Principal’s Report 4/4/2014
Dear Lumen Christi,
We are looking forward to another wonderful week at Lumen! Last week was testing for many of our junior high school students. To offset the academically rigorous testing, students enjoyed spending time with the 6th graders from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton students attended Mass, played games in the gym, and participated in a science experiment during their visit. We enjoyed these special guests and are pleased that many of them plan to attend Lumen Christi in the fall! Last week was also a week of triumph as the Jr. High Soccer Team won FIRST PLACE in the Anchorage Christian Conference, defeating teams from Holy Rosary Academy, Faith Lutheran, and Anchor Lutheran. Way to go Archangels!
Please put tomorrow’s PVO meeting on your calendar. It will be Tuesday, April 8 at 7 PM in the library. This is a very important meeting as we discuss future fundraising activities for next year.
Regarding the upcoming school year, if you have a returning student and have not yet pre-enrolled for the 2014 – 2015 school year, please remember that applications are due by April 15, 2014. If you need a new packet, please contact Mrs. Estes at the front desk. Her phone number is (907) 245-9231. Due to the capacity of the building, each class is limited to 20 students. Once the pre-enrollment period ends, admission will be open to others if there is space available.
With the end of the year closing in, it is time to ensure your share hours are accounted for in the school log book at the front desk. I’ve seen various parents working events, but the share hours are missing. Share hours will be billed in May at $35 per hour if they are not logged. If there is any issues, don’t panic – just give me a call and we will work to ensure records are correct.
Lumen Christi’s Drama Department will be performing “Spirit!” by Peg Kehret at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Miki Center on Friday, April 25th at Saturday, April 26th at 7pm. Tickets are $5 each and you can purchase your tickets from any drama student or at the front office.
We will continue to remind you about the 4th Annual Cinco De Mayo event that will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 6 PM to 9 PM in the Lumen Christi Gym. Come enjoy delicious Mexican dishes and entertainment! Tickets are $20 per person or $300 per table. Please contact our office to place your reservation! Our Cinco de Mayo event is also currently looking for sponsors! Become a Jalepeño sponsor for $300 and receive a 1/2 page in our event program for your logo or advertisement! Or, take it up a notch and become a Jabanero Sponsor for $500 – you will receive a full page for advertisement and a sponsor table at the event!
The Alumni Basketball game is right around the corner. This year’s Alumni Basketball game will be on Thursday night, May 8 at 6 PM. Admission is free. Please come visit the game and support our Lumen Christi community with an evening of fun.
ATLAS-Alaska Teen Leadership Summit is now accepting applications for this week-long summer residence program on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Previously known as the Summer Leadership Institute, ATLAS is designed to develop leadership skills for students finishing 9-12 grades. Students will learn about communication, goal setting, decision-making, ethics, social responsibility, and more – all while discovering their own leadership strengths and earning two college credits. The total cost for this program is $450, which includes tuition for two academic credits, fees, room, meals, and program materials. Some scholarships are available on the basis of demonstrated financial need. The ATLAS application deadline is April 10th! For more information about this program or to apply, visit the ATLAS website at www.atlasuaf.com. Contact Program Coordinator Andrea Miller at (907) 474-5942.
We appreciate everyone’s support of Lumen Christi High School. We also wish all a very meaningful Lenten Season of prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works as we prepare for the upcoming celebration of Easter – just a few weeks away!
In Christ,
John Harmon
Principal, Lumen Christi High School