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