Lumen News – October 25, 2018
Important Upcoming Dates:
- October 25th: TODAY! Lumen Christi JV Boys Basketball vs Holy Rosary Academy at Lumen at 5 pm
- October 25th & 26th: ½ Day for Parent Teacher Conferences (details below)
- October 26th: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Halloween Carnival, 6-8pm
- October 29th – Nov 2nd: Student Government Sponsored Spirit Week (see schedule, below)
- October 30th: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6 pm
- October 31st: Chili for Charity Lunch (details below)
- November 1st: School Mass, 9am
- Nov 5th: All School Rosary, 2 pm
- November 8th: Fall Open House, 6-8 pm
- November 9th: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Gala
- November 16th: 10th Grade Retreat (details below)
Principal’s Update:
Thank you to the students who have already brought in their addresses of friends and families who may be willing to contribute to our annual fund, the LUMENary Drive!
Last weekend, we hosted the Spike-tacular Girls Volleyball Tournament. Seventeen teams from across the State of Alaska attended. Although the Lumen Christi girls volleyball team did not place in the tournament, our Archangels continued to improve their skills against a tough set of competitors. Thank you to many parents, families, and students who came out to sell concessions and gate tickets, clean up the gym, cheer on our players, and keep our hospitality room well stocked with good food and drink! It was a success because of your efforts and sacrifice!
Our junior high boys and girls basketball teams seasons are in full swing, with nearly 25 students participating between the two teams. This week, we even held the first practice of our Lumen air rifle program! We had 10 students learn about safety, range procedures, and basic marksmanship skills. We will practice on Monday afternoons and plan to start firing our air rifles in the gym this next week!
As you attend Parent-Teacher Conferences, I hope you wander into the newly renovated library (to fill out your AdvancEd survey!) and take some time to read the “I Promise…” posters our Class of 2019 made following our August senior retreat on “Servant Leadership.” As you will see, our Seniors committed to living out our three Core Values of Faith, Family, and Excellence and our six Attributes of a Lumen Graduate this year. Our Sports Leader virtue of the week is ACCOUNTABLE, the strength to be willing to be held responsible for one’s actions. By placing these posters in full view of our school and parish community, we are holding our Seniors accountable to set a positive and powerful example for our underclassmen and women each and every day. Virtue = Strength!
Campus Ministry:
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Please join us Sunday, November 4th for our 1st Parent Discussion Group. We will meet at 6:00 p.m. at Lumen Christi (room number to be announced)
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January 15th we will be having an evening of prayer and fellowship, and food for teens and parents! Please mark your calendars. Further information to come.
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10th Grade will be on retreat Friday, November 16. We will spend the morning in reflection and prayer here at Lumen and the afternoon will be in service to the community off campus. We will return to Lumen Christi at 2:30 p.m. Please note this is later than the regular Friday dismissal time. Permission slips will be given to students next Thursday, October 25th.
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Please join our Lumen Christi Jingle Bell Run team. The run takes place on Dec. 8, 2018 and benefits The Arthritis Foundation. Students, teachers and families had a great time last year. You can sign up through this link: https://events.arthritis.org/team/lumenarchangels.
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Volunteers are needed for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Carnival Oct. 26 from 5:15-8:30p. Let Mrs. Gore at the Front Desk if your student(s) can help.
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Volunteers are needed for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Gala on Nov 9. Let Mrs. Gore at the Front Desk if your student(s) can help.
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Pope Francis has issued a special invitation for the faithful to pray the Rosary and the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel each day during October for the protection of the Church from evil. This is a great family activity for this month. Our Campus Ministry Bulletin Board is devoted to reflecting the Rosaries said by our families. Each time a rosary is said students are encouraged to record their family names on a bead and add it to the board.
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We have Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:15am in our Archangel Chapel, and each Thursday at 9am at St. Benedict Church. Please join us!
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Calling all students to join our team for the November 30th Dodgeball tournament. It will be held at Lumen Christi and teams from parishes all over the Archdiocese will be competing. See Mrs. Loeffler for more info.
Upcoming Events:
Youth Night is held at St. Benedict Church each Wednesday – all high school Lumen students are welcome! Several Theology teachers offer extra credit for Faith events attended outside of school hours. Students can check with teachers.
Prayer Spot:
Please remember the following in your prayers this week:
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All first responders.
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Those affected by Hurricane Michael and other natural disasters in the world.
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Any prayer requests that families would like listed here in Lumen News and also in the Lumen Prayer Book of Intentions may be sent directly to Mrs. Loeffler.
Archangel Sports Update:
The JV Boys Basketball team has their first game today. Come and cheer on our newest Archangel athletes as they take on Holy Rosary Academy! The game starts at 5p in the Lumen Gym. We’ll have a co-ed game on October 30th, Lumen vs. Birchwood Christian School, again here at Lumen at 5p. GO ARCHANGELS!
ArchCards! There’s been a slight delay in getting those out, but if you purchased one at Registration know that your name will be on a list at the door if you wish to attend any/all of the upcoming JV Basketball games. If you missed the opportunity to purchase an ArchCard at Registration, know that it’s not too late to get one. Adult cards are $25 and students are $10, both allow you access to any home basketball or volleyball game held at Lumen. Normal admission fee is $3-$5 per game.
School Announcements:
Spirit Week!
October 29th – November 2nd is Fall SPIRIT WEEK at Lumen!
*Monday Oct 29 ~ Fall harvest day ~ dress in your best farmer wear, chunky sweaters and flannel. Also – Student Government sponsored in-school carnival at 2p.
*Tuesday Oct 30 ~ Halloween color day ~ bring out your blacks, your oranges, your skeleton sweatshirts!
*Wednesday Oct 31 ~ Halloween! Costumes allowed, but no pretend weapons and no masks on during hallway class transfer times. Also – “Chili for Charity” in the Parish Hall. See below.
*Thursday Nov 1 ~ Mass Day – uniforms only please!
*Friday Nov 2 ~ All Saints Day. Dress as your favorite saint!
Chili for Charity:
Please join us on Wednesday, October 31, from 11:00-11:30 in the Parish Hall for our Disaster Relief collection “Chili for Charity” sponsored by the Lumen Christi Staff. Enjoy a bowl of chili with all the fixins’, cornbread, and bottled water – all for just for $5.00. All proceeds go to Catholic Charities USA to help the victims of Hurricane Michael.
Dia De Los Muertes:
Our students were selected to have their Day of the Dead Altar showcased at the Sol De Medianoche’s Dia De Los Muertes event on Friday, November 2nd at Out North Theater. Please stop by this free event inbetween 5p & 8p to honor Anchorage’s cultural diversity and our Lumen student’s work! Please see the flyer below for more information.
National Honor Society:
The Lumen Christi National Honor Society will have its induction ceremony on Tuesday, October 30th at 6pm in the library. All students and families are encouraged to join the new inductees and celebrate their accomplishments. A small reception will follow the ceremony.
Parent Teacher Conferences – Today and Tomorrow:
As a reminder, Parent Teacher Conferences start today and run between 3p – 7p.
Tomorrow, students will have a normal dismissal time of 12:20 and conferences will run between 1p and 4p. Conferences are held in the Student Room (large room off of the Front Office) and are on a walk-in basis, first come first served!
Special Health Care Outreach:
Tonight – the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Health Ministry Team and Youth Group have come together to offer a special presentation on opioid abuse and how it affects families. The Lumen community has been invited to join them on Thursday October 25th, 7pm in the SEAS gym. See the attached flyer for more information.
St. Benedict’s:
As a ministry of St. Benedicts, we are forever grateful for their support of LCHS. Let’s show our support for them by attending their sponsored events!
*A World Youth Day “Italian Dinner” Fundraiser will be held in the Parish Hall at 6pm on Saturday, October 27th. Join others for a 7 course feast and help get kids on their way to Panama in 2019!
Tutoring:
Don’t forget on-going tutoring (in any subject) is available Mondays after school in the Library from 2:30-4:00, in the library. There is no charge for this service.
Uniforms/Spirit Wear:
Spirit Wear is now available in town! You can order directly online through Alaska Serigraphics at https://lumenchristi.akcustom.ink/ Please note that all orders placed before October 31 will have free shipping and will be delivered to the school by November 15th. For all future orders, you will have the option of paying an additional shipping charge for delivery to your home, or free shipping for delivery and pick up at the school. If you have any questions, please call the office or Gerianne Thorsness at 907.229.0597.
Ongoing School Needs & Share Hour Opportunities:
Archangel Attic:
As you know, 100{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe} of Archangel Attic sales go directly towards reducing tuition for Lumen students. You can support the Attic’s efforts by volunteering your time and treasure! Sign up to volunteer here:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2378883/false?popup=true#/invitation
Concession Stand:
Volleyball and Junior High basketball seasons are kicking off which means we’ll need plenty of support at the concession stand. This is a fun way to earn share hours and is always a win-win because concession sales financially support the school. Sign up to support any of our sports events, here!
https://signup.com/group/151523700124
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Lumen News – October 18, 2018
Important Upcoming Dates:
- October 18th-20th: Spiketacular High School Volleyball Tournament
- October 19th: In-Service Day, NO SCHOOL!
- October 23rd: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6 pm
- October 25th: MatSu boys basketball vs Holy Rosary Academy at Lumen at 5 pm
- October 25th & 26th: ½ Day for Parent Teacher Conferences (details below)
- October 26th: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Halloween Carnival, 6-8pm
- October 29th: Student Government Halloween Carnival, 2 pm
- October 31st: Halloween Costume Dress Up Day
- October 31st: Chili for Charity Lunch (details below)
- November 1st: School Mass, 9am
- November 2nd: Saint’s Dress Up Day (dress up as your favorite saint)
- Nov 5th: All School Rosary, 2 pm
- November 8th: Fall Open House, 6-8 pm
- November 9th: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Gala
- November 16th: 10th Grade Retreat (details below)
Principal’s Update:
Did you know that our annual fund drive, the LUMENary Drive, has officially started? This year, our goal is to raise $40,000 as a school community. This drive, combined with other development and fundraising efforts like the Gala, the Archangel Attic, the Lighting the Path to the Future appeal, and the financial and material investment from St. Benedict’s parish, helps reduce our tuition by over $9,000 per student! A successful LUMENary Drive is absolutely critical to the financial health and stability of our school.
Within the next day or so, you will receive a letter from me, Father Tom, and our School Board Chair, Mr. Greg Gallagher. We are trying something a bit different this year for the 2018-2019 LUMENary Drive. We are asking each Lumen family to help us raise $500 towards our overall goal. Your LUMENary Drive packet will come with a pledge envelope for your family, as well as additional fund drive brochures and pledge envelopes and Fall Open House invitations. You will also receive an email with electronic attachments of the same. Please read the materials carefully this weekend as we are asking you to identify 4-5 close and extended family and friends who you think may want to give a tax-deductible donation to support the mission of Catholic education here at Lumen. We hope our students will send a personal note or email appeal to those family members and friends, along with the informational materials, asking them to consider supporting our school. Together, as a Lumen community, we can meet, and exceed, our fund drive goal. Thanks in advance for your assistance in this effort!
Finally, we pray for and wish our girls volleyball team success in the Spike-tacular Tournament which starts today. I look forward to seeing you in the stands cheering on our Archangels. And we hope you have a wonderful and safe extended weekend!
Campus Ministry:
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10th Grade will be on retreat Friday, November 16. We will spend the morning in reflection and prayer here at Lumen and the afternoon will be in service to the community off campus. We will return to Lumen Christi at 2:30 p.m. Please note this is later than the regular Friday dismissal time. Permission slips will be given to students next Thursday, October 25th.
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Please join our Lumen Christi Jingle Bell Run team. The run takes place on Dec. 8, 2018 and benefits The Arthritis Foundation. Students, teachers and families had a great time last year. You can sign up through this link: https://events.arthritis.org/team/lumenarchangels.
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Volunteers are needed for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Carnival Oct. 26. Let Mrs. Gore at the Front Desk if your student(s) can help.
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Volunteers are needed for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Gala on Nov 9. Let Mrs. Gore at the Front Desk if your student(s) can help.
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Pope Francis has issued a special invitation for the faithful to pray the Rosary and the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel each day during October for the protection of the Church from evil. This is a great family activity for this month. Our Campus Ministry Bulletin Board is devoted to reflecting the Rosaries said by our families. Each time a rosary is said students are encouraged to record their family names on a bead and add it to the board.
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We have Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:15am in our Archangel Chapel, and each Thursday at 9am at St. Benedict Church. Please join us!
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Calling all students to join our team for the November 30th Dodgeball tournament. It will be held at Lumen Christi and teams from parishes all over the Archdiocese will be competing. See Mrs. Loeffler for more info.
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There are still spots for Friday 12:30-3 pm service at our sister school, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. While parents are responsible for picking up students at Lumen at the normal Friday dismissal time (12:20p) and getting them over to SEAS, we are hoping to start a rotating carpool among parents so driving duty can be shared. This is a great way for students to earn Share Hours and support our sister school. Let Mrs. Loeffler know if you’re interested.
Upcoming Events
Youth Night is held at St. Benedict Church each Wednesday – all high school Lumen students are welcome! Several Theology teachers offer extra credit for Faith events attended outside of school hours. Students can check with teachers.
Prayer Spot
Please remember the following in your prayers this week:
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All first responders.
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Those affected by Hurricane Michael and other natural disasters in the world.
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Any prayer requests that families would like listed here in Lumen News and also in the Lumen Prayer Book of Intentions may be sent directly to Mrs. Loeffler.
Archangel Sports Update:
The Lumen Christi Spiketacular Volleyball Tournament starts today! We’re hosting 15 teams from around the state for 3 days of competition. Please come out and support our Archangels and see some great volleyball! We still need parent volunteers to be line judges and help run concessions, you can sign up here: http://signup.com/go/vSUEGTQ
ArchCards! There’s been a slight delay in getting those out, but if you purchased one at Registration know that your name will be on a list at the door if you wish to attend any/all of the Spiketacular games this weekend. If you missed the opportunity to purchase an ArchCard at Registration, know that it’s not too late to get one. Adult cards are $25 and students are $10, both allow you access to any home basketball or volleyball game held at Lumen. Normal admission fee is $3-$5 per game..
School Announcements:
Chili for Charity!
Please join us on Wednesday, October 31, from 11:00-11:30 in the Parish Hall for our Disaster Relief collection “Chili for Charity” sponsored by the Lumen Christi Staff. Enjoy a bowl of chili with all the fixins’, cornbread, and bottled water – all for just for $5.00. All proceeds go to Catholic Charities USA to help the victims of Hurricane Michael.
Special Health Care Outreach
The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Health Ministry Team and Youth Group have come together to offer a special presentation on opioid abuse and how it affects families. The Lumen community has been invited to join them on Thursday October 25th, 7 pm in the SEAS gym. See the attached flyer for more information.
Lands’ End $10,000 Scholarship
One of our uniform vendors, Lands’ End is soliciting applications for $10,000 scholarships. Scholarships can be used by graduating seniors for college, for 7-11 graders for tuition and uniforms here at Lumen, or placed in a 529 Educational Account. Only 3,000 applications will be accepted from across the US – let’s make sure Alaska is represented! Click here for more information on how to apply:
https://www.landsend.com/starboard-scholarship/
National Honor Society
The Lumen Christi National Honor Society will have its induction ceremony on Tuesday, October 23rd at 6pm in the library. All students and families are encouraged to join the new inductees and celebrate their accomplishments. A small reception will follow the ceremony.
Parent Teacher Conferences
As a reminder, Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up on October 25th & 26th. On Thursday the 25th students will follow a “Friday A” schedule with early dismissal at 12:20p. Conferences will then begin at 3p and run until 7p. There is no school Mass on Thursday, October 25th. On Friday, students will follow a “Friday B” schedule again with early dismissal at 12:20p, with conferences beginning at 1p and ending at 4p.
New Lumen parents: note that you don’t need to sign up for a conference time, rather they occur on a walk-in/first come first served basis.
Senior Pictures
The clock is ticking! Less than two weeks left to get your senior pictures to Mrs. Spillers….don’t let your yearbook page be blank! Submit your digital files to mspillers@lumenchristiak.org ASAP.
St. Benedict’s
As a ministry of St. Benedicts, we are forever grateful for their support of LCHS. Let’s show our support for them by attending their sponsored events!
*This coming Saturday, October 20th after the 5 pm mass the Knights of Columbus are hosting the First Annual “Knights Chili Cook Off” in the Parish Hall. Donations are welcome to help fund the many projects they work on.
*A World Youth Day “Italian Dinner” Fundraiser will be held in the Parish Hall at 6pm on Saturday, October 27th. Join others for a 7 course feast and help get kids on their way to Panama in 2019!
Tutoring
Don’t forget on-going tutoring (in any subject) is available Mondays after school in the Library from 2:30-4:00, in the library. There is no charge for this service.
Uniforms/Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear is now available in town! You can order directly online through Alaska Serigraphics at https://lumenchristi.akcustom.ink/ Please note that all orders placed before October 31 will have free shipping and will be delivered to the school by November 15th. For all future orders, you will have the option of paying an additional shipping charge for delivery to your home, or free shipping for delivery and pick up at the school. If you have any questions, please call the office or Gerianne Thorsness at 907.229.0597.
Ongoing School Needs & Share Hour Opportunities:
Archangel Attic
As you know, 100{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe} of Archangel Attic sales go directly towards reducing tuition for Lumen students. You can support the Attic’s efforts by volunteering your time and treasure! Sign up to volunteer here:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2378883/false?popup=true#/invitation
Concession Stand
Volleyball and Junior High basketball seasons are kicking off which means we’ll need plenty of support at the concession stand. This is a fun way to earn share hours and is always a win-win because concession sales financially support the school. Sign up to support any of our sports events, here!
https://signup.com/group/151523700124
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Lumen News – October 11, 2018
Important Upcoming Dates:
- October 11: TODAY! First day of practice for Middle School Basketball
- October 11: TODAY! High School Volleyball vs. Su-Valley at 6 pm
- October 12th: College Pride Casual Day (wear your favorite college gear)
- October 16th: School Board Meeting, 6pm
- October 17th: University of Portland visit, 1:15pm
- October 18-20: Spiketacular High School Volleyball Tournament
- October 19th: In-Service Day, No School
- October 25th & 26th: ½ Day for Parent Teacher Conferences
- October 29th: Student Government Halloween Carnival, 2pm
- October 31st: Halloween Costume Dress Up Day
- November 2nd: Saint’s Dress Up Day (dress up as your favorite saint)
- Nov 5th: All School Rosary, 2pm
- November 8th: Fall Open House, 6-8pm
- November 9th: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Gala
Principal’s Update:
Did you know that Lumen Christi was moved from its original Fireweed Ln location to St. Benedict’s in 2000? The invite came from Father Giebel who welcomed the school as a ministry of the parish. You can learn more about Father Giebel, the honorary “First Pastor” of Lumen Christi, on the information board on the right when you first walk into our school.
Our school was a beehive of activity this week, especially on Wednesday. Our 9th-11th graders all took the PSAT test, while our seniors took the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). These tests measure developed abilities, skills, and knowledge and will help our high schoolers better plan their college, occupational, or vocational careers. At the same time, our junior high students split into several groups and spent the morning putting their faith into action. Some of our 7th and 8th students started the day celebrating Mass at the Blessed Sacrament Monastery and meeting the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration! Other students attended weekly school Mass with the elementary school students at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. Following Mass, one group of students helped set up fall decorations at Prestige Care home off Muldoon Road. Another group assisted grounds and beautification volunteers in setting up garden lights at St. Patrick’s Parish. A third group headed downtown to spend time at the Chancery, working in various odd jobs for the Archdiocese of Anchorage. The fourth group stayed at St. Elizabeth’s and assisted teachers in classroom tasks. A special thanks to our parent chaperones who volunteered to drive and an extra thank you to Mrs. Robertson who organized the day!
We hope you have a blessed and safe weekend!
Campus Ministry:
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We are currently forming our Lumen Christi team for the Jingle Bell Run. The run takes place on Dec. 8, 2018 and benefits The Arthritis Foundation. Students, teachers and families had a great time last year. You can sign up through this link: https://events.arthritis.org/team/lumenarchangels.
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Pope Francis has issued a special invitation for the faithful to pray the Rosary and the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel each day during October for the protection of the Church from evil. This is a great family activity for this month. Our Campus Ministry Bulletin Board is devoted to reflecting the Rosaries said by our families. Each time a rosary is said students are encouraged to record their family names on a bead and add it to the board.
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We will soon be forming our Lumen Christi team for the 2018 Polar Plunge. It takes place at Goose lake on Saturday, December 15 and benefits the Special Olympics. Last year Lumen Christi raised over $3,000 and had a ball doing it! Please consider this challenge. Details for joining the team to come.
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We have Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:15am in our Archangel Chapel, and each Thursday at 9am at St. Benedict Church. Please join us!
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Lumen Christi is forming a dodgeball team for the November 30th Dodgeball tournament. It will be held at Lumen Christi and teams from parishes all over the Archdiocese will be competing. See Mrs. Loeffler for more info.
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There are still spots for Friday service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. This is another great way for students to earn Share Hours.
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Volunteers are needed for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Carnival Oct. 26. Let Mrs. Gore at the Front Desk know if your student can help.
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Volunteers are needed for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Gala on Nov 9.
Upcoming Events:
Youth Night is held at St. Benedict Church each Wednesday – all high school Lumen students are welcome! Students earn extra credit for Theology class when they attend after hours Faith events!!
Prayer Spot:
Please remember the following in your prayers this week:
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All first responders
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Those affected by Hurricane Michael and other natural disasters in the world.
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Any prayer requests that families would like listed here in Lumen News and also in the Lumen Prayer Book of Intentions may be sent directly to Mrs. Loeffler.
Archangel Sports Update:
The girl’s high school volleyball team has their first match tonight, October 11 at 6p here in the Lumen Gym. Come out and support our team as they take on Su-Valley!
Boys and girls middle school basketball also begins today, October 11, with the girls practicing from 3:15 to 4:30 and the boys practicing from 4:15 to 5:30 this afternoon. It is not too late to join!
Big Reminder that next week is the Lumen Christi Spiketacular Volleyball Tournament! We’ll be hosting 15 teams from around the state for 3 days of competition. Please come out and support our Archangels and see some great volleyball! Games will start on Thursday and run through Saturday evening’s championship match.
School Announcements:
Archangel Attic
As you know, 100{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe} of Archangel Attic sales go directly towards reducing tuition for Lumen students. You can support the Attic’s efforts by volunteering your time and treasure! Sign up here:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2378883/false?popup=true#/invitation
College Fair/College Visits
Juniors and Seniors who have turned in their permission slips will be headed to the UAA college fair on Monday, October 15th. Students without permission forms will have to remain at school. The University of Portland will be here on Wednesday, October 17th at 1:15 in Mrs. Brewer’s room to meet with any interested students and parents.
Concession Stand
Volleyball and Junior High basketball seasons are kicking off which means we’ll need plenty of support at the concession stand. This is a fun way to earn share hours and is always a win-win because concession sales financially support the school. Sign up to support our first volleyball tournament, here!
https://signup.com/group/151523700124
Italian Dinner
St. Benedict’s Parish is hosting an Italian Dinner fundraiser for kids going to Panama’s World Youth Day in January 2019. Join others for a 7 course feast in the Parish Hall starting at 6pm on Saturday, October 27th and help get kids on their way to Panama!
Lands’ End $10,000 Scholarship
One of our uniform vendors, Lands’ End is soliciting applications for $10,000 scholarships. Scholarships can be used by graduating seniors for college, for 7-11 graders for tuition and uniforms here at Lumen, or placed in a 529 Educational Account. Only 3,000 applications will be accepted from across the US – let’s make sure Alaska is represented! Click here for more information on how to apply:
https://www.landsend.com/starboard-scholarship/
Online Courses
If your child is taking an online course that they hope to get credit for, you must complete and submit an “Online Request Form” to the Front Office. Not all courses or vendors are accepted for credit at Lumen. If you have any questions feel free to contact Mrs. Brewer (dbrewer@lumenchristiak.org).
Parent Teacher Conferences
As a reminder, Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up on October 25th & 26th. On Thursday the 25th students will follow a “Friday A” schedule with early dismissal at 12:20p. Conferences will then begin at 3p and run until 7p. On Friday, students will follow a “Friday B” schedule again with early dismissal at 12:20p, with conferences beginning at 1p and ending at 4p.
New Lumen parents: note that you don’t need to sign up for a conference time, rather they occur on a walk-in/first come first served basis.
PVO (Parent Volunteer Organization)
Thanks to all who attended our first PVO meeting on Tuesday night. Topics discussed included the new Spirit Wear website, upcoming volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and our February Gala. We are still looking for administrative support with PVO, don’t be afraid to step in & help out!
Senior Pictures
You only have 2.5 weeks left to get your senior pictures to Mrs. Spillers! Do this ASAP if not already done! Submit your digital files to mspillers@lumenchristiak.org as soon as you have them.
SCRIP
Our next order deadline is Saturday, October 12. This week only Scrip is offering special rebates on gift cards for the following merchants: Bath & Body Works (17{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe}), Domino’s Pizza (12{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe}), LL Bean (17{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe}) and TGI Friday’s (10{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe}). Forms are available in the office or you can order online at www.shopwithscrip.com. If you’re setting up an account on shopwithscrip.com for the first time, Lumen’s enrollment code is: B968B67E44853. Questions on the Scrip program can be directed to kap.celine@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting Lumen Christi’s fundraising efforts by purchasing gift cards through Scrip!
Tutoring
Don’t forget on-going tutoring (in any subject) is available Mondays after school from 2:30-4:00, in the library. There is no charge for this service.
Uniforms
Spirit Wear is now available in town! You can order directly online through Alaska Serigraphics at https://lumenchristi.akcustom.ink/ Please note that all orders placed before October 31 will have free shipping and will be delivered to the school by November 15th. For all future orders, you will have the option of paying an additional shipping charge for delivery to your home, or free shipping for delivery and pick up at the school. If you have any questions, please call the office or Gerianne Thorsness at 907.229.0597.
And finally…..
2018-19 LUMEN-ary Drive starts next week! As a Lumen family, we know you already appreciate our school. This year we want you to be able to reach out to other family members and friends and ask their support for our great school! The LUMEN-ary Drive directly offsets operational costs of the school, so that we may continue to offer a solid Catholic education at an affordable price to as many families as possible. Tuition this year averages $7,250 per student, while the actual cost to educate one student is $16,500. The LUMEN-ary Drive seeks to fill that “gap” of over $9,000 per student. A successful drive is critical to our financial stability. This year we will send additional brochures and letters of explanation to you so you can distribute them further and invite others to be a Lumen supporter! Please look for the mailing next week, both to your home and email addresses. It’s easy to fulfill your pledge online. Thank you for generously supporting this year’s LUMEN-ary Drive!
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Important Upcoming Dates:
- October 4-6: MS Soccer Conference Tournament
- October 8th: Breast Cancer Awareness Casual Day (wear pink)
- October 9th: PVO Meeting, 6:30-8:00pm
- October 10th: PSAT testing (9th, 10th, 11th Grades Only)
- October 10th: Monastery Mass & Community Service Day (7th & 8th Grade)
- October 10 Middle School Basketball parents meeting 5:30pm in gym
- October 11: First day of practice for Middle School Basketball
- October 12th: College Pride Casual Day (wear your favorite college gear)
- October 16th: School Board Meeting, 6pm
- October 17th: University of Portland visit, 1:15pm
- October 18-20: Spiketacular High School Volleyball Tournament
- October 19th: In-Service Day, No School
- October 25th & 26th: ½ Day for Parent Teacher Conferences
- October 29th: Student Government Halloween Carnival, 2pm
- October 31st: Halloween Costume Dress Up Day
- November 2nd: Saint’s Dress Up Day (dress up as your favorite saint)
- Nov 5th: All School Rosary, 2pm
- November 8th: Fall Open House, 6-8pm
Principal’s Update:
Do you know that the Sports Leader Virtue of the Week is UNITY? Unity is defined as the strength to be one in mind, heart, and soul. You can see one of the videos our students watched this week highlighting this virtue here: https://www.sportsleader.org/video/every-coach-can-learn-a-lesson-from-this-middle-school-team.
It is obvious that ALL of us can learn a lesson from this inspiring and unified middle school team!
I have been remiss in getting you information on our air rifle club/program and I know there have been a lot of questions. We have the equipment we need and I plan to hold practice in our gym. Middle school boys and girls basketball and girls volleyball have priority for practice time, but we have been able to carve out some time Monday nights from 5:30-7pm. The first practice will be Monday, Oct 22nd. We will start slowly, one night a week at first, until we can eventually try to have practice at least twice a week. I will have a signup sheet outside my office for students starting next week. It is first come, first served. We will limit practice to only EIGHT students at a time, mainly due to space limitations, equipment availability, and safety concerns. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at bross@lumenchristiak.org.
I encourage you to ask your son or daughter what they think of the new furniture in the library. Thank you to Father Tom and others who planned and organized the transformation of this space. No longer do our students have to use tired, old chairs and desks. Instead, we have access to stylish, clean, and functional desks and chairs and modern computer technology. And it is becoming clear that the “buoy” chairs are student favorites! Thanks again Father Tom!!!!
We hope you can come out to support our junior high Archangel soccer team as we compete in the Alaska Christian Schools Activity Association (ACSAA) tournament starting this afternoon with a game against Holy Rosary Academy at 5:30pm on the Kinkaid grass fields.
Finally, a hearty congratulations to Anthony Rybicki, Class of 2022, for being named the Fall 2018 “And Then Some” Award recipient! Anthony goes above and beyond to help out his classmates and others within the school. He is always polite and quick to lend a hand when needed. He exemplifies our Core Values of Faith, Family, and Excellence daily…and then some!
Have a blessed and safe weekend!
Campus Ministry:
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Thank you to all parents, teachers, and youth group leaders who helped make our school retreat spiritual, community building and a whole lot of fun! Students were wonderful and Kudoz to our senior group leaders.
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We are currently forming our Lumen Christi team for the Jingle Bell Run. The run takes place on Dec. 8, 2018 and benefits The Arthritis Foundation. Students, teachers and families had a great time last year. You can sign up through this link: https://events.arthritis.org/team/lumenarchangels.
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Pope Francis has issued a special invitation for the faithful to pray the Rosary and the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel each day during October for the protection of the Church from evil. This is a great family activity for this month. Our Campus Ministry Bulletin Board is devoted to reflecting the Rosaries said by our families. Each time a rosary is said students are encouraged to record their family names on a bead and add it to the board.
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We will soon be forming our Lumen Christi team for the 2018 Polar Plunge. It takes place at Goose lake on Saturday, December 15 and benefits the Special Olympics. Last year Lumen Christi raised over $3,000 and had a ball doing it! Please consider this challenge. Details for joining the team to come.
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We have Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:15am in our Archangel Chapel, and each Thursday at 9am at St. Benedict Church. Please join us!
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Lumen Christi is forming a dodgeball team for the November 30th Dodgeball tournament. It will be held at Lumen Christi and teams from parishes all over the Archdiocese will be competing. See Mrs. Loeffler for more info.
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There are still spots for Friday service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. This is another great way for students to earn Share Hours.
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Volunteers are needed for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Carnival Oct. 26. Let Mrs. Gore at the Front Desk know if your student can help.
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Volunteers are needed for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Gala on Nov 9.
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St. Michael’s Parish in Palmer is hosting a dinner gathering with Archbishop Etienne and Tom East of the Center for Ministry Development on Oct. 9 from 5:30-6:45. This gathering wtill highly the research about Gen Z Youth and their families along with effective ways for parishes to engage youth and their families. Please RSVP by calling or texting 907-355-3223.
Upcoming Events:
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Youth Night is held at St. Benedict Church each Wednesday – all high school Lumen students are welcome!
Students earn extra credit for Theology class when they attend after hours Faith events!!
Prayer Spot:
Please remember the following in your prayers this week:
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All first responders
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Peace in the world
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Any prayer requests that families would like listed here in Lumen News and also in the Lumen Prayer Book of Intentions may be sent directly to Mrs. Loeffler.
Archangel Sports Update:
Lumen Christi is hosting and playing in the ACSAA Middle School Soccer Tournament October 4-6 at Kincaid and Javier de la Vega parks. Our first game is tonight at 5:30p on Kincaid Field #6. Depending on the outcome of that game, we’ll either be challenging Su Valley Friday at 4p at Kincaid or a yet to be determined team Saturday at 10a at de la Vega (1950 W 56th Ave). Come out and cheer our Archangels on!
Congratulations to Sophia Dupras, Class of 2020, for finishing in 9th place at the 1A State Cross-Country Championships at Bartlett High School last weekend.
Congratulations to Jaime Martin, Class of 2019, and Sabrina Warren, Class of 2022, for being named to the Region 2 All-Tournament Team and Outstanding Goalkeeper of the Tournament, respectively.
Middle School Basketball kicks off next week with a parents meeting at 5:30pm on Wednesday, October 10th at Lumen Christi. Practices begin on October 11th after school.
School Announcements:
Halloween Carnival:
Our sister school, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is having their annual Halloween Carnival on Friday, October 26 from 6-8 p.m. and would love to have Lumen help in running the games. Please let Mrs. Gore at our Front Desk know ASAP if your student(s) can help. This is a great way to earn share hours and support our sister school.
Girls Afternoon Out:
Parents of Lumen girls – consider taking your daughter to the Bear Tooth Theater after the early dismissal bell on Friday, October 19th for a special “Empowerment Project” movie. See the flyer below for more information. Parent of Lumen boys – there will be a similar event for boys, in March.
Online Courses:
If your child is taking an online course that they hope to get credit for, you must complete and submit an “Online Request Form” to the Front Office. Not all courses or vendors are accepted for credit at Lumen. If you have any questions feel free to contact Mrs. Brewer (dbrewer@lumenchristiak.org).
PVO (Parent Volunteer Organization):
Please join Lumen parent Gerianne Thorsness as she kicks off PVO’s first meeting of the year from 6:30-7:30p on Tuesday, Oct 9th. Come learn how to get your Parent Share Hours completed easily, painlessly, and nearly in one fell swoop! Snacks and entertainment will be provided. See the attached invitation for more details.
Senior Pictures AND Memory Pages:
Mrs. Spillers is still waiting for senior pictures. Submit your digital files to mspillers@lumenchristiak.org as soon as you have them. October 31st – the deadline – will be here before you know it!
Memory pages for the yearbook are also due. Parents of seniors, please submit your hi-res JPEG or PDF file to Dr. Carlson at acarlson@lumenchristiak.org as soon as your page is complete.
Tutoring:
Don’t forget on-going tutoring (in any subject) is available Mondays after school from 2:30-4:00, in the library. There is no charge for this service.
SCRIP:
It’s time for another Scrip order – the deadline is Tuesday, October 9. The Scrip program allows you to purchase gift cards at face value, which then results in an instant rebate that comes back to Lumen. Consider buying gift cards from hundreds of popular retailers to use as gifts, or pay for your everyday purchases using gift cards instead of cash or credit cards. Place your order online at www.shopwithscrip.com or fill out the order form and return it to the office. Rebates vary and are listed next to the name of each retailer. If you’re setting up an account on shopwithscrip.com for the first time, Lumen’s enrollment code is: B968B67E44853
Uniforms:
Tommy Hilfiger Ties have finally arrived! New ties are available through Mrs. Gore at the Front Desk for $20 each. They can be purchased with cash, credit card or check, or can be billed to your SmartTuition account as well.
Spirit Wear will soon be available locally! Final touches are being put on a “Lumen” link at Alaska Serigraphics allowing sweatshirts & pants, fleece jackets, letter jackets, letter sweaters and more to be ordered online. Show your school pride with new spirit wear!
EMPOWERMENT MOVIE INVITE
https://www.apcm.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/AWMI-Empowerment-Project-ASD.pdf
PVO INVITE
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Lumen News – September 27, 2018
Important Upcoming Dates:
- September 27-29: HS Soccer Conference Tournament
- October 1st: All-School Rosary, 2pm
- October 4-6: MS Soccer Conference Tournament
- October 9th: PVO Meeting
- October 10th: PSAT testing (9th, 10th, 11th Grades Only)
- October 16th: School Board Meeting, 6pm
- October 17th: University of Portland visit, 1:15pm
- October 18-20: Girls Volleyball Tournament
- October 19th: In-Service Day, No School
- October 25th & 26th: ½ Day for Parent Teacher Conferences
- November 8th: Fall Open House
Principal’s Update:
This weekend, on Saturday, Sept 29th, the Church will celebrate the Feast Day of the Archangels (Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael). This is a special day because our patron saint is St. Michael the Archangel. We will recognize the Feast Day on Friday during our reopening of the school library at 7:45am tomorrow morning. We hope you will join us to see the amazing transformation of new furniture, new bookcases, new computers, and a new office space for our Campus Minister, Mrs. Loeffler.
Did you know that our Lumen Christi students pray the “Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel” every day at the end of the school day? You can find this prayer in our Parent/Student Handbook. This beautiful prayer, first written by Pope Leo XIII in 1884, used to be recited at the end of every Mass. Although this tradition stopped in 1970, the prayer has become more popular in recent years. Our recitation of the prayer as a school
community each day invokes the protection of St. Michael in our daily battle against the Devil and evil spirits. It is very moving to see all our students stop cleaning our classrooms and hallways at 2:29pm and join together in prayer to our patron saint before the final bell.
As you know, our students spent several days last week on retreat. Our junior high students spent two days in various faith in action activities including making sandwiches for adults at the Anchorage Rescue Mission and birthday bags for homeless youth at Clare House and Covenant House. They also picked up trash along Jewel Lake Road, cleaned up portions of the Anchorage Cemetery, went to Mass and Reconciliation, and toured the Anchorage Museum.
At the same time, our high school students traveled out to St. Therese’s Camp for an overnight retreat facilitated by Mike Sylvester and Claire Long from 5thousand (http://5thousand.com/). Since our school theme this year is Respect and Serve Others, our students reflected on what it means to respect ourselves and others as well as what it means to be called to serve others. Thanks to Father Tom and Father Whitney, we also had a beautiful Mass and Adoration and an opportunity for Reconciliation. We were even blessed by gorgeous fall weather!
Our senior class of 2019 closed out the retreat by showcasing their “I Promise” posters. These posters were developed during their August retreat on “Servant Leadership” and reflect each senior’s promise to live out and example on a daily basis our three Core Values and six Attributes of a Lumen Graduate. You should begin to see these posters being displayed around our school next week. Great job leading the way, Class of 2019!
If you have time, come out to cheer on our high school soccer team as we compete in the conference championships at Kincaid and Begich Middle School. Next week, our junior high team will compete as well.
Have a safe and blessed weekend!
Campus Ministry:
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We are currently forming our Lumen Christi team for the Jingle Bell Run. The run takes place on Dec. 8, 2018 and benefits The Arthritis Foundation. Students, teachers and families had a great time last year. You can sign up through this link: https://events.arthritis.org/team/lumenarchangels.
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We will soon be forming our Lumen Christi team for the 2018 Polar Plunge. It takes place at Goose lake on Saturday, December 15 and benefits the Special Olympics. Last year Lumen Christi raised over $3,000 and had a ball doing it! Please consider this challenge. Details for joining the team to come.
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We have Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:15am in our Archangel Chapel, and each Thursday at 9am at St. Benedict Church. Please join us!
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Lumen Christi is forming a dodgeball team for the November 30th Dodgeball tournament. It will be held at Lumen Christi and teams from parishes all over the Archdiocese will be competing. See Mrs. Loeffler for more info.
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There are still spots for Friday service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. This is another great way for students to earn Share Hours.
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Volunteers are needed for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Gala on Nov 9.
Upcoming Events:
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Youth Night is held at St. Benedict Church each Wednesday – all high school Lumen students are welcome!
Students earn extra credit for Theology class when they attend after hours Faith events!!
Prayer Spot:
Please remember the following in your prayers this week:
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All first responders
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Peace in the world
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Any prayer requests that families would like listed here in Lumen News and also in the Lumen Prayer Book of Intentions may be sent directly to Mrs. Loeffler.
Archangel Sports Update:
Lumen Christi is hosting and playing in the Conference/State Championship Soccer Tournament, starting today, with games through Sunday the 29th. Games will be played at Kincaid Park and Begich Middle School, come out and cheer our Archangels on!
Archangel Cross Country runner Sophia Dupras is competing at the State Cross Country Meet at Bartlett High on Saturday at noon. Go Sophia!
School Announcements:
Halloween Carnival
Our sister school, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is having their annual Halloween Carnival on Friday, October 26 from 6-8 p.m. and would love to have Lumen help in running the games. Please let Mrs. Gore at our Front Desk know ASAP if your student(s) can help. This is a great way to earn share hours and support our sister school.
Oktoberfest
Join the Knights of Columbus for an Oktoberfest celebration this Saturday, October 29th after 5p mass in the Parrish Hall. Brats, Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad, German Chocolate Cake, Beer! Admission by donation ~ dust off your lederhosen, we’ll see you there!
Online Courses
If your child is taking an online course that they hope to get credit for, it is important to make sure that the “Online Request Form” has been filled out and turned in to the Front Office. These forms were available at registration and are now available in the Office. Not all courses or vendors are accepted for credit at Lumen. Additional information is available in our Student/Parent Handbook on page 19. If you have any questions feel free to contact Mrs. Brewer (dbrewer@lumenchristiak.org)
PVO (Parent Volunteer Organization)
PVO will host its first meeting of the year and it’s everything you ever wanted to know about getting your Parent Share Hours completed easily, painlessly, and nearly in one fell swoop. Mark your calendars and join Gerianne Thorsness on Tuesday, October 9th from 6:30-7:30p in the Library. Snacks will be provided.
Senior Pictures
Mrs. Spillers is still waiting for senior pictures. Submit your digital files to mspillers@lumenchristiak.org as soon as you have them. They are due by October 31st.
Tutoring
Don’t forget on-going tutoring (in any subject) is available Mondays after school from 2:30-4:00, in the library.
Uniforms
Spirit Wear will soon be available locally at Alaska Serigraphics, located on Abbott Road. By October 1st we hope to share a “Lumen” link allowing you to online order sweatshirts & pants, fleece jackets, letter jackets, letter sweaters and more. Many thanks to Gerianne Thorsness, dedicated Lumen parent volunteer who coordinated this effort for us. Show off your school spirit with new gear!
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