 Our Redeemer Lutheran School
10025 W. North Avenue,Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Our mission at Our Redeemer Lutheran School is to provide a high quality education that prepares students to live purposeful,
Christ-centered lives.
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 Click on the link below to view our website: www.orlctosa.orgClick on the email addresses below if you have questions/feedback:
lynn.lenz@orlctosa.org
mary.irish@orlctosa.org
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A Very Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!
"Life has its seasons. As the year turns and the seasons come round, you are reminded that all things have their time and place. Spring is the time of new birth and new beginnings, of seedlings pushing through the ground and small green leaves lacing the tree branches with young growth. Summer brings flowers, fruitfulness, and long lazy days with picnics and vacation and play. FALL IS A TIME OF HARVEST AND ENDINGS, OF STARTING SCHOOL, AUTUMN MISTS, AND DRIFTING LEAVES. Winter's cold brings a reminder of death and dormancy, yet even then the buds for next year's growth wait on the branches in anticipation of spring's warmth." from Timeless Wisdom & Foolproof Strategies
Fall is also a time when as Christians we take time to give special thanks to our Heavenly Father for His forgiveness, the year's harvest, our health, our loved ones, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and School . . . the list goes on and on AND on!
With voices united, our praises we offer,
And gladly our songs with thanksgiving we raise,
With you, Lord, beside us ,Your strong arm will guide us,
To You, our great Redeemer, forever be praise!  |
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On the Calendar this Week... 
*** Sunday, November 14th - Grades 7/8 Mixed Choir sing @ 8:00 and grades 5 & 6 sing at 9:30 AM and beginning of 11 AM.
Week of November 15, 2010
Monday: 5th gr. Knight presentation @ 10:15 AM; Reading Club, 3:30-4:30
Wednesday: Chapel led by Mr. Van Dellen
Friday: PTL Treat Day & O.R. "Spirit Wear" Day
Saturday: "Stop & Shop" @ ORLS gymnasium 9AM to 2 PM
Week of November 22, 2010
Monday: Reading Club, 3:30-4:30
Tuesday: Thanksgiving Chapel led by Grade 6
Wednesday - Friday: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday ***Thursday, November 25 (THANKSGIVING): Grades 1 & 2 sing at the 10:00 AM service! |
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Upcoming Events...
It's Time For Our Annual FOOD GATHERING ... Week 3 & 4
We will collect nonperishable food items to benefit those who rely on a food pantry during the holidays. For each chapel service we ask students to bring the food indicated here:
November 17(Wednesday):
3K, 4K, & 5K- dried beans or peas
Gr. 1 & 2- peanut butter
Gr. 3 & 4-jelly
Gr. 5 & 6-powdered milk
Gr. 7 & 8- bar soap
November 23 (Tuesday chapel!):
3K, 4K, & 5K- pasta
Gr. 1 & 2 - spaghetti sauce
Gr. 3 & 4 - macaroni and cheese box
Gr. 5 & 6 - toothpaste
Gr. 7 & 8 - stuffing mix
Stop & Shop Event
Our Redeemer will be having a Holiday Stop and Shop Vendor and Craft Fair on Saturday, November 20 from 9-2. In addition to shopping a bake sale and luncheon will be offered. Bring a friend!
BB Tournament Book Advertisements & Sponsors STILL Needed!
Can YOU help or do you know someone willing to contribute to our ORLS Basketball Tournament booklet for advertising space? The time is NOW. Please call Kim Nelson (262- 532-0929) to let her know of your willingness. How about the company or business you work for? Might you recruit an ad from your employer? We can use your help; thanks in advance for your efforts. We're counting on YOU! |
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First Quarter Honor Roll Announced 
Congratulations to These Academic Scholars in Grades 6 - 8!
We are pleased to announce the Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2010-2011 school year. It has taken a great deal of hard work and dedication and we applaud these young men and women.
HIGH HONOR ROLL ~ 100%-93%
6th grade - Christopher Beck, Michael Doherty, Isabel Islas, Henry Reimer, Nathan Smith,
Lyndsey Soderbeck, Yamil Tocuyo-Lopez, Claire VanWagoner
7th grade - Mollie Abts, Caleb Alles, Deja Bingenheimer, Matthew Brandt, Michaela Kohlmeier,
Michael Leapley, Ally Mitchell, Kelly Mitchell, Jesse Soderbeck, Brad VanWagoner, Rachel Waldron
8th grade - Mallorie Clemence, Michelle Franke, Rebecca Hempe, Arike Ogunbolawe, Trevor Nargis,
Kristen Schmidt
MERIT HONOR ROLL ~ - 92%-86%
6th grade - Ashley Folker, Brad Pelner, Peyton Smith, Danielle Nelson, Sam Thomann, Elliott Wetterau,
Nora Zimdars
7th grade - Mikayla Boettcher, Mary Goodman, Patrick Griffin, Caroline Hanson, JJ Johnson,
Christian VanDellen, Danielle Nelson
8th grade - Luke Bartsch, Kenzie Challoner, Evan Guilford, Jenna Jorgenson, Jacob Lloyd, Jamie Lloyd, Emily Reidel, Isaiah Seymour, Sydney Soderbeck, Jacob Spotts |
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From the School Office...
Parent-Teacher Conferences were held and we are very happy with the attendance and feedback we received. If you would like to share your thoughts on the SLC model, please e-mail them to Mrs. Irish @ mary.irish@orlctosa.org or contact her at 414-258-4558. If your family is new to ORLS you may have particularly interesting insights to share. We have been asked to share our experiences with Christ Community Lutheran School in Kirkwood, Missouri. All comments are appreciated. Thank you so much for being on time and communicating with your child's teacher!
Book Fair and Library News...
Birthday Books should hopefully be distributed in the next few weeks.
Monthly Missions Total Mounting!
October Mission Offerings totaled $895.67. B.A.S.I.C. Missions will be the recipient of these funds as they share the Gospel around the world. What a blessing we have to be able to witness, provide funding, and pray for our various mission organizations monthly AND introduce your children to regular and proportianate giving through our own example of tithing our first fruits to the Lord!
Our November mission project(s) are two-fold. First, we hold a food gathering in every chapel service this month. These food donations go to the Wauwatosa Food Pantry. (See above for this two weeks' of designations for your child's age group.) Secondly, our November monetary offering will go to A Place of Refuge, a mission of the LCMS that serves single moms who are pregnant or have newborns who experience less support than is needed. The Christian care, concern, and witness at A Place of Refuge coupled with a place to stay and support as needed is a wonderful mission to these young moms.
What Are New Parents Saying About Our Redeemer Lutheran School?
"As parents of a five year old little girl, heading into Kindergarten, after a phenomenal preschool experience, we were scared. Making the decision as to where we should send her was not an easy one.
My daughter walked away from her preschool, believing that it existed solely for her benefit. She believed she was the star of her life and anyone who taught or attended school at her preschool were supporting players in her show.
We wanted her desire to learn to continue. We wanted her sense of belonging to continue. We still wanted her to feel special and loved. We believed finding that again would be next to impossible, and we'd have to settle for something less and just make do. After touring ORLS and other schools we knew ORLS was special. Our daughter loved it and we realized we wouldn't have to settle.
Our daughter again believes ORLS was founded solely for her education. Speaking of her education, she has told me in no uncertain terms, "I am very lucky, because my teacher, Mrs. Boehme, knows everything." How amazing to have a Kindergarten teacher who knows everything or a child who truly believes that.
Our daughter is so happy with our decision, as are we. ORLS has truly become "her school". She has told us, "Our Redeemer is my church and school, but I guess I'll share the church with you and daddy". Taking her to school in the morning is a joy, she can't wait to get there and I love seeing her so happy when I drop her off. I cannot say enough about how lucky we are to have been welcomed into the ORLS family. We are truly blessed." -Parents of a NEW 5K-full day student this year
SCRIP News
Nov. 22nd - NO SCRIP that week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Dec. 20th-27th -NO SCRIP due to the Christmas Break.
Please plan ahead accordingly. Remember to fill out forms completely and include the phone number where you can be reached. Orders increase approaching the holiday and we want to serve you well! Thank you and have a blessed holiday season!
Please Dress Students for the Weather! 
When the weather changes and the temperatures drop our students must be prepared to enjoy the out-of-doors. Our kids look forward to recess time and they will regularly go outside for fresh air and a little exercise whether they attend Child Care or regular classes. Please be certain that they are DRESSED FOR THE WEATHER! When the snow flies they must have boots and mittens or gloves at school along with their winter apparel. Snowpants are required for the snow mounds as well!
Keeping Education Costs Down for Your Family
Just a reminder - If you bring a NEW family to ORLS and they register, attend, and orientate well, YOU can earn $200 toward your own child's educational fees for the second semester of the '11-'12 school year! Please help us to get the good word out about ORLS. Increased enrollment helps keep every family's costs down and educational costs can be MORE affordable.
Special thanks to Sandy Mitchell, Marji Dobberfuhl, Sarah Spotts, Sharon Long, Cindy Dries, and Julie Monfre for making our Book Fair a success. |
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PTL News  What's the Latest?
"Hi, I'm Mike Demski, the new President of your P.T.L. (Parent Teacher League) which works hard to support the school. There have been some changes to your PTL Executive Board. Dawn Murry will be the new Treasurer, Joy Lenz will pioneer the newly created Communications Officer position and Chad Moilanen is our new Vice-President. I, and the rest of the Board, look forward to serving you for the upcoming school year. We have some new things planned. We will have delicious Christmas cookies for sale soon, will be offering the November treat on the 19th, and are looking forward to seeing you all at the always fun and exciting 43rd Annual Our Redeemer Basketball Tournament in January. Please contact Mike Demski (414-526-3250) with your concerns, ideas, suggestions or for volunteering opportunities. Looking forward to a blessed and prosperous school year. Thank you very much!" |
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Lunch Menu for Weeks of November 15 and 22 ...
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