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St. Paul's Lutheran School
126 S. Payne Street
New Ulm, MN 56073

507-354-2329
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St. Paul's Lutheran School is a shared ministry of St. Paul's Lutheran Church
St. Paul's Lutheran School is a shared ministry of St. John's Lutheran Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
ROMANS 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
MENU DEC 8-14
Thursday
Breakfast: WG cereal
Lunch: Ham and scalloped potatoes

Friday
Breakfast: WG crackers
Lunch: Beef nachos

Monday
Breakfast: WG apple frudel
Lunch: Chili and grilled cheese

Tuesday
Breakfast: WG oatmeal breakfast round
Lunch: Hot dog on a bun

Wednesday
Breakfast: WG mini cream cheese bagels
Lunch: Baked chicken
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 12 - Knowledge Bowl Meet
December 12 - 2:00pm Bible Study at School
December 14 - Raider Band Playing at Orchard Hills
December 15 - 7:00pm Band Concert
December 19 - Knowledge Bowl Meet
December 19 - 2:00pm Bible Study at School
December 21 - K-8 Christmas Practice at Churches
December 22 - K-8 Christmas Practice at Churches
December 22 - No MVL Busing
December 23 - K-8 Christmas Practice at Churches/Early Release From Church
December 23 - No MVL/District #88 Busing
December 23 - No Preschool
UPCOMING SINGING
December 24 - 4:00pm SJ Gr. K-8
December 24 - 2:30pm SP Gr. K-8
December 24 - 4:15pm SP Gr. 1-8
January 22 - 8:00am SJ Gr. 3-4
January 22 - 8:00am SP Gr. 3-4
CHRISTMAS PRACTICES AT CHURCH
During the last week of school before Christmas break, December 21-23, we will be having practices at the churches. Wednesday (12/21) and Thursday (12/22) morning, please bring your child to either St. John’s or St. Paul’s by 8:00am. The children will practice from 8:00-10:00am. School buses will drop students off there as well. School buses will bring the students back after the practice.

Friday (12/23) morning, there will be no school buses running from the public school. Parents are asked to drop off the children at church. After practice ends at 10:00am, children should be picked up to go home. We will not be taking the students back to school. Our school day ends at 10:00am on Friday.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
 St. Paul’s needs your help in several areas. These volunteer positions are extremely important and an opportunity to be part of something special. Contact the school if you are interested in any of these essential opportunities.

Raider Events Committee Chairperson - St. Paul’s Lutheran School is looking for a WELS or ELS person interested in becoming the chair of our Raider Events Committee. This position is critical for planning and organizing fellowship events for St. Paul’s families and staff.

Moving School Risers—Help is needed on Monday, December 19 to move the risers that are used for the children's Christmas Eve Service. The risers are stored at 126 S. Payne St., and we need to move them to the church. Meet at 3:30 pm at the school on Monday, December 19. Contact the school or church if you can help or if you have any questions.

Yearbook—The yearbook is done online through our photographer, Strawbridge. The online software is simple to use and the pictures will be taken for you. We just need someone with an eye to put the yearbook together.

Labels Program—St. Paul’s collects labels and receipts. The volunteer for this program will cut, count, and prepare a mailing. The result is extra money for the school. The extra money is used directly for the benefit of the students, 100%.

Remove Old Bleachers—We will be getting NEW bleachers over Christmas break. We need your help on December 26-27 starting at 7 am. Door holders, board carrying, removing nuts and bolts, etc. All ages! Call Mark Wiehert at (608)712-8218 for info.

We are in need of helpers to make crafts, decorate cookies, serve snacks, and a few actors for our Christmas for Families event on Dec. 17. If you are available to help at this event, please contact Mr. Kuschel, kkuschel@splnewulm.org.
 
Christmas Bags will be assembled on Monday, December 19th at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please join us as we assemble the treat bags that are given to children at the Christmas worship services.
CALL NEWS
Nick Kressin holds a call to Salem Lutheran School In Greenfield, MN-Teach 7/8 and Athletic Director

Jeff Schone, Sue Schone's husband, holds a call to St John LC, Whitewater, WI as Pastor
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Do you enjoy Christmas caroling with others--both young and not-so-young?  On Sunday, December 18, St. Paul's will be caroling in several New Ulm group homes.  The event begins at 1:15 PM in the St. Paul's Church fireside room and continues with sharing the Christmas gospel with our community.  Some of the highlights will be caroling at both memory care units at both Ridgeway locations and passing out ornaments to residents. You are welcome to sing at any or all of the group homes.  Song sheets and free shirts will be provided.  Depending on your schedule, you can join or leave the group anytime. Complimentary snacks will be provided at several stops along the way.  For more information about the day and to sign-up, please visit tinyurl.com/spnucarol2022
DECEMBER MOVIE NIGHT
Our December movie night is for EVERYONE, but we are doing a special invite to our younger St. Paul's Preschool students and the students at the MLC ECLC. This is a sweet movie for all to enjoy! As usual, we will have pizza and concessions for sale. Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair, blankets and pillows to be comfortable! Movie Night will be Saturday, December 10, at 4:30 PM in the St. Paul's School gym. We hope to see many of you there - bring a friend!
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS FUNDRAISER
We have St. Paul’s Lutheran School Christmas Ornaments for sale at the school during Advent. The ornament is a traditionally shaped sphere that is blue in color. Stop by and take a look if you are interested.

Each ornament will be sold for $5. The money all goes toward the Capital Campaign for the school.
BAND CONCERT
All are invited to the St. Paul School Band Concert on Thursday, December 15, at 7:00 pm in the gymnasium. The Raider Band and the Junior Band will perform along with some smaller ensembles. Come and join us!
GET TO KNOW OUR TEACHERS
Each of the teachers has provided some fun and unique facts about himself/herself. We plan to share this information so that you can make your own guess as to who might have experienced these three fun facts.

Share your thoughts on the Raider Events Committee Facebook page. We will publish the identity of the mystery teacher on the Facebook page as well.
CHRISTMAS PRESERVICE MUSIC SIGNUP
November is upon us and so is the time to start thinking about music for Christmas Eve. Each year, the students from St. Paul’s Church play the pre-service music for the two Children’s Christmas Eve Services. This year we are again looking for St. Paul’s students in grades 3-8 that are interested in playing. You can play any instrument that you are taking lessons on. (piano, band instrument, guitar, violin…) You can do a solo or get a small group together to play. If you are from St. Paul’s Church and are interested in playing, please go to the School office and pick up a form from Mrs. Miller. You must fill out the form and hand it to Mr. Biedenbender to be allowed to play. All forms are to be returned NO LATER than December 13. Please contact Mr. Biedenbender if you have any questions. Thank you!

Once again, the St. John's piano and instrumental students have the opportunity to praise God with their music by playing preservice music either on Sunday, December 18, before the 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Service or on Saturday, December 24, before the 4:00 p.m. Children's Christmas Eve Service. Forms with the guidelines can be picked up from Mrs. Balza in her classroom or in the narthex at St. John's church. Forms should be submitted by Dec. 7. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Balza. Thank you!
CHRISTMAS FOR FAMILIES EVENT
Christmas for Families is scheduled for Saturday, December 17th at St. Paul's Church. Families of all shapes and sizes are invited to hear from the Shepherds and others in Bethlehem about the great news of Jesus' birth! Come anytime between 9:00-11:00 am and hear about the first Christmas, decorate cookies, play games, do a craft, and participate in other activities. Hope to see you and your family there!
SCRIP HOLIDAY SHOPPING UPDATES
We are placing an order for physical gift cards (think Christmas shopping/gifts!) THIS Friday, December 9th at 12:00 p.m. with delivery expected December 16th. Shop on the Raise Right website or in the app. The following cards are available for purchase in the school and St. Paul's church offices: McDonald's $10 (10%), Subway $10 (4.5%), HyVee $50 (3%) and Arby's $10 (8%). We are currently out of stock of Kwik Trip cards, but hope to have more cards by Friday, including $10 cards for gifting while supplies last.
SPLAT EVENT
SPLaT will meet on Friday, December 16, from 6:00-7:30pm. Teens in grade 7 and older are invited to attend. Join us as we set up for Christmas for Families, and enjoy some pizza!
COMMUNITY SERVICES SECTION
If you have a nonprofit or a special need, we are starting a Community Services section where you can post a short blurb with a phone number or a link. Our goal is raise awareness and make this beneficial to our community.
BOXTOPS
We encourage you to continue to scan your receipts with the Box Tops app. Submitting the receipt is easy once you have downloaded the app. Choose St. Paul’s Lutheran School in New Ulm. The list of eligible products continues to grow. It is not just cereal.

You don’t have to bring in the Box Tops anymore with this app. Watch my video here to see how easy it is!

How to use the Box Tops for Education App!
SCRIP
The link for Scrip is on the school website under Parent Resources Menu.

These apps will also take you to the RaiseRight applications.
Mission Statement:
St. Paul's Lutheran School exists to assist families through excellence in Christian Education.
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