Thanks for a Great Year, Goodbyes and Summer Break

From the Teachers: May 16-20 Thank you all so much for a very successful year.  It was a bittersweet goodbye for all of the teachers today.  We love seeing your children grow and learn new things but it is hard for us to say goodbye to them.  We love each student and are so very proud of their personal successes this year.  We have rejoiced with them for their ups and have cried with them during their low points.   This week we practiced a lot for graduation, and really just spent time playing and being together.  The family picnic was wonderful! Thank you for bringing so many yummy dishes to share with us! I would encourage you to keep your children active over the summer break! Join a gymnastics class, swim lessons, karate, tee ball or some other sport to help them remain active and healthy.  I would also encourage you to participate in summer reading lists.  The public library usually has a great program,  and this would be a great tool for keeping their minds busy and learning! Here is the link: http://www.lexpublib.org/SummerReading I truly hope each of you will consider our Summer Camp program for the week of June 13-17.  We would love to have them return to us for a week of learning and fun!  SUMMER CAMP Name: “Under the Sea” Date: Week of June 13-17 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Flyer/registration attached. Information Page Click Here Photos/news at our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LutheranSchoolofLexington/?fref=ts See the monthly curriculum calendar at: http://www.lslexington.org/Page/Default.aspx?Page=LSL Curriulum
SUMMER ACTIVITIES Play Dough Recipe What you’ll need to make Homemade Playdough: •1 cup flour •1 cup water •2 teaspoons cream of tartar (I highly recommend buying a large container; it’s much cheaper than the tiny ones from the grocery store!) •1/3 cup salt •1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil •food coloring This easy homemade playdough recipe makes a large amount, probably equal to 2-3 containers from the store. So you might want to halve it or make it in 2 saucepans.	QUILT RAFFLE and END OF YEAR GIFTS Thanks for all who participated in our Quilt Raffle! We sold over 138 tickets! We hope you enjoy your summer books and pillows provided by the school and church! Practice praying the Lord’s Prayer with your child this summer: The Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
If you have any questions about the Bible Stories or would like to speak with the Pastor, please contact: Pastor Johnson at: lohn5184@gmail.com Bible Story History Lessons Date/Title/Summary Stories told from the My Bible Storybook by  Micahel Burghof May 16 – The Loving Father Luke 15:11-24 Jesus told a parable about 2 sons. The father of the 2 sons divided the estate between the 2 sons. The first son squandered his inheritance and thought only about himself. The other son stayed and worked for his father and continued to help the household. The first son lost all he had and came back to his father and admitted he sinned. The father loved both sons equally, and he celebrated the son that was lost and then returned! “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. 21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate. God celebrates when we turn to Him; for He loved us so much He sent His Son Jesus to die for our sins! May 17 – One Man Thanks Jesus Luke 17:11-19 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy[a] met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. 15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. 17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” May 18 –  Jesus Loves Children Mark 10:13-16 13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. May 19 –  A Rich Man’s Question Luke 18:18-27 18 A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.’[a]” 21 “All these I have kept since I was a boy,” he said. 22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” 23 When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was very wealthy. 24 Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! 25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?” 27 Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”

Zoo and words with "Ch"

From the Teachers: April 25-29 This week we learned about zoo animals.  We made lion faces, graphed animal crackers, colored zebra stripes and made an edible zoo animal snack with animal crackers.  We hunted for letters in our sensory table, talked about the "ch" blend and came up with lots of words starting with that blend! We have also been learning some new songs for our graduation ceremony!  If you have not returned your application for 2016-17 school year, please do so as soon as possible!   Also, if you would like to attend our summer camp, please return your form along with a check for fees.  Remember, we will provide the snack for students during this week.  We are planning lots of fun activities and hope you can join us!! Photos/news at our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LutheranSchoolofLexington/?fref=ts See the monthly curriculum calendar at: http://www.lslexington.org/Page/Default.aspx?Page=LSL Curriculum
PARENT RESOURCES Check out our local zoos!   We have 2 great zoos within a 1.5 hour drive! The Cincinnati Zoo Hours: May – September: 10 am – 5/6pm http://cincinnatizoo.org/plan-your-visit/ The Louisville Zoo 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.) https://louisvillezoo.org/plan/	PARENTING RESOURCES Let your Children Help Ask kids to become kitchen helpers. Give kids small jobs in the kitchen and praise their efforts. Children are much less likely to reject foods that they helped make. Kitchen helper activities Encourage your kids to stay active! Did You Know: In addition to improving heart health & strengthening muscles and bones, being physically active can help you sleep better at night! Why is physical activity important? Tips for increasing activity level
Bible Story History Lessons Date/Title/Summary Stories told from the My Bible Storybook by  Micahel Burghof April 25 – Woman at the Well John 4:3-42 Jesus was traveling through Samaria and he came to a town called Sychar. He met a woman at a  well and asked her for a drink. She questioned giving him the water because she was a Samaritan woman (in those days Jews didn’t associate with Samaritans). Jesus answered the woman: “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” 11 “Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? 12 Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did also his sons and his livestock?” 13 Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” April 26 – A Sick boy is Made Well John 4:46-53 Jesus was back in Capernaum where he had turned water into wine. When a man heard about Jesus’ visit, he begged him to heal his son. Jesus said: 48 “Unless you people see signs and wonders,” Jesus told him, “you will never believe.” 49 The royal official said, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” 50 “Go,” Jesus replied, “your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed. 51 While he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was living. 52 When he inquired as to the time when his son got better, they said to him, “Yesterday, at one in the afternoon, the fever left him.” 53 Then the father realized that this was the exact time at which Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live.” So he and his whole household believed. April 27 –  Jesus’ Prayer Matthew 6:5-13 Jesus talked to his disciples about how to pray the Lord’s Prayer: 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done,     on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts,     as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation,[a]     but deliver us from the evil one.[b]’ 14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. April 28 –  Jesus Tells of God’s Love Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus tells us not to worry. He said: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

March News

From the Teachers: March 21-25 This week we have learned all about Easter!   We talked about why Easter is such an important celebration as a Christian because it is the culmination of God’s plan of salvation for us – His Son Jesus who died for us!  We made water resist crosses with water colors, to remind us that Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday.  We colored Easter eggs after learning the Easter story as told with Easter eggs and small items inside each egg.  This also gave us an opportunity to learn about the color wheel and mixing colors. We made palm frond art using our hands to help us recall how Jesus was greeted as he entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.  We made Resurrection Rolls on Friday to help us learn and remember the story of Jesus' death and resurrection on Easter Sunday!  We have also learned about the letter Ww.  Ask your child about the new words that start with W and we have written, signed and sounded out the letter Ww.   You are invited to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Easter Celebration! Easter Sunday Church Celebration Easter Brunch 9:00 a.m. Easter egg hunt 10:00 a.m. Easter Service 10:30 a.m. Photos/news at our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LutheranSchoolofLexington/?fref=ts See the monthly curriculum calendar at: http://www.lslexington.org/Page/Default.aspx?Page=LSL Curriculum
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Bible Story History Lesson Date/Title/Summary Stories told from the My Bible Storybook by  Micahel Burghof March 21 – Luke 17:11-19 One Man Thanks Jesus https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+17%3A11-17&version=NIV Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem and he traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. 15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. March 22 – Jesus Loves Children Mark 10:13-16 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+10%3A13-16&version=NIV 13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. March 23 – Jesus Enters Jerusalem Mark 11:1-10 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+11%3A1-10&version=NIV As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’” 4 They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, 5 some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” 6 They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. 7 When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” 10 “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” March 24 –  People Praise Jesus Luke 19: 28-38 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+21%3A10-11&version=NIV 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” 11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” March 25 – EASTER STORY Jesus Dies and Lives Again John 18-20 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+18-20&version=NIV On Good Friday Jesus was sentenced to crucifixion and died on the cross. Three days later he Rose again! Thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for saving me from my sins! HAPPY EASTER!!!
STUDENT QUILT! Look for our upcoming Student Quilt Raffle! More details to come in April!
Spring Break We hope you all enjoy your spring break! See you the week of April 5th
Registration Time Get your 2016/2017 School applications turned in SOON!
ACTIVITIES Egg Hunts Around Town Saturday, March 26 Good Foods Co-Op: Egg Hunt and light refreshments. 9-10 a.m. Ages 4 and under. 455-D Southland Drive. Easter Egg Hunt: 9 a.m.South Elkhorn Christian Church, 4343 Harrodsburg Road. Easter Egg Hunt and Pancakes: 9 a.m. Hill N Dale Christian Church, 371 Hill N Dale Road. Eggstravaganza: Egg hunt, inflatables and a petting zoo. 10 a.m. Eastland Church, 2598 Liberty Road. Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner: Annual Indoor Easter Egg Hunt. 11 a.m. All ages. 161 Lexington Green Circle.
NEW CALENDAR DATE! Recognition and Graduation This year we are adding a recognition and graduation ceremony on the evening of Thursday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m. Please add this date to your calendar!