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Memorial Lutheran School
Building a Strong Foundation
News and Updates
March 22, 2013 |
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Headmaster's Greeting |
A-HA MOMENTS
We talk about the "light going on" or the "a-ha moment." Such idioms express the point at which a person comes to understand something of which he was previously unaware. Such moments among students are what make teaching both exciting and satisfying. But what goes into these moments? As any teacher will tell you, a good deal of preliminary instruction and mental construction invariably precede the moment of synthesis and understanding. In fact, moments like these are impossible without a considerable amount of foundational work.
The foundational work necessary for a person to begin to see connections starts with the accumulation of relevant facts. This kind of knowledge base must be firmly fixed in the mind so that it is immediately available to the person. Just knowing where or how to find the information will not help the student achieve the desired synthesis; he must know it by heart, carry it in his head, and be able to draw on it at will. Hence the need for memorization and repetition at the grammar stage of learning.
Two books published in the early 1900's will illustrate my point. In 1908 Dr. Frank Thompson published a remarkable reference Bible known as the
Thompson Chain Reference Bible. Around the same time Orville Nave published what we know today as
Nave's Topical Bible. For over a century, these books have proven to be valuable tools for Bible study. What makes them so special is that these men were able to do something that computers are still unable to do today. Their thorough knowledge of the Bible enabled them to discern insights into the word of God.
The point is this: These men could do what computers cannot because they had a solid knowledge base from which they could draw connections and conclusions. Classical education prepares students for their own a-ha moments by first equipping them with a solid knowledge base from which they can draw. Without that knowledge base, such synthesis would not be possible, but with it the web of understanding can and will grow throughout life.
Pastor William Heine
Headmaster, MLS
Memorial Lutheran Church and School
5800 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77057-5617
School phone: 713-782-4022 ext. 317
bheine@mlchouston.org
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8th Grade Car Wash Wednesday March 27 | |
 The 8th grade car wash is set for next Wednesday, March 27, from 3:45 to 6:00 p.m. by the gym. We are hoping for nice weather! The students will welcome any donation you care to give! |
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Thursday, March 28 Picture Day and Chapel | |
 Next Thursday, March 28, Steve Simpson Photography will be here for student Spring portraits. Children should dress in their Easter best. It is a Chapel day, but the Chapel uniform is not required, just nice dress for the student pictures.
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Easter Break - School Closed March 29 and April 1 | |
 Easter is Sunday, March 31. School will be closed on Good Friday, March 29, and on Easter Monday, April 1. School resumes on April 2, which will be a Chapel day. Easter Worship services here at Memorial Lutheran Church are 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with the Easter egg hunt at 10:00 a.m. Easter Blessings to you and your family! |
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Students Excel at PSIA | |
Our MLS Students performed very well at the March 2nd PSIA event in Bryan, Texas. Twenty-eight MLS students attended the event, and we brought home a total of twenty-four awards!
Our students competed against 13 other schools and MLS placed 3rd overall in the elementary division, placing above the host school, Brazos Christian, and Catholic and Episcopal schools.
The top 6 in each event received recognition, with first place (and in most cases 2nd place) advancing to State. In some events, 2nd and 3rd place are Alternates to State.
The following students advanced to the state competition at TCU May 4:
- 5th grader Aislinn Bohot -1st in Listening Skills (Aislinn also placed 3rd in Dictionary Skills, and 6th in Spelling)
- 4th grader Meera Krishnan - 1st in Spelling, 2nd in Maps, Charts, Graphs, and 2nd in Math
- 3rd grader Peter Dragomirov - 1st in Spelling (Peter went to State last year in this category)
- 3rd grader Drew Rebber - 1st in Storytelling (Drew also placed 5th in Ready Writing)
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Wear Red for Character Counts on Wednesday, April 3 | |
 Wednesday, April 3, is Wear Red for Character Coumts! The trait is Caring.
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Auction Update - "Groovy Nights" - April 20 Westin Galleria | |
The MLS auction will be here before you know it! All families should have received an invitation in the mail. The reply cards should be returned by April 1. Get your friends together and get a table!
The evening's event includes a great dinner, live and silent auction items, special guest Dana Tyson with Sunny 99.1, and fun 60's music. Babysitting is being offered here on the MLS campus for only $10 per family. This is a really fun evening you will not want to miss! Help MLS raise the funds to complete Phase II of our playground!
Remember also that the raffle ticket stubs and money must be turned in by April 19 - the drawing will be held at the auction on April 20. Please call the school office if you have any questions! 713.782.4022 |
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Students of the Week | |
 Congratulations to our recent Students of the Week:
Pre-K - Alexandra Brechan, Ava Cavalier, Ana Lucia Vazquez, Kindergarten - Evan Schovasja; 1st grade - Isabella Alejandre, Lynn Bardawil, Aston Clarke, Aidan Ellis-Cartwright, Mille Flinder, Morgan Hardwick, Gage McDermott, Rayleigh Nam, Ella Niemann, Nelson Starbranch, Arianna Torres and Isabella Traverse; 5th grade - Tobi Akin-Idowu, Aislinn Bohot, Ariana Kunz, Reese McDermott, Ruth Martin and Trenton Sutton; 6th grade - Chandler Bodtmann, Michael Halverson and Jude Olabi; 7th grade - Erica Bomar, Tara Nored, and Gonche Pooladian; 8th grade - Joyce Mambo, Zachary Stoneburner, Luisa Vazquez and Jazlynn Williams |
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Calendar - Events | |
Looking Ahead - Calendar:
- Sunday, March 24 - Palm Sunday - K through 8th invited to sing with the choir in either the 8:15 a.m. Church service, or the 11:00 a.m. service
- Wednesday, March 27 - Bible Bowl team to Trinity Klein
- Wednesday, March 27 - 8th grade car wash, 3:45 to 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 28 - All-school Chapel 8:30 a.m. and Spring pictures, nice dress
- Friday, March 29 No School - All classes are closed for Good Friday; Good Friday service at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, March 31 - Easter Sunday, worship at 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m.
- Monday, April 1 - No School - All classes are closed for Easter Monday
- Tuesday, April 2 - All-school Chapel 8:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, April 3 - Wear red for Character Counts trait of Caring
- Wednesday, April 10 to Friday, April 12 - Outdoor Ed grades 1 to 5
- Wednesday, April 17 - History Fair in the gym
- Saturday, April 20 - MLS Auction and Dinner, "Groovy Nights", Westin Galleria Plaza Ballroom. Save the date!
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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