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Principal’s Report 10/17/2014

Dear Lumen Family:

Where did the time go? Believe it or not, today is the end of first quarter. Although Lumen only records semester grades on the ‘official’ student transcript, we do provide quarterly progress reports to parents so they can assess student performance. The quarterly progress reports will be available next week at the parent – teacher conferences. I encourage all parents attend the conferences so you can better understand how your student is performing in school.

Tonight, October 17 at 6 PM is the Knights of Columbus BURGER NIGHT at the St. Benedict Parish Hall. Come out and help support the Knights in raising money that goes back to our students through the Knights scholarship fund. There will be plenty of food and fun!

Next Week Schedule / Parent Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, October 22: We will follow a Friday A Mass schedule. Students are dismissed at 12:35 PM. Conferences are from 3 – 7 PM in the student room.

Thursday, October 23: We will follow a regular Friday B schedule. Students are dismissed at 12:25 PM. Conferences are from 1 – 5 PM in the student room.

Friday, October 24th: No School for students (Teacher In-Service)

School Board Meeting

The LCHS School Board meets Tuesday, October 21 at 6 PM in the student room. It is an open meeting and all interested parties are welcome to attend.

Alaska Performance Scholarship

October 21 at 7 PM in room 108. Alaska Performance Scholarship Presentation. All parents (grades 8 – 12) are encouraged to attend to learn about this program.

SAT Preparation

The SAT is an important test for college admissions and scholarships. Please encourage your students to practice, practice, practice! There are free online sample exercises at: www.sat.org . If you want more information about the SAT, please contact Ms. Brewer.

End of Soccer Season

The soccer team did an outstanding job defeating Holy Rosary, Su-Valley, and Tri-Valley to place third at the Regional Tournament, just behind Cook Inlet Academy and Delta. A special thank you to the coach, players, parents, volunteers, and fans for a winning season!

Tutoring

Lumen offers tutoring on Thursday nights from 3 – 5 PM for those students who need some additional assistance with homework (Please note, there will be no tutoring this week, October 23 due to parent teacher conferences).

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Auction

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s annual fundraiser “An Evening in Paradise” is Saturday, November 8 at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown starting at 5 PM. If you have any questions, contact the SEAS auction office at (907) 345-2327 or auction@akseas.com.

Lumen Christi Annual High School Volleyball Tournament

Lumen Christi’s annual high school volleyball tournament is October 23 – 25. This year’s theme is “Dig Pink Spiketacular” acknowledging breast cancer awareness month. The tournament will consist of 10 teams and lots of great volleyball games…so come on out and watch some games. We will also need lots of parent and student volunteers to make this a success – sign up today at http://vols.pt/s7qPdz. If you have any questions, please contact Billy Hunt, Jessica Estes, or LeAndra Childs

Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO)

Please visit the Lumen Christi page on the VolunteerSpot website to sign up for volunteer opportunities:http://www.volunteerspot.com/Group/151523700124#!/show .

Here are some important upcoming events.

10/21: Alaska Performance Scholarship Information @ 7 PM in room 108

10/22-23: Parent Teacher Conferences-Half Days

10/22-25: Lumen’s Dig Pink Spiketacular Volleyball Tournament

10/24: No School (Teacher In-service)

11/7: Archangel Attic First Friday

11/10: No School (School Observation of Veteran’s Day)

11/11: PVO Meeting @ 6:30 PM in the Library

11/15: Festival of Angels Craft Bazaar

11/20-21: High School Retreat

11/22: Annual Dessert Auction

11/28-28: No School (Thanksgiving Holiday)

11/28-30: November Gun Show

Thank you to all of the parents for your continued involvement in the school and for an outstanding first quarter!
God Bless, Principal Harmon

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Principal’s Report 10/01/2014

Dear Lumen Family:

What beautiful fall weather! The days have been so nice, many of the classes held discussions outside in the peaceful setting of God’s creation. This weekend the Archangel Attic will be hosting a special ‘Christmas’ sale. We hear there are many wonderful items, so please stop by to check out what they have for sale. Since the Attic is hosting the sale in the Parish Hall, this Friday students will have Friday lunch at the school (rather than the Parish Hall). Please pack ‘cold’ lunches the students will not have access to the microwaves.

Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to all of the students who received awards, and to the parents who helped with the ceremony and the ice cream social. Lumen is especially proud of Katherine Brown who received commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program for her exceptional academic performance.

Tutoring
Lumen offers tutoring on Thursday nights for those students who need some additional assistance with homework. Based on feedback from parents, the NEW tutoring time for this year will be Thursday nights from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. If you are interested in this program for your student, please contact Mr. Harmon (jharmon@lumenchristiak.org) so he can ensure that there are enough tutors available (we try to limit one tutor to no more than 3 students). All students with below a 2.0 GPA will be asked to work with a tutor.

Outside Clean Up Day: Friday, October 3rd
After school on Friday, we’d like to get as many students and parents who may be available to volunteer to help clean up the grounds area around the school and Church. This is a great opportunity for our students to earn community service hours and to take pride in our wonderful community. The link to the volunteer sign up is here: http://www.volunteerspot.com/Group/151523700124#!/show

Spirit Week: October 6th – 10th
Next week Student Government has planned a fun Spirit Week of dress down days. The themes are as follows: Monday-Super Hero/Villain Day, Tuesday-Class Color Day, Wednesday-College Apparel Day, Thursday-Disney Day, and Friday-Alaska Day. If the students have questions, they should talk to a Student Government Representative.

Lumen Wear
Lumen Wear consisting of hoodies, fleece vests, baseball tees, sweatpants and beanie caps are on display and available for purchase in the front office. Stop by and check them out!!

Lumen Christi Scarves
The Senior class is selling Lumen Christi scarves as a fundraiser for graduation. Visit our Facebook page to take a look! They are $25 each and you may purchase them from a senior or from Mrs. Brewer.

SAT Preparation
The SAT is an important test for college admissions and scholarships. Please encourage your students to practice, practice, and more practice! There are free online sample exercises at: www.sat.org . If you want more information about the SAT, please contact Ms. Brewer.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Auction
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s annual fundraiser “An Evening in Paradise” is Saturday, November 8 at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown starting at 5 PM. Tickets are available at the auction office inside the school. They are looking for donations of new items, basket items, and artwork. If you have any questions, contact the SEAS auction office at (907) 345-2327 or auction@akseas.com.

Community Service Opportunity
Lumen Christi students can volunteer to work at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s auction on Saturday, November 8 from 4:30 – 11 PM. Volunteers must be 15 years or older. Dinner will be provided. If your student is interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Jessica Estes at the front office.

Jewel Lake Road Construction: a message from Kinney Engineering
Kinney Engineering is working with the DOT&PF on a project to widen Jewel Lake Road between 88th Avenue and Strawberry Road. They are just getting started with the project and will be holding an Open House meeting on Wednesday, October 15 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Kincaid Elementary School. They are interested in hearing from folks that use that stretch of road regularly—to hear what the concerns are, what improvements people want to see, as well as what they don’t want to see.

Clothing Boutique & Christmas Sale
The Archangel Attic proudly presents: Clothing Boutique & Christmas Sale on Friday, October 3 from 11 – 3 PM and Saturday, October 4 from 10 – 4 PM in St. Benedict’s Parish Hall.

Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO)
For volunteer opportunities, please visit the website: http://www.volunteerspot.com/Group/151523700124#!/show. Here are some important upcoming October events.

10/3: School – Parish Clean-up Day, 3:00 – 5:00 PM (School Parking Lot)
10/7: PVO meeting at 6:30 PM in the Library (all welcome to attend)
10/15: PSAT Testing
10/22-23: Parent Teacher Conferences-Half Days
10/22-25: Lumen’s Dig Pink Spiketacular Volleyball Tournament
10/24: No School-Teacher In-service

May each of you have a blessed week!

In Christ,
Mr. John Harmon

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Principal’s Report 09/19/2014

Dear Lumen Family:

It was another blessed week at Lumen. Father Leo led the students in a “slow’ Mass”, explaining church history and details related to the celebration of a catholic Mass. Throughout the week our students focused on their studies and the sports teams had another very successful week. Here are some other news of interest…

Gala Pot Luck Dinner

A special thank you to everyone who attended the Gala planning potluck. The Gala will be a wonderful event and it will be here before we know it. If you did not make the meeting and are interested in volunteering for an open helping position, please call the front office. For those parents who attended the potluck, your students will have a dress down day on Tuesday.

Lumen Wear

Lumen Wear, consisting of hoodies, fleece vests, baseball tees, sweatpants and beanie caps, are on display and available for purchase in the front office. Stop by and check them out!

Lumen Christi Scarves

The Senior Class is selling Lumen Christi scarves as a fundraiser for graduation. Visit our Facebook page to take a look! They are $25 each and you may purchase them from a Senior or from Mrs. Brewer.

Need One More Uniform Item?

Buckhead Uniforms is having a sale where you can save 20{d4876d85bca45a190b33d6c696456a399841af28eb325342d1f9ba09483f3a19} off one item. The sale will be from September 23 through September 27.

Gold Cards

We are still missing some gold cards. Please turn in all Gold Card money and unsold cards to the office ASAP. Any cards not turned in will be considered lost and your student’s ledger will be charged for them. This is an important fundraiser for the school. PVO is also looking for a parent to chair this event next year. If you are interested in chairing the Gold Card fund-raiser or would like more information, please contact Gail Grafton.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Auction

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s annual fundraiser “An Evening in Paradise” is Saturday, November 8 at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown starting at 5 PM. Tickets are available at the auction office inside the school. They are looking for donations of new items, basket items, and artwork. If you have any questions, contact the SEAS auction office at (907) 345-2327 or auction@akseas.com.

Community Service Opportunity

In connection with the St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton event, Lumen Christi students can volunteer to work at the auction on Saturday, November 8 from 4:30 – 11 PM. Volunteers must be 15 years or older. Dinner will be provided. If your student is interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Jessica Estes at the front office.

Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO)

Get in your share hours now! There are many great opportunities out there. Please visit the website:http://www.volunteerspot.com/Group/151523700124#!/show .

Here are some important upcoming events:

9/29: Fall Academic Awards at 2 PM (all welcome to attend)

10/2: Picture Retakes (Please note…this date changed it was previously on 9/25)

10/3: Clean-up Day (all welcome)

10/3: Archangel Attic First Friday (please sign-up to volunteer online)

10/7: PVO meeting at 6:30 PM in the Library (all welcome to attend)

10/15: PSAT Testing

10/22-23: Parent Teacher Conferences-Half Days

10/22-25: Lumen Volleyball Tournament

10/24: No School-Teacher In-service

Thank you all for your continued support!

God Bless, Mr. John Harmon

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Principal’s Report 09/12/2014

Dear Lumen Family:

Last week was a time of inspiration, blessing, fun, and success. During last Monday’s Assembly Father Michael Shields shared with all of the students about his mission in Magadan, Russia. The presentation inspired staff and students to help those in need. On Wednesday Lumen was inspired and blessed as the Archbishop presided over Mass for the faculty, staff, and students. On Thursday (9/11) the students celebrated Patriot Day — remembering those who served and continue to serve our country by their service — and dressed up in their best red, white, and blue patriotic colors. To end the week, the soccer teams won all of their weekend matches.

Gala Pot Luck Dinner

Lumen’s annual gala event is its largest annual fundraiser. It takes time, talent, and planning. There will be a meeting at 6 PM in the Parish Hall on Thursday, September 18. Please bring a dish to share with others. Also, those attending will receive share hour credit and, more importantly for your students, you will earn a dress down day for your student(s) during the following week at school. It will be a great time of fun, fellowship, and planning. We hope to see you there!

Athletic Department Update

The Lumen Christi Senior High soccer team continues with a winning season, playing some of its best games all year this weekend, defeating Holy Rosary Academy 3-2 and winning against Wasilla Lake 1-0. Coach Billy was pleased with all of the players. There was hustle on the field and the defense maintained its cool, with the continued pressure of the opposing teams. Great job to all!

The Junior High soccer team also continued on with their winning season, with two great games on Friday and Saturday. Friday the Jr. Archangels beat Holy Rosary Academy 8-2 and then Saturday they beat Wasilla Lake 7-3. The defense did a great job and all of the players deserve a lot of praise for their effort!

Gold Cards

Please turn in all Gold Card money and unsold cards to the office ASAP. Any cards not turned in will be considered lost and your student’s ledger will be charged for them. This is an important fundraiser for the school. PVO is also looking for a parent to chair this event next year. If you are interested in chairing the Gold Card fund-raiser or would like more information, please contact Gail Grafton.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Auction

Community Service Opportunity

Lumen Christi students can volunteer to work at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s auction on Saturday, November 8 from 4:30 – 11 PM. Volunteers must be 15 years or older. Dinner will be provided. If your student is interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Jessica Estes at the front office.

Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO)

Last week was the first PVO meeting. A special thank you to all who attended! There are many great opportunities out there. Please visit the website: http://vols.pt/9tj8Ji?utm_source=group-badge-volunteer-green. Here are some important upcoming events.

9/16: Marketing Committee Meeting at 7 PM in the Library (all welcome to attend)

9/18: Gala Pot Luck Dinner and Meeting at 6 PM in the Parish Hall (all welcome)

9/25: Picture Retakes

9/29: Fall Academic Awards at 2 PM (all welcome to attend)

10/3: Clean-up Day (all welcome)

10/3: Archangel Attic First Friday (please sign-up online)

10/7: PVO meeting at 6:30 PM in the Library (all welcome to attend)

We are off to a wonderful year. May God bless all of those who support the LCHS ministry of St. Benedict Parish!

God Bless, Mr. John Harmon

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Principal’s Report 09/05/2014

Dear Lumen:

Lumen is very blessed! What a great week for faith activities. The school used the regular Mass time to pray the Rosary; and on Friday the students participated in the ministry of the “Story and Song Tour” by Jesse Manibusen, Sarah Hart, and Steve Angrisano.

Picture Day.

Tuesday, September 9. Please dress in your best Lumen outfit!

Gold Card.

Gold card money and unsold cards to be returned Monday, September 8 to the front office.

Back to School Night.

Are you interested in experiencing a day in the life of your student at school? Well, we have an opportunity for you! “Back to School” night is Thursday, September 11 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. You’ll have the opportunity to follow the class schedule of your student, meet the teachers, and better understand Lumen’s high academic standards.

Athletic Department Update.

Friday night, September 5, Lumen defeated Wasilla Lake 3 to 1. Jarrett Fortune had 2 scores and Ryan Heilala had 1. Joey Brown had another good game as goalie.

A shout out to the women Archangels in this game! Megan Childs, Sophia Thorsness, Maeve Bakic, and Annie Thorsness did a great job protecting the goal. JoJo Estes played a great game and Lexi Adams had a good comeback from her injury last week. Amber Lopez showed us a good play and so did Natalie Dickhaus in the offense.

JR High Soccer. This week’s games: September 10 vs. Wasilla Lake in Palmer at 4:30 PM, September 12 vs. Holy Rosary on Kincaid at 4:30 PM, and September 13 vs. Wasilla Lake on Kincaid at 5 PM.
High School Soccer. This week’s games: September 10 vs. Wasilla Lake in Palmer at 6 PM, September 12 vs. Holy Rosary (Location TBA) at 6 PM, and September 13 vs. Wasilla Lake on Kincaid at 6:30 PM.

Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO). The PVO will meet Tuesday, September 9 at 7 PM. We encourage all parents to attend. Parent involvement is very important for the success of Lumen Christi. If you are interested in helping with an event, here is the link for opportunities: http://vols.pt/9tj8Ji?utm_source=group-badge-volunteer-green. We have also added community service forms to the website for the students. Please download, at your convenience.

Other Announcements. We have extra student planners available for purchase on a first come first serve basis. They may be purchased at the front office for $5 each.

May God bless all of those who support the LCHS ministry of St. Benedict Parish!

God Bless, Mr. John Harmon