LAKEWOOD PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Occtober 5, 2010

Good Day Panther families!  As the Superintendent of Lakewood Park Christian School, I am very humbled to know that I have been given the privilege to lead the teaching and training of your child while they are under our care.  I have been urged by the Holy Spirit to remind you (and myself) that it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to do the primary training of the child in the ways of the Lord.  Obviously, the staff members and board members at LPCS desire to teach and train difference-makers for Christ’s Kingdom!  However, our partnership with you, the leader of the home, is crucial!  Below are six things that I think that Lakewood Park Christian School must keep as their focus. 
 
1) The Main Thing is to keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
If our Lord Jesus Christ is not at the center of what we are doing, we should just close the doors of the school. 
 
2) Fanatic Commitment to the TEAM
We must work together.  Together Everyone Accomplishes More!  We need transparency and openness so that we can move forward as God leads.
 
3) Parents as Partners: Back to the Fundamentals of Christian Education 
This is crucial for us to fulfill our calling.  LPCS must make the commitment to not only train the students, but to assist the parents in the leadership of their families.
 
4) Love + Faithfulness = Excellence
The two greatest commandments talked about loving God and loving one another.  That love, coupled with true faithfulness to the King will ALWAYS equal excellence!
 
5) Transformation of Students: Authenticity vs. Artificiality
We must help students get out of the boat as Peter did when Jesus was walking on water (Matthew 14).  It is crucial that we are training students to be difference-makers for Christ’s Kingdom instead of training students to only KNOW who God is and only to KNOW what Jesus did. 
 
6) Courage to Uphold TRUTH
I need to uphold the TRUTH, you need to uphold the TRUTH, and our students need to uphold the TRUTH.  As I am in my home, I need to make sure that I am honoring the Lord so that my children can give HIM praise for what He has done in Dad’s life.  I pray that our staff, parents, board members, and students will gain the courage to Uphold TRUTH.
 
Announcements
 
Yearbook Time
It is time again to order your yearbook!! - Forms went home with mid-terms to all High School and Middle School students. Elementary forms went home early this month in your student’s blue folder. Elementary order forms are due Monday, October 4th - cost is $20. (this deadline has now been extended.) High School/Middle School (this is one book) are due Friday, November 5th – cost is $40. ($45 after this date.) We have attached the forms on the website for your convenience. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Schlotterback at mschlotterback@lakewoodpark.org or 260-925-1393 x 334.

Book Fair
Lakewood Park Christian School will host a Book Fair on Tuesday – Friday, October 26 – 29, 2010 from 8:00 – 5:00 in the auxiliary gym.  Companies featured at this year’s book fair include Scholastic Books, Circuit Rider Books, Books Are Fun, and Reader’s World. Funds raised will help purchase books and supplies for our school library media center. Church and school families as well as the community are invited to attend this fun reading event, which is themed: Here’s to Our Heroes! Reading Saves the Day!  The Book Fair will feature a special Grandparents Day on Friday, October 29, from 8:00 – 1:00. Books make wonderful Christmas presents!  Hope to see you there!

If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with the book fair this year, they should contact Deb Shirey at dshirey@lakewoodpark.org or call 260-925-1393 x 222
 
No School
No school Thursday and Friday for Fall Break!  Please pray for the staff at LPCS as we engage in devotions, professional development, and service.
 
Jog-a-thon
I cannot thank you enough for your time and contributions to this excellent event!  Fundraisers like this help Lakewood keep the tuition costs down and allows us to continue to make modifications/enhancements on the technology throughout the school.  Thank you!!!!
 
Parking Lot
On behalf of Pastor Clare Jewell, I want to thank you for your patience during this time of inconvenience.  I know that the timing of the parking lot wasn’t best, but when the funds were available, we wanted to move as quickly as possible on a project that was severely needed.  Thank you to the staff and students for being inconvenienced on the dismissal time and with their parking each day. 
 
Austin Altimus
Austin Altimus tied the Indiana state scoring record for goals scored in a career.  The record is now held by Paul Harvey, Logansport 111 (1993-95).  The record is provided by NSCAA or National Soccer Coaches Association of America.  http://www.nscaa.com/hsr.php  Austin has accumulated 111 goals through last nights (10/4/10) game against Angola High school.  LPCS Boys’ soccer team will be hosting Garrett for the opening game of the Sectionals on Thursday night at 5:00 PM.  Congratulations Austin!
 
Philip D. Chapman
Superintendent
Lakewood Park Christian School
260/925-1393
pchapman@lakewoodpark.org
 
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.  Galatians 2:20 (NIV)

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Lakewood Park Christian School to Host
Book Fair Event
October 26 – 29, 2010

Lakewood Park Christian School will host a Book Fair on Tuesday – Friday, October 26 – 29. Companies featured at this year’s book fair include Scholastic Books, Circuit Rider Books, Books Are Fun, and Reader’s World. Funds raised will help purchase books and supplies for our school library media center. Families, faculty, and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event, which is themed: Here’s to Our Heroes! Reading Saves the Day! The Book Fair will feature a special Grandparents Day on Friday, October 29 from 8:00 – 1:00.

The Book Fair offers specially priced books and educational products, including children’s classics, award-winning titles, new releases, interactive software and other great reads from more than 100 publishers. Cash and checks are accepted payment options.

Book Fair customers may help the school build classroom libraries and improve children’s reading skills by purchasing books through the Classroom Wish List.

When: October 26 – 29
The Book Fair will be open
Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Where:
Lakewood Park Christian School is located at 5555 County Road 29, Auburn. View Map

Contact:
Debbie Shirey, Lakewood Park Christian School
260-925-1393, ext. 222
dshirey@lakewoodpark.org