LAKEWOOD PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Friday, December 4, 2009

Cooperation - by Tom Leitner, 4th Grade Teacher
This past month in math class, the students worked together in groups to save themselves from “shark infested waters” (4th) and created games that students would be able to play during free time (5th). Both of these exercises were used to build an understanding and appreciation for cooperation, our theme for the month in Chapel. Miss Longbrake shared with the students the story of Nehemiah repairing the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah had to work with many other individuals to get the job done all the while relying on God to help him face and overcome opposition.  The students experienced similar difficulties in working together to save themselves from the sharks and creating a game that most students would find fun.  Everyday, the students have the opportunity to show a spirit of cooperation in working with others in our community of learners.  In Ecclesiastes 4 we see this same spirit of cooperation. God’s Word encourages us to work together and get along with one another.
 
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; If one falls down, his friend can help him up, But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!”  
                   -  Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Pop Can Tab Collection
Please continue to help the LPCS Student Council as they strive to join the COLLECT-A-MILLION CLUB!  Over 300,000 can tabs have already been received! It will take time to reach a million, so keep collecting! Can tabs can be turned into the office for Dr. Mafera, or given to any Student Council member. Thank you so much from the student council and Ronald McDonald House of Riley Hospital!

SCRIP for the Holidays
Don’t forget SCRIP for all of your holiday needs! Whether you use the cards as gifts, use them to pay off Kohl’s charge, use them to pay for your groceries, or get gas cards to re-fuel from all of the shopping - SCRIP is a great option. Now open during all school office hours for your convenience!

Legislative Liaison
The Indiana Non-Public Education Association is asking each school to appoint a legislative liaison to assist with communication and coordination of legislative alerts, communications and activities at the local level.  If you have an interest in public policy and are a good organizer and communicator please contact Colleen McCarthy at extension 219 or email her at cmccarthy@lakewoodpark.org to let her know you are interested in being our liaison.

Congratulations, Harding Family!
Cicily Mae Harding was born On November 30th.  She was 6 lbs. 12 oz. and 20.5 inches long. According to mom she has a full head of dark hair and long eye lashes. Pamela Schreffler will be filling in for Mrs. Harding while she enjoys some time at home with her family.

High School Science Update - Dr. Lynn Mafera
God created a microscopic world as diverse and complex as the world we can see.  Biology students investigated this world and built (then ate!) replicas of cells.  They also distinguished how the structure of human tissue cells fits perfectly with the function God designed these cells to perform.
 
Students in health class realized the importance of nutrition and exercise to good health, and planned meals and fitness programs to fit their individual preferences and schedules.
 
Human Anatomy and Physiology students performed a lab demonstrating the movement of the body’s joints as levers. As each body system is studied, students are reminded how interdependent each system is on the other systems.

Congratulations!
The following were named to Fall All-Area teams:
Volleyball 1st team all area
Calah Kruse
Soccer 1st team all area
Nick Jensen
Zac Crosby
Rob Lauter
Prep of the year- Austin Altimus
Coach of the Year- Rob Atkins

Aunt Millie’s Program
Lakewood Park has enrolled in the Aunt Millie’s School Spirit Program which helps earn money for the school. Simply cut out the UPC code and School Spirit logo from the bottom of specially marked bread bags of Holsum, Sunbeam, or Soft ‘N Good bread and send them in to the school office. The school gets a nickel for every Logo collected.

Kleenex Needed
We are still in need of additional Kleenex. If you can help us by contributing more boxes, we would really appreciate it. You can send them in with your child or drop them off at the front desk. Thank you.

Library Volunteers Needed
The Library is in need of volunteers to help with shelving and with processing new books.  If you would be interested in helping out at your convenience during the week, please contact Debbie Shirey at ext. 222.

Share the love and bring in cans for Shelter Minitries
From now to December 18th *Elementary students and parents may put cans in the holding room. *Any Highschool or Elementary students or parents with questions may ask any Student Council Member or Dr. Mafera at lmafera@lakewoodpark.org

Huntertown United Methodist Preschool
Christmas Cookie Walk
When: Saturday, 12/5 9 a.m. – Noon
Where: Huntertown United Methodist Church
16021 Lima Road, Huntertown, IN