Issue 18

JANUARY 7, 2013

2012 ~ 2013 Welcome Back Panthers!

Happy New Year! We hope you had a Merry Christmas and enjoyed your Christmas break. There is a lot to catch up on so please check out the first Panther Press of 2013...

Interested in membership at Pilgrim Lutheran Church?

The Faith Foundations new member class begins on Wednesday, January 23rd and continues each Wednesday through March 6th (excluding February 13th). The class teaches the basics of the Christian faith and what it means to be Lutheran. This class is for those who want to learn more about Lutheranism and/or for those who have an interest in becoming a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Contact Pastor at mkaufmann@pilgrimhouston.com or ext.113 for more information.

Calendar of Events
Wednesday, January 9th Pilgrim Night at Guglianis 4-10pm Bring Friends and Family! Friday, January 11th Report Cards Issued K-8th, ECE Teachers Conference NO ECE classes or childcare Monday, January 14th Early Dismissal K-8th Grade @ 2:30 p.m. and Spelling Bee Thursday, January 17th Class/Group Picture Day and PTL Meeting/Meal @ 5:30pm Monday, January 21st MLK Day No School K-8th. Childcare available for all grades, Toddler8th NO HOT LUNCH Friday, January 25th Administrative Meet and Greet 7:308:30am and Homecoming January 27th31st Lutheran Schools Week

Pilgrim Night
at Guglianis Meyerland
Wednesday, January 9th, from 4pm - 10pm is Pilgrim Night at Guglianis in Meyerland Plaza (4990 Beechnut)! Just bring this flyer and give it to your server and then Guglianis will generously donate up to 20% of your total bill back to the school! Come enjoy a night out with your family and benefit the school at the same time!

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Chapel Services
Wednesday, January 9, 2012
Early Childhood Chapel, 18 months - Kindergarten, will be held in the Parish Hall. Chapel will be led by Ms. Bertrand. 1st-8th Grade Chapel will be held in the Church. Chapel will be led by Pastor Bauer with special music by Mr. Kluth.

Parents are welcome to attend!

Yearbook Schedule
Thursday, January 10th Thursday, January 17th Thursday, January 24th Thursday, January 31st Snack - Andrew Snack - Katie Snack - Nydia Snack - Alex

Administrative Meet and Greet with Breakfast on the Go!

Friday, January 25 from 7:308:30am Join us Friday, January 25 from 7:308:30am for coffee, donuts and kolaches at our monthly Administration Meet and Greet. We will have representatives from the PTL and School Board, as well as church and school administration available to answer questions and hear your feedback. Drop off your children and then come grab some coffee and say hello before you head off to start your day!

A King is Coming to Video!

A special thank you Mr. Kluth and all of the students and volunteers who helped make this years Christmas Production, A King is Coming to Town our best play yet! Pastor Kaufmann has set up a link to a high definition version of the video of the play, which can be viewed or downloaded here (http://vimeo.com/56739642). He will also have a DVD version for the performance available by Wednesday this week.

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2013-14 Enrollment is now Available

New Online Application and Enrollment On January 1, 2013 we launched our new Online Application and Enrollment system via RenWeb. We have opened our Enrollment for 2013-14 to all of our current families for both re-enrollment for current students as well as applications and enrollment for new students who are siblings of current students. Starting February 1, we will open our enrollment to new students who are looking to apply to Pilgrim Lutheran School. Please make sure you enroll by January 31 to guarantee you spot in next years class as well as to take advantage of our $100 Commitment Fee discount. Referral Bonus Tell your friends about Pilgrim and be eligible for referral amounts of $300 for 5-day/ $200 for 3-day/$100 for 2-day referrals. The referring family must be included on the new students Online Application. All referral bonuses will be paid 5 months after the new student starts classes.

New Toddler Class Opening Monday, February 4th

Do you know anyone looking for a school for their Toddler? In response to our growing waitlist, we will be opening a second Toddler classroom in February. This class is for children who were not 2 years old as of September 1, 2012 and are or will be 18 months before June 1, 2013. Spaces are filling up fast, but we still have a few spots available. Please have any interested families contact Tera Hoefle, Admissions Director at thoefle@plshouston.org or 713-432-7082 x122.

Check out pages 6, 7 and 8 for pictures from A King is Coming to Town!

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January 2013
SUND AY MONDAY TUESD AY W EDNE SDAY THURSD AY

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ALL FACILITIES CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY ALL FACILITIES CLOSED

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CHILD CARE ONLY

CHILD CARE ONLY

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4pm JV Boys vs Epiphany 5pm Varsity Girls vs Our Savior FAMILY NIGHT at Guglianis 4:00 - 10:00pm

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REPORT CARDS

Early Childhood Conference NO ECE Classes NO ECE Childcare

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SPELLING BEE 2:30pm EARLY DISMISSAL

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CLASS/GROUP PICTURE DAY 5:30pm PTL Meeting/Meal

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MLK HOLIDAY CHILD CARE ONLY

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7:30am Meet & Greet

HOMECOMING 4pm JV Boys

5pm Varsity Girls

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10:45am K-8 participate in church LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK

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LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK

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LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK

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PROGRESS REPORTS LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK

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ACADEMIC QUEST LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK

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