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WEDNESDAY NOTE – January 28, 2015
“Live in Grace, Walk in Love”
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Jan. 29 and 31
Jan. 30
Thur. and Sat.
Fri.
Jan. 31
Sat.
Feb. 1
Feb. 5-6
Feb. 6-7
Sun.
Thur.-Fri.
Fri. and Sat.
Feb. 7
Feb. 12, 14
Feb. 13
Sat.
Thur. and Sat.
Fri.
Feb. 14
Feb. 15
Feb. 18
Sat.
Sun.
Wed.
Feb. 21
Sat.
Feb. 25
Wed.
Feb. 22
Feb. 27
Sun.
Fri.
Mar. 1
Sun.
A Boys’ Basketball WLHS Tournament @ St. John’s Tosa 5:30 pm
UNITY Parent and Grandparent Breakfast 7:15-8:00 am
St. Paul’s LES School Open House 8:00 am – Noon
St. Paul’s Night @ WLHS 5:15 pm
B Girls’ Basketball Tournament @ Trinity Caledonia
C Girls’ Triangular @ Star vs. St. Jacobi 10:00 am and vs. Star 11:00 am
Grades 2-3 sing 11:00 am
No School 3K-8 Staff Retreat
B Boys’ Basketball Trinity Tournament
B Girls’ Basketball Mt. Calvary Tournament
A Girls’ and A Boys’ Basketball Conference Tournament @ St. Marcus
A Girls’ WLHS Basketball Tournament
LES Theme Day – Neon Day
LES Chapel 8:15 am
Congregational Dinner 2:00-6:15 pm Centennial Gym
Grades 4-5 sing 8:00 am
Ash Wednesday Services 3:30 and 6:30 pm
Soup Supper 4:45 – 6:15 pm
Grade School Solo and Ensemble Festival @ WLHS 8:00 am – Noon
Grades 1-4 Spelling Bee @ WLHS 8:30 am
Lenten Services 3:30 and 6:30 pm
Soup Supper 4:45 – 6:15 pm
Joyful Noize sings 11:00 am
LES Chapel presented by 3rd Grade 8:15 am
Movie Night sponsored by UNITY 6:00 pm Centennial Gym
Grades K-1 sing 8:00 am
*** C – Centennial Gym T – Trinity Gym
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Missions - Mission money is collected each Friday. Envelopes for mission money are given out to each child every
Wednesday. Our third quarter mission donations have been designated to support Camp Phillip as they strive to provide
relaxation in creation and renewal in Christ. The total collected so far is $78.23.
Parent/Grandparent Breakfast - Join St. Paul's Unity as we celebrate Christ's love by sharing muffins with
Mom, donuts with Dad and granola bars with Grandparents on Friday, January 30 from 7:00 - 8:00 am in the
Centennial Gym. This is a great way to start your day, enjoy some fellowship and meet your Unity Committee!
LES K – 8 Parent Open House - Come on in! We’d love to have you! All parents of LES students are invited into the
classrooms “live” on Friday, January 30 anytime between 8:05 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Visit your children’s classrooms to
view and experience religion, math, computer, literature, music, etc. classes as they happen. Schedules will be posted
outside each classroom. Join your child for lunch too and see what Taher has to offer. Chef Lori will be serving a choice
of a deli cold cut combo with a pickle and chips or chili with cheese bread.
TADS Re-enrollment for 2015-2016 –You should have received an email with a link to TADS regarding re-enrollment
for the 2015-2016 school year. Please open this email and complete the form for continued enrollment as soon as possible
or let us know if your child will be attending a different school next Fall. If you have not received an email, please
contact Mr. Steffen ([email protected]) and include the email address you would like to have as your primary
email on TADS.
St. Paul’s Night at Wisconsin Lutheran High School - Parents and students of grades 4-8 are invited to attend “St.
Paul’s Night” at the WLHS Boys’ Varsity Basketball Game this Friday, January 30. Festivities begin with tailgating and
activities in the WLHS cafeteria at 5:15 pm, and end with the Boys’ Varsity Basketball game against Watertown at 7:15
pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Please RSVP immediately to Julie Steidl ([email protected] or 414-529-0877) so
we have an idea of how much food we need. Please contact Julie Steidl or Brandi Mars ([email protected] or 414235-4904) with questions.
Report Cards – 2nd quarter report cards were sent home last week. Parents, please sign and return the report card
envelope to your child’s teacher. You may keep the report card.
2015 Spirit Wear Order Form – Tie dye t-shirts are back! Check out the attached spirit wear order form for new items
and old favorites. Orders can be dropped off in the school office. The order deadline is March 13. Any questions,
contact Debi Foley (414-422-0422 or [email protected]).
School Administrator Call Accepted - Mr. Seth Fitzsimmons has accepted our call to serve as our next Schools
Administrator. He is excited to join our ministry team and looks forward to coming to Muskego to help lead our school
ministry.
January Family in Need - The Lord called Mark Steinbrecher, the husband of our 3rd grade teacher Jeanne Steinbrecher,
home to heaven on Monday, January 5. Mark had had a kidney transplant over 40 years ago. Because of that he was not
eligible for a life insurance policy. We are certain that our St. Paul’s Church and School family will want to help Mrs.
Steinbrecher through this difficult time. To make it easier for you to help Jeanne, we are making the Steinbrecher family
the January Family in Need. Simply label any gift you would like to give “Family in Need” and place it into the offering
or drop it off in the school office in the coming weeks. Thank you in advance for your compassion and generosity.
Extended Care – There is no school for St. Paul’s on February 5 and 6 and March 5 and 6, but Extended Care will be
available for children that are pre-registered. Children that are not registered in writing will not be allowed in Extended
Care on “no school days”. A registration form is available in the office and available in Extended Care or contact Mrs.
Drska ([email protected] or 414-422-0320, ext. 144).
Illness – Please let your teacher or the office know by the start of the school day if your child will not be attending due to
illness. If your child has a fever or has vomited, do not bring them to school until 24 hours after symptoms are gone.
2015 Wrestling Season at St. Paul's – All boys in grades 2 through 8 are invited to join the 2015 wrestling team
at St. Paul's. Practices will begin February 10 at 5:15-7:00 pm in the Centennial Gym with a brief, but mandatory,
parent meeting. Practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday at St. Paul's with optional practices taking place at
Wisconsin Lutheran High School on Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 pm. Sign-up sheets will be available
in the office and can be turned in there or brought to the first practice. All questions can be directed to Jeff Foley (414422-0422 or [email protected]) or Mr. Walz ([email protected] or 414-422-0320 ext. 114).
Adult Trivia Night - Organize a group of 8 friends and join us for a fun night out on Friday, Feb 20 at 7:00 pm. Enjoy
ten rounds of trivia, spirited competition, and fellowship. The cost is $20 a person (table $160). Proceeds will provide
for technology needs for our students. To register your table of 8, contact Julie Shevey ([email protected])
and provide a list of names for your group. Pay in advance or at the door. Check should be made out to St. Paul’s. Last
year was a huge success so we hope for even more tables this year!
Get Ready to Make a Splash! - Wisconsin Lutheran High School is inviting 4th and 6th grade students, on separate
nights from 5:30-7:30 pm, to a fun evening of waterslides and swimming at Country Springs Waterpark Hotel in
Pewaukee. There is no cost, however at least one parent must attend with their child. The children will swim and the
parents will learn more about WLHS. 4th grade students are invited on Monday, March 2, and must RSVP
by Monday, February 23. 6th grade students are invited on Monday, March 9, and must RSVP by Monday,
March 2.To RSVP, e-mail [email protected] or call 414-453-4567 ex.2024.
Six Flags Read to Succeed - The exciting Six Flags Read to Succeed program has begun! All children in grades K-6 can
participate. Every student who completes six hours (360 minutes) of recreational reading will receive a FREE ticket to
Six Flags! Your completed reading logs MUST be returned to your child’s classroom teacher by February 25. We
CANNOT accept any late papers! Have fun reading! If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Kuehl
([email protected] or 414-422-0320 ext. 147).
Tax Statements – Extended Care – Statements containing a summary of your 2014 Extended Care payments and St.
Paul’s Tax ID number were emailed January 7. If you have any questions, contact Cindy Petraske
([email protected] or 414-422-0320 ext. 110).
2014 Private School State Tax Credit - For the first time in Wisconsin history, parents with a child in a private school
will be able to receive a tax deduction for private school tuition beginning in tax year 2014. Under the program, parents
statewide will be able to deduct up to $4,000 per student in grades K-8, and up to $10,000 per high school student. The
tax deduction begins in tax year 2014. To access your tax credit information, please follow these steps:
1. Log in to your TADS account
2. On the top bar click Billing
3. On the right hand side click Household Paid Tuition Tax Report
4. Enter the tax year 2014
St. Paul’s identifying FEIN is 39-6045365. Additional information can also be found on the Wisconsin Council of
Religious and Independent Schools website (www.wcris.org).
Wednesday Lenten Soup Suppers - Christmas ends and it’s time to think Easter! We are looking to continue the soup
suppers that have been provided prior to our 6:30 pm Wednesday Lenten worship services. This is a great opportunity for
groups and/or organizations to gain exposure at the same time as serving fellow Christians. Lenten worship service dates
are February 18 and 25 and March 4, 11, 18, and 25. If groups wish to be creative, please feel free to try something new.
Use your imagination and have some fun. To schedule a date or for more information, please contact Tammy Miller (262662-4167 or [email protected]).
Inclement Weather – The school bus company determines when to call off school on snow days. Anytime school will
be closed for any reason, it will be announced on television and news websites, Channels 4, 6, and 12 or check the school
website. If the Muskego-Norway School District is closed or delayed, so are we.
SCRIP Program – Check out the additional retailers on the attached SCRIP Order Form. There are hundreds more
retailers and businesses on the Great Lakes SCRIP website www.shopwithscrip.com. Just write them in on the blank lines
on the order form. Orders will be placed every Tuesday by 9:00 am and will be available for pick-up on Friday. Any
questions, contact Cindy Petraske (414-422-0320 or [email protected]).
Congregational Dinner - The annual congregational dinner will be held Saturday, February 14, 2:00 - 6:15 pm. There
are many ways to be involved. This is a great chance to fulfill your service projects. You can stop by the Volunteer
Central kiosk after church services to sign up to donate items or serve. For more information or to volunteer, please
contact Jim Ross at 414-425-7119.
String, Piano and Guitar Lessons - Do your New Year’s resolutions include picking up a musical instrument? Students
or parents interested in starting piano, string, or guitar lessons in January are welcome to contact Pastor Bonack
([email protected] or 414-422-0320 ext. 119), Michele Eiche ([email protected] or 414-202-7522) or Chris
Krellwitz (chris.krellwitz@gmail or 262-617-8771).
Northwestern Publishing House Rebate Program – If you shop at Northwestern Publishing House – either online, over
the phone, or in store – your purchases can earn rebates for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or School. Simply enroll in the
NPH Extra Program at www.nph.net/NPHextra, or call 800-662-6022, or stop in the store at 1250 N. 113th Street in
Milwaukee. The program rewards participants with a 1% cash rebate for their designated church or school. Rebates
designated for church will be applied to our Mortgage Fund, those designated for school will be applied to our Tuition
Assistance Fund.
Box Tops for Education Update - To date, we’ve collected 11,169, which is just over halfway to our goal
of 22,500. Great job! The next collection date will be Wednesday, February 25. Look for a special treat
in February. Keep clipping.
Wave Box Tops for Education - With a great response to our Box Tops for Education incentive program for the games
in December, the Milwaukee Wave has extended the same offer for two games in February. For every Box Top returned
to school, a student can receive a free ticket voucher to a Milwaukee Wave game on either February 14 or 21. Forms will
be available in the school office.
Target Red Card – Help us help our school! Did you know there’s an easy way to help us raise money for our school?
The Target REDcard/Take Charge of Education program has created a terrific way to raise
funds. All you have to do is use your Target REDCard for your regular shopping and 1% of
your purchase will come back to St. Paul’s School and you will receive an extra 5% off of
your purchase at Target as well! Visit Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate
St. Paul’s on your account, then use your REDcard whenever you shop. Grandparents, alumni, friends, and neighbors are
also welcome to participate in the program.
WELS HAPPENINGS
WLHS Dance Camp - All girls K-8th grade are invited to WLHS Dance Camp at Wisconsin Lutheran High School on
February 28, 2015 from 12:30-4:30 pm. Girls K-3rd grade will focus on physical movement and putting moves to
music. Girls 4th-8th will focus on basic dance team concepts and more complex skills. During this non-competitive, fun
event, campers will learn a routine and perform for family and friends. Cost is $10 and the registration deadline is
February 13, 2015. T-shirts are available for $7.50. Please visit www.wlhs.org for registration and more information.
Contact Coach Maddy Krueger at [email protected] or 414-828-9236 with any questions.
Wisconsin Lutheran High School Save the Date—On Sunday, April 26, at 1:30 pm everyone is invited to the Gifted for
Praise Service of Dedication at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. Tours of the new building expansion will take place
after the service. Please mark your calendars and save the date for this special service!
WLHS Junior Viking Football - The Wisconsin Lutheran Jr. Viking Football (WLJVF) program is taking registrations
for the 2015 Fall football season. WLJVF is offered to 5th through 8th grade boys, who attend a Wisconsin Lutheran
Conference grade school, the opportunity to play competitive tackle football. Wisconsin Lutheran High School will offer
a 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade team. Each team carries a maximum of 30 players. The teams will play a seven game schedule
as part of the Waukesha Classic Youth Football League. All equipment is provided. More information can be found on
the WLHS website (www.wlhs.org) and registrations are available in the school office.
There's only the day the whole long year,
That I hope and pray the sun won't appear.
The second of February, you all know,
The groundhog goes searching for his shadow.
If he should find it, the story is told,
We'll have six more weeks of winter's cold.
But if it is cloudy, his shadow's not there,
There'll soon be warm weather and days will be fair.
So please, Mr. Sun, for just this one day.
Find a big dark cloud - and stay away!