October 23, 2017

Let’s start with a moment of candor. Not too many years ago, you and I could get away with living our Christian lives without taking much flak for it. Oh, sure, we could cite cases in which a secular society was attacking our faith, but for the most part we could go about our business as Christians without a lot of fuss and bother. Let’s acknowledge what’s happened—those days are gone. The reality is that if we are actively working to follow the Lord’s will, and if we are at all open about our Christian faith, we will receive mockery and resentment and hostility from others. We need a moment of candor about one other thing. We need to confess to our God and to each other that, more often than not, you and I have responded to our anti-Christian culture with plain, ugly, old timidity. We have remained silent when we should have spoken. We have chuckled nervously when we should have remained silent. We have cowered in embarrassment when we should have been standing up for the only Savior this world is ever going to have.

Calvary School News

Trustworthy Character God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

Upcoming Events Oct. 23 1st Quarter Report Cards Issued

Junior Choir Practice 3:30 – 4:15 PM Volleyball Playoff Game 4-6 at Zion 4:30 PM

Oct. 25 Chapel – Offering Gathered 2:40 PM Basketball Practice 3:45 – 5:00 at Our Redeemer

Oct. 26 Grade 1-2 Field Trip – Dallas Village Parenting with Love & Logic Class 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Oct. 27 No School – Parent-Teacher Conferences Oct. 29 Junior Choir Sings at Reformation 500 Service 4:00 PM

DFW Reformation 500 Worship Service at Calvary 4:00 PM Oct. 31 Trunk or Treat 5:30 – 7:30 PM Nov. 3 Family Strong Night 6:45 – 8:00 PM

Contents

Upcoming Events 1

General School News 2

Worship and Fellowship 2

Kindergarten News 3

Grade 1 & 2 News 3

Grade 3 & 4 News 3

Grade 5 & 6 News 4

Grade 7 & 8 News 4

But here’s the good news. Jesus Christ came to this earth for our sins of timidity as well. On our behalf he lived a life of perfect courage. In our place he died for our every failure—every episode in which you and I have given in to fear. Repent, therefore. Repent of timidity, both you and I. Bask again in the refreshing forgiveness we possess in the Son of God. And as we do, seize the moment to be brave in the days to come. Demonstrate the Christian courage that the Holy Spirit has placed within us. Shine the light that we have in Jesus Christ. For the world needs the gospel now! Prayer: Holy Spirit, in a world that is hostile to the Christian faith, give me courage. Give me strength. Empower me by your gospel to let shine the light of my faith in Jesus my Savior. Amen.

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Mr. Jim Henrickson Principal

Worship Services: 6:00 PM on Saturday 8:00 & 11:00 AM on Sunday - 9:30 AM Bible Class & Sunday School

Bible Classes: Women’s Bible Study, WINGS – Tuesday, November 14, 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study – Saturday, November 3, 8:00 AM

Mornings with Mommy: Next sessions will be held this Thursday and Friday, October 26-27, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Register online now for these sessions.

Reformation 500 Anniversary Service: Join us for the WELS DFW Reformation Service at Calvary on Sunday, October 29, at 4:00 PM.

Trunk or Treat: Plan to join us with your children for a special Trunk or Treat event at Calvary on Tuesday evening, October 31, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM.

Blood Drive: Join us and give on Saturday, November 4, from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Thanks! To all who helped with the grade

5-6 class trip!

Report Cards: First Quarter report cards are being sent home with students today. Please review your child’s report as well as attached information.

School Uniforms: Fall weather is finally here! Remember that children may wear red, blue, and white solid sweatshirts, light jackets, and sweater in the school and classrooms. Go to Land’s End and order fall & winter wear. calvarydallas.org/library/dress-code.

Hot Lunch: NO PIZZA on Oct. 27 due to parent-teacher conferences.

Quarter 1 Conferences: Parent-teacher meetings will be held this Friday, Oct. 27. If you have not done so, please, reserve your conference time at www.calvarydallas.org/news.

Worship and Fellowship Opportunities

Calvary Lutheran School

9807 Church Road Dallas, TX 75238

Phone: 214-343-7457

Fax: 214-348-1424

E-mail: schoolsec@caltex.org

We’re on the Web! www.calvarydallas.org/school

Reformation 500: Our Junior Choir will sing in the 4:00 PM DFW Reformation 500 Anniversary service at Calvary on Sunday, October. 29. We pray that you will all join us for worship and our fellowship meal to follow the service.

Trunk or Treat: Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. We are accepting candy donations at the office.

Family Strong Night: Mark your calendars for Friday, November 3, and join us from 6:45 – 8:00 PM for family fellowship and games.

Veterans Day Observance: Plan to join us for our Veterans Day observance on Friday, November 10, at 10:00 AM. Please invite veterans you may know and send in memorabilia from veterans in your family for display at Calvary.

Page 2 of 4 General School News

Pre-K News Letter: Ff Number: 8

Christ Light: 10A The farmer and the seeds 10B Weeds among the wheat

Thank you for blessing me on my birthday. I cannot express what your generosity means. Thank you!!

If you have not signed up for parent teacher conferences, please do. I have many times available that are not on Friday. Don't miss out.

No school Friday for parent teacher conferences.

Have a great week!!!

Calvary School News

Word Family: _ad words (bad, sad, glad, mad, etc)

Christ Light: The Farmer and the Seed, Weeds Among the Wheat Martin Luther lessons this week!

Memory Treasure: Be faithful. . .and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.

Religious Song: “Angels Watching Over Me” https://vimeo.com/channels/hymnsofpraise/76165307

Letterbook: Finish Ss, Begin Ll (No mystery Show and Tell this week)

Kindergarten News

First and Second Grade News

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Math: Patterns, Writing Numbers to 10 (Homework sheet 3-2)

History/Geography: Complete Native Americans Unit

Exchange completed BOOK IT! Forms for free pizza coupon from Pizza Hut!

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!

FIELD TRIP! Next Wednesday November 1st- Field Trip: Red Lobster and Fish Gallery Aquarium Shop in Dallas. Return Permission slip!

Grade Level News

Third and Fourth Grade News

Christlight /MW: -Wed, 13A. Fri. 13B Practice daily. See also the pink sheet for Christmas MW.

2nd SPELLING: UNIT 8 is listed in the Black folder. Practice a few words a night. Focus on the unit words. Test on Friday.

1st grade SPELLING: Pretest on Monday stays in Red folder until Friday. Please use this to review words during the week.

Field Trip: Thurs., Oct. 26. Dallas Heritage Museum. Detailed note coming home.

Looking forward to seeing you all Friday for conferences.

Tuesday: John 6:68 Romans 10:17 Mark 9:24 Wednesday: USA Map Test Thursday: “Once in Royal David’s

City” CW 50:2, 4 Spelling Test 10

Looking ahead:

Continents and Oceans Map Re-Test/Wednesday, November 15

Field Trip to Dallas Opera/Friday, November 3

Parent Teacher visits are being scheduled on-line for Friday, October 27. Please look for the link with this newsletter and sign up. Winspear Opera House: Our second quarter field trip is coming up quickly. We will be attending the student performance at the opera house downtown. We will again be taking the DART and then we hope (weather permitting) to take our lunches to Klyde Warren Park before returning to school. Look for the permission slip that is being sent home today.

Basketball Gr. 4-6 & Gr. 7-8 Boys

Coach Ball & Coach Perkins Practices Wednesdays

3:45 – 5:00 at Our Redeemer

Chapel Wednesday - 2:40 PM

Semester 1 Offering Mission to Malawi

NO Pizza Friday October 27

NO SCHOOL

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Phone:

214-343-7457

Fax:

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Study: A new men’s Bible study begins this Monday evening at Calvary at 7:00 p.m. All men are invited to join us for this new Bible study which will be held in the Fellowship Hall on the first Monday of each month. Basketball Forms: A permission form is being sent home today to students in grade 5-8. We will once again participate in a basketball tournament with the eight Lutheran schools of our district at Dallas Lutheran School in Later February or early April. Students will be practicing and learning skills at noon recesses. Please return the participation form by this Wednesday. Preparing for High School Presentation: Parents of students in grades 6-8 are invited to meet at 7:00 p.m. at Calvary on January 14 for a presentation designed to assist parents in making decisions for high school and promote a deeper understanding of high school credit and graduation requirements. Come and spend an hour so that you can learn more about options for your child and can better ensure a smooth transition to high school. An RSVP form is being sent home with students today. Early Dismissal: Our second quarter of the school year will end on Friday, January 16th, and students will be dismissed at 12:00 noon. MLK Holiday – No School: Please note that in recognition of MLK Day classes will not be held on Monday, January 19th, classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20th. Report Cards: Second quarter report cards will be issued on Tuesday, January 20th.

Wednesday: Chapel and Mission Offering; Unit 10 Spelling Pre-Test; ART WS #3 Due

Thursday: Unit 10 Spelling Final Test; Memory Treasures and Hymn

Friday: Parent Teacher Conferences – No school

Sunday: 4:00pm 500th Anniversary Reformation service at Calvary – JUNIOR CHOIR SINGS

Bible History: Jesus calls disciples to do mission work.

The Call of Matthew (Mark 2:13-17)

Fifth and Sixth Grade News Faith Foundations: The Fourth

Commandment

Memory Treasures: 4th Commandment; Hymn “O Come, Little Children

TEXAS HISTORY TRIP: Thank you to the chaperones and the drivers, and to Mr. Henrickson for planning the trip! Great effort, students, for conquering the summit of Enchanted Rock!

SCHOOL DRESS CODE: Just a reminder that all clothing in the classroom should be the school colors: red, white, and blue. Different colored outerwear for outside is permitted.

Mon: NO – Music Quiz Quarter 1 Report Cards Issued

Tues: NO – Art Quiz Pre-Algebra Test – Chapter 4

Wed: Art – Optical Design Chapel & Offering

Thurs: Song – O Come, Little St. 1-2 NO – Spelling-Vocabulary

Fri: NO SCHOOL Parent-Teacher Conferences Gr. 7-8 Students with Parents

Upcoming Tests & Projects Catechism – Oct. 31 – Creed BAM – Oct. 31 – Non-Fiction

Seventh and Eighth Grade News Report Cards & Conferences: Report cards are being sent home today. We look forward to meeting with you and your child this Friday as we focus on goals for Quarter 2.

Word of God: Students are currently studying the major prophet Isaiah.

Reformation 500 Service: Join us this Sunday for the DFW WELS Reformation Service at Calvary at 4:00 PM. Our Junior Choir sings, and food and fellowship will follow our worship.

Chapel Offerings: Our first semester offerings will support our WELS mission in Malawi. Learn more at the link below:

https://wels.net/serving-others/missions/africa/malawi/

WELS Reformation Service

Calvary Lutheran Church Sunday, October 29th

4:00 PM

500th Anniversary Worship

Enroll Now – calvarydallas.org/school

NO SCHOOL Parent-Teacher

Meetings Friday, October 27

Reformation 500 Worship Junior Choir Sings Sunday, October 29

4:00 PM

Trunk or Treat Tuesday, October 31

5:30 – 7:30 PM at Calvary