REMINDERS

Dear Parent or Guardian:


Tuition is due January 1st and no later than January 10th.

School resumes on Monday, January 4, 2010.

Students must bring their lunch on Tuesdays until further notice.

Health and Happiness throughout the New Year.

REMINDERS

Good Evening Parent or Guardian:


* Winner of the 50/50 was a coworker of one of our parents.

* Second place winner, a husband of one of our teachers - - - Congratulations to both and many thanks to all who participated in this fund raiser.

* Early dismissal on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - - - 12:00 Noon.

* Children may dress casual and warm or they may wear their uniform  on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, as per Mrs. Lee.

* School will resume Monday, January 4, 2010.


Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

Regards,
Annmarie Fable, Secretary

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, N. Y.  11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Happy Holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving

From: Barbara A. Carson
Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 1:24 AM
To: info@queenslutheranschool.com
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving

Dear Mrs. Lee and Everyone at Queens Lutheran School,

We hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Part of our Thanksgiving prayer was to give thanks to QLS -- to all of you
for creating such a warm and loving school for Gabriel and all of your
students. We are truly blessed, and bless you for all that you do.
Conversation around the dining room table tonight included my telling
family about QLS: the International Luncheon, the caring, the great
learning and support. We topped off our delicious meal with pies from
QLS--the perfect ending to a great day.

May God bless each and every one of you and hold you special in His heart
for all you do throughout the year.

With all of our love,

Barbara, Gabriel, Adam, and Grandma

Tuition Due by the 10th

Dear Parent or Guardian: The following letter was mailed to you on Thursday, November 12, 2009


Dear Parents and Guardians,

On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, the Queens Lutheran School board voted to change the date of the last payment of the month to the 10th instead of the 20th. This payment schedule will begin the month of December. Late payment after the 10th will include a $35 late charge. As you know Queens Lutheran School relies strictly on tuition income to run the school. The school's expenses are salaries, benefits, utilities, and rent.

The school board, faculty and administration are asking you to be diligent in paying on time.

Thanking you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

Nina Hunt
Business Manager

Bettye Lee
Principal

Rev. James Klockau
President of QLS School Board
Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church


Nina Hunt

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue Astoria, N. Y. 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313 Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Parent Teacher Conference - November 20

The Parent Teacher conference form can be downloaded from the Queens Lutheran School Forms section of the school website.

Thanksgiving International Luncheon

Queens Lutheran School
Thanksgiving International Luncheon
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

November, 2009

Dear Parent/Guardian:

We are celebrating Thanksgiving in a BIG way by having our 12th Annual International Luncheon on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.

Students interested in wearing clothing from their ethnic background may do so. Please note: If your child does not choose to wear ethnic clothes, he/she must wear the school uniform.

To make this day a complete success, we do need your help and support. We're asking each child to bring in any food item from his/her ethnic background. If you are not preparing a native dish and would like to provide us with a food item, here are some suggestions: cranberry sauce, sweet potato pie, canned fruits, potato salad, yams, corn and always meat (ham, chicken cutlets, chicken, turkey, pot roast, roast beef, roast veal etc.) We ask you to send in as much food as you can because the children will eat this for their lunch. They do not bring lunch in on this day.  Please send in dishes already cooked and heated or send in a dish that does not require heating.. This is necessary due to a lack of space to heat every dish brought in. Please send food in disposable pans because we cannot be responsible for returning your dish.

We are asking each child to provide his/her own drink. Please do not send in any glass bottles. Cans or soft cardboard cartons will be greatly appreciated. We have sodas in our machines which the children can buy for $1.00. We would like to feed 55 students, 10 staff members and our volunteer parents or guardians.

We have invited the Senior members of Trinity and Grace Lutheran Church and other key people to be our guests. Won't you please be so kind as to send in some bottled soda, holiday napkins, cups and plates for approximately 40 guests for our guest table. We do not need any other paper products as we have some left over from our last International Luncheon and our last children's party.

Please fill in and return the attached sheet and return it to your child's teacher as soon as possible but no later than Tuesday, November 17, 2009. 

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Bettye J. Lee
Principal

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Queens Lutheran School
Thanksgiving International Luncheon
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Please return this form to your child's teacher by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Child's Name: ___________________________________Class: _______________
                                                         Please print
Food: _________________________________________Country:______________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________Date: ___________

Ms. Gigler: 1st & 2nd Grade
Mr. Busch: 3rd & 4th  Grade            
Ms. Costanzo: 5th & 6th Grade
Ms. Darden: 7th & 8th Grade

Coats for Kids

November 3, 2009

Dear Parent/Guardian:

We will be collecting COATS for KIDS during the month of November. The organization known as Hour Children will send one of their representatives to collect them at the end of November.

Please send in used but not abused or new coats/jackets for children of all ages.  By doing so, you will put a smile on a child's face and you'll know that because of your generosity many children will be warm this upcoming Winter season.

Coats will be collected on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.

Thank you again for your love and generosity.

Sincerely,
Bettye J. Lee
Principal
BJL/af

From Pastor James Klockau

The November Newsletter and Calendar can be downloaded here: Grace

Computer News November 2009

Don't Bake for Thanksgiving!

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Here's a delicious Fund Raiser which will keep you away from the kitchen a bit during the holidays.  I'm ready to munch on one right now but I'll have to wait a while.  Like yourself, I too want to support Queens Lutheran School so I'm planning on purchasing a few pies and I'm not sharing any.

The form can be downloaded here: Pie Form

Regards and many many thanks,

annmarie

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, N. Y.  11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Fundraising

Dear Parent or Guardian:

1.     Queens Lutheran School collects used cartridges.  We bring them to Staples for recycling.  The school's Staples Awards Card is swiped and we in turn receive a voucher which can be used to purchase supplies.

2.     We also collect Box Tops for Education.  Please save the box tops for education found on all General Mills Products, and other items.  Please give them to your son/daughter.  For every 20 coupons brought in he/she will receive a NUT card.

Thank you.

Annmarie Fable, Secretary

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, N. Y.  11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Computer News October 2009

P.T.A. Meeting

Dear Parent or Guardian:

A gentle reminder about our FIRST PTA MEETING - Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Blue Room. Please try and make the meeting. Quite a few topics will be covered and it's important for everyone to be present. We'd like to hear from you and we look forward to answer any questions or concerns you may have. We'll welcome
any and all comments as well as new ideas.

Remember that your child will receive a N.U.T. Card (No Uniform Today) if you attend the PTA Meeting.

Regards,

Bettye J. Lee, Principal

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, N. Y. 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313 Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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New Greenhouse

Welcome to our new Greenhouse!

Please send any cuttings and seeds you may have to the school so that we can really get this going...

Of course, we'll need soil and flower pots, too.

Halloween is coming. Just think of all those pumpkin seeds!

Looks great! (But empty...)

Play Piano?

Good Afternoon Parent or Guardian:

Pastor Klockau would like to know if your child plays the piano. He would like to have a little help during Chapel on Wednesdays. Pastor does play but he feels if a student can help out by playing Pastor can lead the students into song while someone accompanies him at the piano.

Please get back to me as soon as possible.

Many thanks.

Regards,

Annmarie Fable, Secretary
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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, N. Y. 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313 Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Greenhouse Supplies

Dear Parent or Guardian:

We are off to a good start!!! 5th - 8th grade have already planted. The lower grades have done their share as well and they all seem to be enjoying this new phase in their life.....farming.

There are supplies still needed for the greenhouse (rubber gloves, little shovels, etc.) If you would like to donate them we'd sure appreciate it.

Thank you.

Annmarie Fable, Secretary
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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, N. Y. 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313 Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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First Day of School

Dear Parent Guardian:

The first day wasn't bad was it?

1. Tomorrow is our first full day and all students must be in full uniform. Please send your child in with lunch and a beverage. Milk will be delivered on Monday. If you paid the milk fee your child will receive milk on that day. If your child is in our After School Program and you paid the milk fee, your child will receive milk in after school.

2. If you filled out a Transportation Form your child will receive his/her Metro Card tomorrow.

3. A copy of the September newsletter can be found on our website in the News and Notes section.

Please don't hesitate to call, come in, fax, email, etc. should yoy have any questions or concerns.

Regards,

annmarie fable, secretary
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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, N. Y. 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313 Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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School supplies and deals on the web

There are a few ways to save a few dollars on school supplies, computers and more on the web.

Dealnews is an excellent website for all shopping on the web and even in stores. It brings together all the latest deals, including coupons, in one place.

Discovercard offers cash back on all purchases from stores that take the card (most do). By using the Shop Discover section of their website the savings (along with any coupons you come across in Dealnews) can add up to quite a bit.

Uniform Requirements

Dear Parent or Guardian:

As stated on the uniform order form:


During September, October, May and June only, girls and boys may wear the White or Blue Polo Shirt with printed school logo (you may purchase this from Marlou Garments, 2115 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, New York.)

Boys, grades 1 - 8, are required to wear a White or Blue button down, short/long sleeve shirt, with a navy tie purchased from Marlou, if they do not chose to wear the polo shirt during September, October, May and June.

Girls, grades 1 - 3, are required to wear Yellow or Blue button down, short/long sleeve blouse, with the plaid tie and Jumper, purchased from Marlou, if they do not chose to wear the polo shirt during September, October, May and June.

Girls in grades 4 - 8, may wear White, Blue or Pink button down, short/long sleeve blouse, with the 2-Kick Pleat Skirt or Box Pleat Skirt, no tie.

Girls - All Grades are required to wear Navy Knee Socks, summer or winter weight or Navy Nylon Tights.

Boys - All Grades may wear navy or black socks.

Girls - All Grades (Optional) - may wear navy pants from November through March only. (This is school's policy)

ALL STUDENTS are required to wear ONLY V-neck Cardigan Sweater, V-neck Long Sleeve Slipover Sweater or V-neck Sleeveless Slipover Sweater. All sweaters must have the QLS emblem. No other outer garment is to be worn while in school. Sweaters and emblems may be purchased from Marlou.


Any questions, please feel free to call us.

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, N. Y. 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313 Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com

Computer News

Click on the image below to read the latest news from computer class...

Greenhouse...

Our greenhouse is up. Let's Grow Green!

First Day of School 1st & 2nd

September, 2009

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Greetings! Welcome to the QLS family and our class! I hope you and your child are ready for a year filled with exciting things to do and many things to learn.

This year beginners will learn to read and returning students will continue the study of Reading in hopes of becoming confident independent readers. The phonics he/she will learn, will help in the study of Spelling, English, Creative Writing and all other school work. Learning to read requires practice and lots of it. I ask that you sit down with your child each evening and read together. Read to your child, then let your child read to you.

For beginners, this is a time to develop basic learning skills that will pave the way for future learning. For returning students, this is a time of transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." Our other subjects include, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Religion, Art, Music, Handwriting, Computers, Foreign Language and Physical Education.

Your child will receive Homework each night. Homework is a review or practice of material covered in class. Students will copy assignments in their notebooks daily. I will check to see that assignments are completed and neat. Assist your child by checking and explaining things they are not sure of, but DO NOT do the work for them.

Here is a list of supplies your child will need this year:

Pencils
Pencil Case - soft sided with a zipper, not a box, please
Eraser
2 Extra Large Bookcovers - the cloth stretch kind
Bookbag
Sneakers
2 Folders with pockets
Marble Notebook
Daily Notebook ($1.00 will be purchased at class bookstore)
Sneaker Sack - (a mesh lingerie laundry bag just large enough to hold a pair of sneakers works well)
Scissors - Fiskers are a good brand (have a pair at home also, for homework)
Glue - 4 oz. Elmer’s School Glue
a box of 24 Crayola Crayons
Squirt bottle of liquid soap
Large box of tissues

ALL SUPPLIES MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME!!!


FOLDER - A school folder is supplied by Q.L.S.

BOOK COVERS - The HARDCOVER BOOKS MUST BE COVERED. (Please use the stretchy cloth type cover-they last all year.) If you use paper, be sure the cover forms flaps inside the books so that the cover doesn’t come off when the book is opened. DO NOT USE TAPE OR CONTACT ON THE BOOK AS THIS CAUSES DAMAGE!!!

UNIFORMS - The School uniform must be worn each day. Check the Q.L.S. Parent/Student Handbook for the Dress Code. QLS Sweat Suit may be worn every Friday.

ABSENCE - For each absence from school, a note from a parent/guardian must be sent in. For extended absences, a doctor’s note must accompany the child upon his/her return to school. If your child has a health problem or allergies that I should be aware of, please send me a note.

LATENESS - Students go to their classroom at 8:15 a.m. Classes begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Any child arriving in the classroom after 8:30 a.m. must go to the office and get a late slip. If your child arrives before 8:15 a.m., a teacher will be on duty in the blue room. Dismissal is a 2:30 p.m. If your pickup is delayed or there is a change kindly drop me a note and call the school office.

MONIES - There will be times when you will be sending monies to school with your child. (Book club, trip, tickets, lunch, etc.) BE SURE ALL MONIES ARE IN AN ENVELOPE!!! Clearly mark the front of the envelope with your child’s name, grade and purpose of the monies. Do not combine monies-use separate envelopes for Pizza, Hot Dogs, Books Club, etc. Loose monies can not be accepted!

PARTIES /BIRTHDAYS - We will be having several parties for holidays - more news about that at a later date. If you wish to celebrate your child’s birthday in school, please let me know the week before so I can set aside time. Individual servings are best - e.g. cupcakes, donuts. A parent or another adult should come to assist with serving and clean up.
PTA - The PTA will be recruiting class parents shortly. Our class needs two parents to help at parties, go on trips, help with paperwork, make telephone calls, etc. If you can be of assistance, please contact me.
I think that’s enough for one letter! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at the school, 718.721.4313 or send an e-mail, info@queenslutheranschool.com. I’m looking forward to a good year, I trust you are too!

Yours in Christ,

Deanna J. Gigler

P.S. We’ll be having a "Back to School Night" soon. At that time you will receive details about our curriculum and classroom procedures. You’ll also get to meet other parents. Hope to see you then. Check the school’s Monthly Calendar, distributed to your child once a month. The calendar can be viewed on our Web Page... www.queenslutheranschool.com

TUITION

This is a gentle reminder that tuition payment is due August 1, 2009. There will be a late fee of $35.00 if payment is received after August 20, 2009.

Thank you.

Nina Hunt
Bookkeeper

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313 Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Supply List for 2009 - 2010 School Year - 3rd & 4th gr.

Dear Parent or Guardian:

The supply list for 3rd and 4th grade is:

Box of crayons - 24 count
Pencils
Pens
2 Boxes of tissues
Box of colored pencils
Loose-leaf paper
6 Folders
3 Marble notebooks

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313 Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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A Message from Pastor James Klockau

Dear Friends in Christ:

It is my great joy to greet you as the new pastor of Grace Church. Grace has been without a regular pastor for what must seem like a long time, especially to those who bore the burden of leadership during the vacancy. But all things happen in God's time, and God's time is the very best time. I am looking forward to our time together which begins now. Please join us for a celebration on Friday, June 26th at 7:00 p.m., when I will be officially "installed" as pastor. The Rev. Leo Longan, who served so well as vacancy pastor, will be the preacher and representative of the synod at the installation.

Let me tell you a little bit about myself so that you can get to know me. I am a "P.K." - a pastor's kid. My father is a retired pastor living in Kansas City, Missouri, where I was raised. My mother is a former Lutheran school teacher. I was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1963 , where my parents were serving as missionaries of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. I have two sisters and one brother scattered around the country. I attended Lutheran elementary school, public high school, and Dartmouth College. During college I was active in the Lutheran campus ministry and began to discern a call to ordained ministry. I entered the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and received my M. Div. in 1989. My first call was to Augustana Church in East Elmhurst, just down the road from Grace, and I served there for eight years. In 1997 I was called to serve Grace Church and School of Malverne, on Long Island, where I have been for the last eleven and a half years.

My decision to leave Malverne and come to Astoria was not an easy one. I have been very satisfied and comfortable there, but sometimes God asks us to leave our comfort zone to take on a new challenge. That challenge has come to me by way of our Metropolitan New York Synod. Bishop Robert Rimbo and our synod have made a significant financial commitment to this place so that we can maintain and grow a visible Lutheran presence in Astoria, especially in the Christian education we provide to children and families from Nursery through Eighth Grade. I am passionate about the ministry of Lutheran schools, and I am excited to welcome our school families into this community of faith in Jesus Christ.

I want to honor the work of those who have come before me in this office, and I especially thank all the loyal leaders of Grace who have kept the faith in trying times. Together we will remain faithful to the Lord of the church, and through the power of the Holy Spirit God's work will be accomplished through our hands. God's Work, Our Hands - the mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

I look forward greeting you in church!

Pastor James Klockau
Grace Lutheran Church,
31-20 21st Avenue,
Astoria, New York 11105-2022

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313 Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Installation of Rev. James A. Klockau as Pastor of Grace Church

Dear Parent, Guardian, Family Member, Student, Friend:

Grace Church has a new pastor.......Rev. James A. Klockau, Pastor.  He will be installed on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 31-20 21st Avenue, Astoria, New York  11105.

Please join us for this celebration when Pastor Klockau will officially be installed as pastor.

Hope to see you this Friday.

Blessings,
The Staff at Queens Lutheran School


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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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LSA Golf Entry Form

A copy of The LSA Golf Entry Form can be found in the News and Notes section of the Queens Lutheran School website.

Care Cards 2009

"A special thank you to all of the teachers and volunteers that make the Care Cards Community Program so successful."

A copy of this letter from Care Cards can be found in the News and Notes section of the Queens Lutheran School website.

LSA Golf Outing and Dinner

A copy of The LSA Golf Annual Outing & Dinner flyer can be found in the News and Notes section of the Queens Lutheran School website.

Sorry, Sorry, Sorry

I'm quick with the send button, so if you received an e-mail asking you to send in your child's re-registration papers, please ignore.

Sorry for making my second error of the year.

Enjoy your week-end.

Blessings,

annmarie
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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Missing Forms

Good Afternoon Parent or Guardian:

I'm reminding you to please send in your child's re-registration papers by Tuesday, June 2, 2009.  If you have already turned them in, I thank you.

I also need the Transportation form for the two Simmons children and Chris K.  If you don't have a form please call me.

I want to be able to start entering all my data for the next school year and I can't do it unless I have everyone's forms.  Please, please send them in.

Thank you.

Regards,

annmarie
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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Pictures

Dear Parent of Guardian:

If you have any pictures you took at our various parties/events here at QLS please share them with us so we can upload them on our web site.

Thank you,

annmarie
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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Mets baseball this Saturday

We received an e-mail from LSA (Lutheran Schools Association) asking administrators/teachers/parents to take pictures of our school group as well as LSA's large group attending this Saturday's game.  544 tickets were sold.  Please remember to look for mention of LUTHERAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION on the big screen (could use a picture of that too.)  

Photos may be sent to dcook@lutheranschoolsassociation.org

LSA will have a newsletter going out in une and it would be great to include a photo or two!  Many thanks!

GO METS!!!

annmarie
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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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REMINDERS

Dear Parent or Guardian:

The children are excited about their upcoming environmental camping trip.  They are looking forward to this trip and can't stop talking about it.  You may also enjoy a little quiet time while your son/daughter is away at camp.  It will give you a little time to go out to dinner or a movie without the worry about getting a sitter.

Ms. Costanzo, Mr. Busch, are going as well as our former counselor, Dr. Ralph Peters and a couple of our parents are going.  As always, the children will be chaperoned at all times.  They sleep in cabins, not tents and an adult will sleep in the same cabin with them.  Male adult with the boys of course and female with the girls.

Thank you for allowing them to go and be prepared to hear for days everything they did while at camp.

If you would like your son or daughter to go on this camping trip, you're still in time to send in the required forms along with the fee.

Regards,

Bettye J. Lee, Principal

annmarie fable, secretary
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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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BLOCK PARTY at Build It Green: May 9th!!!

Build It Green! NYC, in conjunction with the Council on the Environment of NYC's (CENYC) Office of Recycling Outreach and Education (OROE), is proud to host its Second Annual Recyclefest Block Party. On May 9, Build It Green!NYC is shutting down the block in front of the warehouse for an afternoon of live music, food, crafts, and a CENYC Stop 'N Swap. Feel free to bring usable clothing, sporting goods, books, housewares, and toys to the free swap. Or just bring yourself and enjoy the festivities!

All items left behind will be donated to the nice folks at Hour Children. Be there and/or be square!

Where: 3-17 26th Ave (btwn. 3rd & 4th Streets). Astoria, NY 11102

When: Saturday, May 9th – 11am – 4'ish pm

Contact:

Harvey Jaswal

Build It Green! NYC

718-777-0132 ext. 24

harvey@bignyc.org

For more information go to www.bignyc.org...

Scholastic Book Fair and other news...

Hello Parent or Guardian:

• Thought I'd let you know that the Scholastic Book Fair  is being extended through Wednesday, May 13, from 7:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.  Why not stop by the school, come to the Lower Level and to the Blue Room where the fair is ongoing.  Feel free to browse, touch, but most of all buy.  You may consider buying birthday gifts, Mother's Day gifts, graduation gifts, birthday gifts and even early Christmas shopping.

 

• The students are excited and very much looking forward to the camping trip May 20th, 21st and 22nd.  This is a yearly trip with a full schedule of activities during the day and evening.  This fun and educational trip is chaperoned at all times.  One of our female teacher will sleep in the girls cabin and our male teacher in the boys cabin.  Our former Guidance Conselor, Dr. Ralph Peters, now a professor at Berkley College teaching in their Liberal Arts Department  (Psychology and Religion, two fields Dr. Peters has his PH.D.) in Manhattan and White Plains location will also be a chaperone as well as one of our parents.  They'll take a comfy coach bus and have fun from the time they board until the time they return.  They'll talk about their trip until you tell him/her enough.  We do hope your child will be going and share the experience that many of our students have in the past.

 

• Please attend our P.T.A. meeting on Wednesday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m.  We are also holding our Open House that night, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Regards,

annmarie fable

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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DINNER/DANCE

We're looking forward to seein all of you at our yearly fundraiser Dinner/Dance to Honor Bishop Robert Alan Rimbo, this Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Istria Sport Club, from 7:00-11:00 p.m.  For more information kindly call Queens Lutheran School at 1.718.721.4313

Thank you.

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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fw: Re: Queens Dinner Dance--WE REALLY, REALLY, REALLY NEED YOU THIS SATURDAY--PLEASE COME!!!

Dearest Friend:

If you are thinking of coming but either forgot or haven't had the chance to buy a ticket to the QLS Dinner/Dance, please, please do so now!  The event will take place Saturday, April 25, 2009, from 7:00-11:00 p.m. at the Istria Sport Club and tickets are $50.00 each.  Please call Queens Lutheran School for more information, 718.721.4313.

Northern Italian Cuisine, all home cooking, like mama use to make, you can't beat it right?  Yes, yes you'll enjoy a drink or too also while dancing the night away and meeting new friends.

WE SO NEED MORE PEOPLE TO ATTEND WHAT SHOULD BE A VERY FUN NIGHT!!!
 
WE WILL HAVE LOTS OF TERRIFIC RAFFLES AND EVEN A PERFORMANCE  BY THE ROBERTA WELLS CONSERVATORY OF ARTS AND LEARNING

 

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

 

Sheila
PTA

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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BASEBALL

Calling all Yankee and Mets fans - and anyone who enjoys America's pastime...

 

This spring the Lutheran Schools Association is offering two opportunities to see professional baseball.  Not only will both fundraisers help LSA fulfill its mission "to serve, support and represent your ministries" as you provide quality Christ-centered education, but they offer a nice day (weather is out of our hands) at the ballpark with your family, friends, and other Lutheran schools and churches.  You get to sit with people who believe in Christian education - teachers, staff, parents, children, pastors, church members!

 The deadline to order tickets for both events is April 30. 


  NY Mets vs. FL Marlins ~ Saturday, May 30, 1:10pm at Citi Field.   

Highlights:             See the NEW stadium everyone is talking about: great food, the newly dedicated Jackie Robinson Rotunda, and a marvelous view of the field from every seat. 

The 2K Sports FanFest is fun for the whole family, including Mr. Met's Kiddie Field (a scaled version of Citi Field), batting cage, base running challenge, dunk tank, video game kiosks and more!

 

  SI Yankees ~ Sunday, June 28 at 4pm at Richmond County Bank Ballpark.  Info also attached

Highlights:           You will receive a check from LSA reflecting $2 for every ticket your school sells.

The class which sells the most tickets will be given a VIP tour of the ballpark before the game.

 

 

 

Easter Break

Reminder:

Queens Lutheran School will be closed starting Thursday, April 8, 2009
until Friday, April 17, 2009. Classes will resume on Monday, April
20, 2009

Box Tops for Education

Box Tops for Education has a special deal - earn 1500 extra Bonus Box Tops for our school with Cheerios! You can find the information here: Promotion

REMINDERS!!!

Just a couple of reminders before we go on our Easter Break:

• Camp information went out today.  If your son or daughter will be going to camp this year please fill out the necessary forms and return them to us by the time we return on Monday, April 20th.

 

• Re-registration forms are due.  Please send them in also by Monday, April 20th.

 

• If you have not already done so, please be sure to purchase a Dinner/Dance ticket for Saturday, April 25th.  Invite your friends also.

 

• During the Easter Break, perhaps you'll get an opportunity to ask your family members or friends, local merchants, etc. to put an ad in our Yearbook.  Remember to bring this in on April 20th.

 

• If you are interested in attending the Staten Island Yankees game or the Mets game at City Field, the deadline to purchase tickets has been extended.

Thank you parents and guardians for all your help and assistance.

Wishing all of you a Blessed Easter.


Annmarie Fable, Secretary


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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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REMINDERS!!!

Good Afternoon:

Just a couple of reminders before we go on our Easter Break:

• Camp information went out today.  If your son or daughter will be going to camp this year please fill out the necessary forms and return them to us by the time we return on Monday, April 20th.

 

• Re-registration forms are due.  Please send them in also by Monday, April 20th.

 

• If you have not already done so, please be sure to purchase a Dinner/Dance ticket for Saturday, April 25th.  Invite your friends also.

 

• During the Easter Break, perhaps you'll get an opportunity to ask your family members or friends, local merchants, etc. to put an ad in our Yearbook.  Remember to bring this in on April 20th.

 

• If you are interested in attending the Staten Island Yankees game or the Mets game at City Field, the deadline to purchase tickets has been extended.

Thank you parents and guardians for all your help and assistance.

Wishing all of you a Blessed Easter.

Love ya all,
Annmarie Fable, Secretary


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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!!!

April 30 is a busy day for baseball fans and LSA.  Not only is it the new extended deadline for ticket orders to see the Staten Island Yankees on Sunday, June 28, it is also when orders are due for your chance to see New York Mets baseball in Citi Field!   

Join us on Saturday, May 30 when the Mets play the Florida Marlins at 1:10pm.  Tickets are $23 - LSA will get $4 for each ticket purchased, helping us serve you better! 

Come and see Citi Field in person - see what everyone is talking about!  Enjoy a closer view of the field and try the new concessions.  Information about ordering is attached.  If you have a large group and mass transit isn't practical, you might consider chartering a bus for hassle-free transportation and parking!

 

annmarie fable, Secretary


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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Yankee Candle

Dear Parent or Guardian:

The orders have arrived.  Would you like to pick up your order or shall we give it to your son/daughter?


Have a Blessed Easter,

annmarie fable
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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Staten Island Yankees -- Ticket deadline extended!

The new deadline to order tickets for this June 28th game is April 30th.

At the moment, there are approximately 150 people planning to attend.  Let's grow that number!  Remember both your school and LSA benefit.

Have a Blessed Easter,
annmarie fable

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Easter

Good Afternoon:

All of us at Queens Lutheran School wish all of you a Blessed Easter.

annmarie
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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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Bake Sale

Good Afternoon Parent or Guardian of Queens Lutheran School and Grace Lutheran School:

Queens Lutheran School will be having a Valentine's Cupcake and Cookie sale on Thursday, February 12 and Friday, February 13.

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Queens Lutheran School
(Elementary - 1st - 8th grade)
31-20 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: 718-721-4313   Fax: 718-721-7662
www.queenslutheranschool.com
info@queenslutheranschool.com
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February 2009 Assignment Sheet

5th& 6th Grades Assignment Sheet
FEBRUARY, 2009

Week #1 , 2/2-2/6: --

Morning Meeting- (8:30-9:00)- Pledge, Devotions.
Monday- Spelling, Pre-test, 1) write wrong words 3x's each, 2) put
words in alphabetical order.
HW- Write a sentence for each word, Due Thursday. Spelling test
Thursday.
Tuesday- No handwriting. Valentine art.
Wednesday- Journal writing, On a Winter's Day. Make a snow picture.
Thursday- Hand in N/B. Spelling Test.
Friday- Rewrite winter story, hand in.

** Spelling words- 1) people 2) children 3) principal
4) amazing
5) technical 6) numerator 7) denominator 8) classical
10) behavior

Science-(9:00-9:40)
Monday- Chapter 3 lesson 3, The digestive system, text pgs. 82-87.
Define vocabulary.
HW- complete and study vocabulary, Quiz Friday.
Tuesday- Go over vocabulary. Read pgs. 82-84.
HW- 1) What is mechanical digestion? 2) What is chemical digestion?
Wednesday- No science, Chapel @ 9:00
Thursday- Go over questions.
HW- Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow.
Friday- Vocabulary Quiz. Read pgs. 85-87.

Math-(9:40-10:20)
Monday- 5th Find the LCM/LCD. Read text pgs. 216-217, do pg. 217,
(1-10).
6th Comparing and Ordering Fractions. Use LCM. Text pg. 185.
HW-. 5th- Review notes. 6th Review notes.
Tuesday- 5th In N/B, do text pg. 218, (11-26)
6th Notes, Using cross multiplication to compare fractions. In N/B, do
text pg. 185 (6-30), copy examples.
HW- 5th – In N/B, do text pg.218, (27-34). 6th complete class
work.pg. 185 (6-30)
Wednesday- 5th- Go over pg. 218. Do pg. 218, (35-50).
6th Go over pg. 185. Do wk bk. pg.41.
HW- 5th – 6th Complete class work. Quiz Tuesday.
Thursday- 5th Go over HW. do wkbk pg.47.
6th Go over wkbk. Changing mixed numbers to improper fractions and
improper fractions to mixed numbers. Text pg. 186, read and copy
examples 1 & 2 in N/B. Do (1-12).
HW- 5th-6th Quiz Tuesday.
Friday- 5th Go over HW. Make corrections.
6th Go over HW. Make corrections.
Religion- Mon. (1:40-2:20), Tues., Thurs., (12:20-1:00)
Monday- Questions, Luke, 3-4.
HW- complete questions, Test Thursday.
Tuesday- Hand in questions, Review for Test.
HW- Test Thursday.
Chapel tomorrow, bring $, offering and/or canned foods.
Wednesday- Chapel @ 9:00.
Thursday- Test, Luke 3-4. Hand in N/B.
*** PE, every Monday and Friday.
*** This month our Chapel offering goes to, To be announced.
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Week #2 , 2/9-2/13: Book orders due, 2/12.

Morning Meeting- (8:30-9:00)- Pledge, Devotions.
Monday- Spelling, Pre-test, 1) write wrong words 3x's each, 2) put
words in alphabetical order.
HW- Spelling sentences due Thursday, Test Thursday.
Tuesday- Handwriting, 1 pg.
Wednesday- Homeroom, student choice.
Thursday- Hand in N/B. Spelling Test.
Friday- Movie, to be announced.

** Spelling words- 1) argument 2) retirement 3) historical 4)
unbelievable 5) convertible 6) population 7)
administration 8) diamonds 9) forgotten 10) remember

Science-(9:00-9:40)
Monday- On l/l, questions pg. 87.
HW- complete questions.
Tuesday- Hand in questions.
HW- on l/l, write a recipe. Due Thursday.
Wednesday- Visit to the nursing home, Care Cards.
Thursday- Hand in recipe.
Friday- Movie continued.

Math-(9:40-10:20)
Monday-.5th Review, do text pg. 240, part 2, (1-10), part 3, (1-5).
6th Review, do text pg. 201, part 1, (1-8), part 2, (1-15).
HW- 5th Quiz tomorrow. 6th
Tuesday- 5th – Quiz, Simplest form fractions, LCM/LCD.
6th—Quiz, Comparing and Ordering Fractions, and Changing Improper
Fractions and Mixed Numbers.
Wednesday- Visit to the nursing home, Care Cards.
Thursday- Magic squares.
Friday- Movie continued.
Religion- Mon. (1:40-2:20), Tues., Thurs., (12:20-1:00)
Monday- Jesus is… (use one or two word to describe Jesus)
Tuesday- Bible, Luke 5:1-11, Jesus calls the first disciples.
HW- Chapel tomorrow, bring an offering. Boys, ties.
Wednesday- Chapel @ 9:00.
Thursday- Bible, Luke 5:12-32.
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***** Week #3 , 2/16-2/20: Winter Recess… Return 2/23. St. Jude
donations due, 2/23.

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Week #4 , 2/23-2/27:

Morning Meeting- (8:30-9:00)- Pledge, Devotions.
Monday- Rehearsal for Chapel.
Tuesday- Rehearsal for Chapel.
Wednesday- Handwriting, 1 page. Hand in.
Thursday- Circle time, share.
Friday- St. Patrick's Day art.

** Spelling words- None this week.

Science-(9:00-9:40)
Monday- Rehearsal for Chapel.
Tuesday- Rehearsal for Chapel.
Wednesday- No science, Chapel @ 9:00
Thursday- Define vocab. Chapter 3, lesson 4. Quiz next Thursday.
HW- Review vocabulary.
Friday- Read pgs. 90-93,

Math-(9:40-10:20)
Monday-.5th-6th wk sheets, use text for help. Due Thursday.
HW-. 5th-6th wk sheets, use text for help. Due Thursday.
Tuesday-5th-6th wk sheets.
HW-. 5th—6th wk sheets.
Wednesday-5th-6th complete wk sheets, due tomorrow.
Thursday- 5th-6th Go over wk sheets. Hand in.
Friday- 5th Text pgs. 220-221. Notes, comparing and ordering fractions.
6th- Text pgs. 188-189.Notes, changing fractions and mixed numbers to
decimals.

Religion- Mon. (1:40-2:20), Tues., Thurs., (12:20-1:00)
Monday- Questions, Luke 5.
HW- complete questions.
Tuesday- Hand in questions. Lent- the forth Church Season.
HW- Chapel tomorrow, bring an offering. Boys, ties.
Wednesday- Chapel @ 9:00.
Thursday- In N/B, What change will you make for Lent?

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7th -8th Grades Assignment Sheet
FEBRUARY, 2009

Week #1 , 2/2-2/6: --

Science-(10:20-11:00)
Monday- On l/l, answer questions, section B-3, pg.61 (1-5). Hand in.
HW-. Mid-term review.
Tuesday-. Define vocab. pgs. 77, & 91.
HW- Word list. Review for mid-term.
Wednesday- Read pgs.62-69.
HW- Read pgs. 70-71.
Thursday- Read pgs. 72-76.
HW- In N/B, copy and answer questions pg. 77, Section B.
Friday- Go over HW. Mid-term review.

Math-(11:00-11:40):--
Monday-. 7th In N/B, do text pg. 158, (1-28).
8th In N/B, do text pg. 175, (1-18)
HW-. 7th -8th Review for mid-term.
Tuesday- 7th Go over pg. 158.Wk sheets, 32, 33, 34. Due Thursday.
8th Go over pg. 175. Wk sheet pg. 34.
HW- 7th-8th Review for midterm.
Wednesday- 7th work on wk sheets.
8th. Hand in wk sheet. Finding ordered pairs, pgs. 177-180., In N/B,
do 180, (1-18)
HW- 7th complete wk sheets. 8th complete pg. 180.
Thursday- 7th Hand in wk sheets. Work on review pgs.
8th Go over pg. 180. Do wk sheet pg. 35.
HW- 7th-8th Review for mid-term.
Friday- 7th-8th Questions and answers.

*** PE, every Monday and Friday @ 12:20-1:00.
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Week #2 , 2/9-2/13: Mid-terms, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Book orders due, 2/12.

Science-(10:20-11:00)
Monday- Mid-term review.
HW- Study.
Tuesday- Mid-terms
HW- Study.
Wednesday- Visit to the nursing home, Care Cards.
HW- Study.
Thursday- Mid-terms
HW- Study.
Friday- Mid-term review.

Math-(11:00-11:40)
Monday- Mid-term review.
HW- Study.
Tuesday- Mid-terms
HW- Study.
Wednesday- Visit to the nursing home, Care Cards.
HW- Study.
Thursday- Mid-terms
HW- Study.
Friday- Mid-term review.
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**** Week #3 , 2/16-2/20: Winter Recess… Return 2/23. St. Jude
donations due, 2/23.

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Week #4 , 2/23-2/27:

Science-(10:20-11:00)
Monday- Go over mid-term.
Tuesday- Read pgs. 78-91, Section B.
HW- complete reading.
Wednesday- On l/l, copy and answer questions, pg.91
HW- complete questions.
Thursday- Hand in questions, pg.91, Section B. Read pg.93, On l/l,
write a poem, Haiku, about the environment. Give your poem a title.
HW- complete poem.
Friday-Share poems, hand in.

Math-(11:00-11:40)
Monday-. Go over mid-term.
Tuesday- 7th Notes. Adding and subtracting fractions and mixed
numbers, Text pgs. 173-178. In N/B, do text pg. 176, (13-22).
8th Graphing two variable relationships. Pgs. 183, Notes, in N/B, do
pg. 185, (1-6).
HW- complete class work.
Wednesday- 7th Go over pg. 176. Do (23-26). Do wk sheet pg.36.
8th On l/l, graph paper, do text pg. 185, 10-15. Hand in.
HW- 7th complete wk sheet. 8th wk sheet pg.36.
Thursday- 7th hand in wk sheet. On l/l, do text pg. 177, (33-44) hand
in.
8th Do wk sheet pg.37. Hand in.
Friday- 7th In N/B, do text pg. 181 (1-25).
8th Define vocabulary, pg. 190, copy and label slopes on pg. 191.

Open House Days

Accepting Applications for 2009 

Grades 1 - 8 

Children Of All Faiths Are Welcome To Apply 

• Learn about our programs and curriculum. 

• Tour the school building. 

• Receive information about extra-curricular activities, available counseling services, our extended care programs and more.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 8, 2009 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.