July Newsletter

Posted: Aug-04-2009
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"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39

Salem Lutheran Church and School extends a most gracious and heartfelt thanks for the partnership we will share in the saving Gospel of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus this coming school year. The most important objective for this partnership, which includes spiritual, mental, academic and social growth, will be the emphasis we place on the bond established between parents, teachers, staff and students. I pray that Paul's words will be a guide for us through our experiences during the 2009-2010 school year. For if we would have nothing else, we know we will never be separated from the love of Christ.

Our strong, Christ-centered, dedicated faculty/staff includes the addition of Mrs. Marci Hare (grade 4) and Ms. Nicole Chatelain (grade 5). Both teachers add a dimension of experience and expertise for our faculty with regards to their certifications and qualifications. Mrs. Hare and Ms. Chatelain are joining our faculty after teaching in the Charter school system the last few years. They are well-trained and bring the highest standard of instructional expertise to our classrooms. Their experience with standards and benchmarks will strengthen our accreditation objectives for developing Grade Level Expectations for each core subject. In addition, we are excited about the expertise and skill Mrs. Smith will add to our junior high department as 8th grade homeroom teacher. Our new and returning faculty and staff include:



Included in this correspondence is important information about the upcoming school year. Please read all of the information carefully!

Enclosed items include:

Orientations Schedule: Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, August 13th and is mandatory for all parents.

2009-2010 school calendar. Please note that the first day of school is Monday, August 17th. This will be a full day of school with dismissal at 3:45 p.m. Bus transportation will be in operation and school lunches will be offered. Please note the early dismissal (11:00 a.m. or 2:45pm) dates on 9/17, 10/16, 10/29, 12/22, 2/11, 2/24 (12:00), 3/12, 4/22 and 5/28. Jefferson Parish buses will not run in the afternoon on these dates. Day care will be available until 6:00pm on the days we dismiss at 2:45 p.m. only.

Handbook Page: Important reminders in the Family Handbook include Salem's tardy policy, detention policy, cell phones, dress code, emergency communication and attendance (i.e. make-up work policy for excused/unexcused absences).

New Parent Help Guide (only for new families)

Bags/Uniforms/Books/Supplies/Lunch

Dismissal: Parents will be expected to follow dismissal procedures without exception.

Media Related Issues: Internet, Television, Music, Movies, Radio exposure for students.

Other: Extra-curricular clubs, Parking, Jefferson Parish Bus, School hours, Communication (move to technology), Salem Benefit Bar (directions for downloading attached)

*Day Care is $2.75 per hour. The monthly cap for Pre-Kindergarten students who stay after 12 noon will be $200.

*More information will be provided at Orientation/Open House.

All of us at Salem pray that God will keep you in His loving hands during the remainder of your summer vacation and we ask that you remember Salem Lutheran School in your prayers as well. We look forward to seeing each of you at orientation!

In Christ's Service,
Joseph Althage
Principal

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