WEDNESDAY WORD

Volume 50, Issue 16 ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL December 6, 2017 www.alcs.org

2017-18 Theme

Verse: I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth. 3 John 1:4

(ESV)

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Principal’s Notes:

Advent Dinner and Worship-

Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation. We remember the coming of the King of Kings on that very first Christmas, as we get our hearts ready to remember and

rejoice. We also look in eager anticipation to when the King will come again.

During Advent we also have the joy of gathering together again in mid-week worship.

Join us for Mid-Week Worship:

Wednesday, December 6 Wednesday, December 13 Wednesday, December 20

These services will be at 7pm in the gym.

There will also be dinners offered for a free-will donation starting at 6pm in the gym. Men's Club will be cooking for THIS Wednesday's meal!

See you at 6pm for Advent Worship!

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS The following is from Glenn Gerber, Executive for the Southern District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod: Good Morning Everyone, Attached please find a picture of the Southern District Educators of the Year for 2017. The awards were presented at our 2017 Southern District Educators' Conference. They are as follows from left to right: Ms. Cherie Groth: Early Childhood: Atonement Lutheran School Mr. Doug Molin: Administrator: Atonement Lutheran School Ms. Emily Barlow: Elementary: Atonement Lutheran School Congratulation to them.

Just a note that it is very unusual to see a school win all three awards. We have three other current teacher of the year recipients from previous years and two other

teachers who have been nominated. ALS is blessed to have so many on its faculty who have

been recognized by our district: Mrs. Kelly Langston (Grade 3 Teacher), Mrs. Kelli Gremillion

(Grade 4 Teacher), and Mrs. Rachel Harney (Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher). In addition, Mr.

Doug Molin previously received the principal of the year award.

Our other nominees for the award have been Mrs. Tina Hellmers (Grade 1 Teacher) and Mr.

Chris LeBlanc (Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher/Assistant Principal).

The reason our school and is one of the top schools in our district and is strong is because of our

great faculty. We are truly blessed.

Chapel Offerings – 2nd Quarter

Chapel offerings for the 2nd Quarter have been designated for “natural disasters”. Many people

around the world have been affected in the past months, so this will be an opportunity for us to

serve them and share our blessings with those in need. We have chosen to focus on the people

affected by the hurricane in the Dominican Republic.

COOL/COLD WEATHER WEAR (school policy per the 2017-18 Handbook)

The following is permissible to be worn during cool/cold weather:

1. A white, black or gray turtleneck under a uniform shirt, sweatshirt, or jumper.

2. Tights and ankle length leggings (no skin showing) in white, gray, black, or maroon.

3. Sweatshirts (maroon) with the school emblem (non-emblem sweatshirts may be worn to and

from school/not in building); sweatshirts must be worn over a school uniform shirt/blouse. All

old gray sweatshirts have been eliminated from the uniform policy.

4. Maroon or gray cardigan sweater from uniform shop.

5. Uniform and non-uniform coats and jackets can be worn to-and-from school, when going to-

and-from the gym, lunch or recess, but may not be worn in the classroom.

Saints Dress Day this Thursday, December 7; students allowed to wear a Saints top, jeans,

and/or tennis shoes for a freewill chapel mission project donation; any part of the above

not worn means regular uniform pieces will be worn. As always, all shirts/tops must be in

keeping with our Christian values. The Administration/Faculty will render any final

judgment needed. CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE – PLEASE COME AND JOIN US

• Sunday, December 10 Joyous Sounds, 6:00 pm (involves church/school choirs

and other musical groups including the following from ALS: Hosanna Choir (fourth and fifth grade) Crusader Choir Hallelujah Handbells (sixth, seventh, eighth grade + Oskar Neumann, Brandon Smith)

• Wednesday, December 13 Preschool Christmas Chapel, 8:45 am

• Tuesday, December 19 School Christmas Service, 7:00 pm for all Kindergarten –

Grade 8

• Wednesday, December 20 Special School Christmas Chapel, 8:45 am

OUR ANNUAL PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS CHAPEL SERVICE IS NEXT

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 8:45 AM IN THE WORSHIP CENTER/GYM.

ANNUAL K-GR. 8 CHRISTMAS WORSHIP: Savior of the Nations

The annual school Christmas worship (Kindergarten – Grade 8) Savior of the

Nations is Tuesday, December 19, 7:00 pm in the Worship Center/Gym (Door

opens at 6:30 pm). All are invited to this very special service that the school

children have prepared. All K – Grade 8 students will be in attendance.

Students need to be present in their classrooms 20 minutes prior (6:40 pm) to the

service. We expect that all students will participate in the service.

WHEN TAKING PICTURES/VIDEO (NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY) DURING THE

SERVICE, please do so from your seat remaining seated (so those behind you can see)

rather than filling the aisles or from the front. Again, this will prevent disruption

during the service.

DRESS CODE FOR THE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS SERVICE will be as follows:

Girls - dress, skirt, or dressy pants; must have straps and a modest neckline; midriff must

be covered; mini-skirts and jeans are not allowed; DRESSES MUST BE AN

APPROPRIATE LENGTH (KNEE LENGTH) – School Administration/Faculty reserves

the right to make any judgments on this issue. Thanks.

If you are concerned that an outfit is too revealing, check with us before the night of the

service.

CAUTION IS ALSO ENCOURAGED REGARDING THE HIGHT OF HIGH HEELS

as girls will be moving around for their various parts and songs including standing on

risers. We are concerned for safety.

Boys - dress pants and shirt; jeans, caps shorts, t-shirts, and shirts with slogans are not

allowed; athletic shoes (school shoes are acceptable) may not be worn

Seating will be on worship chairs and bleachers. Please be aware of the noise that

can be created in the bleachers especially with young children walking up and down

them. Thanks.

Also, we need parental assistance in carrying student chairs back to the school

building following the service. You can trade your chair for your child/ren in

his/her/their classroom(s) following the service. Thanks (:

Student attendance is mandatory. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Molin

at ext. 156. Thanks.

• Wednesday, December 20 Final mid-week Advent, 7:00 pm (dinner at 6:00 pm)

• Saturday, December 23 No 5:00 pm service

• Sunday, December 24 5:00 and 11:00 pm (no 8:00 and 10:30 am)

• Monday, December 25 9:00 am

• All of the above in the Worship Center/Gym PRAYER FAMILIES (faculty prays for each morning in devotions) Last week the families held in prayer were: Curry Dean Delatte Delise Deslatte Dhemming This week, December 4-8, we are praying for the following families: DuVernay Elvir-Rodriquez Enos Exposito Fath Faucheaux Next week, December 11-15, we will pray for the following families: Ferrero Ford Forges Galey Garcia, Devin & Lisbeth Garcia, Giselle

1st Semester Exam Schedule 2017; Grades 6-8

8:45-10:15 10:30-12:00

Thursday, Dec. 14th

6th: Math 7th: Reading 8th: English 1 (Pt 1)

6th: English 7th: Math 8th: Social Studies

Friday, Dec. 15th

6th: Science 7th: English 8th: Math

No Exam – Planned activity for 6th – 8th graders

Monday, Dec. 18th

6th: Social Studies 7th: Science 8th: English 1 (Pt 2)

6th: Reading 7th: Social Studies 8th: Science

Ugly Christmas Sweater Sip and Paint!!!

Wear your ugliest sweater and come out and paint with us

Prize for ugliest sweater

Watch for email with Picture we will paint to come later

Where: Sip and Paint

3350 Ridgelake Dr. #105 Met. LA 70002

When: Friday Dec. 8th

Time: Arrive @ 6:30 PM

Cost: $35.00/person

Name___________________________________________________

Amount of people _________

Amount enclosed ___________

Only 50 spots available!!!!

Please return to school office or church office by today, Wednesday, Dec. 6th

PARENT TEACHER LEAGUE NEWS Mr. Molin – thanks to the PTL for two great events over the weekend: Grades 5-8 Dance and the Santa Bingo Breakfast. They were well done and I appreciate all the work and support that goes into such efforts.

PTL Dates to Know: December 19: Box Tops Due January 23: Dinner Out at Chuck E Cheese February 5: PTL General Meeting, 7:00 pm in Assembly Room 2 February 20: Dinner Out March 6: Dinner Out March 9: Movie Night March 12-16: Teacher Appreciation March 28: Special Person Day April 23: PTL General Meeting; 7:00 pm in Assembly Room 2 April 24: Dinner Out April 30-May 4: Principal Appreciation Week May 21: Field Day May

• NEXT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, THERE WILL BE AN ATONEMENT THEME T-SHIRT DAY. THE ONLY SHIRT ALLOWED IS THE 2017-2018 THEME SHIRT. YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO WEAR THIS T-SHIRT WITH REGULAR UNIFORM PIECES. If you haven’t ordered the shirt yet, you may order it in January.

Crusader Choir Performance Schedule

Fall Semester

Please email me with any questions or if your child is unable attend a performance or rehearsal.

Mr. Evan Arceneaux | earceneaux@alcs.org | 504-256-2363

YOU’RE INVITED Come enjoy a night of football, fun and

fellowship as we watch the Saints fry up some

birds

Thursday night December 7th at 7:25

Date Event Call time and location

December 9 Joyous Sounds rehearsal 9 A.M. in the gym

December 10 Joyous Sounds performance 5 P.M. in the gym

We will have this in the Atonement gym

Doors will open at 6:30

All adults are invited, bring your spouse, friends

or whoever you want

We will be serving dinner and drinks LUNCH MENU Wednesday, December 6 -- Chicken Alfredo, Early June Peas, Spring Salad, Soft Roll, Brownie Thursday, December 7 -- Spaghetti & Meatsauce, Steamed Broccoli, Caesar Salad, Soft Roll, Cupcake cake Friday, December 8 -- Hamburger on Bun, French Fries, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup, Applesauce Monday, December 11 -- Fried Chicken Tenders, Broccoli Rice, Soft Roll,. Fruit Cup Tuesday, December 12 -- Soft Taco, Salsa, Cheese, Buttered Corn, Chocolate Chip Cookies

2nd Quarter Safety Patrol

Week of Nov. 27-Dec. 1 Week of Dec. 4-8 Week of Dec. 11-15

Sophia Fererro Lorraine Nolan Chaz Exposito

Matt Fererro Sofia Quispe Ty Forges

Karli Gremillion Evan Smith Devin Garcia

Josh Iglesias Lily Sundquist Giselle Garcia

Jack Luketich Claiborne Varnado Allison Harmon

Emma Marvin Andrew Aguilar Ty McReynolds

Gabriel Merida Gabrielle Deslatte Eli McReynolds

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday School Program Practice Save the Date! We will be practicing for the Christmas program (Joyous Sounds) during the Sunday School hour on Dec. 10th. There will be an additional practice on Saturday, Dec 9th from 9:00am-12pm. This practice will include all of the school choirs, adult choir, bell choir and the Sunday School. It is very important that your child attend these practices each week so that they can learn songs/parts.

Joyous Sounds-December 10th Sunday, December 10th-6 P.M. Join us in song for Atonement's fifth annual Joyous Sounds concert! This year's program will be a festival of lessons and carols, a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. Joyous Sounds V will feature performances by the Adult Choir, Celebration Ringers, Crusader Choir, Hosanna Choir, Hallelujah Handbells, and various instrumentalists and soloists. What better way to begin your Christmas season than by singing your favorite Christmas carols? See you there!

PRAYERS • Prayers of comfort for all those affected by the recent hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes

• Diane Roberts-prayers of healing as she is suffering from vertigo and will need an MRI

• Kim Taylor and Family-prayers of peace for the family as they mourn the loss of Kim after a battle with brain cancer

• Elmer Von Dullen, Jr-Mr.-prayers for relief from chronic and degenerative back pain. Mrs.-care taker of Mr.Von Dullen and has chronic and degenerative back pain

• Karen Morel-having serious complications and in ICU after fall

• Laurin Naquin-currently experiencing failure of her kidney after transplant-will need another kidney

• Ly Plannels-prayers of healing-currently undergoing surgery/chemo for liver and colon cancer

• Carol Carstens-cancer has returned-she will be starting treatment again

• Mary Twickler-prayers of healing from broken arm-she will need surgery to repair it.

• Ray Roberts-prayers of recovery from recent back surgery

• Stacey Schambach-undergoing radiation treatment

• Robert Ritchie- undergoing treatment for inoperable brain tumor

• Pat Smart-prayers of healing after back surgery

• Mark Wester-prayers of healing after recent diagnosis

• Paul Blalock-prayers of healing after his recent cancer diagnosis

• Rose Schutt-prayers of peace and healing during her high-risk pregnancy

SCHOOL CALENDAR (Weekend Worship, Saturdays @ 5:00 pm in Assembly Room 2

and Sundays, 8:00 and 10:30 am in the Worship Center/Gym with Sunday School, 9:15

am)

December 6 Midweek Advent Service; meal at 6:00 pm and service at 7:00 pm;

Worship Center/Gym

December 7 Special Saints Dress Day; please see above for specific information

December 7 Saints Watching Party beginning at 6:30 pm for adults with game

time at 7:25 pm; food/drinks available; Assembly Room 2, not Gym

December 8 Sip and Paint sponsored by Booster Club, 6:30 pm @ Sip and Paint

3350 Ridgelake Dr. #105 Met. LA 70002

December 9 Crusader Choir practice at the Joyous Sounds practice, 9:00 am

December 10 Joyous Sounds, 6:00 pm; Worship Center/Gym

December 12 Cub Scouts Meeting, 3:30 pm; Mr. Molin’s Religion Room (2nd Floor)

December 13 Preschool Christmas Chapel, 8:45 am; Worship Center/Gym

December 13 Midweek Advent Service; meal at 6:00 pm and service at 7:00 pm;

Worship Center/Gym

December 14 Atonement 2017-18 Theme Shirt Day which can be worn with

uniform bottoms; if you don’t have an ALS 17-18 theme shirt there

will be an opportunity to order in January

December 19 Box Top Due Date

December 19 Junior Girl Scouts, 7:30 am; Mr. Molin’s Religion Room (2nd Floor)

December 19 K-Gr. 8 Christmas Service, 7:00 pm; Worship Center/Gym;

STUDENTS ARRIVE TO THEIR CLASSROOMS AT 6:40 PM.

December 20 Special Christmas Chapel, 8:45 am; Worship Center/Gym followed

by Christmas parties; Early Dismissal, 11:30 am; End Quarter 2;

BEGINNING OF NO SCHOOL/CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

December 20 Final midweek dinner 6:00 pm and Advent service at 7:00 pm;

Worship Center/Gym

December 23 NO 5:00 PM SERVICE

December 24 Christmas Eve Worship at 5:00 and 11:00 pm; Worship Center/Gym;

no 8:00 and 10:30 am worship services

December 25 Christmas Day Worship at 9:00 am; Worship Center/Gym

January 4 Classes Resume

January 8 Quarter 2 Report Card Distribution (all tuition/fees accounts must be

current)

January 15 NO SCHOOL/MLK Day

January 17 School Recruitment Open House, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

January 20 Pelican Game for All Jr/Sr Basketball/Cheerleaders, 5:30 pm at

Smoothie King Arena

January 23 ALS Eat Out at Chuck E Cheese

January 24-28 Science Fair; Gym

January 28-Feb. 3 National Lutheran Schools Week

February 5 PTL Meeting, 7:00 pm; Assembly Room 2

February 8 Sports Pictures (Students in Grades 4-8 on ALS teams)

February 12-16 NO SCHOOL/Mardi Gras Holiday

February 21 Travel Day for Lutheran Regional Basketball Participants

February 22-24 Lutheran Regional Basketball Tournament at Grace Lutheran

School, Huntsville, Alabama (Sr. Basketball teams, Sr. Cheerleaders,

and Band)

February 25 Travel Day for Lutheran Regional Basketball Participants

March 10 Lutheran High School Academic Rally for Grades 1-8

March 15 End of Quarter 3

March 16 NO SCHOOL/Records Day

Sports Pelicans Night!!!!!-January 20th-6pm All Jr. and Sr. Boys and Girls Basketball Players and Cheerleaders!!! Join us for an AWESOME night of fun!! As an end of the basketball/cheerleading season event, we have arranged to go to a Pelicans game!!! ALL boys and girls teams are invited! Friends and family members are also welcome and encouraged to attend. The game is on Saturday, January 20th at 6pm. We will be meeting at the Smoothie King Center at 5:30pm. The cost of the game is $17. We had a great time 2 years ago with over 100 ALS players and families joining us-don't miss out on this night of fun!!! You will also need extra money if you would like to purchase food. A flyer/permission slip form/more info is coming out soon! Questions? Please contact Rose Schutt (churchoffice@alcs.org) In His Service, Rose Schutt Atonement Lutheran Church Secretary and Director of Christian Education Phone and Fax: (504) 887-0225 churchoffice@alcs.org

Basketball Jr. Boys and Sr. Boys practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Jr. Girls and Sr. Girls practice on Mondays and Wednesdays. PRACTICE TODAY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 WILL AT 5:00 PM FOR THE SR. GIRLS. GIRLS WILL HELP SET UP THE GYM FOR WORSHIP AND CAN BE PICKED UP AT 5:15 PM. Jr.’s practice until 5:00 pm and Sr.’s until 5:30 pm Coaches:

Jr. Boys – Mr. Mike Welch Sr. Boys – Mr. Chris LeBlanc Jr. Girls – Mrs. Sarah McDow Sr. Girls – Mr. Doug Molin and Mrs. Sarah McDow

2017-2018 Basketball Schedule

Junior and Senior Girls (junior games are in italics)

Dec. 7 vs. Morris Jefferson @ Atonement Jr. Girls Only 4:00

December 8 game is postponed. Watch for more information

Dec. 11 vs. St. Rita @ St. Rita Sr. Girls Only 4:00

Dec. 14 vs. Victory Christian @ Atonement Jr. Girls 4:00 Sr. Girls 5:00

Dec. 15 vs. Immaculate Conception @ Immaculate Jr. Girls 4:15 Sr. Girls 5:15

Jan. 8 vs. Lycee Francais @ Atonement Jr. Girls 5:00

Jan. 8 vs. Faith @ Faith Sr. Girls 4:00

Jan. 9 vs. Arden Cahill @ Atonement Sr. Girls 4:15

Jan. 11 vs. Concordia @ Atonement Sr. Girls 4:00

Jan. 16-19 Junior Girls Metro League Tournament @ Atonement TBA

Jan. 18 vs. Belle Chase Academy @ Belle Chase Academy Sr. Girls 4:15

Jan. 22 vs. Faith @ Faith Sr. Girls 4:00

Jan. 23-26 Sr. Girls Metro League Tournament

Jan. 29 vs. St. John @ St. John Sr. Girls 4:30

Jan 30 vs. Concordia @ Concordia Sr. Girls 4:00

Feb. 6 vs. St. John @ Atonement Sr. Girls 4:30

Feb. 8-9 Sr. Girls Lutheran League Tournament @ Concordia

Feb. 22-24 Lutheran Regional Tournament @ Grace Lutheran Huntsville Alabama

Junior and Senior Boys (junior games are in italics)

Dec. 11 vs. St. Matthew @ Atonement Jr. Boys 4:00 Sr. Boys 5:00

Dec. 12 vs. Arden Cahill @ Arden Cahill Jr. Boys 4:15 Sr. Boys 5:15

Dec. 18 vs. St. Francis Xavier @ Atonement Jr. Boys 4:00 Sr. Boys 5:00

Jan. 8 vs. Faith @ Faith Sr. Boys 5:00

Jan. 10 vs. Victory Christian @ Victory Christina Jr. Boys 4:00 Sr. Boys 5:00

Jan. 11 vs. Concordia @ Atonement Sr. Boys 5:00

Jan. 16 vs. Concordia @ Concordia Sr. Boys 4:00

Jan. 17 vs. Faith @ Faith Sr. boys 4:00

Jan. 22 vs. Memorial Baptist @ Atonement Jr. Boys 4:00 Sr. Boys 5:00

Jan. 25 vs. St. John @ St. John Jr. Boys 4:00 Sr. Boys 5:00

Jan. 27 Jr. Boys Jamboree @ St. John

Jan. 30 vs. St. John @ St. John Jr. Boys 4:00 Sr. Boys 5:00

Jan. 29-Feb. 2 Jr. Boys Metro League Tournament

Feb. 1-3 Sr. Boys Lutheran League Tournament @ Atonement TBA

Feb. 5-8 Sr. Boys Metro League Tournament @ Victory Christian TBA

Feb. 22-24 Lutheran Regional Tournament @ Grace Lutheran Huntsville Alabama

Cheerleading – practices on Friday after school until 5:00 pm-the time may be extended until 5:30 pm for future practices. Coach: Mrs. Michelle Curry