From the Principal’s Desk
School News
October 2, 2023

Dear CLS Families,


The long-awaited Sock Hop 2023 email!! Please note: the Sock Hop is a CLS family event for enrolled students. Parents/guardians must attend with the enrolled student(s). Please come to enjoy your CLS community, no friends, neighbors, etc. that don’t attend at CLS. Thank you!


To promote fun, engagement, and safety school rules do apply at the Sock Hop. We ask that students leave their cell phones/devices at home. Moms and Dads are welcome to capture all the fun on their cameras and devices. Thank you.


Date: Friday, October 20

Location: Terrace & Gymnasium

Schedule: 5:30 – 6:30: Games & Chick-fil-A dinner on the Terrace

6:30 – 8:30: Dancing & Dessert in the Gym

7:30 – Best Dressed Family Awarded

Price: $15 per person (includes dance, carnival games, water, snacks, & 1 Chick-fil-A sandwich per ticket)

Deadline: Tickets must be purchased by Monday, October 16!

Attire: 50’s attire (jeans, white t-shirts, poodle skirts, leather jackets, etc.)

Purchase tickets: Sock Hop 2023 Tickets


Who: CLS Parents – we need your help!

What: Volunteer to set-up, serve during, or clean-up

When: Friday, October 20 – variety of times & positions needed

Volunteer: Sock Hop 2023 Volunteers


Who: CLS K-8 students

What: Lip Sync (1.5 minutes, 50’s or 60’s song, lip singing & choreography)

When: Sock Hop Assembly – October 20 at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Gymnasium

Deadline: Sign-up by Monday, October 9 at 8:00 a.m.

Note: One participant completes the form, but can add others

Lip Sync: Sock Hop 2023 Lip Sync

September 27, 2023

Dear CLS Families,


Happy Fall! Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at Back to School Night!


Back to School Night… tomorrow, Thursday, September 28 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. The evening will begin IN the classrooms at 6:00 p.m., followed by the famous Back to School Night Video in the gym at 6:30 p.m., and then frozen treats and fellowship on the terrace. Please attend!


Praying for the Cole Family… today Jared Cole (dad to Annie in 2nd grade and Gracelyn in 5th grade, husband to Diana) is in surgery for his liver transplant. We have been praying with the Cole family for over a year as they searched for a donor, navigated insurance issues, and waited for official scheduling of the surgery. Please join us in praying throughout the day for a successful surgery and then the smooth recovery for both Jared and the liver donor (Patrick).


School Pictures … thanks to So Cali Kids Photography, Mrs. Buskirk, Mrs. Hope, and Mrs. Wirth for making picture day a snap! CLS has sent home your child’s yellow access card for ordering school pictures. Order by October 8 to get discounted pricing and free shipping to the school. Purchasing school pictures is optional.


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. Send in your completed raffle tickets with cash or check to CLS!


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. Be looking for the Sock Hop 2023 email!


Emergency Practice… This morning our campus had a fire drill. Everything went smoothly. Throughout the school year, the Christ Lutheran campus will practice fire, earthquake, and intruder procedures to be well prepared in case of an emergency. Procedures are safe, quick, and instructions/communication is age appropriate.


Developing dynamic disciples,

Ms. Schwarz, Principal


Important Upcoming Dates…

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

Tuesday, October 3… nachos hot lunch for those that ordered.

Wednesday, October 4… school picture make-up day

October 9 – 13… Sixth Grade to Outdoor Education Camp at Palomar

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

September 21, 2023

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.

Christ Lutheran School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA).


Christ Lutheran School is a ministry of Christ Lutheran Church.

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