Next week is Holy Week.  The service times for our association churches are listed below:

Maundy Thursday:

   Bethany English: 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM with communion;

   Holy Cross:  10:00 AM and 7:00 PM with communion;

   Mt. Calvary : 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM with communion;

   Puritas: 7:00 PM with communion.

Good Friday:

   Bethany :  7:00 PM

   Holy Cross:  7:00 PM

   Mt. Calvary :  7:30 PM

Puritas:  7:00 PM

This week we say a prayer of thanks for the safe return of our 7th and 8^th graders from Washington , D.C.

Elizabeth Julian, grandmother of Devin Flores (4) passed away Tuesday morning and was buried today.  Keep this family in your prayers as they mourn her loss.

We ask that you continue to pray for the faculty, staff and pastors of West Park Lutheran School .

   If you have any prayer requests, call the school office so that we can let our school families and friends know. 

   Dont forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour by Sunday morning or youll be one hour late for church.

The April Banking Day was omitted from the calendar.  It is scheduled for Thursday, April 22^nd.  Bankers, please take note.

   Beginning next year our Uniform Dress Policy will change slightly.  Red shirts, along with white and light blue will be acceptable.  No logos will be allowed on shirts.  Also, tan uniform pants as well as black and navy blue may be worn.  The pants must be of uniform style with no pockets below the waist.  Skorts will be allowed year-round. 

   Please remember that this policy will be in effect beginning with the 2004-2005 school year.

   The list of our high achievers is attached to this weeks Page Twenty-three.  Our congratulations to all of those students who achieved Honor Roll, Merit Roll, Perfect Attendance, Perfect Church and Perfect Sunday School Attendance, and the Principals List.  Way to go!

   Thanks to all those who saved General Mills Box Tops for Education.  Recently we mailed 2,550 box tops plus the bonus certificates for a total of $270.50 for West Park Lutheran School .  Keep em comin!

   And dont forget about the Campbell s labels either!

1. Market Day pick up is tomorrow Saturday, April 3, 2004 , in the Holy 

Cross Annex between 11:00 AM and 12:00 noon .  If you cannot pick up your order, please find someone to help you out!

2. Our next PTL meeting is Tuesday 7:00 PM at Bethany English Lutheran Church .  This is an important meeting.  Plan to attend.  We will have elections for the offices of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.  Mr. Oerkfitz will tell us How to Save Money for (Your Kids) College Education.  Grade 5 is responsible for refreshments. 

At this meeting we will finalize the plans for the Spring Carnival.  Your help is needed!

3. The Spring Carnival is Saturday, May 1^st!  Call Kris Kobella (433-7987) or Jennifer Valek (941-6090) if you can ask for donations at one of the following areas:

Brookgate Shopping Center ;

Westwood Shopping Center ;

Fairview Shopping Center ;

Southland Shopping Center ;

Lorain Avenue ;

Westgate Mall;

Donation letters are available in the school office if you need one.  Please make sure that when you receive a donation, you receive a business card and write on the back of the card what was donated and the value of the donated item.  We will be having one area for Children's Lucky Pick and one area for Adult Lucky Pick.  We need to collect approximately 700-900 items for the Lucky Picks. 

For each ten box tops and/or soup labels brought in on the day of the Carnival, one token will be given.  Each child may receive up to three tokens only. 

Lets make this the best Spring Carnival ever!

4. The last Burger King Night out netted us $70.00.  Our Burger King was the top in sales for the week.  Manager Matt said it was because of our schools support.  Thanks to all those who support this fundraiser! 

The next Burger King Night Out is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14^th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the same Burger King (West 150 and Puritas).  This is a great opportunity to meet your friends during the Easter Break.

Lutheran Urban Community Ministry invites everyone to join them for the Way of the Cross this Sunday, April 4 at 3:00 PM .  This is a Lenten devotional tour that reminds us that our Lord Jesus Christ came to the city.  It begins at Calvary Lutheran Church , 13101Euclid Ave., Cleveland , 44112.  You are encouraged to attend.

   Dont forget the Holy Cross Rummage Sale tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM .  During the Rummage Sale the Youth Group will host a Brat and Burger fry and will offer to wash your car or truck for a free will donation.  Plan to attend.

In addition to Easter Sunday services, two of our association churches will be serving Easter Breakfast on Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 .

Holy Cross:  Breakfast will be served from 9:00 to 10:00 AM .  The menu includes pancakes, ham/egg casserole, orange juice, bakery, coffee and tea.  A free-will offering will be received to cover the costs.

Mt. Calvary :  A breakfast of scrambled eggs and sausage, bagels, juice and coffee will be served from 8:00 to 10:00 AM .  A free-will offering will be received.

Puritas:  A Community Easter Breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 9:30 AM .  The menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, orange juice, toast, coffee, tea, cereal, milk, and fresh fruit.  The cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 3-11, with children 2 and under free.  Tickets are available at the door.

   Wed like all gleanors back by Maundy Thursday.  Please be sure to put your childs name and grade on the back before sending them in.  If you wish you may simply write a check for the total amount.  The money collected will be sent to Christ Lutheran Church of the Deaf right here in Cleveland .  Call the school office if you have any questions.

   Track meets are scheduled for Monday, May 10 (grades 7 and 8) and Wednesday, May 12 (grades 5 and 6).  Raindates are the days following the scheduled meets.

   The Softball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, May 1^st.  As more details become available, well publish them in Page Twenty-three.

   The April chapel offerings will go to Cleveland s City Mission.  The City Mission provides shelter, clothing, health care, food and counsel to men, women, and children, with a strong emphasis on the everlasting hope only to be found in the Lord Jesus.  For more information on this outreach program visit www.erieside.org.

Were still looking for sponsors for the April 24 Walk-A-Thon.  Sponsor sheets were attached to the last few Page Twenty-threes.  Additional sheets are available from your childs teacher.

Our goal is $5000.  There are other Cleveland Lutheran schools participating, so lets get out there early.  We need lots of volunteers to help with the snacks (water, fruit, granola bars, etc.) for the walk.  If you know of someone who may have a connection to a snack food supply and would be willing to donate some items, call the school office. 

Lutheran Urban Community Ministry (LUCM) is a ministry for congregations and people with a vision for ministry in the city.  It is a social service agency of the city churches cooperating to serve urban Cleveland and Lorain by spreading Gospel seeds of hope.  Every spring LUCM provides seed catalogs to help those who would like the opportunity to make an impact in the life of a child, a single parent, an elderly person or find ways to respond to the needs of the people in they city.  LUCM Seed Catalogs are available in the school office for members of our school family and friends to use.  Call if you would like one.

We have a limited supply of brochures about the LOMO Summer Camp program available in the school office.  If you are interested call the office and well be happy to send one home with your child.

   A limited supply of yearbook order forms are available in the school office. 

   If you own a business or know someone who would like to advertise a business, contact the office about current prices.

RECYCLE CORNER:

   During the months of April and May city service departments in Cuyahoga County will be collecting oil-bases paints, pesticides, automotive fluids, etc. as a part of the Spring Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up.  Check with a local service department for more detailed information regarding collection dates and times.

Below are the Sunday worship times for our association congregations:

Bethany English Lutheran Church

15460 Triskett Road

8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Worship

9:45 A.M. Christian Ed. Hour

Pastor Robert Ferro (941-7880)

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

4260 Rocky River Drive

8:00 & 10:45 A.M. Worship

9:15 A.M. Christian Ed. Hour

Pastor Myron Prok (252-2348)

Pastor James Herbolsheimer

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church

12826 Lorain Avenue

10:30 A.M. Worship

Pastor Matt Williams (671-2099)

Puritas Lutheran Church

13812 Bellaire Road

10:00 A.M. Worship

8:45 A.M. Christian Ed. Hour

Pastor Karin Himstedt

                                 (251-6722)

We congratulate the following students for achieving the Honor Roll the third quarter of the 2003-2004 school year:

Grade Four:

Frida Etchell

Nathaniel LeBrun

Stephen Markovich

Caron Wolbert

Taylor Wright

Grade Five:

Joey DiMauro

Phillip Hodos

Kyle Janas

Janelle McDowell

E. J. Snock

Kayla Szynal

Brook Ulbrich

Billy Wagner

Grade Six

Megan Brown

Missy Carte

Kristen Geye

Kevin Johnson

Rebekah LeBrun

Grade Seven:

Brenda Do

Missy Faykus

Lizzy Nagy

Amy Oschip

Courtney Ulbrich

Grade Eight:

Lauren Andrews

Ashley Buescher

Jacki Castro

Rebecca Civittolo

Paul Hadde

Anna Leininger

Kelcie Monson

Bill Shell

Nathan Yencho

   Those who achieved the Merit Roll are as follows and we offer them our congratulations also:

 Grade Four:

Alicia Johnson

Nick Wiebusch

Grade Five:

Brittany Krus

Daeja Turner

Jessie West

Grade Six:

Kara Kobella

Grade Seven:

Asha McDowell

Mike Tabanji

Grade Eight:

Maricel Galarza

Chris Velasco

We congratulate the following students for their attendance records during the third quarter of the 2003-2004 school year:

Perfect Attendance:

 Kindergarten:

Andrea Hellisz

Karissa Monson

Ben Wiebusch

Grade One:

Ana Lee

Joey Sterling

Grade Two:

Aaron Geye

Tia Lester

Antoinette Powell

Miranda Valek

Grade Three:

Robby Huey

Alex Miller

Bethany Schmidt

Tyler Wagner

Grade Four:

Tran Luong

Stephen Markovich

Kirsten Monson

Zachary Prah

Grade Five:

Joey DiMauro

Katie Handley

Kyle Janas

Michael Junke

Ryan Schwarz

Billy Wagner

Grade Six:

Megan Brown

Missy Carte

Grade Seven:

Bobby Beveridge

Brenda Do

Missy Faykus

Mariah Hale

Bao Luong

Asha McDowell

Amy Oschip

Grade Eight:

Lauren Andrews

Michael Carte

Jacki Castro

Rebecca Civittolo

Nelson Cruz

Maricel Galarza

Anna Leininger

Kelcie Monson

Ian Prah

Luis Santiago

Nathan Yencho

Perfect Church Attendance

 Kindergarten:

Spencer Britt

Andrea Hellisz

Stacy Kauntz

Damon King

Karissa Monson

Grade One

Jessica Bradley

Ana Lee

Grade Two

Aaron Geye

Tia Lester

Danielle Kobella

Miranda Valek

Grade Three:

Marissa Dotson

Nichole Kirk

Alex Miller

Janessa Moorman

Shannon Poppe

Grade Four:

Brandon Beveridge

Samantha Cooke

Frida Etchell

Devin Flores

Alicia Johnson

Mariah Kobella

Tran Luong

Kirsten Monson

Zachary Prah

Grade Five:

David Peace

Elienid Santiago

Jessie West

Grade Six:

Kristen Geye

Kara Kobella

Zeb Moorman

Grade Seven:

Missy Faykus

Naomi Kirk

Brittany Lyons

Lizzy Nagy

Grade Eight:

Lauren Andrews

Jacki Castro

Rebecca Civittolo

Nelson Cruz

Maricel Galarza

Kelcie Monson

Ian Prah

Nathan Yencho

Perfect Sunday School Attendance:

 Kindergarten:

Spencer Britt

Andrea Hellisz

Stacy Kauntz

Damon King

Karissa Monson

Grade One:

Jessica Bradley

Ana Lee

Grade Two:

Aaron Geye

Danielle Kobella

Tia Lester

Miranda Valek

Grade Three:

Marissa Dotson

Nichole Kirk

Alex Miller

Janessa Moorman

Shannon Poppe

Grade Four

Samantha Cooke

Devin Flores

Mariah Kobella

Tran Luong

Kirsten Monson

Zachary Prah

Grade Five

David Peace

Elienid Santiago

Billy Wagner

Jessie West

Grade Six

Kristen Geye

Kara Kobella

Zeb Moorman

Grade Seven

Missy Faykus

Naomi Kirk

Grade Eight

Nelson Cruz

Maricel Galarza

Kelcie Monson

Ian Prah

Nathan Yencho

Principals List

The following students are given special recognition for achieving perfect attendance for school, church, and Sunday school, and straight As (Grades 1-3) or Honor Roll (Grades 4-8):

Grade Two

Aaron Geye

Grade Seven

Missy Faykus

Grade Eight

Rebecca Civittolo

Kelcie Monson

Nathan Yencho

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