Immanuel Lutheran School—Weekly Newsletter—October 9, 2014—Page 1

The Wolf’s howl

October 9, 2014

“GOD KNOWS YOUR NAME”, John 10:3

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S PEN… Two weeks ago, I shared with those in our chapel service a special story, and I feel that it is very appropriate for all to hear. The story begins with an old woman who had just been diag-nosed with terminal cancer. The wom-an had been told by her doctor that she should make final preparations be-cause she only had a short time to live. In preparing she asked her pastor to visit her so that she could make the ap-propriate prepara- tions for her funer-al. After discussing the hymns she would like and the Scripture passages she would have shared, the pastor prepared to leave. Suddenly the wom-an raised herself up and said, “One more thing. I want to be buried with a fork in my hand.” The pastor did not know what to say. No one had ever made such a request before. So she explained, “In all my years going to church functions, my favorite part was when whoever was cleaning dishes off the table would lean over and say, ‘You can keep your fork.’ It was my favorite part because I knew that it meant something better was coming. So I just want people to see me there in my casket with a fork in my hand, and I want them to wonder, "What’s with the fork!" Then I want you to say to them, ‘Something better is com-ing! Keep your fork!’” What a marvelous witness this woman would be to all who came to her funeral. So often we get caught up in the many issues that confront us each and every day. We get bogged down in the decisions that need to be made, the conflicts with others, and our many cares. For a Christian it is easy to look beyond these many things and keep in mind the words

of St. Paul, “For I long to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.” (Phil 1:23) Jesus urges us to bring all of our cares and concerns and lay them at the foot of the cross. He reach-es into our lives and lifts the burdens from our shoulders. Through the work of Jesus Christ we can stand in the hope purchased with His blood. So as you approach the meat and potato issues of your life this week remember that Christ tells us, “Keep your fork”. The best is yet to come.

There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 10th or on Monday, October 13th! Have a nice loooooong weekend!

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IMPORTANT

UPCOMING DATES:

October 10th—NED Conference—NO SCHOOL October 13th—Columbus Day—NO SCHOOL October 24th—Sauerkraut Supper (see pg.1) October 31st—End of 1st Quarter November 4th—Picture Re-Take Day

November 7th—VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

November 8th—GIANT TAG SALE

November 11th—VETERANS DAY-No School

November 12th & 13th—12:30 Dismissal—

Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 26th—12:30 Dismissal

November 27th & 28th—Thanksgiving Break

HOT LUNCH MENU This Coming Week:

October 14th Cheese Ravioli Veggie Sticks Cookies

October 16th Chicken Tenders French Fries Brownie

October 17th Cheese Pizza Salad Cookie

GIANT

TAG SALE in the

Immanuel Lutheran School Gym

Saturday November 8th 8 am to 2 pm

All proceeds to benefit the 7th & 8th Grade Washington D.C. trip as well as the Youth and Jr. Youth Groups. Please contact Linda Beaudoin for further information.

that the BoxTops For Education Program provides

cash for use by both the school and PTO. The PTO receives the first $500.00 every year from this program. This program sends a check 2 times a year. The first submission deadline is October 31st and we receive a check in the month of December. The second submission deadline is Feb 28th and we receive a check in the month of April. Last year we received $782.50. Over the life of this program we have earned over $10,000.00. Simply look for and clip BoxTops from one of the hundreds of participating products and send them to school. Sign up at http://www.boxtops4education.com for up to date infor-mation and bonus opportunities. The goal for this year is to submit and receive at least $1000.00. Our second grade teacher, Mrs. Beaudoin is coordinating an incentive program with the various classrooms, so it will be especially important that each classroom clearly label

their BoxTop submissions. The grade with the highest number of box tops by October 17th will win a prize.

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PACK 21

CUB SCOUT MEETING

Tuesday, October 21st

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

The Cub Scouts are in the

middle of their annual popcorn sale

which is their primary fundraiser for the year. If you would like to order some popcorn, just find a Cub!

On October 18th to October 19th the Cub

Scouts are sleeping over at Sessions Woods. They will be learning different cooking methods, having a

campfire, and having loads of fun!

On October 21st we will be having our

monthly Pack meeting where each boy and their parent will create a cake around our harvest theme.

the cakes will be judged and then auctioned off.

Please contact Jason Krueger if you have any questions (860-585-9154).

SCOUTING CORNER

Immanuel Lutheran School Daisy Scouts, Brownies, Juniors, Girl Scouts & Cadets are off to a great start this year!

Trip to Robertson Airport was Great! Many thanks to our pilot, Michael Theri-ault for teaching us so much about air-planes, weather and what it takes to be a pilot!

Coming Up: Sunday, October 19th—New

England Air Museum Tour, 2pm to 4pm, 36 Perimeter Road, Bradley Int’l Airport, Windsor Locks. Please sign up as soon as possible!

October 22nd—Fall Harvest Party, 4:30 to 6:00 pm, ILS Old School Basement.

If you have any questions, please contact Becky Wells at the school or call her at 860-916-3621. WE ARE IN NEED 20 PAPER MILK CARTONS BEFORE OCTOBER 17th!!! If you can please bring in clean milk cartons for a craft project, it would be greatly appreciated.

Troop 21 TROOP 21 WELCOMES NEW BOYS

AGED 11 TO 17 AND MEETS EVERY

TUESDAY NIGHT IN THE OLD

SCHOOL SCOUT ROOM (TOP FLOOR).

For additional information, contact Mike at

the following email:

michaellauretti@laurettiplumbing.com

Thank you to all the members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School for your never-ending support of our scouting programs!!!

Immanuel Lutheran Church has a job op-

portunity for qualified

individuals as a part-

time pastors’ secretary. Interested applicants

should send their resume

by October24th to: Pastor Kevin Karner

Immanuel Lutheran Church

154 Meadow St

Bristol CT 06010

The church can be contacted at 860-583-5649 if there are

any questions.

THRIVENT has a new program for

providing seed money for fundraisers, service activities and educational events. For more infor-mation, please con-tact Linda Beaudoin (860-589-6431) or Jim Krupski (860-583-5631).

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IIF YOU WOULD

LIKE…. anything submitted

into our

weekly

school

newslet-

ter “The

Wolf’s

Howl” ,

please contact Mrs. Theriault in the

school office at 860-583-5631 or

send an email to:

trina@ilcsschool.org.

Please have any submissions you would like to appear in Friday’s newsletter in the school office by noon on Wednesday. Thank you!

Immanuel Lutheran Church

SUNDAY SCHOOL (9:30 am to 10:30 am)

IS NOW IN SESSION BETWEEN THE

8:00 AM & 10:45 AM WORSHIP SERVICES.

All children and families are welcome!

Sr. and Jr. Youth Group are invited to attend Bible Study Sunday morning at 9:00 am in the Parish Hall.

Everyone will attend the opening every Sunday in the gym (after donuts and coffee). Then, classes for children break out into indi-vidual rooms, with adults staying in the gym for the Bible study led by Pastor Karner.

IMMANUEL

LUTHERAN

SCHOOL

HAS A NEW

FACEBOOK

PAGE!!! Just go to the school website “ilcsschool.org” under “What’s happening” section and click on “Become a fan by clicking ‘Like’”, and you will immediately be connected to our Facebook Page!!! Please “Like Us”! Our goal is 300 before October 31st! Check out the new pictures that have been posted.

Thank you for your patronage!

Would you like

to create

THANKSGIVING FEAST

DECORATIONS?

2nd Graders to Adults Welcome! Wednesday, October 29th

2:05 to 3:30 pm in the Art Room (see samples in case by library)

Contact: Mrs. Beaudoin with questions 860-589-6431 or lbeaudoin@snet.net

WINTER ICE MELT SALE In an effort to defray the cost of annual winter snow & ice removal, the Board of Trustees is hold-ing a Winter Ice Melt sale. This ice melt is environmentally friendly and pet safe. If interested, please pick up an order form in the office. Orders need to be returned to the office no later than November 2nd.

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ILS SOCCER TEAM—GAME SCHEDULE*: ILS vs. St. Matthews, October 17th at 3:00 pm ILS vs. St. Anthony’s, October 22nd at 3:30 pm ILS vs. St. Joseph’s, October 27th at 3:15 pm

*All games to be played at Rockwell Park, Bristol

Please come out to support our team! If you have any questions, please contact Coach

Tammy Croze via email: tammycroze@comcast.net

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.

Amen

ILS Boys Basketball OK boys…lace them up! Any Immanuel Lutheran School or Immanuel Luther-an Church member boys in 5th-8th grade that would be interested in playing on the Immanuel Lutheran Boys Basketball team should be at the ILS Gym on Thursday, October 16th…6-8pm. Come ready to play. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Larry Beaudoin at (860)589-6431 or email lbeaudoin@snet.net.

ILS Girls Basketball begins Friday, October 10th. Any Immanuel Lutheran School or Immanuel Lutheran Church member girls in 4th-8th grade that would be interested in playing on the Immanuel Lutheran Girls Basketball team should be at the ILS Gym on Friday, October 10th from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. This will be our first practice. Come ready to play. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Amber Phillips at (860-585-8737) or email aap.phillips@gmail.com.

Immanuel Lutheran School SPORTS

LIFETOUCH

PICTURES ARE HERE!

Please check your child’s backpack.

RETAKE DAY IS NOVEMBER 4TH!!!

8:30 am to 9:30 am

If you need to have your child’s

photograph retaken, you will need to return

these pictures.

If you have any questions, please call the office.

Thank you.

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