Weekly Newsletter
September 1, 2014
6914 Wurzbach Rd. | San Antonio, Tx. 78240
614-3741 | www.shlutheran.org
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MISSION STATEMENT
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School and Childcare is a community of parents, students, and staff working together to foster Christ-like
qualities in all we pursue: spiritual growth, academic excellence, social, emotional, and physical development.
School News
Mrs. Sue Gary, School Principal
[email protected] 614-3741 ext. 225
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Great first week of school! Thank you for your assistance in making the school year start a positive one! We are blessed to educate
your children.
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Thank you for your patience as we continue to remodel the school restrooms. We are close to completion of the cafeteria and
kinder wing hallways. They look great!
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Back to School Night...Wednesday, September 10. Pizza with the Principal (5:00 gym), visit classrooms (5:30-6:30). Teachers will
share important classroom information with parents. Let your children give you a tour of their classrooms. It is a fun night! Reserve your
seat on the form sent home with your child or respond to your “Sign-Up Genius” email for online reservations! School Spirit Items and ice
cold Paletas ($1.00) for sale in the gym!
5:00 - 5:45pm
Pizza with the Principals (Gym)
5:30 - 6:30pm
PK-5th Classroom Visits
6:00 – 7:00pm
Jr. High 6th-8th Parents Walk Through Student Schedule/15 min. Teacher Presentations
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First Friday...School Spirit Day! Wear your jeans and school spirit t-shirt! Each first Friday of the month, SHLS Booster Club will sell a
special treat to students as a fundraiser for the athletic department. Friday September 5, support Shepherd athletics by purchasing an ice
cold fruit paleta after school for $1.00. It is like a Popsicle but better!
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Happy Birthday Shepherd of the Hills School! Shepherd of the Hills is celebrating 35 years of Christian education. We will have several opportunities to celebrate and reminisce on these past 35 years. Join us for a "Happy Birthday Shepherd!" kick-off family event
on Saturday, September 13 beginning with a hot dog, cake and ice cream celebration followed by the opportunity to praise and worship
at 6:00! Birthday cake and goodie bags for all!
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Sign up today...2014 "Everything for Everyone" Sale! Saturday, September 20, 8:00 to 2:00, School Gym. If you are interested in
becoming a vendor and sell your items, please contact Candice Dominguez at [email protected]. Sale is open to the community!
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School and childcare will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy your family time!
Cafeteria Menu
Tony Zavala, Food Service Manager, [email protected], 614-3741 ext. 209
Menu is subject to change in pursuit of the freshest ingredients. Cost for hot-lunch is $3.30 + .10 cents for milk for 2 year olds
thru grade 8. Toddlers and under is $2.65. All lunches should be pre-paid in the cafeteria office. "The Ram Cafe is now offering
Chicken Caesar Salad (chicken, parmesan cheese and croutons on a romaine salad blend) for $2.50. Baked potatoes with cheese, butter, and real bacon bits are available everyday for $1.00. Cold breakfast options (cereal, bagels, juices, fruits, etc.) are available each
morning beginning at 7:00am. Students must finish breakfast in the cafe before going to class."
September 1
Labor Day
School &
Child Care
Holiday
September 2
Country Pork Chops
Chops braised in cream
gravy
Buttered Corn
Peas & Carrots
White Bread
Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruit
September 3
Southwest Fish Tacos
Whole grain Fish sticks in
corn tortillas and avocado
lime ranch
Cilantro Rice
Coleslaw
Cornbread
Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruit
September 4
Braised Beef Rotini
Tender beef tips in natural
gravy w/spiral pasta
Rotini Pasta
Fresh Squash Medley
Garlic Toast
Ginger Ale Jello
September 5
Monterrey Dogs
Hot dogs w/melted cheese
and bell pepper
Cowboy Mashed Potatoes
Field Green Salad
Grandma's Fruit Cobbler
Child Care News
Ms. Audri McEwen, Director of Child Care
[email protected] 614-3741 ext. 207
 Reminder to parents that Childcare is closed Monday, September 1, 2014. I hope you can enjoy your day with family time.
 Your child's safety is very important. If you were asked last week to show your ID to the teacher, thank you for doing so. Anytime someone picks up a child and the Childcare teacher hasn't meet them, they will always ask for identification.
Lutheran High School News
Mr. Patrick Maynard, School Principal
[email protected] 694-4962
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School Night in Miniature on Wednesday, September 3rd at 6:30 pm is an opportunity for parents to come to school and experience a
little bit of what their student experiences each day by following their student's class schedule and meeting their teachers. Parents of prospective students who are interested in learning about Lutheran High School are also welcome.
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LHS Middle School Field Day for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students from Concordia and Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Schools will be on
Friday, September 26th, starting at 9:00 am with an opening devotion. Students will have a fun day of sports, games, art and so much more.
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SAVE THE DATE! The 2014 Lutheran High School Texas Treasures Benefit Auction will be a great night of food, fun, fellowship and fundraising for LHS. In its 18th year of raising funds for LHS, the auction promises to be an evening you won't want to miss! Auction will be on
Saturday, October 18th at Pedrotti's North Wind Ranch, 13715 FM 1560N.
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church News
Worship schedule at Shepherd of the Hills
Saturday contemporary service - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday morning traditional service - 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
Sunday school 9:30 a.m. - All ages
B&B, Bible study and Breakfast is a pastor led Bible study held every Wednesday during the school year, 7:30-8:10 in the school
library (begins Sept. 3). It's a great way to begin your day with encouragement from God's Word and the support of fellow believers. initial
study will be on the "Fruits of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22. Free breakfast is provided. School parents, we know you have a busy morning, so please feel free to come in at anytime and stay for as long as your schedule permits. The Bible study ends at 8:10 a.m. so that parents may join their child for the Wednesday morning school chapel service. We look forward to seeing you on September 3rd!
Please join us on Friday, September 5, 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the gym for the International Potluck & Talent Show. Our campus has been
blessed with people from a variety of cultures and it is a celebration of that diversity that will make this event like none other! You can sign
up at the school office or you may call the church office, 614-3742. When you rsvp, a card will be handed to you to fill out with details on the
dish you’re bringing...just bring that card with you that evening. We look forward to seeing you!!
Game Board night for middle schoolers (6-8th) on Firday, September 5, 7-9:00 p.m. in the Crib (upstairs youth room) Bring a friend and
your favorite board games. Girls, please bring a snack to share and boy bring a drink to share. For more information, please contact Nick
Arnold, Director of Student Ministry, [email protected] or 614-3742 ext. 214.
Saturday Services are at 6:00 p.m. (dress is casual)
Our contemporary worship service includes many liturgical
elements from our traditional services, but also includes many
elements unique to the service. We draw our music from many
different modern sources, with a few hymns sprinkled in, accompanied by a guitars, keyboard, bass, drums, and singers.
Communion is celebrated every Saturday.
Sunday Services are at 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
We offer two high quality traditional worship services that feature Lutheran liturgy and hymns accompanied by organ. Periodically, music is accompanied by the choir, our church band,
piano, and other musical instruments. We celebrate Communion on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month and have
children’s messages every 2nd and 4th Sundays. We serve Communion during many church festivals and holidays, including
every Sunday during the season of Easter.