WEDNESDAY WORD

Volume 52, Issue 17 ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL December 11, 2019 www.alcs.org

2019-20 Theme

into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the

whole creation.

Mark 16:1Principal’s Notes:

We have a family in need due to a very serious medical condition. To assist them, as the ALS

family has always been a blessing to others in these types of situations, we will have a Saints

dress down day next Monday, December 16. The Saints are featured on the national stage

with Monday Night Football so we can cheer them on with Saints clothes and assist this

family with free will donations. Please see the details below. Thanks in advance for your help

and support.

Reenrollment for the 2020-21 term continues through January 15, 2020. All enrollment forms

can be found on the alcs.org web site. We with this process as we build towards the 2020-21

school term. Our current theme “Go into the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole

creation,” Mark 16:25, captures the importance of full time Christian education to train and

equip our students with God’s Word daily. As they grow into maturity in Christ, they will be able

to witness in both word and deed for our Lord. Many of the parochial high schools have

remarked that our graduates/former students are not only well-trained academically but more

importantly bring with them a knowledge of God’s Word that surpasses most other students.

Middle School Exam Schedule Semester 1 2019

Thursday Dec. 12

10:20-12:00

Exam 1: Grade 6 Grammar; Grade 7 Math, Grade 8 Math

Friday Dec. 13

8:45-10:00

Exam 2: Grade 6 Social Studies; Grade 7 Science

10:20-12:00

Exam 3: Grade 6 Math; Grade 7 Grammar; Grade 8 Science

Monday Dec. 16

8:45-10:00

Exam 4: Grade 6 Science; Grade 7 Social Studies; Grade 8 English 1

10:20-12:00

Exam 5: Grade 6 Reading; Grade 7 Reading; Grade 8 Social Studies

OUR ANNUAL PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS CHAPEL SERVICE IS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 AT 8:45 AM IN THE WORSHIP CENTER/GYM.

All are invited to worship with us!

ANNUAL K-GR. 8 CHRISTMAS WORSHIP:

An Angel Appeared to Them

The annual school Christmas worship (Kindergarten – Grade 8) An Angel

Appeared to Them is Thursday, 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.

• ALL SCHOOL PROGRAMS WILL CLOSE NE XT FRIDAY,

DEC EMBER 20 AT 11:30 AM. CLASSES RESUME ON MONDAY,

JANUARY 6. MER R Y CHRISTMAS AND BLESSINGS ON YOUR

2020 !

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 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 or email dmolin@alcs.org. Thanks.

Advent and Christmas

Worship Opportunities 2019

Wednesday 12/11/19 – Second Midweek Advent Service

(Dinner at 6, Service at 7) in the GYM

Saturday 12/14/19 (5 p.m)– Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday 12/15/19 (8am & 10:30am)-Third Sunday of Advent

Wednesday 12/18/19– Third Midweek Advent Service

(Dinner at 6, Service at 7) in the GYM

Saturday 12/21/19 (5 p.m)– Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sunday 12/22/19 (8 & 10:30am)-Fourth Sunday of Advent

Tuesday 12/24/19 (5 and 11pm)– Christmas Eve

Wednesday 12/25/19–Merry Christmas! (No Service)

Saturday 12/28/19 (5 p.m)-First Sunday after Christmas

Sunday 12/29/19 (8 & 10:30am)-First Sunday After Christmas

Principal; Staff Christmas Gifts

It takes many dedicated individuals working

together to make the school year special

for our children. This is our opportunity to say

thank you in a tangible way. The

monies collected will be pooled and then

allotted to the individual-- principal, support

staff members, and non-homeroom

teachers (approx. 20 individuals).

Homeroom teachers are NOT included in this

collection; the homeroom parent collects

teacher gifts.

Due: Thursday December 19

Please send cash or check made out to cash.

Please return to School Office.

Any questions call Lauren Lewis, PTL 1st Vice- President –

504-333-1553 or email laurenwlew@gmail.com.

Choir

CrusaderPerformance Schedule

2019-2020

Date Event Call time/location

December 19 School Christmas Service arrive with class

December 19 Musical announced at end of day

January 13-15 Auditions Music room

January 21-22 Callbacks Music room

January 22 Chapel 8:30 A.M. gym

January 26 Church 10 A.M. in the gym

March 6-8 Choir Retreat at Bayou Segnette

State Park

leave at 3 pm

March 23-26 Tech week ----

March 27-29 Musical performances ----

April 10 Good Friday 6:30 P.M. gym

May 3 Confirmation service 10 A.M. in the gym

May 22 Festival of Music chapel

8th graders are expected to attend

8:30 P.M. in the

gym Musical schedule

A full musical schedule will be released at the beginning of the second semester. We

will begin after school practices on February 17. You can find the most important

dates above, i.e. auditions, tech week, musical weekend.

Choir Outfits

Church Services/Formal Events: White and black in any combination. Boys may

wear a colored tie if they wish. Shoes can be any style, but they must be black.

Chapel: Choir t-shirt worn with the rest of the regular uniform.

Casual events: Black pants or black jeans, belt, choir t-shirt, dark socks and

shoes.

Winter events: Choir sweatshirts may be worn.

Please email me with any questions or if your child is unable attend a performance or

rehearsal.

Mr. Evan Arceneaux | earceneaux@alcs.org | 504-256-2363

2nd Quarter Safety Patrol

Week of Dec. 9-13 Week of Dec. 16-20

Autumn Sundquist Emily Wilson

Rebecca Vindel Grace Wilson

Tori Von Dullen Elizabeth Herbert

Giavanna Tillman Amir Sahli

Analise Weisler Badr Sahli

Jayline Williams

Rachel Flores

Lunch

11 12 13 Eggs, Pancakes & Sausage Spaghetti & Meatsauce Hamburger

Biscuits (Jelly&Butter) Spring Salad

Teddy Grahams

Early June Peas

Spring SaladSoft Roll

Jello

French Fries Lettuce/Tomato

Pudding

Sandwich Option: Ham Sandwich Option: Ham

Spring SaladTeddy Grahams Sandwich Option: Ham Spring SaladPudding Spring SaladJello

Salad Option: Kids Club Salad Salad Option: Kids Club Salad Teddy Grahams

Milk, Bottled Water, or Juice

Salad Option: Kids Club Salad Pudding

Milk, Bottled Water, or Juice

Jello

Milk, Bottled Water, or Juice

16 17 18 Fried Chicken Tenders Cheese Pizza Chicken Patty Sandwich

Broccoli Rice Soft Roll Goldfish

Buttered Corn Fruit Cup

French Fries Soft

Roll Teddy Grahams

Sandwich Option: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Option: Grilled Cheese

GoldfishSpring Salad Spring SaladFruit Cup Sandwich Option: Grilled Cheese

Teddy GrahamSpring Salad s Salad Option: Kids Club Salad Salad Option: Kids Club Salad

Goldfish

Milk, Bottled Water, or Juice

Fruit Cup

Milk, Bottled Water, or Juice

Salad Option: Kids Club Salad Teddy Grahams

Milk, Bottled Water, or Juice

ANNOUNCEMENTS

All 6th-8th Graders and Friends!!!

Save the Date!

Jr.High Youth Event at SKYZONE

Sunday, December 15th

5pm-7pm for an evening of FUN!!

dinner first at ALCS at 5pm-

then we have a 60 MIN jump session-6pm-7pm

MEET AT Atonement, PICK UP AT SKYZONE!

Friends are welcome!

The cost of this event is $20 which covers the cost of your jump time, socks, and dinner.

Space is limited, RSVP TODAY!!

To reserve your spot, fill out this form and turn in your $20 to Rose Schutt-

an official waiver from SkyZone also needs to be filled out!

Questions?? Email Rose at churchoffice@alcs.org

There are TWO upcoming opportunities for you to give blood at ALCS!

Save the Date: December 28th from 9am-1pm or

January 25th from 10am-1pm

Our goal is to have 40 people able to give at each drive. Please talk with your family and friends about this awesome way you can impact a life

and make a difference.

More details coming soon!

Mission trips are an AMAZING way to share the love of Christ! This summer 2020, students in 8th-12th grade will have an opportunity to serve on a short term mission trip. We will be heading to Panama City, FL and serving families who were devastated by Hurricane Michael. Partnering with "TEAMeffort youth group mission trips" for an experience of a lifetime! Here is some basic information: When: July 12th-July 18th Cost: $359 {$100.oo deposit due by January 1st, 2020} -This covers the cost of food/lodging during our week of serving Who: Any 8th-12th grader [to attend as a student, you must be between the ages of 12-18] Adult Chaperones: Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to attend as a chaperone Where: Panama City, FL ***Friends are welcome-you do not need to be an Atonement church/school family! We will be joining a group of about 200 other students-it is going to be AWESOME! Atonement has 15 spots reserved! Reserve your spot today!!! Click HERE to check out a schedule of the week and a packing list. If you have any questions or would like to attend as a participant or chaperone, please contact me!

Looking forward to serving along-side you!!

In His Service, Rose Schutt Atonement Lutheran Church Secretary and Director of Christian Education Phone and Fax: (504) 887-0225 churchoffice@alcs.org

Prayers

Sharon Jamrik prayers of healing-recently had knee replacement surgery, currently has an infection Diedre Clark prayers of comfort and peace during her current situation Family of Nancy Holmes prayers of peace as her family and friends mourn her passing Rob Costelloe prayers of healing-recently suffered a stroke Family of Joe Heintz prayers of peace as his family and friends mourn his passing Ray Roberts prayers of thanksgiving for successful surgery, prayers for continued healing Gina Geraci prayers of healing from surgery

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 12, 13, 16 Semester 1 Final Exams, Grades 6-8

December 16 Saints Day Dress Down to benefit an ALS family with medical expenses

(SEE ABOVE)

December 18 Annual Preschool Christmas Chapel, 8:45 am; Worship Center/Gym

December 18 Grades 4-5 Girl Scouts, 3:30-4:30 pm; Grade 4 Room

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

Crusader Choir sings; students in classrooms at 6:40 pm; see above for

dress code and specific details

December 19 Musical announced at the end of the day

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

December 20

December 28 Blood Drive, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

January 6 Classes Resume

January 7 Quarter 2 Report Card Distribution

January 10 Jr. High Dance

January 13-15 Musical Auditions in the Music Room

January 14 Spirit Night

January 15 Recruitment Open House with 2020-21 Open Enrollment Beginning

January 16 Burgers and Basketball

January 20 NO SCHOOL/MLK Day

January 21-22 Musical Callbacks

January 22 Crusader Choir sings for 10:30 am worship (be in the Gym/Worship

Center at 10:00 am)

January 22 Grades 4-5 Girl Scouts, 3:30-4:30 pm; Grade 4 Room

January 25 Blood Drive 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

January 26 Crusader Choir sings for 10:30 am worship (be in the Gym/Worship

Center at 10:00 am)

January 26-Febrary 1 National Lutheran Schools Week (NLSW)

February 7 Group/Sports Picture Day

February 12 Travel Day for Lutheran Regional Basketball Tournament, Knoxville, TN

February 12 Grades 4-5 Girl Scouts, 3:30-4:30 pm; Gr. 4 Room (change from Feb. 19)

February 13-15 Lutheran Regional Basketball Tournament, 1st Lutheran School,

Knoxville, TN

EARLY DISMISSAL 11:30 AM; ALL SCHOOL PROGRAMS CLOSE AT 11:30

AM for the Christmas Holidays ; end of Quarter 2

February 16 Travel Day for Lutheran Regional Basketball Tournament, Knoxville, TN

February 24-28 NO SCHOOL/Mardi Gras Holiday

March 6-9 Crusader Choir Retreat at Bayou Segnette State Park; 3:00 pm

departure

March 13 Early Dismissal, 12:00 pm, Records Day; End of Quarter 3

March 25 Grades 4-5 Girl Scouts, 3:30-4:30 pm; Grade 4 Room

March 23 Quarter 3 Report Card Distribution

March 23-26 Musical Tech Week

March 27-29 Musical Performances

April 2-9 PTL Book Fair

April 3 NO SCHOOL/Parent Teacher Conference Day

April 9 Special Person/Grandparent Day; 12:00 pm Dismissal; ALL SCHOOL

PROGRAMS CLOSE FOR EASTER BREAK

April 14 Classes Resume

April 22 Grades 4-5 Girl Scouts, 3:30-4:30 pm; Grade 4 Room

April 23-25 Grade 8 Camp out

May 1 Kindergarten Graduation Picture Day

May 3 Confirmation Service 10:30 am; Crusader Choir sings and should be in

the Gym/Worship Center at 10:00 am

May 8 Sports Banquet, 6:30 pm; Gym

May 13 Grades 4-5 Girl Scouts, 3:30-4:30 pm; Grade 4 Room

May 15 Last Day Grade 8; Grade 8 Dismisses at 11:30 am

May 16 Grade 8 Graduation, 2:00 pm; Gym/Worship Center

May 19 Closing Program Preschool 9:00 am Gym/Worship Center; Last Day of

Preschool

May 21 Closing Program Kindergarten 9:00 am Gym/Worship Center; Last Day

of Kindergarten

May 22 Grades 1-7 Last Day; Dismissal at 11:30 am; Closing Chapel, 8:45 am

with Crusader Choir singing and should be in the Gym/Worship Center

at 8:30 am

Sports News

• First Lutheran School in Knoxville, Tennessee, will host the 2020 Regional

Lutheran Tournament, Thursday, February 13- Saturday, February 15,

2020. Travel dates will be Wednesday, February 12 and Sunday, February

16.

Basketball Practice as follows (this may change) after school until 5:00 (5:30 pm

for junior boys) pm:

Mondays and Thursdays: Sr. Boys

Mondays and Fridays: Jr. Boys

Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Jr. and Sr. Girls

Cheerleader Practice:

Fridays after school until 5:00 pm Jr/Sr.

2019-2020 Basketball Schedule Update 12.04.19

Date Opponent Team Time Place

Dec. 11 Crescent City Jr. Boys 4:00 Atonement

Dec. 11 Crescent City Sr. Boys 5:00 Atonement

Dec. 16 Victory Jr. Boys 4:15 Atonement

Dec. 16 Victory Sr. Boys 5:15 Atonement

Dec. 17 Crescent City Sr. Girls

Sr. Girls depart dressed out from the lobby at 3:30

4:15 Crescent C.

Dec. 17 Bishop McManus Jr. Boys

Jr. Boys depart dressed out from the lobby at 3:00

4:00 Bishop Mc.

Dec. 17 Bishop McManus Sr. Boys 5:00 Bishop Mc.

Dec. 18 Concordia Jr. Girls 4:30 Concordia

Dec. 18 Concordia Sr. Girls 5:30 CANCELED

Jan. 7 Arden Cahill

(moved from December 12)

Sr. Boys 4:15 Arden Cahill

Jan. 8 St. John Jr. Boys 4:15 St. John

Jan. 8 St. John Sr. Boys 5:15 St. John

Jan. 8 Concordia Jr. Girls 4:15 Concordia

Jan. 8 Concordia Sr. Girls 5:15 CANCELLED

Jan. 9 St. Rita Sr. Girls 4:00 Atonement

Jan. 13 Faith Sr. Boys 4:00 Faith

Jan. 13 Memorial Sr. Girls 4:00 Atonement

Jan. 14 Arden Cahill Sr. Boys 4:15 Atonement

Jan. 16 St. John Jr. Boys 4:15 Atonement

Jan. 16 St. John Sr. Boys 5:15 Atonement

Jan. 14-16 Jr. Boys Metro League Tournament TBA Victory

Jan. 14-16 Jr. Girls Metro League Tournament TBA Atonement

Jan. 21 Faith Sr. Boys 4:00 Faith

Jan. 23 Concordia Jr. Boys 4:30 Concordia

Jan. 23 Concordia Sr. Boys 5:30 Concordia

Jan. 21-23 Sr. Girls Metro League Tournament TBA Atonement

Jan. 25(Sat.) Faith Jr. Girls 9:30 Faith

Jan. 25(Sat.) Faith Sr. Girls

Jr. and Sr. Girls moved from January 11

10:30 Faith

Jan. 28-30 Sr. Boys Metro League Tournament TBA Victory

Jan. 30 Faith Jr. Girls 4:00 Atonement

Jan. 30 Faith Sr. Girls 5:00 Atonement

Feb. 5 St. John Jr. Girls 4:15 St. John

Feb. 5 St. John Sr. Girls 5:15 St. John

Feb. 7-8 Sr. Boys and Girls Lutheran League Tournament St. John

Feb. 12-15 Lutheran Region Tournament

All players are responsible for rides to and from games

Knoxville TN