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Lumen News – 04/13/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • April 17th:  School Board Meeting, 6pm
  • April 17th:  Archbishop Etienne Listening Session about Catholic Schools, 7pm
  • April 20th & 21st:  Lumen’s Drama Production, 7pm at Grant Hall, APU Campus
  • April 24th:  Science Day at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
  • April 24th:  PVO Meeting, 7pm
  • April 28th:  Junior/Senior Prom
  • May 5th:  St. Benedict/Lumen Christi Spring Clean Up (Tentative)
  • May 9th:  Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm
  • May 10th:  Graduation, 7pm
  • May 21st, 22nd, 23rd:  Finals
  • May 24th & 25th:  Teacher Inservice

From the Principal:

Over this past week, we have received a lot of great news related to our recent service projects and school finances.  During Lent, our teacher-sponsored Friday lunches raised nearly $500 for the H20 Project. Thanks to Student Government’s efforts in encouraging students to abstain from sugary drinks during Lent, we added an additional $206.11 to support the digging of wells in South Sudan.  After getting a presentation from Mr. Thomas Awiapo from Catholic Relief Services (CRS), I challenged our students to raise at least $20 each for the CRS Rice Bowl. Together, our students raised over $500 to support the CRS efforts around the world. These numbers show the calling and commitment of our students and families to sacrifice and meet the needs of the poor and vulnerable (one of the seven Catholic Social Teaching principles).

At the same time we were working to raise money to give away to others, we received the good news that Lumen Christi will benefit from Reetz Foundation grant money next year.  The Reetz Foundation, established in 1977 and is named after long-time Anchorage resident and philanthropist, the late August F. Reetz. The Foundation aids and assists in the establishment, development, maintenance, promotion, growth and preservation of parochial education within the Archdiocese of Anchorage.  Although the Foundation has been dormant for many years, this year brought a solicitation of grant request proposals. After a needs assessment, Lumen submitted five grant requests that were recently approved by the Foundation. In coming weeks, we will receive $8000 in funding to support the following:

  1. Campus Ministry Program:  Funding will support transportation for retreats/Catholic Schools Week Mass, support to community outreach and liturgical activities, and costs associated with grade-level and sports teams retreats next year.

  2. School Board development:  Funding will support a professional facilitator to conduct strategic planning during the August board offsite.

  3. CPR/1st Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogen training:  Funding will support training for our full time teachers and staff to receive a two year American Red Cross certification in the most current skills.

  4. Science/Technology equipment:  Funding will support the purchase of wireless probeware and data collection equipment to allow our students to perform more advanced labs and increase skills for data analysis.

  5. NCEA Teacher Attendance:  Funding will support the attendance of one Lumen faculty member at the annual National Catholic Educational Association conference.  The NCEA Conference is the largest private education gathering in the nation and brings together thousands of Catholic and other religious educators to exchange ideas and learn about cutting edge research related to educational methods.

We are very blessed by the Foundation’s generosity and look forward to additional opportunities to solicit grant money to improve and grow our school program.

Finally, for those have have attended our January State of the School addresses the past two years, you have heard me mention my desire to start an air rifle marksmanship program here at Lumen.  I’m proud to say that the National Rifle Association Foundation has approved my grant request to provide equipment and materials to start the program here at Lumen. The grant consists of shooting and safety equipment and materials, not money.  The list includes 8 sporter air rifles, pellets and paper targets, safety materials, and an 8-point target backstop. This will allow us to organize practice afterschool 2-3 times a week starting in the fall here at the school. My hope is that our students will be able to compete against JROTC and 4-H clubs here in Alaska as well as against rifle clubs and programs around the country virtually.  My ultimate vision is to grow a varsity program over the next 3-5 years in which we could compete against Anchorage School District high schools. I will have more and detailed information later, but I wanted to share the good news now. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Sorry for the long update, but I wanted to keep all informed of the great things going on at our school.  Have a wonderful, safe, and enjoyable weekend!

Announcements:  

Lumen’s Drama Production of “And Came the Spring”:  Our play is Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21st at Grant Hall on APU campus, at 7:00 pm on both nights.  Tickets are $5.00 if you pay early and $7.00 at the door. Tickets go on sale on April 3rd. Tickets can be purchased from any drama student or at the front office.

Tuition Assistance for the 2018-19 SY:  For those wishing to apply for tuition assistance, please click on the following link and complete the application through Covenant Tuition Services no later than July 13, 2018.  http://cts-tuition.com/app/lumancak  Please let us know if you have any questions.

New Uniform Company-Tommy Hilfiger:  As mentioned at our State of the School Address, we have been working with Tommy Hilfiger as another school uniform option for our Lumen families.  Tommy Hilfiger is offering daily school uniforms, PE uniforms, staffwear, and some Lumen Wear. You can access the site by clicking on the following link and searching for Lumen Christi https://www.globalschoolwear.com There are a couple changes on the site that are being ironed out and are highlighted below but the site as a whole is ready to go and you may order at anytime.

  • Under the “Lumen Wear” section, the embroidered logo option, “Staff” will be removed and only available under “Staffwear”.

  • Under the “Lumen Wear” section, there will be an embroidered option “Lu-Mom” added soon so stay tuned.

  • Under the 12th grade daily uniform section, the burgundy color sweaters are currently not available but will be soon.  It is a new color for the sweaters and will be added to the inventory for the coming school year. I will keep you posted on this once they are available.

Please let Mrs. Estes know if you have any questions while using this site.  We will no longer be using Parker Uniforms as a uniform source but we are still using Lands End.

Listening Session with Archbishop Etienne:  Archbishop of Anchorage Paul Etienne will be at St. Benedict Parish on Tuesday, April 17th, at 7pm for a “listening session” on Catholic schools in the Archdiocese.  If you want your voice heard and express your thoughts about Catholic education, please plan on attending this event in the Parish Hall. As the Archbishop has said, this is not a time for complaining or to ask questions, but rather an opportunity to hear from YOU, the parents and community members of Lumen Christi.

Calling Senior Parents!!  Graduation Slide Show:  Yearbook is putting together a slideshow for graduation with photos of the graduates. If you have any photos from either their childhood or young adulthood and would like to feature them in the slideshow, please send them to Mrs. Spillers (mspillers@lumenchristiak.org) by April 30th.

Pickle Jars Needed-Junior-Senior Prom:  Lumen’s Junior-Senior Prom will be on April 28th.  Michell Goodwin is organizing details for decorations and is in need of 8 empty pickle jars approximately the 32oz size.  We will also need volunteers to help decorate, set-up and clean-up. Please let us (or Michell Goodwin) know if you are able to help.

Italian Dinner and Auction:  All are invited to attend the next Italian feast and auction to benefit students going to World Youth Day.  It will be on Saturday, April 28th at 6PM. It will include 8 courses:

  • Antipasta
  • Bruschetta
  • gnocchi
  • stuffed mushrooms
  • homemade pasta
  • vegetable
  • salad
  • dessert

Tickets are 30 dollars, kids 6-13 are 15 dollars, 5 and under are free.  The Auction will feature both live and silent auctions, more details coming soon.  The dinner will be in the church basement at St. Benedict, 8110 Jewel Lake Road. Invite your friends and family for a night of great food and fellowship!  Let Bob McMorrow know how many tickets you want and he will set them aside for you. Tickets will be on sale after all St. Benedict’s Masses.

Calling All Photographers!: Do you have any great pictures of your students playing sports or participating in extra-curricular activities? Although our Yearbook team tries to be at as many events as possible, we can’t be everywhere. Please send any pictures you have to Mrs. Spillers, so that we can try to include them in the yearbook. E-mail: mspillers@lumenchristiak.org

ACYC 2018:  ACYC will take place from June 3-6th.  Registration opens on April 1, 2018. Click the following link for more information:  https://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/?s=acyc&submit=Search

Campus Ministry:

All are invited to join us for Mass at 7:15 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in our School Chapel!

  • Congratulations to Falon for entering the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil Mass.
  • Please sign up for service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School.  Each Friday 4 students are needed to help in classrooms from 12:30-2:30.  Students please sign up in the main hallway.
  • Sign up sheets for Friday service hours at The Archangel Attic can be found on the bulletin board across from the school office. Students please sign up!!
  • All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.
  • If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

Prayer Corner:

(prayer requests can be sent to Liz Loeffler – eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org)

Please Pray for:

  • For the the repose of the souls of the Humboldt coach and hockey team and for comfort to their families.  May they rest in Christ’s loving peace.
  • Our local, state, national, world, and Church leaders
  • Those who are lacking adequate food and shelter
  • Respect for all life

PVO News:

The Attic needs your help 5-7 pm on Fridays in April!!  The Attic is 100{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe} run by volunteers, donates 100{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe} of the money earned to our school and it adds up to over $100,000 a year!

ATTIC FRIDAYS:

CONCESSIONS:

Please consider taking a leadership role in 2018-19.

  • PVO President (Danielle will be serving as one of the Gala Co-Chairs next year)

  • PVO Secretary/Sign Up

  • Special Events Concession Stand Helper

Our next and Final PVO Meeting of the year will be Tuesday, April 24th at 7pm. (Please note the date change.)  Please join us to look back over this school year and start planning for the 2018-19 school year.

If you have any questions or can help with any of these roles please contact Danielle- pvo@lumenchristiak.org or 227-7080.

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Lumen News – 04/05/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Apr 5th:  Open House and Family Pizza Night, 6-8pm
  • April 11th:  PSAT-JH Testing
  • April 17th:  School Board Meeting, 6pm
  • April 17th:  Archbishop Etienne Listening Session about Catholic Schools, 7pm
  • April 20th & 21st:  Lumen’s Drama Production, 7pm at Grant Hall, APU Campus
  • April 24th:  PVO Meeting, 7pm
  • April 28th:  Junior/Senior Prom
  • May 9th:  Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm
  • May 10th:  Graduation, 7pm
  • May 21st, 22nd, 23rd:  Finals
  • May 24th & 25th:  Teacher Inservice

From the Principal:

CHRIST IS RISEN!  CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED!  These are the words our students heard from Father Tom today at Mass, and words that all Christians around the world rejoice in saying and hearing.   We hope your Easter weekend was a blessed one!

Please mark your calendars for two important upcoming events in April.  First, the Archbishop of Anchorage Paul Etienne will be at St. Benedict Parish on Tuesday, April 17th, at 7pm for a “listening session” on Catholic schools in the Archdiocese.  If you want your voice heard and express your thoughts about Catholic education, please plan on attending this event in the Parish Hall. As the Archbishop has said, this is not a time for complaining or to ask questions, but rather an opportunity to hear from YOU, the parents and community members of Lumen Christi.

Second, our Drama Club is putting on their production on April 20th and 21st.  The cast and crew has been hard at work for the past school year and are looking forward to the big show.  Please purchase your tickets from a cast member and plan to support this important annual event highlighting the skills and talents of many of our students.

We look forward to seeing you!

Announcements:

Congratulations!!  Senior All-Star Game:  A big congratulations to both Maeve Bakic and Andrew Bennett who were chosen to compete in the Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches Senior All-Star Games.  The games will take place at UAA in the Wells Fargo gym (not the Alaska Airlines Center). Unfortunately Maeve is unable to participate but we are so proud of her accomplishments.  The boys All-Star game that Andrew Bennett is participating in is at 3:45pm. Please come out and cheer him on.

Listening Sessions with Archbishop Etienne:  Archbishop Etienne is interested in hearing from as many people as possible about our mission as a Church here in the Archdiocese of Anchorage.  Please see the attached flyer for schedule and locations. The Archbishop will have a special listening session to hear about our Archdiocesan Catholic schools here at St. Benedict’s on Tuesday, April 17th at 7pm.  Please see the separate flyer for the Catholic Schools session for more information.

Calling Senior Parents!!  Graduation Slide Show:  Yearbook is putting together a slideshow for graduation with photos of the graduates. If you have any photos from either their childhood or young adulthood and would like to feature them in the slideshow, please send them to Mrs. Spillers (mspillers@lumenchristiak.org) by April 30th.

Deadline Extended-2018-19 SY Registration Packets:  Registration packets were sent home before Spring Break.  Please let Mrs. Estes know asap if your student has not given you the packet.  Be sure to turn in your packets and the $100.00 commitment fee before 4/13/18.  Commitment fees paid after 4/13/18 will increase from $100.00 to $250.00. If you have any questions, please let us know.

Deadline Approaching-Parent Share Hours:  Please update your parent share hours by recording them in the book or by emailing details to Mrs. Estes no later than April 11th.  Mrs. Estes will give our Business Manager, Danna Hoellering a list of incomplete hours. Incomplete parent share hours will be billed to your Smart Tuition account in May.  If you complete volunteer hours after April 11th, please let Mrs. Estes know and Danna will make adjustments to your Smart Tuition account. Please Note:  The PVO section of this newsletter has a list of opportunities for you to complete your share hours.  We still need help for the remainder of the year at the Archangel Attic and Concessions/Gate. Also we are looking to fill important positions for next year, please prayerfully consider volunteering for one of them.

Fun Night Out with Friends-Trivia Night!:  Gather your friends (Adults 21 and over) for an evening of fun and friendly competition on Friday, April 13 at the first ever Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School Trivia Night.

  • • $120 per team table (maximum of 8 per team)
  • • Cash bar courtesy of Avenue Bar
  • • Buy food from Yeti Dogs and Pikiniki Alaska Food Truck or bring your own!
  • • $250 Grand Prize + more chances to win!

The Miki Gym opens at 6pm and games begin at 7pm. All proceeds support Catholic education! Tables are limited – book yours today at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School front office, in person or by calling 345-3712. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Lumen’s Drama Production of “And Came the Spring”:  Our play is Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21st at Grant Hall on APU campus, at 7:00 pm on both nights.  Tickets are $5.00 if you pay early and $7.00 at the door. Tickets go on sale on April 3rd. Tickets can be purchased from any drama student or at the front office.

Pickle Jars Needed-Junior-Senior Prom:  Lumen’s Junior-Senior Prom will be on April 28th.  Michell Goodwin is organizing details for decorations and is in need of 8 empty pickle jars approximately the 32oz size.  We will also need volunteers to help decorate, set-up and clean-up. Please let us (or Michell Goodwin) know if you are able to help.

JH Testing-PSAT:  Please note the date has changed from what our calendar says for JH testing.  Our new testing date will be on April 11th. 7th & 8th grade classes will have testing first thing in the morning.  It is really important for your student to eat a good breakfast and arrive to school on time. Students will not be allowed into the testing area once it has begun.

2018-19 School Calendar:  Attached to Lumen News is the 2018-19 school calendar.

Calling All Photographers!: Do you have any great pictures of your students playing sports or participating in extra-curricular activities? Although our Yearbook team tries to be at as many events as possible, we can’t be everywhere. Please send any pictures you have to Mrs. Spillers, so that we can try to include them in the yearbook. E-mail: mspillers@lumenchristiak.org

ACYC 2018:  ACYC will take place from June 3-6th.  Registration opens on April 1, 2018. Click the following link for more information:  https://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/?s=acyc&submit=Search

Knights of Columbus-Bison Hunt:  The 2018 Kodiak Bison Hunt Raffle is underway.  Purchase a raffle ticket from Knights of Columbus at your Parish for your chance to win a guided hunt on “Kodiak Game Ranch” OR $3500 CASH.

  • Tickets are $20 each-Tickets are transferable-Need not be present to win
  • One drawing for each 1300 tickets sold!
  • Proceeds benefit Knight of Columbus charitable works in Alaska
  • Drawing to be held at Alaska State Convention in Juneau, Alaska on April 28, 2018

Campus Ministry:

All are invited to join us for Mass at 7:15 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in our School Chapel!

  • Congratulations to Falon for entering the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil Mass.
  • Please sign up for service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School.  Each Friday 4 students are needed to help in classrooms from 12:30-2:30.  Students please sign up in the main hallway.
  • Sign up sheets for Friday service hours at The Archangel Attic can be found on the bulletin board across from the school office. Students please sign up!!
  • All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.
  • If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

Prayer Corner:

(prayer requests can be sent to Liz Loeffler – eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org)

Please Pray for:

  • Peace
  • Safety for all students
  • Victims and their families of the Florida shooting
  • Our local, state, national, world, and Church leaders
  • Comfort to the families of those who have passed away, especially the sister of Marcy Adkins
  • Those who are lacking adequate food and shelter, especially during this winter season
  • Respect for all life

PVO News:

The Attic needs your help 5-7 pm on Fridays in April!!  The Attic is 100{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe} run by volunteers, donates 100{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe} of the money earned to our school and it adds up to over $100,000 a year!

ATTIC FRIDAYS:

CONCESSIONS:

Please consider taking a leadership role in 2018-19.

  • PVO President (Danielle will be serving as one of the Gala Co-Chairs next year)
  • PVO Secretary/Sign Up
  • Special Events Concession Stand Helper

Our next and Final PVO Meeting of the year will be Tuesday, April 24th at 7pm. (Please note the date change.)  Please join us to look back over this school year and start planning for the 2018-19 school year.

If you have any questions or can help with any of these roles please contact Danielle- pvo@lumenchristiak.org or 227-7080.

 

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Lumen News – 03/30/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • March 29th:  ½ day for Holy Thursday (Friday A schedule)
  • March 30th:  No School, Good Friday
  • April 2nd:  No School, Easter Monday
  • Apr 5th:  Open House and Family Pizza Night, 6-8pm
  • April 11th:  PSAT-JH Testing
  • April 17th:  School Board Meeting, 6pm
  • April 17th:  Archbishop Etienne Listening Session about Catholic Schools, 7pm
  • April 20th & 21st:  Lumen’s Drama Production, 7pm at Grant Hall, APU Campus
  • April 24th:  PVO Meeting, 7pm
  • April 28th:  Junior/Senior Prom
  • May 9th:  Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm
  • May 10th:  Graduation, 7pm
  • May 21st, 22nd, 23rd:  Finals
  • May 24th & 25th:  Teacher Inservice

From the Principal:

Welcome to Holy Week and the Easter Triduum!  We hope to see students and families at the Good Friday Faith Walk!  Please have a safe and blessed Easter weekend.

Announcements:   

Good Friday Faith Walk:  The Good Friday Faith Walk is on March 30th, 2018.  Please click on the following link for more information on start times and locations:  https://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/events/good-friday-faith-walk

Up-Coming-Spring Open House:  Please spread the word about our upcoming Open House and invite families you know with children entering grades 7-12.

  • April 5th from 6-8pm

  • Pizza dinner will be served.

  • Don’t forget that there is an Incentive Discount available:  A family or household who has referred a student to Lumen Christi will receive a $500 incentive discount per student referred who has successfully enrolled at Lumen Christi, up to $2500 per school year.  Referred families must specify the referral at the time of registration for the current family to receive this discount.

Listening Sessions with Archbishop Etienne:  Archbishop Etienne is interested in hearing from as many people as possible about our mission as a Church here in the Archdiocese of Anchorage.  Please see the attached flyer for schedule and locations. The Archbishop will have a special listening session to hear about our Archdiocesan Catholic schools here at St. Benedict’s on Tuesday, April 17th at 7pm.  Please see the separate flyer for the Catholic Schools session for more information.

Deadline Extended-2018-19 SY Registration Packets:  Registration packets were sent home before Spring Break.  Please let Mrs. Estes know asap if your student has not given you the packet.  Be sure to turn in your packets and the $100.00 commitment fee before 4/13/18.  Commitment fees paid after 4/13/18 will increase from $100.00 to $250.00. If you have any questions, please let us know.

Deadline Approaching-Parent Share Hours:  Please update your parent share hours by recording them in the book or by emailing details to Mrs. Estes no later than April 11th.  Mrs. Estes will give our Business Manager, Danna Hoellering a list of incomplete hours. Incomplete parent share hours will be billed to your Smart Tuition account in May.  If you complete volunteer hours after April 11th, please let Mrs. Estes know and Danna will make adjustments to your Smart Tuition account. Please Note:  The PVO section of this newsletter has a list of opportunities for you to complete your share hours.  We still need help for the remainder of the year at the Archangel Attic and Concessions/Gate. Also we are looking to fill important positions for next year, please prayerfully consider volunteering for one of them.

Fun Night Out with Friends-Trivia Night!:  Gather your friends (Adults 21 and over) for an evening of fun and friendly competition on Friday, April 13 at the first ever Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School Trivia Night.

• $120 per team table (maximum of 8 per team)

• Cash bar courtesy of Avenue Bar

• Buy food from Yeti Dogs and Pikiniki Alaska Food Truck or bring your own!

• $250 Grand Prize + more chances to win!

The Miki Gym opens at 6pm and games begin at 7pm. All proceeds support Catholic education! Tables are limited – book yours today at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School front office, in person or by calling 345-3712. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Lumen’s Drama Production of “And Came the Spring”:  Our play is Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21st at Grant Hall on APU campus, at 7:00 pm on both nights.  Tickets are $5.00 if you pay early and $7.00 at the door. Tickets go on sale on April 3rd. Tickets can be purchased from any drama student or at the front office.

Pickle Jars Needed-Junior-Senior Prom:  Lumen’s Junior-Senior Prom will be on April 28th.  Michell Goodwin is organizing details for decorations and is in need of 8 empty pickle jars approximately the 32oz size.  We will also need volunteers to help decorate, set-up and clean-up. Please let us (or Michell Goodwin) know if you are able to help.

JH Testing-PSAT:  Please note the date has changed from what our calendar says for JH testing.  Our new testing date will be on April 11th. 7th & 8th grade classes will have testing first thing in the morning.  It is really important for your student to eat a good breakfast and arrive to school on time. Students will not be allowed into the testing area once it has begun.

2018-19 School Calendar:  Attached to Lumen News is the 2018-19 school calendar.

Calling All Photographers!: Do you have any great pictures of your students playing sports or participating in extra-curricular activities? Although our Yearbook team tries to be at as many events as possible, we can’t be everywhere. Please send any pictures you have to Mrs. Spillers, so that we can try to include them in the yearbook. E-mail: mspillers@lumenchristiak.org

ACYC 2018:  ACYC will take place from June 3-6th.  Registration opens on April 1, 2018. Click the following link for more information:  https://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/?s=acyc&submit=Search

Knights of Columbus-Bison Hunt:  The 2018 Kodiak Bison Hunt Raffle is underway.  Purchase a raffle ticket from Knights of Columbus at your Parish for your chance to win a guided hunt on “Kodiak Game Ranch” OR $3500 CASH.

  • Tickets are $20 each-Tickets are transferable-Need not be present to win

  • One drawing for each 1300 tickets sold!

  • Proceeds benefit Knight of Columbus charitable works in Alaska

  • Drawing to be held at Alaska State Convention in Juneau, Alaska on April 28, 2018

Pick. Click. Give:  When you choose Pick.Click.Give to benefit Lumen Christi High School, your money supports the education programs that have prepared our students for college and life. Your generous donation ensures that our students continue to be equipped with academic excellence and faith.  Thank you for prayerfully considering Lumen Christi on the list of your Pick.Click.Give. donations.  Your link to Pick.Click.Give.

PVO News:

If you have not helped out at the Attic on a Friday this year, please consider a 2 hour shift to check it out and help out.  Lumen parents have done a great job and the increased efforts to keep the extend Friday hours has paid off in increased money from the Attic for Lumen Christi!

REMEMBER:  This little thrift store, 100{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe} run by volunteers, donates 100{87587bff62748d853b25c5c00e545c389c2cc3e9e64848ccec5036484113dbfe} of the money earned to our school and it adds up to over $100,000 a year!

ATTIC FRIDAYS:

CONCESSIONS:

Please consider taking a leadership role in 2018-19.

  • PVO President (Danielle will be serving as one of the Gala Co-Chairs next year)

  • PVO Secretary/Sign Up

  • Special Events Concession Stand Helper

Our next and Final PVO Meeting of the year will be Tuesday, April 24th at 7pm. (Please note the date change.)  Please join us to look back over this school year and start planning for the 2018-19 school year.

If you have any questions or can help with any of these roles please contact Danielle- pvo@lumenchristiak.org or 227-7080.

 

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Lumen News – 03/23/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • March 29th:  ½ day for Holy Thursday (Friday A schedule)
  • March 30th:  No School, Good Friday
  • April 2nd:  No School, Easter Monday
  • Apr 5th:  Open House and Family Pizza Night, 6-8pm
  • April 11th:  PSAT-JH Testing
  • April 17th:  Archbishop Etienne Listening Session about Catholic Schools, 7pm
  • April 24th:  PVO Meeting, 7pm
  • April 28th:  Junior/Senior Prom
  • May 9th:  Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm
  • May 10th:  Graduation, 7pm
  • May 21st, 22nd, 23rd:  Finals
  • May 24th & 25th:  Teacher Inservice

From the Principal:

Welcome back from Spring Break!  Can you believe we are a little over 9 weeks away from end of the school year?

Even though we have been on break, Lumen has been in the news a lot lately and our students are being recognized for some awesome accomplishments!  The Catholic Anchor recently published an article highlighting some of our enhancements to our Catholic identity: http://www.catholicanchor.org/alaska-news/lumen-christi-high-school-strengthens-catholic-identity-new-offerings/.

The Alaska Dispatch News had a great article showcasing our high school girls’ basketball team’s historical advance to the 1A State Basketball Championships during Spring Break:  https://www.adn.com/sports/high-school-sports/2018/03/13/hallelujah-after-22-years-archangels-will-make-state-basketball-debut/.

Two of our student athletes, Nyadeng Puoy and Andrew Bennett, were named to the Knight’s Taxidermy/Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches All-State Teams.  The Channel 11 KTVA story is here: http://www.ktva.com/story/37739225/high-school-basketball-coaches-name-their-best-players.

Today, Class of 2018 Senior Maeve Bakic was honored with two awards.  First, she received the Wendy’s High School Heisman Female State Finalist Award for “giving back to her community, treating people with respect, continuing education and excelling on the athletic field.”  Additionally, Maeve was awarded the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for her excellence in volunteer service to the local community. Congratulations Maeve!

Our Lumen Pride is shown each and every day, and I hope you share the above news stories with friends, family, and prospective students.

This week, our students were privileged to hear from Mr. Thomas Awiapo, from Catholic Relief Services (CRS), who spoke about the life-changing benefits he received from the CRS Rice Bowl program.  Although we are already sacrificing our sugary drinks to raise money for the H20 Project during Lent, I further challenged our students to each raise $20 in loose change for their Rice Bowls. I hope you will help your son or daughter in this almsgiving, prayer, and sacrifice effort.


Finally, our students attended the Lenten Reconciliation Service on Tuesday, where we heard sacred scripture and had the opportunity to go to penance/confession.  In a deeply spiritual ceremony, our students sat quietly as they awaited the chance to speak with a priest. Once finished, our students placed a lit candle on the altar at the base of the Blessed Sacrament.  The silence in the church was clearly deafening; most of us are not used to sitting silently for over an hour. As the quote to the right suggests, in our hectic lives, we should take these moments of silence to ask the big questions or ponder the meaning of our existence.  I hope Tuesday gave your son or daughter that essential time during this Lenten season of spiritual preparation for Easter.

Announcements:

NEW!  2018-19 School Calendar:  Attached to Lumen News is the 2018-19 school calendar.

Order Deadline Monday!  Scrip:  Our next order deadline is Monday March 26th.  Place your order online at www.shopwithscrip.com or fill out the attached order form and return it to the office.  If you decide to set up an account on shopwithscrip.com, please contact the office for Lumen’s enrollment code.

Reminder 2018-19 SY Registration Packets:  Registration packets were sent home before Spring Break.  Please let Mrs. Estes know asap if your student has not given you the packet.  Be sure to turn in your packets and the $100.00 commitment fee before 3/28/18.  Commitment fees paid after 3/28/18 will increase from $100.00 to $250.00. If you have any questions, please let us know.

Up-Coming Spring Open House:  Please spread the word about our upcoming Open House and invite families you know with children entering grades 7-12.

  • April 5th from 6-8pm

  • Pizza dinner will be served.

  • Don’t forget that there is an Incentive Discount available:  A family or household who has referred a student to Lumen Christi will receive a $500 incentive discount per student referred who has successfully enrolled at Lumen Christi, up to $2500 per school year.  Referred families must specify the referral at the time of registration for the current family to receive this discount.

Deadline Approaching-Parent Share Hours:  Please update your parent share hours by recording them in the book or by emailing details to Mrs. Estes no later than April 11th.  Mrs. Estes will give our Business Manager, Danna Hoellering a list of incomplete hours. Incomplete parent share hours will be billed to your Smart Tuition account in May.  If you complete volunteer hours after April 11th, please let Mrs. Estes know and Danna will make adjustments to your Smart Tuition account. Please Note:  The PVO section of this newsletter has a list of opportunities for you to complete your share hours.  We still need help for the remainder of the year at the Archangel Attic and Concessions/Gate. Also we are looking to fill important positions for next year, please prayerfully consider volunteering for one of them.

Junior-Senior Prom:  Lumen’s Junior-Senior Prom will be on April 28th.  Michell Goodwin is organizing details for decorations and is in need of 8 empty pickle jars approximately the 32oz size.  We will also need volunteers to help decorate, set-up and clean-up. Please let us (or Michell Goodwin) know if you are able to help.

JH Testing-PSAT:  Please note the date has changed from what our calendar says for JH testing.  Our new testing date will be on April 11th. 7th & 8th grade classes will have testing first thing in the morning.  It is really important for your student to eat a good breakfast and arrive to school on time. Students will not be allowed into the testing area once it has begun.

Listening Sessions with Archbishop Etienne:  Archbishop Etienne is interested in hearing from as many people as possible about our mission as a Church here in the Archdiocese of Anchorage.  Please see the attached flyer for schedule and locations. The Archbishop will have a special listening session to hear about our Archdiocesan Catholic schools here at St. Benedict’s on Tuesday, April 17th at 7pm.  More information will be sent out later.

Calling All Photographers!: Do you have any great pictures of your students playing sports or participating in extra-curricular activities? Although our Yearbook team tries to be at as many events as possible, we can’t be everywhere. Please send any pictures you have to Mrs. Spillers, so that we can try to include them in the yearbook. E-mail: mspillers@lumenchristiak.org

Good Friday Faith Walk:  The Good Friday Faith Walk is on March 30th, 2018.  Please click on the following link for more information on start times and locations:  https://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/events/good-friday-faith-walk

ACYC 2018:  ACYC will take place from June 3-6th.  Registration opens on April 1, 2018. Click the following link for more information:  https://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/?s=acyc&submit=Search

Knights of Columbus-Bison Hunt:  The 2018 Kodiak Bison Hunt Raffle is underway.  Purchase a raffle ticket from Knights of Columbus at your Parish for your chance to win a guided hunt on “Kodiak Game Ranch” OR $3500 CASH.

  • Tickets are $20 each-Tickets are transferable-Need not be present to win

  • One drawing for each 1300 tickets sold!

  • Proceeds benefit Knight of Columbus charitable works in Alaska

  • Drawing to be held at Alaska State Convention in Juneau, Alaska on April 28, 2018

Pick. Click. Give:  When you choose Pick.Click.Give to benefit Lumen Christi High School, your money supports the education programs that have prepared our students for college and life. Your generous donation ensures that our students continue to be equipped with academic excellence and faith.  Thank you for prayerfully considering Lumen Christi on the list of your Pick.Click.Give. donations.  Your link to Pick.Click.Give.

PVO News:

Get your final share hours!!  There are very few share hour opportunities left this school year!

ATTIC FRIDAYS:

  • Help needed for 5-7 pm shift THIS FRIDAY MARCH 23rd, APRIL 13, APRIL 20 and all shifts APRIL 27th. Please sign up! http://signup.com/go/cVMeBzw

CONCESSIONS:

Please consider taking a leadership role in 2018-19.

  • PVO President (Danielle will be serving as one of the Gala Co-Chairs next year)

  • PVO Secretary/Sign Up

  • Special Events Concession Stand Helper

Our next and Final PVO Meeting of the year will be Tuesday, April 24th at 7pm. (Please note the date change.)  Please join us to look back over this school year and start planning for the 2018-19 school year.

If you have any questions or can help with any of these roles please contact Danielle- pvo@lumenchristiak.org or 227-7080.

Campus Ministry:

All are invited to join us for Mass at 7:15 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in our  School Chapel!

  • Next Thursday, March 28th is Holy Thursday.  All high school students are invited to attend the overnight retreat here in the Lumen Christi gym. Youth group will meet at the 7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper, and conclude with the Faith Walk, leaving from the school parking lot at 8 a.m. the next morning (Good Friday).. More information is on the Campus Ministry bulletin board in the main hall.

  • We invite you to Holy Week Services at St. Benedict Church next Thursday – Saturday. The Holy Week Schedule can be found below.

  • Holy Week schedules for all Catholic Parishes in Anchorage can be found on the Campus Ministry bulletin board.

  • The blessing bags put together by seniors will be available through Holy Thursday.  Please come take what you can use, or send a not with your teen.

  • Our last student led and planned Stations of the Cross of the year is this Friday.  We begin in the gym at 9 a.m. Please join us!

  • Please sign up for service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School.  Each Friday 4 students are needed to help in classrooms from 12:30-2:30.  Students please sign up in the main hallway.

  • Sign up sheets for Friday service hours at The Archangel Attic can be found on the bulletin board across from the school office. Students please sign up!!

  • All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.

  • If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

Prayer Corner:

(prayer requests can be sent to Liz Loeffler – eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org)

Pray for

  • Peace

  • Safety for all students

  • Victims and their families  of the Florida shooting

  • Our local, state, national, world, and Church leaders

  • Comfort to the families of those who have passed away, especially the sister of Marcy Adkins

  • Those who are lacking adequate food and shelter, especially during this winter season

  • Respect for all life

 

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Lumen News – 03/09/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Mar 9th:  In-Service Day (No School)
  • Mar 9-18:  Spring Break
  • March 29th:  ½ day for Holy Thursday
  • March 30th:  No School, Good Friday
  • April 2nd:  No School, Easter Monday
  • Apr 5th:  Open House and Family Pizza Night, 6-8pm
  • April 28th:  Prom
  • May 9th:  Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm
  • May 10th:  Graduation, 7pm
  • May 21st, 22nd, 23rd:  Finals
  • May 24th & 25th:  Teacher Inservice

From the Principal:

Good luck to our girls basketball team as they compete in State next week!  And I hope all of you have a wonderful, and well-deserved, week off and I truly look forward to seeing each of you back here later this month.  God bless all of you.

Announcements: 

NEW!  2018-19 School Calendar:  Attached to Lumen News is the 2018-19 school calendar.

Pre-Registration Packets:  On Wednesday March 7th, pre-registration packets for the 2018-19 school year were sent home with students.  Please let Jessica know if you have any questions.

Lumen Girls Basketball:  Our Lumen girls basketball team took 1st place at Regions and is headed to State Championships over Spring Break.  Come out and cheer them on!! Once we know the schedule we will update everyone on details and put it on Facebook as well.

Up-Coming Spring Open House:  Please spread the word and invite families you know entering grades 7-12 to come to one of Lumen Christi’s Spring Open Houses.

  • April 5th form 6-8pm

  • Pizza dinner will be served both nights.

Listening Sessions with Archbishop Etienne:  Archbishop Etienne is interested in hearing from as many people as possible about our mission as a Church here in the Archdiocese of Anchorage.  Please see the attached flyer for more details and the schedule.

Gala Items for Purchase:  There are a couple of Gala items for purchase, please contact the office to purchase.

  • ZUMBA:  Zumba with Father Tom and Principal Ross!  Class taught by our very own Peggy Bernert.  On Friday, April 13th, 2018 6-8pm.

    • Adults:  Participants are $20 per person; Spectators are $30 per person

    • Students:  Participants are $5 per student; Spectators are $10 per student

  • Ladies’ Night Texas Hold ‘Em-ONLY 2 spots left!:  Ladies you are invited to an evening of Poker.  Hosted by Mrs. Estes and Mr. Bauzon on Saturday, March 24th, 2018 at 6pm.  $100 per player

    • Texas Hold’em tutorial, practice, & etiquette at 6pm

    • Tournament begins at 7pm

    • Prizes include:  1st Place ($150 to Raven’s Nest Spa), 2nd Place ($100 to Raven’s Nest Spa), and 3rd Place ($50 to Raven’s Nest Spa)

    • Dinner Included.

Scrip:  Our next order deadline is Monday March 26th.  Place your order online at www.shopwithscrip.com or fill out the attached order form and return it to the office.  If you decide to set up an account on shopwithscrip.com, please contact the office for Lumen’s enrollment code.

Parent Share Hours:  Reminder to update your parent share hours if you haven’t already done so.  You may record them directly into the book in the office or email Mrs. Estes all of the details and she will record them for you.  Please Note:  The PVO section of this newsletter has a list of opportunities for you to complete your share hours.  We still need help for the remainder of the year at the Archangel Attic and Concessions/Gate. Also we are looking to fill important positions for next year, please prayerfully consider volunteering for one of them.

Calling All Photographers!: Do you have any great pictures of your students playing sports or participating in extra-curricular activities? Although our Yearbook team tries to be at as many events as possible, we can’t be everywhere. Please send any pictures you have to Mrs. Spillers, so that we can try to include them in the yearbook. E-mail: mspillers@lumenchristiak.org

Good Friday Faith Walk:  The Good Friday Faith Walk is on March 30th, 2018.  Please click on the following link for more information on start times and locations:  https://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/events/good-friday-faith-walk

ACYC 2018:  ACYC will take place from June 3-6th.  Registration opens on April 1, 2018. Click the following link for more information:  https://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/?s=acyc&submit=Search

Service Immersion Trip:  The Archdiocese is gathering a group of teens to do a service trip in Dillingham, Alaska from June 24-29, 2018 for teens entering Grade 9 in 2018 and older.  Space is limited and filled on a first come basis, so register early. If you would like additional information, please click on the following link: https://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/?s=service+immersion+trip&submit=Search

Knights of Columbus-Bison Hunt:  The 2018 Kodiak Bison Hunt Raffle is underway.  Purchase a raffle ticket from Knights of Columbus at your Parish for your chance to win a guided hunt on “Kodiak Game Ranch” OR $3500 CASH.

  • Tickets are $20 each-Tickets are transferable-Need not be present to win

  • One drawing for each 1300 tickets sold!

  • Proceeds benefit Knight of Columbus charitable works in Alaska

  • Drawing to be held at Alaska State Convention in Juneau, Alaska on April 28, 2018

Pick. Click. Give:  When you choose Pick.Click.Give to benefit Lumen Christi High School, your money supports the education programs that have prepared our students for college and life. Your generous donation ensures that our students continue to be equipped with academic excellence and faith.  Thank you for prayerfully considering Lumen Christi on the list of your Pick.Click.Give. donations.  Your link to Pick.Click.Give.

PVO News:

Get your final share hours!!  There are very few share hour opportunities left this school year!

ATTIC FRIDAYS:

CONCESSIONS:

Please consider taking a leadership role in 2018-19.

  • PVO President (Danielle will be serving as one of the Gala Co-Chairs next year)

  • PVO Secretary/Sign Up

  • Special Events Concession Stand Helper

Our next and Final PVO Meeting of the year will be Tuesday, April 24th at 7pm. (Please note the date change.)  Please join us to look back over this school year and start planning for the 2018-19 school year.

If you have any questions or can help with any of these roles please contact Danielle- pvo@lumenchristiak.org or 227-7080.

Campus Ministry:

All are invited to join us for Mass at 7:15 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in our  School Chapel!

  • Please join us  for student led and planned Stations of the Cross on Fridays, throughout Lent.  We begin in the gym at 9am each Friday.

  • Our senior class has put together almost 200 Blessing Bags for homeless. These bags consist of hand warmers, trail mix, water, and various other items that can bring nutrition and comfort to those in our community who do not have a warm place to lay their heads at night.  If your family would like to take some of these bags to carry with you for when you meet someone in need please come to room 120.  We ask that an adult come to get bags, so we can ensure that students are not putting themselves at risk by distributing these alone.

  • Please sign up for service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School.  Each Friday 4 students are needed to help in classrooms from 12:30-2:30.  Students please sign up in the main hallway.

  • Calling all musicians!!!  We are looking for a piano player to play for our school Masses!  You may choose the hymns with which you are most comfortable. Please see Mrs. Loeffler.

  • Sign up sheets for Friday service hours at The Archangel Attic can be found on the bulletin board across from the school office. Students please sign up!!

  • All eligible students are invited to be trained as altar servers for our school Masses. Interested students please see Mrs. Loeffler.

  • If you know of a worthy cause in need of volunteers let us know so we can get the word out!

Prayer Corner:

(prayer requests can be sent to Liz Loeffler – eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org)

Pray for

  • Our local, state, national, world, and Church leaders

  • Repose of the souls of Mr. Kory Bradshaw and Amy, Isaiah and Lily

  • Comfort to the families of those who have passed away

  • Those who are lacking adequate food and shelter, especially during this winter season

  • Respect for all life

 

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