School News ~ Page 2

Campbell Soup Labels

Campbell's no longer accepts the labels, now they are accepting the UPC symbols. We are collecting Campbell's UPC products for education. The following products are accepted: UPC's from Campbell's soups, beans, tomato juices, gravy; Franco American products; Pepperidge Farm soups, breads, croutons, rolls, cookies, goldfish, frozen foods; V8 Beverages; Swanson Broths & Chicken, Soup and recipe mixes (UPC with bottom Panel). Please bring the UPC to the office and place in the container outside the office door. Look at Campbell's website for all the details. www.labelsforeducation.com

Did You Know:

*The cost of educating a child at
St. Thomas Lutheran School is $4500.00 a year?
*Technology Fee pays for the Computer Instructor supplied from
"Computer Explorers" along with curriculum, & computer
maintenance?

Did You Know:
That.........

School Registration money is based on number of students enrolled at
St. Thomas and is used for:
1. Textbooks (15% of the budget)
2. School Equipment (Less than 1%)
3. Physical Education (Less than 1%)
4. Assemblies (Less than 1 %)
5. Substitute Teachers for Outdoor Education Week (Less than 1%)
6. Librarian Payroll (12%)
7. Tutor Payroll (12%)
8. Teacher Aides Payroll (48%)
9. General Office Needs (2%)
10. Student Materials: Bibles, Student Planners etc..... (6%)
11. Accreditation Fee (Less than 1%)
12. Science Olympiad (Less than 1 %)
13. Training: CPR, First Aid, Seminars, & etc... (2%)
14. Contracts: Fast Direct, etc... (Less than 1%)
15. Computer Room Supplies: Ink, etc.... (3%)
16. Art Supplies (2%)

Parent of the Month Parking Spot

In May, the Parent of the Month Parking Spot belongs to Connie and Chris de Ruiiter. Please leave the spot open for them to enjoy

Thanks MOM Bone Marrow Drive

On Sunday, May 11, the St. Thomas Parish nurse along with the Family Life Committee is sponsoring a Bone Marrow Donor Drive. Normally there is a $59 charge to be put on this donor registry but the fee is waived due to the "Thanks Mom Campaign" which is why this is being held on Mother’s Day. If you have questions or would like to help out please call Jodi Johnstone (586) 909-1033. You can also visit www.marrow.org for more information.

Lutheran High Northwest & St. Thomas Lutheran Bands!!

Will be performing together in an assembly on May 21,2008 @ 8:30-9:15am At St. Thomas Church.
All are welcome and encouraged to come!!

New from Lutheran High North

The "2008 LHN Summer Athletic Camp" is only 3 months away. If you would like more information there are some brochures located in the school office. You can also find the information by going on-line to www.lhsa.com/lhn. ( click on the sports tab in left hand column and click on "2008 Summer Athletic Camps")

Summer Workshops 2008

The Macomb Center of the Performing Arts will be holding summer workshops starting in July and running through August. You can stop by the school office for more information or call 586-286-2044 as well as check out their website @ www.MacombCenter.com

Office Depot

Whenever you shop at Office Depot give them the following ID number and the school will receive 5% of your qualifying purchases to be used towards free supplies for the school. The ID Number is 70049884.

ELECTIONS!!

Ptl will be looking for new officers for the upcoming school year, the officers needed will be President, Vice President, and Secretary. If you are interested please let us know. We are always looking for new and fresh ideas and we would love to have your help.

The PTL Auction Committee would like to Thank all of those who helped out with this years Auction.!! We can't express enough to all of you how much your help is appreciated! Thank you to those who worked on Class Projects, Set-up, Teachers for all of your help and patience, those who donated items, people who were able to solicit for items, the children for their hard work on the class projects, Dana in the school office for your patience with the Chaos and to all who showed their support!

DRESS CODE UPDATE FOR SPRING

As of April 15th thru the end of the school year the children are able to wear: shorts, capris, gaucho pants, culottes will be permitted (see Dress Code) in the Parent Handbook.

Congratulations!!!

We would like to give a BIG Congratulations to all of the students that participated in the Lutheran Schools Solo/ Ensemble Festival. All students received a Division I rating along with a blue ribbon. All the participants names are located on the school lobby Bulletin Board. Good Job Guys!

Pennies for Patients

During the month of April, students participated in the "Pennies for Patients" program sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This annual fundraising program is run in schools to find a cure for blood cancers. Each class had a collection box that they filled weekly with pennies, dimes, nickels, quarters, and dollars. For every dollar a child donates they were able to fill out a paper penny which has been displayed in the lower grade hallway. Our goal was to raise $1000.00 or more. We were very fortunate as well as blessed to have raised over $2100.00!!