Cross Communiqué
May 23, 2017
“Walk, Grow, Love”
“Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous,
be strong. Do everything in love.” 1Corinthians 16:13-14
Wed.
5/24 Preschool Field Day
8:20 a.m. Chapel - Mrs. Bocek
11:15 a.m. Pizza Lunch
Preschool Field Day
K-8th Grade Field Day
1:15 p.m.
Early Dismissal K-8th Grade
6:00 p.m. Preschool Closing Service - Sanctuary
Thurs.
5/25
Fri.
5/26 Last Day of School
8:45 a.m. Closing Service - Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Early Dismissal K-8th Grade
7:00 p.m. 8th Grade Graduation - Sanctuary
5/27 5:00 p.m. Worship Service Praise Team
5/28 7:45 a.m. Worship Service Organ
9:15 a.m. Worship Service Praise Team
10:45 a.m. Worship Service Praise Team
Sat.
Sun.
God has truly been with us throughout this school
year. It has been a blessing to work with you and
your children. Have a terrific summer! See you
in August.
Our chapel offerings are going to
support Fisher House
May 17th: $46.00
Total to date: $799.00
As the 2016-17 School Year Comes to a Close:
Tue., 5/23 Wed., 5/24 Thu., 5/25 -
Fri., 5/26 -
Last Tuesday only 2 year old session
Last Wednesday only 2 year old session
Last M-W-F 3 & 4 year old Preschool session
Last Thursday 2 year old session
Last T-Th/M-F 3 & 4 year old Preschool day
1:15 Early Dismissal K-8th Grade
6:00 p.m. Closing Service for all
Preschoolers (2’s, 3’s, 4’s) and their Family.
Last day for K-8th Grade
8:45 a.m.
Closing Service
10:15 a.m.
Dismissal
6:30 p.m.
Graduates Arrive; Food Court
7:00 p.m.
Graduation
Second Grade Teaching Position
We are happy to announce that we are adding another second
grade classroom for the 2017-2018 school year. If you are interested in applying for this teaching position, stop by the office
during office hours 7:30 – 4:00 p.m. to complete the application
and drop off your résuméé. If you have questions, please contact Miss Lopez at 630-553-7861.
“Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do,
that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If
you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.”
John 14:13-14
The following families where lifted up in prayer this week
by the school faculty:
Baude
Clark
Cypert
Edwards
Himes
Peterson
Reid
Sittler
Williams
Willis
Winkelman
Congratulations to the Class of 2017! A special
graduation service will be held on Friday, May 26th
at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
God’s blessing to the following students on completing their education at Cross:
Cameron Atkins
Ryan Conner
Maggie Dervis
Cameron English
Kebron Gebresillase
Alexander Houtz
Brooke Kala
Noah Klossing
Caleb Kok
Claire Marcoux
Anabella Nuzzo
Landon Purdue
Taylor Rice
Kalene Schalhamer
Mia Schwarz
Logan Spiess
Katelyn Stritzel
David Swenson
Grace Watson
Madisyn Willman
May God continue to walk beside them as they
move forward to the next level of education and the
challenges they will encounter.
Graduates - Please meet in the Food Court at 6:30
p.m. on Friday to put on your robes and flowers.
FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS:
A final reminder that we need you here at
8:30 a.m. on Thursday morning. Mrs. Stone
will be in the office lobby to meet with you
and give you your game assignments. Thanks for your
help!
Cross Communiqué
May 23, 2017
Mrs. Neyer’s 5th grade news
We have reached the finish line for fifth grade now
onto sixth. The students have grown academically
but most importantly spiritually. It is with a tear in
my eye that I say farewell and see you next year.
May you find a restful summer and new zeal for the
next school year!
Dear Cross Families,
Godspeed!
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
- Robert Frost
REGISTER TODAY FOR
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Date: June 26-29, 2017
Place: Cross Lutheran Church and School
Time: 8:30-Noon (Mon), 9-Noon (Tue-Thu)
Contact: Alissa Bocek ([email protected]), Kayla Olson ([email protected]) or call the church office at 630553-7335.
Register Online: http://bit.ly/2od7vYw.
Early bird pricing ends June 5th!
Summer Band
Mr. Foster will be offering summer band at Cross.
You can sign up at signupgenius.com. Click “Find a
Sign Up” and search using [email protected].
This year Cross will be returning to reading
during the summer months. We are asking
that all future 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade read
ONE Required Novel and ONE book of
Choice.
Students acquire new skills throughout the school
year, but they can lose ground if learning stops during
summer break. Fortunately, learning never has to
stop. Students who read throughout the summer gain
skills and develop a better understanding of language
and the world around them. Please encourage them to
experience the joy of reading, the doorway to all other
learning.
Informational packets have come home, keep an eye
open for them!
Book lists, public library links, book reviews and all
forms can be found on my blog.
www.mrsneyersreadingcorneratcross.blogspot.com
Lost & found
Our lost and Found box is overflowing! Articles will be put on display by
noon on Wednesday, May 24th in the office
lobby. Items will remain on display through
11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26th. Please stop
by and check for any items that may belong
to your family.
PTL Spring Plant Sale
Thank you to all that purchased flowers from the
PTL plant sale. The plants were beautiful!
SUMMER ENRICHMENT IDEAS
The Center for Gifted
Unique summer challenges for advanced learners!
Complete course descriptions and application forms are available in the school office.
Summer Reading Skills online Programs
Individualized programs include engaging instruction, independent reading in great books and a skilled and encouraging teacher. Complete course descriptions and application forms are available in the school office.
Cross Communiqué
A Healthy beginning for Kindergarten
The state of Illinois requires all children entering kindergarten to have a physical exam with proof of immunization, a dental exam, and a vision exam. You
might want to begin scheduling these exams now, to
avoid the last minute rush. If your child just had their
annual physical or dental exam, your doctor can simply print the information onto the state form for you. The
information does need to be on the state form, however; just going to “my charts” and printing out what is
there is not in compliance with the requirements. Your
doctor probably has the form, but you can get one
from the school office or print one from the school
website, if you are not sure.
If your child requires a religious exemption waiver,
those are also available from the office. The new
state form does require that a doctor sign off on it, so
if you need one, be sure to get it before visiting the
doctor for your child’s annual physical. A letter alone
is no longer considered adequate for a religious exemption.
May 23, 2017
Making Summer Plans?
If your child is entering kindergarten, 2nd grade, or 6th
grade, be sure to make plans for some check-ups, as
well!
Here is a reminder of who needs what:
Kindergarten: physical exam, dental exam, and vision exam
2nd Grade: dental exam
6th grade: Physical exam and dental exam
All athletes need a sports physical on file. It is good
for one full year, so you don’t need a new one for
each sport. Both parents and athletes need to sign it.
And while we are planning… plan to check off the
parent questions and sign and date that portion of the
physical form. Consider it a treasure hunt… here’s a
hint… it’s about halfway through the form!
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Congratulations Cross Track Team
The boys took 2nd place and the girls
took 4th place at the State Meet held at
Concordia University Chicago.
REMINDERS:
 Wear sunscreen!! The weather looks promising
for outdoors. Students may wear a baseball cap.
 Wear tennis shoes!! Students will be running and
jumping. NO sandals please.
 Bring water!! Please label your water bottle. One
water bottle will be provided. But there are many
stations. A drink is provided with lunch.
 Dress code rules apply!! Please make sure your
child’s shorts and top are within the dress code
guidelines. (Page 12 of the handbook.)
 Hot Dog lunch provided!! Remember, a hot dog
lunch is provided by the PTL. Please bring a sack
lunch if you don’t eat hot dogs.