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Joining Jesus On His Mission
This week in PK4 the students began to explore the Nativity set toys in our room. As they were playing Mrs. Finnegan overheard Anna Schuenke praying on behalf of Jesus' mother, Mary. Anna thanked God for many of the things we see at Christmas including Christmas trees and ornaments. She had also surrounded Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus with people who had come to give "thanks." How wonderful to share the Good News of Jesus with others!
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Thank You From Delavan Food Pantry
See the letter below from the Delavan Food Pantry (14th Apostle), thanking Our Redeemer for our November/Thanksgiving food drive donations.
Food Pantry Letter
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Annual Christmas Open House at the Ritters
You are invited to the home of Pastor & Robyn Ritter on Saturday, December 7th from 2-4 pm at 200 Linden Lane, Delavan, to come and enjoy Christmas goodies and good conversation. Come for a little while or stay for the whole time. Be sure to bring the kids and an appetite for cookies! No need to RSVP, just come.
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Child Care Craft & Vendor Fair
The Our Redeemer Child Care Craft & Vendor Fair is on Saturday, December 7th from 9am-2pm in Fellowship Hall! The following is a list of just some of the vendors and great stuff we'll have:
Isagenix, Usborne Books, Color Street, L'Bri, Seroogy Candy, hand-made car seat covers, metal jewelry, Native American crafts, wood signs, crochet crafts, baked goods, a silent auction, concessions, and MORE!
We are hoping to have a great turnout and raise money for our outdoor classroom!
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Come and Celebrate the True Meaning of Christmas with Our Redeemer Lutheran School!
PK Christmas Program
Our PK classes will present their Christmas program, "Let's Dress Up for Christmas", on Sunday, December 8th during the 10:30am worship service.
Christian Day School Christmas Program
Our Kindergarten - 8th grade classes will present their Christmas program, "Away in a Mango", on Sunday, December 8th at 4pm.
Both services will be live-streamed on Facebook (go to https://www.facebook.com/ORLCSDelavan), and we will also have DVDs available to order for both the PK & CDS Christmas Worship Services. DVDs are $11 each - contact the school or church office to place your order. We will take orders through Friday, January 10th.
ATTENTION PARENTS! Doors will open at 3:30pm. Your child is allowed down to their classrooms at that time. Mrs. Penniman is asking all bell choir students (grades 5-8), band students (grades 6-8), and costumed characters to arrive at 3:00pm. Please enter through the East school door. When dressing your child, please keep in mind that it becomes very warm in the church during our service. We suggest not dressing in layers. School dress code policy does apply. There will be time for pictures afterwards. Please allow Mrs. Penniman to take the yearbook photos of each class first, then parents will be given time to take pictures of their child's class if they wish. Please meet your child in the Fellowship Hall after they have had their yearbook picture taken. Thank you! (Questions? Contact Mrs. Penniman at rpenniman@orlcs.org.)
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Advent Soup Suppers
Join us from 5-6:30pm each Wednesday in Advent for a great meal and fellowship at Our Redeemer's Advent soup suppers, and then stay for the 7pm Advent Worship Service as we begin to prepare our hearts for the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
- Child Care will host on December 11th, and will serve spaghetti and salad, plus sides and dessert.
- The CDS 8th grade class will host on December 18th, and the menu is to be determined.
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Picture Retake Day
Our school picture retake day is Thursday, December 12th at 9am. If you plan to have your picture retaken, be sure to bring your original pictures in their envelope to give to the photographer. We will also take Winter sports teams pictures on this day.
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Ladies Aid Cookie Walk
The Our Redeemer Ladies Aid Cookie Walk is on Saturday, December 14th from 8:30-10:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Choose from a huge selection of handmade cookies - $5 per dozen! (Containers will be available.)
Cookie Walk Flyer
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Christmas Break
There will be no school from Monday, December 23rd through Friday, January 3rd.
We will resume school on Monday, January 6th. Have a blessed and relaxing Christmas break!
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
The Red Cross is hosting a bloodmobile at Our Redeemer on Monday, December 23rd, from 10:45pm to 4:45pm. Give the gift of life this Christmas!
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Candy Money Due
All money from the World's Finest Chocolate class trip fundraiser is due in the school office no later than Monday, January 6th, the day we come back from Christmas break. (You may also turn in any money you have before the Christmas break.)
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ORLS Students To Sing At Milwaukee Admirals Game
On Friday, January 10th the students of Our Redeemer Lutheran School will be singing "God Bless America" prior to the 7pm Milwaukee Admirals game. This is also a fundraiser for our school. $4 of every ticket we sell comes back to us. Tickets must be purchased through the following website to be included in the fundraiser: https://fevo.me/redeemer. We hope you join us for a night of family fun!
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James S. Breytung Service Award
Attention 8th grade parents and students! Wednesday, January 15th is the deadline for submitting applications and essays for the James S. Breytung Service Award given out at every 8th grade graduation service. The $250.00 award is annually given in honor of Mr. Breytung's dedicated ministry here at Our Redeemer. The application and requirements can be found on the school website at http://orlcs.org/orlcs/servicehours/.
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2nd Semester Milk Break Money
Believe it or not, the 2nd semester is coming fast! If you did not yet pay for your child(ren)'s 2nd semester milk break, please do so no later than Friday, January 17th.
- Milk break is required for PK3 (Full-Day only), PK4, and Kindergarten (except for children with a dairy allergy/intolerance) - the cost for PK3 is $14/semester, PK4 is $21/semester, and Kindergarten is $35/semester.
- Milk break is optional for 1st-8th grade, and the cost is $35/semester.
If you are unsure if you have paid for the 2nd semester milk break, contact the school office. You can use money in your child(ren)'s hot lunch account to pay for the milk break - if you want to do this, contact the school office so we can make the transfer.
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Cold Weather Clothing
It's getting cold! Please make sure that your child(ren) are dressed appropriately for the weather, and have winter coats, hats, scarves, mittens, and boots. We go outside for recess every day, unless the weather is just too bad to allow it.
Here is Our Redeemer's recess policy as stated in the school handbook:
When the temperature or wind chill factor is below zero degrees Fahrenheit, no one is allowed outside. This is also true when it is snowing or raining heavily. On those days, Grades One through Four use the Family Life Center during the first half of noon recess; the upper grades use the Family Life Center during the second half of the noon recess. When the temperature and wind chill factor are above zero during the noon recess, all students must go outdoors except those kept in by teachers and those with written excuses from home. When outside, children will not be permitted to play in any snow unless they have waterproof boots; these are to be removed upon reentry into the building.
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Volunteer Needed
We are looking for a volunteer to work with a student one day a week for 15 or 20 minutes each time. Please contact Ms. Collins (kcollins@orlcs.org) for more information.
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We Need Teachers For Elective Classes!
Do you have a skill or passion you'd like to share with our students? We are looking for volunteers to teach elective classes to our middle school students - classes can run the gamut from cooking to gardening to photography to 3D printing to computer programming to anything that's useful, interesting, and creative. Do you have something specific you'd love to teach? Contact Kristi Collins at kcollins@orlcs.org or call the school office to talk about it!
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Support Our Redeemer With Your Holiday Shopping
It's shopping season! When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon donates a portion of your purchase price - just be sure to select Our Redeemer Lutheran Church With School as your charity. What an easy way to support our ministry!
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We Need Help With Home Basketball Games!
The Our Redeemer Lutheran School athletic department is seeking school and church member volunteers to help host home basketball games this winter. You do not need to have children in a sport to help – we welcome anyone to help out with concessions, running the scoreboard, and/or keeping the scorebook, and will teach you what you need to know! If you would like to offer your time and efforts, please click the link below for dates and times to sign up. Thank you!
Basketball Volunteer Signup
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This Week in Sports
You can also view the full school/sports calendar at http://orlcs.org/orlcs/school-calendar. Check this calendar often for updates - our sports schedule is subject to frequent change!
If you need directions to a sporting event that is not being held at Our Redeemer, use this link, which gives addresses and Google Maps links for each location: Sporting Event Locations
We need lots of help during basketball season! Use the following link to sign up to help with concessions, running the scoreboard, and/or keeping the scorebook. Feel free to sign up for multiple shifts in a row. If you've never done scorebook/scoreboard before, we will train you. It's super easy! Sign up early to get your desired spots at: https://signup.com/go/GdxsOjy
Thursday, December 5
4:15pm - Girls B @ St. Francis (LG Youth Camp)
5:15pm - Boys B @ St. Francis (LG Youth Camp)
6:15pm - Girls A @ St. Francis (LG Youth Camp)
7:15pm - Boys A @ St. Francis (LG Youth Camp)
Friday, December 6
6pm - Boys A Practice
Saturday, December 7
No Sports Events
Sunday, December 8
No Sports Events
Monday, December 9
4:30pm - Boys B Practice
6pm - Girls Practice
7pm - Boys A Practice
Tuesday, December 10
4pm - Girls B @ Delavan Christian School
5pm - Boys B @ Delavan Christian School
6pm - Girls A @ Delavan Christian School
7pm - Boys A @ Delavan Christian School
Wednesday, December 11
4:30pm - Boys B Practice
6pm - Girls Practice
7pm - Boys A Practice
Thursday, December 12
4pm - Girls B vs. St. Andrews (HOME)
5pm - Boys B vs. St. Andrews (HOME)
6pm - Girls A vs. St. Andrews (HOME)
7pm - Boys A vs. St. Andrews (HOME)
Friday, December 13
6pm - Boys A Practice
Saturday, December 14
No Sports Events
Sunday, December 15
No Sports Events
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Upcoming Field Trips
The following field trips are planned for December, January, & February. If you would like to drive/chaperone for a field trip, you must have a background check and driver's form on file before we can add you to the list. Contact the school office if you are unsure if you have these things on file.
For a background check, visit Protect My Ministry. There is a cost of $9, and the background check is good for three (3) years. Click the following link for a driver's form:Certified Driver's Form. (You will need to bring your driver's license and proof of insurance to show in the school office.)
*If there is a cost listed for a field trip, this cost is only for drivers/chaperones; Our Redeemer students are already paid for.
Tuesday, December 10th
Mrs. Wallen's 1st grade class and Miss Hillman's 2nd grade class will go to the Christmas Program at Good Shepherd in Watertown, WI. We will depart at 8:30am and return at 1pm. Drivers are needed.
Thursday, December 19th
Miss Hillman's 2nd grade class will go to Miss Hillman's house to decorate Christmas cookies. We will depart at 12:30pm and return at 3pm. We are walking.
Friday, December 20th
Miss Kramer's 3rd/4th grade class, Mrs. King-Hummel's 5th/6th grade class and Mr. Kolander's 7th/8th grade class will go to a Christmas movie. We will depart at 11am and return at 3:15pm. We will be taking a bus - we need one more 3rd/4th grade chaperone.
January TBD
Mrs. Finnegan's PK4 class will go to the music room at Delavan-Darien High School. Departure/return times are TBD. Drivers are needed.
Friday, January 31st
Miss Kramer's 3rd/4th grade class will go to see "Sweet Chariot" at the Young Auditorium (UW-Whitewater). We will depart at 9am and return at 12pm. Drivers are needed - the cost is $7.
February TBD
Mrs. Finnegan's PK4 class will go to Piggly Wiggly. We will depart at 8:45am and return at 11:15am. Drivers are needed.
Thursday, February 13th
Mrs. King-Hummel's 5th/6th grade class and Mr. Kolander's 7th/8th grade class will go to the PAC in Milwaukee to see "A Wrinkle in Time." We will depart at 8:30am and return at 2:30pm. We will be taking a bus - we need one 5th/6th grade chaperone and one 7th/8th grade chaperone.
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Upcoming Musical Performances
The following musical performances are scheduled for December, January, & February. Please plan to attend those happening during worship services, or volunteer to drive for those going to local care facilities. (Contact Mrs. Penniman at rpenniman@orlcs.org if you can drive.)
Sunday, December 8th
The PK classes will present their Christmas worship program, "Let's Dress Up for Christmas," during the 10:30 worship service, and the Christian Day School (Kindergarten - 8th grade) will present their Christmas worship program, "Away In A Mango," at 4pm in the sanctuary. (See the article at the beginning of this newsletter for details.)
Wednesday, December 11th
Alleluia Bells will play at the Advent worship service (7pm).
Wednesday, December 18th
Celebration Bells will play at the Advent worship service (7pm).
Friday, January 17th
Kindergarten will sing at DHC/Willowfield. We will depart at 10am and return at 10:45am.
Sunday, January 19th
Gabriel's Choir will sing and Celebration Bells will play at both worship services.
Sunday, January 26th
The Cherub Choir (K-2) and the Hallelujah Choir (3-5) will sing at both worship services.
Friday, January 31st
5th grade will sing at Golden Years. We will depart at 1pm and return at 2pm.
Sunday, February 2nd
Jubilate Bells will play at both worship services.
Sunday, February 9th
PK will sing at the 8am worship service, and the Cherub Choir (K-2) will sing at the 10:30am worship service.
Friday, February 14th
3rd/4th grade will sing at Ridgestone. We will depart at 1:15pm and return at 2pm.
Sunday, February 16th
Alleluia Bells will play at both worship services.
Friday, February 28th
2nd grade will sing at Vintage on the Ponds. We will depart at 1:30pm and return at 2:15pm.
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Sunday School for Sunday, December 8th
This week in Kingdom Kids, the lesson, "Peter Denies Jesus", comes from Luke 22:54-62. The main point of the lesson is that we show we love God by making right choices. All children ages PK3 - 5th grade are encouraged to join us in the Family Life Center at 9:15am.
This week in F.B.I. the lesson is "An Angel Appears to Joseph." Thank you to the Murphy family for providing snacks! All children ages 6th-8th grade are welcome - we meet in Room 117 at 9:15am.
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Scrip News for Sunday, December 8th
Only 2 shopping opportunities left to purchase gift cards for Christmas! Stop by the Our Redeemer Scrip program table in the Fellowship Hall and check out our inventory, or place an order and have your Christmas shopping complete! Every order earns FREE money for our church!! Thanks for your great support this Christmas season! Questions? Contact Mary and Matt Barta at orscrip@gmail.com or 262-903-4348.
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Chapel Offerings
Our chapel offerings for December will go to Toys for Tots.
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Get Emergency Notifications
When school is closed for inclement weather, or when there are any school-related emergencies, we will send out a text message. If you would like to receive these texts, send the message @bbbfdb to the number 81010. *If you already signed up last year, you do not need to do so again.
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Website Links
The following are links to important school-related websites. Please bookmark and become familiar with them.
ORLS Home Page - http://orlcs.org/orlcs/school/
TADS (Admissions, Enrollment, & Tuition Management) - https://secure.tads.com/
TADS Educate (Attendance, Grades, & Hot Lunch Account Management) - https://educate.tads.com
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Calendar Links
The following are links to our online school-related calendars. The School/Sports calendar can and does change - please bookmark it and check them often for updates.
School & Sports Calendar (This is now both school and sports events combined!)
Hot Lunch Calendar (December) *This is not a live, changing calendar
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Extra Stuff
The following are additional events, articles, etc. that are not directly related to school at Our Redeemer, but that you might find interesting.
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Camp LuWiSiMo has released its Fall 2019 newsletter, linked below for you.
LuWiSiMo News
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The Lutheran A Capella Choir will be holding its Christmas concert on two separate dates - Friday, December 6th at 7:30pm, and Sunday, December 8th at 3pm. See the flyer below for details!
Lutheran A Capella Choir Christmas Concerts
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Camp LuWiSiMo will hold it's Kid's Christmas camp from Friday, December 6th - Sunday, December 8th. For kids this is a weekend of fun and learning about the real meaning of Christmas (and for parents a weekend of rest and relaxation before the holidays)!
Camp LuWiSiMo Kid's Christmas
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St. Andrews School is having its St. Nick's Breakfast & Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, December 8th from 8am to noon. Come and enjoy the food, crafts, silent auction, and raffle! See the flyer below for details and ticket prices.
St. Nick's Breakfast & Holiday Bazaar
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Is your child too young to play on the school basketball team, but would still love to participate in a group basketball program? Sign up for Little Dribblers! These programs are for children ages 4 through 4th grade, and there are multiple age groups so that the kids will play with others close to their age. The program will run in January and February, and your registration form is due by January 3rd, 2020.
Little Dribblers Information & Registration Form
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Attention 8th graders! DDHS is offering free opportunities to take a practice ACT exam on the following two Saturdays - Feb. 1st & Feb. 22nd - beginning at 7:45am and concluding somewhere close to noon. This is at no cost to our students; however, students must contact either Mary Beth Waychoff (mwaychoff@ddschools.org) or Matt Hadlock (mhadlock@ddschools.org) to register.
Free ACT Exams Flyer
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