November 26, 2024
Cleaners: December 2-6, 2024 (Surian cleans)
School & Sunday School Mission Offering
The weekly School & Sunday School mission offerings collected during the first semester are being given to support the work of the WELS Asia One. This team partners with Christians both in Asia, and in the United States, in order to equip, encourage and educate workers to reach more than 1.8 billion unreached souls across Asia. Our offerings will be going to help the work being done among people from Bangladesh. The mission offering total last week was $30.03. The total for the semester is $598.40.
Thanksgiving Services
Wednesday, November 27th at 6:30 pm (Choir & Chimes) & Thursday, November 28th at 9:00 am. Regular worship times will remain in effect. Offerings for families in need will be collected this week in worship and next week. Non-perishable Food Donations for Food for Thought will also be collected until Dec. 3. Find out what items are needed here fondyfoodpantry.org/our-work/food-for-thought.
Christmas for Kids!
From 10:00-11:30am on December 14 we invite children of all ages to enjoy a Christmas movie, face painting, a hot chocolate bar, bingo, crafts, and sugar cookie decorating. Moms and dads are welcome to enjoy the time with their kids. If you are willing to donate some items to help make this event a success, please sign up here: Christmas for Kids!. Please have all donated items to the office by Thursday, December 12 by the end of school. Can’t wait to see all the smiling faces!
Basketball Games Rescheduled
The games that were scheduled against Lomira on Thursday, November 21 have been rescheduled to take place on Thursday, December 19 here at St. Paul’s. B-Boys at 4:00pm and A-Boys at 5:00pm. This date has been added to the sign up for volunteers.
Basketball Volunteer Sign Up
Basketball season is here and this year we have 5 home games that we will be needing various volunteers for.
We are looking for the following volunteers for each home game:
- Set-up
- Scoreboard
- Scorebook
- Hall Monitor
- Concessions
- Clean-up
Please review the available slots on this sign up: Basketball Volunteer Sign Up, and sign up to help out as you are able. We do have an expectation that if you have a child playing this year, that you will volunteer a minimum of 3 times during the season (this is by family, not by child). There will be tutorials provided on how to do just about everything including the scoreboard and the scorebook if that is holding you back.
If you don't have a child playing but would still like to volunteer, you are more than welcome to sign up! Thank you!
Principal Call
A Call was placed to Mr. Joel Lauber who has been a principal for 8 years in Omaha Nebraska along with teaching 6-8 grade. Mr. Lauber grew up in Fond du Lac attending Faith and WLA. He is 40 years old having taught at Good Shepherd since 2006. Mr. Lauber is single, loves the Packers & Brewers, and enjoys spending time with his dog. He also is currently serving on the Governing Board for MLC. Fun fact: He turned down a scholarship at a university for figure skating to pursue his dream of teaching. He would love to hear from you as he deliberates. E-mail at jlauber@gsomaha.com or call 402-213-3068.
Reader’s Theater
Reader's Theater will begin on Tuesday, November 26th and will be held each Tuesday ending on January 28th. Each session will be held from 3:30-4:30. 5th-8th grade students will be eligible to participate in Mrs. Hinn’s program. Each week, the Reader’s Theater participants will get to read fun plays, become various characters, and be part of a great group of readers! If you would like additional information, please contact Mrs. Hinn.
Family Skate Event - Save the Date!
Korneli’s on the Avenue - 605 Fond du Lac Ave.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Reserved for St. Paul’s from 1:00-4:00pm
Can bring your own skates (if appropriate for the floor)
Concessions available for purchase
Cost of admission and skate/rollerblade rental will be given once we have that information.
Our Christian Education Society has reserved Korneli’s on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 pm. You and your family can enjoy the company of other St. Paul’s families while we have fun skating the afternoon away (and hopefully not getting injured!). The skating rink would like us to know that folks can bring their own skates if they’re appropriate for the floor, and that concessions will be available for purchase.
We hope to see you there! (Korneli’s on the Avenue is located at 605 Fond du Lac Avenue).
Girl Pioneers
In December we will again be doing a combination of making crafts and baking Christmas treats. Every year that we’ve done this, we’ve ended up scrambling to finish by the end of our time together. This year, for December and January, we ask that your girls come at 5:30 until 7:30pm. December will be the Christmas preparation, and in January they’ll be cooking and eating a whole meal. (Please don’t feed them dinner before they come.) Thank you from Girl Pioneer Leaders!
Before School Helper Needed
St. Paul’s is looking for a before school helper. Every other Monday from 7:00am until 8:15am. Position pays $15 per hour. Contact the office if you are interested.
Proud to be a Pioneer!
On the last day of each month, show you’re proud to be a Pioneer by wearing School Spirit wear!
Who: All students, teachers, staff, Pastors and even parents!
When: Last school day of the month
What: Wear blue, white, silver/gray of a St. Paul’s shirt
Why: To show our school spirit all year!
The upcoming tentative dates are: December 19, January 31, February 28, March 31, April 30, May 22
Pioneer Playtime
More Playdates are scheduled for children 0-5!
Upcoming dates: January 8 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
January 25 from 9:00 - 10:30 am
Even if you don’t have little ones, please share the information with those in your family that do. These groups can benefit young parents looking for positive playgroups and other parents to connect with. There is no cost and no sign-up is required.
Bible Information Classes
Pastor Ehlert is getting a group together for Bible Information Classes. BIC is a great way to familiarize yourself with the teachings of God’s Word, learn more about God and all he has done for us, and serves as the pathway to membership here at St. Paul’s. If you are interested in joining the crew please contact Pastor Ehlert by calling the office or emailing pastorehlert@stpaulslutherannfdl.com.
Piano Available for free if you can move it
We have an older upright piano in the Multipurpose room which can go to any home for the cost and muscle to move it. It isn’t in the best of shape but may be a good learning instrument. Contact a pastor or the office if you are interested.
St. Paul’s Pioneers Car Decals Available
Interested in representing St. Paul’s on your car? We have decals available on the table as you enter the school! It is a free will offering and any money collected will go to the Christian Education Society to help cover costs on events throughout the year.
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year is available at this link, ‘24-’25 St Paul’s School Academic Calendar.
Church & School Wear Is Available at Hopper’s
A couple of our logos are on file at Hoppers in Fond du Lac. You can bring in any shirt you want and they will print them onto them for a small fee. They also do mugs, water bottles, and other items. Stop in or call to find out all the cool stuff they can do. Please note that they cannot embroider any type of fleece. Please see below for the logos that are available.
School Closings and Delays
When we have a winter storm, school delays and closings will be announced on KFIZ 1450am, WTCX 96.1 and WFDL 97.7fm. As a rule, if North Fond du Lac schools are canceled or delayed, St. Paul’s will be, too. St. Paul’s may not be mentioned separately by name with school closings, it may be announced as North Fond du Lac schools, both public and private. If you signed up for the Weather Alert system, you will also be notified of closings and delays in the way you requested. If you signed up for this service and have not been notified after the first delay or cancellation, please contact the office. If there is a different way you would like to be contacted, please email Mrs. Surian and she can get the change submitted. Mrs. Surian’s email is suriana@stpaulslutherannfdl.com When there is a 2 hour delay there is no Before School Care.
Quick Reference for links in the newsletter:
‘24-’25 St Paul’s School Academic Calendar
Basketball Volunteer Sign Up
Christmas for Kids!
December Birthdays!
Alex K. (1), Ari (3), Kameron R. (5), Oliver (9), Mrs. Utsch (15), Asher C. (18), Dylan (23), Onalee (26), Lily (31)
WEEKS at a GLANCE
Wednesday, November 27:
No School - Thanksgiving Break
6:30pm- Thanksgiving Worship
Thursday, November 28:
Thanksgiving Day
No School - Thanksgiving Break
9:00am- Thanksgiving Worship
Saturday, November 30:
8:30-10:45am- Church Decorating for Christmas
6:30pm- Worship with Communion
Sunday, December 1:
7:45 & 10:15am- Worship with Communion
9:00am- Bible Study & Sunday School
1:00pm- Advent by Candlelight (ladies of the church)
Monday, December 2:
4:00pm- Girls Basketball Practice
Tuesday, December 3:
4:30pm- Boys Basketball Practice
Wednesday, December 4:
4:00pm- Girls Basketball Practice
Thursday, December 5:
4:30pm- Boys Basketball Practice
Friday, December 6:
1/2 Day at St. Paul’s - Faculty Meeting
8:35am- Chapel (Pastor Ehlert)
Saturday, December 7:
8:30-9:45am- Christmas Practice (Preschool-8)
6:30pm- Worship
Sunday, December 8:
7:45 & 10:15am- Worship
9:00am- Bible Study & Sunday School
