May 15, 2015
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Derek Strong
We continue to keep Junior Derek Griffitts and his family in our
prayers. Derek was very recently diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Further test results are still unknown which will direct the type of
treatment he will undergo. The LHS community is rallying around
Derek and his family by purchasing “Derek Strong” t-shirts and
wrist bands. Proceeds from these sales will go to the family to help
with unexpected expenses. Students are asked to wear their Derek
Strong shirt on Wednesday as a show of support for Derek!
C O U G A R S
Congratulations
Students of the Month
Students are selected based on participation, service, responsibility,
and for contributing to a positive school environment. These
students, along with their parents and grandparents, were
recognized by the entire student body.
Kate Schlie- Church Membership: Messiah
Our series on Tim Elmore’s book concludes this week:
Lutheran
12 Huge Mistake Parents Can Avoid
Activities: Cross Country, Track, Winter Running
Mistake #6:
Mistake #1:
Club, Key Club, FCA, and Pep Club
We Are Unrealistic
We Won’t Let Them Fail
Mistake #2:
Mistake #7:
Community: Messiah Youth Group, Annual
We Project Our Lives on Them We Won’t Let Them Struggle or Fight
mission trip to Poland, SWAMP-IN Mission, VBS,
Mistake #3:
Mistake #8:
Volunteer Babysitter
We Prioritize Being Happy We Give Them What They Should Earn
Mistake #4:
Mistake #9:
We Prioritize Being Happy
We Praise the Wrong Things
Mistake #5:
Mistake #10:
We Remove the Consequences
We Value Removing All Pain
Mistake #11:
We do it for them
Have you ever caught yourself saying “I’ll just do it and get it
done right, its easier then teaching them how to do it and
have it done only half-way”. I know I have, however when we
do things for our kids like pick up their clothes, clean their
rooms, complete those forms, or give them the answers to
homework, we are actually harming them. Habits of laziness
and disablement become the norm. The self-esteem
movement of the past 40 years was built on affirmation
alone. Unfortunately, this builds narcissistic attitudes.
Meaningful self-esteem comes through children overcoming
hardship, problems, and frustrations independently.
Mistake #12:
We prepare the path for the child, not the child for the path
Mistake #12 sums up all of the first eleven mistakes. We do a
disservice to our children (and ourselves) by not allowing our
children to fail, praising them when its unwarranted, and
making them the center of our worlds. We do love them,
however, the best gift you can provide your child is to prepare
them for their future. Saving the day now might bring short
term satisfaction, but teaching them to overcome conflict brings
benefits for a lifetime. Research indicates it is not IQ but selfcontrol,perseverance, patience, and critical thinking that
enables kids to flourish. May God continue to bless you in your
parenting journey.
“Let all that you do be done in love”
Emma Tharp- Church Membership: Immanuel
Lutheran St. Charles
Activities: Cross Country, Basketball, Theatre,
NHS, Teens for Life, Key Club
Community: St. Louis Zoo Charity Run
Volunteer, VBS, Trunk or Treat, Wehrenberg
Paige Bredensteiner- Church Membership:
Immanuel
Lutheran St. Charles
Activities: Golf, Basketball, Soccer,
NHS, Pep Club, Captain’s Council, FCA
Community: Immanuel Volunteer, LHS Tour
Guide, Auction and Trivia Night
Jessica Sandcork Church Membership:
Atonement Lutheran Church
Activities: NHS, Teens for Life, Student
Ambassador, Nosotros President, Cheerleading
Community: Youth Group, Mission Trips,
Volunteer for church and charity dinners
Upcoming Events
May 16: Campus Clean-up Day, 9am-1pm
May 17: Spring Concert, 7pm
May 21-22: Final Exams
May 24: Graduation, 3pm, doors open at 2pm
1 Corinthians 16:14