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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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Lumen News – 03/01/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Feb 28th-Mar 3rd:  Regions Basketball @ Lumen
  • Mar 5th:  All School Rosary, 2pm
  • Mar 7th:  Open House and Family Pizza Night, 6-8pm
  • Mar 9th:  In-Service Day (No School)
  • Mar 9-18:  Spring Break
  • Apr 5th:  Open House and Family Pizza Night, 6-8pm
  • April 28th:  Prom

From the Principal:

Congratulations to our Junior High Volleyball team who won second place in the final Alaska Christian Schools tournament over the weekend!  After losing the first game on Friday, they came roaring back to win every game on Saturday except for the final game.  Awesome job, Junior High Archangels!

At the same time the JH volleyball team was winning the silver medal, it was so inspiring to see over 30 Lumen students and over a dozen parents walk alongside or ride our Fur Rondy Parade float last Saturday.  Although we ran out of York Peppermint patties (navy blue and silver = school colors) and Open House invitations in the first ¼ mile, we showcased the spirit of our school to thousands of Anchorage families.  I have no idea if our participation in the Parade will lead to more student enrollment, but it was clear to me that everyone had a fun and enjoyable time together in solidarity as a Lumen family.  If nothing else, our cheers, waves, and smiles showed our city that Lumen Christi is a proud, vibrant, and exciting faith community.  I owe the Class of 2018 seniors and Class of 2021 freshman a pizza party since they had the highest percentage of participation among the classes, and the students who helped plan and organize the float earned an entire week of casual dress days after Spring Break (except Thursday since it is Mass day).  Thank you to everyone who had a hand in this successful event for our school, which is now a new annual tradition!

Our entire school enjoyed a wonderful presentation yesterday from Mr. Chris Padgett.  Humorous and engaging, Chris kept the students at the edge of their seats.  He wrapped up his powerful talk by encouraging all of us to strengthen our relationships not only with each other, but most importantly, with Christ.  Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6)!  A special shout out to the Holy Spirit, and Kellie Thomson, Mom of Liam (Class of 2022), for organizing this opportunity for our students!

We wish our boys and girls basketball teams much success and victory for the rest of this week at Regions here at Lumen.  We have already had two wins on Wednesday night, and we are looking for more.  We hope you come out and support our Archangel basketball program, either in selling concessions or cheering on from the crowd!  Go Lumen!

Announcements:  

Tomorrow!!  Lenten Soup Lunch:  Teachers starting their annual Lenten Soup Lunch tomorrow.  A meatless soup and a roll for $2.00.  Extra rolls are 50 cents each.  All proceeds will be donated to the H20 Water Project.

Go Archangels!! Basketball Regions:  Wednesday night both our Lumen girls and boys played very well and won their games!!  Thursday, March 1st, the boys play at 8pm vs. Nikolaevsk.  Since our girls won last night, they move straight to the Championship game on Friday at 6:30pm to compete for 1st place!!!  How exciting!!  Come out and cheer on our teams.  Both teams have a very good chance on making it to State and if the girls make it to State, it would be the first time a Lumen girls team has made it.

Mark Your Calendars! Spring Open Houses:  Please spread the word and invite families you know entering grades 7-12 to come to one of Lumen Christi’s Spring Open Houses.

  • March 7th from 6-8pm

  • April 5th form 6-8pm

  • Pizza dinner will be served both nights.

JH Indoor Soccer:  JH indoor soccer schedule for the week of 3/5/18-3/8/18 is below.  If your child would like to play, please fill out the sports paperwork (you don’t need to fill it out if your student has played a sport this year already).  There is also a $100 sports fee.

  • Monday, March 5th from 4:15-5:15pm

  • Tuesday, March 6th from 4:15-5:15pm

  • Wednesday, March 7th from 4:15-5:15pm

  • Thursday, March 8th will be our 1st Jamboree from 4-7pm

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:

Attic Fridays and Concessions needs YOU!!!  Please help us FILL THESE SPOTS!!

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

  • Gala Co-Chair

Our next and final PVO meeting of the year will be Tuesday, April 10th at 7pm.  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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Lumen News – 02/22/2018

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Feb 24th:  Fur Rendezvous Parade, 10:30am (show time is 9:45am)
  • February 27th:  Gala Follow-up Meeting, 7pm
  • Feb 28th-Mar 3rd:  Regions Basketball @ Lumen
  • March 1st:  SGA Pancake Lunch
  • Mar 5th:  All School Rosary, 2pm
  • Mar 7th:  Open House and Family Pizza Night, 6-8pm
  • Mar 9th:  In-Service Day (No School)
  • Mar 9-18:  Spring Break
  • Apr 5th:  Open House and Family Pizza Night, 6-8pm

From the Principal:

At the State of the School address on January 29th, I ended the presentation with a “30-Day Challenge.”  As we approach the end of February, I renew the challenge to do the following:

-Invite a prospective family to our Open Houses on March 7 and April 5th.  We have formal invites in the front office, but you can share the invite on Facebook or encourage prospective families to look at the invite on our website.

-Support the LUMENARY Drive.  We are currently at $26,000 towards our goal of $60,000.  This annual fund drive reduces our tuition by $800 per student.  Please prayerfully consider donating today and encourage friends, families, and co-workers to do the same.

-Sign up to work a shift at the Attic.  Thanks to the hard work of our PVO, we have filled many Fridays with volunteers.  This has helped us raise an additional $3500 for our school!  Sign up for the 5-7pm shift and make it a “date night” with your significant other! (just be sure to go out to dinner or a movie afterward to make it official…)

-Submit a positive review of the school online on Great Schools, K12 Niche, Private School Review, and Google.  These websites get large numbers of hits on a daily basis as prospective families look for private school opportunities, so the more positive reviews on our school, the better!  We have at least three new reviews already (thanks you parents!).  Get yours submitted by Wed, Feb 28th and be entered to win a $50 gift card!

Private School Review: https://www.privateschoolreview.com/lumen-christi-high-school-profile#reviews

K12 Niche: https://www.niche.com/k12/survey/start/?t=k&e=lumen-christi-catholic-high-school-anchorage-ak

Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/alaska/anchorage/571-Lumen-Christi/#Reviews

I look forward to seeing everyone at the Parade on Saturday, either as a participant or spectator!  Dress warm!  The temps are predicted to be in the low 20s with snow!


Announcements:

Tomorrow!!  Lenten Soup Lunch:  Teachers starting their annual Lenten Soup Lunch tomorrow.  A meatless soup and a roll for $2.00.  Extra rolls are 50 cents each.  All proceeds will be donated to the H20 Water Project.

On Saturday!!  Fur Rondy Parade:  As an added challenge, the class/grade with the highest percentage of students participating will get a pizza party!

  • Who:  ALL AVAILABLE LUMEN FAMILIES!  Let’s show our Archangel Spirit!  Be sure to dress warm (hat, gloves, and boots) and wear your Lumen sweatshirt and sweatpants or your sports team warmup on the outside to show your Lumen pride!
  • What:  2018 Fur Rondezvous (“Fur Rondy”) Grand Parade.  We will be towing a snowmachine trailer behind Mr. Bauzon’s pick-up truck.  Mr. Aaron Hersh (Ben, Class of 2022) has been kind enough to drive as he has experience driving the parade route.
  • When:   The parade starts at 10:30am on Saturday, but all walkers and riders need to be in the staging area no later than 9:45am!!!!
  • Where:  Our staging area is at the corner of 8th and C Streets downtown, near the Federal Bldgs and the Quality Suites Historic Downtown hotel.  Google Maps is here:  https://goo.gl/maps/8m7iMi4bLcT2

Some parking is available at the Geico pay parking lot across from the staging area.  However, many roads will be blocked, so you may have to park elsewhere and walk to the staging area.  No personal vehicles are allowed into the staging area, not even to drop people off!  We will finish in the same location once the parade is over.  This is where you will pick up your son or daughter if you are just dropping off and picking up.

  • Why:  Because we are LUMEN and we are PROUD OF OUR SCHOOL and we want to show the entire Anchorage community our pride!

JH Indoor Soccer:  JH indoor soccer begins on Monday, February 26th.  If your child would like to play, please fill out the sports paperwork (you don’t need to fill it out if your student has played a sport this year already).  There is also a $100 sports fee.  The practice for next week is as follows and practices for the remainder of the season will be announced soon:

  • Monday, February 26th from 3:15-4:15pm

  • Tuesday, February 27th from 3:15-4:15pm

Re-Enrollment:  Re-enrollment will open on Wednesday, February 28th and packets will be sent home with each student at that time.

SGA Pancake Lunch:  SGA is sponsoring a pancake lunch next Thursday March 1st 2018. Meals will be $5 each and you may pay with cash or use your student lunch account.

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 February 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.

Next Week!!  Basketball Regions:  Did you know that both the boys and girls high school basketball teams could place at the upcoming regional tournament and be invited to play in the state tournament in March?  These students have done a great job this season, but to make this happen we need to be there to cheer them on!  If you haven’t been to one of our basketball games, this is the year to come!  We are going to try and do more “organized” cheering and encourage everyone to sit together at the games and join in.  Your support can help these kids succeed this year!  SO…here is how we can help!

Watch for the game schedules in the Lumen News!

  • Come to one or more games! Encourage your students to come!

  • This year Regionals will be AT LUMEN CHRISTI!

  • Join us in the stands and bring your families!  Enjoy the game.

VERY IMPORTANT:  Lets all sit together and cheer together!  

We will provide cheer info at the games!!!!**

Our support can absolutely help our players!!!!

IF you can’t come, please keep these young people in our prayers!  They have worked very hard and it would be a tremendous accomplishment to place at Regionals and play in the State tournament.

Gala Follow-up Meeting:  Join us on February 27th at 7pm to discuss details of the Gala to wrap up this year’s event.  Whether you attended the night of, volunteered, or chaired a committee for the Gala, your input is valuable to us.  Please come share your thoughts and ideas on how the event went.

Parent Share Hours:  Families were recently emailed a summary of the hours that they have recorded so far in the parent share hour book.  You did not receive an email if you were done or almost done with your parent share hours.  A lot of families helped at the Gala, please be sure to come in and record your hours or email Mrs. Estes details and she will record them for you.  Please Note:  The PVO section of this newsletter has listed 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.

Mark Your Calendars! Spring Open Houses:  Please spread the word and invite families you know entering grades 7-12 to come to one of Lumen Christi’s Spring Open Houses.

  • March 7th from 6-8pm

  • April 5th form 6-8pm

  • Pizza dinner will be served both nights.

Mardi Gras Gala Photographs: If you have any photos you would like to share from our Mardi Gras Gala, please send them to Mrs. Spillers at mspillers@lumenchristiak.org so that we can post them within our Yearbook and Lumen Facebook page. Thank you!

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:

Thank you to everyone that has signed up to help with Attic Friday shifts and concessions help.  We have several more Attic Fridays this semester and a few more concession spots.  Many families have already met their share hour requirements and we really appreciate your time that you are giving to the school.  If you still need hours, this is a great time to finish them up!

ATTIC FRIDAYS:

  • We are looking for a 5-7pm shift help this Friday and next as well as several other spots this spring.  Please sign up!   http://signup.com/go/cVMeBzw

CONCESSIONS:

GALA

  • Gala follow up meeting Tuesday, February 27th @ 7:00pm.  Please join us to discuss the event and provide feedback for future events.

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

  • Gala Co-Chair

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!

  • Lent is upon us.  What will your family do together to make your Lent more prayerful? Consider a daily prayer for peace.

  • We will be praying the Stations of the Cross on Fridays, February 23rd, March 2nd and March 9th. We begin in the gym at 9am.

  • 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

  • Women who are facing unplanned or difficulty pregnancies that they will be given support and choose life for their children

  • Repose of the souls of Fr. Steven Moore and M.J. Marteeny, and comfort to their family and friends

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

  • Respect for all life

 

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