Final Countdown… believe it or not we have just 9 days of school left in the 2023-2024 school year!
Exit Presentations… Thursday, May 30 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Christ Lutheran School’s Class of 2024 will give their 8th grade exit presentations. These exit presentations are a portfolio review and reflection on the Schoolwide Learning Expectations. Everyone is invited to attend. Presentations will take place in the third level classrooms (5th – 8th and Science).
Awards Assembly… Tuesday, June 4 at 8:45 a.m. we will gather in the church sanctuary to celebrate participation in sports teams, 8th grade academic awards, yearbook, music groups, leadership team, recycling team, chapel team, and cheer team.
Friday, June 7… There will be no K-8 school on Friday, June 7. All-day Extended School Care will be available. You must sign-up here and pre-pay to participate in all-day care. $60/student. Sign-up will close on Tuesday, June 4.
End of the Year Gathering… Tuesday, June 11 from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. CLS families are welcome to gather at Harry Griffen Park to celebrate the end of the year. Simple activities will be planned. Christ Lutheran Church’s senior high youth group will provide a simple snack bar (bring cash). No onsite school or ESC will be provided on this day. Make plans to attend or arrange transportation with classmates and friends. Students need to be supervised by parents or by another responsible adult. We’d love for you to join us. Flyer and guidelines attached.
Closing Chapel… Wednesday, June 12 at 10:45 a.m. join us for closing chapel in the gymnasium as we celebrate honor roll, the Arthur Bean award, the 3rd – 5th grade music ensemble, worship, and the end of the year video. We’ll officially close the school year and then line the hallways so the Class of 2024 can walk through the school one last time. It’s an amazing day and we hope you can join us! School dismisses around noon. Afternoon ESC is not available.
Graduation… Wednesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. join us in the church sanctuary for a beautiful celebration of CLS graduates. Even if you don’t know the 8th graders… you will love this special worship service. Bring Kleenex! A simple reception will follow on the upper terrace.
2024-2025… get ready… it will be here before we know it! Opening chapel and first day of school… Wednesday, August 14!
Upcoming Dates…
Thursday, May 30… 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., 8th Grade Exit Presentations
Friday, June 7… No school/All-day ESC available. Sing up by June 4 here
Tuesday, June 11… No onsite school or ESC. End of Year Gathering at Harry Griffen Park from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. (flyer attached)
Wednesday, June 12… Closing chapel at 10:45 and Graduation at 7:00 p.m. No afternoon ESC.
Thursday, June 13... Summer begins!
Let’s finish well!!... Only 16 days of school left (but who’s counting??) in the 2023-2024 school year. Thanks for your commitment to daily, timely attendance, good attitudes, and academic focus!
Friday, May 24 K-8 released at 12:30 p.m.… Afternoon ESC will be available until 5:30 p.m. Be sure to bring lunch if you’re staying for afternoon ESC.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 27… No school/ No ESC/ Campus Closed. Enjoy the extended weekend.
Friday, June 7… There will be no K-8 school on Friday, June 7.All-day Extended School Care will be available. You must sign-up here and pre-pay to participate in all-day care. $60/student. Sign-up will close on Tuesday, June 4.
Updated School Logo… Exciting News: CLS has a new logo! After much thought, research, and creative effort, our school has updated its logo to better represent our unity, values, and vision for the future. The Uniform Store is hard at work stitching our updated logos but the rest of our logo changes on campus will be fully launched over the summer months, and we can’t wait for you all to see it. Please note, students are still allowed to wear uniforms with this year’s current logo. Both styles will be allowed. We are confident that you will love the new look as much as we do! Be sure to stop by the school office for a new car decal! Sample pictures below!
Exit Presentations… Thursday, May 30 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Christ Lutheran School’s Class of 2024 will give their 8th grade exit presentations. These exit presentations are a portfolio review and reflection on the Schoolwide Learning Expectations. Everyone is invited to attend. Presentations will take place in the third level classrooms (5th – 8th and Science).
Odyssey of the Mind… Join us in praying for our Odyssey of the Mind team as they travel to Iowa for the world competition. Work hard, enjoy the adventure, and have fun! We are proud!
Upcoming Dates…
Tuesday, May 21… hot dog lunch for those that ordered
May 21 – 24… Odyssey of the Mind Team to Iowa
Friday, May 24… 12:30 p.m. release for K-8, afternoon ESC available
Monday, May 27… No School/No ESC – Memorial Day
Thursday, May 30 … Eighth Grade Exit Presentations from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4… Awards Assembly at 8:45 a.m. in the church sanctuary
Friday, June 7… No School/All-day ESC available, sign-up here by June 4
Happy Mother’s Day… It is a great privilege and joy to partner with the amazing moms who send their children to Christ Lutheran School! My favorite quote about parenting is, “The days are long, the years are short.” So true! Our long days of mothering our children are suddenly short years. Right now, I feel the truth to this statement more than ever as we get ready to graduate our oldest from high school and send her to college in the fall. Thank you for choosing CLS as we partner with you in raising young, dynamic disciples! I hope your celebrations were as special as you are!
2024-2025 Important School Dates Calendar… we sent it last week and it’s attached again!!
8th Grade to Catalina… Mr. Kusel, Mr. Mietzner, Mrs. Valadez, and CLS Class of 2024 are on Catalina Island this week for an outdoor education camp that will include hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and multiple outdoor education classes. Please join us in praying for safe travel, great weather, and a wonderful week of shared experiences as they wrap up their time at CLS.
Friday, May 24 K-8 releases at 12:30 p.m.… Afternoon ESC will be available until 5:30 p.m. Be sure to bring lunch if you’re staying for afternoon ESC.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 27… No school/ No ESC/ Campus Closed. Enjoy the extended weekend.
Exit Presentations… Thursday, May 30 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Christ Lutheran School’s Class of 2024 will give their 8th grade exit presentations. These exit presentations are a portfolio review and reflection on the Schoolwide Learning Expectations. Everyone is invited to attend. Presentations will take place in the third level classrooms (5th – 8th and Science).
Odyssey of the Mind… Our team is just a few short days away from their trip to the world competition. There is one last fundraising opportunity before they head to Iowa. This Wednesday, May 15 enjoy dinner at Panda Express (next to Vons in the shopping center near CLS) and a percentage of the revenue is gifted to our CLS OM team. Hard copies of the flyer will be sent home, and it’s attached too! Prefer to make a direct donation? Use this link - CLS Odyssey of the Mind
Upcoming Dates…
May 13 – 17… 8th graders on Catalina Island
Tuesday, May 14… nacho lunch for those that ordered
May 21 – 24… Odyssey of the Mind Team to Iowa
Friday, May 24… 12:30 p.m. release for K-8, afternoon ESC available
Monday, May 27… No School/No ESC – Memorial Day
Thursday, May 30 – Eighth Grade Exit Presentations from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Dear CLS Families,
Four days of the 2023-2024 school year remain... but who's counting?
Friday, June 7… No School!
Monday, June 10 is the fun CLS Olympics Day! Thanks to Mrs. Giles, Mrs. Holden, Mr. Mietzner, and many alumni volunteers CLS students will participate in a variety of games. Classes have been divided into four teams and each team has been assigned a color. Teachers have communicated with students what color they should wear. Please be sure your student wears his/her assigned color and tennis shoes on Monday in lieu of their school uniforms. Uniform or PE shorts (or similar length shorts) or blue jean pants with t-shirts. Get ready for fun!!
Tuesday, June 11 from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. is the end-of-the-year gathering at Harry Griffen Park. No onsite school or ESC this day. All details are attached here. Important reminders:
Chairs and/or blankets are recommended.
Umbrellas or canopies are nice if you don’t find a shaded spot.
Bring cash if you’d like to purchase simple snacks & drinks
No water toys or games
No skates, skateboards, bikes, scooters, etc.
No pets!
Everyone will police the grounds for trash at 11:30 a.m.
School expectations apply – including no student cell phones or electronic devices.
Stay within park boundaries (no amphitheater and stay out of the ditch between the playground and amphitheater)
CLS students and their families only, please don’t invite other students/friends/neighbors.
Attire Reminders (Tuesday, June 11)
Shorts or pants, t-shirts, and tennis shoes!
Shorts must be no shorter than 2” from the knee.
T-shirts only – no tank tops, blouses, etc.
Fully enclosed shoes – no sandals or flip flops
Uniforms are always acceptable.
Wednesday, June 12… Last day! Normal start to the day - wear your school uniform! Morning ESC is available. Students report to classrooms by 8:30 a.m. Closing Chapel at 10:45 a.m. in the gym. Closing chapel includes fourth quarter honor roll recognition for 6th - 8th grades, presentation of the Arthur Bean Christian Service Award, the third, fourth, and fifth grade music ensemble (voice, bells, bucket drums, and ukeleles), closing worship, and the end-of-the-year video. Following chapel we will line the hallways and celebrate our 8th graders as they make one final pass through the school as enrolled students. School is officially finished around noon. No lunch or afternoon ESC. At 7:00 p.m. we will gather in the church sanctuary for Eighth Grade Graduation. This is an awesome CLS tradition. Everyone is welcome. A simple reception will be hosted by the Class of 2025 on the upper terrace after the celebration.
Looking forward to wrapping up this fantastic school year and seeing you at these year-end celebrations.