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RAM NEWS 05.24.19 -End Of Year Edition

We hope you have a fun and relaxing summer!

Here are a few things to remember over the break:

1) Report Cards will be ready to pick up from the office by June 1st. Ifyou are a church member, they will be put in your mailbox after June 7th.If you are a community member, they will be held until you pick them upfrom the office.

2) Summer office hours are 9am - 2pm from May 28th - July 30th. Youmay call to schedule an appointment outside of those hours.

3) Meet the Teacher and Final Registration is July 30th from 9am-noonand 4pm-7pm. Students are encouraged to bring all of their supplies,meet their teacher, and find out about what the new year has in store! Parents will finalize paperwork, financial scholarship, turn in sportsphysicals, and sign up for Avon lunch and/or extended care.

4) School begins August 7th. NEW HOURS! Doors open at 8:10am andstudents must be IN THEIR CLASSROOMS by 8:25am. Daily schoolwidepraise and prayer begins promptly after the 8:25am bell.

Congratulations 2019 OSLS Graduates!

New to the position but not new tothe school is Nyema Russell whowill be our school secretary.Nyema has a daughter, Zuri, hereat Our Shepherd who will be in 3rdgrade next year.

Please welcome Nyema into ourbuilding and show her the love ofOur Shepherd!

We are excited to announce that Mrs. Jena Mackay(pronounceed gee-nah) will be our new 2nd-grade teacher.

Jena and her family moved to Indiana from Nebraska inJanuary of this year when her husband was installed asPastor of Advent Lutheran Church in Zionsville. Jena andRev. Mackay have four boys, three at Lutheran High Schooland one, Markus, here at Our Shepherd.

Jena has 11 years experience, as well as a Master's inEducation as a reading specialist. We know that Lord willbless Our Shepherd with her gifts and talents. Pleasewelcome Mrs. Mackay to Our Shepherd.

OSLS will be seeking qualified applicants for a part-timeresource teacher. We also are seeking a part-time Spanish

teacher.

Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to AmyHedges at principal@ourshepherd.org no later than June

7th.

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media platform. Help us share our great school and the love ofChrist to our community, family, and friends. Find and follow us on

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Do you have a younger child that you wouldlike to begin in our Early Childhood

program?Enroll now to save a spot in Mrs. Richard, Mrs. Helmkamp,

or Mrs. Douglas's class! Click here to go through theadmissions process.

Our Kindergarten class is almost at capacity!! To reenroll, loginto your ParentsWeb account (district code OS-IN). Go to apply/enroll

into your ParentsWeb account (district code OS-IN). Go to apply/enrolland follow the links.

Scholarship Information for 2019-2020 can be found through theselinks. Second-round complete CHOICE applications will continue

to be accepted until August 30th. SGO and OSLS scholarships willbe considered as long as funds are available.

Lutheran SGOCHOICE*

OSLS Tuition Assistance

* Families who already receive a CHOICE scholarship will not be asked to payany fees during re-enrollment.

Click graphic for detailed instructions, tuition schedule, and calendar.

OUR SHEPHERD RAMS ATHLETICS

Congratulations to the recipients of theChristian Athlete Award

Carina LepleyWyatt Wash

Micah Mackay

For any Scrip questions for comments please contact Rebecca Shoemaker or Kim McPeakin person or at scrip@ourshepherd.org

Questions, comments, concerns, suggestions…emailus ptl@ourshepherd.org

Facebook: Our Shepherd Lutheran School PTL

Instagram: ptlosls

Psalm 46:11“The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”

We have read Psalm 46 several times this school year. Just as we began the yearwith this psalm, we will conclude the year with this psalm. We remember that thiswas a favorite psalm of Martin Luther during the time of the Reformation. MartinLuther trusted that God would keep him safe. Psalm 46 describes some sceneswhere one may not feel safe: waters roaring, mountains trembling, nations raging,wars and chariots of fire. Some of these scenes still frighten us. Storms andearthquakes still happen. We watch the news and see wars and disagreements.The sinful world is a frightening place.

God’s presence drives away our fears. The resurrected Jesus comes to thefrightened disciples and says, “Peace be with you.” Many times God’s Word sharesthe message, “Fear not.” The God of Jacob, the God of the Old Testament writersof the Psalms, is still with us. The resurrected Jesus leaves His disciples and us withthe promise, “I am with you always.”

Remember the safe places? Psalm 46 describes our God as a “fortress.” A fortresswas a safe place — often high on a hill with high and strong walls. The king andthose behind the fortress were safe from the enemy. Our God is a “mightyfortress.” He is a safe place. He brings us to the safety of His Word. He brings us tothe safety of His Church. Be safe in Jesus’ name.

adapted from LCMS School Ministry Chapel Talk 2018-2019

SPELLING BEECongratulations to the following winners of the OSLS 2019 Spelling Bee:

1st place ~ Rachel Dobler2nd place ~ Addison Davis

3rd place ~ Mia Dubke

Vacation Bible School begins in one month! We are excited for this

year's SAFARI ADVENTURE VBS, "ROAR," where kids learn that when"Life is Wild, God is Good!"

Registration is open HERE!

All who register by May 26 will receive a free T-shirt! Also this year, meals will be provided each day for participants and volunteers

beginning at 5:30pm.

* May 27th - Office Closed for Memorial Day* May 28th - July 31 - Summer office hours 9am - 2pm* June 1st - Report Cards will be ready to pick up in the office * June 29th - Come see us at RibFest!* July 30th 9am-noon & 4pm-7pm Final Registration andMeet the Teacher Day* Aug 7th First Day of School: doors open at 8:10am; daybegins at 8:25am

Receive a 50% Indiana State Tax Credit and help fundscholarships at Our Shepherd. SHARE this great

opportunity with parents, grandparents, and friendswho want to save on Indiana state taxes and help

support Christian education at Our Shepherd. Click thefollowing link to learn more about an SGO, see FAQ's, and

then donate!

DON'T DELAY! Credits still available to apply to the 2019 tax

year!

year!

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The mission of Our Shepherd Lutheran School is to joyfully share the Gospel to build andnurture Christ’s children by educating them for life on earth and into eternity.

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