Dear CLS Families,

Here’s what’s important at CLS right now…

Picture Day at CLS… thanks to So Cali Kids Photography, Mrs. Buskirk, Mrs. Hope, and Mrs. Wirth for making picture day a snap! Be on the lookout for your child’s yellow access card which will be sent home from their teacher. Order by October 8 to get discounted pricing and free shipping to the school.

Yearbook… It’s time to purchase 2023-2024 yearbooks for the best rate! $37 is the early bird special (it will go up to $45) and $25 for a ¼ page recognition ad. Purchase your yearbooks and recognition ads here. Donate to the yearbook and possibly win a FREE yearbook! Raffle tickets are $1 each and the winner will be drawn at chapel on October 4. Hard copies of the raffle tickets were sent home with students on 9/15 and are attached. Send in your completed raffle tickets with cash or check to CLS!

Back to School Night… Thursday, September 28 CLS will host Back to School Night from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. We’re changing the schedule a little this year… the evening will begin IN the classrooms at 6:00 p.m., followed by the famous Back to School Night Video in the gym, and ice cream treats on the terrace.

Sock Hop 2023… Friday, October 20 CLS will host its annual Sock Hop from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the terrace and gym. Details will be communicated, and tickets will go on sale Monday, October 2.

Developing dynamic disciples,

Ms. Schwarz, Principal

Important Upcoming Dates…

Sunday, September 24… Mobile Blood Drive at Christ Lutheran Church from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sign-up to participate here

Tuesday, September 26… pizza hot lunch for those that ordered.

Thursday, September 28… Back to School Night – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. begins in the CLASSROOMS

Friday, October 20… 12:30 p.m. release/ ESC closes at 4:00 p.m. Sock Hop from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Dear CLS Families,

First full week of school for 2023-2024! We celebrated together with a great chapel worship this morning (you’re always welcome to join us on Wednesdays at 8:45 a.m. in the church). Important CLS reminders and updates…

12:30 p.m. release for K-8 on Tuesday, September 19… the school day will end a little early and the teachers will gather for an afternoon training. ESC is available until 5:30 p.m. If your student will be staying for afternoon ESC be sure they have a lunch packed.

Picture Day at CLS… get your hair cut and your best CLS uniform ready, picture day is Thursday, September 21. Pictures will be used for our school yearbook and families can choose to purchase photographs. Picture re-take day will be October 4.

Calling all pickleball enthusiasts… CLS is bringing this wildly popular sport to our campus. If you’re interested in CONNECTING with other school parents and love to be active, you are invited to check out our new Pickleball Open Gym night. No cost. Equipment is provided. 18 years & up. Monday nights 7-9pm. Begins September 18th. Questions? Contact Tiffany Giles.

Cell phones and personal devices… Student cell phones and personal devices are not allowed at CLS. Please be sure your student leaves all cell phones and personal devices (including apple watches) at home. Should your child need a cell phone for an after-school event/plan that doesn’t take place at CLS, they must turn in the device to Mrs. Buskirk in the school office.

Back to School Night… Thursday, September 28 CLS will host Back to School Night from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. We’re changing the schedule a little this year… the evening will begin IN the classrooms at 6:00 p.m., followed by the famous Back to School Night Video in the gym, and ice cream treats on the terrace.

Sock Hop 2023… Friday, October 20 CLS will host its annual Sock Hop from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the terrace and gym. Details will be communicated, and tickets will go on sale Monday, October 2.

School Calendar… I’ve attached our school calendar again… just trying to make sure school dates make it to your personal and family calendars!

Developing dynamic disciples,

Ms. Schwarz, Principal

Important Upcoming Dates…

Tuesday, September 19… 12:30 p.m. release, Afternoon ESC is available until 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 21… School pictures – wear your best school uniforms.

Sunday, September 24… Mobile Blood Drive at Christ Lutheran Church from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 26… pizza hot lunch for those that ordered.

Thursday, September 28… Back to School Night – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. begins in the CLASSROOMS

Friday, October 20… 12:30 p.m. release/ ESC closes at 4:00 p.m. Sock Hop from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Dear CLS Families,

Happy Week Two of the 2023-2024 school year! It’s funny how new routines quickly become old hat. Thanks for your efforts to help us get carline pick-up whipped into shape.

Foundations of Faith: If you have ever been interested in what sets Christianity apart from other world views, we encourage you to sign up for our special Foundations in Faith class that will meet for 6-weeks in Lucas Hall (first level of the Preschool building) beginning September 10. Pastor Travis Ferguson will outline the foundations of the Christian faith and provide insight into the uniqueness of the Lutheran perspective and Christ Lutheran Church.

Worship with us… if your family doesn’t have a church home, we’d love for you to worship with us! Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m. is traditional music and worship and 10:30 a.m. is contemporary music led by our band. Both services take place in our church sanctuary and include the same message by Pastor Travis. Sunday School and Bible Classes for all ages are from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Sign up your students for Sunday School and other youth events here

Calling all pickleball enthusiasts… CLS is bringing this wildly popular sport to our campus. If you’re interested in CONNECTING with other school parents and love to be active, you are invited to check out our new Pickleball Open Gym night. No cost. Equipment is provided. 18 years & up. Monday nights 7-9pm. Begins September 18th. Questions? Contact Tiffany Giles at tgiles@clslm.org.

Cell phones and personal devices… Student cell phones and personal devices are not allowed at CLS. Please be sure your student leaves all cell phones and personal devices (including apple watches) at home. Should your child need a cell phone for an after-school event/plan that doesn’t take place at CLS, they must turn in the device to Mrs. Buskirk in the school office.

Big school events on the horizon… Thursday, September 28 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. is Back to School Night! The fun will begin in the classrooms & then we will move to the gym. This is a family event that is awesome, and you won’t want to miss. Thursday, September 21 is picture day! We’ll be taking everyone’s picture in their school uniform on the fall picture date for our yearbook and optional purchase. Friday, October 20 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. is our annual Sock Hop! Tickets will go on sale and volunteer sign-ups will be needed beginning October 2. For now… order your poodle skirts, find your 50’s attire, and prepare for our school’s fun, family tradition!

I’ve attached our school calendar again… just trying to make sure school dates make it to your personal and family calendars!

Developing dynamic disciples,

Ms. Schwarz, Principal

Important Upcoming Dates…

Sunday, September 10… Opening Day for Sunday School and Bible Classes from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday, September 12… hot dog hot lunch for those that ordered.

Tuesday, September 19… 12:30 p.m. release, Afternoon ESC is available

Thursday, September 21… School pictures – wear your school uniforms

Sunday, September 24… Mobile Blood Drive at Christ Lutheran Church from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 26… pizza hot lunch for those that ordered.

Thursday, September 28… Back to School Night – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. begins in the gym

Friday, October 20… 12:30 p.m. release/ ESC closes at 4:00 p.m. Sock Hop from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.