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Thank you again for your participation and partnership with us at parent teacher conferences. We hope you enjoyed your extended weekend! Congratulations to all the 7th and 8th grade athletes that showed great sportsmanship and played their best at the Cedar Rapids tournament this past weekend. We are grateful for everyone having safe travels home. We will continue to pray for a successful second semester! As a reminder, eligibility for this semester has started and will be reported each Tuesday morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th – 8th Singing at Church this Sunday<\/strong>
<\/strong>The 6th through 8th grade choir is singing at the 10:30 am church service on Sunday, January 25th. Students should arrive at 10:15 in the Luther Room to warm up. Please email your homeroom teacher and Mrs. Schkade if you have prior commitments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open House<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feel free to join us to explore your classroom and curriculum next year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quiz Bowl <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think fast? Love learning? This is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in grades 6\u20138 and enjoy knowing a little (or a lot!) about anything\u2014math, sports, the Bible, science, books, or even random \u201cweird stuff\u201d\u2014Quiz Bowl needs you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join our Quiz Bowl Team for practices from 3:45\u20134:30 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays, starting next week (January 20 & 23). We\u2019ll also practice on Wednesday, January 21, and Thursday, March 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Busy schedule? No problem! You don\u2019t have to attend every practice\u2014come when you can. The more you participate, the sharper you\u2019ll be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Spring Quiz Bowl competition will take place on the afternoon of March 9, starting near the end of the school day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quiz Bowl is fast-paced, fun, and fascinating, and it\u2019s a great way to challenge yourself, work as a team, and show what you know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested? Email or talk to Mr. or Mrs. Schkade to sign up or learn more.
Come test your brain\u2014you might surprise yourself! \"\ud83e\udde0\"\"\ud83c\udfc6\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore Lutheran High School <\/strong>
<\/strong>Thinking about attending Lutheran High School? Check out these events!
Open House
– January 24th – 10:00 am to Noon
– March 10th – 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Placement Testing Dates
– January 17th – 8:30 – 11:30 am
– March 7th – 8:30 to 11:30 am
– April 25th – 8:30 to 11:30 am
– Or call to schedule an individual date\/time
Class Registration Nights
– March 24th – 5:30 – 6:30 pm
– June 2nd – 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Tour or Shadow Days
Family\/Parent Tours and Student Shadow Days are held on specific Monday\u2019s and Fridays. Contact the admissions office to schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week-at-a-Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Friday – January 23rd – Basketball Games at Hope\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Wednesday – January 28th – All School Chapel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Wednesday – January 28th – Science Ch 7 Test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Thursday – January 29th – Grammar Test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Monday – February 2nd – Geography Test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • January 24th- 7\/8th Grade Basketball @ Calvary\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • January 24th- Jesus Door 2 Door Event, 9 am- 4 pm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • January 25th – 6th – 8th Choir Sings at 10:30 Service\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • January 28th – All School Chapel\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • February 3rd – Pro Dad Breakfast<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • February 3rd – STUCO Meeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • February 5th – Mid-term grades sent home\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • February 16th – Presidents\u2019 Day – No School\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • February 18th – Ash Wednesday – All School Chapel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • February 19th- Mathletics Competition\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • February 19th – Open House 5:30-6:30 pm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • February 25th – All School Chapel\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • February 27th – No School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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