September 23, 2008

Year 59 Issue 7

 

 

 

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

Sunday Worship Invitation

Join us as Pastor Mark continues his sermon series, Reframing Your World View.  What is your view of life? Does it match God’s point of view?  Pastor Mark discusses how we can discover more fully God’s view of our lives. Here are the titles: 

 

  • 9/28      What is the Solution to All the Pollution? 

 

 8:30 am service     Traditional hymns and organ accompaniment

10:00 am service    Contemporary style, Kids’ Connection, nursery care

 

Chapel on Wednesdays

 

*  Offering envelopes
  • September 24, Wednesday at 8:35 a.m. 
  • Leading:  Pastor Mark Beyer      
  • Top sellers, class standings and magazine drive results will be announced

 

Although offering envelopes are no longer sent home with the Eagle Express, Chapel offerings are still collected in the classroom.  Offering is brought collectively to Chapel services.  The offerings are used to help fund shipping expenses for Operation Christmas Child. 

 

Pastor’s Orientation Meetings

 

Have you been thinking about becoming a member of this congregation?  Are you curious about the benefits and commitments of church membership?  Do you want to understand what the Lutheran Church teaches?  Pastor Mark will address all of these issues at orientation sessions on September 30 and October 7 at 7 p.m. in the church.  For more information or to sign up, please contact Pastor Mark or the office.

 

First Communion

 

There is still time.  First communion instruction for parents and 6th grade students and older will take place this Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7pm in the library.  Please advise Pastor Mark or April if your child would like to participate. 

 

 

SCHOOL INFORMATION

 

Daycare Billing Clarification

 

Students will be charged for morning daycare from the time they arrive until 8:10 a.m. when they are dismissed to class.  Students arriving between 8:00 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. are not charged.  After school daycare students are charged from 3:00 p.m. until they are picked up by their parents.  Students that are picked up by 3:15 p.m. are not charged.  If your child is involved in an on campus after school activity, there is no charge during the time they are participating in said activity (i.e. SOAR class, orchestra, sports). 

 

Discount for

Tuition Paid in Full   

The Board for Parish Education has approved a 5% discount to all who pay their annual tuition in full.  Please contact Kari Brogdin by Sept. 30, 2008 to determine the amount remaining.  A credit will be applied to the accounts of families who have already paid their annual tuition.  

 

Free Dress with Weepul

Wear your weepul on Friday, Sept. 26 for free dress day.  Parents, please ensure modest attire and closed toe shoes during this time (no tank tops, torn clothes, mid-driffs, etc.).  Weepuls were awarded to students for magazine sales. 

 

Family Movie Night

Thanks for making our Family Movie Night a great success!  Parents and kids alike enjoyed a free night of movie fun and fellowship!   Be on the look out for future activities. 

 

Golf Tournament

The second annual Eagle Golf Tournament is set for Friday, October 17 at 12:30 p.m.  Please note STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT NOON.  Stop by the office for a registration form.  Questions?  Contact Tiffany Bohman at 630-9704. 

 

Fall Break

Plan ahead!  School will not be in session October 20-31.  We dismiss at noon on Friday, October 17 for our second annual Golf Tournament.  Holiday camp will be open each day.  This camp is open to St. John’s students and the community also.  Registration forms will be sent home in the next Eagle Express.   

 

Volleyball Games

 

Go St. John’s!  We have two volleyball teams this year!  Come out and cheer our Eagles on!  Games take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Colonia Gym, 195 N. Marquita Street, Oxnard.  Games dates are: 

 

Team Blue B-1 Division Tuesdays:                    Team White B-2 Division Thursdays: 

  • Sept. 23 at 6:00 p.m.                                     Sept. 25 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 30 at 7:00 p.m.                                     Oct.  2 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Oct.  7 at 7:00 p.m                                         Oct.  9 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Oct. 14 at 6:00 p.m.                                       Oct. 16 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Oct. 21 Bye                                                    Oct. 23 Bye  
  • Oct. 28 at 5:00 p.m.                                       Oct. 30 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Nov. 4  at 5:00 p.m.                                       Nov. 6 at 5:00 p.m.

 

Student Council

Each class (grades 5-8) elects representatives to be part of student council.  Please extend your congratulations to our 2008-2009 student council members: 

 

President:  Musa Bassey, grade 7

Vice President:  Gage McKinney, grade 5

Treasurer:  Sandy Gregory, grade 7

Secretary:  Heidi Alhabash, grade 6

 

Sierra Moore, grade 5; Derek Ducharme, grade 6

Joshua Hazen and Jacob Norman, grade 8

 

 agles SOAR Classes

Be sure to remind your student to attend their SOAR classes. 

 

· Soccer Camp, K-5, Mondays, 3:15pm to 4:15pm, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13

· Reptile Discovery, K-8, Thursdays, 3:15pm to 4:15pm, Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16

           

S.O.A.R. co-directors, Margaret Reifer 340-8539 or Heidi Trottno 276-8056

 

Spirit Store Hours

 

 
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. 

 

Attention all hungry students and parents:   Our student store serves healthy, tasty treats thanks to Lorin George, nutritionist.  Snack prices range from $.25 - $.50 cents for many of our fruit and homemade dessert offerings, as well as bottled water and 100% juice boxes.  The hot entrees start at $.50 cents for our mini bean and cheese burritos; peaking at $1.50 for pizza, pasta bake, meatball subs, and our “world-renown” smoothies.  Nothing is priced over $1.50 so come on in and bring your appetite!  We have a full supply of gently used uniform pieces for sale at greatly reduced prices.  New Christian t-shirts, sweatshirts and PE clothes, along with lots of fun spirit items can be found in our store – so come on in!

 

Hot Lunch News

 

Order hot lunch for your child(ren) and support a good cause.  Shamsi’s Deli will make a 20% donation for all Monday & Wednesday hot lunch orders for the month of September in support of Relay for Life.  Hot lunch order forms are attached.  Contact Tiffany Bohman at 604-4848.  

 

Carpooling

Let’s carpool from Pt. Mugu.  Please call Amy Butt at (361) 834-5568 or (805) 283-4444. 

 

 

 

SUPPORT AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

 

Families are REQUIRED to contribute 20 hours of volunteer work at St. John’s or pay $20 for each hour not completed.  An ADDITIONAL 2 HOURS are REQUIRED towards the carnival or pay $100 for each hour not completed.  Any additional hours worked at the Carnival may be used toward fulfilling your 20 Service Hour Requirement.  Just a reminder that YOU need to log your service hours in the service hour log book in the office, including carnival hours.   

 

St. John’s Choir

 

All school parents and high school students are welcome to join us for fun, energy-packed, music making to the Lord.  Come join St. John’s Choir on Thursday nights in the church.  No music experience is required, just a heart for praising the Lord.  Questions?  Contact Gary Henricksen at 216-8511 or ghenricksen@stjohnsoxnard.com. 

 

Handbells

Ring a joyful song to the Lord!  Any high school students to adults are welcome to join our Handbells Music Ministry.  We will meet on Thursdays at 5:35 p.m. in the church beginning October 2.  Interested?  Contact Barbara Henricksen at 340-9794. 

 

Garden Donations

Garden donations of trellises, stakes, and a wheelbarrow would be of great help to keep our student garden going strong.  You can earn service hours for donating these items.  Contact Tiffany at 630-9704. 

 

Magazine Drive

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!  Although the Magazine Drive has come to an end, you can still place orders on line at qsp.com.  Prizes are only given out during our magazine drive, but our school does receive 40% of the sales anytime during the year. Mark your calendars for: 

 

  • Bubblemania assembly on October 17 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Top sellers and top classroom sales will be announced at chapel this Wednesday.  
  • Lazer Star field trip for qualified students on Friday, October 3.

 

Hot Lunch Helpers

 

In order to make this program work, we need 3-4 volunteers willing to serve food on Mondays and Wednesdays, from approximately 11-1:15.  You can earn service hours!  Contact Tiffany Bohman at 604-4848. 

 

Student Store Helpers

We are looking for 8-10 volunteers to commit 1-2 afternoons a month to work the store.  The store is open from 2:30-4:00 p.m .on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  The work is simple, involving some easy prep of food items, supervising our student volunteers, serving food and collecting money.  If you can commit a few hours a month to this great project, please call Tiffany at 604-4848. 

 

Eagle Care Helpers & Noon Aides

 

You can earn service hours while spending time with your kids and fulfilling a need.  How?  Become a noon-aide or help out after school in Eagle Care.  Adult leaders are needed to help supervise the lunch hour from 12:00-1:00.  This position would include helping to supervise children at the lunch table and in the field for recess.  If you have a love for children and a spare hour now and then, come and join our team.  We will work around your schedule.  Please contact Mr. K, Principal, 983-0330, ext. 15 or Linda, Eagle Care Director, 200-8097, if you can help. 

 

Relay for Life

 

We are looking for team members, donations, as well as walkers during the entire 24 hours, September 27 & 28.  This event helps raise awareness for cancer.  St. John's has a team called the Screaming Eagles.    Sign up sheets are in the office.  Questions?  Call Tammy Bauer at 485-4028 or Cindy Terrell at 485-3202. 

 

Kids’ Connection

Join our Kids’ Connection Sunday School program!  Come lead our young children and help them learn more about Jesus!  You choose where you want to serve:  games, crafts, or lesson.  You can earn service hours.  All lessons are prepared for you.  Time commitment is as little as once every 4-6 weeks or as often as you would like.  Talk to April ASAP 983-0330 x13 or alehman@stjohnsoxnard.com.

 

Kids’ Connection Jr.

We are looking for gentle, kind, and loving people who would like to serve in our Kids' Connection Jr. Program.  The ages of the children are 4 years old & potty trained and Kindergarteners.  All lessons and materials are provided for you.  We currently do not have a lead teacher for this class.  Talk to April if you are interested.  alehman@stjohnsoxnard.com or 983-033 x13. 

 

 

Rescue Mission

 

The Youth (Teen Connection/ATTIC) serves at the Rescue Mission the first Thursday of every month from 5 to 7:20pm.  The next Rescue Mission trip will be Thursday, October 2, from 5-7:20pm.  Sign up with April to save your spot.  We can only take 15 people.