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Memorial Lutheran School
News and Updates
September 7, 2012 |
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Headmaster's Greeting |
Building a Strong Foundation
Building a Strong Foundation is our school slogan. It reflects our commitment to give your child(ren) both a strong spiritual foundation and a strong academic foundation. Spiritually we build on the Rock that is Jesus Christ. Jesus said, "Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock" (Matt. 7:24-25). Educationally we build with the tried and true classical approach, which gives your child(ren) the tools he or she needs to be a successful learner and effective leader.
Achieving this two-fold goal takes a two-fold effort. Both parents and teachers are needed to build a child's spiritual and academic foundation. To facilitate this joint effort, we are planning our first Parent/Teacher League meeting of the year. It will be held in the gym on Monday, September 17 with dinner beginning at 5:30 P.M. and the meeting beginning at 6:00 P.M. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend as together we work to strengthen our efforts at Building a Strong Foundation for your child(ren).
Pastor William Heine,
Headmaster
bheine@mlchouston.org. |
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MLS Students Qualify for Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) | |
Congratulations to 7th graders Jose Cordero, Chris Filby, Christopher Meyers, Tara Nored, and Robert Williamson. All of these students scored in the 95th percentile or above on standardized testing, which qualifies them for the Duke (Talent Identification Program)TIP.
What is the Duke TIP? Duke TIP's 7th Grade Talent Search is the largest program of its kind in the nation. Since its inception in 1980, over 2 million students have participated in a Duke TIP Talent Search. The 7th Grade Talent Search identifies academically talented seventh graders based on standardized test scores achieved while attending elementary or middle school. Candidates are invited to take the ACT or the SAT college entrance exam as seventh graders, which allows them greater insight into their academic abilities. In addition, they gain valuable benefits and have access to unique resources for gifted students. Students who have been identified receive special benefits such as summer and online academic programs. http://www.tip.duke.edu/node/44. |
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Girls Volleyball | |
 Our MLS Girls played yesterday at Our Savior Lutheran. The JV team played Trinity Klein JV 4 - our girls lost 2 very close games. They played great for such a young team! The Varsity team played Our Savior and lost their games, but the games were close and the girls played very well. Each week the coaches are seeing improvement in their players.
Volleyball next week: Tuesday, September 11, here at home vs. Salem and Trinity Downtown. JV plays at 4 and Varsity plays at 5 p.m. Thursday, September 13, also at home vs. Pilgrim and Epiphany. Varsity plays at 4 and JV plays at 5 p.m.
Go Mustangs! |
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Parent Teacher League Meeting Monday, September 17 | |
 Join us for the first official Parent Teacher League meeting of this school year on Monday, September 17. Pizza will be served at 5:30 and the meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Childcare will be available during the meeting. The Fall Festival is the first big event that the Parent Teacher League will be working on, and many volunteers will be needed to make it fun and successful. Thank you for supporting MLS and the PTL!
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Students of the Week | |
 Each week, students are recognized for good behavior, special achievements, or something nice they have done. This past week's students of the week are:
Kindergarten - Isabella Aubry and Meadow Burk; 1st Grade - Jesse Adeyemi, Isaiah Bohot, Miles Egan, Mille Flinder, Ella Niemann, Nelson Starbranch and Arianna Torres; All 6th, 7th and 8th graders for helping to clear out the church, getting it ready for renovations. |
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Special Prayers this Week | |
 Prayers of thanksgiving go out this week for successful surgery and for a quick recovery for 6th grader Michael Halverson.
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Calendar - Events | |
Looking Ahead - Calendar:
- Thursday, September 6 - Volleyball at Our Savior - JV at 4 p.m., Varsity at 5 p.m.
- Sunday, September 9 - 3rd and 4th grades sing in Church at the 8:15 a.m. service
- Tuesday, September 11 - Volleyball here at home; JV at 4 p.m. and Varsity at 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 12 - Christian Education Night (CEN). Dinner is from 5 to 6 p.m., with classes from 6 to 7 p.m.
- Thursday, September 13 - Volleyball at MLS -Var at 4 p.m. and JV at 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 17 - Parent-Teacher Report Card Conferences for grades K to 8. No School for those classes; childcare will be available
- Monday, October 29 - Picture re-take day
- Wednesday, October 31 - Hansel and Gretel Opera performance comes to MLS
- Friday, November 2 - Fall Festival - details to come soon
You are welcome to call the school office at any time with questions - 713-782-4022. |
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| LouAnn Webber
Director of Admissions
Memorial Lutheran School
713-782-4022 school office |
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