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• June 1st Note
  Welcome to the last week of school! As your child moves on to the next step in their lives, we can trust assured that they are not alone.
  
  
  Calendar Notes
• On Tuesday, grades 7 & 8 will walk to Cahalan Park at 11:00 for PE Day. Students should bring a sack lunch, water, sunscreen, and athletic clothing. We will walk back to school at 2:35. We are hoping for a fun day!
• The yearbook/pizza party will be this Tuesday beginning after school and lasting until 4:30. Students staying in homeroom after the party should head directly there after it is finished. For those students who would still like to purchase a yearbook – 21 yearbooks will be available on a first come, first serve basis at a cost of $27.00 each.
• The last day of school is Thursday. We will dismiss at noon with graduation at 7:00pm. Please have your graduate in the 8th grade classroom by 6:43 on Thursday evening so we can have everything ready to go. Thank you
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• There is no spelling list or hymn for the week.
• We hope that everyone had a great time at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk last week.
• Great job to all the students who participated in the Piano Recital! God truly has blessed us with some amazing musicians.
• Thank you to all who made this year’s “Fun Raiser” events a success. We hope that you were able to attend some and enjoy each other’s company.
• On Thursday, students will draw names from a hat to determine the order in which they are able to reserve seats for the graduation service. Each family will have up to 12 seats available to reserve in the front of church for family members. Please inform your child as to how many seats they should reserve before they come to school on Thursday. If for some reason you need to reserve more than 12, please talk to me before Thursday. Extra seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
• God’s blessing on everyone’s summers.
  
  
  Mr. Fillner

May 26th Note

• May 26th Note
  I hope that everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. May God continue to bless those who serve and have served in the armed forces.
  
  Calendar Notes
• This Thursday is the last Open House event for May.
• Today, Grades 7 & 8 will be going to the Santa Cruz Beach/Boardwalk. We will leave at 9:45 and return by 4:00 this afternoon.
• Friday, May 29th is the spring piano recital.
• A note concerning PE Day went home last week. On Tuesday, June 2nd the 7th and 8th grade will be heading to Cahalan Park for a day of fun. We will be walking over to the park at 11:30. Students should plan on bringing a sack lunch to eat at the park along with water and sunscreen.
• The last day of school is Thursday, June 4th. We will dismiss at noon with graduation at 7:00pm.
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list for the week is Unit 34. The hymn for Friday is 537, st. 1-2, 4. This is the 8th grade’s graduation hymn, “Onward Christian Soldiers.”
• Great job to all the students for their participation in the Ascension service last week! I heard many exciting compliments from those who were able to attend.
• The school is having another “Fun Raiser” at Marie Calendars on Wednesday, May 27th. We hope to see you there for the fun!
• Thank you for the timely return of the cost for the yearbook/pizza party that will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd.
• Please have the money for graduation flowers handed in by this Wednesday. Cost is $11 for the boys, $20 for girls. If you are writing a check, please make it out to the Hansens, as they are ordering and picking them up. Thanks Vivian for your work in this matter.
• Next week students will draw names from a hat to determine the order in which they are able to reserve seats for the graduation service.
  
  
  God’s blessings,
  Mr. Fillner

May 18th Note

• May 18th Note
  Congratulations to all of our confirmands. May God continue to bless them as they become active members of his church.
  
  Calendar Notes
• Thursdays continue to be set aside for our “Open House” events.
• Students will be participating and singing in the Ascension service on May 21st at 7:00pm. We would ask you to have your child here by 6:30 in order to practice a song they will be singing with the band. Thank you.
• Monday, May 25th is Memorial Day. There will be no school.
• Grades 7 & 8 are going to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Tuesday, May 26th. Please return the form and the fee for the wristband by Friday.
• Tuesday, June 2nd is PE Day for grades 7 & 8 at Cahalan Park. We will be leaving school and walking over to the park at 11:30. Students should plan on bringing a sack lunch to eat at the park along with water and sunscreen. A note will be sent home this week with more information.
• The last day of school is Thursday, June 4th. We will dismiss at noon with graduation at 7:00pm.
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list for the week is Unit 33. There is no new hymn for Friday.
• Today the school will begin mass practices for the Ascension service.
• There is one week left for the students in economics to amass their greatest fortunes in the “Stock Market Game.”
• The school is having another “Fun Raiser” at Marie Calendars on Wednesday, May 27th. We hope to see you there for the fun!
• Once again we are having a yearbook signing party/pizza party on June 3rd. The cost is $5 for two pieces of pizza, soda, and the chance of getting Mr. Luehring’s autograph! If your child is interested, please turn $5 into me by May 27th.
  
  
  God’s blessings,
  Mr. Fillner

May 11 Note

• May 11th Note
  Great job to all who participated in the musical last Friday!
  
  Calendar Notes
• While we try to keep our school open to prospective parents all year long, Thursdays in May have been set aside as special “Open House” days. If there is someone who is looking for more information on our school, invite them to stop by and meet with Mr. Luehring.
• Tuesday, grades 7 & 8 will help run the track meet for grades 1-3 at Cahalan Park. We will eat an early lunch before leaving school at 11:45. We will return around 2:00. Hot lunch service will still be available for students. Students should remember to bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and appropriate clothing for the weather.
• This Friday is a noon dismissal due to Teacher’s Collaboration. Hot lunch will not be served on this day, but homeroom services will be available.
• Confirmation is Sunday, May 17th.
• Students will be participating and singing in the Ascension service on May 21st.
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list for the week is Unit 32. The song for Friday is “Jerusalem the Golden.”
• Students will wrap up Paul’s 1st missionary journey this week in Christ Light.
• Next week the school will begin mass practices for the Ascension service.
• The “Stock Market Game” ends next week Friday, the 22nd for those students in Economics.
• Thank you for your timely return of your child’s progress report for the 4th Quarter. If you have not returned it already, please do so. Thank you.
• Thank you for all of the gifts and thoughts last week during Teacher Appreciation Week! It is really appreciated.
• Thank you to Vivian for looking into I Fly for the graduation party. It definitely looks like a fun and unique place to have a party.
• The countdown has begun! Last week students created a chain for the number of days left in school. Each student wrote favorite memories or things they would miss about Apostles on all of the links. Before we dismiss each day we will make the chain one link shorter and take a trip down memory lane.
  
  God’s blessings,
  Mr. Fillner

May 5th Note

• May 5th Note
  I hope that everyone that was able to attend yesterday’s track meet in Sacramento had a good time out in the fresh air. Great job to all the participants!
  
  
  Calendar Notes
• The Spring Musical, “Recess,” is this Friday at 7:00pm. Students will attend a dress rehearsal on Thursday morning, at 9:45.
• Every Thursday in May will be “Open House” Thursdays. If you know of anyone who would be interested in getting information on our school, invite them to stop by.
• Tuesday, May 12th is the “Mini Track Meet” for grades 1-3 at Cahalan Park. Grades 7 & 8 will be helping run the events on this day.
• Friday, May 15th is a noon dismissal due to Teacher’s Collaboration. Hot lunch will not be served on this day, but homeroom services will be available.
• Confirmation is Sunday, May 17th.
• The school will be participating and singing in the Ascension service on May 21st.
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list for the week is Unit 31. The song for Friday is “Do Not Let Your Hearts be Troubled.”
• Students are continuing to practice and work on the skits that they will be participating in for the Ascension service. More effort will be put into this after the musical is completed.
• Students will begin learning the fundamentals and rules of baseball through wiffleball in PE.
• Last week students finished their pointillism projects in art. Last week they began to sketch out their “extreme” flowers.
• Students are working on their Career Day essay in English for Mrs. Schneider.
• Progress Reports went home last Friday. Please take a moment to look them over and return them signed by next Monday. Thank you. Mr. Stubalt will send home History grades this week.
• Thank you to all the parents for attending last week’s graduation meeting. I really appreciate you taking the time to come in. I hope that you found it helpful.
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

April 27th Note

• April 27th Note
  
  Calendar Notes
• This Thursday at 7:00 pm there will be a graduation meeting held in the 8th grade classroom. My goal is to have at least one parent of each household attend. The main focus of the meeting is to get parents together in order to get some ideas flowing for the graduation party.
• This Friday, Pastor Bork will be hosting a special presentation on drug and substance abuse prevention at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall. A meal will be served beforehand. Please sign up in the narthex if you are interested in attending
• Friday, May 1st marks the halfway point of the 4th Quarter already. Midterm Reports will be sent home at this time.
• The WELS Track Meet in Sacramento is Monday, May 4th. Students picked which events they will participate in last week. There is no school on that day.
• The Spring Musical, “Recess,” is Friday, May 8th.
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list for the week is Unit 30. There is no hymn for this Friday.
• The Practice Track Meet was once again a success! After the running and field events ended, the students participated in some cross grade kickball games.
• I hope that your child enjoyed the movie last week. Some of the footage from it is just amazing. It was a great reminder as to the wonderful world our Lord has made for us.
• Students participating in the relay in Sacramento will practice with their team during recess this week.
• Grades 7 & 8 will help work the Mini-Meet on May 12th.
• This year some students are acting in “mini skits” that portray Christ’s work after his resurrection in the Ascension service. Students will be given some time to work on their parts during school.
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

April 20th Note

• April 20th Note
  Welcome back to school! I hope everyone had a blessed Easter.
  
  Calendar Notes
• The Practice Track Meet is this Wednesday, at Cahalan Park. We will leave campus at 10:45 and return by 2:55. There will be no set time to eat lunch. Students should eat during their free time between events.
• All students will be seeing Disney’s “Earth” this Thursday.
• Career Day is Friday, April 24th. If you have not done so already, please return the form stating where your child is spending the day.
• Pastor Bork will be hosting a special presentation on drugs and substance abuse on Friday, May 1st at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall. A meal will also be served.
• Friday, May 1st is halfway through the 4th Quarter already. Midterm Reports will be sent home at this time.
• The WELS Track Meet in Sacramento is Monday, May 4th. Hotel rooms have been blocked off if you are interested in staying the night on Sunday.
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list for the week is Unit 29. There is no hymn for this Friday.
• A note concerning a graduation meeting will be sent home today. My hope is to have at least one parent of each student attend. The main goal of the meeting is to get the parents together in order to plan the graduation party. The meeting will be Wednesday, April 29th at 7pm in the 8th grade classroom.
• Please return the WELS Track Meet form along with the $6.00 fee by this Thursday, April 23rd.
• Please remember the following items for the Practice Track Meet.
  A marked sack lunch
  A water bottle with your child’s name on it
  Sunscreen
  Athletic clothing
• Students will be allowed to purchase concessions (within reason) for the trip to see Disney’s “Earth.”
• We will begin to study Paul’s missionary journeys in Christ Light this week.
• In music class the students will begin learning about musical life during the Renaissance.
• Paper football continues to fly through Fridays. Right now students are playing the 3rd/4th place game and the championship game.
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

• March 30th Note
  Hosanna! May the Lord bless our worship of him as we focus on our salvation won during this Holy Week.
  
  Calendar Notes
• 8th grade boys will be screened for scoliosis this Thursday.
• Students will sing in the 2:00 pm Good Friday service.
• Easter Vacation is April 13th-17th. There is no school.
• The Practice Track Meet is Wednesday, April 22nd at Cahalan Park.
• Students in grades 1-8 will see Disney’s new movie, “Earth” on April 23rd.
• Career Day is Friday, April 24th. There is no school for the 8th grade on this day.
  
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list for the week is Unit 28. The hymn for Friday is 117 st. 1-4.
• Graduation items are falling into place quite nicely. It seems the only one that is up in the air at the moment is class song. A note with the final choices will be sent home after Easter. It will also include information on the graduation meeting.
• Thank you to those who have returned report card envelopes. If you have not, please do so by Friday.
• A note went home last Friday concerning the Practice Track Meet. Please return the volunteer form by this Friday.
• The following is note from Pastor Bork concerning a presentation on keeping your children safe from drug and alcohol abuse.
  
  ATTENTION: PARENTS OF 6TH-12TH GRADERS!
  
  We have a special presentation for you scheduled for Friday evening, May 1. It is about learning how to keep your kids safe from drugs and other substance abuse. Now maybe you’re thinking “Not my kid; he/she would never do drugs.” The truth is, all of our kids are living in a society where drugs and other substances of abuse are readily available (even some right in your own home!) and often tried. It’s possible for even one trial to be deadly. You may think your home and school are safe havens, but the devil prowls around there too. From my many years of ministry with young people I can tell you no one is exempt from the temptation of the use and abuse of substances. One of our best weapons is knowledge and one of the best battle tactics in this war is active prevention. Because of these temptations to our youth and their damaging results, several years ago I became a certified drug and alcohol educator in order to help kids and their parents know the dangers and stay away; I am that concerned about this problem.
  
  Now I want to arm you. Please come to this eye-opening and informative presentation on how to keep your kids safe from drugs. It will be Friday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. In fact, I am so serious about this and want you to attend that I am even going to treat you to dinner that night; so come hungry—for food, and knowledge. I know you’re already filled with the first course—love for you kids!
  
  If you plan to come, please sign up at church, or call me (225-0107) or email (gbork@apostlessj.org). And invite others, too!
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week and happy Easter,
  Mr. Fillner

March 30 Note

• March 30th Note
  Thank you to the parents who helped make the CLHS trip a success. From the sounds of it, the students had a good time. I hope that the adults that went were able to get some rest yesterday and maybe recover a bit.
  
  Calendar Notes
• Girls in grades 7 and boys in grade 8 will be screened for scoliosis on Thursday, April 9th.
• Good Friday is April 10th. Students will be singing in the 2:00 pm service.
• Easter Vacation is April 13th-17th. There is no school.
• The Practice Track Meet is Wednesday, April 22nd at Cahalan Park.
• Students in grades 1-8 will see Disney’s new movie, “Earth” on April 23rd. Thank you for your timely return of the field trip forms.
• Career Day is Friday, April 24th. There is no school for the 8th grade on this day.
  
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list for the week is Unit 27. The hymn for Friday is the song grades 6-8 sings in the Good Friday service, “What Grace Is This?”
• This is your weekly Career Day reminder! Please return the form by Monday, April 6th. Thank you for making this an exciting opportunity for your child.
• Students are continuing to go over the options for the various graduation items. We will set aside class time on Friday to see what they have come up with so far.
• Wiffleball intramurals begins this week during recess.
• Starting this week in PE, students will begin practicing for the track meet.
• Report Cards will be sent home this week. Please take a moment to look them over and discuss them with your child. Please sign and return the envelope by Friday, April 10th. If you have any questions concerning them, please feel free to contact me.
• The following is an encouragement that specifically addresses staying for worship when the children sing in that service.
• Worship services are an important part of our school’s educational program, as was explained prior to enrollment. Worshipping is an outflow or response of faith, which we are nurturing through the school, therefore we strongly urge families to attend worship and stay for the whole service when the children come to sing. An additional problem occurs when people leave during the service as it is disruptive to worshippers and can also give the impression that worship is not important; we don’t want that message to be given to the children or other worshippers. Therefore, we ask that families take to heart the encouragement to stay for all of the worship service.
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

March 23 Note

• March 23rd Note
  
  
  Calendar Notes
• If your child is interested in the Pine Car Derby, please return registration forms by March 27th.
• Good Friday is April 10th. Students will be singing in the 2:00 pm service.
• Easter Vacation is April 13th-17th.
• Students will see Disney’s new movie, “Earth” on April 23rd.
• Career Day is Friday, April 24th.
  
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list is Unit 26 for Monday of next week. The hymn for next Friday is the song grades 6-8 sings in the Good Friday service, “What Grace Is This?”
• Don’t forget about Career Day! Please be continuing to look for exciting opportunities for your child on that day.
• Last Friday we began to go over options for the various graduation items. Students will continue to look at the different selections for each item. In the past, grades 1-7 sing one song and 8th grade sings a different song in the service. This year grades 1-8 will sing the class song together, instead of two separate songs.
• A note went home on Friday with the logistics for the CLHS trip. Please meet at Apostles no later than 7:45 on Wednesday morning. On Saturday, we will return to Apostles about 4 pm. Students will call as we get close to campus.
  Students need to bring a sleeping bag.
  Students will need to bring money for meals and any souvenirs.
  Students may bring a pillow, swim suit, iPod, snacks.
  We are looking forward to a very fun and memorable trip.
• Students in Economics are getting familiar with the “Stock Market Game.” We began as the only class involved for the first few days, but now there are currently a total of 39 students participating in our area. The game runs until May 22nd.
• From now until the end of the year, we will have some different games in our classroom, almost like intramurals. On Friday we began a paper football tournament in our room. There will be 15 minutes set aside on Fridays for games, but the majority of games will be played during lunch after everyone has finished eating. This is purely for fun and I hope that it is just that.
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

March 16th Note

• March 16th Note
  Thank you to the students who helped serve during church’s soup supper on Wednesday.
  
  
  Calendar Notes
• Friday, March 20th is a noon dismissal due to collaboration. It also marks the end of the 3rd Quarter. Report Cards will be sent home the following week.
• If your child is interested in the Pine Car Derby, please have registration forms ready by March 27th.
• Career Day is Friday, April 24th.
  
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list is Unit 25 for this week. The hymn for Friday is 105 st. 1-2, 4-5.
• A note concerning Career Day went home last week Monday. Please be working with your child to find someone that they could spend the day with on that Friday. Students will work with Mrs. Schneider on preparing a paper and report of their experiences. Forms should be returned by Monday, April 6th. Thank you for helping make this a valuable experience for your child.
• Students will begin to look at different options for Class Verse, Flower, and Colors on Friday of this week. Class Valedictorian and Class Speaker(s) will be chosen after the 3rd Quarter ends. We will also go over the options for Class Song.
• Last week a note went home concerning grades 1-8 trip to see Disney’s new movie, “Earth” on April 23rd. Please return the note, along with the fee for the movie by March 20th. Thank you.
• Thank you for returning the CLHS forms on time. A note detailing lodging will be sent home by the end of the week.
• Music class is learning about music in the Middle Ages. Next week we leave the Middle Ages and move on to looking at musical life in the Renaissance.
• This week in Pre Algebra, students will study “transformations” on the coordinate plane. On Thursday we will look at M.C. Escher’s different uses of these transformations. Students will then create their own tessellations.
• Students in Economics will begin participating in the “Stock Market Game” today. In this activity, students are given $100,000 in virtual cash and are able to invest it in stocks, mutual funds, and bonds. Students will compete with other 7th and 8th graders across the country in trying to accrue as much capital as they can over the next two months. The creators of this simulation activity have tried to make it as true to the real life experience as possible. I am hoping that this will be a fun and beneficial activity.
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

March 9th Note

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  March 9th Note
  Thank you to the students who helped serve during church’s soup supper on Wednesday.
  
  
  Calendar Notes
• Payments for the CLHS trip are due Friday, March 13th. Please have your payment of $200 into the office or me by this time. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
• Friday, March 20th is a noon dismissal due to collaboration. It also marks the end of the 3rd Quarter. Report Cards will be sent home the following week.
• If your child is interested in the Pine Car Derby, please have registration forms ready by March 27th.
  
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list is Unit 24 for this week. The hymn for Friday is 104 st. 1-3.
• A note regarding Career Day will be sent home today. Career Day is Friday, April 24th. This is an excellent opportunity for your child to see the world outside of their classroom. We would encourage you to be thinking of opportunities and people that your child would be interested in spending the day with. Forms should be returned by Monday, April 6th. Feel free to contact Mrs. Schneider or me with any questions.
• The 4th Quarter begins in just two weeks, the time is certainly flying. That means we should begin to think of some graduation items. Starting next week, students will go over different options for Class Verse, Flower, and Colors. Class Valedictorian will be the student with the highest GPA after the first three quarters. After the grades have been calculated and the student selected, we will go over Class Speaker(s). We will also go over the options for Class Song.
• Thanks to all those who came out in the rain to last week’s Fun Raiser at the Sonoma Chicken Coop! It is always nice to get together for food and fun.
• This week is our “Open House Week” at school. If you know of anyone looking at different schools, encourage them to drop by.
• Saturday, March 14th is our area WELS schools’ Choral Fest at St. Mark’s in Citrus Heights. Thank you to those who signed up to participate!
• On April 23rd, grades 1-8 will be going to see Disney’s new movie, “Earth.” This movie is set to debut on Earth Day. A note concerning the trip will be sent home today. Please return the note, along with the fee for the movie by March 20th. Thank you.
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

March 2nd Note

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  March 2nd Note
  There will be a signup sheet sent through the 7th and 8th grade classrooms if your child is interested in helping out with soup suppers on Wednesday evenings. Thank you to those who helped out last week.
  
  
  Calendar Notes
• The CLHS Choir will be giving a special concert for the students on Thursday, March 5th at 11:45.
• The CLHS Exaltation Choir will have a special concert on Friday, March 6th at 7:00.
• Friday, March 20th is a noon dismissal due to collaboration. It also marks the end of the 3rd Quarter.
• Grades 6-8 will not sing on March 25th due to the CLHS trip.
  Please have your payment of $200 for the CLHS trip in by Friday, March 13th. Grades 7 & 8 will be visiting California Lutheran High School and going to Disneyland, March 25-28th. Thank you for cooperation and please ask Mr. Luehring, Mr. Washburn, or myself if you have any questions concerning the trip.
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list is Unit 23 for this week. The hymn for Friday is 399 st. 1-3.
• Thank you for your timely return of your child’s progress report.
• I hope that your child enjoyed Spirit Week. It is always a fun break from some of the normal routine. This year 6th grade ended up winning.
• Boy’s basketball played some very exciting games at the Hillbrook tournament this past weekend. They beat Los Altos Christian on Saturday to get 4th place. Way to go guys!
• Flyers went home last week for our next Fun Raiser event. Come join in the fellowship at Sonoma Chicken Coop on Almaden Exp this Tuesday! The event will run from 4 – 9.
• March 9-13 is our “Open House Week” at school. If you know of anyone looking at different schools, encourage them to drop by.
• Saturday, March 14th some of our students will have the opportunity to share their voices with students from other WELS schools in the area at Choral Fest at St. Mark’s in Citrus Heights.
• Pine Car Derby registration forms are due by March 27th.
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

Feb. 23rd Note

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  February 23rd Note
  Welcome back! We hope your child enjoyed the week off from school. Starting this Wednesday we have the extra opportunity to worship our Savior King with our Lenten services. During these special Wednesday services, we focus our attention on how our Lord gives us free forgiveness through Jesus’ Passion. Lenten services are at 5:00 and 7:00, with a soup supper in between at 5:30.
  
  
  Calendar Notes
• Grades 6-8 sing the song, “Baptismal Waters,” in church on Sunday, March 1st at the 8:45 service.
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  The California Lutheran High School Exaltation Choir will be giving a special concert for the students on Thursday, March 5th during the school day.
• The CLHS Exaltation Choir will have a special concert on Friday, March 6th at 7:00.
• Grades 6-8 are scheduled to sing in church on Wednesday, March 25th. This has been cancelled due to the California Lutheran High School trip.
• Grades 7 & 8 will be visiting California Lutheran High School and going to Disneyland, March 25-28th. The cost for the trip is $200. The payment is due Friday, March 13th. Thank you for cooperation and please ask Mr. Luehring, Mr. Washburn, or myself if you have any questions concerning the trip.
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list is Unit 22 for this week. The hymn for Friday is “Baptismal Waters.”
• Girl’s Basketball plays at HOME vs. Stratford today if the weather permits.
• This Thursday – Saturday, the Boy’s Basketball team will participate in the Hillbrook Tournament.
• Progress Reports went home before break. Please take some time to look them over and return them by Friday. Feel free to contact me with any questions concerning your child’s report.
• March Hot Lunch orders are due by the end of this week.
• This Thursday, students will take the NEAP test. This will take about an hour and is used to assess our nation’s educational system as a whole.
• This week is Spirit Week! We will go over today who will be participating in what contests, as well as who will work on the poster committee. I personally am looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with on Thursday.
  Monday – Hat/Sunglasses Day
  Tuesday – Twins Day
  Wednesday – Dress Up Day
  Thursday – Crazy Day
  Friday – Green and Gold Day
  One note on Green and Gold Day – Students CAN dye their hair on Friday. We would like to stay away from any face painting on that day though. Thank you for your help in making this a fun and exciting week!
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

Feb. 9th Note

• February 9th Note
  
  
  Calendar Notes
• This Friday marks the middle of the 3rd Quarter. Progress Reports will be sent home at this time.
• There will be no school Feb. 16th-20th due to Presidents’ Day and Teacher’s Conference in Modesto.
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list is Unit 21 for this week. The hymn for Friday is 566 st. 1-3.
• Girl’s Basketball practices Tuesday and plays Stratford at Apostles on Wednesday at 3:45.
• Boy’s Basketball practices Monday and plays at Stratford on Thursday at 3:45.
• There will be a blood drive this Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall. If you would be interested, there is a sign form up in the church entryway.
• Thank you to those who helped out with last week’s field trip to the Discovery Lab in Santa Cruz!
• Spirit Week is Feb. 23rd-27th. Grades 7 & 8 will be combined for points and judging due to the smaller size of the 8th grade class this year.
  Monday – Hat/Sunglasses Day
  Tuesday – Twins Day
  Wednesday – Dress Up Day
  Thursday – Crazy Day
  Friday – Green and Gold Day
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

Feb. 2nd Note

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  February 2nd Note
  
  
  Calendar Notes
• Friday, February 6th is a noon dismissal due to teacher’s collaboration.
• Kindergarten screening is Saturday, February 7th.
• Jr. Choir will not sing on Sunday, February 8th due to “The Way’s” snow trip.
• There will be no school Feb. 16th-20th due to Presidents’ Day and Teacher’s Conference in Modesto.
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list is Unit 20 for this week. The hymn for Friday is 415 st. 1-4.
• Girl’s Basketball practices Tuesday and plays at Stratford on Wednesday at 3:45.
• Boy’s Basketball practices on Tuesday and plays Stratford at Apostles on Thursday at 3:45.
• This Tuesday, grades 7 and 8 will be going to the UC-Santa Cruz Discovery Lab. Students will need to pack a lunch for the trip. We will be leaving school at 9:30 and returning around 2:00. Please have your child dress appropriately for the weather. It may be cool and wet. A note concerning the trip will be sent home today.
• Thank you for taking a moment to look at your child’s report card. Please let me know if you have any questions.
• There will be a blood drive on February 10th. If interested, sign up in the church entryway.
• Thanks to those who came out to California Pizza Kitchen last week. A good time was had by all.
• Spirit Week is Feb. 23rd-27th. Grades 7 & 8 will be combined for points and judging due to the smaller size of the 8th grade class this year.
  Monday – Hat/Sunglasses Day
  Tuesday – Twins Day
  Wednesday – Dress Up Day
  Thursday – Crazy Day
  Friday – Green and Gold Day
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

Jan. 12th Note

January 12th Note


Calendar Notes

• Friday, January 16th marks the end of the 2nd Quarter. Report cards will be handed out the following week.
• Friday, January 16th is also a Teacher Collaboration Day. Classes will dismiss at noon.
• There is no school on Monday, January 19th due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• The Science Fair is Friday, January 23rd from 6-8:00 pm.
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list is Unit 17 for this week. The hymn for Friday is hymn 82, st. 1-3, 5.
• Thank you for returning all of the needed information regarding 7th & 8th grades’ trip to CLHS. More information concerning the trip will be coming out shortly.
• Girl’s Basketball plays at Los Altos Christian Monday at 3:30, practices Tuesday, and plays at Valley Christian on Wednesday at 3:45.
• Boy’s Basketball plays at Los Altos Christian Monday at 4:30, practices Tuesday, and plays at Valley Christian on Wednesday at 4:45.
• Intramural basketball will start this week during recess.
• Students will conclude studying about the animal rights movement this week in Christ Light.
• This year 8th grade will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress testing. The information gathered is used to put together “our nation’s report card.”
• Along with all of the fun and fellowship had by many at our last “Fun Raiser,” our school also received a check for over $500! This is the largest amount that Chevy’s has ever given for such an event.
• Keep saving those receipts! January is double points month at Oakridge Mall.
  
  
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

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  January 5th Note
  With the return back to work, the kids return to school, and the recovery from all of the food eaten over the Christmas season – it is easy to say that Christmas is over on the 26th. Even though the department stores have packed up Christmas, we celebrate his birth all year long. Tomorrow we celebrate the “Gentile Christmas.” Epiphany is the observance of the Wise Men adoring the infant Jesus.
  
  Calendar Notes
• Friday, January 16th marks the end of the 2nd Quarter. Report cards will be handed out the following week.
• Friday, January 16th is also a Teacher Collaboration Day. Classes will dismiss at noon.
• There is no school on Monday, January 19th due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• The Science Fair is Friday, January 23rd.
  
  Classroom Notes
• The spelling list is Unit 16 for this week. The hymn for next Friday is hymn 82, st. 1-3, 5.
• If you have not returned the form for the CLHS trip please do so.
  We are still in need of some students to signup for electives. Signup can be done online at http://www.apostlessj.org/web/class/electives.html. Electives will begin on Wednesday, January 21st.
• Girl’s Basketball practices Tuesday and Thursday this week.
• Boy’s Basketball practices Monday and Tuesday, and plays at Hillbrook on Wednesday at 4:40.
• Thank you for all the Christmas gifts and wishes. I hope that everyone had a blessed Christmas and New Year.
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner