2014- 2015 Volume 3 Issue 27 16 R BELOVED, BE LOVING The Importance of Literacy “Motivating children to read is an important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong successful readers. Research has shown that children who are motivated and spend more time reading do better in school.” (www.nea.org) For the upcoming month of March, Word of Life is celebrating reading. We will kick-off this celebration by recognizing Read Across America Day on March 2nd. This special day will include storytelling, faith family time, and reading buddies. During the rest of the month, homerooms teachers will be doing special book cover design projects, cross-curricular activities, and much more. In addition to these fun activities, the students will log all of the reading they do throughout the month. Fun incentives and rewards will be offered as motivators. The theme of our month is inspired by a well-known Dr. Seuss book titled, Oh, The Places You’ll Go. It is the hope of our faculty that many new adventures will be revealed to our students through all of the reading they will be doing. According to Dr. Seuss, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you go.” God’s Peace, Alicia M. Klug Interim Principal FEBRUARY 27TH, 2015 Social Media Please check Facebook, Twitter, and our website www.wordoflifeschool.net for upcoming Word of Life events. Volunteers Needed: If you are interested in knowing more about helping out with some of our upcoming spring activities such as our Faith in Action Spring Service Day, the auction, or the school picnic, please send Mrs. Klug a message on Fast Direct and she will compile volunteer lists and touch base with willing individuals as the events near. Fastdirect Access If you need access or help with Fastdirect, please contact Mrs. Haverman in the school office at [email protected]. COUGAR CHRONICLE WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Weekly Calendar Joy-Worthy News *Noah C got competition! EAT CHICKEN, RAISE FUNDS! Tuesday, March 10, 2015 • 5-8PM Join Word of Life Lutheran School for a fundraising event! Dine at Chick-fil-A . Sunset Plaza and a portion of your sale will go to support Word of Life Lutheran School. *Please present flyer at time of purchase. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 3rd place in the oratorical *Keerstin W got 2nd place in the oratorical competition! *Melody S got 1st place in the oratorical competition! *Word of Life alum and Lutheran South senior, Sean Cooney, made the All-State soccer team! *Word of Life alum and Lutheran South senior, Makenzie Edwards, received a college scholarship for cheerleading! --------------------------------------------------Random Reminders – Pre-Holy Week Lent Worship Schedule: Ascension: *Every Wednesday from February 25th – March 25th - Services @ 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM St. Lucas: *Every Wednesday from February 25th – March 25th – Services @ 7:00 PM Timothy: *Every Wednesday from February 25th – March 25th - Services @ 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM Sunday, March 1st All Choirs sing @ Timothy @ 10:45 AM Monday, March 2nd National Read Across America Day/Read-a-Thon Kickoff 3:00-4:30 PM: Boys’ Volleyball Practice Tuesday, March 3rd 3:00 – 4:30: Boys’ Volleyball Practice Wednesday, March 4th 7:00 PM: Lent Services Thursday, Feb.5th 4:15 PM: Home Volleyball Match vs. St. Paul, Des Peres Friday, Feb. 6th 5:00 PM: PTL Executive Board Meeting Saturday, March 7th Academic Fair @ Lutheran South Mark your Calendars! *2nd Semester Faith in Action/Service Day – Friday, April 24th *WOL Auction – Saturday, May 2nd