THE PLS WEEKLY COMMUNICATOR
SCHOOL: (253) 537-1901
CHURCH: (253) 537-5492
EXTENDED CARE: (253) 720-4405
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“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
February 10, 2020
THE PLS COMMUNICATOR IS YOUR PRIMARY SOURCE OF INFORMATION
UPDATE: CALL TO FLORIDA
After prayerful deliberation, Mr. Sorn has returned the call to Kissimmee, FL. This means that he will continue his ministry here at Parkland. He thanks you for all of your prayers and comments; it is always helpful to get input from people who care dearly about our church and school. We now ask for your prayers for our brothers and sisters in Kissimmee, as they continue their search for a principal.
SAVE THE DATE! FAITHFUL WORKER REGOGNITION!
Rafael Dieppa will be retiring this summer and moving back to Puerto Rico. The PLC Board of Directors, PLS Board of Christian Education, and PLC Men’s Club have given a preliminary gift to him, a $250 paver engraving at the ELS Military Monument, recognizing his service to us in the military. A more complete recognition by the church and school will take place on Sunday, May 3. Mark your calendars now! More details to come in future Communicators!
YEARBOOK PHOTOS NEEDED
We are in need of photos for the yearbook! If you have taken pictures at any PLS events, field trips, games, etc., please send them via flash drive to the school office or email them to our yearbook coordinator at hgmh4ever@gmail.com. The deadline for picture submissions is Monday, March 12. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
IMPORTANT! TELSS OLYMPICS CHANGES!!
All students in grades 1 thru 8 are expected to participate in the TELSS Olympics on Friday, May 1. This is an annual track & field event day. It is each parent’s responsibility to not only provide transportation, but also supervision during the day. If you are not able to attend, please let your child’s teacher know who will be responsible for your child at the event.
The time has come to complete the forms to request access onto JBLM for the TELSS Olympics. You must register every person who is over the age of 16 that will be in your car. The names must match exactly with the information you put on the form, including middle names. These forms will be sent home today and are due back by Monday, March 2. If you will have more than 3 in your car over the age of 16, there are extra forms available in the school office. You will also need to show proof of current registration and insurance upon entering JBLM. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
IMPORTANT CHANGES: JBLM has informed us they that they are now following the guidelines for the Real ID Act. This means that if you have a standard issued Washington driver’s license, you will need an additional form of valid ID, i.e. a Passport book or Passport Card. If you have an enhanced Washington state driver’s license, you meet these requirements. There are no exceptions to this rule. A second form of ID can only be waived if you know a DOD ID card holder who can sponsor you.
BOOSTER MEETING
Our next Booster Meeting is this Thursday, February 13, at 6:30pm. Meetings are held in Mr. Sorn’s classroom. Everyone is invited to attend and your time does count toward your 30 volunteer hours.
NO SCHOOL, FEBRUARY 14 THRU 17
There will be no school this Friday, February 14, due to our Teacher In-Service Day; and no school on Monday, February 17, due to Presidents’ Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 18.
LYA PARENT PLANNING MEETING
Current and former PLS students, who are now in grades 8 thru 12, are invited to the Lutheran Youth Association’s (LYA) annual convention in July. This year the convention will be held at Dixie State University in St. George, Utah, July 23 thru 26. There will be a parent planning meeting in the Ark (gym) foyer on Tuesday, February 18, at 6:00pm, to discuss fundraising and transportation logistics for the trip. For more information, please visit ELS.ORG/LYA2020 or call the school office at 253-537-1901.
FEBRUARY PIZZA DAY
Next Wednesday, February 19, is our February Pizza Hot Lunch. Order forms were sent home last week and need to be returned by this Thursday, February 13. Please make checks payable to PLS Boosters. Extra order forms are available outside of the school office.
KIDS’ HEART CHALLENGE (A.K.A. JUMP ROPR FOR HEART)
PLS students will again participate in the American Heart Association’s program, Kids Heart Challenge. The Kids Heart Challenge raises money to fund research and treatment for heart disease, as well as educational materials for prevention. Last year 68 students participated, raising $2,364 in donations! Our goal this year is to have 75 students participate and collect over $2,450. Donations are due by next Thursday, February 20. The event will be next Friday, February 21, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Additional information, along with permission slips, have been sent home with students. If you questions or would like to help with this event, please contact Mrs. Rogich.
PLS SOCK HOP & SOCK DRIVE
The PLS Boosters will be hosting a 50’s style Sock Hop & Sock Drive next Friday, February 21, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Ark (gym). The Boosters will be collecting new socks at the door for the Wishing Well, a foundation that benefits local foster children. Admission is free! There will be a Soda Shoppe with ice cream floats for sale!
Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Interested in volunteering for this event? A volunteer sign-up sheet is located outside of the school office.
PRE-K OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, March 5, from 9:00am to 10:30am, Mrs. Rogich will host a Pre-K Open House for new and prospective Pre-K students for the 2020/21 school year. The children will get to see what Pre-K will be like. If you know of a family searching for a Pre-K program, please tell them to contact the school office at 253-537-1901 and we would be happy to send them an invitation.
KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP
Friday, March 6, from 9:00am to 10:30am, Mrs. Davis will have a Kindergarten Roundup, where our Pre-K students, plus new prospective Kindergarten students, will get a chance to see what Kindergarten is all about. If you know of a family searching for a Kindergarten program, please tell them to contact the school office at 253-537-1901 and we would be happy to send them an invitation.
POWER HOUR BLOCK FEST
Power Hour at Parkland Lutheran School is excited to host Block Fest! Block Fest is a traveling block-building extravaganza for children 8 months to 8 years, although older kids and adults/caregivers will enjoy it too! It is intended to engage families with their children and to expose everyone to the power of play & the connection between blocks, math, and science. Come play with us! This FREE event will be held in the Ark (gym) on Friday, March 6, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm (open house style event, come when you are able).
For more information, check out http://www.blockfest.org or email agullixson@blc.edu.
PLS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Those families applying for a scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year should do so as soon as possible. For information and instructions on how to apply, click on the following link. Scholarships may not be awarded or available for applications submitted after the month of February.
PLS SILENT AUCTION
Mark your calendars now for the 12th Annual PLS Boosters’ Silent Auction, Saturday, March 21. Each classroom will be collecting items for a themed basket for the auction. Please see the list below for details. If you have any questions or need suggestions for items, please contact your child’s teacher. Thank you in advance for your contributions!
• Grade(s) Pre-K: Coffee/Tea Lover’s Basket – coffee, tea, tea pot, tea cups, coffee gift cards, etc.
• Grade(s) K: Kitchen Basket – baking pan, spatula, whisk, cook book, kitchen towel, etc.
• Grade(s) 1 & 2: Family Game Night Basket – family board games, cards, dice, snacks, etc.
• Grade(s) 3 & 4: Summertime Basket – cooler, beach chair, pool noodle, beach towel, kite, etc.; Barbeque/Grilling Basket – BBQ tools, charcoal, BBQ sauce, wood chips, etc.
• Grade(s) 5 & 6: Gardening Basket – seeds, gardening gloves, gardening tools, garden hose, etc.
• Grade(s) 7 & 8: Spa Day Basket – bath salts, towels, pedicure set, bathrobe, fluffy slippers, etc.
In addition to the themed baskets, we are also seeking donations in the form of goods, gift certificates, services, or any item of value to be auctioned. Remember, all donations are tax deductible! Thank you in advance for your time and consideration in making a donation to a great cause!
AUCTION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Boosters are in need of help in the following areas. (Sign-up sheets are located outside of the school office.) Thanks in advance for your willingness to help!
Auction Donation Procurement: The Boosters are in need of volunteers to deliver auction request letters to local businesses. Letters are located outside of the school office.
Table Setup: We are in need of someone to help Mr. Rafael set up tables and chairs in the afternoon of Thursday, March 19.
Dessert Dash: The auction committee is asking for dessert items to be delivered to the school on Friday, March 20, for the auction’s Dessert Dash. All donations are tax deductible and go to a great cause. Also, time spent making/procuring desserts for the auction counts towards Volunteer Hours!
Decorating Help: We are looking for volunteers to help our auction committee decorate the Ark in the afternoon/evening of Friday, March 20.
PLS SPORTS
BASKETBALL
This Week
• Mon., Feb. 10: Boys Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
• Tue., Feb. 11: Girls Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
• Wed., Feb. 12: A-Team Home Games w/Christ the King
o A-Team Girls 3:30pm; A-Team Boys 4:30pm (No practice for B-Team)
Girls Player Dismissal 2:50pm; Boys Player Dismissal 3:15pm
• Thur., Feb. 13: Girls Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Next Week
• Tue., Feb. 18: A-Team Home Games w/Bethany Lutheran
o A-Team Girls 3:30pm; A-Team Boys 4:30pm (No practice for B-Team)
Boys Player Dismissal 2:50pm; Girls Player Dismissal 3:15pm
• Wed., Feb. 19: Boys Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
• Thur., Feb. 20: A-Team Home Games w/Faith Lutheran
o A-Team Girls 4:00pm; A-Team Boys 5:00pm (No practice for B-Team)
Player Dismissal 3:15pm
• Sat., Feb. 22: A-Team Basketball Triangle Match @ ELHS (7306 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98443)
o A-Team Girls 9:00am & 11:00am; A-Team Boys 10:00am & 12:00pm
CHEER
This Week
• Mon., Feb. 10: Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
• Wed., Feb. 11: A-Team Home Games w/Christ the King Lutheran 3:30pm to 5:30pm
o Cheerleader Dismissal 2:50pm
Next Week
• Tue., Feb. 18: A-Team Home Games w/Bethany Lutheran 3:30pm to 5:30pm
o Cheerleader Dismissal 2:50pm
• Thur., Feb. 20: A-Team Home Games w/Faith Lutheran 4:00pm to 5:00pm
o Cheerleader Dismissal 3:15pm
If you have questions regarding our sport’s program or want to volunteer, please contact our Athletic Director, Megan Enstad menstad@parklandlutheran.org.
A LOOK AHEAD
MON 2/10
Piano Lessons
Parent/Teacher Conferences by Request
Boys BB Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Cheer Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Jr. Choir Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
TUE 2/11
Parent/Teacher Conferences by Request
Power Hour 1:45pm
Girls BB Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
WED 2/12
Chapel 8:40am
A-Team BB Home Games vs. Christ the King
*Girls 3:30pm; Boys 4:30pm; Cheer for Games
**Cheer/Girls Player Dismissal 2:50pm
**Boys Player Dismissal 3:15pm
THUR 2/13
Band Lessons
Girls BB Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Booster Meeting 6:30pm
FRI 2/14
Valentine’s Day
NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service Day
SAT 2/15
PLS 8th Grade Snow Trip
SUN 2/16
PLC Sunday School/Bible Class 9:15am
MON 2/17
NO SCHOOL – President’s Day
TUE 2/18
School Resumes
Power Hour 1:45pm
A-Team BB Home Games vs. Bethany Lutheran
*Boys 3:30pm; Girls 4:30pm; Cheer for Games
**Cheer/Boys Player Dismissal 2:50pm
**Girls Player Dismissal 3:15pm
WED 2/19
Chapel 8:40am
Pizza Day
Boys BB Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
THUR 2/20
A-Team BB Home Games vs. Faith Lutheran
*Girls 4:00pm; Boys 5:00pm; Cheer for Games
**Cheer/Player Dismissal 3:15pm
FRI 2/21
Jump Rope for Heart 2:00pm
Booster’s Sock Hop 6:30pm to 8:00pm
SAT 2/22
A-Team BB Triangle @ ELHS
*Girls 9:00am & 11:00am
*Boys 10:00am & 12:00pm
SUN 2/23
PLC Sunday School/Bible Class 9:15am