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Principal’s Report 3/28/2014

Dear Lumen Christi,

Spring Break is over and we are in the final quarter of the year.  We see the excitement in the faces of the students as they countdown to summer break.  It’s been an outstanding week!

Lumen Christi was honored when Cardinal Dolan visited the high school on Monday, stopping in the halls to visit every single class and teacher.  Joining the Cardinal were Archbishop Schwietz and Bishop Burns from the Juneau diocese.  Cardinal Dolan shared words of praise and encouragement to Lumen, complementing the school for its strong Catholic commitment and honoring it with a presentation to students and faculty in the gymnasium.  This honor followed on the honor received just a few weeks earlier from Pope Francis, who provided an Apostolic Blessing from the Vatican to Lumen Christi High School.

We are currently in the pre-enrollment period for grades 8 – 12, and in the open enrollment period for grade 7.  Enrollment packages were sent home.  As you know, each grade level is capped at 20 students.  Once we have current students enrolled for the 2014 – 2015 academic year, we will open up enrollments to the larger Anchorage community.  Once a grade level reaches 20 students, the school will start a waiting list.  Therefore, if you want to ensure a place for next year, please take advantage of the pre-enrollment opportunity!  The pre-enrollment period ends on April 15.

It’s hard to believe we are already looking forward to next year.  For the new school year, we have some exciting changes.  In order to better unite the school and sports program, we have established a new full time position that will be both the Athletic Director and a teacher.  Coach Billy Hunt has accepted this position and will be joining the school’s teaching staff as the Lumen PE teacher.  In addition to his teaching role, Billy will also lead the school’s Athletic Department.  We appreciate the contributions of Coach Diane the past few years in the part-time Athletic Director position and look forward to having her continue to support the school and sports program in other roles.

With the end of the year closing in, it is time to ensure your share hours are accounted for in the school log book at the front desk.  I’ve seen various parents working events, but the share hours are missing.  Share hours will be billed in May at $35 per hour if they are not logged.  If there is any issues, don’t panic – just give me a call and we will work to ensure records are correct.

All families should be aware that opportunities to earn share hours, particularly fundraising hours, are becoming more limited as the year winds down toward summer.  If you need to earn additional share hours, please contact Mrs. Estes at the front desk or Mrs. Grafton for further information.  For those who need fundraising share hours, remember you have the opportunity to volunteer for the Archangel Attic First Fridays.  Money raised by the Attic goes to support the school!  Here is a link to use for the sign-up:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A45ACAA238-archangel2

Mark your calendars! The 4th Annual Cinco De Mayo event will be held on Saturday, May 3^rd from 6 PM to 9 PM in the Lumen Christi Gym.  Come enjoy delicious Mexican dishes and entertainment!  Tickets are $20 per person or $300 per table.  Please contact our office to place your reservation!  Our Cinco de Mayo event is also currently looking for sponsors! Become a Jalepeño sponsor for $300 and receive a 1/2 page in our event program for your logo or advertisement!  Or, take it up a notch and become a Jabanero Sponsor for $500 – you will receive a full page for advertisement and a sponsor table at the event!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Open House yesterday.  We had a record attendance and are more than half way in filling up the entering 7^th grade class.  If the trend continues, we will start a waiting list for the 7^th grade very shortly!

ATLAS-Alaska Teen Leadership Summit is now accepting applications for this week-long summer residence program on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Previously known as the Summer Leadership Institute, ATLAS is designed to develop leadership skills for students finishing 9-12 grades. Students will learn about communication, goal setting, decision-making, ethics, social responsibility, and more – all while discovering their own leadership strengths and earning two college credits. The total cost for this program is $450, which includes tuition for two academic credits, fees, room, meals, and program materials. Some scholarships are available on the basis of demonstrated financial need.  The ATLAS application deadline is April 10th!  For more information about this program or to apply, visit the ATLAS website at www.atlasuaf.com.  Contact Program Coordinator Andrea Miller at (907) 474-5942.

We appreciate everyone’s support of Lumen Christi High School.  We also wish all a very meaningful Lenten Season of prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works as we prepare for the upcoming celebration of Easter – just a few weeks away!

In Christ,

John Harmon
Principal, Lumen Christi High School

Principal’s Report 3/7/2014

Dear Lumen Christi,

Spring Break is here! We wish everyone a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break. The 3rd quarter progress reports were sent out earlier today. If you do not receive one by the time classes resume, please contact the front office. The school will be closed until 7:15 AM Monday, March 17th. We look forward to seeing students bright and early Monday morning, March 17th.

Please remember, during Lenten Season the school will implement full day (Wednesday schedules) every Friday so students can attend Mass. This means that until after Easter, school will not get out on Friday until 2:30 PM.

Lumen is looking forward to an exciting 2014 – 2015 school year. The pre-enrollment period  for next year will run from March 18th students who plan to return for the following academic year. As you know, each grade level is  capped at 20 students. Once we have current students enrolled for the 2014 – 2015 academic year, we will open up enrollments to the larger Anchorage community. Once a grade level  reaches 20 students, the school will start a waiting list. Therefore, if you want to ensure a place for next year, please take advantage of the pre-enrollment opportunity! You can pre-enroll at the front desk starting Tuesday, March 18th Wednesday,  March 19th for information.

Mark your calendars! The 4th Annual Cinco De Mayo event will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 6 PM to 9 PM in the Lumen Christi Gym. This year we will feature Xochilt Quetzal Ticu folk dancing group, as well as Mariachi Agave Azul. Come enjoy delicious Mexican dishes and help us celebrate! Tickets are $20 per person or $300 per table. Please contact our office to place your reservation! Our Cinco de Mayo event is also currently looking for sponsors!

Become a Jalepeño sponsor for $300 and receive a 1/2 page in our event program for your logo or advertisement! Or, take it up a notch and become a Jabanero Sponsor for $500 – you will receive a full page for advertisement and a sponsor table at the event!

Lumen would like to thank the Copper Valley High School Alumni Association who recently donated $1,000 scholarship for a student at Lumen. The scholarship is for a student who seeks a strong Catholic education and may have financial need. Lumen Christi High School was founded by many of the CVHS alumni, so the school appreciates the continued legacy of CVHS. If you would like to apply for the scholarship, stop by the front desk and pick up an application.

Lumen continues to appreciate the hard work of the PVO! There will not be a PVO meeting on March 4th. However, a special PVO meeting on fundraising has been scheduled for March 25th at 6:30 PM. This is an extremely important meeting to discuss fundraising for our school, our progress this year, and brainstorm future plans for accomplishing our budgetary goals. Please plan to attend and bring plenty of great ideas and energy!

All families should be aware that opportunities to earn share hours, particularly fundraising hours, are becoming more limited as the year winds down toward summer. Some opportunities are listed below – please sign up! If you need to earn additional share hours, we may also need help in other areas intermittently. Please contact the Office or Gail Grafton for further  until April 15th. If you have any questions, please contact the front desk.

Jr. High Indoor Soccer – We need help in the Snack Shack for Junior High Indoor Soccer rallies. These hours count as fundraising hours.

Sign up NOW: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A45ACAA238-jrhigh2

We appreciate everyone’s support of Lumen Christi High School. We also wish all a very meaningful Lenten Season of prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works as we prepare for the upcoming celebration of Easter!

In Christ,

John Harmon
Principal, Lumen Christi High School

Principal’s Report 2/28/14

Dear Lumen Christi,

Thank you to everyone who helped out last weekend with the Winter Gala Event for the school.  It was a wonderful evening of fellowship, fun, and fundraising!  The monies raised at the event will ensure our students continue to receive a strong Catholic education at an affordable cost.  You can find pictures from the evening at the Lumen Christi Facebook page.

Next week is a busy week for the school.  The Basketball teams leave for Regionals at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, March 4^th.  Wednesday, March 5^th is Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.  Please remember, during Lenten Season the school will implement full day (Wednesday schedules) every Friday so students can attend Mass.  This means that until after Easter, school will not get out on Friday until 2:30 PM.  Finally, next Friday is a “Teacher Work Day”.  There will be no school for students on Friday, March 7^th – and, it will be the start of Spring Break.  The school will be closed the week of March 10^th.  We will look forward to seeing students again on Monday, March 17^th – relaxed, rested, and ready for the final quarter of the school year.

It’s hard to believe the 2014 – 2015 school year is right around the corner!  We plan to begin pre-enrollment for next year shortly after Spring Break.  The pre-enrollment period will run from March 18^th until April 15^th.  The pre-enrollment period is for Lumen students who plan to return for the following academic year.  As you know, each grade level is capped at 20 students.  Once we have current students enrolled for the 2014 – 2015 academic year, we will open up enrollments to the larger Anchorage community.  Once a grade level reaches 20 students, the school will start a waiting list.  Therefore, if you want to ensure a place for next year, please take advantage of the pre-enrollment opportunity!  You can pre-enroll at the front desk starting Tuesday, March 18^th.  We will also send packages home with students on Wednesday, March 19^th.  If you have any questions, please contact the front desk.

Lumen would like to thank the Copper Valley High School Alumni Association who recently donated $1,000 scholarship for a student at Lumen.  The scholarship is for a student who seeks a strong Catholic education and may have financial need.  Lumen Christi High School was founded by many of the CVHS alumni, so the school appreciates the continued legacy of CVHS.  If you would like to apply for the scholarship, stop by the front desk and pick up an application.

Do you have a school uniform that your child has outgrown?  If so, please drop it off at the school or the Archangel attic.  We have growing students who are looking for uniforms for the rest of this school year.  Lands’ End is largely out of girls’/womens’ navy cardigans and they are backordered till about the end of school.  Your donations are greatly appreciated!

Lumen continues to appreciate the hard work of the PVO!  There will not be a PVO meeting on March 4th.  However, a special PVO meeting on fundraising has been scheduled for March 25th at 6:30 PM.  This is an extremely important meeting to discuss fundraising for our school, our progress this year, and brainstorm future plans for accomplishing our budgetary goals.  Please plan to attend and bring plenty of great ideas and energy!

All families should be aware that opportunities to earn share hours, particularly fundraising hours, are becoming more limited as the year winds down toward summer.  Some opportunities are listed below – please sign up!  If you need to earn additional share hours, we may also need help in other areas intermittently.  Please contact the Office or Gail Grafton for further information.

Jr. High Indoor Soccer – We need help in the Snack Shack for Junior High Indoor Soccer rallies.  These hours count as fundraising hours.

Sign up NOW:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A45ACAA238-jrhigh2

High School Basketball – tonight, Friday, 2/28, is our last home game.  It is also Family Night for St. Benedict and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishes.  Please sign up to work in the Snack Shack – these hours count as fundraising hours.

Sign up NOW:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A45ACAA238-girls1

We appreciate everyone’s support of Lumen Christi High School.  We also wish all a very meaningful Lenten Season of prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works as we prepare for the upcoming celebration of Easter!

In Christ,

John Harmon
Principal, Lumen Christi High School

Principal’s Report 2/14/2014

Dear Lumen Christi,

Happy Valentine’s Day!  It was great to see many of you at the parent-teacher conferences.  It’s hard to believe the 4^th and final quarter of the school year is almost upon us.  Just a few announcements:

Monday, February 17.  YES, school IS IN SESSION for LCHS on President’s Day.  We look forward to seeing all of our students in class!

Lumen Winter Wonderland Gala:  The Gala is NEXT WEEK!!  We need to sell 50+ seats to reach last year’s total.  Please join us for the February 22 event.  You can purchase tickets at the front desk.  If you would like to help with the event, please contact the Gala Committee at gala@lumenchristiak.org or 907-273-1530.

Wine Donations for the Gala:  We are looking for wine donations for our mystery wine grab bags.  You can earn 1 share hour for donating a $20 – $40 bottle of wine or 2 share hours for donating a $50+ bottle of wine.  Limit 2 share hours per family for wine donations.  Wine may be dropped off at the LCHS front office at any time.  If you don’t have time to shop, we’ll shop for you!  Just drop off your monetary donation and note that it is to be used for Gala wine purchase.

Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO).  Attached is a link to PVO activities.  Your participation is appreciated!  Please visit the PVO sign up page at:  http://staging.lumenchristiak.com/pvo/volunteer-sign-up/.

World Youth Day (WYD).  A group of our young people went to WYD in Brazil last summer where they celebrated the faith with Pope Francis and 3.5 million young Catholics. It was incredible!  We are now beginning preparations for our next WYD which will be in Krakow, Poland in 2016.  The main fundraisers for WYD are the well-known 7 course Italian dinners.  The next dinner is February 15 at 6 PM in the St. Benedict Parish Hall.  The cost is $30.00.  The dinner features homemade pasta, spinach gnocchi, stuffed mushrooms, home-made desserts and wonderful fellowship.  We hope to see you there!

In Christ,

John Harmon

Principal, Lumen Christi High School

Gala Basket Ideas

Preparations for Lumen Christi’s Gala and Auction are in full swing. Gift baskets always sell well at our Gala and we would love each family to consider donating a basket. You don’t have to put it together and make it look beautiful. Just leave it up to the basket committee to do it for you!

Gala basket themes to help inspire you:

Themes can be almost anything from wine and cheese, to gardening, hobbies, coffee, movies, etc. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. LeAndra Childs or Mrs. Jessica Estes. You may also contact the Gala Committee at gala@lumenchristiak.org or 907-273-1530.

Thank You!