Lent is a great time to pause and reflect on Jesus life and sacrifice for our sake.  Mid-week (Wednesday) Lenten services are offered by our association congregations.  We pray that you will attend one of the following:

Bethany : 10:00 am , 7:00 pm

Holy Cross:  10:00 am ; 7:00 pm

Mt. Calvary : 10:00 am , 7:30 pm

Puritas:  7:15 pm .

Mrs. Kobellas brother, Mr. David McNeil, passed away on Monday.  Please remember the Kobella family (Danielle, grade 2; Mariah, grade 4; Kara, grade 6;)  in your prayers as they mourn his loss.

We ask that you continue to pray for all Lutheran schools throughout the United States and especially for West Park Lutheran School , its parents, and staff.  In addition, please remember Heidi Walkush, our Speech Therapist as she confronts some personal challenges.

Continue to pray for Linda Ferros father, Mr. George Lambert who had surgery last week and is now recovering in a Columbus hospital; and Mr. Hink who is now home recuperating from the stroke he suffered.

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

   The third grading period ends today.  Report cards will be released to all students whose accounts are current.  This includes tuition, extended care, graduation fees, candy, and money from the first Zap-A-Snack sale.  Notices were sent to those parents who have an account balance according to our records.  If you have any questions regarding your account, please call the school office.

   In connection with the Target Take Charge of Education School Fundraising Program, West Park Lutheran School received a check for $76.81.  Target donates 1% of Target Visa and Target Guest Card purchases made at Target or at target.com to eligible schools designated by purchasers.  For more information about this program call 1-800-316-6142.

   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.

   Attention, painters!  If you missed the painting party at Mt. Calvary last weekend, you have another chance.  Once again, beginning at 9:00 AM you can help with the renovation for the 2004-2005 school year.  No supplies are needed only willing and able bodies.  Just show up.  No applications necessary!  

The Pizza Lunch is a service provided to our students by the P.T.L.  Mrs. Geye has served faithfully as its coordinator.  Since she has taken a new position, we need someone to coordinate our pizza lunches.  (Only three pizza lunches remain in this school year.) Without a volunteer, the pizza lunches we provide will no longer continue.  Currently the next lunch is scheduled for Friday, April 2^nd.  If you would like to volunteer to serve West Park Lutheran School students in this way, please call the school office within the next week.

   A few gleanors have made their way back to the school office.  Our suggestion was to fill in one quarter during the rest of the Lenten season, so we really dont expect them back until Maundy Thursday.  Please be sure to put your childs name and room number 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.

   Cheerleaders need to turn in their uniforms skirt and vest -  to Mrs. Vinson, no later than Thursday, March 25^th.  Cheerleaders, if you have any questions or concerns, please speak to Mrs. Vinson.

1. Market Day late calls and internet orders are due by noon on Tuesday, March 30.

2. The Bowling Event last Sunday was a lot of fun.  Everyone had a great time.  Over 110 people attended.  Nathan Yencho had a 200 game and Mr. Keith Monson bowled a 172!  Wow!  Good job, guys!  Thanks to all who attended.

3. Our next PTL meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 6 at 7:00 PM at Bethany English Lutheran Church .  Mr. Oerkfitz will speak on the topic How to Save Money for Your Kids College Education.  Grade 5 is responsible for refreshments. 

Elections will be held for our new officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.  Please consider helping out in this manner.  It's a great experience!

4. The Spring Carnival is fast approaching.  Call Kris Kobella (433-7987) or Jennifer Valek (941-6090) if you can ask for donations at one of the following areas:

Kamms Corners;

Warren Village ;

Brookgate Shopping Center ;

Westwood Shopping Center ;

Fairview Shopping Center ;

Southland Shopping Center ;

Lorain Avenue ;

Puritas Avenue ;

Westgate Mall;

Great Northern 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 best Spring Carnival ever!

   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 March chapel offerings will go to LOMO Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Ohio .  This is the ELCA organization that oversees the five Lutheran camps in Ohio :  For more information call 1-800-431-LOMO, or register online at www.lomocamps.org.  (You can receive a discount on summer registration if paid in full by April 1!)  Camp information and registration forms are available in the school office.

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. 

   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:

   The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District has provided recycling drop-off locations in the city of Cleveland where residents can take their household recyclables.  Our featured location this week is Halloran Ice Skating Rink, 3550 West 117 St. which accepts newspaper, magazines, catalogs, office and school papers.

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