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South Wisconsin District - LCMS
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MERCY FOREVER
"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve,
and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Mark 10:45 (ESV)
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- Opportunity to support
a Racine Lutheran
High School Athlete
- Jurss scholarship
winner
- Prayer Requests
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 
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Stay Connected
 
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God Works
It's hard to believe another year is drawing to a close. All administrators and teachers experience the highs and lows throughout the school year, so here is a simple question to consider; Have you seen God work this school year? While it's a simple question, it's probably more complex to answer. Maybe in some cases the situation you are working through hasn't been resolved and you are waiting to see how God will work. Even as you experienced the highs, it might have been easy to recognize someone else's efforts, maybe even your own. Don't feel bad, you're in good company - all sinners do it!
While it's almost impossible to visit every school every year, these have been the highlight of my time in the District Office. I have seen many wonderful school ministries, including supportive congregational church leaders, administrators and teachers that "get it" and truly evident that God works in those places. But God only works through His disciples, those who have been Called according to His purpose. South Wisconsin is unique in many perspectives compared to other Districts. We encompass all educational ministers, rural, suburban, urban, special education, homeschool partnerships and collegiate education. Not every District can say that each of these areas thrive like they do in SWD. And the partnerships that exist between us is priceless!
God has, is and will continue to work in our educational ministries. Highs and lows will continue to be experienced, and yet God will work through it all.
Remain faithful and true to your convictions and beliefs and see some amazing things!
Mark
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 Teacher Vacancies
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Just a reminder to notify the District office when you are issuing a call and when a position has been filled so we can update the District website.
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Nominations for SWD Education Executive
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NOMINATIONS DUE Friday, May 8.
Nominations are now being accepted for the position of Executive Assistant to the President/School Superintendent. If you would like to nominate someone, please email any names to Karen Rayner.
Job Description
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PDP
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PLEASE SHARE WITH ALL YOUR FIRST YEAR TEACHERS.
EDG 510 - Writing a Professional Development Plan (PDP), 1 credit, $250
Concordia Mequon Campus
June 18-19, 8:30 - 4:00 pm both days
Alan Bitter, Instructor alan.bitter@wlc.edu 414-443-8565
CUW Grad Admissions contact for Registration Information:
Amber Hayden 262-243-4551 amber.hayden@cuw.edu
EDG 810 - Writing a Professional Development Plan (PDP), 1 credit, $250
Online - Available to take for spring term
CUW Grad Admissions contact for Online:
Pilar Rios 262-243-2066 pilar.rios@cuw.edu
This course will assist the 2nd year teacher in the development of a PDP, as required for renewal of the Wisconsin State Teaching License under Wisconsin Statute PI 34. The instructor will assist beginning teachers in writing a reflection of their first year experiences, selecting two teaching standards for their plan, writing goal statements, and planning activities to carry out their plan. The instructor will then serve as the University (IHE) Rep on each student's PDP team.
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Friday, June 19
Join us for a day of fun, food and fellowship.
$29 per person (2 and under are free)
Includes entry to Noah's Ark and an all you can eat lunch buffet.
Order forms will be available soon!
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NLSA Reporting
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 Please peruse the following items regarding NLSA reporting.
Reports are due May 15.
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| N/S Teachers' Conference |
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November 11-12, 2015
Kalahari Resort and Convention Center
Wisconsin Dells
Keynote Speaker: Scott Taylor
Let's RAP at the Dells!
Relationships, Analysis, Practice!
Scott Taylor will share how building Relationships improves school culture, how Analyzing data improves student achievement and how using "best Practice" improves instruction. Scott will share how RAP can improve your school culture and your achievement in three exciting sessions. Come and hear Scott talk, sing and RAP about teaching and learning.
Registration, lodging and more information is available on the District website.
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Around the District
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Opportunity to support a Racine Lutheran High School Athlete
It is with great pride that I announce that one of Racine Lutheran High School's seniors Emily Hlavacek has been selected to play on the Division 4 South All Star Team in the annual Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All Star Game. This is quite an achievement as Emily was selected to the team from all the players in our school's state athletic division in order to participate in this State All-Star basketball game. The game will be played at the Just-A-Game Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells on Friday, June 19.
The main function of the WBCA games is to raise money for the MACC (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer) Fund, and all proceeds go directly to this fund. Each athlete is asked to secure sponsors. All the players involved in this event need to raise $500 in order to participate. I am hoping that you might help Emily by contributing as a "sponsor" for this event.
Information on how you can be a "sponsor" and support Emily.
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Jurss Wins $1,000 SWD LCEF Scholarship!
Congratulations Jordyn Jurss! Jordyn is the 2015 South Wisconsin District (SWD) Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) $1,000 Scholarship award winner. Jordyn is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sheboygan, Wisconsin and is studying Lutheran Elementary Education with a minor in mathematics at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW).
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Prayer Request
Prayers for Rev. Peter Kelm as he recovers from surgery.
Prayers for those planning the 2015 District Convention in June.
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Upcoming Events
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 2015
May 15 - District Financial Aid Applications Due
June 7-9 - District Convention, Concordia University Wisconsin
June 19 - SWD Youth and Family Day at Noah's Ark, Wisconsin Dells
August 7 - Early Childhood Literacy Festival, CUW
August 14 - New Worker Orientation, District office
August 14 - Firm Foundations
November 6 - Firm Foundations
November 12-13 - NWD/SWD Teachers' Conference, Kalahari Resort, WI Dells
2016
February 5 - WCRIS Leadership Conference
February 12 - Firm Foundations
July 9-14 - Synod Convention, Mlwaukee
July 16-20 - National Youth Gathering, New Orleans
Click on the link to register for any of these events. If the event is not open yet, we will communicate when it will be.
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Passionate Believers...Confessing Christ for the Next Generation!
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Mark L'Heureux
Education Executive
The South Wisconsin District does not endorse businesses that are not under the umbrella of
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
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