WEDNESDAY WORD

Volume 50, Issue 22 ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL February 28, 2018 www.alcs.org

2017-18 Theme

Verse: I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth. 3 John 1:4

(ESV)

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Principal’s Notes:

We are now in the season of Lent. This is a time for reflection and prayer as we contemplate the truth of Jesus ministry culminating in His crucifixion and death on Good Friday, March 30. As you can see in our theme verse above, we strive to help our children walk in the truth of what Jesus has done for us and for what He means to us. Please come to join us for dinner at 6:00 pm followed by Lenten worship at 7:00 pm tonight, Wednesday, February 28 in the Worship Center/Gym.

Chapel Project for the 3rd Quarter

A Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) milk carton bank was sent home. This is our

chapel project for the 3rd quarter. Please return the bank to school when it is

filled with money to be placed in the offering at chapel. Your participation

means that our Lutheran missions in Cambodia will be able to make contacts

with many in the community and proclaim Jesus as their Savior. As you

participate in this project, please pray for the missionaries and their families and

that God would find ways to use our offerings to bring many of our Cambodian

friends into His kingdom.

ALSO Last week the children made over 200 cards and care packages for Ochsner Hospital. This was our mission project for National Lutheran Schools Week. Thank you to everyone who helped and donated the money to make it possible to share God's love with those in need.

PRAYER FAMILIES (faculty prays for each morning in devotions) This week, February 26-March 2 we pray for the following families: Moliere Moncada Moody Morse Mullet Neumann Next week, March 5-9 we pray for the following families: Nicholson O’Dwyer O’Neil Okoye Orellana Ortiz

ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL METAIRIE, LOUISIANA

February 26, 2018

To: Grades 1-8 Families Re: Annual Academic Rally for Lutheran Schools Lutheran High School will be hosting the 25TH Annual Academic Rally for Lutheran School of the New Orleans Area on Saturday, March 10th. Students in Grades 1-8 may participate. The following are the pertinent guidelines for the Rally:

• Testing will be done at each grade level.

• Each school may enter three students per grade level per subject.

• Students in Grades 1-8 may enter only one event.

• Tests for Grades 1-4 will last approximately 20 minutes while testing for Grades 5-8 will last

about 30 minutes.

• Except for spelling, all responses are objective.

• No student will be admitted to a test after the published starting time. NOTE: please arrive at

least 20-30 minutes before your assigned test time.

• Schools must submit an entry list no later than Monday, March 5th. Substitutions and additions

will not be allowed.

• Students are to be supervised by parents while at LHS (except for the time they are taking the

test). LHS cannot be responsible for supervising students outside the test time.

• A common area will be available for adults and students who are waiting.

• Refreshments will be sold by the Lutheran High School PTL.

• Results will be reported by performance ranges: Superior, Excellent, Good & Honorable

Mention.

• Judges’ decisions are final. Test questions will not be released following the tests.

• Content area being tested are: English (reading comprehension, vocabulary & grammar), Math,

Religion, Science, Social Studies and Spelling.

Academic Rally Coordinator: Mitzi Loughmiller LHS Math Teacher Phone (504) 455-4062 Email: mloughmiller@lutheranhighschool.net Testing times have been set for: Grades 1 & 2 – 10:00 am Grades 5 - 8th – 11:30 am Grades 3 & 4 – 10:45 am Atonement teachers will submit the grade level entry list based on student performance in the classroom along with expressed student interest. Please return the response form printed below no

later than Friday, March 2, 8:30 am. This response form will be most helpful to determine participant interest. Douglas C. Molin Principal

ACADEMIC RALLY RESPONSE FORM Please return to school: Friday March 2 by 8:30am

Child’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Email: _____________________________________ ________ YES I would like for my child to participate in the Academic Rally at Lutheran High School

on Saturday, March 10th. Please rank testing areas from 1-6 with 1 being the highest interest. We will attempt to honor all requests if possible but cannot guarantee spots.

________ English _________ Math _________ Religion ________ Science _________ Social Studies _________ Spelling ________ NO my child will not be participating in the year’s Academic Rally. Parent Signature ___________________________________________

PARENT TEACHER LEAGUE NEWS

PTL MEETING AND UPCOMING ELECTIONS PTL will have 2 positions up for election at the April 23rd meeting. 1st Vice President (head room mom) and Secretary (take minutes at board mtg./general mtg.). If you or someone you know are interested in serving, please contact Colleen Sherman (csherman0127@gmail.com) or Mr. Molin or any other member of the PTL board to be put on the ballot for April 23rd. PTL Dates to Know: SPRING BOOK FAIR Online Orders: March 17th - 30th Spring Book Fair: March 22nd - 28th Last day will be on Special Person's Day and will be open before school and until early dismissal! March 6: Dinner Out March 9: Movie Night March 12-16: Teacher Appreciation Week March 28: Special Person Day April 23: PTL General Meeting; 7:00 pm in Assembly Room 2 April 24: Dinner Out April 30-May 4: Principal Appreciation Week May 21: Field Day May

3rd Quarter Safety Patrol 2018

Week of Feb. 26-March 2 Week of March 5-9

Aisha Ayestas Sophia Fererro

Isabella Cordova Matt Fererro

Anjalie Cordova Josh Iglesias

Gavin Deslatte Jack Luketich

Logan Deslatte Emma Marvin

Rachel Fath Gabriel Merida

Karli Gremillion Jennie Nicholson

HOT LUNCH Wednesday, February 28 -- Hamburger, Fries. Spring Salad, Brownie Thursday, March 1 -- Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Early June Peas, Garlic Bread, Caesar Salad, Jello Friday, March 2 -- Cheese Pizza, Buttered Baby Carrots, Spring Salad, Applesauce

Monday, March 5 -- Fried Chicken Tenders, Macaroni & Cheese, Spring Salad, Soft Roll, Pudding Tuesday, March 6 -- Soft Tacos, Buttered Corn, Cheese/salsa, Jello Wednesday, March 7 -- Hamburgers, Chips, Applesauce

PRAYERS

• Edmee Blanco-prayers of healing-diagnosed with colitis and is in a lot of pain-prayers the medicine will give relief.

• Cheyenne Vandergrift-prayers of healing-in organ failure due to complications from influenza type A.

• Donna Reis-prayers of healing and comfort

• Rob Crain-prayers of healing-diagnosed with cancer of the liver • Floyd Thompson…prayers of healing-stage 3 multiple myeloma

• Christy Thompson…prayers of healing-diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer

• Bill Adragna ...........many health issues

• Duane Grussing…return of cancer-radiation will be starting soon

• June Von Dullen…prayers of healing-cancer was found in lungs

• Heather Cazabon…prayers of continued healing and peace-diagnosed with cancer

• Lynnea Wiese…prayers of peace and healing, currently has suspicious spots on her thyroid-having surgery to remove and exploring the next steps.

• Elmer Von Dullen, Jr….Mr.-prayers for relief from chronic and degenerative back pain. Mrs.-care taker of Mr.Von Dullen and has chronic and degenerative back pain

• Karen Morel…having serious complications and in ICU after fall

• Laurin Naquin…currently experiencing failure of her kidney after transplant

• Ly Plannels… currently undergoing surgery/chemo for liver/colon cancer

• Carol Carstens….cancer has returned-she will be starting treatment again

• Mary Twickler….prayers of healing from broken arm-she will need surgery to repair it.

• Robert Ritchie… undergoing treatment for inoperable brain tumor

SCHOOL CALENDAR (Weekend Worship, Saturdays @ 5:00 pm in Assembly Room 2

and Sundays, 8:00 and 10:30 am in the Worship Center/Gym with Sunday School, 9:15

am)

February 28 Crusader Choir Sings in Chapel, 8:45 am; Worship Center/Gym

March 2 Meet and Greet Pastor Gonzales, 5:30 pm; Gym

March 4 Crusader Choir Sings at 10:30 am service: choir reports at 10:00 am

March 7 Kindergarten Chimes in Chapel Service, 8:45 am; Worship

Center/Gym

March 10 Lutheran High School Academic Rally for Grades 1-8; packets went

out Monday, February 26; INTEREST FORM DUE NO LATER

THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 2; Rally held at LHS, 3864 17th Street,

Metairie, LA 70002

March 11 MMSL Bowling Tournament @ Colonial Lanes in Harahan; ALS

Bowling Team: Ansley Hudgins (Gr. 5); Ryleigh Smith (Gr. 5); Noah

Uransky (Gr. 6); Jacob Vangilder (Gr. 6); Rainey Smith (Gr. 8);

Coach – Mrs. Emily Barlow; team report to Colonial at (9:15 am and

bowling competition begins at 9:45 am)

March 11 ALCS Pelicans Day at Smoothie King (see details below); report to

the arena at 2:30 pm with the game beginning at 3:00 pm

March 12-16 Teacher Appreciation Week Sponsored by the PTL

March 16 MAKE UP DAY; CLASSES IN SESSION; no longer a Records Day;

Quarter 3 ends not March 15 as originally planned

March 16-17 Crusader Choir Retreat @ ALCS

March 17-30 Online Ordering for the PTL Spring Book Fair

March 22-28 PTL Spring Book Fair, Last day will be on Special Person's Day and will be open before school and until early dismissal!

March 25 Palm Sunday - Crusader Choir Sings at 10:30 am service: choir

reports at 10:00 am; lunch following the service with a freewill

offering to help raise money for the music program

March 26 Quarter 3 Report Card Distribution

March 27 Grades 5-8 Spelling Bee in Assembly Room 2, 9:00 am

March 28 Grandparent Day (early dismissal of 12:00 pm or whenever lunch is

finished); ALL SCHOOL PROGRAMS CLOSE FOR EASTER

BREAK

April 1 Easter Breakfast sponsored by Men’s Club, 6:30 am; Worship

Center/Gym

April 3 NO SCHOOL; PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

April 4 CLASSES RESUME

April 9-13 Achievement Tests

April 20-22 Musical by Crusader Choir (Dinner served on April 20-21)

April 23 PTL Meeting, 7:00 pm; Assembly Room 2

April 26-28 Grade 8 Campout

April 30-May 4 Principal Appreciation Week sponsored by the PTL

May 2 Kindergarten Graduation Pictures

May 19 Grade 8 Graduation, 2:00 pm; Worship Center/Gym

June 18-22 Vacation Bible School (see below)

Alumni and Former Student News

Cabrini High School Honor Roll (congratulations to these students from ALS)

Principal’s Honor Roll

Rebekah Alvarenga

Raquel Montalvo

Sophie Brodtmann

Sophia Staples

Alpha Honor Roll

Pilar Bradley

Beta Honor Roll

Genesis Fajardo

Elise Linker

Olivia Peavey

Madison Smith

ANNOUNCEMENTS

You are all invited to come to a "Welcome Home" party on Friday March 2 at Atonement!

In December, Atonement voted to bring on Pastor Gonzalez and the congregation of Monte Dos Olivos to use Atonement as their new home for

worship and ministry. To celebrate this wonderful opportunity for both our congregations as well

as the Kingdom of God, we are going to be getting together on Friday March 2, beginning at 5:30 p.m. for an opportunity to meet and greet our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ over food and fellowship. Join us in the Atonement gym so that both members from both congregations can

get to know one another and to learn about each other and the opportunities that our ministries have to share the Gospel and to Impact

Lives Thru Christ in our communities and beyond!

If you have any questions, or want more information, please don't hesitate

to contact Pastor Tim (pastor@alcs.org). Hope to see you there!

National Youth Gathering 2019 Interest Meeting-March 4th The National Youth Gathering 2019 is right around the corner!! We will be meeting on Sunday, March 4th at NOON-this meeting is for any student interested in attending this once in a lifetime opportunity (please bring a parent)! Graduated 8th graders-graduated 12th graders for the 2018-2019 school year are able to attend! Lunch will be provided-there will be an OPEN GYM right after! Questions? Contact Rose Schutt (churchoffice@alcs.org). Save the date for Vacation Bible School 2018!! SHIPWRECKED: Rescued By Jesus Monday, June 18th-Friday, June 22nd 9am-12pm There will also be an aftercare option! Participants are upcoming students in Pre-K 3-6th grade. Volunteers are students in 7th grade and beyond. Registration is now open and is $20 per child- which covers the cost of snacks, supplies, and t-shirt. Registration forms for participants and volunteers are attached. Please mark your calendars now! LOTS of volunteers will also be needed for this amazing week! Questions? Contact Rose Schutt- churchoffice@alcs.org

Sports

Dear ALS Community,

Thanks to all who participated in the Rocket City Rumble Lutheran Regional Basketball

Tournament this past weekend. It was a great tournament! Thanks to our coaches Mrs. Michelle

Curry and Mr. Chris LeBlanc. A special thanks to Mrs. Leslie Varnado for coordinating the trip.

Results from the Rocket City Rumble Lutheran Regional Basketball Tournament:

Cheerleaders - 2nd Place

All tournament - Nicole Curry

Girls' Basketball - 3rd Place

All tournament - Taylor Lafferty

Boys' Basketball - 4th Place

All tournament - Preston Roark

Atonement named as Sportsmanship Award!

It was certainly a great weekend. The tournament committee has named ALS as the host school

for the 2019 tournament. We hope to get the dates to you soon.

In our Lord's service,

Mr. Molin

Principal, Athletic Director, Sr. Girls Basketball Head Coach

Girls Softball: It’s not too late:

SCHOOL SPORTS PARTICIPATION FORM

Atonement Lutheran School Metairie, Louisiana

SENIOR GIRLS SOFTBALL (Grades 5-8)

Coach Mrs. Donna Muller (cell 615-566-8949) and assistant Mr. Todd Gremillion (cell 504-

430-2243)

Practice Days & Times: Mondays and Wednesdays; times 3:30 – 5:30 pm; other

practices TBA; start Monday, February 26

Student Grade

Team ____________

I give permission for my child to participate on the Sr. Girls’ Softball team listed above. He/she

has a recent physical examination. I know of no physical ailments or injury, which might

adversely affect participation or overall health. Please note any medical or health concerns at the

bottom of this form.

Date Parent’s Signature

Email Address _____________________________

I have read the policies on school athletics, eligibility for team sports, etc. in the Parent

Handbook. I have attached the $25 sports participation fee. An announcement concerning a

team-parent meeting/orientation, plus game schedule will go out soon.

Parental involvement is critical to the athletic program at Atonement Lutheran School. Your

child is expected to attend practices and attend games. You are expected to

• support your child’s effort,

• encourage the coach,

• help in the concession stand,

• clean up the gym/field after games

• help set up the gym for church services

Parent Signature

Bowling Form and Money Due next Monday, February 26:

Office use only: Cash Check #