Monday 9/15 - NO SCHOOL Staff Development Day!

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Monday 9/15 - NO SCHOOL – Staff Development Day!

Principal’s Desk…….

Remember No School on Monday – Monday students do not attend school. Faculty, staff and parents are working on our WASC accreditation self-study report.

CONNECT – GROW – SHARE: You hear these words a lot around St. John’s. These three words are what we are all about. Last week at worship we heard about “Connecting” to God through our time together in worship. This week in church we will hear about “GROW”. Growing in God’s word through life groups offers opportunities to build friendships and to better understand life and God’s will for each of us. Please join us for worship this weekend and find out more about “GROWING together in God’s Word through Life Groups.”

Hot Weather: Parents, as we experience days with high temperatures, please know that we monitor the temperatures outside on both of our playgrounds. When deemed necessary, we limit both length of time and degree of activity at recess, PE classes and sports. We recognize the need for students to have opportunity to be outside and active, but moderately for their safety.

Chapman 5K – Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 11th. This is the date for the Chapman 5K Run. This is a great event and one in which many of our St. John’s students and their families participate. Please check our Mr. Courvoisier’s email he sent out this week for details.

Target Check $$ -THANK YOU! Do you ever wonder if St. John’s ever gets the money your purchases generate through Target’s “Take Charge of Education” fundraising program? The answer is ABSOLUTELY YES!!! I just received a check for $2,405.86. This is over $200 more than last year! Thank you to everyone who participates in this program. This money is used to help fund materials and equipment for classrooms and instruction. Keep it up!!!

Volunteer Screening – We are getting a great response to the screening of volunteers. Steps are simple; 1)-download form from Renweb and print it out, 2)-complete the form and sign it, 3)-turn in the form to the school office in an enclosed envelope. THAT’s IT! No payment involved! Allow approximately 7 days for processing. We strongly encourage parents to complete this screening even if you don’t know exactly when you will be volunteering this year.

Great Activities at St. John’s: Please take a moment to read the information included in this edition of Slices on our upcoming “Get Real” Life Group activity. This Bible study in small groups offers a great, relaxed way of looking at some life changing truths about God and his amazing love. The book of the Bible being studied is Philippians. This book is known as one of the “joy-filled” books of the Bible. If you want more information, please contact Christina Meadows. cmeadows@stjohnsorange.org Also notice information in today’s Slices about our “Discover Classes.” These classes provide information and instruction on our beliefs and understandings as a church. At the conclusion of the classes opportunity is provided for becoming a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. See Christina Meadows for this too.

Tim Elmore Presentation – Parents, Lutheran schools in Orange County are collaborating together to bring Tim Elmore to Orange Lutheran High School on Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00PM. Tickets are available on line. He is an outstanding speaker on various subjects related to children and teenagers. Mark your calendar now. SEE ATTACHED FLYER!

Have a great 3-day weekend!

God is Rock Solid!

Mr. Einem

SCHOOL NOTES

Referral Refund Incentive For Currently Enrolled School Families (Includes Preschool – Grade 8 families) If a new family is accepted, enrolls, and attends during the 2014/2015 school year, and names you, one of our currently enrolled families, as the referral family on their Application for Admission, you will receive a registration refund check equal to that of the new student. The newly enrolled family must be new to St. John’s Lutheran School and Church. This is our way of saying thank you for being in partnership with us and sharing your love of the Lord and St. John’s with others. For information regarding enrollment, please have them contact Jodi Holte, Director of Admissions, at 714.288.4406.

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St. John’s Lutheran School Weekly Newsletter

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WRAPPING PAPER FUNDRAISER - Our Wrapping Paper Fundraiser kicked off this week! Our sale runs from 9/3 to 9/17. All orders (including online) and paperwork are due by 9/17. It’s a great way to support our school and pick up a few items for fall, Christmas, and every day. In addition to the incentives printed in the catalog, when your child sells 10 items, turn in the attached coupon (right away!) to your child’s teacher and they will get a superhero plush dog! Middle School students can save for their chapel partner, a younger sibling, or can donate back to a local charity. 20 items earns them a visit to the Kona Shaved Ice truck after the sale. Have out of the area friends and family order online. Remember, grades 5-8 receive 35% of sales in their student account to be used towards Middle School Trips! See the attached flyers for details or contact Cindy Warren at cwgiraffe@cox.net

CONNECT…RUN/WALK…SHARE! Join St. John’s at the Chapman 5K on Saturday, October 11th. SHARE with our community by serving at the water station on our campus or you can CONNECT with others by registering for the 5K as a runner or walker! All ages, experience, and ability levels are welcome. To sign up to serve or receive information about the discounted registration rate to run/walk, and reserve your FREE Mustang event day shirt, email Jeff Courvoisier jcourvoisier@stjohnsorange.org

ESTATE PLANNING FOR BUSINESS OWNERS – St. John’s Development office is holding a workshop discussing advanced estate planning techniques specifically geared towards business owners, hosted by Fred Whitaker, an Estate Planning Attorney. The date is Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 12 noon in Fellowship Hall 203. Lunch will be provided at no cost. Please RSVP to Development@stjohnsorange.org by September 22nd. SEE ATTACHED FLYER!

ATHLETICS WEEK OF 9/15/14

GIRLS BASKETBALL:

5th-6

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grade - Practice – Tue, Wed, Thurs

BOYS FOOTBALL:

5th-8

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grade - Practice – Tue, Wed, Thurs

Please check with your child’s head coach if there are any changes in the team’s schedule.

REMINDER: TO BE ABLE TO TRAVEL AND PLAY IN THE GAMES, EACH PLAYER NEEDS TO HAVE COMPLETED

PHYSICAL FORMS AND THE COMPLETED PERMISSION TO TRAVEL FORM TURNED IN TO MR. STUEWE.

DATE TEAM SPORT PRACTICE / GAME LOCATION DISMISSAL TIME FROM CLASS

9/16 5th-8th GBB Practice – outside or gym 3:00 PM

5th-6th BFB On the turf field 3:00 PM

7th BFB At Palmyra Elem. School 3:00 PM

9/17 5th-8th GBB Practice – outside or gym 3:00 PM

8th BFB On the turf field 3:00 PM

9/18 5th-6th GBB Outside BB courts 3:00 PM

JV GBB Home vs. St. Paul’s, Or (JV) GYM 3:00 PM

V GBB At St. Paul’s, Or (Vars) SPO 2:45 PM

9/19 7th BFB Home vs. Salem Hart Park 2:45 PM

8th BFB At St. Paul’s, Or SPO - Canal Field 2:45 PM

NEXT WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S 9/13/14 – 9/19/14

 Sunday 9/14

Grade 4 (Hosanna Choir) sings at 11am in the Sanctuary.

 Monday 9/15

NO SCHOOL – Staff Development Day!

 Wednesday 9/10

Pr. Klinkenberg leads Joint Chapel with partners in the Sanctuary.

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The preschool currently has limited openings for 3 or 4 year olds.

For 3-year olds: PM Preschool – M/W/F afternoons from 12:15 - 3:15 p.m.

(with After-School Care available until 6 p.m.)

For 4-year olds: PM Pre-Kindergarten – M-F afternoons from 12:15 – 3:15 p.m.

(with After-School Care available) &

AM or Full-Day Pre-Kindergarten – M-F from as early at 7:15 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.

(with After-School Care available until 6 p.m.)

Please contact Emily Martinez, Preschool Admissions Director, at (714) 288-4409 or via e-mail at

EMartinez@stjohnsorange.org

for more information or to arrange a tour.

CHURCH NOTES

BAPTISM INFORMATION MEETING – Interested in finding out more about Baptism? What it means to be baptized at St.

John’s or why we have baptism? Please come to an informational meeting with an Elder. These meetings are held on the 2

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Sunday of every month. For more information, please visit our website,

www.stjohnsorange.org/baptism

or call the

Christina Meadows at 714 288 4425.

DISCOVER NEW MEMBER CLASSES - Discover St. John’s! – Interested in hearing more about St. John’s and the ministries

offered? Have you wanted to find out how you can get more involved and what it would be like to call St. John’s your church

home? Please join Pastor Tim and Pastor Mike this Sunday 9/14/14 at 11am in the dining room of Walker Hall. This is a great

opportunity to hear more about St. John’s, take a tour of the campus and see what we are all about! This is a one-time class.

If you are interested in church membership after this class, you can join us for the next 6 weeks, 9/21-10/26 at 9:30am.

Information about the membership class will be provided on Sunday.

CONCERT SERIES EVENT: On Sunday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m. St. John’s will present a BACH CANTATA VESPERS CONCERT:

Jesu, der du meine Seele (Jesus, Thou Who This My Spirit , Cantata 78), featuring our Cathedral Singers, four Soloists,

Orchestra, and Charles Raasch at the organ. Dr. William Heide conducts. There is no charge. A freewill offering will be taken.

Nursery care for children under age 5 is available. Bring a friend!

LIFE GROUPS ARE COMING!! Life Groups are coming this fall! What’s a Life Group? A Life Group is usually a small group of

people that meet once a week for about an hour and a half. They meet together around God’s Word and a commitment to

Growth in an environment of Acceptance and Confidentiality. This fall, starting the week of September 28th, we want

everyone who worships at St. John’s to participate in a 7 week Life Group Experience. We want you to take the next step,

from CONNECT – to GROW. We have an opportunity to Get Real and talk about the real issues we all think about, but we’re

going to look at it from God’s perspective. Make this a priority for your life… and sign up to be a part of a 7 week Life Group

Experience! To sign up or for more information:

www.stjohnsorange.org/lifegroups

JOB OPPORTUNITY - Part Time Youth Ministry Intern: Assist Youth Ministry in the daily operations with a primary focus in

Junior High Bible study/Life Groups. Full Time Youth Ministry Coordinator: The Coordinator shall provide professional

administrative, clerical, and organizational support to the Director of Youth Ministry, DCE, Confirmation program and related

Ministry Action Teams so as to support our Discipleship process: CONNECT - GROW – SHARE Please submit resumes to

cmeadows@stjohnsorange.org

or drop off at the school/church office Attn: Christina. Visit

www.stjohnsorange.org/events

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