Lumen News – March 18, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Mar 23: Principal-Parent Forum, 7pm
- April 1: Holy Thursday
- April 2: Good Friday – NO SCHOOL
- April 4: Easter Sunday
- April 5: Easter Monday – NO SCHOOL
- April 14: Jr. High PSAT Testing
- May 5: Baccalaureate Mass
- May 6: Graduation
- May 18-20: Finals
- May 20: Last Day of School
Principal’s Update:
Our students returned after a nice Spring Break and immediately got back into our in person schooling routine. As we continue our Lenten journey, our students will be able to practice the Sacrament of Confession in two Lenten Reconciliation Services during the school day next week. After a Gospel reflection and Examination of Conscience, students will be able to have their confessions heard by parish priests. Thank you Father Tom for helping to put this moving ceremony together for us! Additionally, today, our students participated in the Stations of the Cross during the school day. Stations are led by our Class of 2021 seniors and Class of 2022 juniors with grade level groups processing through our classrooms in prayer and quiet reflection. Many thanks to our Campus Minister, Liz Loeffler, for organizing this great devotional opportunity!
Very soon, we will know whether our high school boys and girls basketball teams will earn berths at the 2021 ASAA March Madness State Basketball Championships at the end of the month. Starting today, they are competing in the regional conference championships in Soldotna, having earned first place seeding after a successful regular season. Please continue to keep our student athletes in your thoughts and prayers.
Congratulations to Vaeda Michaelson, Francesca Locke, Liam Thomson and Emily Ross, four of our High School students who submitted applications for National Honor Society. After review by the Faculty Council, all four were accepted and will be inducted into NHS. See below for details on the induction ceremony, and congratulations to these four students!
Campus Ministry:
Our virtue of the week is RESILIENCE – The strength to be able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
- This week we celebrate the Feasts of two spectacular saints: St. Patrick on March 17 and St. Joseph on March 19. St. Joseph and St. Patrick pray for us!
- Next Monday, March 22, our high school students will have a Penance service during the last hour of the day, 10:50 – 12:20.
- Next Wednesday, March 24, our middle school students will have a Penance service during the last hour of the day, 10:50 – 12:20.
- Thank you juniors and seniors for another wonderful rendering of the Stations of the Cross today!!
- Please remember to send in rice bowls as they are filled.
- Some of our classes are listening to “The Bible in a Year” with Fr. Mike Schmitz. We have had some great conversations each day. Each podcast is 15-20 minutes long. I encourage you to listen with your family or friends. When you go to the website click “listen now” and go back to day one. https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration
- Best Lent Ever Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w67FFFsqguo
Happy Birthday March 17th to Jayden!
Prayer Spot:
Please remember the following in your prayers this week:
- For our students who will receive the sacrament of Penance next week
- For resilience of spirit as we move through Lent!
If you would like special intentions listed in Lumen News and Prayer Book of Intentions you can send them directly to Mrs. Loeffler or to the front office.
Archangel Sports:
The Archangel teams continue to impress in their games over the first weekend of Spring Break. The boys had a decisive win against the Nikolaevsk Warriors on Friday March 5th and both teams won on Saturday the 6th against the Ninilchik Wolverines. Regionals are kicking off today in Soldotna and will run through Saturday. We’re confident in the strength of both teams and are hopeful for regional wins for both, which will mean a trip to the State Tournament during the first weekend in April!
It’s a solid two weeks of skill building for the Rifle Team this week and next – prone/kneel/stand; prone/kneel/stand – practice makes perfect! Both Blue & Silver teams will have a match next Friday, March 26th.
Starting soon: soccer & track & field! Details to follow after Spring Break
Front Office News:
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
As a reminder, the spring National Honor Society induction ceremony will be held next week on Thursday March 25th from 6-7pm in the library. Mrs. Craig will be back from her maternity sabbatical to welcome four new inductees into NHS. Come and celebrate Lumen’s academic excellence – all are welcome to attend!
That’s it for this week – it’s been another good one and oh, by the way – your kids are awesome!
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Lumen News – March 4, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Mar 5-14: Spring Break
- Mar 23: Principal-Parent Forum, 7pm
- April 1: Holy Thursday
- April 2: Good Friday – NO SCHOOL
- April 4: Easter Sunday
- April 5: Easter Monday – NO SCHOOL
- April 14: Jr. High PSAT Testing
Principal’s Update:
On behalf of the entire school staff, we hope you have an awesome and safe Spring Break! Thanks for all your support this year and we look forward to seeing everyone in a week and a half!
Campus Ministry:
We wish you many blessings, much rest and rejuvenation over Spring Break!
Our virtue this week is SACRIFICE – The strength to forgo one’s own benefit for the good of others.
“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Yet, not my will, but Yours, be done.” Luke 22:42
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Thank you juniors and seniors for a wonderful rendering of the Stations of the Cross!!
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Some of our classes are listening to “The Bible in a Year” with Fr. Mike Schmitz. We have had some great conversations each day. Each podcast is 15-20 minutes long. I encourage you to listen with your family or friends. When you go to the website click “listen now” and go back to day one. https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration
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Best Lent Ever Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w67FFFsqguo
Happy Birthday March 8th to Mr. Bauzon; March 12th to Madalin Childs & March 14th to Colin Murkowski!
Prayer Spot
Please remember the following in your prayers this week:
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Our students and families during Spring Break, that God will protect and bless !
If you would like special intentions listed in Lumen News and Prayer Book of Intentions you can send them directly to Mrs. Loeffler or to the front office.
LUMENary Drive:
Our LUMENary Drive continues to plug along and donations continue to come in which is a joy! We give thanks for certain to each and every donor who has contributed. To date, 157 individuals and/or families have contributed $65,200. Of those donors, 38 are Lumen families who combined have contributed $18,190. Add in friends and family of Lumen families, and we add another $9,115 to that amount for a total of $27,305, or 42% of total giving. Of note are recent donations that have come in as a result of our “5 days for 5 letters’ student letter writing campaign, $1,050 has come in from 7 donors, thanks to letters from 3 particular students (who obviously wrote very persuasive letters!) As a reminder, we would encourage every family to give or help raise $500, tho truly any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated.
Archangel Sports:
Junior High skill building ends this week. Despite not having any teams to play actual games against, there’s the chance we will have a few scrimmages after Spring Break. Stay tuned for details, in the meantime, Jr. High Teams – you’ve been awesome! It’s been great to see you come together and learn plays and develop skills.
Front Office News:
2nd Reminder: Spring Break Travel/COVID Protocols
We know many families will be traveling over Spring Break. Although there have been changes in the State enforcement of travel protocols, Lumen is still following them and we ask that families do too. We want to keep our staff and students healthy and safe after spring break so that we can all finish the year strong. Therefore, if you travel out of state or the country:
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You and your student(s) should be tested at your vacation destination within 3 days of returning to Anchorage (and getting a negative test result); OR
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You should be tested at the airport when you arrive in Anchorage (free for Alaska residents, this test result must be negative); AND
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You should quarantine at home for 5 days (the day you return is Day 0), watching for any signs/symptoms of illness. If you and your student(s) have a negative test, have self quarantined for five days, then your students are free to return to school on Day 6.
There are two exceptions to this rule:
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Anyone who has had a confirmed case of COVID within the last 90 days does not have to test, nor quarantine after travel.
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Anyone who is fully vaccinated (fully-vaccinated is defined as more than two weeks following receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, or more than two weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine) should have a test but does not have to quarantine.
GALA*GALA*GALA
2021 Survey Reminder- We would love your feedback if you participated in this year’s gala! Complete the survey by TOMORROW- FRIDAY MARCH 5th at NOON to be entered to win a $100 Gift Card to Kincaid Grill! Click here to get started: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LumenGala2021
27th Annual Gala Fundraiser
Saturday, February 12th, 2022
Remember that we’re still pitching the Gala Team Lead position. The team is in place, we just need an overall coordinator!
Responsibilities for the Team Lead include:
· Planning and scheduling team meetings;
· Overseeing team member responsibilities;
· Communication with school administration and school board;
· Track expenses and reconcile with finance administration;
Note that the Team Lead is EXEMPT FROM SHARE HOUR REQUIREMENTS & receives PARTIAL TUITION CREDIT! If you’re interested, please contact Mr. Ross or the Gala Team (273-1530 or gala@lumenchristiak.org) to learn more.
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The spring National Honor Society induction ceremony will be held on Thursday March 25th 6-7pm in the library. Come and celebrate Lumen’s academic excellence – all are welcome to attend.
Archangel Attic Needs
Do you have plans for Saturday, March 13th from 1p-4p? No? Well, now you do! We need one helper at the attic – please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/sicntGk if you can help! Every dollar that comes in the door at the Attic comes straight back to Lumen to offset tuition. So the more the Attic is open and successful, the more money that comes back to Lumen, the lower the tuition remains for all students.
Also….If you’ve bubble wrap or a stack of old newspapers that you were going to take to recycle – don’t! Please drop those at the Archangel Attic for use in wrapping fragile items that get purchased. Thanks a bunch.
2021-22
Hard to believe, but next year is already on our minds. Below you’ll find a copy of our 2021-22 School Calendar. This will also be posted on our website under “Calendars” and hard copies available in the Front Office as well.
Have an amazing Spring Break….If you’re going anywhere warm, send sunshine home. I’m ready for snow to be done and spring to arrive! See you on the 15th!
Read MoreLumen News – February 25, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Mar 5-14: Spring Break
- Mar 23: Principal-Parent Forum, 7pm
- April 1: Holy Thursday
- April 2: Good Friday – NO SCHOOL
- April 4: Easter Sunday
- April 5: Easter Monday – NO SCHOOL
Principal’s Update:
Where has this semester gone? We are already one week away from the start of Spring Break! Our boys and girls basketball team schedules are finally starting to be put into place with recent competitions against Su-Valley and Birchwood. The scheduling is fluid, and spectators aren’t allowed here in Anchorage, but we hope you will watch our teams compete via Facebook Live. We wish both our teams good luck against Grace this Saturday!
We have entered the season of Lent and we encourage you to speak to your son or daughter about prayer, almsgiving and penance. Our school Masses remain on Fridays (except next Friday Mar 5 which is no school), and we plan to incorporate Stations of the Cross next Thursday, Mar 4 here in our school building starting at 8am.
Until then, we hope you have a wonderful and blessed weekend!
Campus Ministry:
Our virtue this week is TRUST –
The strength to confidently believe in someone regardless of the situation.
“For we live by faith, not by sight,” 2 COR 5:7
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Some of our classes are listening to “The Bible in a Year” with Fr. Mike Schmitz. We have had some great conversations each day. Each podcast is 15-20 minutes long. I encourage you to listen with your family or friends. When you go to the website click “listen now” and go back to day one. https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration
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St. Elizabeth Anne Seton has Parish Mission next Monday – Wednesday beginning at 7 p.m.
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Following is a fun article I came across this week…a realistic look at Lent: https://moderncatholicmom.com/lent-begins-and-other-thoughts/
You are all in our prayers this Lent, every day!
Reminder Remix!
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Fr. Tom offers Mass every Monday and Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. in the Archangel Chapel for students.
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Confessions are offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m. in the Archangel Chapel for students.
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Best Lent Ever Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w67FFFsqguo
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Choir members needed from all grade levels. See Mrs. Loeffler!
Happy Birthday this week to Toby Agosti and Gustavo Azpilcueto!
Prayer Spot:
Please remember the following in your prayers this week:
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Those still facing winter storm damages from Texas to New England
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Those who are struggling with mental and emotional stresses
If you would like special intentions listed in Lumen News and Prayer Book of Intentions you can send them directly to Mrs. Loeffler or to the front office.
LUMENary Drive:
It’s been awhile since you’ve seen a LUMENary Drive update, but yes, it’s still a thing! It’s fun to report on the stories surrounding donations that come in….like the elderly woman who came to the Front Office last week. “I never had the chance to go to Catholic School and want to make sure that if another student wants to, they can.” She then slowly counted out the proceeds from her Stimulus Fund check which she had just cashed (and yes, I got a little teary.) Or the check that came in an “I support Catholic education!” envelope with a student’s name written in the memo line (proof that handwritten notes from students work!).
To date, a grand total of $63,895 has come in – the collective giving in support of Catholic education ensures ongoing Lumen awesomeness! Remember that while we challenge each family to give or raise $500, we remain thankful for every donation, no matter the size.
Archangel Sports:
Our boys for certain took the wind out of Birchwood sails with a very decisive (40+ point spread) win. The High School season continues with a game this Saturday against Grace Christian; unfortunately no spectators in the gym (stupid COVID), but you can watch the games as they’re live streamed on our Facebook page (5:30p Girls/7:00p Boys.)
As always, the Junior High team continues to practice and hone their skills. It’s such a bummer that it’s been a struggle to find other schools for them to play against this year (stupid COVID.) If anything, they’re going to be more than ready to go next season, powered and prepped under awesome Coaches Craig Wade and Michelle Hajdukovich.
Front Office News:
Spring Break Travel/COVID Protocols
We know many families will be traveling over Spring Break. Although there have been changes in the State enforcement of travel protocols, Lumen is still following them and we ask that families do too. We want to keep our staff and students healthy and safe after spring break so that we can all finish the year strong. Therefore, if you travel out of state or the country:
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You and your student(s) should be tested at your vacation destination within 3 days of returning to Anchorage (and getting a negative test result); OR
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You should be tested at the airport when you arrive in Anchorage (free for Alaska residents, this test result must be negative); AND
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You should quarantine at home for 5 days (the day you return is Day 0), watching for any signs/symptoms of illness. If you and your student(s) have a negative test, have self quarantined for five days, then your students are free to return to school.
There is one exception to this rule:
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Anyone who has had a confirmed case of COVID within the last 90 days does not have to test, nor quarantine after travel.
There is no travel guidance out yet for people who have completed their vaccine series. Given the number of new variants out there now and out of an abundance of caution, if as an adult you have had both vaccines, it’s recommended you test and quarantine until specific guidance is released by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
GALA – Part ONE
Please help us wrap up this year’s event by taking this 20 Question (5 minutes or less, I promise) survey. If you complete it by Friday, March 5th, you’ll be entered to win a $100 Gift Card to Kincaid Grill! Click here to get started: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LumenGala2021
Your feedback is valuable and will let us know what went right this year, and what we can do to improve next year. Speaking of next year…..
GALA – Part TWO
27th Annual Gala Fundraiser -Saturday, February 12th, 2022
It’s never too early to get these important dates on your calendar. So pen it in now – Saturday, February 12th, 2022. So close to Valentine’s Day, it’ll be a night showcasing all of the things we all LOVE about Lumen!
Don’t forget, we’re currently looking for a Gala Team Lead. We have a team of 6-8 members each responsible for specific areas of the gala: marketing & sponsorship, procurement, tickets & reservations, silent auction, the live event and disbursement; we just need someone to provide overall guidance and management.
Responsibilities for the Team Lead include:
· Planning and scheduling team meetings;
· Overseeing team member responsibilities;
· Communication with school administration and school board;
· Track expenses and reconcile with finance administration;
Note that the Team Lead is EXEMPT FROM SHARE HOUR REQUIREMENTS & receives PARTIAL TUITION CREDIT
If you are interested, please contact the Gala Team or Mr. Ross to learn more.
Lumen Christi Gala Team
907-273-1530
Thanks everybody – it’s been another great week with your kids! Can you believe next week starts Spring Break?
Read MoreLumen News – February 18, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Mar 5-14: Spring Break
- Mar 23: Principal-Parent Forum, 7pm
- April 1: Holy Thursday
- April 2: Good Friday – NO SCHOOL
- April 4: Easter Sunday
- April 5: Easter Monday – NO SCHOOL
Principal’s Update:
While our debate participants did not earn any awards at last weekend’s State Tournament, we are proud of all of them. They each walked away with solid performances and additional experience under their belts! We are so blessed to have this elective opportunity at Lumen. A special thank you to Mrs. Kelli Reed for leading our DDF students this year and we hope more students will consider it as an option next year!
Did you know the easiest way to potentially knock $1000 off your tuition bill is to encourage one family to check out Lumen Christi for the fall semester. If that family enrolls into one of our grade levels for the next school year, your family gets a $1000 credit on your tuition bill! Yes, that’s right! The greatest marketing effort we have is satisfied parents and happy students encouraging others to join our family. I anticipate there being a waiting list for some grades for next year, so if you haven’t re-registered your son or daughter, please do so. And prayerfully consider asking another new family to join our community. Not only will you help grow our school, but you may receive a tuition credit to boot!
Finally, we deeply appreciate all the families who volunteer to work the Archangel Attic on Fridays and Saturdays. As mentioned in the State of the School in January, this little building on the corner of 82nd and Jewel Lake earns the school over $100,000 each year, greatly reducing the amount of our tuition. Please sign up and volunteer to take a shift, or two, or three…
Check your REMIND messages! We need volunteers for tomorrow (Friday) afternoon!
To ease any concern you have about working at the Attic, we have made a short “training” video for our families to walk you through your duties. You can find it on Lumen Tube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI4_Crdz_P0
I’ve never had an acting lesson so I certainly know I’m not an Oscar contender. Thank goodness my co-stars Tracy, Emily, and Tate carry the film for me…ENJOY!
Campus Ministry:
Virtue of the Week: Altruism
The strength to attend to the needs of others.
“do good; be rich in good works; be generous and ready to share.” 1 Timothy 6:18
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Need some ideas for Lenten growth?
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This week all students received a prayer book, Five Minutes with the Word. This Is a great guide for family prayer! Five minutes before school, in the car or in the evenings starts a wonderful habit.
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Fr. Tom offers Mass every Monday and Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. in the Archangel Chapel for students.
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Confessions are offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m. in the Archangel Chapel for students.
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Best Lent Ever Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w67FFFsqguo
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Rice bowls were also given to students to collect change during Lent for Catholic Relief Services.
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Stations of the Cross begin next week.
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Choir members needed from all grade levels. See Mrs. Loeffler!
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Interested in a parent Lenten prayer group? Please contact Mrs. Loeffler at eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org
Prayer Spot
Please remember the following in your prayers this week:
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Those facing the winter storm from Texas to New England
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Those who are struggling with mental and emotional stresses
If you would like special intentions listed in Lumen News and Prayer Book of Intentions you can send them directly to Mrs. Loeffler or to the front office.
Archangel Sports:
The Junior High teams continue running plays and getting strong. Still no games on the horizon, the challenge is finding other middle school teams in our division who are able to play. It’s great to see all of the kids coming together tho in true Archangel teamwork fashion.
! GALA !
Thank you to all those that volunteered, donated and participated in this year’s gala. It was a great success! THANK YOU!!! However, WE NEED YOU to help make next year’s gala a success, too! To that end….
We are currently looking for a Gala Team Lead. We have a team of 5-6 members that are each responsible for specific areas of the gala: marketing & sponsorship, procurement, tickets & reservations, silent auction, and the live event, but we need someone to provide overall guidance and management.
Responsibilities for the Team Lead include:
· Planning and scheduling team meetings;
· Overseeing team member responsibilities;
· Communication with school administration and school board;
· Track expenses and reconcile with finance administration;
Note that the Team Lead is EXEMPT FROM SHARE HOUR REQUIREMENTS & receives PARTIAL TUITION CREDIT
If you are interested, please contact the Gala Team or Mr. Ross to learn more.
Lumen Christi Gala Team
907-273-1530
Thanks everyone! TGIF (tomorrow) – have a great weekend!
Read MoreLumen News – February 11, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Feb 12: No school – Teacher Inservice
- Feb 13: 12p-3p, Last Chance for Gala Item Pickup!
- Feb 15: No school – Presidents Day
- Feb 17: Ash Wednesday (Lent Begins)(Friday A Schedule w/School Mass at 8am)
- Mar 5-14: Spring Break
Principal’s Update:
We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated in, volunteered for, and donated to the Annual Gala last Saturday! What an awesome, energetic, and exciting event! Together as a community, we raised over $100,000 for our school, including over $50,000 for our Fund-A-Future! This is simply amazing, especially since this was our first ever virtual event! Thanks to all who gave so freely and generously. While we were successful in the virtual event, we hope and pray that conditions allow us to return to our normal festive celebration in our gym next year! Thank you, thank you!
The COVID positivity rate has remained low throughout the Municipality of Anchorage, so we have been fortunate to remain in person each week. This has allowed us to add some extracurricular activities like junior high basketball skills, boys and girls high school basketball, drama, debate, yearbook and even rifle! We wish Class of 2021 senior Jonah Doniere, Class of 2021 juniors Vaeda Michaelson, Jack Murkowski, and Liam Dupras, and Class of 2023 sophomore Emily Ross good luck as they compete in the Alaska Drama, Debate, and Forensics State Championships this weekend! Go Archangels!
So many good things are happening at our school! Thank you everyone for making it happen and for continuing to trust us with your child’s education! We are so excited that so many families are reregistering for next year, and we are blessed to have so many new families calling us and dropping by each day to bring in applications for the fall.
On behalf of the staff and faculty of the school, have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend! See everyone next Tuesday!
Campus Ministry:
Virtue of the Week: Unity
The strength to be one in mind, heart and soul. For in the end there are but 3 things that remain: Faith, Hope, and Love. And the greatest of these is love. Cor 13:13
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There’s still time to sign up for the St. Benedict’s High School Retreat this Saturday, February 13th. The Lumen bus will leave Lumen for St. Therese Camp at 8:30 a.m. and returns to Lumen that night at 11 p.m.This is a wonderful retreat each year! Contact Elise Martinez ASAP at emartinez@stbenedictsak.com for more information.
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Choir members needed from all grade levels. See Mrs. Loeffler!
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Ash Wednesday is this coming Wednesday, February 17. We will be praying Stations of the Cross each week here at school throughout the season.
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Interested in a parent Lenten prayer group? Please contact Mrs. Loeffler at eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org
Prayer Spot
Please remember the following in your prayers this week:
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In thanksgiving for the many blessings we have been given
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For students who are attending school online
If you would like special intentions listed in Lumen News and Prayer Book of Intentions you can send them directly to Mrs. Loeffler or to the front office.
LUMENary Drive Update:
We had an amazing “Five Letters for 5 Days” campaign last week. If students wrote 5 letters to friends or family requesting a donation to the school or wrote 5 letters thanking current donors, they got 5 days of dress down/no-uniforms. Apparently a little bribery goes a long way, especially in the junior high crowd!
Seriously though, letter writing as a means of reaching out for support and/or in gratitude for gifts given is a skill. We hope these nuggets of learning stick with our Archangels as they move forward in life! As always, thanks to all who have supported the drive this far!
Archangel Sports:
Next up on the docket: both teams play Friday, February 19th at Su-Valley in Talkeetna. Girls tip off at 3p and boys at 4:30.
As always…..GOOOOOOOOOOO ARCHANGELS!!
Front Office News:
2021-22 Registration
Thanks to everyone who’s let me know so far that they’ll be returning next year! So far 80% of families have responded that they’ll be back for 2021-22, and the incoming 7th grade class is officially 50% full.
Our small class sizes and in-person learning means that our students are exactly where they should be academically, if not ahead of their public school peers. We had waiting lists last year and suspect that even with ASD opening back up, we will have waiting lists again this year. I’ll be reaching out to those of you who haven’t responded yet to ensure your spot is held if you are returning, and open it up to others if you’re not.
Fratelli Tutti (“All Brothers”) – TOMORROW! February 12th
Published by the Vatican on October 4th to coincide with the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis’s third papal encyclical Fratelli tutti has been described as a “keen diagnosis of the ills of our post-modern society, sharply railing against the failures seen in the global response to COVID-19….[a document which] serves as something greater and purposeful to wake up the Church to a greater charity and purpose.” Pope Francis himself wrote “It is my desire that, in this our time, by acknowledging the dignity of each human person, we can contribute to the rebirth of a universal aspiration to fraternity. Fraternity between all men and women.”
Please join us tomorrow night at a very special Zoom meeting hosted by Dr. Kevin Jones from Alaska Pacific as he and other distinguished panelists discuss the universal need to come together in fraternal community.
