THE ROAR NEWSLETTER

Our Savior Lutheran School

Sharing Christ's love,

Centered in God's Word

1500 San Simeon Way

Fenton, MO 63026

Office 636.343.7511

December, 2023

March 11, 2022

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2023-2024 School Theme

"CONNECTED TO CHRIST"

John 15:5

"I am the vine; you are the branches."

December 2023

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

DECEMBER

December 6...K-8 Advent Dinner & Service

December 13...Christmas Tree Stroll

December 14...CFA Day

December 18...PJ Day

December 19...Grinch Day

December 20...Christmas Sweater Day

Christmas Celebration 11:30 Dismissal, NO ESC

December 21-January 2...Christmas Break, NO ESC

December 31...Children's NYE Party

JANUARY

January 3...return to school

January 10..CFA Day End 2nd Qtr

January 12...Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Teacher Professional Development, ESC RSVP

January 15...MLK Day-NO SCHOOL,

NO ESC

January 18...Aero Club 2nd-4th Grade

January 21...Open House

January 22-28...National Lutheran Schools Week

January 25...Basketball Game at the Sem-Boys B Team

Aero Club 5th-8th Grade

January 27...Spaghetti Dinner

What a great blessing it was to share the joy of the season with so many of you on Saturday morning! The preschool students did an amazing job sharing the message of the birth of Jesus! My prayer is that as we continue through Advent we stay focused on the true meaning of this Christmas season.

As I enter each classroom and walk through the hallways there are signs of Christmas everywhere. It is a sight to behold! I hope that you are able to join us on Wednesday, December 13 for our Christmas Tree Stroll. We will begin at 8:00 a.m. with Pastries with the Principal in the lobby followed by an All School Chapel. Grandparents and other family members are also invited to attend. Finally we will fill the hallways as we stroll and sing.

The faculty and staff would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you so much for allowing us to partner with you in the education of your child.

God's blessings,

Linda Dehn

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH would love to have your family join us during the Advent and Christmas season as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior. Below are the times for the services. If you have additional questions, contact the office.

Advent Service December 6

7:00 pm

Advent Service December 13

7:00 pm

Advent Service December 20

7:00 pm

Christmas Eve December 24

4:00 pm

Christmas Day December 25

10:00 am

PASTRIES WITH THE PRINCIPAL/CHRISTMAS TREE STROLL

On Wednesday, December 13 we will be having a great morning full of fun events! The morning begins at 8:00 a.m. with Pastries with the Principal. Come join Mrs. Dehn for some coffee and pastries in the lobby. At 8:35, we will join the entire student body for an ALL SCHOOL CHAPEL. Following the chapel you are invited to roam the school hallways as we sing Christmas carols during our Second Annual Christmas Tree Stroll. This is an opportunity to view all of the great decorations around the school and the Christmas trees that each class has decorated.

On Wednesday, December 20 we will have our final morning of festivities before our Christmas break. Join us at 10:15 a.m. in the Activity Center as we celebrate Christmas with songs and dances performed by all classes preschool-8th grade during our Christmas Celebration. This is a treat you will not want to miss. School then dismisses at 11:30 a.m.

2nd Quarter CHAPEL PROJECT- PROEMSEY FAMILY

OUR SECOND QUARTER OFFERING PROJECT IS COLLECTING FOR SCHOOL FAMILIES IN NEED.

We will be focusing on the Proemsey family. Mrs. Proemsey is our current 1st/2nd grade teacher. She has been part of OSL for many years. This is Mrs. Proemsey's eleventh year teaching here at OSL. She is also very active in the congregation where she has been a member for over 30 years. She teaches Sunday school, sings in the choir, and is also seen volunteering at many events around the church and school.

As many of you know Mrs. Proemsey's husband passed away from stomach cancer on November 29. We will be collecting to help the family with medical and other expenses during this time. Any funds that we collect up to $2,000 will be matched dollar for dollar! Another way to contribute to help the Proemsey family is by purchasing gift cards through our OSL program for gas, groceries, and food. Mrs. Keeve in the office has a list of those cards requested by the Proemsey family.

Our first quarter offering project ... COLLECTING MONEY FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE CHILDREN IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. We collected $558.00.

STOCK THE CART

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5

Bring personal hygiene items for men and women (soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste/toothbrush, etc). Please bring 2 items each.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL DRESS DAYS...

Mon, Dec 18

Tue, Dec 19

Wed, Dec 20

DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURES

Please keep in mind that if you are using the circle drive (either front or back lot) this is for drop off only. You are not to park your car and walk your child to the door during drop off times.

If you are going to put a coat on your child and zip, bundle etc. you will need to park in a spot to do so.

ONLY Preschool 2 and Preschool 3 families should be using the back lot for drop off in the morning.

PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY.

DO NOT WALK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CIRCLE DRIVES.

SPAGHETTI DINNER/SILENT AUCTION

Can you believe we are starting to plan for our 2024 Spaghetti dinner, January 27? PTL is already in full planning mode as this is OSL's largest fundraising event; proceeds from this night help fund all of the extra fun events throughout the year, the most notable event is field day at the end of the school year.

We would ask all parents to get their thinking caps on and see if they have any rare, cool auction items to donate.

Does your employer have event tickets?

Can you business donate a goody basket?

Do you have miles on your credit card waiting to be redeemed?

We are looking forward to a wonderful, family-filled night in January and we cannot wait to see you there!

Questions? Contact Hanna Jackson.

OFFICE HOURS DURING CHRISTMAS BREAK

The office will be open from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. December 20, 21, 22.

The office will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday December 26 and Monday January 1.

The office will be open 8:30-3:30 on December 27, 28, 29 and Jan. 2.

Regular office hours 7:30 -4:00 will resume on January 3.

DECEMBER CHICK-FIL-A DAY is Tuesday, December 12. Order forms went home before Thanksgiving break. Orders must be turned in by December 5. Even if you pay on School Cues, please still send in an order form.

FAMILY NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY

When: Sunday, December 31

11:45-2:00

Where: OSL Activity Center

Come join us as we ring in the new year with games, crafts, and activities that families can enjoy together! As "midnight" approaches, we will join together for a great New Year's parade for the final New Year's countdown and a balloon drop!

Space is limited. Registration is required.

Deadline for registration is 12/28 via School Cues or email Linda Dehn, ldehn@oursaviorlcs.org to reserve your spot with #adults #children over 3

JUST A REMINDER! KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME WHEN HE/SHE IS SICK!

Please use these guidelines, which are based on St. Louis County health guidelines, in deciding whether a child who is suspected of being ill should come or return to school.

Students with vomiting, diarrhea, or fever about 99.6 (prior to being given fever reducers of any sort) in the morning or 100 F in the afternoon are not eligible to attend school.

Students must be free of symptoms (that is, no fever, vomiting or diarrhea) for 24 hours before returning to school.

When taking a child to the doctor, it is helpful to bring a note to school from the doctor to show the child has been directly under the doctor's care for the given time period.

Students with COVID or directly exposed to COVID should follow their doctor's current directions.

Thank you for helping us keep our students and staff healthy. We appreciate your cooperation.

DRESS CODE - As it becomes cooler outside, look over what is allowed to wear indoors for K-8 students. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Dehn.

IN THE EVENT OF A SNOW DAY...an alert will be sent out on School Cues, posted on News Channel 2, 4, 5 and KMOX 1120 radio.

122 TARDIES in the month of November.

Remember school begins at 8:15 for ALL students 2 years old through 8th grade. All teacher assistants need to be back in the classroom to help the teachers at that time.

Try to arrive by 8:10 a.m. or before to give your child plenty of time to unpack and prepare for the day.

All instruction in Kindergarten-8th grade begins promptly at 8:15. This means the student is expected to be unpacked and ready to start the day.

STORE CARDS...Remember, these cards make great gifts for birthdays, graduations, thank you's, plus we all need groceries and gas. The Staff Wish List is now posted on School Cues.

~ Important Information ~

MILK CARDS...can be purchased anytime. Cards are $10 and have 20 milks. We offer 2% white and chocolate fat free. If you would like to purchase a milk via SchoolCues, just contact Gail and she will add the charge on your account. Then you will be able to purchase the milk. Once a month we will also have strawberry fat fee available also.

INK CARTRIDGES...we recycle them for a small profit back to school. We will accept any small cartridges. The funds helps pay for some of our new technology.

DECEMBER

BIRTHDAYS

Aniya Sitze 4th

Shelby Spraul 5th

Kylie Behnen 7th

Gretchen Schmitz 12th

Logan Taylor 15th

Emersyn Bono 26th

Jack Hesser 27th

Anna Roberts 29th

John Sims 29th