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Shepherd of the Valley
Week of January 12    
 
Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well. 
-I Peter 4:10

IN THIS ISSUE
Minimum Day
Read-a-Thon
Father Son Bowling
Preschool Palooza
Father-Daughter Dance
Silent Auction Gala
Exchange Students
Scrip News
This Week
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Minimum Day on Thursday, No School on Monday
School House
This Thursday, January 15, school will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Students who are not picked up by 12:30p.m will be sent to Club House. Please join other families after school at Chili's West Hills for a fellowship fundraiser benefiting SOV. Don't forget to bring the coupon or pick one up from the office. Chili's scrip cards are also available at the office.

School and Club House will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. The office will also be closed. 
Read-a-Thon
 
Our Read-a-Thon is in full swing. Please make sure to turn in your signed contract by Wednesday,January 14
You can download the information packet from our website. 

The book cart will be out this week! Bring a book to swap.  


Important Dates:
  • January 16: Book Fair opens (purchase books to support our school)  
  • January 16: First reading log due
  • January 22: Reading Under the Stars and PTF General Meeting (wear your comfy sweats to school - come back in the evening and read with your parents)  
  • January 23: Dress as Your Favorite Book Character on this day and second reading log due
  • January 30:  Final reading log due 
  • February 5: Pancake Breakfast (only if we have 100-percent participation!)

 
Father Son Bowling

Thanks to all the Dads and Sons that came out for a great time! It was a great event with a great turnout! Thank you to Han Lee for coordinating this wonderful day.
Preschool Palooza Fun

Thanks to all the family and friends that made it out to Preschool Palooza! Everyone had a lovely time, especially the children.
Father-Daughter Dance
Save the Date
The annual Father-Daughter Dance is coming up on Saturday, February 7 from
7 to 9 p.m. Girls in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade and their dads or significant adult males are invited.
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Our theme this year is "Hawaiian Luau"! Highlights include dinner, professional DJ, dancing, lei, and a keepsake photo. Invitations and volunteer sign-up sheets will go home in student folders soon.
 
Silent Auction Gala Event

Families are requested to solicit donations from businesses they patronize. All donations need to be accompanied by the donation form. Donations are due no later than February 28, 2015 or they will not be able to be used in the event. Please also consider donating tickets, passes, games, shows, etc. that your families might have. Finally, we also need items to go in baskets, as well as the baskets themselves. Please look around your homes for items that are new and might be fun to find in a basket.

 

Welcome Exchange Students

Our Korean exchange students are beginning their first week at Shepherd! We are glad to have them here. Let's all give them a warm welcome.



Fourth Grade
Steve Kim
Ryan Ro

Fifth Grade
Jessica Park
Joanna Jung

Basketball Schedule
Here's this weeks basketball schedule: 

 

Monday, January 12 - Basketball practice from 3:00p.m - 4:00p.m.

 

Wednesday, January 14 - Basketball game at 3:30p.m. at St. Paul

 

Thursday, January 15 (minimum day) - Basketball practice from 12:30p.m. - 2:00p.m. 


Scrip Promotions
 
ShopWithScrip is offering new promotions: 

The new Discover® Universal $100 Gift Card can help families in your program earn more in the new year. Discover cards are accepted at most retailers, plus you can order them in bulk and keep them stocked in your inventory.

Families who shop with Discover Universal Gift Cards can also earn an additional 5% back directly on the card when they use it at participating retailers:

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Catherines®Express
JCPenney®Lowe's®
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Carrabba's Italian Grill®CVS/pharmacy®
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Old NavyRegal Entertainment Group®
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Encourage your families to try using the Discover Universal Gift Card and earn some extra cash back, and order some to keep in your inventory next time you place an organization order!
This Week at SOV

Monday, January 12
Read-a-Thon all this week

2:30 p.m.  PTF Board Meeting
3:00-4:00 p.m.  Basketball Practice

Tuesday, January 13
7:00 p.m  School Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 14          
Read-a-Thon contracts due
8:30 a.m. TK - 5th Chapel
9:30 a.m.  Preschool Chapel
3:30 p.m. Basketball Game at St. Paul

  

Thursday, January 15 - Minimum Day
Spirit Day 
9:30 a.m.  Preschool Chapel
12:30 p.m. (Minimum Day) Early Dissmissal
11.a.m - 10:30 p.m.  Chili's Fellowship
12:30-2:00 p.m. Basketball Practice

Friday, January 16   
      
Read-a-Thon Book Fair Opens
First reading log due