PPARENTARENT November 2014

A monthlyCONNECTION newsletter for parents of Luther High School students Thankful For A Tight Budget? When budgets are tight, is the most likely re- Yes, this will be a year for some “fi nancial belt sponse thankfulness? Wouldn’t anxiety, pan- tightening” at Luther High School. So what ic and worry be more likely responses? The ought to be our response? This is one of the answer is yes, unless we remember another circumstances referred to in this God-directed more important God-directed response. This thankfulness response. “ Give thanks in all year, Luther High School faces an exception- circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in ally tight budget for the following reasons: Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Confi - • Last year there were 72 graduates. There dent of God’s providence, we give thanks for are 59 in this year’s freshmen class the fi nancial challenge. If you would like to • There were 7 students from last year’s stu- assist with this challenge, please contact Mr. dent body who transferred to other schools Wichmann at 608-783-5435 x100 or wich- • Income from special gifts for Luther High [email protected]. Thank you for your School was $57,700 less than anticipated prayers and support of Luther High School! Luther High School 1501 Wilson St Onalaska, WI 54601 608-783-5435 Veterans Day Service www.luther.k12.wi.us Luther High School would like to recognize have served our nation in the Armed Forces. the men and women who have served our We are collecting information regarding Mr. Paul Wichmann country in the Armed Forces at a special Luther High alumni who have served or are Principal Veterans Day chapel service and patriotic currently serving our nation in the Armed 608-783-5435 x100 program. We invite veterans of our Armed Forces. If you or a relative is a veteran or Forces to be our honored guests on Tuesday, is currently serving in the military, please Mr. Keith Heinze Assistant Principal November 11 at this special worship and forward name, service, rank, area serving 608-783-5435 x109 observance. The program will begin at 9:45 and a picture to the Luther High offi ce at of- a.m. and will conclude at 11:15 a.m. Every- fi [email protected]. Our goal is to honor Mr. James Mahnke one is invited to join us as we give thanks all Luther High alumni that have served and Assistant Principal to God and express gratitude to those who are serving. 608-783-5435 x116 Million Dollar Quartet The Luther High School Music Department You may sign up by calling Jim Rupprecht at has secured tickets for the “Million Dollar 783-5435 x443 or email to ruppjim@luther. Quartet.” This hit Rock “n” Roll musical in- k12.wi.us. The Million Dollar Quartet is the spired by the electrifying true story is showing Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, at the Apollo Theater in Chicago on Sunday, inspired by the true story of the famed De- December 21, 2014. A motor coach bus will cember 4, 1956 recording session that brought be taken for a 3:30 p.m. show. The bus will icons , , Jerry Lee stop for lunch and return with a stop on the Lewis, and together for one way back to Luther. Tickets are limited and unforgettable night. For more information are $75.00 which includes the bus and ticket about the show, please visit www.milliondol- to the show (normal ticket price is $105.00). larquartetlive.com Fruit For Sale! OFFEE Grant The Luther High School Music Department will conduct its an- Luther High School has received funding from the nual fruit sale from Heidelberg through December 1. Fruit will Onalaska Foundation for Educational Excellence be delivered near December 9, just in time for Christmas gift to help install equipment for a digital multimedia giving. This year’s sale features apples and pears, along with production studio. The studio will allow students oranges, clementines and grapefruit. Customers can get their in Digital Video to make professional quality fruit in 40 lb boxes, half boxes and one-third boxes. We will recordings in a controlled environment. Students also have a meat and cheese box with a variety of cheese blocks, will be able to edit and include them in their summer sausage & cheese curds. Contact members of the Lu- video productions. Students in the Music Theory ther High band and choirs for information and order forms, or class will now be able to create, arrange, record, call Luther (608) 783-5435 x443 to place an order. The Luther edit, and produce their own compositions in a High Music Department thanks you for your support. professional quality format. The Music Depart- ment will be able to use the studio to record, mix, Coulee Chorale master and produce recordings of Luther’s en- Due to a number of confl icts, this year’s Coulee Chorale Advent sembles. Individual students will be able to take Concert will be postponed to Advent 2015. Please make a note advantage of the studio as well for multitrack of this and stay tuned for future information about this event. recording and production. This will be a great way for Luther students to immerse themselves in the world of digital multimedia production. What Senior Pictures a blessing for Luther High School! Senior Pictures are due to Mrs. Appold no later than December 1st. Please call (608-783-5435 x306) if there are any questions about how to turn in your photos. La Crosse Promise The La Crosse Promise is offering the following to all LHS students that live in the city of La Crosse: The Big Knight • Job Shadows - Available any time, contact The Big Knight is an annual dinner/auction fundraiser that your Future Center advisor to schedule benefi ts tuition assistance and special projects at Luther High • Parent Info Night - November 5: Preparing for School. The event is a great opportunity to meet new people, College, 6:30-7:30 at Central High School have a fun night out and support the students of Luther High! • FAFSA Completion - February 10, 3:00-6:00 at Logan HS Thanks to all of our generous supporters, The Big Knight has February 17, 3:30-6:30 at Central HS been able to raise $40,000, $50,000, $53,000, $55,000, $64,000 March 5, 12:00-3:00 at Logan HS & $70,000 to help the students of Luther High! Most of the March 9, 12:00-3:00 at Central HS proceeds have gone to the tuition assistance fund at Luther • Campus Visit - February 20: UW-Steven’s High. This fund benefi ts all students that are awarded tuition Point assistance through the FACTS program. Last year, in addition to tuition assistance, we supported a special project at LHS - Luther High’s contact person is available at LHS Chromebooks. We were able to donate $10,000 to that project! on Tuesday afternoons. What a blessing!

The success of this event is dependent on all of the selfl ess volunteers, the amazing donations and the wonderful guests Christmas Concert that attend the event! If you would like to help with this year’s event, donate something to the event or attend the event, please The Luther High School Music Department will contact Mary Bilitz at 608-783-5435 x103 or bilimary@luther. present a concert on Sunday December 14 at k12.wi.us. 2:00 pm. The concert will feature the Concert Choir, Cantate Choir, Concert Band, and Hand- We are very excited to return to The Cargill Room at The Wa- bell Choir. Everyone is welcome to attend as we terfront in downtown La Crosse this year. Please plan to join prepare for our Savior’s birth. This year’s theme is us on April 17, 2015 for this special event! “And the Mountains Echoed: Gloria!”. ‘tis the season for...

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% of Card How $$ Amount % of Card How $$ Amount MERCHANTS Rebate Amount Many? Ordered MERCHANTS Rebate Amount Many? Ordered STORES GROCERY STORES $ 25 $ 50 Amazon.com 4% Festival Foods 4% $ 100 $ 100 American Eagle 8%$ 25 $ 50 Hy Vee 3% $ 10 $ 100 Barnes & Noble 9% $ 25 3%$ 50 Mid Town Foods $ 10 3%$ 100 Bath & Body Works 13% $ 25 $ 50 Quillin's 3% Best Buy 2%$ 25 $ 100 Cabelas 11%$ 25 $ 50 Woodman's 5% Crazy 8 13%$ 25 $ 100 Dicks Sporting Goods 4%$ 25 RESTAURANTS Gander Mountain 8%$ 25 A & W 10%$ 20 Great Clips 8%$ 25 Applebee's 8%$ 25 Gymboree 13%$ 25 Buffalo Wild Wings 8%$ 25 Herberger's 8%$ 25 Burger King 5%$ 10 $ 25 Chuck E Cheese 8%$ 10 Home Depot 3% $ 100 Cold Stone Creamery 8%$ 10 iTunes 5%$ 25 Cousins Subs 10%$ 10 $ 25 $ 5 JC Penney 5% $ 100 Culver's 10% $ 10 $ 25 $ 25 Kohl's 4% $ 100 Dairy Queen 10%$ 10 Living Word Bookstore 10%$ 10 Fazoli's 7%$ 25 Macy's 12%$ 25 Kentucky Fried Chicken 9%$ 5 MC Sports 8%$ 25 La Crosse Family Rsrnt 15%$ 10 $ 25 McDonald's 5%$ 10 Menards 3% $ 100 Old Country Buffet 5%$ 25 Mills Fleet Farm 4%$ 25 Outback Steakhouse 4%$ 25 Office Depot 3%$ 25 Panera Bread 9%$ 10 Old Navy 9%$ 25 Papa Murphy's 8%$ 10 Payless Shoes 13%$ 20 Pizza Hut 9%$ 10 PetSmart 4%$ 25 Red Lobster / Olive Garden 9%$ 25 Sally Beauty Supply 12%$ 25 Starbucks 7%$ 10 Sears 4%$ 25 Subway 3%$ 10 $ 25 Taco Bell 5%$ 10 Shopko 4% $ 50 Texas Roadhouse 8%$ 25 Target 1.5%$ 25 TGI Friday's 8%$ 25 T.J. Maxx 7%$ 25 Toppers 8%$ 20 Walgreens 2%$ 25 Wendy's 4%$ 10 $ 25 MISCELLANEOUS Wal Mart 2.5% $ 100 Gift card gift envelope 20% $ 0.35 GAS STATIONS Cascading Card File 25% $ 3.00 $ 25 SPECIAL ORDERS - complete list of scrip available Kwik Trip 10% $ 50 can be found at www.scrippro.com or www.glscrip.com $ 100 ENTERTAINMENT Marcus Theatre 5% $ 25 TOTAL

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