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KNIGHTLY NEWS
Morrison Zion Lutheran School
December 18, 2014
Volume 12 Issue 15
“Assisting Parents to Glorify God as we Grow and Go with the Gospel”
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Keep a Careful Watch
John was a night watchman. Although many people teased him about his
job, he took it very seriously. He carefully watched the video monitors, and
when the time came, he diligently made his rounds checking all the doors.
After ten years of service, the president of the company called him into
his office. There he openly praised John for his untiring diligence. During
those ten years there were no break-ins, thefts, or vandalism. Not only did
John receive an award for his faithful service, he also received a bonus and a
raise. When asked to say something, all John could muster was, "I was only
doing my job." John's story needs to be my story.
Jesus has given me a clear command. He warns me to keep a careful
watch. So, my first priority is to be ready for the day of his return whenever it
may come. This means being prepared in the evening, at midnight, or at
dawn.
The only way I can be ready and keep a careful watch is through the working of Jesus' precious gifts. Through his undeserved love and promises I am
refreshed every day. I am always ready for the next challenge. Through his
never-failing strength and presence I am renewed. I can persevere through
every confrontation. Through his unconditional promises and forgiveness I
am reconciled. I can live with the confidence nothing will every separate me
from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus my Savior.
Yes, it can be challenging to keep a careful watch and always be ready.
The devil constantly seeks to distract me, tempt me, and lead me into a false
sense of security. Jesus, on the other hand, is always there to overcome the
devil’s deceitful devices. Because of Jesus’ ever-present help and strength, I
can live with confidence and courage. I can also keep a careful watch for his
return.
Mark 13:35-37
"Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the
house will come - whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster
crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.
What I say to you, I say to everyone, 'Watch!'"
This devotion comes from “Today’s Devotion” a devotion subscription from
WELS. Sign up to have a daily devotion delivered to your inbox at http://
www.wels.net/wels-subscriptions. While there you can also sign up for
“Through My Bible in Three Years” or “Worship Helps” for the upcoming
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Bible Treasurers
Christ Light
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Singing Dates
Worship Times
Church Band
Junior Choir
School Band
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Upcoming Tests
Spelling Units
Invitation
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Hymns
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SCRIP
Christmas Eve Schedule
Milk Cap
Box Tops for Education
Campbell Soup
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Cookbooks
Hot Lunch
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Hot Lunch
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Mission Money
Youth Group
Grades 7 & 8
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Grades 3 & 4 News
Grades 5 & 6 News
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4K & 5K News
FVL
MLHS
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Athletic News
Grades 1-4 Save the
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Bullying Presentation
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BIBLE TREASURES
BIBLE TREASURES
Week of December 22-24
Week of January 5-9
 Grade 1 – none
 Grade 1 – John 1:7
 Grade 2 – none
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 Grade 3 – none
 Grade 4 - none
 Grade 5–Hymn 62 vs. 1-4
Tuesday, December 23
 Grade 6–Hymn 62 vs. 1-4
Tuesday, December 23
 Grade 7– Hymn 62 vs. 1-4
Wednesday, December 24
 Grade 8– Hymn 62 vs. 1-4
Wednesday, December 24
Tuesday, January
 Grade 1 none Wednesday, January 7
 Grade 1 – Matthew 22:39
Friday, January 9
 Grade 2 – John 1:7 Tuesday, January 6
 Grade 2 none Wednesday, January 7
 Grade 2 – Matthew 22:39
Friday, January 9
 Grade 3– Mark 10:45, 1 John 1:7b
Tuesday, January 6
 Grade 3 – none Wednesday, January 7
 Grade 3 - 5th Commandment with meaning
Friday, January 9
CHRIST LIGHT
December 22-24
Monday, December 22 Lesson 4A
Jesus Appears in Glory
CHRIST LIGHT
January 5-9
Monday, January 5 Lesson 4B
Jesus Comforts His Disciples
Thursday, December 18 Lesson 5A
The Good Samaritan
 Grade 4– Mark 10:45, 1 John 1:7b
Tuesday, January 6
 Grade 4 – none Wednesday, January 7
 Grade 4 - 5th Commandment with meaning
Friday, January 9
 Grade 5 – none Monday, January 5
 Grade 5 - Lesson 28 Friday, January 9
 Grade 6 – none Monday, January 5
 Grade 6 - Lesson 28 Friday, January 9
 Grade 7– none
 Grade 8– none
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SINGING DATES
 Sunday, December 21 (Concert) Junior Choir
sings at 10:30am
 Wednesday, December 24
(Christmas Eve Program) 4K-8th Grade
9am and 7pm in Church
 Sunday, January 11 - Junior Choir sings at
10:30am
WORSHIP
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Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am
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Bible Class 9:15am in the main area of church and the school
commons.
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Sunday School 9:15am in church basement.
Concert on December 21st
10:30am
 Sunday, January 18—Grades 3 & 4 at 8am
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
 Sunday, February 1—Junior Choir at 10:30am
 Wednesday, December 24 Children’s
 Wednesday, February 18—Junior Choir at
11am
 Sunday, February 22—4K & 5K at 10:30am
 Wednesday, February 24—8th Grade Girls at
11am
 Sunday, March 1—Grades 7 & 8 at 10:30am
Christmas Eve Program 9am and 7pm
 Wednesday, December 24
Candlelight Service 11pm
CHRISTMAS DAY
 Thursday, December 25
Christmas Festival 9am
 Wednesday, March 4 - Grades 1 & 2 at 11am
 Wednesday, March 11—Grades 7 & 8 at 11am
 Sunday, March 15—Grades 1-4 at 8am
CHURCH BAND
Rehearsal on Friday, December 19th, at 6:30pm at church. The band
 Wednesday, March 18—Grades 3 & 4 at 11am
will be playing in the concert on Sunday, December
 Wednesday, March 25—Grades 5 & 6 at 11am
21st, at the 10:30am service.
 Sunday, March 29—Grades 5K-7th sing at both
SCHOOL BAND
8am and 10:30am
Our next group band rehearsal after the holi-
 Thursday, April 2—Junior Choir at 11am
day will be on January 14th to begin preparations
 Sunday, April 12—Junior Choir at 10:30am
for our winter concert on Sunday, February 22nd.
 Sunday, April 26– 4K & 5K at8am
 Sunday, May 3 - Grades 1 & 2 at 10:30am
 Sunday, May 10—Grades 5 & 6 at 8am
The band will play the star Spangled Banner at the home basketball game on Friday, January 9th. We will plan to play before the
girls A game scheduled at 7pm. Please be at school by 6:30. Don’t
forget your instruments and music!
 Thursday, May 14—Junior Choir at 7pm
(Ascension)
 Thursday, May 21—Grades 5K-7 at 7pm
Graduation
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If your child is unable to sing please contact Mrs. Kuchenbecker ahead of time.
JUNIOR CHOIR
Our Junior Choir will be having a rehearsal
together with the adult choir on Friday, December 19th. Please have the members at church
by 7:15pm for this rehearsal.
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UPCOMING TESTS
December 22-24
 Grade 4 Math Test
Tuesday, Dec. 23
 Math 5: Chapter 7 Test
Tuesday, December 23
 Math 6: Chapter 6 Test
Monday, December 22
INVITATION
Greetings! We have begun to
January 5-9
 Grade 3 Math Test
Monday, January 5
 Grade 3 Math Test
Friday, January 9
 Grade 3 WI History Test Week14 Friday, January 9
 Grade 4 Math Test
Friday, January 9
 Grade 4 WI History Test Week14 Friday, January 9
 Grade 7 Grammar Test Chapter
10 Friday, January 9
 8 Math Chapter 5 Test
Wednesday, January 7
 Grade 8 Grammar Test Chapter
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December 22-24
make preparations for the Manito-
 Grade 1 none
woc Lutheran High School Christmas
 Grade 2 none
Concert! The Lutheran High Christmas Concert has grown to be a
popular tradition for our students,
the area WELS family, and our
friends in the Manitowoc community.
 Grade 3 Final Test
Tuesday, December 23
 Grade 4 Final Test
Tuesday, December 23
 Grade 5 none
It is very clear that a big part of
UPCOMING TESTS
SPELLING UNITS
the tradition is the Lutheran Elementary School students joining the high
school choirs in the closing anthem
 Grade 6 none
 Grade 7 none
 Grade 8 none
of the Christmas Concert!
I am inviting your students to join
us for the MLHS Christmas Concert
at the Capitol Civic Centre. This
year’s concert will be held on Tuesday, December 23rd at 4:30 and
7:30pm.
The students are invited to sing
verse 1 of Silent Night with the
SPELLING UNITS
January 5-9
 Grade 1 Ruby in Her Own
Time Friday, January 9
 Grade 2 Rosa and Blanca
Friday, January 9
choirs. A recording of Night of the
 Grade 3 Pretest Week
Father’s Love by Pepper Choplin is
Tuesday, January 6
available from Mrs. K. if you would
 Grade 4 Pretest Week
like to hear it ahead of time. The
children will sing verse 1 with all of
the high school students on the last
verse.
Tuesday, January 6
 Grade 5 Spelling Review
Test (book test)
Friday, January 9
Please consider joining your
10 Friday, January 9
MLHS family in this special worship
Algebra 1 Test 13
opportunity. If you have any ques-
Friday, January 9
tions please speak to Mrs. Kuchenbecker.
Mr. Ungemach
 Grade 6 Spelling Review
Test (book test)
Friday, January 9
 Grade 7 Unit 18 Final Test
Friday, January 9
 Grade 8 Unit 18 Final Test
Friday, January 9
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CHRISMAS EVE SCHEDULE
SCRIP
In order to properly prepare for the
All scrip orders need to be to the
children’s Christmas Eve service, we
Scrip coordinators by 10:30am on Scrip Order
need to know if your child will be at-
Sundays.
tending both services. If your child is
Starting January 1st. Kwik Trip will change to
not attending both services, please
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send a note to your classroom teacher
so they can properly prepare. Thank
you in advance. Christmas Eve services will be held on Decem-
Next order dates:
January 11
ber 24th at 9AM and 7PM. All children should be at school by
January 25
8:30 that morning, and children should be lined up in the base-
February 8
ment of church by 6:45PM for the evening service. Reminder
there is no bussing to school or home from school on this date.
December 24th Schedule
8:30 – All children should be at school
9:00 – Christmas Eve Service
SPECIAL DATES
 December 19 Hot
Lunch
 December 19 Church
Band Rehearsal 6:30pm
10:00 – Kids Connection in the commons
 December 19 Junior Choir Rehearsal 7:15pm
10:15 – Exchanging of gifts in the commons
 December 20 Basketball at Brillion
10:30 – Christmas party in each individual classroom
 December 21 Christmas Concert 10:30am
Noon - Dismissal
KWIK TRIP MILK CABS & LABELS
Please save your milk caps and labels from milk from
 December 24 Christmas Eve Services 9am
and 7pm
 December 24 Noon Dismissal
 December 24 Candlelight Service 11pm
Kwik Trip. Barb Pischke has volunteered to
 December 26 No School
collect these and send them in. You may turn
 December 28 Worship Service 8am and
them into the library area of the church base-
10:30am
ment or the school office.
 December 29 No School
CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS
& BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION
 December 30 No School
Please continue to save your Campbell Soup
labels and Box Tops from General Mills products. You can turn them into the
school office or the library area of
the church basement.
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 December 31 No School
 December 31 New Year’s Eve Service 7pm
 January 1 No School
 January 4 Worship Service 8am and 10:30am
 January 5 School Resumes
COOKBOOKS
(They make great gifts)
We are offering the cookbooks for $5.00. If you would like any cookbooks, send a note to school of how
many cookbooks you would like along with the money (make checks out to Morrison Zion Church). Nancy
will get your order together and send it home with your child.
HOT LUNCH FOR SECOND HALF
The hot lunch program is planning on doing something a little different for the second half of the year. This is how it will
work each month starting with Kindergarten room. The kids
will be asked to write down what they think they would like to
have for the main meal for hot lunch. I will draw one name each month and the winner will be announced in
the newsletter along with the meal that they chose. Fruits and vegetables will be served at each lunch along
with dessert. I thought this would be something fun for the kids. If anyone has any questions please feel free
to contact me. Becky Zittlow
Prices will stay the same, there will be no refunds or transfers on punches that are not used. Grades 5K4th Grade $2.00 for each hot lunch taken ($16) and Grades 5-8 and adults $3.00 for each hot lunch taken
($24).
If you please would take the time to fill out the sheet for helping for hot lunch and return it by January
7th, that would be great
Dates that I came up with are as follows:
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Jan 16th- Chicken patty sandwiches, Mac and Cheese , fruit, salad and dessert.
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Jan 30th- Kindergarten room-winner, menu to be announced later.
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Feb 20th- First and Second grade room-winner, menu to be announced later.
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March 6th- - Chili and homemade sandwiches (choices of ham, cheese or turkey) fresh fruit and dessert.
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March 20th-Third and Fourth grade room-winner, menu to be announced later.
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April 10th-Fifth and Sixth grade room –winner, menu to be announced later.
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April 24th- Ravioli’s with Spaghetti sauce, garlic bread, salad, fruit and dessert.
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May 8th-Seventh and Eighth grade room-winner, menu to be announced later.
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May 22nd- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! This lunch will be free for all students and their parents. Menu
will be hamburgers, hot dogs, cheese tray, salad, fruit and ice cream sundaes for dessert.
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Hot Lunch RETURN BY JANUARY 7
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Hot Lunch is served on different Fridays throughout the year.
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Please fill out the form below and return to the school by January 7.
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If you know of grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, or neighbors that are interested in serving hot
lunch, please sign and return the form with their names.
_____ Yes, I can help on
Friday, January 16
_____ Yes, I can help on
_____ No, I cannot help
_____ No, I can not help
_____ Yes, I can help on
Name, email address, and
Friday, January 30
_____ No, I can not help
_____ Yes, I can help on
Friday, February 20
_____ No, I cannot help
HOT LUNCH
Friday, May 22
Few items on the hot lunch
program.
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the hot lunch card. It
phone number of person
would be pre paid. The
willing to help. Becky will
teachers would keep the
try to contact you by email
students cards with each
first.
of their names on in their
Signature of parent:
desks.
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_____ No, I cannot help
for 8 Lunches (second half
of the year)
Home Phone Number
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(second half of the year)
________________________
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Friday, March 20
Email Address:
Friday, April 10
_____ No, I cannot help
No punches will be carried
over.
_____ No, I can not help
_____ Yes, I can help on
5K – Grade 4: $2.00
($16.00) for 8 Lunches
Cell Phone Number
_____ Yes, I can help on
Grades 5th - 8th and
adults: $3.00 ($24.00)
_____ Yes, I can help on
Friday, March 6
We are continuing with
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There will be no refunds
for unused punches.
________________________
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If you run out of punches
you can purchase more
by contacting the office.
_____ Yes, I can help on
Friday, April 24
_____ No, I can not help
_____ Yes, I can help on Friday, May 8
_____ No, I can not help
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MISSION MONEY
Mission money is collected each
Wednesday morning at a joint devotion which is held in our school basement. For the
months of November and December the money collected will go towards Fox Valley Lutheran High School.
GRADES 7 & 8 NEWS
Accelerated Reader Top 3
1. Emily Cappelle
2. Leah Kuchenbecker
3. Hailey Witt
Accelerated Reader Top Standings
1. The Frost Biters 73.1
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
 We will continue to have Bible studies on Monday
nights at 7 p.m. We will meet on Monday, December
22nd, and will resume Bible studies afterwards on
2. Polar Plunging Polar Bears 71.6
3. The Santa Seals 57.0
4. Penguin Junkyard and Supply 30.1
Classroom Notes:
th
Monday, January 5 . Our current study is entitled “1
Our classroom is in need of
Peter – We Have a Living Hope!” We hope to see
more fun-sized candy bars, Jolly
everyone there. Spread the Word. Bring a friend!
Ranchers, and the like. If you
wish to donate (perhaps with
 Cookie Baking! On Monday, January 5th, the Youth
Group will be baking cookies after Bible study to
the after-Christmas sales), just drop off your donation
at school. Thank you!
The 7th and 8th graders have been given a new Math
send to our college students. We will need plenty of
hands to help make this a
project for Chapter 5. 8th grade projects are due
success. Please plan on
Wednesday, January 7th. 7th grade projects are due
helping out! Bring a
Monday, January 19th.
friend!
Thank you, parents, for all the hard work you have
put in helping the 7th and 8th graders learn their parts
 Advent Singing and Soup/
and songs for the Christmas Eve service.
Accelerated Reader points are due Friday, January
Sandwich Supper: On Wednesday, December 10th,
the Youth Group served the soup/sandwich meal
9 . 7th graders should accumulate 14 points and 8th
and sang in the evening service. Thank you to every-
graders 16 points.
one who helped make soup, desserts, or serve the
afternoon meal. It is greatly appreciated!
 Free Babysitting Night! On Saturday, December 13th, the Youth Group hosted a free babysitting night. Fourteen teens and 28 children participated in the event. Thanks to everyone for
making the event a success. Thank you also to
Thrivent for their generous donation.
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Additional class information can be found on the
classroom website: www.muchka.weebly.com
GRADES 5 & 6 NEWS
GRADES 3 & 4 NEWS
5-6 Science
Field Trip Notes
The fifth and sixth grade class will begin
Field trip notes are due on Mon-
working on their first hands-on science unit.
day, December 22nd with money.
The students will be studying floating and
Accelerated Reading
sinking through a series of hands-on labs.
Check in with the students to find out what
exciting things they are learning!
Points are due on December 22
with the pizza party on December
23. The winning team and those with at least 30 points will enjoy
pizza for lunch.
AR Points:
January
AR points for the month of December
will be due on Tuesday, December 23rd.
Students in 5th grade will need a total for 10
points with the points from November carrying over. Students in 6th grade will need a
total of 12 points with the points from No-
In January we begin a new reading challenge. For every 2
points the children earn through Accelerated Reading they will
get to pick a coupon for free food to an area restaurant. This
year we have coupons to the following:
 Culvers in Ashwaubenon
vember carrying
 Culvers in De Pere
over.
 Mc Donalds in De Pere
 Red Robin
Christmas Party:
The fifth and
sixth grade class
will have their
 Texas Roadhouse
 Pizza Ranch in Green Bay and Appleton
 Pizza Hut
Christmas party on Wednesday, December
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24th. Students are encouraged to bring in a
 Top point getters will receive a $10 gift card to Pizza Ranch in
snack that can be shared with the whole
class. I will provide something to drink for
the students.
Manitowoc
 Everyone that gets their goal for January and February will
also receive a free kids ticket to 6 Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL.
 Accelerated Reading Teams
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1.
Hyhper Happy Hippos 123.4
2.
The Crusaders 107.7
3.
Bullorillas 97.4
Top 3 Readers
1.
Peyton Cappelle 55.0
2.
Isabella Blauert 51.5
3.
Cody Hassemer 43.2
4K & 5K NEWS
Our stories for this week have been “Jesus Feds More
MLHS
♫ Christmas Concert at the Capitol
Than 5,000 People” and “Jesus Walks on the Water.” Our
Civic Center
story for the week of December 22nd will be “Jesus Shows
Tuesday, December 23rd - 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM
His Glory.” Our stories the week of January 5th will be
Save the date to Join us and REJOICE!
“Peter Tells Who Jesus Is” and “The Good Samaritan”. We
♫ Lakeshore Lutheran Youth Choir resumes rehears-
will also be learning more about the Christmas story dur-
als on Sunday, November 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the
ing our Circle Times. The children are also learning what
band room at MLHS. Any students in grades 4-8
the different Advent Candles mean.
are welcome to join us in pre-
The 5K class has been learning the letter O this week
paring for the Christmas concerts at the Capitol Civic Center
and next week. They continue to learn new words and
on Dec. 23. A full rehearsal
enjoy writing sentences and stories. In Math, we have
schedule is available under the
begun a new unit on measuring. Both classes have been
calendar tab at mlhslancers.org. Contact Mr.
counting to 50. The 5K Science unit has been on “Light
Wendt with any questions
and Color”. This week they learned about sorting colors
at jwendt@mlhslancers.org
and shadows. They will also be mixing colors and having
fun with mirrors.
The 4K class is learning the letter I this week. Insects
will help us remember the letter. We will review next
week and start the letter J in January. We are learning the
number 9 this week and number 10 in January.
Thank you to all the parents who are reading to their
children. Please keep it up!
We hope all of you have a special Christmas season with
your families!
♫ We have a full dress
rehearsal for the
Christmas concerts
at 1:00 p.m. on December 23. It would
be very helpful to have the Youth Choir present at
this rehearsal so that we have a full dress rehearsal
for the Christmas concerts at 1:00 p.m. on December 23. It would be very helpful to have the Youth
Choir present at that rehearsal so that they know
how/when/where to move during the concerts. If
at all possible, please excuse the choir members
from school that afternoon so they can attend. We
want to present God's Word in song to the community in the best, most professional way possible.
We hope this new rehearsal format will help us do
that.
MLHS JOB OPENINGS
MLHS has openings in it Business Office and is looking for
individuals with accounting and general office experience. Complete job descriptions are being determined,
but if you would like to be considered for openings as they
arise please download an application from the “Alumni/
Community” section of our website
(www.mlhslancers.org), submit along with a resume to
Scott Reinhard at Manitowoc Lutheran High School
by 1/2/15.
FVL
♫ FVL Choirs will present their Christmas concert on Sunday, December
21st at 4pm. The concert will be performed in the
Auditorium and is free and open to the public.
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ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Saturday, 12/20 = Basketball @ Brillion
11am = Girls B-team
Events Supervisor
Following you will find the Event Supervisor listed
for the Basketball events in January:
Saturday, 1/3 for basketball B-girls tournament @
12pm = Boys B-team
Wayside the Event Supervisor will be Julie
1pm = Girls A-team
Ossmann
2pm = Boys A-team
On Friday, 1/9 for basketball HOME vs. Wayside
Monday, 12/22 – No Practice
Tuesday, 12/23 – No Practice
Saturday, 1/3 – B-girls tournament at Wayside (times TBD)
Monday, 1/5 - B-boys 3:15-4:45
A-boys 4:45-6:15
Cheerleading from 5-6pm
Tuesday, 1/6 - B-girls 3:15-5 practice
A-girls 4:30-6 practice
Wednesday 1/7 - 4th grade 3:15-4:45 practice
5th-6th grade 4-5:30 practice
A-team 4:45-6:15 practice
the Event Supervisor will be Tim Pingel.
On Friday, 1/16 for basketball HOME vs. 1st German the Event Supervisor will be Tim Pingel.
On Saturday, 1/24 for basketball HOME vs. Newtonburg the Event Supervisor will be Tim Pingel.
Online Worker Schedule Sign Up and Concession Donations
Just a reminder that the Online worker schedule
and concession donation list need to be completed by December 20th. I will be calling families
who have not signed up after the December 20th
deadline. Please bring concession donations to
school by Saturday, December 20th. Thank you!
The coaches are looking to have a few optional
Thursday, 1/8 - A-girls 3:15-5 practice
open gyms over Christmas break. Coach Witt will
B-girls 4:30-6 practice
have open gyms on Monday, December 29th from
Friday, 1/9 – Basketball HOME vs. Wayside
5pm – B-girls
2:30-4pm and Wednesday, December 31st, from
2:30-4pm. All basketball kids are invited to attend.
Coach Edinger is also offering an optional open
6pm – B-boys
gym to work with the boys on some skills and drills
7pm – A-girls
on Monday, December 29th from 4-5:30pm. This is
8pm – A-boys
only for the boys who are in basketball.
GRADES 1-4 SAVE THE DATE
This January the Athletic Association will be putting on a basketball clinic for kids in
grades 1-4. The purpose is to help kids develop some basic basketball skills and develop a love and interest into the sport of basketball. The clinic will run on Saturday, January
10, 24th, and 31st from 9am-11am. A sign up sheet with more information will be sent home
with the students before Christmas. Come to one, or come to them all, but take advantage of
the opportunity to have fun and learn about basketball.
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Fostering Good Sportsmanship
The Need for Good Sportsmanship
John Churdar, Ed.D.
The late Vince Lombardi, former great coach of the Green Bay Packers
and the Washington Redskins, was famous for his statement, "Winning
isn’t the most important thing; it’s the only thing!" Shortly before he
died, he looked back at the quote and declared, "I wish I’d never said it.
I meant the effort. I sure didn’t mean for people to crush human values
and morality."
Yet many coaches on the youth-sport, high school, college, and professional levels have adopted a "win at any cost"
philosophy. Situation ethics abound as players and coaches are willing to do "whatever it takes to win." But the secular
philosophy of winning at any cost has no place in the Christian school. The athletic program of a Christian school is
probably the most visible part of the school in the community, and we need to strive to have the best possible testimony for the Lord. Good sportsmanship should have a higher priority than winning for the Christian school. I do not
mean to imply that winning isn’t important, but the testimony of those involved in the athletic program is more important than the win-loss record.
The Meaning of Sportsmanship
It has been said that good sportsmanship is the Golden Rule in action. We should treat others as we would like to be
treated. The Christian competitor should desire for his opponent what he desires for himself: a fair, hard-fought contest. He should play within the spirit as well as the letter of the rules. The desire to win, as important as it is, cannot
take precedence over honesty and principled action for the Christian. Fair play and ethical behavior should be evident
in every athletic contest, but especially between two Christian schools.
Edited from: https://www.bjupress.com/resources/articles/t2t/need-for-good-sportsmanship.php
What Is Good Sportsmanship?
Good sportsmanship is when teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials treat each other with respect. Kids learn
the basics of sportsmanship from the adults in their lives, especially their parents and their coaches. Kids who see
adults behaving in a sportsmanlike way come to understand that the real winners in sports are those who know how to
persevere and to behave with dignity — whether they win or lose a game.
Parents can help their kids understand that good sportsmanship includes both small gestures and heroic efforts. It
starts with something as simple as shaking hands with opponents before a game and includes acknowledging good
plays made by others and accepting bad calls gracefully.
Displaying good sportsmanship isn't always easy: It can be tough to congratulate the opposing team after losing a close
or important game. But the kids who learn how to do it will benefit in many ways.
Here are some suggestions on how to build sportsmanship in your kids:
Unless you're coaching your child's team, you need to remember that you're the parent. Shout words of encouragement, not directions, from the sidelines (there is a difference!).
Keep your comments positive. Don't bad-mouth coaches, players, or game officials. If you have a serious concern about
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the way that games or practices are being conducted, or if you're upset about other parents' behavior, discuss it privately with the coach or with a league official.
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After a competition, it's important not to dwell on who won or lost. Instead, try asking, "How did you feel you did during the game?" If your child feels weak at a particular skill, like throwing or catching, offer to work on it together before
the next game.
Applaud good plays no matter who makes them.
Set a good example with your courteous behavior toward the parents of kids on the other team. Congratulate them
when their kids win.
Remember that it's your kids, not you, who are playing. Don't push them into a sport because it's what you enjoyed. As
kids get older, let them choose what sports they want to play and decide the level of commitment they want to make.
Keep your perspective. It's just a game. Even if the team loses every game of the season, it's unlikely to ruin your child's
life or chances of success.
Look for examples of good sportsmanship in professional athletes and point them out to your kids. Talk about the bad
examples, too, and why they upset you.
Finally, don't forget to have fun. Even if your child isn't the star, enjoy the game while you're thinking of all the benefits
your child is gaining — new skills, new friends, and attitudes that can help all through life.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/sportsmanship.html
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Directions to Trinity, Brillion:
601 E National Ave.
920-756-3738
Driving Time: About 20 minutes
Left out of parking lot. Turn right on Z. Follow Z to Highway PP. Turn left on PP
into Brillion. Turn left on Hwy 10. Turn right on Long Lake Road. Take a right on
National Ave. The school will be located on the left.
NO PARKING
The county put up new No Parking signs on the East side of
PARENTS
We are asking that you supervise your children. It should
the road. These signs were put up for safety reasons when
not be the idea that you sit in the gym and watch the games
people are exiting our parking lot. Please be aware of these
while your children run all over the school without any super-
signs and tell your friends and relatives so no one gets a
vision. Please make your children sit in the gym with you at all
parking ticket! There is NO PARKING between the two
home and away games. If they need to go out please go with
signs. If the school parking lot is full, please use the church
them. Thank you.
parking lot and walk to the front doors of school on our
nicely new lit sidewalk!
HYMN 62
1. Joy to the world, the Lord is
come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let ev’ry heart prepare him room
And heav’n and nature sing,
And heav’n and nature sing,
And heav’n, and heav’n and nature
sing.
2. Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!
Let all their songs employ,
While fields and floods, rocks, hills,
and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
3. No more let sins and sorrows
grow
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make his blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as the curse is found.
4. He rules the world with truth and
grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of his righteousness
And wonders of his love,
And wonders of his love,
The faculty and staff would
like to like to thank everyone for
And wonders, wonders of his love.
their holiday well wishes, thoughts
and prayers this Christmas Season. It is truly appreciated.