Calvary Lutheran's 2015 Holiday Boutique

Calvary Lutheran's 2015 Holiday Boutique

Calvary Lutheran's 2015 Holiday Boutique Vendors / Crafters Calvary Lutheran's 2015 Holiday Boutique Each vendor will donate an item for our raffle Tables are $35 for 1 day                   $50 for 2 days Contact Erica for more details at (510) 646-5757 or Ericab.tei@gmail.com  Sign up now before the tables are gone. Click below to download the application form Flier for Vendors Vendor applications are due next Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Buyers / Purchasers Calvary Lutheran's 2015 Holiday Boutique Saturday, December 12 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13th - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. RAFFLE PRIZES and Great Holiday Gifts for everyone on your list!!! Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or $5.00 for 6 tickets Contact Erica for more details at (510) 646-5757 ericabtei@gmail.com  Click below to download the Flier for the Boutique Boutique Flier Shop Today! Calvary Lutheran Church & School 17200 Via Magdalena San Lorenzo, CA  94580 (510) 278-2555 - Church (510) 278-2578 - School www.calvaryslz.org

Happy Thanksgiving - November 26, 2015

Thanksgiving is a time for us to count our blessings. For us, you and your family are one of them. Thank you for allowing us to be able to teach your children. Thank you for helping us spread the Gospel. Happy Thanksgiving from Pastor Smith, Dr. Chivalette, Faculty and Staff "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;     give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;     his faithfulness continues through all generations." (Psalms 100:4-5, NIV)    Calvary Lutheran Church & School 17200 Via Magdalena San Lorenzo, CA  94580 (510) 278-2555 - Church (510) 278-2598 - School (510) 278-7688 - Calvary Club

WASC Thanksgiving!

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Dear Members of Calvary,   I wanted to correct an error I made today!  When I gave thanks to Barbara Goldhammer for all her work with Calvary's Accounting and its impact on our WASC review, I neglected to mention others that should have been included!     Most notably, Dr. Chivalette!  Without his hard and tireless work in putting together a 5-year strategic plan, reviewing and correcting virtually all of the information from the last report submitted to WASC and working at improving the school - up to and including painting many of the classrooms, we would not have 'passed' our review.   Dr. Chivalette has been a tremendous asset to Calvary Lutheran School.  He has made, and made possible, the many changes that were needed in a remarkably swift timeframe!   Additional thanks go to the entire staff!  Everyone from the teachers, for their added efforts, to Grace Ling in accounting and especially Mrs. Luehrs, Nancy Schibler and Karla Regnier.   I do not think that many are aware of the tremendous strides that we have taken in every area in the past year and a half!     So along with my personal thanks for a job well done, I would ask you to congratulate Dr. C. when next you greet him!  It is such a joy to know that the school is operating in such a positive manner!  Below is a copy of the email that was sent to the school families this past Friday.   Next, we strive to move upward and onward with the Church ministries.    Yours in Christ,   Pastor

Copy---- Dear Calvary Lutheran Parents and Friends,   Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at CLS!  Although it is a little less than one week prior to the annual turkey fest, I wanted to wish each of you a wonderful and blessed  Thanksgiving.   Recently, CLS successfully completed its mid-term accreditation visit with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) on November 17.  I wanted to share the  following visiting committee commendations per their final report: Calvary Lutheran Church and School is commended for their successful accomplishment of creating a balanced budget for 2014-15 school year.  This effort took discipline over the past two years and shows the commitment to providing a quality, Christian academic experience by all stakeholders. The faculty should be commended for their dedication and commitment to Calvary.  They have created a caring and healthy environment, not only for the students but also for all staff. The interactions between the pastor, superintendent, and principal show evidence of a working team.  These interactions have allowed for trust to be developed between the staff members and stakeholders after several years of high turnover. The development and implementation of a five-year strategic plan that is six-fold and addresses:  educational goals and objectives; buildings and facilities; parents and alumni; academic programs; finance; and marketing. Beginning, August, 2016, Calvary Lutheran School will initiate two major changes: Calvary Lutheran will commit to self-contained single classrooms for grades K-5 which will then be recognized as our elementary school.  Combined classes will no longer be used within the elementary system.  Grades 6-8 will then be recognized as the middle school.  If we have enough students, we will separate Grades 6-8 as well. With the approval of the Elders and Board of Governors, Calvary Lutheran School will be changing its name pending a vote from the church congregation.  We would like your input as school families to which of the following two-suggested names we should put forth:                   Calvary Christian School or Calvary Christian Academy   Please contact Mrs. Schibler via e-mail (schoolsecretary@calvaryslz.org) or phone (510-278-2598) to inform her of your families desired name choice, no later than Friday, December 4, 2015.  We also ask that each family vote one time.    On a final note, parents of students in grades 1-4 need to complete their Biddy Basketball League forms and return them no later than Friday, December 4, 2015, if they intend to register their child(ren).  The first scheduled day for selecting teams will be on Saturday, December 12th.   Serving Christ through Education, Dr. Michael Hemme Chivalette Superintendent

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Important Message from Dr. Chivalette - (Friday, November 20, 2015)

Important Message from Dr. Chivalette

Calvary Lutheran School Important Message from Dr. Chivalette  Friday, November 20, 2015     Dear Calvary Lutheran Parents and Friends,   Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at CLS!  Although it is a little less than one week prior to the annual turkey fest, I wanted to wish each of you a wonderful and blessed  Thanksgiving.   Recently, CLS successfully completed its mid-term accreditation visit with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) on November 17.  I wanted to share the  following visiting committee commendations per their final report: Calvary Lutheran Church and School is commended for their successful accomplishment of creating a balanced budget for 2014-15 school year.  This effort took discipline over the past two years and shows the commitment to providing a quality, Christian academic experience by all stakeholders. The faculty should be commended for their dedication and commitment to Calvary.  They have created a caring and healthy environment, not only for the students but also for all staff. The interactions between the pastor, superintendent, and principal show evidence of a working team.  These interactions have allowed for trust to be developed between the staff members and stakeholders after several years of high turnover. The development and implementation of a five-year strategic plan that is six-fold and addresses:  educational goals and objectives; buildings and facilities; parents and alumni; academic programs; finance; and marketing. Beginning, August, 2016, Calvary Lutheran School will initiate two major changes: Calvary Lutheran will commit to self-contained single classrooms for grades K-5 which will then be recognized as our elementary school.  Combined classes will no longer be used within the elementary system.  Grades 6-8 will then be recognized as the middle school.  If we have enough students, we will separate Grades 6-8 as well. With the approval of the Elders and Board of Governors, Calvary Lutheran School will be changing its name pending a vote from the church congregation.  We would like your input as school families to which of the following two-suggested names we should put forth:                   Calvary Christian School or Calvary Christian Academy   Please contact Mrs. Schibler via e-mail (schoolsecretary@calvaryslz.org) or phone (510-278-2598) to inform her of your families desired name choice, no later than Friday, December 4, 2015.  We also ask that each family vote one time.    On a final note, parents of students in grades 1-4 need to complete their Biddy Basketball League forms and return them no later than Friday, December 4, 2015, if they intend to register their child(ren).  The first scheduled day for selecting teams will be on Saturday, December 12th.   Serving Christ through Education, Dr. Michael Hemme Chivalette Superintendent

Barb Arionus Memorial - Saturday Nov 21, 3pm

Memorial Service

A Memorial Service for Barbra Arionus will be held this Saturday, November 21'st, at 3pm at Calvary Lutheran Church. Please join the family in celebrating Barb's life.

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Jews for Jesus - Sun Nov 22, 9am

Please join us this Sunday, November 22nd, at 9:00am for our Guest Speaker   Aaron Trank   who will be visiting us and sharing the Hanukkah Message   We hope to see you here to listen to his biblically based presentation that is dynamic, professional and Christ centered.     Jews for Jesus is an agency that proclaims that Jesus is the Messiah of Israel and Savior of the world. The late Moishe Rosen, a Jew who has believed in Jesus for over 35 years, founded the organization. However, Dr. Rosen was quick to point out that he did not "start" Jews for Jesus, which began about 2,000 years ago, around 32 C.E., give or take a year. Jesus' first disciples were Jewish, and there have been some Jewish people that have believed in him ever since.   To the Jews for Jesus, believing in Jesus makes sense in light of the Jewish Bible and in light of their experience as "believers". For those who argue that Christianity contradicts the meaning of Judaism, the Jews for Jesus say there are answers.   We will also have a separate free will offering to help with the ongoing work at Jews for Jesus

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Dance Classes at Calvary - An After School Program

Dance classes at Calvary! An after school program for girls and boys We have just a few spaces still available Exciting after school program is happening at Calvary.  Mrs. Rucker is having an after school program for boys and girls for students 1st through 8th grade.   Hip-Hop  ~  Jazz  ~  Praise Dance Classes being Monday, November 2nd Grades 1st - 4th  -  Mondays, 3:05 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. Grades 5th - 8th  -  Wednesdays, 3:05 - 4:05 p.m. Program includes: - Professional dance instruction in a safe and fun atmosphere - Performance opportunities - The Destined 2 Dance experience brought to you instead of you driving to the     studio, or having to pick them up right after school. - Increase self-esteem, meet new friends, get physically fit - Classes taught from a Christian perspective - An extra-curricular activity that fits your schedule and budget! Simply bring a change of clothes (comfortable dance attire)... and we'll take it from there! COST:  Only $40 per month Make checks payable to Calvary Lutheran School and write "Dance Class" in the memo section.  Return registration form and payment to the school office. LET'S DANCE! For more information, e-mail  info@destined2dance.com  or call (510) 357-5678. Click on the blue below to download the Registration Form for the Dance Class   Dance Class - Registration Form Calvary Lutheran School 17200 Via Magdalena San Lorenzo, CA  94580 (510) 278-2598 - School (510) 278-7688 - Calvary Club

FW: Thank You from Calvary Lutheran Church & School

Wednesday, November 11th Calvary Lutheran Church & School will be observing Veteran's Day There is No School, Offices are Closed, Calvary Club is Closed    In memory and honor to all who served...  and those who are serving today, we at Calvary Lutheran say Thank You! Please continue to keep all those who served, and those who are serving today and their families in your prayers. Calvary Lutheran School ~ (510) 278-2598 Calvary Lutheran Church ~ (510) 278-2555 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 www.calvaryslz.org