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4/9-4/13 Spring Break
4/17-4/25 SAT Testing
4/18 PA Meeting
4/21 Father Daughter Dance
Office Hours: 8:00am-3:30pm
415-897-2510
Attendance Line
415-209-9398
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 THIS WEEK'S CELEBRATIONS | |
How wonderful it was to have the children tell us the story of Easter. Both Preschool and K-5 chapels were amazing. We are truly blessed. I really want to thank Gretchen Simon for leading us in yet another wonderful chapel on Wednesday night. Each and every time, our students amaze me. |
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NOTICES | |
*No School or extended care for Spring Break-April 9 - 13th. School Office Closed.
* First Day of School for the next school year is Thursday, August 23, 2012.
*SAVE THE DATE-An Old Fashion Ice Cream Social; Gather all Family and Friends. Parent and Teacher Scoop sign-ups and more information to follow!!!!!!!
Tuesday April 24th 2012 from 6-9 Pm
Baskin Robbins
Grant Ave. Novato
*Billing statements which will include the 2012-2013 school year first and last payments will be sent out soon and are due by May 1, 2012.
*Extended Care calendars are due on April 20th.
* ATTENTION 7TH GRADERS-Need to have your Tdap immunization shots before the start of the next school year
* Summer Camp information is now available in your child's classroom
and in the office. Sign up today for an adventure that is "Out of this World."
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VIDEOGRAPHER NEEDED | |
The school is looking for a person who can take videos of our upcoming school plays and chapels. If you're interested please call (415-897-2510), email (school.office@goodshepherdlutheran.org) or come by the school office.
There will be two separate groups performing plays:
3rd grade Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary.
4th & 5th grades, Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12 at the Margaret Todd Center.
Closing chapels in June: Elementary Closing Chapel and 5th Grade Promotion - Main Campus Tue, June 12, 2012, 7pm - 8pm
8th Grade Graduation - Main Campus
Wed, June 13, 2012, 6pm - 7pm
PS Closing Chapel - Main Campus
Thu, June 14, 2012, 9:15am - 10:15a
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IMPORTANT YEARBOOK UPDATES!
2011/2012 GSLS Yearbook | Our 2011/2012 Yearbook is looking FANTASTIC! A couple of important updates:
1. Parent Pages - Content Due April 6th: We sent instruction emails Wednesday night to families that have reserved parent pages.
- If you believe you reserved space in our yearbook, but did not receive an email, please contact Joe (jcovert@restorationhardware.com) ASAP for confirmation and the instructions.
- LIMITED SPACE is still available - if you are interested, please contact Joe by Wed 4/4 at the email above!
2. Last Call for Photos!: We could use additional pictures in many classrooms - you might have just the shot we need!
- Do you have pictures that you have been meaning to turn in to your classroom photo captain? PLEASE DO SO by Wednesday, April 4th!
- Not sure who your class photo captain is? Please contact Donielle Chelini (dchelini@comcast.net) or Joe Covert (email address above)
3. Reserve your copy now! Last year we sold out, but limited quantities are still available for this year. Our yearbook is $45.
- Please don't wait any longer, we want to be sure that every child that wants one can get one! Simply complete this form and return it to the PA drop box outside the school office ASAP!!!
We will again be having a signing party in both the middle school and elementary school - it was a blast for the kids to have their copies signed by teachers and other students! Last year we had many requests for additional copies on the day of the party, and we had none left! Reserve yours now!
Looking forward to a terrific, 35th Anniversary edition!
- The Yearbook Team
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ANNUAL FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE |
Please join us for a fun filled evening of dancing, laughing, snacking, and contests. The annual Father/Daughter Dance is on Sat. April 21st at 7 to 9 PM. The dance is open to all daughter and fathers in the Elementary and Middle School grades. Get your reservation in and plan on a memorable Hawaiian themed night with your favorite girl! The cost is $40 per father/daughter. Sign up with flyer or available in office.
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VOLUNTEERS NEED FOR SPRING PLAY |
The Spring Play will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 11th & 12th. Volunteers are needed to help with ticket sales, costumes, programs, snack bar, and many other areas. You do not need to have a child in the production to volunteer. If you are still in need of volunteer hours or if you don't need the hours but what to have fun, we can use your help. Please send Gretchen Simon an e-mail at gretchen.simon@goodshepherdlutheran.org and let her know that you are interested in helping out.
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GSLS MONTE CARLO DINNER & AUCTION
Auction Donation Deadline Extended |
We are so excited for this year's auction, it is going to be a fantastic evening! We have a large group of parents (someone from every grade) working to make this a night to remember. There will be lots of fun surprises, games, great food, great wine, and most importantly, great friends. What a perfect opportunity to spend time with fellow parents ~ the entire community together ~ having fun, supporting our school, and our children.
See below LONG list of donors so far (it is growing longer and longer every week). Thanks to everyone for your hard work in gathering all these wonderful auction prizes. WOW!
Event Sponsors:
Kem's Cleaners, Dr Bales, Dr Gast and Dr Griffin, Dr Greg Costopoulos, Dr Brian Putman DDS, Shana Walters Speech Pathologist.
Companies & Individual Donors:
Katharine Johnson, KayVee Larson, Harmonic Arts - Neil Dennis Guitar , Rickey's Restaurant, Inn Marin, Heidi Brecht - Nae Salon, Orchid Blossom, Chianti, Creekside Bakery, Rustic Bakery, Positive Parenting Coach (Terese Bradshaw), The Melting Pot, The Country Vet, Fingers and Toes, Chipotle, SS Jeremiah O'Brien, The Counter-Corte Madera, Mary's Pizza Shack, SF Zoo, Jamaica-Me-Tan, Laila McClay - St Vincent de Paul High School Debate Team, Marinwood Community Center, Tony Tierney, David Peters Photography, Ace Hardware, Marin Trex, Steve & Kate's Camps, Disney, Dr Insomnias, Paul & Sara Moseley - Pine Ridge Vineyards, Allison Evanow - Square One Organic Spirits, Lucky Supermarket, Operation Chef, Silbermann's Ice Cream, Green Mountain Coffee, Alexandra Latten - Infant Care Specialist, Margarita Lopez-Housecleaning, San Marin Florist, Toast, Powell's Sweet Shoppe, The Cheesecake Factory, Land's End Uniforms, Michael's Sourdough, Art-A-Bloom, Lisa Ravina, Joe Ravina, Infineon Raceway, Carole Gathman with CPR etc, Angela Tortorici (Stella & Dot), Mark and Sandra Dolan, Holly's Dog Walking Adventures, Who Does Your Dog?, Jacuzzi Vineyards, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Old Town Sports, Mount Tam Mixed Martial Arts, Novato Police Department, The Container Store, Bed, Bath & Beyond, The Social Palette, Pharmaca, Brewer Philip's Hair Design, Ira Simon DDS, Willowtree Stables, Bales Orthodontics, Pet Food Express, VIP Pet Clinics, Rolling Hills Country Club, Peggy Parks Photography, Joe & Joanne Covert, StoneTree Golf Course, Soccerkids , Eric Hooten/Galleria Hair Design, Artsonia, Victoria Smith Artist, Kleid Design Group, Whole Foods Novato, Will & Teresa Maushardt, Marty & Nicole Kropelnicki, John Griffin State Farm Insurance Novato, Aquarium of the Bay SF, Cal Star Gymnastics, Safeway, Toyota Marin, Matt & Jeff's Hand Car Wash, Marin Brewing Company, Marinitas, Johny Garlics, Chevy's, Red Boy Pizza-Ignacio, Extreme Pizza, Thermography Center of Sonoma County, Vintage Oaks Dental, Dr Steven McConnell DDS, Patrick & Francesca Bell, Moylans, Dominican University, Novato Youth Volleyball, Broadway Bound Kids, Creative Portraiture, Penman Portraits.
FYI ~ Coming Soon ~ We will have our own auction website! This year's auction will include online bidding, for about a week in advance of the event. Shortly after spring break, we won't be sending out these updates anymore - everything will be on our site!
Please let us know if you have any questions or ideas!
Teresa Maushardt
wtmaus@horizoncable.com |
TOUR OF NOVATO ~ Saturday May 5th
GSLS to participate this year!
Captain Needed | |
Tour of Novato is a yearly event to raise funds for Novato Schools. This year, the event has been expanded to include Good Shepherd! We are very honored to be the first private school included in this wonderful community building opportunity.
Tour Of Novato Includes:
5K Walk
12K Family Ride
50K Landmark Ride
70K Suffering for Schools Ride
Plus a FunFair Carnival!
The walk/ride is from 7:30 to noon, the Funfair is from 10:00 to 2:00. See all the details on the attached flier, plus even more info on the website (TourOfNovato.Org).
Click Here for Tour of Novato Details
If you would like to be the official Tour Of Novato captain for Good Shepherd, or if you would like to learn more about it, please contact me at joshuahorn266@me.com.
We look forward to this being a fantastic event, and raising much needed funds for our school!
Thank you in advance for your participation!
Joshua Horn
Tour Director
(and Dad to Peyton Horn, who attends Mrs. Healey's 3's Class)
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