Panther Tracks
May 21, 2015
St. Andrews Lutheran School
260 N. NW Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068
www.standrewspr.org
847-823-9308 / Fax: 847-823-1196
Ms. Laura Boggs Principal
The Mission Statement of St. Andrews Lutheran School
St. Andrews Lutheran School exists as the visible framework, to nourish the whole child in spiritual and academic growth by
partnering with families to prepare the child for Christian living as a productive citizen of God's world.
Calendar of Events for St. Andrews Lutheran School
Thur. 21
Field Trip 8th grade girls
Fri.
22
Field Trip Kindergarten
2:00 p.m.
Band Concert
MAP testing
Sat.
23
5:00 p.m.
Worship with Holy Communion
Sun.
24
9:15 a.m.
Worship Service
Mon. 25
No-School / Memorial Day
Tue.
MAP testing
26
Wed. 27
9:00 a.m.
Thur. 28
Field Trip 8th grade girls
MAP testing
Fri.
PS/PK Art Show (non-attendance day for PS & PK)
Middle School Lock-in
29
Chapel Worship Service
PARK RIDGE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Please come out and represent St. Andrews to our community by marching in
the Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25th. We are in position
70 which is on Fairview, immediately north of Talcott Rd next to Roosevelt
School. Any vehicles must be in position by 9:25 AM. All participants should
be present by 9:40 AM, and the parade kicks off at 10:00.
Message from Ms. Boggs
St. Andrews Lutheran School
To Our Families – Have a safe and Happy Memorial Day! We hope to see you at the parade to honor
those who have served us in the military. God bless them.
Chapel – Please join us for Chapel on Wednesday morning at 8:50. Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Boge and Mrs.
Johanson along with preschool and prekindergarten will lead our Chapel service this Wednesday.
Chapel Offering- Our Chapel Offering for the month of May will go to meet the needs of our church.
We have collected $231.89.
State Track Meet – Congratulation to Lydia (Grade 6) who placed 7th in the long jump, JJ ( Grade
8) who placed 8th in the 400m run, and Simon (Grade 8) who received 6th in the hurdles. The 4 x
100 m team which consisted of Carlo (Grade 7), Will (Grade 7), Simon, and JJ ran a good race.
Danny (Grade 6) had a great run for the mile. SO PROUD OF OUR TEAM!
Band Members – I am so proud of our band members. Our eighth grade students, Theodore, Michael,
Simon and Ryan were recognized at the concert for their participation in band for the past five
years. Congratulations! Our other band members are Lydia and Adam from 6th grade, Adeline,
Daniela, David, Grace, Leah and Johnny from 5th grade and Naomi, Kevin, Mia, Eliza and Aidan
from 4th grade. We look forward to hearing you play one more time this Friday at 2:00p.m.
Aftercare- Aftercare will not be available on the last day of school.
May 31- Celebration of our teachers, Mrs. Kraatz, Mrs. Kiepura and Mrs. Smith’s Teaching
Ministry at our 9:15 am church service.
Congratulations- Amy Talley (8th) has been awarded the Oriole Park Community Clubs 2015
Junior Citizen of the year award. This award is given to 7th and 8th grade students who have
demonstrated a strong commitment to service and leadership in the community. Amy was honored
May 18th at the OPCC spring meeting. She will also be at the July 3rd Independence Day Parade at
Oriole Park. Congratulations, Amy!!
Upcoming dates:
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May 22 – Kindergarten Field Trip
May 25 – Memorial Day Parade
May 29 – Preschool and Prekindergarten Art Show at 6:30pm
o Youth group lock in
May 31- Celebration of Mrs. Kraatz, Mrs. Kiepura and Mrs. Smith Teaching
Ministry at our 9:15am service
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June 2- 4th grade will host a Tea Party for their Pen Pals from Center of
Concern
June 4- Library Visits
o Kindergarten Closing Service at 6:30pm
June 5- Violin Recital at 4:00pm
o 8th grade Banquet
June 9 – Grades 4-5-6 field trip
June 10 – Park and Picnic Day
o Graduation
June 11- Last Day of School
“Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.”
Isaiah 26:4
This weekend we are going to our summer worship schedule. We have our regular Saturday Service
at 5pm but Sunday we have just one service at 9:15am.
New Member Classes
Greetings in Christ!
We are having to have another new member class right on the heels of the last one, Praise be to God!
We are going to do something a little different with these classes. People interested in joining should
attend ONE of the following class options.
Attend after the 9:15 service and reception on Sunday May 31 (will start around 10:45) for an intensive
2 hour session
OR
Attend the following evening (June 1) from 6pm to 8pm.
If you need child care, please let me know which session you are attending!.
Please respond to this message or call/text me at 847.420.9486 to RSVP, and let me know which session
you'd like to attend
Thanks so much!
Pastor Matt Hoffmann
All Library books should be returned next week.
2014 ~ 2015 ST ANDREWS CHOIR SCHEDULE
5/31
All Choir’s
9:15am
Dear Parents,
As the end of another school year is fast approaching, I wanted to remind you what will be
required by the State of IL Department of Public Health for the upcoming school year. Please
complete these exams & submit them to the school office BEFORE THE 1st DAY OF
SCHOOL.
For children entering the following grade (or NEW to a school):
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ALL Preschool students…a complete physical with proof of immunizations.
ALL Kindergarten students…a complete physical, a vision exam administered by a
licensed optometrist, and a dental exam.
All 2nd grade students….a dental exam
ALL 6th grade students…a complete physical with proof of a Tdap booster (whooping
cough), meningitis vaccine (NEW this year) & a dental exam.
For students entering High School…new this year will be required to have a meningitis
vaccine.
Also, if your child plans on participating in ANY sports at St. Andrews, a complete physical or a
sports physical (available @ Walgreen’s or Minute Clinics) within the last year, will need to be
on file in the school office BEFORE your child will be allowed to participate. (FYI, cross
country starts almost as soon as school starts, so be prepared).
Any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me, Kate Vitulli @ 773-593-3859 or
mikeandkatevits@gmail.com.
Kate Vitulli
St. Andrews school RN
Room Parents Needed for 2015-16
Thank you to all of the moms who served as room parents
this year. You did a great job! We are now recruiting room
parents for the 2015-2016 school year. Each class needs
two room parents to plan parties, create a dinner dance
project, organize teacher appreciation week, and be the contact person for the class. Grab a friend
and do it together. If interested contact Kathleen Heller at jsheller1966@yahoo.com or sign up in
the school office. Thank you for considering this rewarding job.
Spring May Map Testing Schedule
Monday
18
Tuesday
9:30-10:30
19
Wednesday 20
9:30-10:30
KM
10:30-11:30 1M
KR
10:30-11:30 1R
Monday
No school
25
Tuesday 26
8:45-9:30 7LA
10:30-11:30
2&3LA
Thursday 21
Wednesday 27
9:30-10:15
10:30-11:30
2&3R
Thursday 28
8:45-9:30 7M
7R
10:30-11:30
2&3M
Friday
8:45-9:30
22
5R
9:30-10:15
4R
10:15-11
6R
Friday
29
8:45-9:30 5M
9:30-10:15 4M
10:15-11
6M
Please help your child do well on their tests by making sure they have a
good breakfast the morning of the test. Avoid eating sugary foods.
High-protein foods like scrambled eggs are often best for aiding
concentration and minimizing fatigue.
And…Have them get a full night’s sleep before the test, and wear
comfortable clothing.
Teachers and Target
You can say thanks to a teacher and Target will give $25 to their
school - https://thanksabillion.target.com/. You will need to login with
your Facebook page and Target will donate $25 for every note of
thanks (only 1 per FB account) up to $25,000 per school. The
campaign ends June 14.
Participants Needed for Learning Study
A reading study looking at the effectiveness of three different reading
interventions needs participants! Eligible individuals would be children
between the ages of 2 and 9 who are not currently enrolled in other reading
interventions outside of school. Participation would include IQ, language,
and reading evaluations with results made available to parents. Each child
will be placed in one of three research-backed and developmentally
appropriate reading interventions for six months. Each intervention will be
able to be completed in the home; parents/caregivers will be given instructions/training
on how to complete these easy to use interventions.
If interested please contact Dr. Anne Hoffmann at anne_hoffmann@rush.edu.
Pizza and Praise and Pool – June 13th
Please mark your June calendars! Splash into summer with
St. Andrews PTL!
Saturday June 13th please join us for 5 pm contemporary service followed by pizza
and then swimming at Hinkley pool from 7-9. All are welcome, invite a friend!
RSVP no later than June 10th to bspenney@gmail.com
Bricks 4 Kidz is hosting summer camp. This is a learn, build and play with LEGO
Bricks event, for more information call 847-440-6368 or go to
bricks4kidz.com/467
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A Farmers Market is coming to St. Andrews!
Starting June 18th and ending August 13th
Thursdays 8 am to 1pm
We are looking for Vendors
If you are interested please call 847-732-8533
EXPANDING OUR CELEBRATION!
HONORING the TEACHING MINISTRIES of
DIANE KIEPURA, KATHY KRAATZ and
MELISSA SMITH
Join us as we celebrate the retirement of Kathy Kraatz and Diane
Kiepura. Our celebration also extends to Melissa Smith as she leaves her
position at St. Andrews to accept a call to be the Assistant Professor of
Early Childhood Education at Concordia University.
There will be a reception in their honor on SUNDAY MAY 31st after our
9:15 church service.
Kathy has served at St. Andrews for 14 years as our 1st grade teacher
and primary music director.
Diane, a lifelong member of St. Andrews, has been our resource teacher
and 7th and 8th grade math teacher for the last 23 years. Diane was also
most instrumental in the completion of our new library – securing funds,
designing and recreating our new Learning Resource Center. For eight
years, Melissa Smith has shared her passion for teaching, her love of God
and never ending enthusiasm with the students and families of St.
Andrews .She has been extremely successful in leading a preschool
expansion and development program that will grow St. Andrews in
many years to come.
All three of these dedicated servants have been champions of St.
Andrews Lutheran Church and School. We truly thank them for their
integrity, their expertise, their direction and guidance and most
especially for their dedicated service to the children and families of St.
Andrews Lutheran Church and School.
We wish Kathy and Diane God’s blessings as they enjoy their retirement.
We wish Melissa much success in the next step of God’s plan for her.
There is no doubt she will be an influential and inspiring professor!