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Shepherd of the Valley
September 15, 2014
 
Love the Earth. Love the Creator.   
God's eternal power and character cannot be seen. But from the beginning of creation, God has shown what these are like by all he has made. -Romans 1:20a
  
IN THIS ISSUE
Thank-Scrip-ing Day
Water Slide
Magazine Fundraiser
PTF Movie Night
Preschool
Artwork
Spiritual Yoga
Garden
Recycling Thursdays
Looking Ahead
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Scrip Promotion Today Only

Last year, SOV received more than $19,000 in profit from scrip sales! This year, our goal is a $25,000 profit. 

  

Today is Thanks-Scrip-ing Day, when some of the highest-ever rebate offers are available for scrip purchases made online with PrestoPay. This is a great opportunity to meet your scrip requirement more quickly. The promotion ends at midnight. 

 

Highlights:

  • Bath and Body Works: 20 percent (regularly 7 percent)
  • iTunes: 15 percent (regularly 5 percent)
  • AMC theaters: 16 percent (regularly 8 percent)

To see a complete list of today's deals, visit the ShopWithScrip website.

 

Giant Water Slide at Friday's Club House 

Club House will help our students beat the heat on Friday after school by renting a giant, inflatable water slide. Please call the office by Wednesday to sign up for Club House. A minimum of 15 students is required. 

Magazine Fundraiser Starts Today
magazine drive

Have a hobby or favorite interest you'd like to read more about? Choose from hundreds of magazine titles available through our current fundraiser. Order new magazines - or renew current ones - and support our school. Students are encouraged to ask family and friends to order.

Fundraiser dates: Today through October 2
First Deadline: This Thursday, turn in your reach-out booklet and first orders and earn tickets to spin the wheel

Details are in the magazine packet sent home with your student. Contact Jodi Oliver with questions.

PTF Movie Night 
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Save the date! Come to SOV on Friday, October 3, for the PTF General Meeting and a movie under the stars (movie title TBA). The meeting starts at 7 p.m (childcare will be available) and the movie will start immediately afterward. Attend the meeting and earn a free dress day for your child. 

Preschoolers Learn About Creation

 

Last week, Pastor Bryan told our preschoolers the story of creation.

 

Kids Kreations Art Fundraiser

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Our students are working on artwork in class to be made into terrific items for our fundraiser. If you'd like to do an independent art project at home or have another family member who would like to create something for the fundraiser, please submit those by Friday. Instructions are coming home today. 

Order forms for art items will come home soon so that gifts will be delivered in time for Christmas. 
 
Spiritual Yoga Class
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Improve your physical and spiritual well-being with Spiritual Yoga. Based on the book "Stretch and Pray" by Lutheran bishop and pastor, Murray D. Fink, the class will include 50 minutes of stretching for both your body and spirit. 

The class is free and will meet every Tuesday (beginning September 30) at 6 p.m. on the Field of Dreams. No previous experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or thick blanket.

 

"Let us lift up our hearts as well as our hands to God in heaven."
-Lamentations 3:41

Calling all Gardeners           

If you have a green thumb, please join the PTF garden committee. You will earn service hours while keeping our Anniversary Garden beautiful and sharing it with our students. Contact Lisa Lee if you're interested. 

Recycling Thursdays
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Remember to bring your recycling on Thursday. Please bring your aluminum and plastic bottles to drop off. No glass please. A parent volunteer will gladly take your recyclables. 
 
Money raised will benefit the fourth and fifth grade trip to Sacramento.

 

Looking Ahead                             
 

Thursday, September 25
Minimum Day & Chuck E. Cheese Fellowship - school dismissed promptly at 12:30 p.m. 

Save the dates:

Saturday, October 25
Fall Fun Festival, 2-5:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 10
Preschool and Toddler Palooza
10 a.m. to noon