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Joining Jesus On His Mission
This past Saturday Mrs. Wallen, the organizer of our Happy Birthday Jesus party, had to attend a family event that came up. She had already planned, publicized, and organized the Happy Birthday Jesus party. Four of our dedicated teachers stepped in to help Mrs. Wallen and gave up their Saturday morning to make sure the children had their birthday party to celebrate Jesus AND Mrs. Wallen got to attend her family event. Thank you teachers for Joining Jesus on His Mission - we are blessed by you!
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Exploration Celebration
Parents, two weeks ago you were sent an email explaining/introducing this year's science fair/exploration celebration in March. Please read over this email again - it is included as a link below. Students are very excited about this and already starting to plan!
Exploration Celebration
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Ugly Sweater Day
Friday, December 20th will be Ugly Sweater Day at Our Redeemer Lutheran School!
Bring out your best worst Christmas sweater for our last day of school in 2019!
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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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Christmas & New Year Worship Opportunities
There are several opportunities for worship over our Christmas & New Year break!
- Christmas Eve Worship Services - There are two worship services on Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24th) - one at 5pm, and a candlelight service at 11pm.
- Christmas Day Worship Service - There is one worship service on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25th) at 9am.
- New Year's Eve Worship Service - There is one worship service on New Year's Eve (Tuesday, January 31st) at 7pm.
Please join us as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and welcome in the new year!
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
The Red Cross is hosting a bloodmobile at Our Redeemer on Monday, December 23rd, from 10:45am to 4:45pm. Give the gift of life this Christmas!
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Skiing Registration Due Soon!
If you are planning to ski with Our Redeemer's after-school skiing group at Grand Geneva, you must register online by no later than December 27th!
This is a new process for Grand Geneva, where you will complete all paperwork and waivers online through Grand Geneva's website. If you have not already done this, see the instructions below.
Grand Geneva Online Registration Instructions
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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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PK & CDS Christmas Worship Service DVDs
You can order a DVD of the PK and/or Christian Day School Christmas worship services - the DVDs are $11 each, and we will take orders until January 17, 2020. Contact the school or church office to place your order - you can pay ahead of time or when you pick up your DVD. We will let you know when the DVDs are ready for pickup.
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Monthly Euchre Night
Do you enjoy playing Euchre (or have always wanted to learn how to play) and gathering for Christian fellowship? Join us for a monthly evening of Euchre card playing, snacks, fun, and fellowship!
We will gather at various host homes the second Saturday of every month (beginning in February) and play Euchre from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. All adults ages 21 and over, and all experience levels are welcome.
Please sign up if you are interested in playing, and know it is not a commitment to be there every month but to come and play when you are available. Please contact Laura Hillman (lhillman@orlcs.org) or Annette King-Hummel (aking-hummel@orlcs.org) if you have any questions or would like to play.
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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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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 19
4:30pm - Boys B Practice
6pm - Girls Practice
7pm - Boys A Practice
Friday, December 20
5pm - Boys A Practice
Saturday, December 21 - Sunday, December 22
No Sports Events
Monday, December 23
4:30pm - Boys B Practice
7pm - Boys A Practice
Tuesday, December 24 - Wednesday, December 25th
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 26
4:30pm - Boys B Practice
7pm - Boys A Practice
Friday, December 27
5pm - Boys A Practice
Saturday, December 28 - Sunday, December 29
No Sports Events
Monday, December 30
4:30pm - Boys B Practice
7pm - Boys A Practice
Tuesday, December 31 - Wednesday, January 1
Happy New Year!
Thursday, January 2
4:30pm - Boys B Practice
6pm - Girls Practice
7pm - Boys A Practice
Friday, January 3
5pm - Boys A Practice
Saturday, January 4 - Sunday, January 5
No Sports Events
Monday, January 6
4:30pm - Boys B Practice
6pm - Girls Practice
7pm - Boys A Practice
Tuesday, January 7
4:30pm - Girls B vs. Faith Christian (HOME)
5:30pm - Boys B vs. Faith Christian (HOME)
6:30pm - Girls A vs. Faith Christian (HOME)
7:30pm - Boys A vs. Faith Christian (HOME)
Wednesday, January 8
4:30pm - Boys B Practice
6pm - Girls Practice
7pm - Boys A Practice
Thursday, January 9
4:30pm - Girls B vs. Rock County Christian (HOME)
5:30pm - Boys B vs. Rock County Christian (HOME)
6:30pm - Girls A vs. St. Paul's (HOME)
7:30pm - Boys A vs. St. Paul's (HOME)
Friday, January 10
5pm - Boys A Practice
Saturday, January 11 - Sunday, January 12
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.
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 10:15am and return at 3:15pm. We will be taking a bus.
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. We are taking a bus, and need one chaperone - 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.
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Upcoming Musical Performances
The following musical performances are scheduled for 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.)
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 22nd & 29th
There will be no Kingdom Kids or F.B.I. on December 22nd or December 29th. Enjoy your Christmas break!
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Scrip News for Sunday, December 22nd & 29th
No Scrip order being placed today. Online shoppers - ScripNow gift cards and gift card reloads can continue to be ordered via www.ShopWithScrip.com with PrestoPay during the Christmas break. See you January 6th!! Questions? Contact Mary and Matt Barta at orscrip@gmail.com or 262-903-4348.
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Chapel Offerings
Our chapel offerings for January will go to Lutherans For Life.
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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.
You can also get school closing information on television at TMJ4 and WISN.
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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 (January) *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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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 must be turned in to Delavan Parks & Recreation 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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Delavan Parks & Recreation presents the 19th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance at the Abbey Resort in Fontana on Friday, February 7th from 6pm-9pm.
Daddy-Daughter Dance
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