Monday newsletter 1-31-11

General
Just so you all know, I did turn in my letter to the congregation last week telling of my intentions to retire at the end of the this school year. It should be in the next "Wise Cracks" that is sent to all of the church families. I know many of you already know, but I wanted you to be "officially" informed by me. It still is several months away and there is also a lot of important school that has to be completed before it really happens. Information about Pint size heroes is coming home today. If you or if you know someone who can donate blood on Tues. Feb. 15 please sign up. The state of Michigan has a shortage of blood at this time and they need everyone who can donate to come. They really stressed the blood shortage for Michigan. STARBASE is this Friday again. Don't forget to pack a lunch with a drink. So far everyone has had a lunch and a drink. They once again can wear the STARBASE t-shirt as a dress code shirt, but this week they would need regular school pants. Open house is Sunday, so if you know someone who might be interested in attending Trinity tell them about it. It is from 10;30 am to 1:30 pm. They can also come and visit during the school day on Mon. and Tues.
Work
We are finishing up the test this week. We had an English test today and there is a Science test tomorrow (during the Soc. St. time). That will take care of the tests except for Math which my class will have a test on Wed. Memory for this week is Acts 3:19 on page 63 and we will write it on Friday when we get back. They will receive their spelling list tomorrow and the test will be Friday when we get back. Band's second day this week will be on Thurs. instead of Friday and Writing Workshop's second day will also be on Thurs instead of Friday.
Sports
There are two home basketball games this week on Tues and Thurs. That means if your child comes regularly to study time it will end at 4:00 pm on those days.
Other
We are asking all of the students to once again to order a t-shirt with our theme on it. The "Big Fish" shirt is really "cool" Mrs. Moore designed the "Big Fish" and it will be silk screened on the front of the shirts. They are $3 and if you want one they are $6. Our color is royal blue and they are available for viewing on our web site. They will be a designated item to wear for one of the days of Lutheran Schools Week. We also will wear them for the school field day/picnic and for the walk-a-thon. So please fill out the order form and return it to the office by Friday Feb. 11th. They are also talking about making a CD of the song "Big Fish" written by Mr. Pirrone.