Rally Day
This Sunday, September 12 is Rally Day at Abiding Word. As we begin another school year, Rally Day serves as a “kick-off” to get us excited for Christian education and regular Sunday worship. In the 10:30am service, students in grades PK-8 will sing Come Let Us Sing. Students should follow the Wednesday dress code for this service. Students should meet in Mr. Herkstroeter’s classroom at 10:15 for organization and warm-ups.
PTO Meeting Recap
Last Wednesday, the Abiding Word PTO gathered for its first meeting of the year. Over 20 parents and teachers were in attendance. Highlights from the meeting:
- Paul Hamilton officially assumed the role of PTO president. Dalia Hardin is the PTO secretary. Gina Gerber is the treasurer. And James Boston was elected vice president. We thank these parents for volunteering their time.
- $755.47 was donated to the school from the PTO. This was a donation from last year’s PTO profits.
- Efforts are being made to offer reimbursements for the 2008 school video. If you ordered a video and would like reimbursement, please contact Mr. Herkstroeter.
- Online spirit wear is being finalized. A link should be ready within three weeks for parents to begin ordering.
- Family Nights Out are being planned for once a quarter. Jason and Susan Edmonds will be organizing them.
- The Fall Festival is scheduled for October 30. The PTO officers will serve as the Fall Festival Committee.
- The Book Fair is planned for October 11-17. Kristin Stevens is heading up this years fair.
- Third Source Funding: Robin Freese volunteered to be our Box Tops coordinator, Darla Hamilton volunteered to be our Campbell Soup Label coordinator, Maria Eapen volunteered to be our Funding Factory coordinator
Fall Festival
Mark your calendars. The PTO sponsored Fall Festival is scheduled for the afternoon of October 30. Details will be forthcoming!
Immunizations
Our consultant nurse, Carol Roth, has reviewed our immunization records and found a number of students that need additional vaccinations. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, students have 30 days to receive the additional vaccinations. If a student is not in compliance by the end of the 30 days, he/she is to be excluded from school attendance until the required dose is administered. If you child is not in compliance with required immunizations, a letter will be sent home notifying you of the needed vaccine(s). Please make necessary arrangements to have your child’s immunizations updated and then provide a copy to the school office within the next 30 days.
Men’s Bible Breakfast
Beginning Friday, September 17 all Dads are invited to a 6:30am Bible Breakfast at Taqueria Mama Rita’s located at 1702 FM 1960 (just ½ mile west of Abiding Word). We will be studying the book of Proverbs—a book that provides practical applications for Christian men in the 21st century.
Mr. Herkstroeter Out of Town
Mr. Herkstroeter will be in Milwaukee, WI this Wednesday and Thursday for Commission on Lutheran Schools meetings. Should you need to contact him, feel free to contact him via cell phone: 920.266.6295
Bible Information Course
The new session of the 14 week Bible Information Course will begin Thursday, September 16 at 7:30pm. All new families to Abiding Word School are required to complete this FREE course during their first year of enrollment. This course is also open to all
who would like a study on the main teachings of the Bible. Classes are held in one of the upstairs classrooms of the church. Please contact Mr. Herkstroeter or Pastor Valleskey to reserve a spot for this session.
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