The class that collects the most money each week (based on average per child) will host the “The Mesh 1” for the week. This weeks’ winner is 1st and 2nd Grades – Congratulations!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade… is Saturday, March 13th at 2:00 pm sponsored by the City of Fort Lauderdale. All students are in Grades K-8 are invited to participate. There will be a float decorating party on Friday evening. Watch for more details to come home at the end of week about this exciting event!
UPCOMING EVENTS…
March 7-14 – Lutheran Schools’ Week
March 10 – Wind Symphony Field Trip – Grades K-8
March 11 – Spring Picture Day (VPK – Grade 8)
March 13 – Fort Lauderdale’s St. Patrick Day Parade
March 14 – Daylight Saving Time begins
March 14 – Open House 4:00 – 7:00 pm
March 15-18 – SAT Testing – Grades K-8
March 29 – April 5 – Easter Break – VPK-Grade 8
Spring Pictures… is Thursday, March 11th which will be a “DRESS UP” day. Order form is coming home today to select a pose. Send no money now! You will have the opportunity to view the pictures before you purchase.
Yearbook Pictures… If you have any pictures of school events, classroom activities or student pictures you would like to share, please bring them to the office. Pictures can be on CD or a flash drive. Pictures will be accepted through, Tuesday, March 16th.
The Cheer and Sprit Squad is collecting donations to help upgrade the youth room. For more information on any of our projects this year, please contact Miss Nikki at 954-200-0854 or nsorren@gmail.com
Scrip Orders… the next order is due Monday, March 8th by 8:30 am. Order forms are available in the office.
Tweens Group… the next meeting is Monday, March 15st from 3:00 – 4:00 pm.
Discovery Class is a pathway to membership at Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church. Our next Discovery Class will be Saturday, March 20th. Contact one of the Pastors with any questions.
Early Communion – We are offering our annual early communion classes to prepare students in the 5th or 6th grade to receive the Lord’s Supper. The classes will be Sunday, March 21 (10:45-11:45 am) and Saturday, March 27 (8:30 am to Noon). Contact one of the Pastors with questions.
EARLY CHILDHOOD NEWS
Pre-K 3: Our letter of the week is R. The children will be working on making a rainbow, red ribbons, red rose and a rectangle robot. The children continue to work on space and direction concepts. Our Bible Verse is “Be Thankful”. (Col. 3:15)
Pre-K4: The teaching concept this week is “Dinosaurs Long Ago”. This concept will be a two week unit. Our new letter is Q q. Our numeral is 10. Our Bible Words are Jesus said, “Learn from Me”.
(Matthew 11:29).
Please remember that we have an open door policy. My office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, or call for an appointment 954-772-5468.
Brenda Sorren, Early Childhood Directo
Children and Family Ministry
J.A.M. our Sunday school program meets during the 9:30 am service. We have classes for 3 year olds through fifth grade. We are in need of a second person to help out with our group of 2nd through 5th graders. With God’s Blessings of growth in this program we need you!!!! Please see Mrs. Brenda Sorren or email bsorren@shepherdofthecoast.org.
Kids Church is during the 11:00 am service. This is our “Church” service designed just for kids – it includes a bulletin, songs and a lesson complete with an altar and candles. If you have children younger than three years old, there is a staffed nursery available during the 9:30 & 11:00 am service.