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Lumen News – April 2, 2020

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Friday, April 3rd/TOMORROW  is a “B” schedule. Students attend 2nd, 4th, 6th period classes (if assigned by teacher).
• Thursday, April 9th – Holy Thursday (“Attend” your choice of Holy Thursday Service)
• Friday, April 10th – Good Friday – no classes (“Attend” your choice of Good Friday Service)
• Monday, April 13th – Easter Monday – no classes
• Prom:  Cancelled (sadly)
• Baccalaureate:  Still under discussion, but most likely will NOT be the traditional in-person Mass
• Graduation:  Still under discussion, but most likely will NOT be the traditional commencement ceremony in the gym

Principal’s Update:

See my “Lumen Tube” weekly update here:  Principals Update April 2, 2020

Campus Ministry:

During this time of uncertainty and social distancing, stay connected to each other through Christ.

Because many of our students have communicated feelings of boredom, isolation and restlessness during this time of “social distancing,” a student lead Ministry Team has formed and is excited to launch a remote peer support group. “Out of the Desert,” will be a safe space for students to come together online and share thoughts and worries, enjoy community, talk, laugh and pray. The focus is on student well-being through peer companionship. Weekly meetings will be monitored by an adult and led by Lumen students who have been trained in group facilitation. Each Lumen student will be receiving an invitation to join a small group from the Student Ministry Team within the next week. This is not a class, is not a requirement, does not lead to extra credit. This is an opportunity for our students, your kids to feel connected, be uplifted and know that they matter.

A reminder that tomorrow, April 3rd is the last Friday to do Stations of the Cross during this season of Lent.  A nice online ‘Stations’ source in both English and Spanish can be found here:

https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/stations.html.

There are many options to fulfill Mass obligations both on Thursday for students and as a family on Sunday. Fr. Tom’s St. Benedict’s masses can be live streamed on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/stbenedictsak/   Don’t do Facebook? Any number of masses can be found at http://www.catholictv.org/

The schedule for Archdiocesan Holy Week and Easter liturgies has not been announced, but will be soon. Please check the Archdiocesan website for updates at: https://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/

Looking for a way to stay busy at home? How about:

• Board games

• Family movie night

• Taking walks

• Play cards

• Organize and share family albums from all those pics on your phone!

• Write letters and cards

• Kids reorganize rooms

• PRAY AND SING!

• Attend virtual Youth Group and Discussions https://www.facebook.com/SM.SB.YouthMinistry/

• Reconnect by phone or text with friends and family you have not seen for a while

Students can go to the Campus Ministry Google Classroom for more ideas and to share!

Grace and peace to you all!

Prayer Spot

Please pray for:

• Students, teachers and families who are working from home

• Medical professionals and first responders

• Those most vulnerable to illness

If you would like special intentions listed in Lumen News and Prayer Book of Intentions send them directly to Mrs. Loeffler. eloeffler@lumenchristiak.org

School Announcements:

Silver Lining – Culinary Arts Intensive

Had we started back to school as planned, six students would currently be attending the 7th period Culinary Arts Intensive with instructor (and alumni mom) Carol Sturgulewski. Since the intensive (like school) obviously can’t happen, Mrs. Sturgulewski has agreed to write up each of the lessons she would have presented and we will be including them each week with Lumen News!

This means that all students (and siblings and parents) – not just those who were signed up for the class can learn and re-learn kitchen basics and move up to more advanced cooking skills as we move through spring!

So get out your knives and cutting boards then keep reading below to find a way to both keep your kids occupied and learn some new skills to boot. We’re super excited to be able to share these lessons and recipes from an accomplished local chef.

Next Week’s Schedule 

A copy of the school’s on-line class schedule has been posted to our website. You can click here to download and print a copy: https://lumenchristiak.org/

Tomorrow/April 3rd is a Friday “B” Schedule.

Next Friday is Good Friday and no classes will be held.

St. Benedict’s (Now On-Line!) Youth Group:

All Lumen students regardless of Parish affiliation are welcome to join the St. B’s Youth Group

Please Join Us!  Sunday April 5th from 4-5pm we will be joining 2100 other parishes in ProjectYM Live. This week it will feature Fr. Mike Schmitz. https://live.projectym.com/

Monday April 6th is a follow-up discussion on ProjectYM and Divine Mercy chaplet at 3pm via Skype.

Wednesday April 8th Youth Night via Skype at 7pm, We’ll be playing a game, prayer and more!

Email emartinez@stbenedictsak.com for Skype links.

CULINARY ARTS LESSON #1

Greetings to Lumen Christi families, and welcome to Chapter One of the Covid Culinary Correspondence Class! By way of introduction, I am Mrs. Carol Stuguglewski, alumni parent, mother of 3 very large and hungry boys and wife to an equally hungry husband.

While I’m not able to meet with you as students as planned, I do hope that you can use some of your free time to feed your face… um, feed your family. There are a million recipes and cooking tips on the internet, but to save you from getting completely bogged down, I will suggest some good internet sites. Twice a week, I’ll offer you a couple links and a couple recipes, based around a theme. These suggestions are aimed at the novice cook, but if a recipe or technique appeals to the whole family, terrific! All these recipes focus on common pantry ingredients, so unless you’re cooking with toilet paper (not recommended), you should be able to have (or get) everything you need.

If you have questions about techniques, substituting ingredients, or ideas for future recipes, contact me at csturgulewski@gmail.com, and I’ll see if I can help you out. And please email any photos you take to to the school at lchs@lumenchristiak.org or text them to Mrs. Gore at 907-227-9584.

Our first lesson and them of the day is: Avoiding Bloodshed in the Kitchen (otherwise known as Knife Skills)

First, a dull knife is a dangerous knife. Make sure your knives are sharp. Does your knife cut a fresh tomato without mashing it? If not, find out what sort of sharpening tools are in your kitchen (sharpening block, sharpening steel, electric sharpener) and Google how to use that sharpener… or ask the main kitchen person at your house for help.

Second, take your time in learning to use a knife. Even the chefs at Benihana started off gradually. Chop and slice slowly at first. You can speed up with practice.

Please watch both the following videos, and then watch again as you tackle chopping things.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Fg7l7G1zw

(In the above video, ignore the part where she cuts off the root end of the garlic. Just mash the whole garlic clove, root end and all, and chop it up. It won’t kill you.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ydc_SaQ_eRQ

(They do garlic right.)

What do you do with all that chopped stuff? Try these:

MINESTRONE SOUP

This recipe is very flexible. Be sure to start with the carrots, onion, celery and garlic as she does. Beans and tomatoes are a must. But you can mix and match different vegetables in place of the zucchini, cabbage and potatoes she uses. You can substitute different canned beans, You can use different greens such as spinach or kale, instead of chard. What’s in your refrigerator?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjn1kkS87SQ&vl=en (video)

https://cleananddelicious.com/minestrone-soup-recipe/

Next, this recipe doesn’t come with a video, but it’s quick and easy, and will use your chopping skills.

EVERYDAY FRESH SALSA

1 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes

Onion, enough to make 1/3 cup when finely chopped

½ fresh jalapeno

½ cup fresh cilantro (leaves, not stems)

1 garlic clove

2 Tbsp. lime juice

½ tsp. chili powder

¼ tsp. ground cumin

Salt and pepper

(This recipe is even better if you have fresh Roma tomatoes–you’d need about 5 for this recipe–but hey, it’s Alaska and there’s still snow on the ground. Good fresh tomatoes are hard to find!)

Drain the juice out of the canned tomatoes. (You can use the juice for other things–throw it in the minestrone!) Finely chop tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and garlic. Remember to take seeds out of the jalapeno and throw them away, and don’t touch your eyes with your hands until you wash thoroughly–hot!

Add remaining ingredients.

Stir and serve with chips. (Although if you can spare 15 minutes to let the flavors blend, that’s even better!)

Bon Appetit! 

 

 

CULINARY ARTS LESSON #2 

Hello, class!  It’s still Lent, so we’re all still going meatless on Fridays–right? And even when that’s done, you might want to consider having a meat-free meal once a week… in fact, “Meatless Monday” is a thing–Google it! Today’s recipes will give you a few meatless recipes to try, while continuing to build on those knife skills you practiced in Lesson 1.

Before we start, here are a few thoughts on recipes:

Always read a recipe all the way through, from start to finish. Note how long it will take you to prepare the ingredients, and how long it will take to cook.

 

Before you begin cooking, set out all your ingredients. Chop what needs to be chopped, measure out each ingredient into its own little bowl or plate, and so on. Lining up all this is called mise en place (pronounced meeze ohn plahss), a French term which roughly translates to “everything in its place.” A good cook uses mise en place all the time! It ensures you have everything you need–no getting halfway through a recipe and discovering you don’t have a crucial ingredient. It also means you don’t have to stop in the middle of a recipe to cut up this or that; everything is ready to add when you need it.

 

When you’re measuring out your ingredients, use measuring cups and spoons, not just any old mug or spoon. In a recipe, the abbreviation C. or c. means “cup.” “Tbsp.” or “T.” means “tablespoon,” and “tsp.” or “t.” means “teaspoon.” How do you remember which is which? Tbsp. is a bigger word than tsp., and T. is a bigger letter than t., and so a tablespoon is a bigger measurement than a teaspoon. 

 

Here’s a good video explaining mise en place. Don’t worry if you’re not as tidy as this chef–he’s making a video! The important things to know are how to organize your ingredients and keep your focus on the food. And pay no attention to that line at the end where he says you don’t have to learn how to cook. You do if you want to eat well!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YBmc4A0jok

Now get out your measuring spoons, get your mise en place ready, and try some of these for dinner Friday!

VEGETARIAN CHILI

https://www.thekitchn.com/vegetarian-chili-266017

ONE-POT PASTA AND BROCCOLI

https://www.skinnytaste.com/easiest-pasta-and-broccoli-recipe/

LENTEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

For a shortcut, use 2 cups premade salsa or enchilada sauce in place of the first 4 ingredients.

1 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes

1 tsp. dried cilantro or 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro

½ tsp. dried oregano

1/4 tsp. garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

4 8-inch flour tortillas

1 Tbsp. olive oil or salad oil

2 cups shredded “Mexican blend” or cheddar or Monterey jack cheese

1 15-ounce can refried beans

Cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, etc. for toppings

You’ll also need:

A 9-inch round pan, such as a cake or pie pan

A blender food processor, blender stick, immersion blender–something to moosh things up.

Measuring cups and spoons

Spatula

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Open the beans, scrape them into a bowl, mash them up and divide them into four even sections in the bowl. 

Put the cheese onto a plate and divide it into four even sections.

Using a blender or whatever you have, mix up the tomatoes, cilantro, oregano and garlic powder until they’re smooth. This is called a puree. Spread ¼ cup of the sauce into the round pan and swoosh it around until the bottom is thinly covered.

Spread 1 tortilla with 1/4 of the refried beans (it’ll be like spreading peanut butter) and put it in the pan, bean-side up. Top beans with ½ cup cheese and ½ cup sauce.

Spread ¼ of the beans on a second tortilla, and put it on the stack, bean-side up. Again, top with ½ cup cheese and ½ cup sauce.

Spread 1/4 of the beans on tortilla number 3, and put it on the stack, bean-side up. Again, top with 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup sauce..

Top with the last tortilla, any remaining sauce and cheese. Put it into the oven and bake 10-15 minutes.

Serve with cheese, sour cream, olives, avocado, etc. for toppings. Serves 4.

(This recipe is easy and pretty fun to make. On non-Lenten days, you can add cooked ground beef or chicken in a couple of the layers for extra protein.)

 Bon Appetit!

Lumen News – March 26, 2020

Lumen News – March 5, 2020

Important Upcoming Dates:

• Mar 6th:  Inservice Day (No School)
• Mar 7th-15th:  Spring Break
• Mar 16th: Cinco De Mayo Planning Meeting, 6:30p (details below)
• Mar 18th-21st:  State Basketball Tournament @ Alaska Airlines Center
• Mar 19th:  All School Mass, 9am
• Mar 20th:  Stations of the Cross, 9am (school)
• Apr 16th – “Screenagers” Movie, 7:00p (details below)

Principal’s Update:

We wish our boys and girls basketball teams good luck at the regional tournament in Soldotna these next few days.  Our girls pulled off a great victory over Ninilchik on Wednesday, with the boys playing this afternoon in their first game.

On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, we wish you a safe and blessed Spring Break!

LUMENary Drive Update:

As we head into Spring Break, know that our combined family+staff+School Board+St. Benedict’s Parish+Lumen Friends+community-at-large efforts to meet our goal of raising $50,000 is a near success! We’re currently sitting at $49,659 and we’d love to see one last push to not just meet that goal, but exceed it!  Currently, 36 of our 56 enrolled families (or 64%) have contributed to the Drive – this is the highest percentage of family support in several years.  THANK YOU.  These families represent 23% of total donors, and 18% of the total amount raised. This is fantastic! But also means that St. Benedict’s parishioners, friends of Lumen and the community at large make up the other 77% of donors and 82% of donations.

Remember that if you haven’t contributed yet, it’s not too late. Any amount, large or small is welcome and we always strive for 100% family participation.  This 100% benchmark shows the community that our Lumen families recognize and support the sacrifice to make Catholic education available to all. Please help if you can.

Virtue of the Week:

This week’s SportsLeader Virtue is ASSIDUOUS: The strength to unceasingly seek the desired goal. The opposite of assiduous is NEGLIGENCE: The weakness of not paying attention to important details.

Catholic Schools Campaign Update:

Small but mighty! We know for certain that 8 families have sent “I love my Catholic School” cards out because we’ve had 11 responses from friends and family come back with donations totaling $1,745. Once again, thanks to those of you who helped your student get those cards out. If you haven’t sent yours out (or if you have and are inspired to send more!) Ms. Gore will be in the Office tomorrow and even next week. Send her an email and she can get supplies out to you.

Campus Ministry:

The Campus Ministry Office is located in the school, students and parents are always welcome to stop by!

“Be who you are, and be that well!” St. Francis DeSales

• Many blessings for a safe and restful Spring Break!

• Please send Mrs. Loeffler news and activities happening in your parishes!

Prayer Spot

Please pray for:

• The repose of the soul of Herbert (Jake) Craw, uncle of Mrs. Brewer, and comfort for the family

• Parents and families who have suffered the loss of a child born or unborn

• The repose of the soul of Ginger Ingram and comfort for her family and friends

• Peace among all nations and peoples.

• Those without adequate food, shelter and clothing throughout the winter.

• All those who are living with a mental health condition.

If you would like special intentions listed in Lumen News and Prayer Book of Intentions send them directly to Mrs. Loeffler.

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

Pray for health in our community.

Pray for Peace. Act with Peace.

Archangel Sports Update:

Both of the basketball teams are on the road playing at the Regional Conference down in Soldotna.  Good luck to our Archangels and watch here for news next week.

Did you know that Lumen Christi has a rifle program?  Six of our students practice Monday and Tuesday after school with a “virtual match” on Wednesdays.  We are competing in a spring league of nearly 600 shooters, from 30 different states, as well as Guam.  So far our record is 1-3, with matches against teams in Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina, and Wyoming!   Follow us at http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=1404

Junior High, Co-Ed Indoor Soccer (“Futsol”) starts on Monday, March 16th – the first day back to school after Spring Break. This is a relatively short season lasting only 3 weeks.   The first week practices will be on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 16th, 17th & 18th from 5:30-6:45p in the Lumen Gym. The first Indoor Jamboree against other schools will be Friday, March 20th from 4p – 8p also in the Lumen Gym.  Contact Coach Warren if you have questions – athletics@lumenchristiak.org

School Announcements:

SAVE THE DATE – Screenagers Movie

Just because our students aren’t on their phones during the school day doesn’t mean they’re immune to the stress, anxiety and depression that can come with growing up in the digital age.

To learn more about these issues and also how you can help your student learn to navigate their ‘electronic adolescence,’ please join us for an important showing of “Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering skills for Stress Resilience” on Thursday, April 16th from 7-8:30p in the Lumen Gym.  This movie will be free and open to the general public. Bring your students then stay to enjoy an ice cream social afterwards, generously hosted by Lumen parents Dr. Rich & Ms. Shareen Crosby. For more information on the movie click here: https://www.eventcombo.com/e/screenagers-next-chapter-presented-by-lumen-christi-catholic-38204  or to watch a trailer of the film, click here: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/nc-trailer

COVID-19/Coronavirus Update

On Monday of this week, Mr. Ross emailed an important update outlining the steps the school had taken in the event that we had a serious coronavirus outbreak in Anchorage. Today the Archdiocese of Anchorage released an similar update.

St. Benedicts & Other Community Events:

St. Theresa’s “Raising o’ the Green Fundraiser

Last reminder to buy your tickets for St. Theresa’s Camp annual fundraiser. This event sells out every year and is always a load of fun (and supports a GREAT cause.) See the flyer below for more information.

St. Benedict’s Youth Group 

All Lumen students are welcome, regardless of parish affiliation or faith background.

High School Youth Night: Wednesday, March 11th, Lent: Learn How to Do It Right! AND Kickball! 7p-9p, Upper Room.

Junior High Youth Night:  Thursday, March 19th, 6-8p in the Upper Room.

Lumen News – February 27, 2020

Important Upcoming Dates:

• Fridays, Feb 28th – April 3rd: Late dismissal at 12:35p, see below for more information.
• Feb 29th:  Fur Rendezvous Parade, 10:30am
• Mar 2nd:  All School Rosary, 2pm
• Mar 3rd: Post Gala/Wrap Up Meeting, 7pm
• Mar 5th: No All School 9a Mass
• Mar 6th:  Inservice Day (No School)
• Mar 7th-15th:  Spring Break
• Apr 3-4:  Spring Drama Production at APU

Principal’s Update:

GOOD NEWS!   Our cooperative sports agreement with the Anchorage School District was approved by the ASAA Board of Directors this week!  This agreement allows our students to participate in ASD high school sports which we do not offer, including football, baseball, hockey, softball, tennis, wrestling, swim/dive, gymnastics, and Nordic skiing, without having to be enrolled in an alternative education/home school program.  Students can attend Lumen during the day, and head to their public school sports team after school, without having to do twice the academic work of other students. We hope the local press will pick up this good news story! PRAISE BE TO GOD!

We have entered the season of Lent.  Starting this Friday, Feb 28th, our bell schedule will adjust to allow for Stations of the Cross (9-9:45am) as well as lunch (11-11:25am).  For Friday Lenten lunches, the school staff will provide hot soup & rolls for lunch for all students. The cost is $2 with 100% of proceeds being donated to Refugee Relief Services.  Please note the later dismissal at 12:35pm (instead of 12:20pm). There are 4 Fridays which will have this lunch/late dismissal schedule in place: Tomorrow/Friday February 28th, (nothing on March 6th or 13th due to Spring Break), then resuming for Friday March 20th and 27th and April 3rd.

The 2020-21 School Calendar has been posted to our website and can be located at www.lumenchristiak.com under the “Calendar” tab. You’ll notice that there are different start dates for Junior High (Monday, August 17th) and High School (Tuesday, August 18th.)  Our sister/elementary school, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, will start classes on Monday, but all ASD public students will not start until Tuesday. We chose to split the difference, allowing our youngest and newest students (7th and 8th graders) a full day to get oriented to school without the distraction of the older students present.  All our students will be in school on Tuesday, August 18th, and we plan to have a first day of school Mass that day as well. Hard copies of the calendar are available in the Front Office.

We hope to see your family out at the Fur Rondy Parade this Saturday.  Please refer to my email earlier this week on details. Be at the corner of 8th and D Streets in spirit wear by 10am.  We should be finished by noon. Any student that attends and walks/rides in the parade will earn a spirit day on Wednesday, March 4th.

Virtue of the Week: 

This week’s SportsLeader Virtue is ACCURACY: The strength to achieve an objective with precision and exactness. The opposite of accuracy is CARELESSNESS: The weakness of not striving for precision or excellence in our work or habits.

Catholic Schools Campaign Update:

Hand written letters may seem a thing of the past, but amidst the amount of junk mail that clogs our mailboxes, personal notes can be powerful.  Thanks to all who worked with their student(s) to get cards and letters out – we continue to receive notes from supportive friends and family!

Campus Ministry:

The Campus Ministry Office is located in the school, students and parents are always welcome to stop by!

“Laugh and grow strong!” St. Ignatius

• Lane Crosby played her violin beautifully for our school Mass on Thursday!! Thank you, Lane, we make our worship even more beautiful!

• Mollie McCamy is our Senior Spotlight in this week’s St. benedict Bulletin.

• Thank you everyone for your kind donations to and attendance at our Fat Tuesday Pancake dinner. It was a great success!

• Please join us tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the school  Stations of the Cross. This is a beautiful prayer as scripted and led by our Lumen students.

• We  still need a few volunteers for our Passion Encounter.  Students can sign up on the bulletin board outside room 120.

• Please send Mrs. Loeffler news and activities happening in your parishes!

Prayer Spot

• For health and healing of the sick in our school and greater community.

• For peace among all nations and peoples.

• For those without adequate food, shelter and clothing throughout the winter.

• For all those who are living with a mental health condition.

If you would like special intentions listed in Lumen News and Prayer Book of Intentions send them directly to Mrs. Loeffler.

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

Pray for health in our community

Pray for Peace. Act with Peace.

Archangel Sports Update:

Our last home basketball game is TONIGHT against Birchwood, the Girls will start at 5:30p and the Boys at 7p.  It will also be “Senior Night” so please come out to cheer on our teams as well as recognize the graduating seniors who have contributed to team successes over the years. Once tonight’s games are over, the next stop for both teams will be the Regional Conference in Soldotna March 47th – 7th and then the State Tournament at the Alaska Airlines Center from March 18th – 21st.

Archangel Shout Out

Our students do amazing things both on campus and off. Shout out to these two, today!

8th graders Kateri Everard and Ryan Solberg competed in the State Battle of the Books competition this week. They battled hard through the first round, advanced into the second round, and competed well overall. We are so proud of their determination, constant reading and re-reading, and their strong teamwork. Good Battling, Kateri and Ryan!

School Announcements:

Student Helpers Needed

Once a year, all priests in Alaska come together for a week of meetings – this year the meetings kick off this coming Monday, March 2nd. We are looking for a group of 8 – 10 students who would like to help serve dinner to the priests that Monday (March 2nd) at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral from 6:15p – 8p. This is a wonderful way to represent our school and to say thank you to those who have answered the vocation call. Please call/text or email Ms. Gore (who will be supervising) if you’d like your student to help!

25th Anniversary Gala – WRAP UP MEETING

Tuesday March 3rd @ 7pm in the Library

Whether you volunteered in the weeks and months leading up to the event, volunteered the day or night of, or attended the event, now is the time to share our successes and what we can improve upon for next year. Earn a fundraising Share Hour for attending!

PLEASE MAKE TIME TO ATTEND OUR LAST MEETING – ALL INPUT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!  Please contact us if you have questions- 273-1530/gala@lumenchristiak.org

Danielle & Julie

Lumen Christi Gala Co-Chairs

907-273-1530

gala@lumenchristiak.org

DEADLINE – TODAY! Senior Slide Show

Senior parents & guardians… if you haven’t by now, please send a collection of 10-20 pictures of your student by the end of today to Mrs. Spillers.  These are for the graduation slide show and typically range from when they are little to their current age. mspillers@lumenchristiak.org.

On-going Share Hour Opportunity

The Clothesline, a high end women’s clothing consignment store located on Northern Lights near Minnesota makes clothing available for our Archangel Attic to sell. These items represent pieces that have cycled through their store without being purchased and bring in top dollar when sold at the Attic. For the past 3 years, two Lumen moms have taken responsibility to pick up these donations and deliver them to the Attic but are now ready to hand the job off. This is a year round, once a week (Monday before 4:30p) obligation and would fulfill your family’s 40 hr/year Share Hour obligation, and then some! Please let Ms. Gore at the Front Desk know if you are interested in this job. It’s easy, routinely scheduled, and most of all, supports the Archangel Attic’s inventory, 100% of the proceeds which come to support the school.

Bunny Rabbit Sitter Needed!

Mrs. Craig is in need of a bunny sitter for Spring Break (March 6-15) and the Easter holiday (April 10-13.)  Jidor the rabbit is very friendly and would love to have a home over the extended break. Mrs. Craig will supply bedding and food for the vacation.  Please contact her directly if you are available to bunny sit! acraig@lumenchristak.com

Birthday Bag Drive

National Honor Society is having a drive for birthday bags from February 26-March 5th.  Items collected will go towards monthly birthday bags that are delivered to kids at the Clare and Covenant house.  We are asking that students bring in the following items based on grades:

7th:  Cake Mix

8th:  Frosting

9th: Gift bags (large present sized bags) and tissue paper

10th: Small kid games and decks of cards

11th:  Socks

12th: Coloring Books

Thanks in advance for anything you can provide. Please contact Mrs. Craig at acraig@lumenchristiak.org with questions.

St. Benedicts & Other Community Events:

St. Benedict’s Youth Group 

All Lumen students are welcome, regardless of parish affiliation or faith background.

High School Youth Night: Wednesday, March 4th, Testimony & Pizza Night: 7p-9p, Upper Room.

Junior High Youth Night:  Thursday, March 5th, 6-8p in the Upper Room.

Lumen News – February 20, 2020

Important Upcoming Dates:

• Feb 22nd:  Junior High Social, 3-6pm (after last volleyball games)
• Feb 22nd:  Valentine’s Dance (High School only), 8-11pm
• Feb 25th:  Mardi Gras Pancake Dinner and Open House, 5:30-8pm – Volunteers & supplies needed, see below!
• Feb 26th:  Ash Wednesday (All School Mass at 9am)
• Feb 27th:  Basketball Senior Night vs Birchwood, 5:30pm (girls), 7pm (boys)
• Feb 29th:  Fur Rendezvous Parade, 10:30am
• Mar 2nd:  All School Rosary, 2pm
• Mar 3rd: Post Gala/Wrap Up Meeting, 7pm
• Mar 6th:  Inservice Day (No School)
• Mar 7th-15th:  Spring Break
• Apr 3-4:  Spring Drama Production at APU

Principal’s Update:

As we are marketing on Facebook and other social media, February is School Choice Month.  Please bring a prospective family to one of the following events next week and let’s show others why they need to choose our school!

1.  Our Mardi Gras Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, Feb 25th from 5:30-8pm.  Who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner? Especially when it is free (donations accepted, of course!)  Come join our other Lumen families for free pancakes and sausage and leave dinner to us. More details below.

2.  Archangels vs Warriors Basketball on Thursday, Feb 27th.  Come support our school teams as we compete against our archrival, the Birchwood Christian School Warriors.  Girls play at 5:30pm, boys play at 7pm. Our boys team is 17-3 and poised to head to the State Championships in March!  This is also our “Senior Night” where we recognize our senior athletes from the mighty class of 2020. All Lumen families in spirit wear get in free!

We look forward to seeing you this week for fun events at our school!  Thanks again for all your support!

LUMENary Drive Update:

We’re getting close and SO appreciate each and every LUMENary donation that has come in to date. And yes, they’re still coming in!  Remember that we strive for 100% family participation and no amount is too small to give. Together as a community we’ll reach our goal and collectively support Catholic education.

Virtue of the Week:

This week’s SportsLeader Virtue is PASSION: The strength to intensely pursue a goal. The opposite of passion is SLUGGISHNESS: The weakness of being unwilling to act quickly or seek improvement.

Catholic Schools Campaign Update:

Slow and steady, the “I Love My Catholic School” cards continue to arrive in the Office. To date, over $1,345.00 has come in. Thank you for helping your students complete that note-writing task at home. And hey! if the cards are still sitting in a pile on your kitchen counter, you can still send them out even though Catholic Schools Week was last month. All support is good, and no judgement for late mailing – life gets busy, we get it.

Campus Ministry:

The Campus Ministry Office is located in the school, students and parents are always welcome to stop by!

“Laugh and grow strong!” St. Ignatius

• Our tenth grade retreat has been rescheduled to Friday, April 24th, at The Holy Spirit Center.  We are looking for a parent to organize lunch for the class.

• We begin Stations of the Cross next Friday, February 28th in the school. Please come and experience this beautiful prayer as scripted and led by our Lumen students.

• We  still need a few volunteers for our Passion Encounter.  Students can sign up on the bulletin board outside room 120.

• Please send Mrs. Loeffler news and activities happening in your parishes!

Prayer Spot

• For health and healing of the sick in our school and greater community.

• For peace among all nations and peoples.

• For those without adequate food, shelter and clothing throughout the winter.

• For all those who are living with a mental health condition.

If you would like special intentions listed in Lumen News and Prayer Book of Intentions send them directly to Mrs. Loeffler.

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

Pray for Peace. Act with Peace.

Archangel Sports Update:

The Jr. High Volleyball Rally last Thursday was another thumbs-up afternoon of awesome playing and great fun. Our co-ed Team continues to impress & improve and are sitting in the middle of the pack as far as standings go. There’s a 2 day tournament starting tomorrow –  Friday’s games will be from 5p-8p (our team plays at 7p) and Saturday’s play will run 9a-3p (our team will either play at 9a or 10a depending on if we win or lose Friday night.) We could use some help in concessions during the tourney, please sign up here if you want to earn some Share Hours and can help! https://signup.com/go/GoHkPcy

This week’s Tuesday night basketball game against South JV was cancelled due to the heavy snow & road conditions. The next game isThursday, February 27th against Birchwood, Girls at 5:30p/Boys at 7p. This is our last home game for the teams before the Conference Tournament in Soldotna March 6th – 8th. It will also be “Senior Night” so please come out to cheer on our teams as well as recognize the graduating seniors who have contributed to team successes over the years.

School Announcements:

Junior High Social

Directly after the Jr. High Volleyball tournament ends on Saturday at 3p, there will be a Jr. High social in the Upper Room. Games/pool/ping pong/air hockey + pizza! This is something that the Jr. High has asked for so we hope there will be a great turnout. Students can bring friends from outside of Lumen to join in the fun if they wish. Pizza will be provided around 5p, pick up your student by 6p.

If your student comes to support the Volleyball game AND goes to the Social, Mr. Ross said they can have a dress down day on Monday, Feb. 24th.

Mardi Gras Pancake Dinner – this coming Tuesday 

One of the things that makes Lumen great is the sense of community that is present among our families. Whether you’re a new family to the school or one who’s been around for a while, please come to the Student Room in the school on Tuesday, Feb. 25th from 5:30 – 8:00p to enjoy time together and a free pancake dinner (c’mon…who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner?) The night will also serve as an informal Open House for new and prospective families so make sure to reach out to a new face in the crowd if you see one!

To support the night, we’re looking for donations of Krusteaz Pancake mix, sausage links or patties, orange juice, syrup & butter.  Drop off donations by Tuesday morning & get a Share Hour. Volunteer to help pre-make pancakes or serve that night and get a Share Hour!

25th Anniversary Gala

REMAINING GALA ITEMS

Stop by or call Anne at the front desk to purchase these items:

• Pi Day Party- Come and perfect your pie making skills with our Lumen Culinary Instructor, Carol Sturgulewski on Pi Day- 3/14/2020 @ 2 pm. Pie tins and ingredients provided, adult beverages will be served!  1 spot left- $39.25
• Ladies Poker Party- Enjoy dinner, tutorial, and a Texas Hold‘em Tournament!!  3/28/2020 @ 6pm. Prizes- 1st place $150, 2nd Place $100, 3rd Place $50 to Raven’s Nest Spa.  $100 to play!!
• Barista Training Class at Caffe D’arte $25- Includes coffee mug of treats and $10 coffee card.
• Body Renew 3- Month Membership- $75
• Braces Starter Kit with Koropp Orthodontics $100- $500 certificate towards orthodontic treatment (new patients only), includes Oral B electric toothbrush & dental care items.

GALA WRAP UP MEETING

Tuesday March 3rd @ 7pm in the Library

Whether you volunteered in the weeks and months leading up to the event, volunteered the day or night of, or attended the event, now is the time to share our successes and what we can improve upon for next year. Earn a fundraising Share Hour for attending! PLEASE MAKE TIME TO ATTEND OUR LAST MEETING – ALL INPUT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Please contact us if you have questions- 273-1530/gala@lumenchristiak.org

Danielle & Julie

Lumen Christi Gala Co-Chairs

907-273-1530

gala@lumenchristiak.org

Senior Slide Show

Only a week left! Senior parents & guardians – please send Mrs. Spillers a collection of 10-20 pictures of your student for the graduation slide show. These typically range from when they are little to their current age. Please send by February 28th to mspillers@lumenchristiak.org. Thank you!

St. Benedicts & Other Community Events:

Raisin’ o’ the Green

This is for the St. Therese’s Camp Annual Fundraiser. Held at the Bridge Restaurant, this event sold out last year so buy your tickets early! They can be purchased online at www.stthereseak.com!

St. Benedict’s Youth Group 

All Lumen students are welcome, regardless of parish affiliation or faith background.

High School Youth Night: Wednesday, February 26: Lent, Game Night & Open Gym. 7p-9p, Upper Room.

Junior High Youth Night:  TONIGHT! Thursday, February 20th, 6-8p in the Upper Room.