Memorial Lutheran School

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December 14, 2012

Headmaster's Greeting

  

 

The Savior is Born!

 

Christianity is not about "understanding principles for better living." It is about Jesus Christ and the work He has accomplished for the salvation of all. It may be popular in some churches to talk about personal prosperity and happiness as the goal of the Christian life, but that diminishes Christ's promise of eternal life and distorts His nature as true God incarnate.

 

Jesus came to save sinners, not to show us how to create some kind of earthly utopia. We poor sinners are powerless to save ourselves or even follow a "way-shower" back to God. Instead, we need the Savior to reconcile us to God. His work assures us of heaven through faith, not of a trouble-free life through our own effort.

 

Jesus came to save-not merely to give us an attitude adjustment. Some claim that "right thinking" is the key to successful living. This so-called "secret" is supposed to give one the power to create a "healthy, happy and prosperous life." Jesus made no such promise! In fact, He said, "In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." John 16:33 (NKJV)

 

Christians trust in a Person, not a principle; we trust in the Savior, not a secret. This Christmas worship Him who saved you from all sin and death by His sinless birth, life, death, and resurrection. He is worthy of your praise because Jesus is your Savior, too.

 

Merry Christmas,

Pastor William Heine

Headmaster

 

Memorial Lutheran Church and School

5800 Westheimer Road

Houston, TX 77057-5617

School phone: 713-782-4022  ext. 317

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In This Issue
Middle School Basketball
MLS Choir to sing at Capital One Dec 17
Thank you for Gift Donations
Christmas Holiday Break
Wear Red and Green Wednesday December 19
Prayers this week
Question of the Month Winners
Students of the Week
Re-Enrollment Information
Calendar of Events
Middle School Basketball  Games

 

 MLS Varsity is at home this evening playing Trinity Klein #2 at 6 p.m. Their next game will be after the Christmas break on January 8 at Salem at 5 p.m..

 

Go Mustangs!!

MLS Choir to Sing at Capital One Building Monday, December 17

 

  Our MLS Schola Cantorum (5th grade and middle school choir) will be singing at the Capital One Building, across the street (Bering and Westheimer) on  Monday, December 17 at approximately 1 p.m. This past Wednesday the choir sang at the building on Augusta and received much applause and rave reviews! Below is a short video clip of "Joy to the World."

Joy to the World
Joy to the World
Thank You For Gift Donations for WHAM

 

 Our National Honor Society students would like to thank all families who donated toys and games to our Christmas toy drive, benefiting West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM). Children in need will now have Christmas gifts, thanks to your generosity.

Christmas Holiday Break

 

 The last official day of school before the Christmas break is Wednesday, December 19. Infants and Early Start will have a regular schedule on December 20 and 21. If your child is in Pre-School 3 through 8th grade you must return the childcare form if you plan for your child to be here on one or both days. 

 

School and Childcare will be closed from Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 1.

All regular schedules resume on Wednesday, January 2.

Wear Christmas Red and Green Wednesday, December 19

 

  Next Wednesday, December 19, all students are encouraged to wear red and green - Christmas colors!  It is a non-uniform day. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

Prayers this Week

 

 This week's prayers:

 

We pray for Mrs. Michelle Kleb, as she recovers from heart surgery. We are thankful to God that she is doing well.

We pray also for continued recovery and healing for Ms. B.J. Hall.

We ask that you keep all families affected by today's tragic school shooting in your prayers.

Question of the Month

 

 

 Congratulations to the Question of the Month Winners:

 

Language Arts - Angelina Rassi, 2nd grade; Science - Michael Ogofa, 2nd grade; Fine Arts - Avery Kinchen, 2nd grade and Natalie Ledesma, 6th grade; Latin - Thomas Obersat, 2nd grade and Chris Filby, 7th grade; Spanish - Isabella Wedding, 2nd grade; Religion - Victoria Rebber, 1st grade and Matthew Girma, 6th grade; Geography - Drew Rebber, 3rd grade; Math - Dorian Bryant, 2nd grade.

Students of the Week 

 

 Congratulations to last week's Students of he Week:

 

Pre-K - Miss Clarissa's class for being helpful; 1st grade - Jesse Adeyemi, Aston Clarke, Aidan Ellis-Cartwright, Bianca Demczuk, Miles Egan, Mille Flinder, Hadley Howald, Rayleigh Nam, Ella Niemann, Victoria Rebber, Nelson Starbranch and Isabella Traverse; 3rd grade - Alyssa Meyers; 5th grade - The entire class; 6th grade - Michael Halverson, Natalie Ledesma and Jude Olabi; 7th grade - Rory Lamberson, Chris Meyers, Ghonche Pooladian and Robert Williamson

Re-Enrollment for Next School Year

  

  Believe it or not, it is almost time for re-enrollment information to go out for the 2013-2014 school year!  There are some great new things happening that include a new MLS website being launched soon and a new re-enrollment procedure all done online. This will make re-enrollment so much  easier.  Parents will receive an email through RenWeb ParentsWeb. We are hoping to have this in place in January with a deadline for re-enrollment on February 15.
  
We are already receiving applications from new families at all age and grade levels, and we will need to let them know of our space availability as soon as possible.
  
We look forward to having you with us next school year!
Calendar - Events


Looking Ahead - Calendar:  

  • Today, December 14 - Varsity basketball vs. Trinity Klein here at home 6 p.m.
  • This Sunday, December 16 - Come join us this Sunday for the church dedication at 11 a.m.  We will hold one service this Sunday in our newly remodeled church.  Breakfast and tours at 8:15 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
  • Tuesday, December 18 - K to 2nd grade trip to Main Street Theater; 8th grade trip to Cafe Piquet Cuban restaurant with Mrs. Vidal
  • Wednesday, December 19 - Last day of school before Christmas break - Wear red and green for Christmas - a non-uniform dress day
  • Thursday and Friday, December 20 and 21 - Regular schedule for Infants and Early Start; Childcare is available for Pre-school - 8th grade  
  • December 24 - January 1 - All classes are closed for Christmas Holidays. There is no Childcare .
  • Wednesday, January 2 - Classes resume
  • Tuesday, January 8 - Varsity basketball to Salem, 5 p.m. game
  • Saturday, April 20 - MLS Auction and Dinner, "Groovy Nights",  Westin Galleria Plaza Ballroom. Reserve that date on your calendars!

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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