Did You Know!

• Mid-quarter Reports go home on Wednesday, February 28.
• National Lutheran Schools Week is coming up Sunday, March 4 through Saturday, March 10. We will have a number of special events to celebrate NLSW including: NLSW-Sunday/Staff Recognition on March 4. Those teachers and staff members celebrating an anniversary will be recognized and there will be a reception between services. Science Fair projects will be put up on Tuesday, March 6 and will judged that evening. The EGLS Science Fair will be open for public viewing on Wednesday, March 7 from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, March 8 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Projects must be down by Thursday after school. We will also celebrate Visitor’s Day on Wednesday, March 7 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Parents, grandparents, family members are invited to join us for chapel and then to visit the classrooms the rest of the morning. We also invite you to join us for lunch that day but you will need to make a reservation so Mrs. Mies will know how much food to prepare.
• Each school family has been asked to decorate a “sun page” for National Lutheran Schools Week. Please complete your family’s “sun page” and return it to school on Monday 2-26. Thank you for your participation in this all school project.
• Family Education Night for the parents of students in grades 5 and 8 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13 starting at 6:30 p.m. At this meeting the classroom teacher will cover the Family Education curriculum materials that will be used in the classroom as well as answer any questions you might have. Please put this important date on your calendar.
• Mrs. Weymier has ordered a supply of display boards for student science fair projects. They are a tri-fold style, measuring 24” in the center and 12” on each wing. Height is 32”. The display boards are white and cost $2.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing a display board from Mrs. Weymier, put your money in an envelope marked with your child’s name, grade and the words “Science Fair Board”. Mrs. Weymier will send the board home with the student.
• Girls Volleyball for girls in grades 7 and 8 will begin the week of March 5 with a practice on Monday, 3/5 from 3:45 until 5:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, March 8 from 3:45-5:00. The MLESAA positioning day for 7/8 girls is on Friday, March 9 starting at 4:00 p.m. at Milwaukee Lutheran High School.
• Lent began on Ash Wednesday, February 21 so be sure to include time during Lent for midweek services. Pastor Myers chapel message for Ash Wednesday is on our Web page www.egl.org under Sermon Audio Files, Past Sermon Audio Files.

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• Parent Teacher Conferences are on Monday, February 19. There are no classes that day.
• Students need to be dressing appropriately for outdoor recess – hats, gloves, and boots. Recess is outside unless the wind chill is below 0°.
• Students will not be at school on Monday, 2-12 and Monday, 2-19. What a perfect time to do some extra work on your SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT!! Remember, completed projects should arrive at school on Tuesday, March 6 between 8:05am and 6:00pm.
• Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, February 21. This year on Ash Wednesday we will be asking the students to take a few minutes before chapel and think about a sin that they would like to confess. They will then write that sin on a slip of paper and during chapel will take the paper forward and hang it on a cross as a symbol of our giving our sins to Christ who has died for those sins. There will also be an imposition of ashes for those students who choose to participate.
• Ash Wednesday Services at EGL will be at 7:45 a.m. Imposition of Ashes, 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Mid-quarter Reports go home on Wednesday, February 28.
• Martin Luther High Enrollment: At this time, Martin Luther High School is processing enrollments for the 2007-2008 school year. Eighth grade students planning on attending Martin Luther should have their registration form in the school office, so they can be scheduled for freshman programming on February 19, 26, or March 5.

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• The 5/6 boys play this evening at 6:30 p.m. in the opening round of the 32^nd annual Spirit Tournament. The 5/6 girls lost their opening round game to Our Redeemer and will play First Immanuel on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Go Wildcats!
• There is no school on Monday, February 12 designated as Winter Break.
• Yearbook order forms are due back in the office by Tuesday, February 13. You also received your sign-up sheet for Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday, February 19 these sheets are also due back in the office by Tuesday, February 13. This conference is for all middle school students not by request.
• Group Pictures for music, sports, and other group activities will be taken on Thursday, February 15.
• The order forms for the 2006-2007 yearbook went home. The form and your payment need to be sent back into the school office by Tuesday, February 13. Additional forms are available.
• Martin Luther High Enrollment: At this time, Martin Luther High School is processing enrollments for the 2007-2008 school year. Eighth grade students planning on attending Martin Luther should have their registration form in the school office, so they can be scheduled for freshman programming on February 19, 26, or March 5.
• Mrs. Weymier has ordered a supply of display boards for student science fair projects. They are a tri-fold style, measuring 24” in the center and 12” on each wing. Height is 32”. The display boards are white and cost $2.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing a display board from Mrs. Weymier, put your money in an envelope marked with your child’s name, grade and the words “Science Fair Board”. Mrs. Weymier will send the board home with the student once the shipment arrives at school.
• Students will not be at school on Monday, 2-12 and Monday, 2-19. What a perfect time to do some extra work on your SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT!! Remember, completed projects should arrive at school on Tuesday, March 6 between 8:05am and 6:00pm.

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• The Spirit Tournament is next week! If you know of a restaurant or business that would be willing to donate a gift certificate for the Big Shot contest again let Mrs. Tesch know or contact the school office. There is also a sign-up board in the downstairs hallway for volunteers to sign-up to work at the tournament.
• Please put Friday, May 18 on your calendar, the date of our annual EGLS Golf Outing/Auction. Information will be coming home soon on sponsorships and donations to the auction. We are also looking someone to serve as co-chair of the auction and work on the golf outing. If you are interested please contact Ron Hessenthaler or Cheryl Alles.
• February 5-9 is Spirit Week. We will have a different theme each day to encourage the students to show their spirit and support our teams. Monday, 2/5 will be Pajama Day, Tues. 2/6 will be Hat/Cap day. Wed. 2/7 will be Dress-up Day, and Thurs. 2/8 will be School Spirit Day. There will be a Pep Rally to support our teams on Thursday, 2/8 at 2:30 p.m. and we will have a special pom routine by some of our 3rd and 4th grade girls.
• The order forms for the 2006-2007 yearbook went home. The form and your payment need to be sent back into the school office by Tuesday, February 13. Additional forms are available.
• Martin Luther High Enrollment: At this time, Martin Luther High School is processing enrollments for the 2007-2008 school year. Eighth grade students planning on attending Martin Luther should have their registration form in the school office, so they can be scheduled for freshman programming on February 19, 26, or March 5.
• There is no school on Monday, February 12 designated as Winter Break.
• Mrs. Weymier has ordered a supply of display boards for student science fair projects. They are a tri-fold style, measuring 24” in the center and 12” on each wing. Height is 32”. The display boards are white and cost $2.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing a display board from Mrs. Weymier, put your money in an envelope marked with your child’s name, grade and the words “Science Fair Board”. Mrs. Weymier will send the boards home with the students once the shipment arrives at school. The Science Fair will be held March 6-7-8, 2007

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• All 5^th – 8^th grade science fair entrance forms should have been turned in to Mrs. Weymier today Friday, January 26, 2007.
• Grades 5-8 will attend the Milwaukee Symphony Youth Concert on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Students should wear choir attire to school that day. We will leave shortly after chapel and return in time for lunch.
• The Spirit Tournament is only two weeks away! Forms have come home asking for your help with finding sponsors for the tournament book or businesses to donate prizes for the Big Shot contest. If your company might be interested or you know of a company that would be interested in placing an ad in the tournament book, please contact Mrs. Tesch. If you know of a restaurant or business that would be willing to donate a gift certificate for the Big Shot contest again let Mrs. Tesch know or contact the school office. There is also a form for parents to sign-up as volunteers at the tournament.
• Please put Friday, May 18 on your calendar, the date of our annual EGLS Golf Outing/Auction. Information will be coming home soon on sponsorships and donations to the auction. We are also looking someone to serve as co-chair of the auction and work on the golf outing. If you are interested please contact Ron Hessenthaler or Cheryl Alles.
• This year the Spirit Tournament is Feb. 8-11, so we have designated February 5-9 as Spirit Week. We will have a different theme each day to encourage the students to show their spirit and support our teams. Monday, 2/5 will be Pajama Day, Tues. 2/6 will be Hat/Cap day. Wed. 2/7 will be Dress-up Day, and Thurs. 2/8 will be School Spirit Day. There will be a Pep Rally to support our teams on Thursday, 2/8 at 2:30 p.m. and we will have a special pom routine by some of our 3rd and 4th grade girls. Watch for more details.
• The order forms for the 2006-2007 yearbook went home. The form and your payment need to be sent back into the school office by Tuesday, February 13. Additional forms are available.
• Martin Luther High Enrollment: At this time, Martin Luther High School is processing enrollments for the 2007-2008 school year. Eighth grade students planning on attending Martin Luther should have their registration form in the school office, so they can be scheduled for freshman programming on February 19, 26, or March 5.

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• The second quarter ends on Thursday, January 18. Report cards will go home on Wednesday, January 24.
• There is no school Friday, January 19. The teachers will be taking part in an in-service here at EGLS on that day.
• The EGLS Open House for this year is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Families may visit anytime during the day, but teachers will be available from 4:00-7:00 p.m. We have posters available if you would be willing to display one in your business or lawn signs if you would be willing to put one up in front of your home. If you know of any families seeking a Christian education for their child, please encourage them to stop by.
• All 5^th – 8^th grade science fair entrance forms need to be turned in to Mrs. Weymier by Friday, January 26, 2007.
• Please put Friday, May 18 on your calendar, the date of our annual EGLS Golf Outing/Auction. Information will be coming home soon on sponsorships and donations to the auction. We are also looking someone to serve as co-chair of the auction and work on the golf outing. If you are interested please contact Ron Hessenthaler or Cheryl Alles.
• The Spirit Tournament is only three weeks away! Forms will be coming home to ask for your help with finding sponsors for the tournament book or businesses to donate prizes for the Big Shot contest. If your company might be interested or you know of a company that would be interested in placing an ad in the tournament book, please contact Mrs. Tesch. If you know of a restaurant or business that would be willing to donate a gift certificate for the Big Shot contest again let Mrs. Tesch know or contact the school office. There is also a form for parents to sign-up as volunteers at the tournament.

 

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· The second quarter ends on Thursday, January 18. Report cards will go home on Wednesday, January 24.
· There is no school Friday, January 19. The teachers will be taking part in an in-service here at EGLS on that day.
· The EGLS Open House for this year is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Families may visit anytime during the day, but teachers will be available from 4:00-7:00 p.m. We have posters available if you would be willing to display one in your business or lawn signs if you would be willing to put one up in front of your home. If you know of any families seeking a Christian education for their child, please encourage them to stop by.
· All 5^th thru 8^th grade students received an information packet regarding the EGL Science Fair. The dates of this year’s fair are March 6-8, 2007. Mrs. Weymier has encouraged students to think about project ideas over the Christmas break. Ask family and friends for suggestions.
· Results of the Geography Bee and Spelling Bee are listed in the Praise Corner on page 6.
· Good luck to our 5-6 girls basketball team and our 7/8 boys team as they participate in the Grace Shootout and Our Redeemer Tournament respectively. The boys play their first game tonight at 7:10 p.m. Please note the 5/6 boys and 7/8 boys play at Beautiful Savior on Monday, January 15. 5/6 boys play at 4:30 and 7/8 boys play at 5:30. The newsletter calendar was incorrect.

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*Christmas Vacation this year runs from December 22 through January 2. Classes resume on Wednesday, January 3.
*Put Friday, January 5 on your calendar for the 2006-2007 EGLS Spelling Bee. The Grade 3-4 bee will start at 1:00 p.m. in the CLC with the 5-8 bee to follow at approximately 1:45. Parents are invited to join us for this special event. The winner of the school bee will represent EGLS at the Elmbrook District Bee on Wednesday, January 17 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.
*Then on Wednesday, January 10 the 2006-2007 Geography Bee will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the CLC. This will involve students in grades 5-8 who have been chosen by preliminary rounds conducted in the classrooms. Parents are also welcome to join us for this event.
*The EGLS Open House for this year is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Families may visit anytime during the day, but teachers will be available from 4:00-7:00 p.m. If you know of any families seeking a Christian education for their child, please encourage them to stop by.
*All 5^th thru 8^th grade students received an information packet today regarding the EGL Science Fair. The dates of this year’s fair are March 6-8, 2007. Mrs. Weymier has encouraged students to think about project ideas over the Christmas break. Ask family and friends for suggestions.
*The 5/6 boys basketball team will practice on Wednesday, December 27 and Friday, December 29 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The 7/8 boys will practice on Thursday, December 28 from 6:15-7:45 p.m.

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*The middle school Geography Bee will be held on Wednesday, January 10^th at 9:30 AM in the CLC. Congratulations go to the 2006 Geography Bee participants: eighth grade will be represented by Ryan Browne, Jenna McMiller, Charlie Ewert, and Tiana Fleischman; seventh grade will be represented by Anthony D’Agostino and Drake Schilz; sixth grade will be represented by Austin Hoeg and Matt Foster; and fifth grade will be represented by Patrick Thelen. Congratulations and good luck to you all. Parents are welcome to join us for this event.
*The EGLS Open House for this year is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Families may visit anytime during the day, but teachers will be available from 4:00-7:00 p.m. If you know of any families seeking a Christian education for their child, please encourage them to stop by.
*All 5^th thru 8^th grade students received an information packet today regarding the EGL Science Fair. The dates of this year’s fair are March 6-8, 2007. Mrs. Weymier has encouraged students to think about project ideas over the Christmas break. Ask family and friends for suggestions.
*PTL Movie Night: Join us Friday, January 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for Family Movie Night. The film this year is the Disney movie Cars and there is no admission charge. There will be a concessions available and if you bring in 10-Box Tops for Education, Campbell’s labels, Kemp’s caps, or McDonald’s receipts or combination of these you will receive a free popcorn. We hope you can join us for an evening of fun.

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· Jubilate Ringers play Sunday, December 17 at the 8:00 a.m. service. The Children’s Christmas Service is Wednesday, December 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Students who are wearing costumes should arrive by 5:50 p.m. All other students should meet in the Fellowship Hall by 6:10 p.m.
· All items for the Christmas Servant Event for A Place of Refuge are due by Tuesday, December 19. (see the article on page 6)
· Put Friday, January 5 on your calendar for the 2006-2007 EGLS Spelling Bee. The Grade 3-4 bee will start at 1:00 p.m. in the CLC with the 5-8 bee to follow at approximately 1:45. Parents are invited to join us for this special event.
· Then on Wednesday, January 10 the 2006-2007 Geography Bee will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the CLC. This will involve students in grades 5-8 who have been chosen by preliminary rounds conducted in the classrooms.
· Our 7/8 boys basketball team won their second game of the season defeating Hales Corner last Saturday. Our 5/6 boys moved their record to 1-1 defeating Divine Redeemer and our 5/6 girls dropped to 1-1 after being beaten by Immanuel. The 5/6 boys have a game next Tuesday vs. Our Redeemer.
· Classroom Christmas Parties are scheduled for next Thursday, December 21 starting at 2:30 p.m.
· Christmas Vacation this year runs from December 22 through January 2. Classes resume on Wednesday, January 3.

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EGLS MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

December 11 – December 15

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• The Instrumental Christmas Concert is coming up Tuesday, December 12 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the gym.
• Make sure you also put Friday, December 15 on your calendar when our instrumental groups (band, handbells, and strings) will be playing at the Mitchell Park Domes beginning at 10:30 a.m.
• The Children’s Christmas Service for school students and Sunday School students is scheduled for Wednesday, December 20 starting at 6:30 p.m.
• You should have also received a letter of information on the all school servant event that we will be doing in place of the student gift exchange and teacher gifts this year. Students can begin bringing items from their classroom list anytime. If you did not receive the information please contact your classroom teacher or the school office.
• In sports news the 5/6 boys lost a close game to St. Martini on Wednesday this week. The 5/6 girls won their first game vs. Grace. Last Saturday the 7/8 boys won their first game vs. Grace-Oak Creek. The 7/8 boys play again this Saturday vs. Hales Corners and the 5/6 teams are both in action on Monday. Go Wildcats!

 

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EGLS MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
December 4 – December 8

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• We want to welcome a new student to our middle school family. Peter Li enrolled in our sixth grade class this week. Peter was previously at Pilgrim Parkway Middle School. Peter’s brother Andrew attended EGLS in Pre K-3 and Pre K-4. We will hope you will greet Peter and his family and make them feel at home here at EGLS.
• Mid-quarter Reports go home next Wednesday, December 6. If you have any questions or concerns once you receive the mid-quarters you are encouraged to contact your homeroom or subject area teacher right away.
• Advent Services begin here at EGL on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. If you do not have a church home we would invite you to join us for these services that prepare our hearts to greet the new, born king. If you do have a church home we would encourage you to take advantage of the services your congregation offers.
• Basketball league games begin this Saturday when the 7/8 boys take on Grace-Oak Creek on Saturday, December 2 starting at 11:30 a.m. at Milwaukee Lutheran High School. Then next Wednesday, December 6 the 5/6 boys will play St. Martini at EGLS beginning at 4:00 p.m. Then on Thursday, December 7 the 5/6 girls will play Grace at EGLS beginning at 4:00 p.m. We hope you can come out and cheer on our Wildcat teams.
• The Instrumental Christmas Concert is coming up Tuesday, December 12 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Make sure you also put Friday, December 15 on your calendar when our instrumental groups (band, handbells, and strings) will be playing at the Mitchell Park Domes beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Children’s Christmas Service for school students and Sunday School students is scheduled for Wednesday, December 20 starting at 6:30 p.m.

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EGLS MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

November 20 – November 22

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· Students singing in the grade 3-8 choir and playing in the Jubilate Handbell Choir for the Thanksgiving Eve service should be at EGL by 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22. Students should meet in the music room and be dressed in choir attire. Please let Mrs. Bessert know if you will not be able to attend.

· Harvest Parties will take place Wednesday, November 22 starting at 2:30 p.m. If you are interested in helping please contact your class room parents.

· There is no school on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving Vacation.

· Please remember chapel offerings in November go to the Food Pantry. The student offering may be monetary or dried food items.

· A blessed Thanksgiving to all of our students and parents in the EGLS Middle School! The Lord has indeed blessed EGLS with a wonderful, caring and loving students and parents in our middle school. We thank the Lord for his bountiful goodness and remember those in need!

 

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