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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:10-11

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday, December 21, Children's Christmas Services, 10:15 AM
Wednesday, December 24, Christmas Eve Service, 6:30 PM
Thursday, December 25, Christmas Day Service, 9:00 AM
Sunday, December 28, Communion Services, 8:00 AM & 10:15 AM
Wednesday, December 31, New Year's Eve Communion Service, 6:30 PM

SINGING SCHEDULE

January 18 Grades 1-4 8:00 AM Church Service
February 1 Grades 5-8 10:15 AM Church Service

SCHOOL CLEANING SCHEDULE

January 9-11                        Zuelke
January 16-18                      Schraufnagel
January 23-25                      Upper Grade Classroom
January 30-February 1         Zuelke

HOT LUNCH

Monday, December 22     Scalloped Potatoes      Zills
Tuesday, January 6           Tacos                          Schumacher
Friday, January 16                                                Schumacher

We thank everyone for all of their work, donations, and efforts!

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS SERVICE
     The students of St. Luke's Lutheran Day School and Sunday School will have their Christmas Service on Sunday, December 21. The time of the service will be 10:15 AM. There is only one church service on Sunday, December 21. The title of the service is "Words of Christmas".
     All students will be practicing on Saturday, December 20 from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM. Also, the Christmas bags will be made in the church/school kitchen during the practice on December 20.

SCHOOL REMINDERS & DATES
     St. Luke's Lutheran School's Christmas vacation begins after dismissal on Tuesday, December 23. School will dismiss at 1:10 PM on Tuesday, December 23. Also, there is a two-hour early dismissal on Wednesday, January 7. School will dismiss at 1:15 PM on Wednesday, January 7. The end of the 2nd quarter for the 2008-2009 school year is Friday, January 9. Report cards will be sent home with the students on Monday, January 12.

JANUARY CLAENDAR
     The January monthly church and school calendar will be available with the church bulletin on Sunday, December 28. A copy of the calendar will also be sent home with the students during the week of January 5.

SCHOOL CHAPEL SERVICE
     On December 5 Chaplain Krause from Wisconsin Lutheran Institutional Ministries (WLIM) led our December school chapel service. Also, after the chapel service, Chaplain Krause gave a short presentation to the classrooms in connection with his ministry in prisons, hospitals, and nursing homes. Our January Chapel Service will be held on Friday, January 9 beginning at 8:15 AM. We will be viewing the January WELS Kids Connection video after the service.

PACK MEETING
     The next meeting for our Parent's Association for Christian Kids (PACK) is scheduled for Monday, February 2, beginning at 6:00 PM. Grades K-4 will be providing the snacks and refreshments, and the upper graders will be providing childcare services. The business agenda includes discussion and planning of the annual pizza sale.

ACHIEVEMENT TESTS
     The results of the Terra Nova Achievement Tests have arrived at St. Luke's. Students in grades 3-7 were tested in October in the subjects of Mathematics, Language, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. Our faculty is in the process of reviewing/organizing the information. The students' reports will be sent home with the report cards on January 12. Arrangements may be made after January 12 to discuss the results of the students' tests with their teacher.

SCHOOL PROJECTS
     St. Luke's Lutheran School has the opportunity to participate in several projects throughout the school year that raise funds or equipment for our school. We are collecting Campbell's Soup Labels, General Mills Box Tops, Cash-4-Kids Used Ink/Toner Cartridges, and Milk Moola Caps/Bags. Items may be dropped off in the containers across the hall of the school office or dropped off in the school office. Also, our families are able to participate in the Target Take Charge of Education program. Thanks everyone!

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

Videos of the Children's Christmas Service will be available for purchase. The cost of the video is $5.00. If anyone is interested in ordering a video, please sign the sheet in the church narthex.
The Winnebago Area Principals' Conference will be held on January 16 at Faith Lutheran Church & School in Fond du Lac.
Winter weather is here! Please remember that students should be prepared to have recess outside at various times throughout the school day. Children should have appropriate clothing here at school. Please remember the gloves, hats, boots, coats, and warm pants.

WELS KIDS CONNECTION VIDEO
         December Episode: This Christmas, Sam and Cole are thinking about gift-giving and our ultimate gift—heaven. Our first story tells us how a box of change can travel around the world. This box is part of the kids c.a.r.e. program from the Lutheran Women's Missionary Society (LWMS). Students fill the box with change. Then money from around the country is collected and sent to help children in mission settings. Last year it went to Mexico. This year it goes to Boise, Idaho, for their mission to Vietnamese children who don't know Jesus. If you’re interested in participating go to www.kidsconnection.tv for a direct link to LWMS’s kids c.a.r.e. program. Our next story takes us from chilly Minnesota to sunny Florida. Here future WELS teachers are sharing God's gift of Jesus with newcomers to the neighborhood. Finally, Pastor Tony Schultz is working road construction to remind us of the heart construction God does on us.
        January Episode: This month we meet two adults who devote their lives to children. Meet Mrs. Goodlow, she drives a bus, cooks a meal, teaches a Bible lesson, oversees recreation, and disciplines—all out of love for her Savior. Mrs. Goodlow runs an after-school program for neighborhood children, many of whom have little knowledge of their Savior. She shares the love of Jesus through her words and actions. Next, we catch up with Cole . . . in the principal's office. It's okay. The principal is actually his dad, Mr. Weber! Find out all of the things a principal does in a day. It will make you appreciate yours more. Finally, Pastor Tony Schultz reminds us that everything in our lives is garbage when compared to the treasures stored up for us in heaven.

SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS
     St. Luke's Lutheran School will once again this year follow the decision of Oakfield Public Schools and Johnson Bus Company for closing of school due to weather conditions. School cancellations will be announced on the radio stations and on the TV stations. Also, when there is a late start, the Kindergarten class for that particular day is generally cancelled. Cancellation is usually stated as St. Luke's Lutheran School or Oakfield Parochial School.

GIFT-MATCHING PROGRAMS
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans continues to offer members "The GivingPlus Program". The gifts through the gift matching programs are used to help purchase various classroom/school items. Any annual gifts of $50 to $400 made by a Thrivent member to our school are matched by Thrivent Financial. The program is open to all Thrivent members. Additional information about the program is available in the school office.