Enriching lives and sharing Christ through quality, classical Lutheran education.

The Purple Note

April 19, 2025

LUNCH MENU



Monday, April 21- NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, April 22 - Taco Dish

Wednesday, April 23 - Sloppy Joe's

Thursday, April 24 - Chicken Casserole

Friday, April 25 - Pizza Dish

Vegetable and Fruit are served with every meal.

NO ABC CARE DATES

4/30 - NO AFTER SCHOOL ABC CARE - Zion Church has an event planned. There will be Before School ABC Care

5/21 (Last day of school) - DISMISSAL AFTER CHAPEL and NO ABC CARE. Closing Chapel will be at 10:00. After checking in at their classroom, students are free to leave with their parents at the close of chapel. All students need to be picked up by 11:30.

Many thanks to all who made this musical possible!!

·      Talented, energetic 3^rd-8^th grade students!

·      Our staff for their flexibility with schedules and their constructive, creative collaboration capabilities!

·      Parents, for your assistance with props and costuming.

·      Russ Weixel, for setting up the sound system.

·      Joe Agnew, our go-to for the many and various tasks that needed to get done. He can move the altar, pulpit AND risers in a single bound!

·      Pastor Wolfgram and Rob Burkhardsmeier for live-streaming and recording the performance.

·      Shepherd of the Valley members who help transform the chancel into a stage for MLS.

·      MLS parents who help transform the stage BACK to Shepherd of the Valley chancel. 😊

If you or someone you know is interested in finding out about the Kindergarten class at MLS, there will be an opportunity to check it out for yourselves! The visitation will be on Thursday, April 24th. Use the link below to sign up.

New Position Available!



Mrs. Hood will filling the 3rd grade position for the upcoming school year. Consequently we are taking applications for the position of 5th/6th grade classroom teacher. We are looking for someone who has an appreciation for the energy that the classroom exudes and a love for sharing Christ! A background in classical education is helpful, but we are willing to help any candidate learn more about how this model works. Candidates need to have a current ND teaching license. If interested, please visit our website to apply, as well as emailing the School Office

MARK YOUR CALENDERS!



The days speed by this time of year, so we want to make sure that you have these entered on your calendar:

THURSDAY MAY 15th, 6:00 "SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW" K-8 event! With all that gets going in May, especially with sports, we want to make sure that you set aside time for this. Every kiddo plays a part in this event.

TUESDAY MAY 20th, End of year picnic at Sertoma Park near the amusement park. All families Pre K-Grade 8 are invited!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st 10:00 Closing Chapel, 8th Grade Graduation and High School Recognition

Learning God's Word by heart is one of the blessings we have at Martin Luther School. Hiding God's Word in your heart provides a wonderful "Scriptural storehouse" on which our student can strengthen their faith and knowledge of the Lord. Each Tuesday and Thursday mornings, two of our students have the opportunity to and share their memory work with Mrs. Wolfgram.

Here's a shout out to

Hannah Nye, Jackson Leithold, and Aubrey Meier

for successfully sharing their memory work!

Mayfest news:

• Congrats to Mayfest ticket winner, Faith Sandy! Thanks for making a donation to the Mayfest auction items!

• Tickets sales end on MAY 1st, so plan ahead!

Not into soliciting, but would still like to help?

We have some donations that actually just need to be picked up. (We have some home-bound people who have made calls about donations, secured a donation, but are unable to actually go and get them.) If anyone is available to visit a few businesses to pick up donations or to drop off information on Martin Luther School/Mayfest, please let the office know. This is a great way to help out with the planning of the event!

SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES AT MLS

Do you have kids that enjoy chess or would like to learn how to play? Sign them up for one or more of this summer’s chess camps run by “That Chess Guy” Todd Wolf. Camps will run 4 consecutive days for 3 hours per day. Students will solve chess puzzles, learn chess basics, tactics, strategies, opening principles, checkmate patterns and techniques, etc. Participants will also be introduced to chess resources that are available to help them continue to play and learn when the camps are through. Possibly best of all, students may make life-long friends and become part of the local chess community. Students are welcome to sign up for multiple camps and sessions if they wish. 

Dates Time Martin Luther School Fee

June 2-5 9-Noon _______________ $60

June 9-12 9-Noon ______________ $60

June 16-19 9-Noon _____________ $60

June 23-26 9-Noon _____________ $60

Make checks payable to

Todd Wolf

1935 N 19th Street

Bismarck, ND 58501

Contact Information wolfpack@bis.midco.net 701-426-3768

“5,6,7,8….”  Martin Luther School will offer a music camp Monday, June 23-26, 9:00-12:00 to prepare students who may not yet be familiar with reading music and understanding musical notation. This would be for students entering grades 4 in the fall and older. This camp would greatly assist students beginning band instruction in the fall. We will engage in various rhythm and counting activities, implementing a variety of musical instruments. The cost is $50 per student!"

BAND PROGRAM RETURNS!

We are excited to announce that Luther Academy of Music will once again offer instrumental band instruction beginning next fall! Katie Woodside will be offering lessons for students beginning in the 5^th grade!

Katie is an accomplished musician, working on her music degree from the University of Mary. She is a member of the 188^th Army Band-ND Army National Guard and served as piano instructor for Luther Academy of Music this past school year. We look forward to establishing the band program at Martin Luther School!

Not sure what they should play?

To help determine what band instrument would work best for our students, Eckroth Music will come to Martin Luther School Tuesday, April 22^nd and allow our students to play various instruments to see what would be a good fit for your child.

Getting them ready!

“5,6,7,8….”  Martin Luther School will offer a music camp Monday, June 23-26, 9:00-12:00 to prepare students who may not yet be familiar with reading music and understanding musical notation. This would be for students entering grades 4 in the fall and older. This camp would greatly assist students beginning band instruction in the fall. We will engage in various rhythm and counting activities, implementing a variety of musical instruments. The cost is $50 per student!"

"Gosh, I wish we could get out the word about Martin Luther School..."

"How can we get our name out in the community?..."

"I mentioned Martin Luther School to a friend. They had never heard of it!?"

"We really have been blessed with Martin Luther. What can we do to help it grow?

In our 30 years of existence, these comments continue to ring true. After the middle school meeting last week, it was heartening and encouraging to receive validation on where we are, as well as advice for what we need to do to grow. This is an EASY first step for marketing.

It's easy, convenient, free, yet, oh, so helpful.

Many parents currently in our community and those planning to relocate here are searching for options for their children for their education. What is one place to which people often turn when searching such things? Why, GOOGLE, of course! They "Google" it.

We are missing out on a great marketing opportunity that is painless, effective, and free! Simply "Google" Martin Luther School, go to reviews and share a review. (this seems to work better on a laptop than on a phone.) The more reviews we have also improves our visibility through Google.

Greatschools.org is also another site where you are able to leave a review.

Please take the opportunity to leave a review, if you like, and share the blessing of Martin Luther School!

2025-26 REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2025-26 school year has opened for K-8th Grade students and for returning or wait listed Pre-K students.

Setup Code (if asked):

ASCLF-KAJ

REMIND



School communications will be sent to all parents who are signed up for Remind. This will be used in addition to email. We realize that people may not check their emails on a regular basis and maybe missing information from the school. Please make sure you have downloaded the remind app and signed up with the information in the picture on the left. Make sure notifications for Remind are turned on so you don't miss anything.

HELP NEEDED - In the Kitchen

We are looking for extra help in the kitchen to help Miss Carmen. If you are interested in coming in, please take a look at the sign up form below. We are looking for help each day from 9:30-12:00pm to prepare and serve lunch. It is a great way to see students!

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