Principal’s Report 02/13/2015
Dear Lumen Family:
A special thank you to everyone who worked on and participated in the Annual Lumen Gala, it was a tremendous success! It’s hard to believe third quarter is almost over and it is time for parent-teacher conferences. Next week has a very unusual schedule due to the holiday, conferences, and teacher in-service, so please take time to plan accordingly. We hope to see everyone at the parent-teacher conferences:
Monday, February 16. NO SCHOOL (Holiday – President’s Day)
Tuesday, February 17. Regular school day (students to follow Monday schedule)
Wednesday, February 18. Ash Wednesday.
½ Day (students follow “Friday A, Lent” Schedule) Release at 12:35 PM
1:30 PM – 4 PM Parent / Teacher Conferences
Thursday, February 19.
½ Day (students follow “Friday B” Schedule) Release at 12:35 PM
4 PM – 7 PM Parent / Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 20. NO SCHOOL (School closed for In-Service)
Fridays during Lent: Friday’s during Lent we will have Mass each Friday as well as lunch. During Lent, teachers will have several varieties of meatless soup and/or pasta with rolls available for any students who wish to purchase for lunch. The soup/pasta dishes will be $1, the rolls are $.50 and a bottle of water will $1. The money raised by the teachers will be donated to a local charity at the end of the Lenten season.
Transportation Request: One of our new students needs a ride home after school (near Klatt and C Street). The family is willing to help with gas. If you live in this area and can assist, please contact the front office.
Substitute Teachers Needed: We would like to add more people to our substitute list. If you are interested, please contact the office.
JH Indoor Soccer: 1st practice starts on Tuesday, February 17th at 4:30pm.
Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors: The Associated General Contractors of Alaska, Inc. (AGC of Alaska) & Construction Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF) is happy to announce a scholarship program designed to encourage students to pursue a career in the construction industry or a related field such as accounting, insurance & bonding and human resources. Scholarship awards will be limited to individuals who plan to live and work in Alaska.
Scholarship applications are due at the Anchorage AGC office by 4:00 PM on April 1, 2015. They may be turned in any time before April 1. AGC of Alaska & CEF will award 6 scholarships based on a scoring guide developed by a steering committee; two $5,000 scholarships and four $2,500 scholarships.
Successful scholarship recipients will be notified in writing by June 4, 2015 and their award will be presented at the AGC of Alaska Annual Golf Tournament reception June 18, 2015 at the AGC of Alaska offices.
Click on the following link for the online application https://adobeformscentral.com/
ACT Prep Workshop at UAA: The ACT Prep workshop provides a timely review of key materials for students who are planning to test either the following week or later in the term. The instructors review four critical components of the ACT, review best tips and techniques to ensure a successful testing session, and will answer questions of students. The cost of the course is just $99 and includes the materials and practice exams. Please see the attached flier for more details.
PVO Help Wanted
PVO is looking for a few volunteers to take over some very important jobs. Please consider one of these positions…if you have additional questions, please contact Gail Grafton for more information.
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Gala Lead Procurement Caller: Learn next year from Mrs. Novcaski on how to make calls to our annual Gala donors for donations. These calls are generally made to donors/businesses who have donated to our school for years.
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PVO Vice-President: Shadow Gail Grafton and eventually take over as PVO President.
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Craft Bazaar Helper(s): Help Michell Goodwin, the Craft Bazaar Chair, organize the volunteers, secure vendors, and run this important fundraising event.
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Library Help: The school library is looking for one or more parents who could post books for sale on our Amazon website and then drop them at the post office when they sell. This could easily be done from home at whatever pace fits with their schedules. For more information, contact Ruth Marchetti at RMarchetti@lumenchristiak.org.
On Sale: Lumen Christi Scarves: The Senior class is selling scarves to help fundraise for graduation. The Senior class has reduced the cost of the scarves to $20. Please see Ms. Brewer or the front office if you’d like to purchase one.
New Lumen Wear: New Lumen wear has arrived! Stop by the office to check it out!!
Box Tops: Thank you for those who have turned in Box Tops! There is a collection box by the front office, so let keep turning them in.
Parent Share Hours: Have you updated your parent share hours lately? If not, feel free to stop by the office to enter your hours OR you may also email Mrs. Estes at lchs@lumenchristiak.org and she will gladly enter them for you. If you have any questions about your parent share hours, just give us a call.
Safe Environment Training and Background Checks: Each parent who volunteers at our school should take the time to complete the online safe environment training and complete the paperwork for a background check. If you have questions or are unsure of your status on each of these, please contact Mrs. Estes.
Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO): Please visit the Lumen Christi page on the VolunteerSpot website to sign up for volunteer opportunities: http://www.volunteerspot.com/
Here are some important upcoming events:
2/13-14: JH End of Season Volleyball Tournament @ Lumen Christi
2/16: No School, President’s Day
2/18-19: ½ days, Parent-Teacher conferences
2/20: No School, Teacher In-Service Day
2/23: Spring Academic Awards
3/3: PVO Meeting, tentative
3/6: Archangel Attic First Friday
3/9-13: Spring Break
Trip to Rome. Fr. Leo, pastor of St. Benedict Parish, and Bob McMorrow, Parish Director of Religious Studies, will be leading a pilgrimage to Rome in May and you are invited. F r. Leo lived in Rome for 5 years and has more than a few insights into must see pilgrimage spots… and some must visit restaurants. Bob has taught the history of the Catholic Church for a dozen years and might have a story or two to share about Rome and the Saints. If you are interested in the trip, please contact the Parish office at: (907) 273-1550.
World Youth Day Fundraiser: We are beginning preparations for our next WYD which will be in Krakow Poland in 2016. The main fundraiser for WYD for St. Benedict youth is our 7 course Italian dinners. On Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6 PM, in the basement of St. Benedict, the youth and young adults will be preparing a 7 course Italian feast. Tickets will be on sale at the door but we would appreciate if you would call or email Bob McMorrow with your numbers so we can have a good estimate. Cost is $30, wine is included. AND… make sure you bring a good appetite.
Please continue to remember our faculty and students in prayer.
God Bless,
Principal Harmon