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WELCOME BACK!
We hope you have been enjoying a blessed summer with your family! The new school year is just around the corner, so Linfield News is back to bring you some important information.
If you are new to the Linfield family, welcome! This weekly campus-wide e-mail is designed to keep you informed about the latest Linfield news and upcoming events. This e-mail will be delivered to your inbox weekly, but you can also receive up-to-date information by checking out www.linfield.com, by liking us on Facebook, and by following us on Twitter. We hope these will be valuable resources to help you get off to a great start in the 2013-2014 school year. |
 HS & MS SUMMER ASSIGNMENTSHIGH SCHOOL
Most Linfield Christian High School AP Classes (as well as every level of English class) have required assignments which are to be completed during the summer break. Click here for all summer assignments. MIDDLE SCHOOL Incoming 6-8 grade students have required summer reading associated with their English courses for the fall. These books have been selected by English Department instructors to foster continued reading during summer break. Click here for all summer assignments. |
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HS & MS REGISTRATION
 High School:
Below you will find the scheduled dates for your student to pick up a class schedule and textbooks, obtain locker assignments, pay for class and/or lab fees, and purchase P.E. clothes. Registration will take place in the HS building.
Due to the limited time before school starts, please make every effort to make your registration appointment. If necessary, you may have someone else register for you. If you have multiple high school students, you may register them at the same time, but please contact the high school office ahead of time to make special arrangements.
Seniors - Tuesday, August 13 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Juniors - Wednesday, August 14 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sophomores - Thursday, August 15 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Freshmen - Friday, August 16 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Course consumables and AP textbooks are only available for sale by ESCO Online. Please order quickly so that you will receive your materials before classes begin.
Middle School: Below you will find the scheduled dates for your student to get textbooks, obtain locker assignments, and pick up P.E. clothes and locks. Class schedules will be handed out during the first week of school after Math and English assessments have been completed. Registration will take place in the MS quad. Due to the limited time before school starts, please make every effort to make your registration appointment. If necessary, you may have someone else register for you. If you have multiple middle school students, you may register them at the same time, but please contact the middle school office ahead of time to make special arrangements. Grade 6 - Mon., August 12 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,1:00-3:00 p.m. Grade 7-8 - Tues., August 13 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,1:00-3:00 p.m. Make-Ups - Wed., August 14 1:00-3:00 p.m. |
TDAP BOOSTER SHOT
Students entering 7th grade in the 2013-2014 school year will be required to show proof of a Tdap booster shot to complete enrollment.
- A Tdap, DTaP or DTP will be acceptable proof of current vaccine as long as it was received on or after the child's 7th birthday.
- If you have any questions about this rule or opt-out options, please contact Becky Swanson at 951-676-8111 ext. 1402 or bswanson@linfield.com.
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2013-2014 K-8 SUPPLY LISTS
 Click below to view and print supply lists for the coming school year:
Elementary School Supply List
Middle School Supply List
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It is NOT too late to join the High School Cross Country, Football, Volleyball, or Girls Tennis teams. If you are interested in participating in these sports, please contact the High School Athletic Office for practice times and details.
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 We are excited about the elementary band program! Our instructors, Doug and Angie Knechtel, come with more than 30 years of experience in instrumental instruction and are looking forward to another excellent year of music at Linfield! If you are interested in participating in one of our award-winning ensembles, please see this attached flyer for information and return the registration form by Friday, August 30, 2013. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Knechtel this summer at 909-615-7387 or e-mail band@linfield.com. |
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PRAYER AT THE CROSS |
 Tuesday, August 27, 2013 8:05 am
Parents and friends are invited to the Linfield Administration lawn on the first day of school for a brief 15 minute time of prayer. We will gather around the cross to lift up to the Lord our school, our children, our families, and the new school year. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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 ES Parents: Special Principal's Coffees will be held on Thursday, August 29 (for parents of Grades 1-3 students) and on Friday, August 30 (for parents of Grades 4-5 students). Please join us in Room 104 at 8:15 a.m. each day to enjoy a cup of coffee and a conversation about the school year!
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 Tuesday, August 13, 2013
6:00-8:15 p.m.
All parents of new and returning LCMS students are invited to meet the Middle School Faculty and receive beneficial information about the new school year at Parent Orientation on Tuesday, August 13. Please check-in at the MS Plaza (located downstairs near the Administration Building) and note that this event is for parents only; please do not bring students or siblings.
Parent Orientation will allow parents to:
· Meet faculty and staff
· Learn important information about the "nuts & bolts" of the MS program
· Receive important information about LCMS Athletics
· Enjoy fellowship and refreshments with new and returning parents
· Receive 2 hours parent participation credit per family
If you have any additional questions, please contact the MS office at (951) 676-8111 x 2200 or email: middleschooloffice@linfield.com.
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There are a variety of opportunities for parental involvement at LCMS. Our primary source for information about how you can help comes from our newsletter and the use of SignupGenius.com. Click on the button below to view available opportunities for parent participation at the Middle School.
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MS PICTURE DAY
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 August 29, 2013
MS Picture Day is on the third day of school! It's perfect; the kids are already looking their best, and now that "look" will be showcased in their school photo as well. Click here for an order form.
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INTERNATIONAL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
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 August 12-14, 2013
To our new international students and families: welcome to Linfield! We have planned a mandatory three day orientation (for new international students only) to help you prepare for a successful school year. Click here for the orientation schedule and please note the specific times and special notes which instruct students as to what needs to be completed. This orientation is very important for the initial success of our students, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Please visit the international student page on our website for more information.
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HS CONSUMABLES & TEXTBOOK SOURCE FOR 2013-2014
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 Linfield has teamed with ESCO to make purchasing your high school consumable workbooks, lab manuals, and AP Textbooks easy and convenient.
Please visit the online bookstore (the link is also available on Linfield.com's Parent Resources page) and see a list of workbooks, textbooks, and novels that are required for your high school courses. Items purchased from ESCO will be shipped directly to your home.
Course consumables will no longer be sold at school, and we have made all AP materials available in one convenient location. Contact Mrs. McGraw for more information.
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HS LINK CREW NEW STUDENT EVENT
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 August 16, 2013
Freshmen and New Student Orientation
6:00-10:00 p.m. in the Gym
The purpose of this orientation is to make the transition from middle school to high school a positive one, but all students who are new to Linfield are encouraged to come! Seniors, juniors and sophomores will be serving as leaders and mentors to the freshmen and new students. Large and small group activities are designed to address students' needs and concerns in a fun-filled environment...one that involves food! Students: wear comfortable clothes and travel light.
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HS FRESHMAN PARENT MEETING
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 August 16, 2013 6:15 p.m.There is a special meeting for freshman/new parents on August 16 (during the LINK Crew event) in the Administration Prayer Garden. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from several freshman teachers and some of our administrators. They will be sharing information on what to expect during the school year and how we can partner together to make this first year of high school successful.
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 Attention Seniors: Lifetouch Prestige Portraits has already completed their official portrait session on campus. If you have not had your yearbook picture taken, please contact Lifetouch directly at (951) 520-4740 or (800) 682-7600. Remember: ONLY portraits from Lifetouch Prestige Portraits will be used in the yearbook.
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HS PICTURE DAY
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August 27, 2013
High School pictures will be taken by Lifetouch on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 27. Students are required to wear their uniforms, and there will be a variety of backgrounds from which to choose. If you wish to purchase pictures, please have a completed order form with payment on picture day (order forms will be handed out at registration). Even if you choose not to purchase pictures, students are still required to have their pictures taken at this time for the yearbook and their student ID cards (senior pictures are for student ID cards only).
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ELEMENTARY:
- August 27 - School Begins (Grades 1-5) & Prayer at the Cross
- August 29 - Principal's Coffee (Grades 1-3)
- August 29 - Jr.K/Kindergarten Orientation
- August 29-30 - Jr.K/Kindergarten 1/2 Day
- August 30 - Principal's Coffee (Grades 4-5)
- September 2 - Labor Day (No School Jr.K-12)
- September 5 - ES Back to School Night
MIDDLE SCHOOL
- August 12-14 - MS Registration
- August 13 - MS Parent Orientation Night
- August 27 - School Begins & Prayer at the Cross
- August 29 - Picture Day
- September 2 - Labor Day (No School Jr.K-12)
- September 12 - MS Back to School Night
HIGH SCHOOL
- August 13-16 - HS Registration
- August 16 - LINK Crew Event
- August 17 - Freshman/New Parent Meeting
- August 27 - School Begins & Prayer at the Cross
- August 27 - Picture Day
- September 2 - Labor Day (No School Jr.K-12)
- September 19 - HS Back to School Night
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