THE PLS WEEKLY COMMUNICATOR
SCHOOL: (253) 537-1901
CHURCH: (253) 537-5492
EXTENDED CARE: (253) 720-4405
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February 19, 2019
THE PLS WEEKLY COMMUNICATOR IS YOUR PRIMARY SOURCE OF INFORMATION
BOOSTER MEETING
Our next Booster meeting is Thursday, February 21, 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.
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
PLS students will again participate in the American Heart Association’s program, Jump Rope for Heart. Jump Rope for Heart raises money to fund research and treatment for heart disease, as well as educational materials for prevention. Last year 53 students participated raising $2,175 in donations. Our goal this year is to have 55 students participate and collect over $2,200.00. Donations are due by Wednesday, February 20. The event will be Friday, February 22. If you questions or would like to help with the event, please contact Mrs. Rogich.
PLS SOCK HOP & SOCK DRIVE
The Boosters will be hosting a 50’s style Sock Hop & Sock Drive Friday, February 22, 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 milkshakes, ice cream, and Italian sodas for sale!
Interested in volunteering for this event? A volunteer sign-up sheet is located outside of the school office. Remember, a total of 30 volunteer hours is required before the end of the year.
PLS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Those families applying for a scholarship for the 2019-2020 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.
PRE-K OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, February 28, from 9:00am to 10:30am, Mrs. Rogich will host a Pre-K Open House for new and prospective Pre-K students for the 2019/2020 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 1, 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.
PLS SILENT AUCTION
Mark your calendars now for the 11th Annual PLS Boosters’ Silent Auction, on Saturday, March 23. 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: Tea Lover’s Basket – tea, tea pot, tea cups, tea infuser, 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.; Barbeque/Grilling Basket – BBQ tools, charcoal, BBQ sauce, wood chips, etc.
• Grade(s) 3 & 4: Summertime Basket – cooler, beach chair, pool noodle, beach towel, kite, etc.
• Grade(s) 5 & 6: Gardening Basket – seeds, gardening gloves, gardening tools, garden hose, etc.
• Grade(s) 7 & 8: Easter Basket – stuffed bunnies, bubbles, candy filled eggs, small toys, 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 with this year’s auction in the following areas:
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 21.
Dessert Dash: The auction committee is asking for dessert items to be delivered to the school on Friday, March 22, 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 22.
If you are able to help out in any of the areas above, sign-up sheets are located outside of the school office. Thanks in advance for your willingness to help!
TELSS OLYMPICS – IMPORTANT!
Attention parents of students in grades 1 thru 8: If you have a standard WA state driver’s license (not enhanced), please check your license for the verbiage “federal restrictions apply” or “federal limits apply”. As of July 2018, this verbiage is printed on all standard WA state licenses. This means that if you have had your license renewed since last summer, and do not have an enhanced license, you will need a second form of ID, such as a passport, to enter JBLM. Please see below for more details about this year’s TELSS Olympics.
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 Friday, February 22. 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, as well as a valid driver’s license. (JBLM will be accepting standard driver’s licenses until 2020. HOWEVER, if a driver’s license has the verbiage “federal restrictions apply” or “federal limits apply”, that individual will need a second form of ID, such as a passport.) Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
All students in grades 1 thru 8 are expected to participate in the TELSS Olympics on Friday, May 3. 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.
PLS SPORTS
BASKETBALL
This Week
• Tue., Feb. 19: Girls Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
• Wed., Feb. 20: A-Team Boys Home Game w/Faith Lutheran
o A-Team Boys 4:00pm (Player Dismissal 3:15pm)
o No Practice for B-Team
• Thur., Feb. 21: Girls Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
• Sat., Feb. 23: A-Team Triangle Match @ Evergreen Lutheran High School
o A-Team Girls 9:00am & 11:00am (Players at ELHS by 8:30am)
o A-Team Boys 10:00am & 12:00pm (Players at ELHS by 9:30am)
Next Week
• Mon., Feb. 25: Boys Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
• Tue., Feb. 26: Girls Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
• Wed., Feb. 27: B-Team Boys Home Game w/Buena Vista
o B-Team Boys 4:00pm (Player Dismissal 3:15pm)
o No Practice for A-Team
• Thur., Feb. 28: Girls Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
• Fri., Mar. 1: A-Team Boys Home Game w/Faith Lutheran
o A-Team Boys 4:00pm (Player Dismissal 3:15pm)
o No Practice for B-Team
• Sat., Mar. 2: B-Team Boys Jamboree @ Concordia Seattle (Time TBD)
CHEER
This Week
• Wed., Feb. 20: A-Team Boys Home Game w/Faith (one game only) 4:00pm to 5:00pm
o Cheer Dismissal 3:15pm
Next Week
• Wed., Feb. 27: B-Team Boys Home Game w/Buena Vista (one game only) 4:00pm to 5:00pm
o Cheer Dismissal 3:15pm
• Fri., Mar. 1: A-Team Boys Home Game w/Faith (one game only) 4:00pm to 5:00pm
o Cheer 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
TUE 2/19
Girls BB Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Christianity 101 Class 6:30pm
WED 2/20
Chapel 8:40am
Pizza Day
A-Team Boys BB Home Game w/Faith
*Boys 4:00pm (Player Dismissal 3:15pm)
*Cheer for Game (Cheer Dismissal 3:15pm)
THUR 2/21
Girls BB Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Booster Meeting 6:30pm
FRI 2/22
Jump Rope for Heart 2:00pm
PLS Sock Hop 6:30pm to 8:00pm
SAT 2/23
A-Team BB Triangle Match @ ELHS
*Girls 9:00am & 11:00am
**Players at ELHS by 8:30am
*Boys 10:00am & 12:00pm
**Players at ELHS by 9:30am
SUN 2/24
PLC Sunday School 9:15am
MON 2/25
Boys BB Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
TUE 2/26
Girls BB Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Christianity 101 Class 6:30pm
WED 2/27
Chapel 8:40am
B-Team Boys BB Home Game w/Buena Vista
*Boys 4:00pm (Player Dismissal 3:15pm)
*Cheer for Game (Cheer Dismissal 3:15pm)
THUR 2/28
Pre-K Open House 9:00am to 10:30am
Girls BB Practice 3:30pm to 5:30pm
FRI 3/1
Kindergarten Roundup 9:00am to 10:30am
A-Team Boys BB Home Game w/Faith
*Boys 4:00pm (Player Dismissal 3:15pm)
*Cheer for Game (Cheer Dismissal 3:15pm)
SAT 3/2
B-Team Boys BB Jamboree @ Concordia Seattle (Time TBD)