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enrollment code: D41757CE923L
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High School Retreat Registration Deadline This Sunday
High School Retreat -- January 29-31 Middle School Retreat -- February 12-14
Retreats go from Friday at 7pm through lunch on Sunday.
Price: $145 per youth
The event will be chaperoned by youth minister, Caitlin Arndt and facilitated by camp staff. Please let Caitlin know by January 24 (for high school) and February 7 (for middle school).
If you have any questions, please contact Caitlin for more information.
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Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
Wednesday, January 20
6:00 p.m. Youth Hang Time and Meal
7:00 p.m. Confirmation
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. High School Youth Group/Bible Study
Thursday, January 21
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Monday, January 25
6:00 p.m. Spiritual Yoga with Julie - all levels and ages welcome
Tuesday, January 26
4:00 p.m. Weekly Word Group 7:00 p.m. Stephen Leader's Meeting
Wednesday, January 27
9:15 a.m. Weekly Word Group
6:00 p.m. Youth Hang Time and Meal
7:00 p.m. Confirmation
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. High School Youth Group/Bible Study
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SOV Book Fair
Our SOV book fair will be open after worship in Founders Hall this Sunday, January 24 until 11:00 a.m. All proceeds will go towards our school. Can't come to the book fair to support us? Click the link to shop online. Thank you for your support.
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Family Bingo Night
Family Bingo Night & Bake Sale
Friday, January 29.
When: Friday, January 29 6-8 p.m. Where: Founders Hall Who: All SOV families and friends
Join your fellow SOV families in a night of fun, fellowship, sweet treats, and PRIZES!
We are looking for volunteers to help set up, clean up and sell baked goods at the event.
Also still looking for any gifts you may have at home that would make great prizes, or any scrip gift cards would work too! We want to make this a fun family night!
Please email Krista if you are able to help in any way.
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New Preschool Staff
On behalf of SOV, we want to welcome two new teachers to our Preschool staff! Cristina Serrano - Blossom Room
Cristina is a full time student pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy for children. She has over 3 years of early childhood education experience. Her career in early childhood education started 3 years ago when she obtained a job as a nanny. Cristina then had the opportunity to volunteer at The Help Group in which she helped children develop social skills and assisted the teachers in the classroom.
Cristina has also worked with children with special needs at We Rock the Spectrum in Northridge. She has always had a passion for working with young children. She loves baking, crafting, and collecting stickers. Cristina also enjoys going to the movies and reading books. Claudia Guillen - Garden Room
Claudia attended community college for two years then transferred to Mount Saint Mary's College. She graduated from Mount Saint Mary's College obtaining a B.A in Psychology with an Emphasis in Child/Adolescent Psychology. She was a volunteer at John Tracy Clinic for a year, where she met wonderful teachers and families. During her time at John Tracy, she became interested in Occupational Therapy. Claudia is in the process of applying to graduate school to pursue a master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Claudia has been happily married for six years. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family. Claudia's hobbies include running, hiking, indoor rock climbing, and snowboarding.
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LSS News
CURRENT NEEDS FOR THE WINTER
Clothes - winter jackets, rain jackets, sweaters, socks, hats and gloves!
MOVING FORWARD BREAKFAST
March 12 - 9:30 a.m. to Noon. The Keynote speaker is Mr. Ronald Drews, the new CEO of Lutheran Social Services.
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
May 9 at Moorpark Country Club.
This is a joint tournament with Ventura LSS.
If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Kilner by email or call (818)901-9480.
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Save the Date - Spring Gala & Silent Auction
On Saturday, March 5, 2016, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School will hold its annual Silent Auction.
This event is our most important event of the year, as it not only provides a terrific social event for our families, but also provides significant funding to special projects.
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 Friday, February 19, 2016, or they will not be able to be used in the event.
Attached are the Request Letter and Donation Form for our Annual Silent Auction. Please take the letter to your favorite restaurant, play place, store, salon, massage person, etc. and request a donation to be used at our event. We are a 501(c)(3), and donations are tax deductible. The more variety of items we have, the better the event will be.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Silent Auction Coordinator
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Gather, Learn, Share
Join us for another great
Gather, Learn, Share Event
hosted by the Vision Team.
Tuesday, February 2nd at 6 p.m.
Join us in Founders Hall. Ukulele lesson is being taught by SOV graduate Natalie Rowland.
If you don't already own a ukulele, George Kaye has graciously agreed to pass along a 10% discount on his already discounted prices on ukuleles for SOV congregants for the Gather, Learn, Share Events. Simply mention SOV at his store.
Kaye's Music Scene
19369 Victory Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91335
Phone:(818) 881-5566
Hope to see you there!
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Father-Daughter Dance
The annual Father-Daughter Dance is
Saturday, February 6 at 6 p.m in Founders Hall.
Girls in preschool through sixth grade and their dads or significant adult males are invited.
Our theme this year is "An Evening in Paris." Highlights include dinner, dancing, and a keepsake photo.
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The SOV Book Club will meet on
Sunday, February 21 at 10:45 a.m. in the SOV library. Our selection for review is "Trail of Broken Wings" by Sejal Badani. All are welcome to join us.
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Stephen Ministry In Action
"On the Front Lines of Care" - The story of an Army captain who lost his foot in an explosion in Iraq, trained as a Stephen Minister, and later returned to Iraq better equipped to care for the soldiers under his command.
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Shop with Scrip
Shop with Scrip and support Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School! This is also a great time to sign up for PrestoPay! Order or pick up a SCRIP gift cards today!
Remember: Our School Code is D41757CE923L
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Looking Ahead
Sunday, January 3110:45 a.m. Church Annual Meeting
Tuesday, February 2
6:00 p.m. Gather, Learn, Share: Ukulele lesson #2
Saturday, February 6
6:00 p.m. Father Daughter Dance Wednesday, February 10
7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship Service
Tuesday, February 16
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Sunday, February 21
10:45 a.m. Foundation Meeting
Saturday, March 12
9:30 a.m. LSS Moving Forward Breakfast
Monday, May 9
LSS Annual Golf Tournament
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Weekly Word 
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Be sure to pick up a copy of the study this Sunday.
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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
23838 Kittridge Street, West Hills, CA 91307
818.348.8343 www.sovlc.org
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