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Memorial Lutheran School
News and Updates
March 29, 2012 |
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Welcome to Everyone |
Memorial Lutheran School has been in the process of re-accreditation. The team of five was on our campus Sunday through Tuesday of this week. They spent their time reviewing materials that were provided to them ahead of time, as well as visiting classrooms and talking with faculty and staff. The team members were - Dave Glienke, team leader and Principal at Pilgrim Lutheran School; Lisa Schmidt, teacher at St. Paul Lutheran School in Serbin; Blake Johnson, teacher at Founders Classical School in Spring; Cathy Swanstrom, Early Childhood Director at Immanuel Lutheran School in Houston, and Lance Gerard, Principal at Our Savior Lutheran School in Houston. The team met with the faculty Tuesday afternoon and informed everyone that MLS will be recommended for re-accreditation by the Accreditation Commission. MLS is nationally and state accredited by the Lutheran School Accreditation Commission. We are also recognized by the Texas Education Agency and TEPSAC (Texas Private School Accreditation Commission).
I thank our faculty, staff and parents who helped us throughout this re-accreditation process.
Have a great weekend!
Darrell Schepmann, Principal
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Annual Memorial Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday April 7 | |
Memorial Lutheran Church's annual Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 7, at Pitman Park in Bellaire, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The park is located on the northwest corner of Evergreen and Newcastle, just inside the 610 Loop. If the weather looks ominous that morning, or if you have any questions, you may contact Rachel Odom at 713-851-7329 or David Odom at 713-927-6341.
Our MLS families and their children are welcome to join us at this fun event. Everyone attending is asked to donate a dozen plastic eggs, filled with a treat. A designated box is located in the Commons area near the Fellowship Hall (or drop them off in the school office). Please make your Easter egg donation by Sunday, April 1. |
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Reminder of Easter Break - April 5-9 | |
 In celebration of Easter, Memorial Lutheran School and Childrcare (including the Infant Program) are closed on April 5, Holy Thursday, April 6, Good Friday, and April 9, Easter Monday. Classes resume a normal schedule on Tuesday, April 10.
There will be church services each night next week during Holy Week, Monday through Friday, at 7 p.m.
Easter Vigil is on Saturday evening at 8 p.m. Easter Sunday services are at 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. on April 8. We invite you to attend our Holy Week and Easter celebration services. |
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MLS Science Fair April 11-13 | |
 The Science Fair is set for April 11-13. Students will bring their projects to the gym when arriving to school on Wednesday, April 11. There will be assigned spaces at which to place the project board and any accompanying materials. Students in 2nd through 8th grade are required to submit a project, and it is optional for first graders.
Projects will be on display for parents and visitors to see on Thursday, April 12, after school. |
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MLS Golf Tournament Saturday, April 21 | |
 Calling all golfers! Be sure to get your registration form back in to participate in the MLS April 21st "Fore the Kids" Golf Tournament. The information is in the link below. This is a fun event for anyone who enjoys playing golf - even if you are a novice! This is a Saturday tournament, so we hope many of you will be able to come out and play and enjoy a day of golf (breakfast and lunch provided). Get your foursome together and sign up! Check-in is at 7 a.m. and tee off is at 8 a.m.
Golfers, hole sponsors and tournament sponsors are still needed!
Golf tournament Information
 Thank you to Amegy Bank! They just signed on as a sponsor for our tournament!
 Thank you to Southwest Airlines for their donation of two tickets for our main raffle prize!
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Counselor's Corner | |
 Dear MLS Families:
This month I have had the pleasure to discuss FAIRNESS with all of our students in Pre-K - 8th Grade.
- In Pre-K we talked about how much more fun it is to share a toy or take turns, than just playing by yourself.
- Our Kindergartners made sure we followed the rules for handing out treats and talked about the importance of following the rules and giving everyone an equal chance.
- In 1st and 2nd grade we talked about what it's like looking at the world from another friend's perspective by "standing in each other's shoes" (actually standing in paper cutouts of our friend's shoes and noticing how the view of the room is different from where they are standing).
- Our 3rd and 4th graders worked very hard to come up with fair and equitable rules as we played a familiar game in two groups. They learned about negotiation and mutual respect as they determined who would get a turn, what order would be used to determine who goes next, and which group would start first.
- Our 5th-8th graders learned about different theories of Substantive Fairness - does a reward go to the person who needs it the most, the person who has achieved the most, the person with the most seniority, or the person with the best attitude, or the person with the best connections? We had great discussion!
There was a great item in he news (Wednesday, March 21, 2012) that specifically talked about fairness in the NFL. If you or your child have an interest in sports, this Sports Illustrated Online Article could make for an interesting discussion about fairness:
http://nfl.si.com/2012/03/21/nfl-hammers-saints-gregg-williams-for-bounty-scandal/?hpt=hp_t1
Blessings in Christ,
Diane Lamberson, LCSW - School Counselor |
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Students of the Week | |
 Congratulations to these recent Students of the Week:
Kindergarten - Brigitte Duttlinger, Maddox Morris, Nelson Starbranch and Leavitt Syed. 2nd grade - Peter Dragomirov, Alyssa Meyers and Madison Ross |
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Malaria Initiative - Chapel Donations | |
Thank you to parents and students who continue to bring in Chapel donations, which go to the Lutheran Malaria Initiative. We have received donations thus far to purchase 460 mosquito nets - our goal is 600. I know we can reach that goal with your help. Thank you for sending in your weekly Chapel donations! |
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MLS Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A - April 12 - 5 to 8 p.m. | |
 Join us at Chick-fil-A on Westheimer (near Fondren) for another MLS Spirit Night on Thursday, April 12. Come and view the Science Fair projects, then head on down to Chick-fil-A for dinner! A percentage from the evening's receipts will come back to MLS!
It is a fun time to enjoy friends from MLS. The Chick-fil-A cow will come by and say hello to us again at car pool in the afternoon. |
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Library Book Donations | |
 It is time for Spring Cleaning! If you have any books that you would like clear off of your shelves at home, consider donating them to MLS! Deaconess Obersat would love to have them for the school library - thanks so much!
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SCRIP Reminders |
Dear MLS Families:
With Mother's Day, Graduations, and Father's Day on the horizon, it would be a great idea to purchase SCRIP cards as gifts! You can order online at shopwithscrip.com (MLS Code 5F3EAB3F29291). Great gift card ideas are: iTunes, Starbucks, Amazon.com, Bath and Body Works, Williams-Sonoma, Landry's, P.F. Changs, Macy's, and more! (Orders are submitted on Monday morning and may be picked up on Friday).
Questions? Contact Deborah St-Onge simplystonge@mac.com |
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Lutheran High North Musical - Hello Dolly! - April 27 and 28 | |
 The annual Lutheran High North Musical is Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at LHN. Their musicals are always great entertainment. For ticket information visit the school website at the following link:
Lutheran High North Musical Tickets |
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Calendar - Events | |
Looking Ahead - Calendar:
- Tuesday, April 3 - 8th Grade Car Wash 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. by the Gym
- Thursday, April 5 - Monday April 9 - School, Childcare and Infant Program are closed for Easter Break (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday)
- Saturday, April 7 - MLC Easter Egg Hunt, Pitman Park in Bellaire 9:30 a.m.
- Sunday, April 8 Easter Sunday Services, - 8:15 and 11:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, April 11 - Friday, April 13 - Science Fair in the Gym
- Thursday, April 12 - MLS Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A on Westheimer - money comes back to MLS - a fun night, come anytime between 5 and 8 p.m.
- Friday, April 20 - 6th-8th grade to Concordia Field Day in Austin (leave Thursday, April 19)
- Saturday, April 21 - MLS Golf Tournament on the Masters Course at Bear Creek
- Monday, April 23 - Friday, April 27 - Achievement Testing K - 8th grade
- Thursday, April 26 - 4th -8th grades to see Hello Dolly! at LHN
- Saturday, April 28 - MLS Book Fair at Barnes and Noble, Westheimer @ Voss
- Tuesday, May 8 - Spring Individual Pictures (dress-up/non-uniform pictures)
You are welcome to call the school office at any time with questions - 713-782-4022. |
| LouAnn Webber
Director of Admissions
Memorial Lutheran School
713-782-4022 school office |
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