Lumen News – November 4th, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates:
Nov 8-18: Stuffing Drive (details below)
Nov 11: Veterans Day (details below)
Nov 12: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Auction (virtual)
Nov 15-19: Discover Catholic Schools Week
Nov 16: School Board Meeting, 6pm
Nov 18-20: Regional Volleyball Tournament @ Lumen
Nov 25-28: Thanksgiving Weekend (No School)
Nov 27-28: Mat-Su Veterans Gun Show @ Lumen
Dec 2-4: State VB Tournament
Dec 3-4: Middle School BB Tournament @ Lumen
Dec 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass @ 7:45am
Dec 10: 11th Grade Retreat (details to follow)
Dec 11: Winter Formal Dance (“Snow Dance”)(details being worked by SLB) Dec 14-16: Final Exams (see schedule in Handbook)
Dec 16-18: High School BB Tournament @ Lumen
Dec 17-Jan 2: Christmas Break
Jan 3: Start of Second Semester
Principal’s Update:
Thank you to all who were able to join us for our quarterly Principal-Parent Forum last night. You can see the information slide deck on our website here: https://lumenchristiak.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Principal-Parent-Forum-Nov-3-2021.pdf. I appreciate the various perspectives on our COVID situation and protocols, and I am committed to sending out a survey soon to further capture our families’ thoughts on what we should do going forward. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
During the forum, we threw out a challenge to our families to help grow our parent participation percentage for our annual LUMENary Drive. Please see details below, help contribute to our annual fund, and let’s earn a day off on Wednesday, Nov 24th! We hope you have a wonderful and blessed weekend! 
Campus Ministry:
Here are some helpful resources for parents looking to discuss the virtue of Patience at home:
Danny Gokey – Love God Love People
What is a different way your family can show love for God each day this week?
Novena prayer for today: Through the intercession of Mary we pray for all who are oppressed, enslaved, We will be starting a Junior Legion of Mary group for grades 7 – 12 in November
● Junior Class retreat will be Friday, December 10th. More information to follow.
● This week our Riflery and Debate Teams celebrated Mass together at 7 a.m.
● Next Tuesday basketball teams will attend 7 a.m. Mass together in the church. Families please join us!
● Welcome home from Cordova to our Volleyball teams!
● We all worry about our kids! I am always available for students and parents. You can contact me at eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org.
● We are always looking for service opportunities. If you know of an organization that can use volunteers please contact Mrs. Loeffler.
Prayer Corner
● For the repose of the soul of Johnny Lopetrone
● For unity and charity within our communities
Archangel Sports:
Volleyball
November 9
vs Su-valley 4pm (JV) 5:15pm (V)
November 11
Vs CIA 6pm (JV) 7pm (V)
MS Basketball
November 12-13
vs Su-Valley (away)
November 16
vs Holy Rosary at ATT center at 5 pm
Front Office News:
LUMENary Drive….33-75-19-24 HIKE!!!
OK, for those of you who were on Wednesday night’s Parent/Principal Forum call, you heard the 33-75-19-24 Challenge throw down. If you were unable to attend – here’s the deal: While there is an overall financial goal for the fund drive ($75k), the Lumen family goal is 100% participation, at whatever financial level feels right for you. To help us reach that goal, the following challenge has been issued….If we can get 33 more families to donate, which would get us to 75% participation, by November 19th, then we ALL get Wednesday, November 24th – the day before Thanksgiving – OFF! Ahhhhhh….an extra day to sleep in, extend a mini-vacation with, relax as a family!
Giving is EASY!!
You can drop off a cash or check at the Front Desk with Kim or open your camera on your phone and hold it over this QR Code. You’ll be taken to the school’s website where you can make an online donation. THANK YOU!
STUFFING DRIVE (Nov 8-18) !!!
Every year, Lumen Christi hosts a “Stuffing Drive” to support Catholic Social Services over the Thanksgiving season. Students are encouraged to bring in at least ten (10) stuffing boxes in order to earn a Lumen spirit wear day. Boxes will be stacked initially in advisory classrooms, but when we have enough on hand, the Student Leadership Board will begin to build a creative structure in our front entryway! Over the years, these structures have become more and more elaborate! The class with the most number of boxes per student will earn ice cream sandwiches after lunch one day and the Lumen Spirit Shield! Let’s pull together and “stuff” our classrooms to support this Drive!
There’s No Place Like Home February Fundraising Gala!
Volunteers needed to serve as Class Project Leads and donate desserts. Sign up here, if this sounds like something right up your alley…. https://signup.com/go/ttHZkjz
Have something awesome that you can donate? A cabin, vacation rental or any type of adventure or experience? Contact the Gala Team at gala@lumenchristiak.org or call Anne at 273-1530 and give her the ‘deets! Nothing comes to mind about a donation? Do you own or know of a business that might consider donating an item, gift certificate or becoming an event Archangel Sponsor? Again, use that gala@lumenchristiak.org email or call Anne for more information!
Veterans Day
In honor of our military Veterans, students will be allowed to wear Red, White & Blue or, patriotic dress up, or if a member of their family served, a military uniform on Thursday, November 11th in tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our country today. For example, in previous years, some of our students have proudly worn the Air Force uniform worn by their Dad or Grandpa or a portion of the Navy uniform worn by their Grandma. Let’s show our patriotic pride and support our Veterans!
Need a tie?
We have brand new ties! Please come to the front office if you would like to purchase a tie for $20.
FREE After School Tutoring
Parents – don’t forget that students from the National Honor Society provide free tutoring afterschool on Tuesdays, from 2-3p in Mrs. Craig’s room, #107. Help is available in any subject, for all grades! Encourage your student to stay if they need a little extra help.
LCHS on TV News!
This past week we had Univision, one of the largest American-Mexican Spanish-language television networks in the US visit our campus! Univision joined our Spanish-I class in celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Students helped set up an ofrenda, made sugar skulls, brought in pan de muerto (bread of the dead: a type of sweet roll), and were treated to a Mariachi Band! According to Univision staff, the segment may not air for nearly a year but we’ll keep you posted! Thank you to our Spanish teacher Deacon Gustavo Azpilcueta for organizing this event!
Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) is a two day holiday that reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (Offerings) to honor their departed family members that have passed. These altars are decorated with bright yellow marigold flowers, photos of the departed, and the favorite foods and drinks of the one being honored. The offerings are believed to encourage visits from the land of the dead as the departed souls hear their prayers, smell their foods and join in the celebrations!
“Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos).” Day of the Dead, 2019, dayofthedead.holiday.
Student Recognition
We would like to recognize two of our amazing Lumen students who participated in last weekend’s ASD Region IV Swimming and Diving Championship meet. Mia Sperbeck (10th grade) competes with Dimond High School and came in 2nd place in her 100 freestyle and 3rd place in her 50 freestyle races. Her relay team took 1st in both races and one of the relay’s was a Dimond High School relay record time!
Congratulations Mia Sperbeck!
Lumen News – October 29th, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates:
Oct 29: Senior Pages Due to Yearbook
Oct 30: All-School Movie Night, 7-9pm (“The Nightmare Before Christmas”) Nov 1: All Saints Day Mass @7:45am (Friday A Schedule w/7th period elective) Nov 3: ASVAB, 1-3pm (Juniors and Seniors)
Nov 3: Principal-Parent Forum, 7pm (In person and virtual)
Nov 8-18: Stuffing Drive (details below)
Nov 12: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Auction (virtual)
Nov 15-19: Discover Catholic Schools Week
Nov 16: School Board Meeting, 6pm
Nov 18-20: Regional Volleyball Tournament @ Lumen
Nov 25-28: Thanksgiving Weekend
Nov 27-28: Mat-Su Veterans Gun Show @ Lumen
Dec 2-4: State VB Tournament
Dec 3-4: Middle School BB Tournament @ Lumen
Dec 8: Feast of the Immaculation Conception Mass @ 7:45am
Dec 10: 11th Grade Retreat (details to follow)
Dec 11: Winter Formal Dance (“Snow Dance”)(details being worked by SLB) Dec 14-16: Final Exams (see schedule in Handbook)
Dec 16-18: High School BB Tournament @ Lumen
Dec 17-Jan 2: Christmas Break
Jan 3: Start of Second Semester
Principal’s Update:
As we enter this weekend, we pray for the safety and good sportsmanship of our Lady Archangel volleyball team and their chaperones and coaches as they travel to Cordova. I look forward to seeing many of our students at the Halloween Movie Night on Saturday, and hopefully, many parents at the Principal Parent Forum scheduled for Wed, Nov 3 at 7pm. Have a blessed weekend everyone!
Campus Ministry:
Our Sports Leader strength this week is Patience.
Patience is the strength to endure delay, pain, discomfort and even disappointment.
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. Proverbs 14:29
Here are some helpful resources for parents looking to discuss the virtue of Patience at home:
https://www.sportsleader.org/sites/default/files/newsletter-assets/Patience%20Parent%20PDF.pdf
Novena prayer for today: Through the intercession of Mary we pray for all who are oppressed, enslaved, and suffer discrimination.Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
● We will be starting a Junior Legion of Mary group for grades 7 – 12 in November
● We all worry about our kids! I am always available for students and parents. You can contact me at eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org.
● We are always looking for service opportunities. If you know of an organization that can use volunteers please contact Mrs. Loeffler.
Prayer Corner
● For the repose of the soul of Elinore Jacobsen, mother of Anne and Mary Gore and grandmother of Luka, Tate, Jack S, Colin and Jack M
● For comfort to Elinore’s family
● For birthday Blessings on Kennedy Thimsen
● For the oppressed, enslaved, and those who suffer discrimination
● For the aged, the infirmed and those nearing the end of life
● For those affected by crisis pregnancies
● For those families affected by the COVID pandemic
● For peace in Afghanistan and all countries in distress
● For families in crisis
● For special intentions requested
● For our Volleyball team as they travel for competition to Cordova this weekend
Happy Birthday Kennedy on Sunday!
Archangel Sports:
Volleyball
October 29 – 31
at Cordova vs Cordova (2) and CIA JV and V
November 2
vs CIA 4pm (JV) 5:15 (V)
November 4
vs Birchwood – 6 pm
MS Basketball
November 4
at Anchor Lutheran at 5:30 pm
November 16
vs Holy Rosary at ATT center at 5 pm
Front Office News:
LUMENary Drive
By now you’ve all received a letter from Mr. Ross and Ms. Gore regarding the school’s Annual Fund Drive, and we couldn’t be more pleased to announce that we’re off to a SERIOUSLY FANTASTIC start! Like….truly fabulous. How fabulous? How about this:
Total funds raised: $34,005 (45% of our total goal of $75,000). WOW!! Total number of donors: 48
Total number of Lumen family donors: 24, or 50% of total donors.
These 24 family donations represent 30% of our school families – to them, we say THANK YOU (or in the voice of Ed Sullivan if you’re of a certain age to remember….Thenk yewwwww, thenk yew verrrrry much!)
To our remaining families we say Please consider donating. Our goal is 100% family participation – being able to go out in the community with the statement “100% of teachers and staff, 100% of school board members and 100% of families give to the Annual Drive” is one of the most powerful statements we’re able to make in seeking other sources of community support. So – please, consider a donation at an amount that feels right for your family. Operators are standing by to take your donation by phone! OK not really, but Ms. Gore is, and you can call her at 273-1530 with a credit card number, or send a check in with your student, we can even add it to your SmartTuition if that’s easier for you. Please – and THANKS!
STUFFING DRIVE (Nov 8-18) !!!
Every year, Lumen Christi hosts a “Stuffing Drive” to support Catholic Social Services over the Thanksgivingseason. Studentsareencouragedtobringinatleastten(10)stuffingboxesinorder to earn a Lumen spirit wear day. Boxes will be stacked initially in advisory classrooms, but when we have enough on hand, the Student Leadership Board will begin to build a creative structure in our front entryway! Over the years, these structures have become more and more elaborate! The class with the most number of boxes per student will earn ice cream sandwiches after lunch one day and the Lumen Spirit Shield! Let’s pull together and “stuff” our classrooms to support this Drive!
There’s No Place Like Home Fundraising Gala
The Gala Team is ramping up their work to make this year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, February 12th, one to remember! Please call in to the Principal/Parent Forum next week on Nov. 3rd for information on how you can help, how you get involved, how you can have FUN – all in support of the school!
ASVAB
We will be offering ASVAB for all interested Juniors and Seniors on Wednesday, November 3rd at 1PM. Please contact Ms. Brewer in advance if interested: dbrewer@lumenchristiak.org.
Need a tie?
We have brand new ties! Please come to the front office if you would like to purchase a tie for $20.
FREE After School Tutoring
Parents – don’t forget that students from the National Honor Society provide free tutoring afterschool on Tuesdays, from 2-3p in Mrs. Craig’s room, #107. Help is available in any subject, for all grades! Encourage your student to stay if they need a little extra help.
Lumen News – October 21st, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates:
Oct 22: Teacher Inservice Day (No School)
Oct 23: Faith in Action Hours Opportunity with Rich Owens! (details below)
Oct 24: Senor de los Milagros Mass @ Our Lady of Guadalupe, 11:30 (details below) Oct 25-29: Halloween Spirit Week (See below ‘Front office News’ for details)
Oct 29: Senior Pages Due to Yearbook
Oct 30: All-School Movie Night, 7-9pm (details being worked by SLB)
Nov 1: All Saint’s Day Mass @7:45am (Friday A Schedule w/7th period elective)
Nov 3: ASVAB, 1-3pm (Juniors and Seniors)
Nov 3: Principal-Parent Forum, 7pm (In person and virtual)
Nov 12: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Auction (virtual)
Nov 15-19: Discover Catholic School’s Week
Nov 16: School Board Meeting, 6pm
Nov 18-20: Regional Volleyball Tournament @ Lumen
Principal’s Update:
As we enter the weekend and students get a Friday off from school tomorrow, let us pray for our middle school basketball teams as they head to Talkeetna for a tournament through Saturday. We are very proud of our student athletes and we wish them the best of luck in their respective competitions.
Now that we are in the 2nd quarter, I’d like to schedule a Principal-Parent Forum on Wed, Nov 3rd at 7pm. I plan to hold both an in-person and a virtual meeting that night so that parents can attend either way. I am sure one of the topics will be our COVID protocols, but we’d also like to share with you updates on:
● Boys and Girls Basketball season (open gyms are already happening)
● Our annual fund drive, the LUMENary Drive
● Our Annual Gala on February 12, 2022
● Preparations for our COGNIA accreditation review, which will occur March 30-April 1, 2022.
Campus Ministry:
Our Sports Leader strength this week is Steadfastness.
Steadfastness is the strength of being dutifully firm and unwavering.
“Hope is the sure and STEADFAST anchor of the soul.” Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1820
Here are some helpful resources for parents looking to discuss the virtue of Steadfastness at home:
https://www.sportsleader.org/sites/default/files/newsletter-assets/Steadfastness%20Parent%20PDF.pdf
Novena prayer for today: Through the intercession of Mary we pray for the aged, the infirmed and those nearing the end of life, that we work together to meet their needs and honor their dignity. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
● We will be starting a Junior Legion of Mary group for grades 7 – 12 in November
● We all worry about our kids! I am always available for students and parents. You can contact me at eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org.
● We are always looking for service opportunities. If you know of an organization that can use volunteers please contact Mrs. Loeffler.
Prayer Corner
● The aged, the infirmed and those nearing the end of life
● For those affected by crisis pregnancies
● For those families affected by the COVID pandemic
● For peace in Afghanistan and all countries in distress
● For families in crisis
● For special intentions requested
● For our sports teams as they travel for competition
Happy Birthday to Jamie Estes and Kateri Everard this Saturday, October 23rd!
Archangel Sports:
Upcoming games:
Middle School Basketball
Tournaments:
October 22nd-23rd
at Talkeetna vs Su-Valley
October 26
vs BCS at Lumen at 5 pm (girls) and 6:15 pm (boys)
October 28
vs Holy Rosary at Lumen at 5 pm
High School Volleyball (V)
October 25th
vs Birchwood at 6pm
Front Office News:
A special shout-out to our Volleyball team for doing a fantastic job in the Spiketacular tournaments!
Halloween Spirit Week!!!
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Oct 25th |
Oct 26th |
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Oct 29th |
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Halloween Colors Orange, Purple, Green, Black |
Duos and Trios Day |
Halloween Costume Day |
Pajama Day |
Mass Day |
Save the Date!! Annual Gala & Fundraiser
After careful consideration we’ve decided that this year’s Gala will once again, be virtual. We had so much fun with it last year online however that we know this year’s will be just as amazing. So block your calendars now – Saturday, Feb 12th, 2022 – lots more details to follow!
Faith in Action Opportunity!
Saturday, October 23rd
Rich Owens is looking for 3-4 high schoolers to help clean coins from Gwennie’s wishing well. Coins will be going towards the Wish Upon the North Star Charity. This is a great opportunity for students to earn some Faith in Action hours. Students can show up at Buster’s Upholstery at 9am on Saturday (address is 2351 E. 4th Ave, which is across from Merrill Field and is in the building directly behind the Taco Bell). If interested, please contact the front office, so we can notify Rich Owens on who to expect.
Need a tie?
We have brand new ties! Please come to the front office if you would like to purchase a tie for $20.
FREE After School Tutoring
Parents – don’t forget that students from the National Honor Society provide free tutoring afterschool on Tuesdays, from 2-3p in Mrs. Craig’s room, #107. Help is available in any subject, for all grades! Encourage your student to stay if they need a little extra help.
Senor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish (OLG) has invited Lumen Christi students to participate in this rich and ancient tradition from Peru. October 24th (this Sunday) at the 11:30 am Mass at OLG. Our Spanish classes will participate in several parts of the Mass. OLG will reserve pews for our students and parents, so please consider attending. Students, wear your Mass uniform!
SENIOR PICS & PAGES
Every year the Yearbook staff must submit a predetermined amount of pages on a set deadline to Jostens, our Yearbook company. For this first page submission deadline, we are kindly requesting to have all Senior Pages submitted to us by October 29, 2021. As a reminder, the Senior Page is the full page that parents traditionally create for their graduates along with a little message of well-wishes and prayers. The pages can be created in JPEG or PDF and when completed should be sent to our Yearbook email: Yearbook@lumenchristiak.org We also hope that you have had time to take Senior photos of your Graduate over the summer. Fall would be another good time to take it if you haven’t! The photo does not have to be taken by a professional photographer, though it is preferred. If you have a good camera, you may take the photo yourself. Either way, send us a 300 dpi quality photo that is in focus (not blurry) and has a nice background.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Yearbook Team by sending an email to Yearbook@lumenchristiak.org
Lumen News – October 14th, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates:
Oct 14-16: Girls VB “Spiketacular” Tournament @ Lumen Gym (see schedule below) Oct 15: Teacher Inservice Day (No School)
Oct 16: PSAT for 9-11th graders (8am-12pm @ Our Lady of Guadalupe)
Oct 18-20: St. Benedict’s Parish Mission (details below)
Oct 20: Parent Teacher Conferences from 2:30-5pm
Oct 20: Breast Cancer Awareness Day (Bring $2 to raise money and wear pink!)
Oct 21: Parent Teacher Conferences from 4-7pm
Oct 22: Teacher Inservice Day (No School)
Oct 24: Senor de los Milagros Mass @ Our Lady of Guadalupe, 11:30 (details below)
Oct 25-29: Halloween Spirit Week (10/25: Halloween Colors Orange, Purple, Green, Black; 10/26: Duos and Trios Day; 10/27: Halloween Costume Day; 10/28: Pajama Day; 10/29: Mass Day)
Oct 29: Senior Pages Due to Yearbook
Oct 30: All-School Movie Night, 7-9pm (details being worked by SLB)
Nov 1: All Saint’s Day Mass @7:45am (Friday A Schedule w/7th period elective) Nov 12: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Auction (virtual)
Principal’s Update:
On the start day of our annual “Spiketacular” tournament, we wish our varsity and junior varsity girls volleyball teams the best of luck this weekend as they face off against over a dozen teams from around Alaska! We have a record number of Archangel ladies participating in our program this year! Game schedule is below!
In addition to contract tracing students and a myriad of other activities, Anne Gore has been busy on the Advancement and Enrollment fronts. Within the next few days you’ll be receiving the annual LUMENary Drive appeal letter and brochure. Our goal is to raise $75,000 this year and we are already on our way. Thank you to those families who donated during Back to School Registration. We hope the rest of our families will hear the call to go above and beyond paying tuition and support our fund drive.
Also arriving in mailboxes but not until the end of the month, the 2020-21 Annual Report. Stay tuned for that, it’s always a nice recap of the previous year.
Campus Ministry:
Our Sports Leader strength this week is Trust.
Trust is the strength to confidently believe in someone regardless of the situation.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and all your soul, and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
Here are some helpful resources for parents looking to discuss the virtue of Trust at home: https://safeshare.tv/x/AKKXBaFArws and https://safeshare.tv/x/WpWwtBpT70Q
- During the month of October we honor Holy Mother Mary. The month of October is also Respect Life Month. During these next 9 school days of October the school will pray a Novena for Life each morning, asking for Mary’s intercession. This week we focused on support for those affected by crisis pregnancies. In the days to come we will focus on protection for the most vulnerable members of our communities: the aged, the sick, the poor, the hungry, those suffering emotional and mental unrest, the unborn, those fleeing oppression, and end to capital punishment, and the persecuted.
- See information from the office for details about the “Teen Girls Retreat” this Saturday.
- Confessions are offered every Monday morning beginning at 7 a.m. in the Archangel Chapel
- Daily Mass is offered every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7 a.m. in the Archangel Chapel
- We all worry about our kids! I am always available for students and parents. You can contact me at eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org.
- We are always looking for service opportunities. If you know of an organization that can use volunteers please contact Mrs. Loeffler.
Happy Birthday this week to Sophia Vierra, Jules Butcher, Erik Holmquist, and Mrs Brewer!
Prayer Corner
- For those affected by crisis pregnancies
- For those families affected by the COVID pandemic
- For peace in Afghanistan and all countries in distress
- For all affected by natural disasters
- For families in crisis
- For special intentions requested
Archangel Sports:
High School Volleyball “Spiketacular” Tournament
Location: LCHS Gymnasium
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Thursday, October 14th |
Friday, October 15th |
Saturday, October 16th |
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vs Tri Valley (V) @ 3PM vs Glennallen (V) @ 6PM vs Glennallen (JV) @ 4PM vs Ninilchik (JV) @ 5PM *8:15 PM conference match vs unalaska (V)
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vs Bristol Bay(V) @ 11AM vs Dillingham (V) @ 3 PM vs Nenana (V) @ 8pm vs ACS (JV) @ 1PM vs Birchwood (JV) @ 5PM vs Cordova (JV) @ 8PM |
Game Times TBD |
Jr. High Basketball
We know many of you have been waiting for information regarding next week’s schedule and Talkeetna tournament details. We’re still waiting for that information from Su-Valley and as soon as we get it, will push it out to you!
Front Office News:
Parent Teacher Conferences
If you can believe it, it’s already time for first quarter Parent Teacher Conferences. For new families – know that conferences are held in the school gym on a walk in basis – no time scheduling required. Time/dates are as follows:
Wednesday, October 20th, 2:30-5p
Thursday, October 21st, 4:00-7:00p
If you don’t have any questions or concerns to address with teachers, you’re not required to attend, however we certainly encourage you to! Mr. Ross, Mrs. Guzman and Ms. Gore will also be on hand if you have general school, front office, fundraising/development or other administrative items for discussion.
Need a tie?
We have brand new ties! Please come to the front office if you would like to purchase a tie for $20.
Save the Date!! Annual Gala & Fundraiser
After careful consideration we’ve decided that this year’s Gala will once again, be virtual. We had so much fun with it last year online however that we know this year’s will be just as amazing. So block your calendars now – Saturday, Feb 12th, 2022 – lots more details to follow!
PSAT October 16th!
A gentle reminder to 9-11th graders that the PSAT will take place on Saturday, October 16th from 8am-12pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe, instead of being offered during the school day. This is for two primary reasons: 1) scheduling it on a Saturday gives us back precious content area class time that would otherwise be used to administer a standardized test and 2) scheduling it on a
Saturday makes it more realistic for those who will later have to sleepily trudge to Grace Christian or UAA to take the ACT or SAT on a Saturday morning in their junior and senior year.
St. Benedict’s Parish Mission
Deacon Glenn and Linda Harmon will be joining the parishioners of St. Benedict’s once again to lead the faithful in a parish mission from October 18th-20th. The theme is New Beginnings, Back to Basics
Come prepared to be Blessed Monday through Wednesday: 6:00pm Adoration
7:00pm Mission talk
8:30pm Oktoberfest meal Wednesday 10 AM, special session
Senor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish (OLG) has invited Lumen Christi students to participate in this rich and ancient tradition from Peru. There are two dates that students can participate:
October 16th (this Saturday) at 7:00 pm as part of the Novena at OLG. After praying the Rosary as a parish community, Mr. Ross will speak for a few minutes about attending Mass and Catholic school. We hope you will consider attending.
October 24th (next Sunday) at the 11:30 am Mass at OLG. Our Spanish classes will participate in several parts of the Mass. OLG will reserve pews for our students and parents, so please consider attending. Students, wear your Mass uniform!
SENIOR PICS & PAGES
Every year the Yearbook staff must submit a predetermined amount of pages on a set deadline to Jostens, our Yearbook company. For this first page submission deadline, we are kindly requesting to have all Senior Pages submitted to us by October 29, 2021. As a reminder, the Senior Page is the full page that parents traditionally create for their graduates along with a little message of well-wishes and prayers. The pages can be created in JPEG or PDF and when completed should be sent to our Yearbook email: Yearbook@lumenchristiak.org We also hope that you have had time to take Senior photos of your Graduate over the summer. Fall would be another good time to take it if you haven’t! The photo does not have to be taken by a professional photographer, though it is preferred. If you have a good camera, you may take the photo yourself. Either way, send us a 300 dpi quality photo that is in focus (not blurry) and has a nice background.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Yearbook Team by sending an email to Yearbook@lumenchristiak.org
Teen Girls Retreat
Girls ages 14-17 are welcome to participate in the Teen Girls Retreat on October 16th from 9:30AM to 3:00 PM organized by Sisters of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monastery. Must be registered by a Parent or Tutor.
5th Annual Teen Empowerment Event
The 5th Annual event aimed at empowering teens by inspiring them with women’s growth and development stories and experiences. This hour and a half session includes a keynote address by two-time Olympian, Sadie Bjornsen, and breakout room discussions led by accomplished professional women. It is a free Zoom event. Friday, October 15th (in service day) at 3:00 p.m.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdO6grDstH9EgRpsIgSy8VjPTMAvL5pdP
Lumen News – October 7th, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates:
Oct 8-9: First Debate Tournament @ Eagle River High School
Oct 12: College Pride Day (wear your favorite college/university spirit wear) Oct 13: Lumen Spirit Wear Day
Oct 14-16: Girls VB “Spiketacular” Tournament @ Lumen Gym
Oct 15: Teacher Inservice Day (No School)
Oct 16: PSAT for 9-11th graders (8am-12pm @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Oct 20: Parent Teacher Conferences from 1:30-5pm
Oct 21: Parent Teacher Conferences from 4-7pm
Oct 22: Teacher Inservice Day (No School)
Oct 25-29: Halloween Spirit Week (themes TBD)
Oct 29: Senior Pages Due to Yearbook
Oct 30: All-school Movie Night, 7-9pm (details being worked by SLB)
Principal’s Update:
A special shout out to our junior high soccer team who won the State Championship a few weeks ago. Our 7th and 8th graders, along with their 5th and 6th grade teammates from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, played exceptionally well all season and showed true grit and determination.
Although the high school team did not fare as well at their State Championship tournament, all our athletes played their hearts out against very competitive teams. Congratulations to Class of 2022 Seniors Toby and Sabrina, and Class of 2024 Sophomore Kennedy, who were named to the All Tournament team!
Our rifle program competed in its first virtual rifle match of the Orion National Air Rifle League today and defeated Royal High School Marine Corps JROTC out of Texas. Our top four shooters (Class of 2022 Seniors Frankie and Joseph, Class of 2024 Sophomore Brooke, and Class of 2026 8th grader Liv) scored 908 points to Royal’s 864! We have a bye week next week and will continue our 7th period practices in our gym. Well done Archangel Shooters!
Finally, I will be putting out additional guidance on our attendance/school work policies for absences (COVID and non-COVID related) as well as our uniform dress code. This past week was a challenge with many students and teachers absent and I want to clarify our expectations for students and parents when students are out of school for an extended period. We will be finalizing these details at our staff meeting Friday, and we appreciate all those who have provided us feedback via email or phone. Please be on the look out for this follow up email from me in the coming days.
May the Blessed Mother Mary look over us on this the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary!
Campus Ministry:
Our Sports Leader strength this week is HOPE.
The theological virtue of hope is a gift from God, placed or infused in our souls at Baptism, that gives us the strength to firmly trust that God will give us the endless happiness of Heaven and the means to obtain it, if we do what He requires of us.
Here are some helpful resources for parents looking to discuss the virtue of HOPE at home:
https://www.sportsleader.org/sites/default/files/newsletter-assets/Hope%20Parent%20PDF%203.pdf
● Confessions are offered every Monday morning beginning at 7 a.m. in the Archangel Chapel
● Daily Mass is offered every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7 a.m. in the Archangel Chapel
● We all worry about our kids! I am always available for students and parents. You can contact me at eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org.
● We are always looking for service opportunities. If you know of an organization that can use volunteers please contact Mrs. Loeffler.
● Happy Birthday to Amara Warren, Irene Benkovich, Jules Butcher, Sophia Vierra, Erik Holmquist, and Liam Thomson, and Natalie Grubba!!
Prayer Corner
● For the repose of the souls of those we have lost, including Christine and Mike, and for comfort to the families.
● For those families affected by the COVID pandemic
● For peace in Afghanistan and all countries in distress
● For all affected by natural disasters
● For families in crisis
● For special intentions requested
Archangel Sports:
Middle School BASKETBALL starts Monday, October 11th
After School High School Volleyball “Spiketacular” Tournament October 14th-16th @ Lumen Gym
Front Office News:
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Tuesday October 12th |
Wednesday October 13th |
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College Pride Day |
Lumen Spirit Wear Day |
*Friendly reminder, no rip, tears, or holes in jeans. Joggers, pj’s, leggings, and sweatpants are NOT allowed for these days.
Ties are here!
Ties finally arrived this week!!! Please come to the front office if you would like to purchase a tie for $20.
PSAT October 16th!
A gentle reminder to 9-11th graders that the PSAT will take place on Saturday, October 16th from 8am-12pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe, instead of being offered during the school day. This is for two primary reasons: 1) scheduling it on a Saturday gives us back precious content area class time that would otherwise be used to administer a standardized test and 2) scheduling it on a Saturday makes it more realistic for those who will later have to sleepily trudge to Grace Christian or UAA to take the ACT or SAT on a Saturday morning in their junior and senior year.
St. Benedict’s Afterschool Bioethics Class
In a world that thinks if science can do it then we should do it, we desperately need young Catholics (and other seekers of truth) who understand Catholic moral theology and have the ability to reason to the truth. This bioethics class looks at all the cutting edge science that deals with beginning of life, end of life, and all the moral issues in between. We will focus on cutting edge technology that is in the news such as artificial intelligence in military robots, chimera research that mixes human brains with other organisms, and parents choosing embryos that have the genetic traits they prefer. We will focus on discussion of these scenarios. If you want a more in depth look at bioethics, please join Bob McMorrow and Gabe O’Lena for afterschool theology classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:45 in the upper room.
SENIOR PICS & PAGES
Every year the Yearbook staff must submit a predetermined amount of pages on a set deadline to Jostens, our Yearbook company. For this first page submission deadline, we are kindly requesting to have all Senior Pages submitted to us by October 29, 2021. As a reminder, the Senior Page is the full page that parents traditionally create for their graduate along with a little message of well-wishes and prayers. The pages can be created in JPEG or PDF and when completed should be sent to our Yearbook email: Yearbook@lumenchristiak.org We also hope that you have had time to take Senior photos of your Graduate over the summer. Fall would be another good time to take it if you haven’t! The photo does not have to be taken by a professional photographer, though it is preferred. If you have a good camera, you may take the photo yourself. Either way, send us a 300 dpi quality photo that is in focus (not blurry) and has a nice background.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Yearbook Team by sending an email to Yearbook@lumenchristiak.org
Shout Out to Our Debate Team
Andrew Butcher, Liam Dupras, Colin Murkowski, and Lucille Stephens will be representing LCHS this Friday and Saturday, October 8th & 9th at Eagle River High School. Best of luck to our debate team on their first tournament of the season!
Teen Girls Retreat
Girls ages 14-17 are welcome to participate in the Teen Girls Retreat on October 16th from 9:30AM to 3:00 PM organized by Sisters of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monastery. Must be registered by a Parent or Tutor.
5th Annual Teen Empowerment Event
The 5th Annual event aimed at empowering teens by inspiring them with women’s growth and development stories and experiences. This hour and a half session includes a keynote address by two-time Olympian, Sadie Bjornsen, and breakout room discussions led by accomplished professional women. It is a free Zoom event. Friday, October 15th (in service day) at 3:00 p.m.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdO6grDstH9EgRpsIgSy8VjPTMAvL5pdP
