WEDNESDAY WORD

Volume 50, Issue 17 ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL December 13, 2017 www.alcs.org

2017-18 Theme

Verse: I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth. 3 John 1:4

(ESV)

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Principal’s Notes:

Advent Dinner and Worship-

Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation. We remember the coming of the King of Kings on that very first Christmas, as we get our hearts ready to remember and

rejoice. We also look in eager anticipation to when the King will come again.

During Advent we also have the joy of gathering together again in mid-week worship.

Join us for Mid-Week Worship: Wednesday, December 13 Wednesday, December 20

These services will be at 7pm in the gym.

There will also be dinners offered for a free-will donation starting at 6pm in the gym. Men's Club will be cooking for THIS Wednesday's meal!

See you at 6pm for Advent Worship!

• Congratulations to all who participated in the Joyous Sounds service this past Sunday evening, Dec. 10. A special thanks to Mr. Evan Arceneaux for his leadership.

• Congratulations to the preschool faculty/staff and students for leading us in Christmas chapel worship today, Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

EDUCATOR NEWS Congratulations to Ms. Chloe Harney who is receiving her Master’s Degree yesterday, Tuesday, December 12. What a great addition she has been to our faculty.

Chapel Offerings – 2nd Quarter

Chapel offerings for the 2nd Quarter have been designated for “natural disasters”. Many people

around the world have been affected in the past months, so this will be an opportunity for us to

serve them and share our blessings with those in need. We have chosen to focus on the people

affected by the hurricane in the Dominican Republic.

COOL/COLD WEATHER WEAR (school policy per the 2017-18 Handbook)

The following is permissible to be worn during cool/cold weather:

1. A white, black or gray turtleneck under a uniform shirt, sweatshirt, or jumper.

2. Tights and ankle length leggings (no skin showing) in white, gray, black, or maroon.

3. Sweatshirts (maroon) with the school emblem (non-emblem sweatshirts may be worn to and

from school/not in building); sweatshirts must be worn over a school uniform shirt/blouse. All

old gray sweatshirts have been eliminated from the uniform policy.

4. Maroon or gray cardigan sweater from uniform shop.

5. Uniform and non-uniform coats and jackets can be worn to-and-from school, when going to-

and-from the gym, lunch or recess, but may not be worn in the classroom.

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE – PLEASE COME AND JOIN US

• Tuesday, December 19 School Christmas Service, 7:00 pm for all Kindergarten –

Grade 8

• Wednesday, December 20 Special School Christmas Chapel, 8:45 am

OUR ANNUAL PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS CHAPEL SERVICE IS NEXT

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 8:45 AM IN THE WORSHIP CENTER/GYM.

ANNUAL K-GR. 8 CHRISTMAS WORSHIP: Savior of the Nations

The annual school Christmas worship (Kindergarten – Grade 8) Savior of the

Nations is next Tuesday, December 19, 7:00 pm in the Worship Center/Gym

(Door opens at 6:30 pm). All are invited to this very special service that the

school children have prepared. All K – Grade 8 students will be in attendance.

Students need to be present in their classrooms 20 minutes prior (6:40 pm) to the

service. We expect that all students will participate in the service.

WHEN TAKING PICTURES/VIDEO (NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY) DURING THE

SERVICE, please do so from your seat remaining seated (so those behind you can see)

rather than filling the aisles or from the front. Again, this will prevent disruption

during the service.

DRESS CODE FOR THE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS SERVICE will be as follows:

Girls - dress, skirt, or dressy pants; must have straps and a modest neckline; midriff must

be covered; mini-skirts and jeans are not allowed; DRESSES MUST BE AN

APPROPRIATE LENGTH (KNEE LENGTH) – School Administration/Faculty reserves

the right to make any judgments on this issue. Thanks.

If you are concerned that an outfit is too revealing, check with us before the night of the

service.

CAUTION IS ALSO ENCOURAGED REGARDING THE HIGHT OF HIGH HEELS

as girls will be moving around for their various parts and songs including standing on

risers. We are concerned for safety.

Boys - dress pants and shirt; jeans, caps shorts, t-shirts, and shirts with slogans are not

allowed; athletic shoes (school shoes are acceptable) may not be worn

Seating will be on worship chairs and bleachers. Please be aware of the noise that

can be created in the bleachers especially with young children walking up and down

them. Thanks.

Also, we need parental assistance in carrying student chairs back to the school

building following the service. You can trade your chair for your child/ren in

his/her/their classroom(s) following the service. Thanks (:

Student attendance is mandatory. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Molin

at ext. 156. Thanks.

• Wednesday, December 20 Final mid-week Advent, 7:00 pm (dinner at 6:00 pm)

• Saturday, December 23 No 5:00 pm service

• Sunday, December 24 5:00 and 11:00 pm (no 8:00 and 10:30 am)

• Monday, December 25 9:00 am

• All of the above in the Worship Center/Gym Please take a few moments and respond to the survey that was emailed to you today, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 regarding the scouting program. Thanks.

PRAYER FAMILIES (faculty prays for each morning in devotions) This week, December 11-15, we will pray for the following families: Ferrero Ford Forges Galey Garcia, Devin & Lisbeth Garcia, Giselle

1st Semester Exam Schedule 2017; Grades 6-8

8:45-10:15 10:30-12:00

Thursday, Dec. 14th

6th: Math 7th: Reading 8th: English 1 (Pt 1)

6th: English 7th: Math 8th: Social Studies

Friday, Dec. 15th

6th: Science 7th: English 8th: Math

No Exam – Planned activity for 6th – 8th graders

Monday, Dec. 18th

6th: Social Studies 7th: Science 8th: English 1 (Pt 2)

6th: Reading 7th: Social Studies 8th: Science

PARENT TEACHER LEAGUE NEWS

PTL Dates to Know: December 19: Box Tops Due January 23: Dinner Out at Chuck E Cheese February 5: PTL General Meeting, 7:00 pm in Assembly Room 2 February 20: Dinner Out March 6: Dinner Out March 9: Movie Night March 12-16: Teacher Appreciation March 28: Special Person Day April 23: PTL General Meeting; 7:00 pm in Assembly Room 2 April 24: Dinner Out April 30-May 4: Principal Appreciation Week May 21: Field Day May

• TOMORROW THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, THERE WILL BE AN ATONEMENT THEME T-SHIRT DAY. THE ONLY SHIRT ALLOWED IS THE 2017-2018 THEME SHIRT. YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO WEAR THIS T-SHIRT WITH REGULAR UNIFORM PIECES. If you haven’t ordered the shirt yet, you may order it in January.

LUNCH MENU Thursday, December 14 -- Chicken Patty Sandwich, French Fries, Spring Salad, Friday, December 15 -- Hot Dogs w/ Chili on Bun, Chips, Pudding, Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup Monday, December 18 -- Fried Chicken Tenders, Macaroni & Cheese, Jello, Soft Roll, Spring Salad Tuesday, December 19 -- Soft Tacos, Buttered Corn, Fruit Salad, Cheese/Salsa, Chocolate Chip Cookies Wednesday, December 20 -- Early Dismissal, 11:30am, NO LUNCH Wednesday, December 20 - January 3rd -- NO SCHOOL, Christmas Break! We return Thursday, January 4th.

2nd Quarter Safety Patrol Week of Dec. 11-15

Chaz Exposito

Ty Forges

Devin Garcia

Giselle Garcia

Allison Harmon

Ty McReynolds

Eli McReynolds

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worship at Atonement-It is hard to believe that we are two weeks away from Christmas. As we continue to get ready by wrapping up projects, studying for exams, squeezing in some extra time for shopping, and taste testing all those cookies and treats, I want to take a moment to inform you about the worship opportunities that we have for Christmas. With Christmas Eve being on a Sunday this year it gives us an opportunity to do things a little bit different. We are not going to have Saturday evening service at 5pm on the 23rd, or our usual Sunday morning services (8 and 10:30) on the 24th. Instead we will have the opportunity to join together to rejoice at and worship the birth of our king at the two Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Both of the services will be candle-light services, an opportunity to thank God for the gift of His Son. We will also be able to join together on Christmas Day at 9 am to sing for joy and proclaim "happy birthday Jesus!" I hope to see you at any of these wonderful worship opportunities. God's blessings to you through this Advent season, and always! In His Service, Pastor Tim

PRAYERS • Prayers of comfort for all those affected by the recent hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes

• Jonathan-prayers of thanks for continued strength and the ability to eat. Prayers for a total healing of internal organs.

• Ansley Hudgins-prayers of peace and healing-eye surgery on 12/22

• Reaves Family-prayers of peace as the family mourns the death of Karen Reaves

• Angeloceu Family-prayers of peace as the family mourns the death of Linda Angeloceu

• Gabe Fontenelle-prayers of thanksgiving for encouraging vision test results

• Elmer Von Dullen, Jr-Mr.-prayers for relief from chronic and degenerative back pain. Mrs.-care taker of Mr.Von Dullen and has chronic and degenerative back pain

• Karen Morel-having serious complications and in ICU after fall

• Laurin Naquin-currently experiencing failure of her kidney after transplant-will need another kidney

• Carol Carstens-cancer has returned-she will be starting treatment again

• Mary Twickler-prayers of healing from broken arm-she will need surgery to repair it.

• Ray Roberts-prayers of recovery from recent back surgery

• Robert Ritchie-undergoing treatment for inoperable brain tumor

SCHOOL CALENDAR (Weekend Worship, Saturdays @ 5:00 pm in Assembly Room 2

and Sundays, 8:00 and 10:30 am in the Worship Center/Gym with Sunday School, 9:15

am)

December 13 Midweek Advent Service; meal at 6:00 pm and service at 7:00 pm;

Worship Center/Gym

December 14 Atonement 2017-18 Theme Shirt Day which can be worn with

uniform bottoms; if you don’t have an ALS 17-18 theme shirt there

will be an opportunity to order in January

December 19 Box Top Due Date

December 19 Junior Girl Scouts, 7:30 am; Mr. Molin’s Religion Room (2nd Floor)

December 19 K-Gr. 8 Christmas Service, 7:00 pm; Worship Center/Gym;

STUDENTS ARRIVE TO THEIR CLASSROOMS AT 6:40 PM.

December 20 Special Christmas Chapel, 8:45 am; Worship Center/Gym followed

by Christmas parties; Early Dismissal, 11:30 am; End Quarter 2;

BEGINNING OF NO SCHOOL/CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

December 20 Final midweek dinner 6:00 pm and Advent service at 7:00 pm;

Worship Center/Gym

December 23 NO 5:00 PM SERVICE

December 24 Christmas Eve Worship at 5:00 and 11:00 pm; Worship Center/Gym;

no 8:00 and 10:30 am worship services

December 25 Christmas Day Worship at 9:00 am; Worship Center/Gym

January 4 Classes Resume

January 8 Quarter 2 Report Card Distribution (all tuition/fees accounts must be

current)

January 15 NO SCHOOL/MLK Day

January 17 School Recruitment Open House, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

January 20 Pelican Game for All Jr/Sr Basketball/Cheerleaders, 5:30 pm at

Smoothie King Arena

January 23 ALS Eat Out at Chuck E Cheese

January 24-28 Science Fair; Gym

January 28-Feb. 3 National Lutheran Schools Week

February 5 PTL Meeting, 7:00 pm; Assembly Room 2

February 8 Sports Pictures (Students in Grades 4-8 on ALS teams)

February 12-16 NO SCHOOL/Mardi Gras Holiday

February 21 Travel Day for Lutheran Regional Basketball Participants

February 22-24 Lutheran Regional Basketball Tournament at Grace Lutheran

School, Huntsville, Alabama (Sr. Basketball teams, Sr. Cheerleaders,

and Band)

February 25 Travel Day for Lutheran Regional Basketball Participants

March 10 Lutheran High School Academic Rally for Grades 1-8

March 15 End of Quarter 3

March 16 NO SCHOOL/Records Day

Sports Pelicans Night!!!!!-January 20th-6pm All Jr. and Sr. Boys and Girls Basketball Players and Cheerleaders!!! Join us for an AWESOME night of fun!! As an end of the basketball/cheerleading season event, we have arranged to go to a Pelicans game!!! ALL boys and girls teams are invited! Friends and family members are also welcome and encouraged to attend. The game is on Saturday, January 20th at 6pm. We will be meeting at the Smoothie King Center at 5:30pm. The cost of the game is $17. We had a great time 2 years ago with over 100 ALS players and families joining us-don't miss out on this night of fun!!! You will also need extra money if you would like to purchase food. A flyer/permission slip form/more info is coming out soon! Questions? Please contact Rose Schutt (churchoffice@alcs.org) In His Service, Rose Schutt Atonement Lutheran Church Secretary and Director of Christian Education Phone and Fax: (504) 887-0225 churchoffice@alcs.org

Basketball Jr. Boys and Sr. Boys practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Jr. Girls and Sr. Girls practice on Mondays and Wednesdays. Jr.’s practice until 5:00 pm and Sr.’s until 5:30 pm Coaches:

Jr. Boys – Mr. Mike Welch Sr. Boys – Mr. Chris LeBlanc Jr. Girls – Mrs. Sarah McDow Sr. Girls – Mr. Doug Molin and Mrs. Sarah McDow

Please note the following on the schedule: No girls’ games tomorrow,

Thursday, December 14 or 15 (we found out recent that ICS can’t play

this Friday, December 15).

St. John Lutheran has dropped its Jr. Boys Basketball team.

2017-2018 Basketball Schedule (change shaded 12.13.17)

Junior and Senior Girls (junior games are in italics) Jan. 5 vs. Victory Christian @ Victory Jr. Girls 4:00 Sr. Girls 5:00

Jan. 8 vs. Lycee Francais @ Atonement Jr. Girls 5:00

Jan. 8 vs. Faith @ Faith Sr. Girls 5:00

Jan. 9 vs. Arden Cahill @ Atonement Sr. Girls 4:15

Jan. 10 vs. Crescent City @ Crescent City Jr. Girls 4:00 Sr. Girls 5:00

Jan. 11 vs. Concordia @ Atonement Sr. Girls 4:00

Jan. 16-19 Junior Girls Metro League Tournament @ Atonement TBA

Jan. 18 vs. Belle Chase Academy @ Belle Chase Academy Sr. Girls 4:15

Jan. 19 vs. St. Elizabeth @ Susan Park Gymnasium Sr. Girls 4:00

Jan. 22 vs. Faith @ Faith Sr. Girls 4:00

Jan. 23-26 Sr. Girls Metro League Tournament Jan. 29 vs. St. John @ St. John Sr. Girls 4:30

Jan 30 vs. Concordia @ Concordia Sr. Girls 4:00

Feb. 6 vs. St. John @ Atonement Sr. Girls 4:30

Feb. 8-9 Sr. Girls Lutheran League Tournament @ Concordia

Feb. 22-24 Lutheran Regional Tournament @ Grace Lutheran Huntsville Alabama

Junior and Senior Boys (junior games are in italics) Dec. 18 vs. St. Francis Xavier @ Atonement Jr. Boys 4:00 Sr. Boys 5:00

Jan. 8 vs. Faith @ Faith Sr. Boys 4:00

Jan. 10 vs. Victory Christian @ Victory Christian Jr. Boys 4:00 Sr. Boys 5:00

Jan. 11 vs. Concordia @ Atonement Sr. Boys 5:00

Jan. 16 vs. Concordia @ Concordia Sr. Boys 4:00

Jan. 17 vs. Faith @ Faith Sr. boys 4:00

Jan. 22 vs. Memorial Baptist @ Atonement Jr. Boys 4:00 Sr. Boys 5:00

Jan. 25 vs. St. John @ St. John Sr. Boys 4:00

Jan. 30 vs. St. John @ St. John Sr. Boys 4:00 Jan. 29-Feb. 2 Jr. Boys Metro League Tournament Feb. 1-3 Sr. Boys Lutheran League Tournament @ Atonement TBA

Feb. 5-8 Sr. Boys Metro League Tournament @ Victory Christian TBA

Feb. 22-24 Lutheran Regional Tournament @ Grace Lutheran Huntsville Alabama

Lutheran Regional Basketball Tournament Information (Sr. Basketball Teams/Cheerleading Squad/Band) ROCKET CITY RUMBLE Dear Parents of Sr. Basketball Teams, Sr. Cheerleaders, and Band, Attached is the hotel information for the Rocket City Rumble Lutheran Regional Basketball Tournament hosted by Grace Lutheran School, Huntsville, Alabama. We will travel to Hickory on Wednesday, February 21. The tournament dates are Thursday, February 22 - Saturday, February 24. We will return home on Sunday, February 25. Remember that players, cheerleaders, band members and any other minors on the trip, are not allowed to stay in hotel rooms by themselves.

Parents do not have to attend this trip but if they can't, please make arrangements for your player/cheerleader to be under the supervision of another adult. ADULTS MUST SUPERVISE CHILDREN UNDER THEIR CARE IN THE HOTEL. I will soon distribute additional tournament information. I would like if we did at least one field trip together. Last year I felt that we needed to be more cohesive. When securing your hotel rooms, notice that you need to mention the tournament to get the tournament rate. In our Lord's service, Mr. Molin AD Grace Lutheran Church and School 3321 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 Phone: (256) 881-0553 http://www.gls-hsv.org/

Welcome to the Rocket City! We are so glad you have come to visit us in Huntsville! Below are listed some of our city’s best attractions and places of interest that you might want to visit while you are here. U.S. Space and Rocket Center One Tranquility Base, 256-837-3400, www.rocketcenter.com The pride and joy of the Rocket City is our Space and Rocket Center. There are many great exhibits about the history of space flight, real sized models of rockets, an IMAX theater and several other space themed attractions. General admission cost is $16 for kids aged 6-12 and $24 for ages 13 and up. There are also combo packs available if you would like to add an IMAX experience. There is a Daily Space Adventure field trip offered that you have to book ahead of time. For more information or to request a date, please go to: https://www.rocketcenter.com/groups/daily. Your date should be requested as soon as possible as these adventures get booked up very quickly. Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Ave., 256-880-447, www.hsvbg.org Come explore these beautiful year-round gardens. There are many different paths you can take that lead you past many different varieties of plants and flowers. There is also a butterfly house, herb garden, and aquatic garden. Children ages 3-18 are $9 and adults are $14. There is an option to schedule a guided tour. For more information about scheduling a docent-guided tour, please visit http://hsvbg.org/group-tours/. Groups must have at least ten members to qualify for the group rate. Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church St., 256-535-4350, www.hsvmuseum.org The permanent collection of the Museum is comprised of over 3,000 objects, primarily focused on 19th and 20th century American art with an emphasis on art from the Southeast. African,Asian and European art, from cultures influential on American Art, is the Museum’s secondary collecting focus. The collection holds some 400 works on paper by 20th century artists such as James McNeil Whistler, Robert Rauschenberg, and Andy Warhol. A regionally significant collection of American artists with ties to Alabama include works by William Christenberry, David Parrish and Stephen Rolfe Powell. Docent-led tours can be booked by visiting http://hsvmuseum.org/visit/tours/. Bridge Street Town Centre At the corner of Old Madison Pike and Research Park Boulevard (S.R. 225) in the heart of Cummings Research Park, and I-565 exit 14., 256-327-8400, www.bridgestreethuntsville.com Bridge Street Town Centre is the premier mixed-use lifestyle center in Huntsville, Alabama. It features over 70 upscale shops and full-service restaurants, the 210-room Westin HuntsvilleHotel, and a 14-screen Cinemark

Theater. The property also features Guest Services, a five-acre lake, carousel, train ride, walking trail and live weekend musical entertainment. Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt Looking for a fun way to learn more about Huntsville? Then take part in the Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt. Launched in 2013, the hunt is designed to show off Huntsville’s unique attractions, sights, and activities. It is a three mile walk in which you use clues to search for fourteen hidden ducks. Print off your free clue card at the website listed below and enjoy searching and learning more about the Rocket City. https://huntsvillemadisoncountycvb.uberflip.com/i/344120-lucky-duck-scavenger-hunt-clue-card Cathedral Caverns State Park 637 Cave Rd., Woodville, AL 35769, 256-728-8193, http://www.alapark.com/cathedral-caverns-state-park Located about 35 miles southeast of Huntsville, Cathedral Caverns is a huge cave with some beautiful rock formations. Its huge opening is 126 long and 25 feet wide! It also houses one of the largest stalagmites in the world! Cave tours are offered daily at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm. The cost is $8 for kids aged 5-12 and $18 for adults. The Welcome Center is open daily at 9am. School tours are also available, but must be scheduled ahead of time. For more information, visit http://www.alapark.com/cathedral-caverns-state-park-cave-tour. Yesterdays’ email (December 12) contained hotel information but that information is being updates so as was discussed at last night’s tournament meeting, please wait until we receive word from Grace, Huntsville before making reservations. Grace is checking into the situation at this time. We will keep you posted.