Comet Connection

Dear Emmaus Families,

As you have seen on the news, Hurricane Ian packed quite a punch in Florida, and in many areas with other Lutheran schools and churches like Emmaus. I would respectfully request that you participate in our special chapel offering this Wednesday for our friends in Lutheran schools in that area. Instead of money, you might also consider donating gift cards to places like Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart and national chain restaurants.

All disaster response donations will go directly to schools and congregations for cleanup efforts such as roof repair, tree removal, water damage mitigation, fencing and other supply needs. Gift cards will be distributed to staff and families.

Please continue to pray for these schools, churches, students, and families. It is such a blessing to be part of a Christian community that loves and takes care of each other. Please continue to pray that the love of Jesus shines brightly through the response to this disaster. This is an opportunity to put love into action as we help and support those impacted by the storm!

If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you in advance for your support and prayers!

Thank you to Pastor Kaye for his message last week on the Parable of the Lost Coin, reminding us that Jesus continues to seek us and wants to be in relationship with us–and rejoices when we respond! Parents are always welcome to join us for chapel on Wednesday at 8:30.

Please be sure to check out all of the information below–there is quite a bit!

God’s blessings on your week as we Soar with love and care for others!

Mrs. Spiva

EDC on Thursday, not Friday–Due to Parent/Teachers Conferences on October 20 and 21, Thursday is a minimum day and students are dismissed at noon. Extended Day Care is offered per usual, until 6:30 p.m. On Friday, there is no school for students and no Extended Day Care will be offered that day.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

1st Quarter Parent/Teacher Conferences will occur on the afternoon of Thursday, October 20 and the morning of Friday, October 21. Please click on the grade level link to sign up for a time with your student’s teacher. Sign up here:

Sport Schedule for the Week:

Varsity Volleyball Practice:

Monday 3:15-4:00

JV and Varsity Flag Football Practice

Monday 3:15-4:15

Volleyball HOME Game Tuesday vs. CLS

JV Volleyball Practice Wednesday 3:15-4:15

Flag Football HOME Game on Wednesday against Hope, Glendora.

Book Fair is HERE!

The Book Fair is in full swing. Please come visit after school every day this week. Be sure to check the Teachers’ Wish List and purchase a book for their classroom library as well!

Please remember that Day Care will be in the 6th grade classroom this week.

Choir Sings in Church October 23!

Mark your calendars! Our students will be singing in church on October 23. They are practicing diligently to prepare.

7th & 8th Grade Fall Social / Dance

This Thursday, October 13th, the 7th and 8th graders will have their first Social/Dance! Students are encouraged to come and enjoy food, dancing, games, and socializing!

Early Dismissal this Friday

This Friday, October 14, is a minimum day and students will be dismissed at 12:00. There will be EDC available at cost. Please remember that there is no hot lunch, so if students are staying they need to bring a lunch.

MAP Growth Fall Testing

This week we will be conducting the make-up tests and the lower grades will be finishing the fluency tests. Results will be shared with parents/guardians at the Parent Teacher Conferences.

Mark your calendars for our Fall Festival coming up on Friday, October 28th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. This is such a fun event that we enjoy every year! This year's theme is "Western Roundup" so students and families are encouraged to dress in their western duds! Each class sets up game booths and prepares food to sell. You purchase items with "tickets" that will be sold at the Fall Festival--4 tickets for $1. All proceeds go to our Student Council. You do not want to miss this special event!

2nd Graders having fun making landforms!

3rd and 4th Graders had fun at the

Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Patch

Mark your Calendars for Upcoming Events:

Home Volleyball Game Tuesday, October 11
Home Football Game Wednesday, October 12
4th and 5th Grade Walkthrough on Wednesday, October 12
Book Fair Open this week in the Multipurpose Room

Click here for our 2022-2023 School Calendar

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