Thursday

The basketball goal is almost ready to use.  The older students are becoming excited to finally see the results of their fundraiser.

This is the first day of many opportunities to worship the Lord.  St. Mark's has services tonight at 7PM, Friday at 7PM, and Sunday at 7AM & 10:30 AM.

On a personal note, please keep my Mom in your prayers since she was taken to the hospital by ambulance this morning.

Bible verse: I have been crucified with Christ.  Gal. 2:20

Parental Thought:  Words to say daily:  “How about a hug?”  Even teens need hugs.

Daily quote:  “To have what we want is riches; but to be able to do without is power.”  George Macdonald

Have a blessed day.

Wednesday

The 3-4 graders shared some of their time yesterday with the PK students.  They made Easter projects.

Easter Egg Hunt – March 26, 10am

All families of St. Mark’s school and church are invited to attend the annual Easter egg hunt!  This fun event will be held on Saturday, March 26 at 10am.  Pastor Fenker will first lead us in a  devotion.  The egg hunt will then begin; there will be designated egg hunting areas for all age groups of children so that they can all have a fun, fair time!  Refreshments and craft will follow.  Bring your Easter baskets!

 
Bible verse: You are those who have continued with Me in my trials.   Luke 22:28

Parental Thought:  Encourage environmental responsibility.  Recycle as a family.  Make your home as energy efficient as possible.

Daily quote:  Lock up your libraries if you like, but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt, that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.”  Virginia Woolf

Have a blessed day.

Tuesday

The National Lutheran Schools Accreditation team is busy at St. Mark's. They have a challenging task of gathering information that will help our school construct a new school action plan. We will hear their report at 3:30 PM today.

Mrs. Mayo's class had fun with an Easter activities with Mrs. Reynolds' PK class.

Tomorrow's chapel will focus on this Holy Week.

Bible verse: No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man.  1 Corinth. 10:13

Parental Thought:  Houseplants add beauty and warmth to any home, but some can pose a danger for your small children.  Do your homework and choose wisely.

Daily quote:  “Freedom lies in being bold.”  Robert Frost

Have a blessed day.

Monday

The Science Fair was very successful in teaching the students the scientific method.  This project was one of five winners.

All the students are starting to practice the music for the upcoming musical on April 29.  Everyone in in the church practicing right - all together.  It sounds great.

The visiting team of 5 educators are on campus for 3 days evaluating the school and helping us write our school action plan.

Bible verse: I know my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity  1 Chron. 29:17.

Parental Thought:  Toddlers learn by repetition.  Be willing to read the same book over and over and practice the same words and skills with them daily.

Daily quote:  “The power of imagination makes us infinite.”  John Muir

Have a blessed day.

Friday

 Mrs. Reisenbichler's first grade class is studying snacks.  They made snake eyes as part of their study.

The Science Fair is tonight starting at 7PM.  All are invited to view the wonderful projects.

Bible verse: When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father, who is in the secret place.  Matthew 6:6

Parental Thought:  Digital cameras are fantastic tools for making memories.  Consider investing in one and use it often.

Daily quote:  “If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.”  Katharine Hepburn

Have a blessed day.