Events
KIDS AGAINST HUNGER SERVICE PROJECT - A GIFT TO US!
Grades 3 - 8 packaged over 7,500 meals on Tuesday, February 26, to be shipped to faraway lands for starving people through Kids Against Hunger. Many, many thanks to the parents who provided transportation to the Sauk Rapids location. How very blest we are to be able to help God's people around the world in this small way.
Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as day.
- Isaiah 58:10
PRESCHOOL INFORMATION/REGISTRATION NIGHTS:
- Monday, February 25th, Trinity Campus, 2163 Mayhew Lake Rd, 6:30-8:00 pm
- Tuesday, February 26th, Holy Cross Campus, 2555 Clearwater Rd, 6:30-8:00 pm
- Thursday, February 28th, Prince of Peace, 4770 County Rd 120, 6:30-8:00 pm
Two, three, four and five day/week sessions are available. Prince of Peace Preschools are state licensed with a low teacher/child ratio. Each day children hear about how much Jesus loves them, and play and work in an atmosphere of love, care and grace. Registration forms are available at each association church or at Prince of Peace Lutheran School. If you have any questions, or would like to receive more information, please call Carol at 230-9116, or the POP Office at 251-1477. Also check out our Preschool Program section.
HEARTS ON FIRE SILENT AUCTION & DINNER
Thanks for Your Support
This past Sunday, I saw many of you at our school's biggest fundraising event - the "Hearts on Fire" dinner/auction. Wasn't it just a great event? Many, many thanks go to the dinner/auction committee for all they did to organize a highly successful event. But the biggest thanks go to all of you who attended, donated or supported the event in some way.
- Mr. Wolter
Auction Wrap-Up & Thanks
THANK YOU to each and every one for your contributions, participation, presence, and most of all, prayers for our largest annual fundraiser - the AUCTION/DINNER which was held on January 27th at Mulligan's. Above all, the warm sharing, fellowship, and support of those present expressed that we are a strong family of Christian love strengthening and bolstering our Lutheran day school. Praise God for His continuing grace and mercy which binds us together as His redeemed and loved people!
HOUSE OF PIZZA NIGHTS...
continue this year the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sartell House of Pizza for dine-in or carry-out only when our school is mentioned. 10% of sales go to benefit the year-end project of our 7th/8th Grade Class.
TELL A FRIEND ABOUT PRINCE OF PEACE
Please take the time to tell your friends and acquaintances about Prince of Peace. Our school is a very special place where students get to learn from qualified, Christian, caring teachers and staff. They experience the opportunity to grow socially, physically, academically, emotionally and spiritually. You know this. That's why your child is here. So, please tell others about how special we are. If they enroll and stay, your family can experience a tuition reduction for recommending them.
Lutheran Schools Tops in the Nation on the Nation's Report Card
Accountability! Results - what difference does it make? We are becoming a data-driven nation in regard to our schools. Whether you agree with that direction or not, it is where we are in our nation's history. Parents want to know if their child is receiving a quality education.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the "Nation's Report Card," is the only nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas.
The report card is in and the news is GREAT for our Lutheran schools. In five of eight categories we finished in first place among nine other categorizations. In the other three we finished second. The groups include the following: public, other religious, nonsectarian, Catholic, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Dept. of Defense, State Dept. of Education, Lutheran, and Conservative Christian.
Lutheran schools finished first in science in the 4th, 8th, and 12th grades (grades where data was gathered). In reading we finished first in 4th and 8th grade (data was not gathered for the 12th grade). In math we finished 2nd in 4th, 8th, and 12th grades.
In 4th grade science the average Lutheran student score was 166; Catholic students scored at 162; Conservative Christian at 159; and public - 149. In 8th grade science: Lutheran - 170; Catholic - 166; Conservative Christian - 162; and public - 149. In 4th grade reading (2003) Lutheran - 236; Catholic - 234; Conservative Christian - 229; and public - 217. In 8th grade math other religious students - 298; Lutheran - 296; Catholic - 289; Conservative Christian - 286, and public - 276.
Some might argue that Lutheran schools have parents that are more involved. Some might say that attending a Lutheran school is a choice. Some would say it is not fair to compare students from different types of schools because each school is unique. To each of these statements there is truth. Students attending Lutheran schools are blessed to have parents who are very concerned about the education their children receive. Students attending a Lutheran school do so by choice. Each school and each school choice is unique.
In Lutheran schools, in addition to teaching math, reading, science and all other subjects, we have the unique privilege of sharing with students and families the most important truth of all: God has won the victory over sin and death for eternity through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ.
Lutheran schools are a great place to grow. We thank God for the students and families who have the privilege of attending Lutheran schools. Lutheran schools, like any schools, are not perfect. In Lutheran schools, students and teachers alike learn that they are sinners, that they are forgiven and that they can forgive others because of Jesus Christ. And yes, we do thank God for great test scores. And we thank God for teachers, parents, administrators, boards, and congregations who continue to strive for excellence to serve our God who gives us our gifts and talents to serve our fellow man. Praise God for His blessings!
[Author's note: This article is in no way meant to belittle public schools or other private schools. I thank God for the Christian teachers we have in our public schools. There are many Christian students giving witness to their friends and teachers in public schools.]
MAY 3RD
BRAT COOK-OUT ANNOUNCED!
Our 7th & 8th Graders invite you to their bratwurst cookout at the Sartell (Pinecone Road) Coborn's on Saturday, May 3 from 10 am to 5 pm. Proceeds will help fund the class servant event/trip to be held at the end of the school year. Thank you so very much for your help with this class project. - Mr. Hahn & Class
ACHIEVEMENT TESTING APRIL 14-17
This year, we will be administering the same standardized achievement tests for grades 1-2, the Iowa Test for Basic Skills (ITBS), and for grades 3-8, the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA's). The test will be given during the time frame of April 14-17, but may not be finished until the next week in some classes.
How can you help out the testing process as a parent? First, make sure your children are here on the testing days. As much as possible, avoid appointments and absences on those days. Second, make sure your student has a good, healthy breakfast on testing days. Most of the testing is done in the morning, so it is important to eat properly to allow for good concentration. Third, help relieve any test anxiety your child may experience by reassuring him/her that the test is given to help teachers and parents figure out how to best help each student.
DONUTS WITH DAD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16TH
Invite your Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, or other special friend to enjoy a donut and then to attend chapel service!
LEA CONVOCATION = BREAK TIME FOR ALL STUDENTS + LEARNING TIME FOR TEACHERS APRIL 24 & 25
All faculty, including Mr. Wolter, will attend the Lutheran Education Association Convocation on April 24 - 26 at the Mpls Convention Center. Over 3,500 Lutheran educators will be gathered under the theme Fountains of Faith and Knowledge based on Psalm 36:9. The LEA Convocation will be an excellent opportunity for professional growth, worship, fellowship, and a great time for our teachers to network with others in their field. Because of this, there will be NO SCHOOL for preschoolers through 8th graders on April 24 & 25.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, MAY 1ST
All Kindergarten through 8th Grade Students have been asked to sing again at the National Day of Prayer Ceremony at the Stearns County Court House in St. Cloud on Thursday, May 1st.
K-8 SPRING MUSICAL
You are all cordially invited to the 2008 Spring Musical to be held May 28th at 6:30 pm at Love of Christ Lutheran Church next door to POP. We guarantee it will lift your spirits and be a treat!
GRADUATION ~ 2008
Eighth Grade Graduation is scheduled for May 29, 2008. We praise God for each of the graduates and pray for God's continuing guidance, wisdom, and protection to each!
Teachers Needed for 2008-09
We are looking for a few good teachers. One to fill a one-year vacancy with a licensed early childhood educator at our Trinity Preschool campus; one to replace our current Music teacher; and with the apparent growth in our enrollment for next year, we will need to add a classroom teacher. It appears we will have single grade classrooms in Kindergarten through third grade, with grades four and five being combined, grade six by itself and seventh and eighth as a combination class. Right now, it appears we will be hiring a new teacher for third grade. If you know of anyone who meets the following teaching/ministry qualifications, please have them call the school office to obtain an application.
Preschool teacher position:
Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool - Trinity campus is looking for a licensed early childhood educator to fill a one year vacancy. The position is a 10 month, 28 hour/week job teaching preschool children at the Trinity campus.
Qualifications are the following:
- A deep love for preschool-age children
- An Early Childhood Teaching License
- B.A. in Early Childhood preferred
- A member of a Lutheran church whose personal beliefs reflect that of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
If you enjoy surrounding yourself with growing minds and using your God-given talents to nurture young children, please forward your resume, references and salary history for consideration. An application will also need to be filled out and can be obtained from Prince of Peace Lutheran School Office, or call 251-1477 or 230-9116 for more information.
Music teacher qualifications:
Must have earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Education or Elementary Education (with the demonstrated ability to teach music to K-8 children), Possess a Minnesota State teaching license or be able and willing to pursue one in the near future, experience as a music educator in a school setting, active membership in a Prince of Peace Association congregation, able and willing to lead school age-group choirs to sing at Association congregations on Sunday mornings. This is a part-time position (less than 20 hours per week.)
Third grade teacher qualifications:
Must have earned a Bachelor's degree in elementary education, must possess a Lutheran Teacher Diploma (LTD) earned from an LC-MS synodical college or have earned the LTD through the LC-MS colloquy process, possess a Minnesota State teaching license in elementary education, experience teaching in a Christian school with preference to experience gained in an LC-MS school, active membership in a Prince of Peace Association congregation.
All applicants should be prepared to submit an up-to-date resume.
The deadline for applications with resumes is Monday, May 12, 2008.
K-8 SPRING MUSICAL
You are all cordially invited to the 2008 Spring Musical to be held May 28th at 6:30 pm at Love of Christ Lutheran Church next door to POP. We guarantee it will lift your spirits and be a treat!
MUFFINS WITH MOM (Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, Friends)
Wednesday, May 14th 8:15 - 8:30 am in the lunchroom
KIDS HELPING KIDS CAR WASH
Saturday, June 28th 10:00 - 2:00
Sign up in the school office today!
We have a wonderful opportunity to raise money for Prince of Peace as well as the Children's Miracle Network kids! Children's Miracle Network is the alliance of premier children's hospitals. Every year, Children's Miracle Network hospitals treat 17 million children for every disease and injury imaginable. Children's Miracle Network hospitals impact the lives of more children than any other children's organization in the world. The Kids Helping Kids Car Wash will be held Saturday, June 28, from 10:00am - 2:00pm during Granite City Days when traffic will be extra busy which will increase our opportunity for raising even more money. This is a wonderful community event that will not only help our kids, but also kids from the Children's Miracle Network. Please sign up in the school office for the entire time or any part of it. Your time will be greatly appreciated and we will be having hourly drawings for Spirit Wear and PoP merchandise for volunteers. The Kids Helping Kids Car Wash will be held at area SuperAmerica stores. Locations will be determined depending upon the number of volunteers. The more volunteers we get, the more locations we will be working, and the more successful our fundraiser will be!! Please sign up your family today!
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Monday, August 18
5-7:30pm:
- 5:00-6:15 PM - Open house registration time
- 6:15-6:45 PM - Orientation from Mr. Wolter (everyone together in the gym)
- 6:45-7:30 PM - Open house registration time
If you are a K-8 parent, please plan to be at school on the evening of Monday, August 18th. This is an important night of registration for the 2008-09 school year. All families should be represented by at least one parent at one of the open house registration times and at the orientation session.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
All K-8 teachers will be conducting these appointments in lieu of home visits this year. This is due to the short time available between the time of "Back-to-School" night and the beginning of school. These appointments can be scheduled during "Back-to-School Night" on August 18th. The appointments will be 15-30 minutes long and will occur in the classrooms between August 19th and August 25th.
Prince of Peace Lutheran School4770 County Road 120, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: 320-251-1477 | Fax: 320-251-8996
Email: Office@PrinceOfPeaceLS.org
Soaring on eagles' wings - Isaiah 40:31
