Principal’s Report 03/20/2015
Dear Lumen Family:
Spring is here! The schools days are winding down and we are already planning for next year. Please remember, if your student plans to attend Lumen next year, it is important we receive the application as soon as possible. Once a grade level reaches 20 students, we will start a waiting list. Please review the following announcements:
Important Information for 11th Graders: Deadlines are coming, please be sure your child is registered to take the SAT and the ACT. To register for the SAT, please visit www.collegeboard.com. To register for the ACT, please visit www.act.org. When registering for either the SAT or the ACT, please be sure to enter the following code (020317) so that results will be sent to Lumen Christi in addition to your home.
Up-Coming Student Government Events:
From April 9-11 a delegation of 9 Lumen Christi students will be attending the Spring AASG Conference in Sitka. We are very excited to have such a large delegation.
April 24th is a Junior High Lock-In Social. We will need parent volunteers for this, please contact Mrs. Mespelli if you are interested. It is overnight from 7pm-8am with lights out at 2am. Please see the attached flyer for more information. JR High Lock in
May 1st is Lumen’s High School Prom. More details to come.
From March 23-April 6th, Student Government is conducting a “Trash Bag Drive” to benefit Clare House. Students who donate a box of trash bags will earn a dress down day.
Parent Share Hours Updates: Share hour updates were mailed home this week. We understand that some of these summaries may not be up to date so please feel free to email Mrs. Estes any hours that need to be recorded and she will take care of that for you.
Silk Scarf Class: Theresa Brown will be holding a class on dyeing silk scarves. You may have saw some that the 11th grade class made at our Gala…they were beautiful!! The class will happen sometime in April, day and time TBA. The cost is $20 and needs to be paid up front to the front office. The deadline to sign up and pay for the class is Monday, March 23rd.
Now Hiring-Track Coach: Lumen Christi’s athletic department is currently looking for a track coach. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please see the attached job description for more information.
Lumen Christi’s Open House: Please share with family and friends about Lumen Christi’s Open House on Thursday, March 26th. Enjoy lunch with Principal John Harmon from 11am-Noon or come anytime between Noon-7pm for student led tours which is a great way to see the school and meet staff members and parents too.
Registration for 2015-16 School Year: Re-Enrollment is in full swing and I just want to remind everyone to get your re-enrollment packets turned in soon. We are looking forward to a new year of familiar faces and new ones too! If you have not received your re-enrollment packet, please give me a call. Next week we open up enrollment to the general public.
Want to save money on tuition? Did you know that we have an Incentive Discount Program? Here are the details:
A family or household who has referred a student to Lumen Christi will receive a $500 incentive discount per student referred who has successfully enrolled at Lumen Christi up to $2,500. Referred families must specify the referral at the time of registration for the current families to receive this discount.
Substitute Teachers Needed: We would like to add more people to our substitute list. If you are interested, please contact the office.
Holy Thursday Retreat & Good Friday Walk: High school aged children are invited to join St. Benedict’s Holy Thursday Retreat. It will begin with Mass at 7pm on April 2nd and will end after the Good Friday Faith Walk approximately at 1pm on April 3rd. Registration forms are available for pick up at the front office.
Keeping Our Kids Catholic: Join Dr. Bob Schihl on Thursday, March 26th at 7pm in Lumen Christi’s Upper Room for a class on Keeping Our Kids Catholic. We want to talk with you. Parents, tell us about your kids and the problems they have with Faith, Church, etc. We want to support you; tell us what we can do for you. Help us help them.
Fridays during Lent: Friday’s during Lent we will have Mass every Friday as well as lunch. During Lent, teachers will have several varieties of meatless soup and/or pasta with rolls available for any students who wish to purchase for lunch. The soup/pasta dishes will be $1, the rolls are $.50 and a bottle of water will $1. The money raised by the teachers will be donated to a local charity at the end of the Lenten season. Please note: Since this is a charity fundraiser, students will not be able to use their student government lunch cards for the soup lunches.
Titlewave Book Store: Have any books you are planning on donating? Consider taking them to Titlewave book store and have the amount added to Lumen Christi’s account. Our teachers frequent Titlewave to add books to their classroom collections.
On Sale: Lumen Christi Scarves: The Senior class is selling scarves to help fundraise for graduation. The Senior class has reduced the cost of the scarves to $20. Please see Ms. Brewer or the front office if you’d like to purchase one.
Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors: The Associated General Contractors of Alaska, Inc. (AGC of Alaska) & Construction Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF) is happy to announce a scholarship program designed to encourage students to pursue a career in the construction industry or a related field such as accounting, insurance & bonding and human resources. Scholarship awards will be limited to individuals who plan to live and work in Alaska. Scholarship applications are due at the Anchorage AGC office by 4:00 PM on April 1, 2015. They may be turned in any time before April 1. AGC of Alaska & CEF will award 6 scholarships based on a scoring guide developed by a steering committee; two $5,000 scholarships and four $2,500 scholarships.
Successful scholarship recipients will be notified in writing by June 4, 2015 and their award will be presented at the AGC of Alaska Annual Golf Tournament reception June 18, 2015 at the AGC of Alaska offices.
Click on the following link for the online application https://adobeformscentral.com/ ?f=plhqYfdW3Bk0QTVIIYboCw
ACT Prep Workshop at UAA: The ACT Prep workshop provides a timely review of key materials for students who are planning to test either the following week or later in the term. The instructors review four critical components of the ACT, review best tips and techniques to ensure a successful testing session, and will answer questions of students. The cost of the course is just $99 and includes the materials and practice exams. Please see the attached flier for more details. Test Prep for Students
Trip to Rome: Fr. Leo, pastor of St. Benedict Parish, and Bob McMorrow, Parish Director of Religious Studies, will be leading a pilgrimage to Rome in May and you are invited. Fr. Leo lived in Rome for 5 years and has more than a few insights into must see pilgrimage spots… and some must visit restaurants. Bob has taught the history of the Catholic Church for a dozen years and might have a story or two to share about Rome and the Saints. If you are interested in the trip, please contact the Parish office at: (907) 273-1550.
Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO): Please visit the Lumen Christi page on the VolunteerSpot website to sign up for volunteer opportunities: http://www.volunteerspot.com/ Group/151523700124#!/show .
Here are some important upcoming events:
3/9-13: Spring Break
3/26: Lumen Christi Open House
4/2-3: Easter Break
4/7-9: JH Testing
4/9-11: AASG Conference in Sitka
5/2: Cinco de Mayo
5/13: Baccalaureate Mass
5/14: Graduation
5/19-21: Finals
Please continue to remember our faculty and students in prayer.
God Bless,
Principal Harmon