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Lutheran School of Lexington
School News
March 2008
Principal’s Corner:
“Lutheran Education”
I was not a child who benefited from a Lutheran education. I was raised on Long Island, where and when public schools held to a strong commitment of quality education for all children. This is not always the norm today. Many public schools struggle to provide for children, acquire quality educators, or serve the needs of children out of the mainstream
As new families call and visit our school office I hear more frequently that some private schools are not meeting up to the reputation that they once held. Some parochial schools aren’t holding Christ as the focus of the education that they offer.
Lutheran churches and schools do not “water down” scripture. God’s Word is the foundation of our educational programs and worship. Lutherans believe that the Bible provides us with God inspired words to guide our lives – thoughts, actions, words.
We will celebrate Lutheran Schools Week the week of March 2-8. There are 2400+ Lutheran schools in the United States celebrating with us. We are a part of a school system that was founded on the principle that churches should provide quality, Christian education to the community that they serve. The Lutheran school system is only second to that of the Catholic system in size.
The Lutheran School of Lexington has made a commitment to focus on quality, not quantity. Our classrooms are capped at desired student ratios; we will be stocked with quality instructional materials, and will call/employ dedicated educators work hard to provide for each child’s needs.
I have the pleasure of serving as this the principal of our school ministry; it has been a blessing to develop programs, guide the development of the facilities, and to work with all three congregations to bring this ministry to Lexington to show God’s love to our children.
Developing disciples for Jesus is the pleasure in our ministries. A “disciple” is defined as one who embraces and assists in the spreading of the teachings of another; an active adherent, as of a movement or philosophy. Lutheran Schools spread God’s Word!
Are you happy with your child’s educational environment?
The Lutheran School of Lexington can offer your family an educational experience that will enrich their life. Our school will provide a faith-based education that encourages academic excellence, teaches life skills that reflect their faith, and gives your child a strong foundation for future success.
Registering your child in the Lutheran School of Lexington will provide your family with the school experience your desire for your family. Please contact our school office for additional information: 859-268-7787.
Registration & Tuition Fees
2008-2009
(SEE RATE PAGE)
Our Association School Development
Enrollment materials are ready for all interested members. You are encouraged to contact Ellen Mattheus at (268-7787). There will be limited student openings for the first year (50).
Resumes are welcomed for part time teaching positions and teaching assistances. Teachers and staff members are key in providing quality, faith-based education and marketing our schools, so please pray for God to lead us through this process.
There is a great deal to be completed to have our school ready to open in August 2008:
Help Needed:
The initial preparation of the LSL site includes the school office and renovation of one classroom. This process is almost complete, we are still in need of a painter to complete one wall in the entry way.
There is also a need for knowledgeable hands to install fire signs at three school exits. Please contact John Carlson to volunteer (255-1483).
The licensing process will begin for the educational programs of the Lutheran School of Lexington and Our Redeemer Preschool within the next month. Both sites will offer full-time programs and accommodate up to 50 children with their educational programs.
- Our Scrip volunteers are busy processing
- orders from each congregation: Sarah Grasch (SJ), Patricia Hopkins (GS),
- Susan Thuringer (OR) and our coordinator Bill Gruber (OR).
We would like to thank all of the members that have completed and returned their Stewardship Forms, outlining what their areas of interest and expertise are; along with the generous Thrivent members that have sent in their forms and donations to date. We would like each congregation to return 100% of their forms to aide the Stewardship Program that each church agreed to support at their voter’s meetings. Everyone can make a difference!
The LSL ministry is your opportunity to share your time, talent and treasures.
Board of Directors News…
As a new year begins the Board of Directors of Lutheran School of Lexington has taken care of the election of officers to serve for this upcoming year. It was proposed and unanimously voted that the officers remain in their current positions for this new year:
Nancy Francis- President
John Carlson – Vice President
Jennifer Sherrow – Secretary
John Herbst – Treasurer
Roger Fischer – Member at Large
New members on the Board of Directors are: Jim Clemons of Our Redeemer (replacing Juanita Thompson) and Shannon Lusk of Good Shepherd (replacing Anna Ellis), and St. Johns is in need of a third representative. We would like to express our appreciation to our outgoing members for your service, and welcome our new members.
Campaign Drive…
A new year brings a new opportunity to donate your time, talent and treasures to the Lutheran School of Lexington! This is not only for Thrivent members – it is for all members of our three association churches.
Please look for your Fund Drive letters in forms that have been placed in your family’s church mailbox (OR & GS), or that have been attached to your church’s newsletter.
Your donations are needed to keep this school association ministry moving forward and provide for our opening in August 2008. Our giving cannot stop with the initial campaign already taken place…the giving of your time, talent and treasures must continue to provide the school with a healthy beginning.
Thrivent members can now receive matching funds on any donation up to $600.00 as a part of their 2008 Giving Plus donations. Please include a completed Giving Plus form with you donations, if you are a Thrivent member.
Please prayerfully consider your 2008 donation to the Lutheran School of Lexington. All donations and may be forwarded to –
Attention: Ellen Mattheus
Lutheran School of Lexington
425Patchen Drive
Lexington, KY 40517
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