume again on Wednesday, January 7 at regular
times.
There will
be NO Sunday School on December 28 at St. Paul Lutheran Church and
School.
December tuition is now due. November lunch bills were sent home last
week. Thank you to all who have already paid. If you have not yet made
your payment this month, please do so by this Friday, December 12.
All library check-outs will be due Monday, December 15. Because of the
long Christmas holiday all library books, DVDs, videos and magazines are
to be returned by Monday, December 15 and there will be no new
check-outs until after Christmas vacation.
Please be sure your child leaves for school with the proper clothing to
match the weather. With colder weather in the air, hats, gloves and warm
coats will be needed when going outside for recess. Proper clothes will
keep them warm while they fill their lungs with fresh air which will
enable them to study better the rest of the day.
SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION - If school will be closed early or canceled
for the day due to inclement weather the announcement will be made over
station KWBE (AM 1450 on the dial). Announcements are made at least
every 15 minutes on mornings when weather conditions require it. We
follow the Beatrice Public School’s initiative and ruling in most cases
of inclement weather.
SunMart cash register receipts update: Our current total is $21,773.03.
Thanks for sending in your receipts as we work toward our 10th goal.
HOT LUNCH MENU: Wed-Dec 10-Chili soup; Thur-Dec 11-Hot turkey sandwich;
Fri-Dec 12-Tacos; Mon-Dec 15-Spaghetti with meat sauce; Tue-Dec 16-Bacon
wrapped hamburger steak; Wed-Dec 17-Chicken noodle soup.
Full menus can be found on the Beatrice Public School’s website. Address
is: www.beatricepublicschool.org
In Christ,
Lonnie Duensing
Important Christmas Notes and Information
Pre-Kindergarten Christmas Parties will be the morning and
afternoon of Wednesday, December 17. Pre-Kindergarten classes will meet
at their regular times on this day. (NO Pre-Kindergarten classes on
Friday, December 19.) Classes resume on Wednesday, January 7.
Pre-School Christmas Parties will be the morning and afternoon of
Thursday, December 18. Pre-School classes will meet at their regular
times on this day. Classes resume on tuesday, January 6.
Kindergarten through Grade 5 Christmas Parties will be held
Friday, December 19 in the morning and we will dismiss at 11:45 AM (No
lunch). Jesus’ Birthday Party will begin at 10:30 AM.
The Children’s Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, December
21 at 5:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Students in Pre-School
through Grade 5 will be in this service.
Christmas Service Practice: Saturday, December 20 at St. Paul
Lutheran Church is the only Saturday practice scheduled. It is very
important for all children in Pre-School through Grade 5 who will be
participating in the service to be at this rehearsal. Please make every
effort to have your child at church on time for the rehearsal and to
pick your child up at the time rehearsal will be over. Rehearsal times
are:
Bell Choir 8:40 - 9:00 AM
Grades 1-5 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten 10:30 - 11:00 AM
December 9, 2008
Beacon of Light to Illuminate Living Nativity Event
“Drawn to the Light” will be held Thursday and Friday, December 11 and
12
from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Holy Savior Lutheran Church
North 10th and Superior Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska
A beaming search light will light the night sky Thursday and Friday,
December 11 and 12 to help visitors be “Drawn to the Light”. This living
nativity event will be held at Holy Savior Lutheran Church at North 10th
and Superior Streets from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
All are invited to enjoy this special Christmas message. A living
nativity will be seen from Superior Street featuring a full cast of
characters from the Christmas story including an angel from heaven, the
three wise men, and shepherds with their sheep.
Inside, the church will be transformed into Biblical times where
everyone can enjoy a Bethlehem marketplace, look for a room at the inn,
and participate in the Roman census.
In the warm indoors, visitors can also receive a commemorative family
portrait, listen to live Christmas music, and enjoy listening to the
Christmas story being read in front of a warm fireplace while sipping
hot cocoa and tasting homemade cookies.
Admission is free. A freewill offering will benefit Cedars for Kids and
Friendship Home, and donations will be matched by Thrivent Financial
Services.
