Jeremy May, Pastor Sunday Services: 8:30, 11:00 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Church: 580-762-1111 www.flcspc.com
David Birnbaum, Principal School: 580-762-9950 website: flspc.org On-line pay: http://flspc.org/resources.html E-mail: lutheransecretary@yahoo.com Child Care: 580-762-1124 FastDirect: fastdir.com/flcspc
Sola Gratia, Sola Fide,
Sola Scriptura
December 5, 2018
CARDINAL CHATTER 12/6 12/6 12/10 12/11 12/11 12/11 12/13 12/14 12/16
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2 – 5 to Cowley College “Elf” FLS @ Newkirk, 4, 5, 6 (JV G&B, VG) Band Concert, 2:15, First Lutheran FLS @ Shidler, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 Last Day to sign up for Christmas Break Daycare Band Concert, 7:00, St. Mary’s FLS @ West, JV & V, 4, 5, 6, 7 6th Grade Tournament K-5th Christmas Program, 6:30 p.m., FLC Sanctuary (K-5th meet in the Fellowship Hall at 6:15)
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Middle School Christmas Musical, 6:30 p.m., FLC Sanctuary 12/18 Last Day, 1st Semester 12/19-1/2 Christmas Break 1/3/19 Classes Resume 1/9 Ponca City Chess Club at FLS; 4-5:30, ECE Basement (see below) 1/23 Ponca City Chess Club at FLS; 4-5:30, ECE Basement
GROWing leaders at FIRST: “God calls parents to lead their children…focusing on three key words: modeling; management; and memories.” (The Maxwell Leadership Bible) And now, it’s time for the CARDINAL Shout Out (actually WHISPER OUT) to those students in our classes that are a pleasure to have in class because they are quiet, respectful listeners. 2nd Grade – Trie Barnard & Triton Muchmore 3rd Grade – Kinley Brown & Readyn Free 4th Grade – Halleigh, Adyn, Kelby, Izzy, Holly 5th Grade - Lauren King & Lauren Zimmerman
GIFT CARDS!!!: Whether you give them as gifts, or use them to do your OWN shopping, please come by the school office and purchase some gift cards. The participating retailers sell the cards to the school at a discount, we sell them to you at face value, and the profit is a fundraiser for the school! Also, we have $100 in SEARS Gift cards that we would like to sell. The reorganizing doesn’t affect our local SEARS, and they are definitely still taking the Scrip Cards…so…if you are doing some shopping there, please stop by the office and purchase some cards to use while you are there. KINDERGARTEN-5TH GRADE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – Mrs. Schelp: K-5th grade students will be participating in the First Lutheran Christmas program on Sunday, December 16 at 6:30pm. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall (the old sanctuary, up the ramp) at 6:15. Students should dress in nice church clothes. We are counting on all students to be involved as we lift our voices in praise of the Newborn King. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. MIDDLE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: We know, it has moved several times, but the Middle School Christmas Musical is set for Monday, December 17 at 6:30 in the First Lutheran Church Sanctuary! Please come support and encourage our middle school; they look forward to sharing their story with you! COLLECTING PONCA CITY SANTA BUCKS: First Lutheran is collecting the Santa Shops Ponca 1st tickets that are given out at participating local businesses each time you make a purchase during the Christmas season. If you are willing to donate yours to the school, please drop them by the school on or before December 17th. THE CHESS CLUB RETURNS! The Ponca City Chess Club at First Lutheran School is back starting in January; they will meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 4pm-5:30pm in the basement of the Early Childhood Building. We invite -1-
you to come and bring a friend! The club is open to all students in Ponca City, grades 1st through 12th. All levels of experience are welcome! The club is in need of additional adults who can play to pair up with children in attendance. Considerable thanks to our Sponsors who made a donation to last years’ First Lutheran PTL/School Fundraising Auction of at least $500 for the Silver Level, and at least $50 for our Bronze Level. Please be sure to stop by and thank these businesses for supporting YOUR First Lutheran PTL: SILVER Sponsor: Kelly Campbell and Family Vision Care of Ponca City, 1619 North 5th Street, (580) 762-5700 Martin, Jean, and Jackson—Attorneys at Law, 1324 East Grand Street, (580) 765-9967 Auto Intintions/Brett Brown, 411 E. Hartford, 580-762-5283; autointintentions@sbcglobal.net Bronze $50 – 499 - Name/Business weekly in Chatter for rest of Spring 2018, Silver $500 – 999 - Name/Business weekly in Chatter for the Fall of 2018
PRINCIPAL – Mr. Birnbaum: JESUS is the reason for this season. PLEASE don't forget CHRIST this Christmas because of all hustle and bustle of "life." Take time to worship and pray. Join our K-5th Christmas Program on Sunday Dec. 16 and/or the Middle School Program on Monday - Dec. 17 both at 6:30 p.m. DAYCARE – Ms. Heidi: Welcome back I hope everyone enjoyed their break!!! Daycare signup sheets are out for Christmas break. THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS TUESDAY DECEMBER 11TH. Please sign up for each day that you will need childcare. Please take note that there are several pages with different dates. We will need at least 20 children to be open. If we reach 20 students for some days, but not others, we will only be open on the individual days that we have 20 students signed up. Any questions, please contact daycare staff or myself. Hope everyone has a blessed week!!! PRE-SCHOOL – Mrs. Herard: The season of Advent is here. The waiting and anticipation of celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus. The simple faith and joy of 3-year-olds is a wonderful experience. This month we will be learning about the meaning of some of the symbols of Christmas, beginning this week with the star and candy canes. Our letter is "M". We will have SHOW and TELL THURSDAY! Notes regarding the Christmas party, gift exchange, and a reminder if you signed up to bring anything will be in backpacks. Our work on patterns, opposites, and letter sounds is going well! Work on birthdays and full names still needs some help but we will get there! Blessings! PRE-SCHOOL – Mrs. Colvin: Happy December! Our class party will be coming up soon. It will be Tuesday the 18th at 10:15. Our letter this week is M and we will be learning about stars and Christmas! Have a great week! PRE-KINDERGARTEN – Mrs. Kelly: Book orders were due today, you can still order online tonight. Books will be here before Christmas break and make great Christmas presents. Our combined PreK class Christmas party will be on Tuesday, December 18th at 2:00. Look for the note in folders today. Our Bible words this week are, My Spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:47 We are finishing our F, D, and H letter cluster this week. Have a Blessed Week! PRE-KINDERGARTEN – Mrs. Heitman: Congratulations to all the FLS basketball teams for their success at their tournaments this past weekend! Our class has been working hard on learning letters, but that can't stop at school. Letters are everywhere around us! When you're out with your kiddos or even at home looking at the cereal box, search for letters together. You'd be amazed how much just that little bit will improve their letter recognition (and build their love for reading!). Thank you to everyone who has ordered books through our class Scholastic account! I've earned some great new books for our classroom through your support! This Friday is show and tell! Look for your letter about our Christmas party in your child's folder today. Our Bible words this week are "My spirit rejoices in God my Savior" Luke 1:47. KINDERGARTEN – Mrs. Miller: I would like to thank all the parents that made our trip to see "Elf" such a wonderful adventure. We will have show & tell this Friday the 7th. Our class Christmas party will be on December 18th at 2:30 pm in the afternoon. We will have a gift exchange with a $5.00 limit. Boys please bring a wrapped boy gift and girls please bring a wrapped girl gift. Please put “From (your child's name)” on the gift. Parents you are all welcome to come to the party! Thank you and have a wonderful week! FIRST GRADE – Mrs. Birnbaum: Memory verse for Friday is Matthew 28:19 - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Thank you parents for helping and driving to our field trip. I know that this is a very busy time of year and we only have a few weeks left, but please make sure that you are keeping up with the reading homework. We are learning a lot of new phonic skills that need to be practiced at home. Our classroom Christmas Party will be on Tue, Dec. 17 at 2:15. Girls can bring a girl present and boys a boy present. The cost is around $7-$10. Please mark on the present who the gift is FROM. I will be out on Friday, -2-
Ms. Rachelle Oswalt will be the sub. Please make plans to join us on Sun, Dec. 16 (6:30) for the K-5th Christmas Program! Happy Birthday to Alyzabeth Engle today (12/5). SECOND GRADE – Mrs. Powell: Happy Advent! We're busy preparing our hearts and minds for the birth of our Savior! And we're extremely excited! Remember that our trip to Cowley County College to The Elf is Thursday, December 6. We'll leave FLS at 9:00 and return by lunch time. Our class Christmas party will be December 18. We will have a gift exchange. The boys may bring a boys' gift and the girls may bring a girls' gift, each in the $10 range. Blessings as you busily prepare to welcome Jesus! THIRD GRADE – Mrs. Steichen: Brr...... It is a cold one. Please make sure your child comes with a jacket. At lunch recess they are able to go outside if they wish. This week: Spelling and Memory due on Friday. Memory is the 6th Commandment and its meaning. Reading: We will be finishing up How to Eat Fried Worms. The kids have loved it. We will be watching the movie and eating worm treats on Friday. Math: We will have one more test before the end of the quarter. We took a fact test this week; we did not do well. I am going to start doing them weekly. We need to do better on our facts. Social Studies: We are having a great time traveling the world and learning about Christmas traditions in different countries. Science: We are moving along on matter. We have some hands on activities coming up. A.R. We are closing in on the quarter; some of us have already made our goals. Let's get everyone to their goal! Book Reports: Due next week!! Let me know if you have any questions. Play: Remember tomorrow we go see Elf. We are leaving here by 9. Have a wonderful week!! Tuesday, December 18th at 2:30 p.m. Please bring a $10 gift. Boys please bring a boy gift, and girls please bring a girl gift. FOURTH GRADE – Mrs. Sibley: WOW! It is really cold outside! Make sure we are dressed properly for winter weather. Please continue to send in chapel offering of canned food. Let’s share with those that need our help. If you did not send in a family picture by today; please send it in the in the morning on photo paper not copy paper, it will not work the best. It cannot be returned the same way, it will be altered. Children cannot begin this project without their family picture. Please look in the last Friday Letter for information on our CHRISTmas party and exchange. Peace as we show Love to the people that Christ has placed in our lives. FIFTH GRADE – Mrs. Schatte: Thanks to all who drove on our field trip today. We really appreciate you! Please see my FD Bulletin Board for tests this week. Please encourage your child to continue to try their hardest. Some of us are not focused and grades show it. It's an exciting time of year, but it is so important to stay focused while at school. Blessings on your week. I know families today are going in many different directions. I wish for you endurance and God's peace as you go about your busy lives.
MIDDLE SCHOOL Wednesday’s, 3:30 – 4:30, MathCounts & Friday’s during study hall Wednesday’s, 5:30 – 7:00, Youth night in the gym! (details below) YOUTH: Youth Group Christmas party. Sunday, Dec. 16, 4-7 in the youth house. We'll have dinner (various kinds of grilled cheese, tomato soup, and salad), watch movies, make/eat cookies; grab a friend and come join us! "FLY" NIGHT TONIGHT! in the gym! Middle school through high school students are welcome to join us for some fun and fellowship! We will meet each Wednesday evening from 5:30-7 in the FLS gym. Parents are invited to join our 5:30 Bible study during this time. Hope to see you all there, and bring a friend or two!! Mrs. Harbeson: Hello, Everyone! I hope you're doing well and enjoying the Christmas season! I'm glad to have all our Kansas City travelers back home and safe. The 6th grade class will be celebrating Christmas with a party on Tuesday, December 18. The class has opted to bring money for a pizza lunch. The cost is $2 per slice. (I will bring soda.) We will also be watching a movie, eating Christmas goodies, and having a gift exchange. If you would like to participate in the gift exchange, please purchase a gift (boys buy boy gifts, girls buy girl gifts), wrap it, and label it "boy" or "girl." The max amount to spend is $10. You may begin bringing your gifts anytime and placing them under the class Christmas tree. You do not have to participate in the gift exchange if you don't wish to. With only about two weeks left of the second quarter, things are beginning to wind down. The last day I will accept any kind of missing or late work is Thursday, December 13. After that date, "0's" will remain "0's." Do your best to get everything handed in! On Friday, December 15, all classes will be grading their language binders. If for some reason you are leaving early for Christmas Break, you MUST give me your folder before you leave. Please remember that folders are a test grade and if you don't turn it in before you leave, you will receive a "0" for a test grade. Please don't let that -3-
happen! To see upcoming assignment, quiz, and test dates, please check out my webpage at harbolanguage.blogspot.com. That's all for now! Blessings on the rest of your week! Mrs. Hanson: The home stretch! Only 2 more weeks in 1st semester, which is plenty of time to raise grades or keep them up. The major event that will have a huge effect of grades will be the comprehensive science final. Each class will take a final that covers all material learned during 1st semester. We will review and study together plenty in class, but studying will need to be done at home as well. Previous tests, reviews, and vocabulary are the best study tools to use. Our Christmas program has been rescheduled for Dec. 17. We will have a school day performance and an evening performance, during which ALL middle school students will participate. The last day any late work will be accepted is next Wednesday. After this date, no late work will be accepted, graded, or added to the grade book. Ms. Pacey: Welcome to December! This quarter is flying by. Last Friday we were setting up for the Christmas Market, so I cancelled the work day for musical props. Instead, we will work this Friday from 3:30-4:30. We are using Friday to test out one of the cool resources I have learned about in Tec21. We are going to do an online escape room in each class to review what we have learned so far. Let’s make it a great week! Mr. Covert: We’re in December! I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy as we’re getting into that time of year with bugs going around. We’re continuing on in our classes. 8th grade is looking at the social situation in America prior to the Civil War, with the war itself soon. 7th grade is working their way through Western Europe. As for 6th grade, we’re studying ancient India, seeing the contributions they made to the world. I pray that God continues to bless our school family as we work our way through this quarter and continue on in this Advent season. Blessings on your week!
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