4248 Green Park Road • St. Louis, Missouri 63125 • 314.544.4248 • greenparklutheranschool.org

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast .” Ephesians 2:8-9

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER I think spring has finally arrived now that we are seeing warmer weather. Enjoy the blessing of God’s creation as it blossoms and blooms. Many things happening towards the end of the year. Today is the final day of Achievement Test week. We have Green Park Sunday at Gethsemane this Sunday. Green Park Kindergarten welcome event on the 21st. Green Park relays for track on the 21st. Not even mentioning all of the activities in May. One major project that our capital campaign committee has been working on is our campaign called Fulfilling His Vision. We began this campaign with the “silent” phase asking specific donors about contributing to this. Now that the “silent” phase is over, we are beginning the public phase. You should be hearing more and more about this capital campaign over the next six weeks. What is the Fulfilling His Vision campaign? Attached to this newsletter is a brochure that shares all of the details of what we are raising funds for and how you might be a part of this. The goal for the campaign is $200,000. What will this provide for the students of Green Park? One, we will be going to 1:1 devices for kindergarten through grade 8. Kindergarten through Grade 2 will have iPads for each student. Grades 3-8 will have chrome books for each student. We will use these devices for our new science curriculum that is heavily web based. We will use these devices for our writing curriculum that we started two years ago. We will use these devices for presentations, research and e-textbooks. How will all of this be implemented? Part of the $200,000 is for training of teachers to best use these devices in the classroom. Part of the $200,000 will be to hire a part time Educational Technology person to help teachers implement this plan. Beyond these items, our playground surface that our students use every day for recess and PE classes is disintegrating and needs to be resurfaced. Part of the $200,000 will be for that. Then ultimately, we want to grow our enrollment and reach more families. Funds from the $200,000 will be set aside to be used for more unique and creative ways to get the word out about Green Park. How can you help us finish off this campaign and reach our goal? One, please pray for this that God would continue to bless us in this endeavor to provide tools to students to give them academic excellence. Two, pray to see what God might be asking you to do with this. Consider making a gift. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the school office. Green Park can accept checks, cash, credit card payments, stock gifts, etc. Pledges may be made and can be indicated on the pledge card attached to the brochure. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of the Fulfilling His Vision campaign. Servant of Christ, Mr. Stephen F. Eggold, Principal

GOLF SCRAMBLE—FALL 2018—PLANNING NOW Do you have any connections to a Sam’s Club or Costco or a beverage/snack distributor? Are you willing to get some advertising and put your company name/logo on a Green Park Polo? We are looking for snack and beverage donations for our Golf Scramble in September. If you have a connection to a person or company that could help us out, please let Laura Reis know and she will be happy to work with you and/or them! We are also considering a golf polo as this year’s giveaway. We would love to have a sponsor help with the cost of these, and, as a result, that company’s logo/name will be printed on the shirt. If you know of someone willing to help in this way, please let Laura know. Thank you, and we hope you SAVE THE DATE for Sunday, September 16, for our 4th annual event at Acorns Golf Links. Laura Reis - laura.reis@greenparklutheranschool.org.

NEW NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES The following students will be inducted into the Servant Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society on Monday April 30, at 6pm: Cole Buckley, Luke Faulstich, Ethan Herweck, Natalee Kesel, Dea Kuzhilla, Elizabeth Meyer, Cecilia Palma, Joah Tratar, Audrey Wolff. Your hard work in the classroom, service to others and community involvement have brought you to this moment. Congratulations to all of you!

Green Sheet Green Park Lutheran School ~ April 13, 2018 ~ Volume 57 ~ Number 33

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH Can’t Find Your Menu? The Lunch Menu is on our website.

PTO NEWS AND NOTES Join us for the End of the year Picnic is May 11 from 5-8pm. We will have the Bubble Bus, Lutheran Rangers BBQ for sale, Ted Drewes ice cream for sale, face painting, and more. It will be a fun evening! We welcome the new PTO Board: President-Heather McCarty; Vice President-Michelle Schade; Secretary-Tonya Pacino; Treasurer-Mike Bodnar; Fundraising- Heather Prewitt. They are looking forward to the upcoming events for 2018-19! Our April Eat n Earn will be at Chick-fil-a South County on April 17 from 5-8pm. A flyer is attached. It is not required that the flyer is shown or given at the time of purchase, you just need to tell the cashier that you are there for the GPLS spirit night!

UNIFORM FITTING DAYS We have two upcoming dates for uniform fittings. Please take advantage of these days to order uniforms for your child(ren). Dot the I Embroidery: Wednesday, April 25 (2:30-5:00pm): Dot the I Embroidery has our uniform shirts and sweatshirts, as well as lots of fun GPLS Spirit Wear items! Just Me Apparel: Monday, April 30 (2:30-5:30pm): JMA has all of your uniform needs (from our uniform plaid skorts, jumpers, matching hair apparel, shirts, pullovers, sweatshirts, sweaters & more)

Both companies offer website ordering and school delivery throughout the year, but it’s very helpful to attend one of the fitting dates or stop by their store locations for accurate sizing and ordering. We have a resale rack of gently used uniform items located in our teacher workroom. We accept uniform shirts, sweatshirts, and plaid skorts and jumpers. Some items may have a small purchase price and others are donated with love. If you have any questions about our Uniform Dress Code, Fitting Days, etc., please contact Mrs. Pfund in the school office.

ART TEACHER NEEDED We are seeking a part time Art Teacher to continue the excellent program for grades 3-8 beginning fall 2018. Qualified candidates include those with a teaching degree, experience teaching art for grades 3-8, and a love and passion for elementary and middle school students. Applications accepted through April 16, 2018. Contact: Stephen Eggold, Principal, Green Park Lutheran School 314-544-4248, stephen.eggold@greenparklutheranschool.org.

GREEN PARK PROFESSIONAL DATABASE Green Park families – Laura Reis is working to put together a Professional Database for Green Park families to utilize for their personal use. This can be a tool our families can use as a resource for their needs. If you have a business you would like to include, feel free. Other Green Park families can then refer to this database/list for their service/personal needs. Please complete the form attached to the Green Sheet and return to the school office. You can also email the form to Laura Reis at laura.reis@greenparklutheranschool.org.

GREEN PARK SINGING AT GETHSEMANE THIS SUNDAY The 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will be singing at Gethsemane Lutheran Church for Green Park Sunday this Sunday, April 15. We will need to arrive by 8:30am to sing through our songs and get ready to sing for the 9:00am service. Please come to the basement to warm up. The stairs are located to the left as you enter the main doors of the church. We will wear Green Park attire as always and sit as a group through the service. Thank you in advance for bringing your child to help lead in worship with singing and represent our school!

MON-4/16 A-Corn Dogs B-Chicken Nuggets C-Hamburger D-SBJ Sandwich E-Salad Bar

TUE-4/17

A-Mac N Cheese B-Chicken Nuggets C-Hamburger D-SBJ Sandwich E-Salad Bar

WED-4/18

A-BBQ Rib Sandwich B-Chicken Nuggets C-Hamburger D-SBJ Sandwich E-Salad Bar

THU-4/19 A-Chicken Strips B-Chicken Nuggets C-Hamburger D-SBJ Sandwich E-Salad Bar

FRI-4/20 A-Papa John’s Pizza (Cheese & Pepperoni) B-Chicken Nuggets C-Hamburger D-SBJ Sandwich E-Salad Bar

SCHOOL CALENDAR 4/15 9:00am Green Park Sunday at Gethsemane 4/17 Happy Birthday, Mr. Ado! 4/18 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Barnes! 8:30am Chapel 3:45pm Faculty Meeting 4/21 10:00am Kindergarten Welcome Party 4/24 Papa John’s Night 4/25 8:30am Chapel—Character Trait Awards 2:30pm Dot the I Fitting 3:45pm Faculty Meeting 4/26 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Sanft! 4/30 2:30pm Just Me Apparel Fitting 6:00pm NJHS Induction Ceremony 5/1 8:30am 6th-8th Band Rehearsal 7:30pm 6th-8th Band Concert at Lutheran South 5/2 3:45pm Faculty Meeting 5/4 Faith Family Field Day! 12:00pm Dismissal Scrip Orders Due 7:30pm Jr. Winds Band Concert at Concordia-Kirkwood

GREEN PARK ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Track 4/16 Practice Green Park 3:30-5:00 4/19 Practice Green Park 3:30-5:00 4/21 Green Park Relays Meet @ Lutheran South 8:00am (7th & 8th) 1:00pm (5th & 6th) 4/23 Practice Green Park 3:30-5:00 4/26 Practice Green Park 3:30-5:00 4/28 Southside Regional Meet @ Lutheran South 8:00am

Cub Scout Pack (1st-4th Grade) / Boy Scout Troop (5th-12th Grade) Scouting has open enrollment, you are welcome to join at any time. 4/19- Troop Meeting- 7PM @CM 4/20-22- Campout @ Onondaga State Park 4/26- Troop Meeting- 7PM @CM 5/3- Troop Meeting- 7PM @CM 5/10- Troop Meeting- 7PM @CM 5/11-13- Campout @ Rend Lake Questions or for more information? Call Alexia Arensmeier 636-282-0027 Lutheran Rangers Events: Meetings Mondays at 7pm at LCR 5/19 Kid's fishing day at Meramec Springs Please call Erich Faulstich with questions 314-779-6494

LUTHERAN SCHOOLS DAY AT THE BALLPARK - SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Join the Green Park Vikings in celebrating Lutheran Schools and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals! Sunday, April 22, 1:15pm. Tickets sold through the Lutheran High School Association and will be delivered to Green Park by April 18 and schools will be seated together by section. Tickets $20 ($58 face value). Join us for the annual Lutheran North and Lutheran South Monday, April 23, 5:00pm at Busch Stadium. For specific questions about the day contact Kimberly "Kippin" Schelp, Marketing & Communications LHSA, 314-833-2908, kschelp@lhsastl.org https://www.lhsastl.org/page/events/lutheran-schools-day-at-the-ballpark

GETHSEMANE SPRING RUMMAGE & BOOK SALE Join Gethsemane Lutheran Church for their Annual Spring Rummage Sale, Thursday, April 26, from 5:00pm-7:00pm ($5 Pre-Sale-Admission at the Door), Friday, April 27, from 8:00-1:30pm, Saturday, April 28, from 8:00am to 11:00am, and from 11:30-1:30pm is the $2 Bag Sale (clothing only), all other items will be marked half price. There will be clothing, toys, crafts, jewelry, books and hidden treasures! Items can be dropped off between April 21 and April 24. For more info, contact Tammy at 314-422-5289.

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY OFFERING READING PROGRAMS THIS SUMMER St. Louis University offers reading skills and speed reading programs for children and adults. Classes are offered this summer in Arnold, Chesterfield, and Creve Coeur. Programs offered are for 4-year-olds and entering Kindergarteners, students entering 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th-8th grade, 9th-11th grade, and adults or entering 12th graders and college students. These popular summer classes are designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development. To register or receive more information, please call (800) 834-3693, Monday-Friday 7am – 9pm, Saturday 7am – 6pm, and Sunday 9am – 5pm or visit www.slu.readingprograms.org. You are encouraged to enroll early, as class size is limited. All programs meet once a week.

4248 Green Park Road • St. Louis, Missouri 63125 • 314.544.4248 • greenparklutheranschool.org

SCRIP NEWS A Scrip Order is being delivered today, April 13. If you requested backpack delivery, please check your child’s backpack for your order. The last Scrip Order of the school year will be entered on Friday, May 4, with a delivery date of Friday, May 11. This order is always a nice one to use for purchasing end-of-the-school-year gifts. Please plan accordingly.

Please note, Dierbergs and Shop ‘n Save gift cards are available for purchase in the school office. The cards can be purchased in denominations of $25 or $100.

If you have any questions, please contact our Scrip Coordinator, Sara Hopfer, at sara.hopfer@greenparklutheranschool.org.

CHAPEL OFFERINGS TO BENEFIT FEED MY PEOPLE Our chapel offerings for the rest of the year will be going to Feed My People. Feed My People was started in 1982 as a way to help people in the South County area needing food. Today, Feed My People has over 25 programs, including a Thrift Store at each location as primarily a service to their clients, but also open to the public. This organization serves 16 different zip codes in the St. Louis area and helps over 80,000 people each year. Feed My People is supported by donations from individuals, schools, churches, businesses, foundations and community groups. Please help us support their service to our community!

PEACE LUTHERAN OFFERING SUMMER CAMP The Peace Early Childhood Department is again offering a Summer Camp for kids ages 5 - 12. Monday through Friday, from 6:00am-6:00pm. Enjoy sports, crafts, games, field trips and more. Meals are included. For more details, contact Sue Velten at (314)892-8844 or earlychildhood@peacelutheranstl.org.

SUMMER CAMP AVAILABLE AT CHRIST MEMORIAL The Christ Memorial Childcare Center is offering a Summer Camp for kids ages 4-9. Monday through Friday, from 6:30am-6:00pm. Enjoy daily indoor activities, daily outdoor activities, field trips, special activities and more. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided. Contact Missy Meyer at (314)631-0992, visit www.cmchildcare.org or see the attached flyer for more information.

LANCERETTE TRYOUTS AT LUTHERAN SOUTH Grab your dance shoes! Calling all 8th grade girls, Lutheran South will be hosting Lancerette Tryouts for the 2018-19 Season. Clinics will be April 16-19 from 4:00-6:00pm and tryouts on April 20 from 4:00-6:00pm. Please bring jazz shoes, wear black leggings and a t-shirt. Contact Laura Reis for any questions at dljaareis@att.net. A flyer is attached.

KNOW OF SOMEONE LOOKING FOR A GREAT SCHOOL? Schedule a private tour: Visitors are welcome to tour the Green Park campus anytime. Contact: Katy Schmitt, Admissions, katy.schmitt@greenparklutheranschool.org

CHRIST MEMORIAL PRODUCTIONS TO OFFER SUMMER THEATER CAMP Christ Memorial Productions will offer a Summer Theater Camp for ages 6 to 12, July 16 – 20, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Campers will embark on a fun, dramatic journey. Cost is $90.00 per child; advance payment is required and space is limited. Register at CMPShows.org. Contact us at CMP@CMPShows.org with any questions.

ELVIS TRIBUTE TO BENEFIT OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Fenton is hosting a Benefit Show starring Joseph Hall in an Elvis Tribute on Saturday, April 14, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $45 for VIP, $35 for General Admission, and $25 for bleachers. For tickets, call Teresa at (314)803-3255 or go to https://newdirections.ludustickets.com We encourage your support of Lutheran ministries!

LUTHERAN SOUTH SPRING BAND CONCERTS Saturday, April 28, at 7:00pm is the Spring Jazz Band Concert featuring the high school Jazz Band. This popular concert will be held in the Kuhlmann Center at Lutheran South where the audience members are seated informally around tables. You are encouraged to bring refreshments.

Friday, May 4, at 7:30pm is the Spring Band Concert. This event features Lutheran South’s well-known Wind Symphony, as well as the Concert Band. Also included are the Junior Winds, a select band of the best Lutheran elementary school band members in the area. This concert will be held in the Concordia Center at Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood.

LHSA GOLF SCRAMBLE—MONDAY, APRIL 30 On Monday, April 30, Lutheran South will host their 31st Annual LHSA Golf Scramble at Norwood Hills Country Club. This year's golf scramble will benefit the school's athletic program. Your day of golf includes lunch and a BBQ dinner, refreshments on the golf course, and games and contests with student-athletes. Register or to sponsor the event at lhssstl.org/page/community/golf-scramble