PEACE SCHOOL NEWS
Peace Lutheran School 300 Lincoln Street Antigo, Wisconsin 54409
715-623-2209
www.peaceantigo.org
Peace Lutheran School News
February 3, 2012
300 Lincoln Street
Antigo, Wisconsin 54409
715-623-2209
www.peaceantigo.org
The faculty gathers daily for morning devotions and prays for the families of our school, including the faculty and staff. Please add them to your prayers as well.
February 6-10
Andrew (8) and Chris (8) Novak, Bobbie (4) and Billie (7) Novak, Elliott (3) and Noah (5) Orgeman, Kayleigh Parilek (2), Abigail Pennington (4K), Matthew Prince (3), Mr. Jeff Nielson (Lay Minister), Mrs. Jane Reineke (Grades 7 & 8 Teacher)
February 13-17
Bella Reimer (4K), Zach (6) and Anna (8) Reineke, Aaliah Rhode (4K), Alexis (3) and Ashley (8) Schmid, Jon (1) and Megan (5) Schmidt, Brandon Schultz (5), Mrs. Pam Siudak (5K Teacher), Mrs. Kathy Steger (Kitchen Assistant)
Dates to remember...
Sun. Feb. 5Chancel Choir (5-8) sings
@ 10:30 a.m.
Mon./Tues. Feb. 13 & 14 NO SCHOOL
Thurs. Feb. 16Student Talent Show
Sun. Feb. 19 Cherub Choir (5K-4) & 4K/5K Sings @ 10:30
Thurs. Feb. 23Ski Brule (Gr. 5-8)
SKI BRULE TRIP
There will be a meeting on February 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for anyone interested in going on the trip. By this day we will know the cost per person for the trip. At this meeting you will be able to fill out the forms needed for your child to go. You will also have a chance to ask any questions that you may have. Please remember that this is a 5th-8th grade trip and younger students will get their chance to go on this trip when they are in 5th grade.
GIRLS' BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT
Saturday, February 11
Peace Lutheran School Gym
Peace is hosting the A girls basketball tournament for the Lutheran Grade School league. If you are able to help with concessions, clock, books, or ticket sales please contact Mrs. Ahrens via e-mail: robin@peaceantigo.org or through the school office at 715-623-2200.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
SCRIP is available
in the office:
Mon. 10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Tues. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Fri. - 9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
PLS REGISTRATION BEGINS!!
Registration forms were mailed this week to all currently registered families. Please return registration forms for returning students as soon as possible.
We are also accepting registrations for our NEW PreK 3 program. We are very excited to be able to share God's love with area families with young children. (PreK3 will be held on T/TH mornings, from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. 4K will be held M/W/F from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Both programs will offer optional child care available in the afternoons.)
** If you need materials to share with another interested family, please call the school office or contact Barb Brown (b.brown@peaceantigo.org).
PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS...
A special event just for you!
How to prepare your child for school
For: Parents of 3, 4, 5 year old children
When: Thursday, February 23
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Peace
Fellowship Hall
** Childcare will be provided
BUILDING ON GOD'S LOVE
Watch as we share the AMAZING acts of love and service we see every day at PLS. We'll be building a wall with bricks highlighting some of the ways we see our students putting their faith into action. The "wall" is located outside of the school library/computer lab. Come and check out some of the ways our students live their faith every day!
Parents: While students will continue to follow current behavior expectations, this will replace the "white slip" program.
Second Quarter Awards
Perfect School
4K: Nick Bostwick, Kendra Caffero, Camren Gilbert, Bella Reimer, Maggie Slominski
5K: Timmy Mathey, Alli Musolff, Nick Klemann
Grade 1: McKenzie Zaverousky
Grade 2: Claire Musolff, Chesney Zaverousky
Grade 3: Kaleb Lenzner, Elliott Orgeman, Alex Stank, Mason Widener
Grade 4: Nathan Deep, Nick Luerssen, Bobbie Novak, Katie Siudak, Noah Musolff
Grade 5: Rebekah Engebretson, Brandon Schultz
Grade 6: Brianna Lenzner, Zach Morris, Zach Reineke, Sasha Widener
Grade 7: Christian Ackley, Morgan Cunningham, Lexi Klemann
Grade 8: Sam Manney, Andy Novak, Chris Novak, Anna Reineke, Jenny Siudak, Kassie Steger, Keely Steger, Angela Widener
Perfect Church
5K: Timmy Mathey
Grade 1: McKenzie Zaverousky
Grade 2: Chesney Zaverousky
Grade 4: Nathan Deep
Grade 5: Rebekah Engebretson, Aneka Kruse, Noah Orgeman
Grade 6: Dominick Mytas, Sasha Widener
Grade 7: Lauren Kruse
Grade 8: Sam Manney, Angela Widener
Honor Roll
Grade 5: Aneka Kruse, Jackie Moore Megan Schmidt
Grade 6: Autumn Ackley. Christian Kramer, Talon Gunderson, Gracie Lenzner
Grade 7: Morgan Cunningham, Lily Jensen, Lexi Klemann, Abby Luerssen, Janie Moore
Grade 8: Tabby DeNoyer, Colin Klemann, Zoe Lenzner, Andy Novak, Chris Novak, Jenny Siudak, Nick Stuckert
High Honor Roll
Grade 5: Royce Bauer, Will Brown, Rebekah Engebretson, Noah Orgeman
Grade 6: Brianna Lenzner, Zach Morris, Zach Reineke, Sasha Widener
Grade 7: Nikki Deep, Lauren Kruse
Grade 8: Nick Greening, Caleb Hunter, Anna Reineke
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR STUDENTS!
BoxTops for Education - Our next submission date for the 2011-2012 BoxTops for Education Program is February 24. All BoxTops submitted before that will be included in the check we receive in April. BoxTop for Education issues two checks per year to our school. Our December check was for over $800.00! Bring in all those ten cent BoxTops you've been storing so we can include them with this submission.
SPAGHETTI DINNER & TALENT SHOW
Date: Thursday, February 16
Time: Spaghetti Dinner (5:30-6:15 p.m.)
Talent Show: 6:30 p.m.
SIGN UP SHEETS ARE
DUE WED. FEB. 8!!
Mission News: Chapel February Money collected will assist families in Peru establish and maintain guinea pig farms. Each guniea pig cost approximaterly $4.00. So far we have enough money to purchase 44 guniea pigs.
SCRIP Challenge A portion of Scrip profits will be used to purchase PE/Sports equipment for PLS!! Consider helping us with your SCRIP order today!
February Focus: Gas and Grocery stores BP Gas, Draeger’s Gas, Kwik Trip, Shell, Butch’s Copps/Roundy’s, Lakeside Grocery, Walmart and Neva Grocery.
(Religion), Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic
At Peace Lutheran, religion, reading, language, and math are considered our “core” academic subjects. Every year we review what we can do to improve our academic content. Sometimes this means changing what text is used. We also look to find supplements (“add-ons”) to make a particular area one of our strengths. The faculty annually reviews our curriculum cycle to determine what area should next receive our focus. We recently decided to switch reading and math in our curriculum cycle because we feel math is a higher overall priority for this year’s annual review. We also use inservices to deal with topical studies like bullying and academic innovations to keep Peace’s program at the front of those found in Antigo.
It shouldn’t be surprising that one of the “calls” of education circles today is to “get back to the basics” or fundamentals. Many recent studies and more likely, your personal experiences, seem to show that things many of us identify as normal expected functions for young people can no longer be taken for granted. Simple math functions like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division once accepted as basic skills are no longer considered necessary in some general educations. Have you had a young person try to count change back for you lately? Many students no longer consider speaking and writing necessary skills. The “short cuts” people use in common communication have become standard errors in writing. Students find it more difficult to convey a thought and write a complete sentence. Newspapers share content at a fourth grade level so that the average reader can read them.
Finally, as general education seems to get “watered down,” we must demand that traditional standards of excellence be maintained. As Christians, we also have become the annoying exception rather than the rule. In a country founded on faith, it has become far more commonplace to find people pushing faith out of education rather than embracing the values that used to be the standard in America.
Mr. Kuske
Good Luck to the B Boys basketball team as they play in a tournament this weekend at Trinity, Wausau!
Save the Date:
3 on 3 Tournament
April 20-21
Peace Lutheran School News
January 19, 2012
300 Lincoln Street
Antigo, Wisconsin 54409
715-623-2209
www.peaceantigo.org
The faculty gathers daily for morning devotions and prays for the families of our school, including the faculty and staff. Please add them to your prayers as well.
January 23-27
Sam Manney (8), Timothy Mathey (5K), Dennen Mattmiller (8), Connor McCabe (1), Tim Miller (6), Jackie (5) & Janie (7) Moore, Pastor Scott Kruse, Mr. Kevin Kuske (Principal)
January 30 - February 4
Nathan Kolz-Moreno (2), Amelia Moreno (1) & Sophia Moreno (4K), Ben (3) and Zach (6) Morris, Anna Mosher (2), Allie (5K), Cole (3) and Alexis (5) Musolff, Claire (2) and Noah (4) Musolff, Dominick Mytas (6), Mrs. Janice Kuske (4K Teacher), Mrs. Holly Luerssen (Grades 3/4 Teacher)
Dates to remember...
Thurs. Jan. 19End of 2nd Quarter
Fri. Jan. 20NO SCHOOL
Tues. Jan. 24Report Cards sent home
Wed./Thurs. Jan. 25 & 26 Parent/Teacher conf.
(if scheduled)
Sun. Feb. 5Chancel Choir sings
Mon./Tues. Feb. 13 & 14 NO SCHOOL
Thurs. Feb. 16Student Talent Show
Thurs. Feb. 23Ski Brule (Gr. 5-8)
SKI BRULE TRIP
The date of the Ski Brule Trip is Thursday, February 23. This trip is for students in grade 5-8. Watch for more information coming home soon!
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
SCRIP is available
in the office:
Mon. 10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Tues. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Fri. - 9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Just for the Girls... Would you like to hear some awesome music, straight-talking messages, and have a ton of fun as you praise the Lord?
Saturday, March 10, we will be taking a bus to Dream on... The Revolve Tour sponsored by Women of Faith in Milwaukee. Cost is $86 per person, includes transportation and admission. Please sign up by Feb. 5 at the information center. Bring a friend or two! Peace has arranged for chaperones, but parents are welcome to join the fun. This event is for girls in grades 6-12. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Siudak @ 627-7654.
SPAGHETTI DINNER & STUDENT TALENT SHOW
Date: Thursday, February 16
Time: Spaghetti Dinner (5:30-6:15 p.m.)
Talent Show: 6:30 p.m.
Sign up information was sent
home TODAY!
HOMEWORK HELPS
As we begin the 3rd quarter, students tend to have more schoolwork and projects that become "homework." Here's some ideas to help!
WHAT'S THE POINT?
Independent practice is
important, not only to practice academic skills or review material, but it provides benefits in teaching important life skills such as:
• Following directions
• Independent work habits
- Time management
- Use of strategies
- Follow-through
- Responsibility
Keep in mind that you and your child are laying an important foundation that will guide his/her routines for years to come. Starting in early elementary school years, each child begins to establish habits for time management and task completion. Our goal is to help teach and firmly establish these life-long skills.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Important factors for 
completing homework
include:
1. Location (Consider noise level & distractions)
2. Materials and Supplies
3. Dedicated time for schoolwork
4. Organization for turning in
Take time to consider your household routine and how you can help your child be successful. Remember... it's THEIR homework to complete. Your job is to provide a place, a time, a routine, and limited support. (Adapted from the LDonline website)
Mission News: Chapel Jan/Feb mission project: "Caring across Continents: Peru" This is the Hearts for Jesus campaign this year in our North Wisconsin District. Money collected will assist families in Peru establish and maintain guinea pig farms.
Peace Matching Gifts.. We're almost there!!
Help fund any of 3 special projects at our church and school:
1) Continued updating of our school curriculum
2) Seed money for expansion of the early childhood ministry (We are beginning a 3 year old program next school year.)
3) Pay down on short term debt.
Funds given at this time to any of these 3 projects will be matched dollar for dollar up to a total of $10,000.
We are ONLY $1,200.00 away from meeting this challenge! Please consider helping us in response to the blessings God has given you.
SCRIP Challenge
We are kicking off a NEW SCRIP Challenge. This January and February, all general fund earnings from SCRIP gas and grocery sales will be used to purchase sports equipment for our school. Please remember that the General Funds account is what is left after your 50% is taken for tuition and 10% taken for missions. Please join us in earning as much money as we can for our school.
To help you gear up for spring break, in the months of March and April, all proceeds earned from travel (hotels) and restaurants will be added to the total. In May and June, we will focus on SCRIP from home improvement and décor. Please contact the office if you have questions.
January/Feburary Focus: Gas and Grocery stores
BP Gas, Draeger’s Gas, Kwik Trip, Shell, Butch’s Copps/Roundy’s, Lakeside Grocery, Walmart and Neva Grocery.
Peace Lutheran School News
January 6, 2012
300 Lincoln Street
Antigo, Wisconsin 54409
715-623-2209
www.peaceantigo.org
The faculty gathers daily for morning devotions and prays for the families of our school, including the faculty and staff. Please add them to your prayers as well.
January 9-13
Dani (8), Zach (5), and Emily (3) King, Colin (8), Lexi (7) and Nick (5K) Klemann, Christian (6) and Isaac (2) Kramer, Kaidin (2) and Korbin (5K) Krugel, Mrs. Jeanine Jacobs (Food Service Director), Pastor Dave Karolus (Lead Pastor)
January 16-20
Lauren (7), Aneka (5), and David (3) Kruse, Ryan Larson (8), Brianna (6) and Kaleb ( 3) Lenzner, Zoe (8) and Gracie (6) Lenzner, Abby (7) and Nick (4) Luerssen, Mr. Jack Kilsdonk (Congregational Giift Planner), Mrs. Delores Kohler (Music Teacher & Director)
Dates to remember...
Thurs. Jan. 19End of 2nd Quarter
Fri. Jan 20NO SCHOOL
Wed./Thurs. Jan. 25 & 26 Parent/Teacher conf.
* see note sent home today
Sun. Feb 5Chancel Choir sings
Mon./Tues. Feb. 13 & 14 NO SCHOOL
Thurs. Feb 16Student Talent Show
SPAGHETTI DINNER & STUDENT TALENT SHOW
It's almost time for our traditional student talent show. God has blessed our students with many gifts and the talent show is an opportunity to showcase their talents in music, acting/comedy, dance or hosting.
**NEW THIS YEAR** Students may also bring in a piece of arts or crafts they have completed at home for display. So... get working!
STUDENTS - Start thinking about individual or group acts you may want to share with us! More information will be coming home soon.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
SCRIP is available
in the office:
Mon. 10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Tues. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Fri. - 9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
SHINING THE LIGHT OF PEACE
We are pleased to announce, due to the wonderful support of our Peace families and surrounding community, our profits after expenses will total around $33,000. We cannot express our gratitude enough for the support of each and every person that made this event a success. In addition, we are excited to announce that we will be able to make over a $3,000 donation to the Community Health Foundation in an effort to give back to our community.
Peace Matching Gift Opportunity
Peace has again received a generous "above and beyond" matching gift opportunity. A member of Peace would like to encourage other members and friends of our congregation to consider a special gift at this time to help fund any of 3 special projects at our church and school:
1) Continued updating of our school curriculum
(Science and Reading)
2) Seed money for expansion of the early childhood ministry
3) Pay down on short term debt.
Funds given at this time to any of these 3 projects will be matched dollar for dollar up to a total of $10,000. If God has blessed you in such a way that you can make a special gift at this time, we thank you in advance for your continued support of our Lord's work through the ministries of Peace. Gifts can be labeled "special matching gift" and placed in the offering or turned into the school office at your convenience.
LITTLE THINGS CAN MAKE A
BIG DIFFERENCE!
Campbells Labels Update:
So far this school year, we sent in 13,443 points. These points will be redeemed for art supplies, p.e. equipment, and other school supplies. Thank you to everyone who collects Campbells labels. Keep collecting those labels! Updated product lists are available outside the school office and at the information center.
Box Tops for Education - Keep those Box Tops coming in! In December we received a check for $854.70 for our fall submission! Great Job! The money that comes in through Box Tops is used for the library and AR (Accelerated Reader). Each Box Top is worth $0.10 for the school. Did you know that since 2002 we have been able to raise over $6,000 for our school? Questions? Go to www.boxtops4education.com to find out more information, or just look for the Box Top stamp on products you currently use - clip the stamp, and bring it in - automatic $0.10! Keep up the great work!
Using "Goodsearch"
We would like to thank all of you who have used "Goodsearch" as a search engine throughout the past year. As a result we have received a check for $159, which is double the amount from last year! This money is used for upgrading our school textbooks. It may not seem like a lot, however every little bit helps! For more information on using "Goodsearch" as your search engine, please visit www.goodsearch.com and choose Peace Lutheran Church and School (Antigo WI) as your designated charity or contact Nikki at n.heinzen@peaceantigo.org.
Mission News: Chapel Offerings
November update: We were able to collect over 400 non-perishable food items and $110 for the Faith United Food Pantry.
December update: The change war was very close. Winning by just $2.50-- the girls! Thank you families for your generous donations. We were able to give AVAIL 54 games to use in their program.
Jan/Feb mission project: "Caring across Continents: Peru" This is the Hearts for Jesus campaign this year in our North Wisconsin District. Money collected will assist families in Peru establish and maintain guinea pig farms
Student Advisory Group Elected
Starting this January students in grades 5th – 8th will have the opportunity to let their voices be heard. Once a month, students will meet with Mr. Kuske to assist with designating and promoting chapel missions offerings, promoting school spirit and choosing and promoting school-wide community service. The students volunteered to be on this board and were then voted on by their fellow classmates. Their terms are for one school year.
Members of the Student Advisory Committee are:
5th grade Aneka Kruse and Will Brown
6th grade Gracie Lenzner and Zach Reineke
7th grade Lauren Kruse and Billie Novak
8th grade Chris Novak and Andy Novak
What’s in a New Year?
Every year as the world moves forward into the start of a new year, people plot and plan about what they are going to do to improve the upcoming year. There is nothing wrong with trying to improve. Changing what we do or how we try to meet a goal tells us a little about how usually our intent is good but the end result sometimes “gets lost” in the process as the new year unfolds. Often times, by the time the next New Year comes around we ask ourselves when we failed to meet our New Year’s resolutions.
Contrast all this change with the consistency that we find in our Lord. We know that He will never leave us “hanging” but instead He is with us whenever we call upon Him. God’s rules remain the same throughout our lives. He declares what is right and wrong and “sticks with” what He has said.
While God’s law constantly points to our guilt, which isn’t a good feeling for anyone, His rules don’t change as time passes. What does comfort us is the forgiveness that is equally given to us at no cost. All we need to do is to confess our need and ask for God’s help. Mr. Kuske