Berea Lutheran School Newsletter
September 19, 2016
Berea Lutheran School
9308 Rich Valley Blvd.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
school.bereaclc.org
Christian Day School Association (CDSA) Update
Families represented: Augustin, Aymond, Lisa Gullerud, Krueger, Kuehne,
Moen, Radermacher, Rehm, Schierenbeck, Starland, and Thurow
Contents
Christian Day School
Association (CDSA)
Update
1
Picture Day
1
Family Game Night
1
Monthly Reminders:
1
Upcoming Events
2
Reminders:
2
Field Trip to Oliver Kelley
Farm
2
Other Field Trips
2
Berea Gear was discussed. Heather will put together an order list of 4-5 items
to choose from. The Bible passage we have used in the past will be on the
back of the shirts.
There are still a few volunteer opportunities remaining. Please check in with
Mr. Thurow if you are interested.
Committees were reminded to use the Berea party book which is located in the
work room. Please update the section for your party.
Berea athletics has a cross country meet in Eau Claire on September 17th.
Basketball will be starting Wednesday practices near the end of October.
Watch for announcements in the bulletin.
Notes from Mrs. Rehm
(Grades 1-4):
2
It was determined to spend some of the carnival money on purchasing smaller
shorts and jerseys for the basketball team. 10 neon Berea shirts for preschool
and kindergarten field trips will also be purchased.
Notes from Mrs. Augustin
(Gr. 1-8):
2
Game night has been set for Friday, September 30th starting at 5. Families are
invited to bring their supper and a game to play.
Notes from Mr. Thurow
(Gr. 5-8):
2
A parents night out was discussed for December. More information once
details are worked out.
Picture Day
Monthly
Reminders:
September Recycling
– Lang
September 30 is picture day. Forms were sent home in the folder given at the
Parent/Teacher Orientation. You do not have to order pictures. All children will
be getting their pictures taken for the group composite picture, so please make
sure to have them dress nicely for this. You have the option of ordering online
at mylifetouch.com (Picture Day ID: MI196011Y0).
Family Game Night
Friday, September 30 is Family Game Night at the Activity Center. You are
invited to bring pizza for your family, beverages, and some of your favorite
board games to play. It starts at 5:00. We’ll eat, and then share our board
games for the evening. Come and have fun!
Page 2
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 21
Gr K-4 Field Trip: Pine Tree
Apple Orchard
Friday, September 23
10:30am
Field Trip Grades 5-8: Fort
Snelling (Lunch McDonald's)
School Newsletter
Field Trip to Oliver Kelley Farm
All students will be taking a field trip to the Oliver Kelley Farm Historical Site in Elk
River, MN on Friday, Oct. 7th. The Oliver Kelley Farm is a working historical farm
operated by the Minnesota Historical Society. We will be divided into two groups,
with the K-4 students topic being “1860’s Farm: Then and Now” and the 5-8
students’ topic being “Minnesota Civil War Farms”. We will leave at 8:30 a.m. and
return to school by 2:30. Lunch will be a McDonald’s stop on the way back. If you
can help drive for this field trip, please let Mr. Thurow know as soon as possible.
Thanks!
7:00pm
Lego Robotics
Other Field Trips
Friday, September 30
Grades K-4 trip to Pine Tree Apple Orchard: Grades K-4 are going to Pine Tree
Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake on Wednesday. The drive will take about 35
minutes each way. They will be touring the apple orchard, looking at the bakery,
eating apple doughnuts and apple cider, and going on a wagon ride. They are
planning on having lunch at McDonalds. Please send lunch money in an envelope
or sandwich bag with your child’s name on it. A total of 12 students will be
attending. Drivers are welcome to bring siblings. Any students ages 8 or younger
must have a booster seat. Please send one that day. Students should wear Berea
gear that day.
Picture Day
5:00pm
Game Night
7:00pm
Lego Robotics
Saturday, October 1
Recycling: Moen
Sunday, October 2
Michael's Birthday
Monday, October 3
Upper Grade: 1st Book
Review Due
Grades 5-8 trip to Fort Snelling: Grades 5-8 will be going to Historic Fort Snelling on
Friday morning. They will be touring the fort, which will be populated with
costumed guides. Students should wear Berea gear. They will be stopping at
McDonald’s for lunch on the way back. Please send money with your child. If you
send a lunch, make sure it is in a cooler or insulated bag if items need to be kept
cold.
Notes from Mrs. Rehm (Grades 1-4):
1. Due dates: Wed. Sci. 4 Planet Reports
Thurs. Sci. 3 Amphibians page
2. Tests: Tues. - Math 3, Chap. 1-2
Reminders:
 Check your child's backpack
daily for assignments and
items sent home by the
teachers
 Remind your child to take
home their lunch each day.
 Remember to replenish
school supplies as they run
out during the year. Look for
notes from your child's
teacher indicating this.
 If you need to contact Mr.
Thurow during school hours,
call or text his cell - 651-4686518.
Notes from Mrs. Augustin (Gr. 1-8):
No Notes this week.
Notes from Mr. Thurow (Gr. 5-8):
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Tests this week: Wednesday – Reading 5&6 vocabulary quiz; Thursday –
Math Course 2, Science 5&6, History 7&8
History 7&8 Autobiographical Sketch due date change: Rough Draft due
Friday, Final copy due next Tuesday, Sept. 27
5th & 6th grade cell model project due tomorrow
Upper graders may bring shin guards for P.E. Tuesdays and Fridays during
our soccer unit.