Good Shepherd School Blog

EAGLE’S B.B.Q. FUNDRAISER - MARCH 5TH

2011-02-25T21:44:00.000-08:00

It’s that time again - the annual Eagle’s Wild Game BBQ is just around the corner. The Eagle Rock Sportsmen’s Club will sponsor with the F.O.E. 2188 hosting this event to benefit Good Shepherd School. Dinner tickets $10.00 donation - assorted BBQ meats, along with chicken and sides. $2.00 Raffle for a Giant Flat Screen TV, plus $1.00 raffles all night! Live entertainment & great food! Come out and support Good Shepherd!

When: Saturday, March 5th, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. - ’til the food runs out
Where: The Eagles (F.O.E. 2188) Clubhouse, 1596 Yosemite Drive, L.A., CA 90041

CONGRATULATIONS IN ORDER!

2011-02-25T21:35:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to all 5 of our 5th and 6th grade students who have been selected as lodge level finalists in the Elks Club “Americanism Essay Contest”. The students essays were titled “Why I am Proud to be an American” all five students were selected in the top 10% of 300 local entries. They will be honored with a reception and awards at the Elks Lodge in Pasadena on Tuesday, March 1st. The contest will continue on district, state, and national levels and we wish them luck in the further judging decisions! Great work!

WEEKLY CHAPEL OFFERINGS

2011-01-28T10:05:00.000-08:00

Last week in Chapel, the students began discussing: “where should our monetary chapel offerings go this year?” In past years’ the children have elected to give to homeless shelters and purchased livestock for families in need. Each class will be able to choose the organizations they wish to support.
In addition to monetary chapel offerings, children may bring food items; canned food, rice, pasta, etc. to help with our “Feed My Sheep” food bank donations. The congregation will be sharing these collections with three local food banks: The Lutheran Food Bank in Glendale, Hathaway-Sycamores in the Garvanza District of Highland Park, and the Faith United Food Bank on Figueroa Street.

5th & 6th Grades Participate in Speech Tournament

2011-01-19T12:22:00.000-08:00

We are proud of our 5th & 6th grade students who participated in the El Camino Real Speech Tournament held earlier this month. Student’s look forward to the next tournament to be held on March 19th at Cathedral High School. This is a new activity and the students embraced it enthusiastically!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-19T23:30:00.000-08:00

The student Christmas Program held Thursday, December 16th was so impressive!

The evening began with the “Dicken’s Holiday Carolers”, favorite Christmas songs from the Preschool children, kindergarten, and the 1st & 2nd grades, followed by the K-6 Student’s who performed, with excellence, “ The Christmas Chronicle’s” a play by John Jacobson and Roger Emerson. Each one of them did a fabulous job, and it certainly put everyone in the Christmas spirit. Great job Kids!

Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Leonard asks her class...

2010-11-22T20:43:00.000-08:00

"HOW TO COOK A TURKEY”

These were their responses:

AYANA SIERRA:

A turkey costs about 60, 50 or 80 dollars. You should put salt and then my mom puts pepper and then cucumber and then eggs. Put the oven at 5064 for 15 or 16.

Fernanda Andujo:

Buy a turkey for like 40-60. One day I went to my Tia’s to eat turkey. To cook it put it in the oven 15-16 minutes. It should like be hot. Put salt and some people like pickles and to put a little sauce like ketchup. Eat apple pie for desert.

Shanel Tolliver:

A turkey costs 340 dollars. I cook a turkey 5 or 30 minutes. Take it out it will look juicy, and when you poke a knife it will not be ready until you see juice. Some people put pickles and some people have sauce to make it taste good.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Student Choir to Perform at Eagle Rock Mall

2010-11-04T08:56:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, November 13th, 2010, the students of Good Shepherd will sing their hearts out at the Eagle Rock Mall. They feel honored at the request to perform. Both the preschool and grades K-6 are ready to kick off the Christmas season with a number of songs! The program starts at 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the mall’s “Santa Set” - lower level, between the escalators. Please join us!

HARVEST FESTIVAL - SAT., OCT. 3O, 2010

2010-09-28T12:47:00.000-07:00

SAVE THE DATE our annual Harvest Festival is just around the corner!
Invite family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy the festivities! The fun begins at 11:00 a.m. ’til 5:00 p.m., here at the Good Shepherd Campus - 6338 N. Figueroa St., L.A. 90042

FREE ENTRY
GAMES/PRIZES
SILENT AUCTION
CAKE WALK
FACE PAINTING
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
PUMPKIN DECORATING
HAUNTED HOUSE

Costumes Welcome!

GOOD SHEPHERD FUNDRAISER - MAGAZINES, GIFTS, & COOKIE DOUGH!

2010-09-28T12:36:00.000-07:00

The students’ are selling Magazine Subscriptions, Gifts, and Cookie Dough! Please see a Good Shepherd student to review and purchase from the Believe Kids catalog or log on to www.ShopBelieve.com to purchase from a registered student! The online shopping offers a broad assortment and a clearance section too! All proceeds benefit the students in helping the PTF provide playground equipment, dance lessons, art supplies, etc. Student prizes this year include an electric scooter and an iPod Touch - Good luck students! Thank you in advance for your support!

VONS/SAFEWAY/PAVILLION RECEIPTS WANTED!

2010-09-22T22:00:00.000-07:00

escrip 10% Back-to-Schools promotion has concluded. Please turn in any Vons/Safeway/Pavillions receipts with a redemption code under the title “10% Back-to-Schools” into the school office by October 13th, 2010. We will be able to redeem these online for those of you who are not signed up as supporters through escrip. Thank you!

Back to School Night This Thursday

2010-09-14T19:03:00.000-07:00

This Thursday (Sept. 16th) is Back to School Night! To start the evening we will meet in the Chapel at 7:00 p.m., classroom visits will follow. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

MEET OUR STAFF

2010-09-10T16:16:00.000-07:00

We’re going to introduce our staff . . . .highlighting one member each week. Let’s begin with the newest first!

We happily welcome Ms. Jennifer Leonard as our Kindergarten teacher for 2010-2011. Ms. Leonard is an experienced pre-school and first grade teacher who brings a great love of children and demonstrated teaching skills to Good Shepherd. She and her husband have 2 daughters and live nearby in Eagle Rock. In her spare time, Jennifer is a huge reader; loves to do arts and crafts stuff, and enjoys spending time with her family, which includes a dog, 4 cats, and 2 guinea pigs! (She mentioned that she has a lot less spare time now than she did prior to Sept. 1^st! )

Ms. Leonard has taught both pre-kindergarten and first grade since 2002. Her duties included developing curriculum as well as carrying out day-to-day classroom instruction and interaction with parents. Her former employers describe her as enthusiastic, dedicated, eager, contentious, and a team player.

Her interview committee was very impressed with her philosophy, her references, and had a great time as she shared samples of work completed by her students. The interview committee consisted of: Pastor King, Michele Gianoli (parent representing PTF) Andrea Sierra (kindergarten parent), Jeff Stewart (Church Council member) and Pat Friar (interim principal)

Currently Ms. Leonard is enrolled at a local college taking education classes to complete her credential requirements.

Welcome to Good Shepherd School !

STUDENT STORE OPERATED BY GOOD SHEPHERD 5th & 6th GRADE CLASS

2010-09-09T21:37:00.000-07:00

GRAND OPENING 9/13/10

EXPANDED SELECTION!

ENTREE’S

(prices as noted)

Cup-O-Noodles...1.00 ea.

Uncrustables PB&J Sandwiches

Kraft Mac-n-Cheese Cups

Chef Boyardee Microwavable Pasta Cups

Tuna Lunch Kits

1.50 ea.

SIDES/SNACKS .50 ea.

Chips

Granola Bars

Crackers

Pudding/Jello Cups

Fruit Cups/Apple Sauce Cups

Drinks .50

Juice

Bottled Water (8 oz)

(variety subject to change)

Thanks for your support!

Each year our 5th & 6th Grade class takes a week long outdoor Science Field Trip. All proceeds from the Student Store will aid in funding this years’ trip to El Camino Pines Outdoor Camp!

AVOID LONG LINES - SHOP DURING A.M. RECESS!!!

CDC/PRESCHOOL "SUMMER BREAK"

2010-08-30T08:38:00.000-07:00

CDC/Preschool will take their “Summer Break” the week of August 30th through Sept. 3, and the campus will be closed Sept. 6th in observance of Labor Day. The CDC/Preschool Fall Session begins Tues. Sept. 7th.

We look forward to seeing those of you who took the summer off, those who spent the summer with us, and our new friends on Sept. 7th!

K-6 - We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, Sept. 1st!

Back to School Parent Meeting: Thursday, August 26th

2010-08-10T17:39:00.000-07:00

Back to School Parent Meeting: Thursday, August 26th

The meeting will be at 7:00 PM in the Fireside Room. We will go over registration packets to be sure they are complete, collect school shirts to be monogrammed, go over important announcements, new concepts and PTF will go over planned activities.

REMEMBER SCHOOL STARTS on Wednesday, September 1st.

See you then!

escrip: *VONS/SAFEWAY/PAVILLIONS RECEIPTS WANTED by 10/13/10!

2010-08-10T17:28:00.000-07:00

Tip Of the Week: 10% Goes Back to School shopping period starts August 11th and goes through September 14th. Last year's top school earned $22,000! *Vons/Safeway/Pavillion receipts will reflect a redemption “code” under the title “10 % Back-to-Schools” - please turn these receipts into the school office no later than Oct. 13, 2010!

Remember to send out the pre-designed flyer located athttp://www.backtoschools.escrip.com/ to your families and encourage them to shop at Vons.

10% Goes Back to School - Earn 10% for your group when you use your registered club card

www.backtoschools.escrip.com

The 10% Goes Back to School - Earn 10% for your group when you use your registered club cards program runs August 6 to September 9

Our School Uniform - PLEASE NOTE THE NEW CHANGES

2010-08-01T21:19:00.000-07:00

Very Important Information for Fall 2010

Please read before shopping!

The following uniform components have been adopted by Good Shepherd Lutheran School Board as the only official apparel for all children in grades K – 6.

GIRL’S UNIFORM:
Dress:
Bib top or drop waist jumper in navy blue. Our former plaid may be used if it still fits properly.
Blouse:
Red, white or navy blue polo shirt embroidered with the school logo.
Slacks:
Navy blue corduroy or twill. No jeans.
Shorts:
Navy blue twill
Socks:
Knee high or anklet in solid colors of navy or white.
Shoes:
Navy blue, white, or black oxford (buckle or tie) or tennis shoes.
Sweaters:
Navy blue or red cardigan; long sleeve,
v-neck pullover, or v-neck pullover vest

BOYS UNIFORM:
Slacks:
Navy blue twill or corduroy slacks. No jeans.
Shirts:
Red, white or navy blue polo shirt embroidered with the school logo.

Shorts:
Navy blue twill
Socks:
Solid color navy or white.
Shoes:
Navy, white or black oxford (buckle or ties) or tennis shoes.
Sweaters:
Navy blue or red cardigan; long sleeve, v-neck pullover; or v-neck pullover

Winter jackets should also be considered part of the uniform. Please select solid color red or navy jackets or sweatshirts with no logos or graphics

The First Day of School is Almost Here! K-6th Grade - September 1, 2010

2010-07-21T13:07:00.000-07:00

The First Day of School for K-6th Grade is September 1, 2010. From August 21- August 31 our hours are 9 am - 3 pm. Please feel free to stop by to enroll, tour, ask questions and visit our school. All are welcome!

Good Shepherd School Stamps from Zazzle.com

2010-05-18T17:03:00.000-07:00

Get your Good Shepherd School Stamps from Zazzle.com

Great Summer Day Camp in Northeast Los Angeles

2010-04-22T12:45:00.000-07:00

Good Shepherd is hosting a 9 week Summer Day Camp at our campus in Highland Park. (Near Eagle Rock, Mt Washington, and South Pasadena).
7 am - 6pm / $125/week or $75/3-Day Week and chock full of activities:

SESSION I
Week 1- Getting to Know You
Week 2- Science Week /Field Trip- Downtown Science Center
Week 3- Patriotism /Field Trip- Police Museum…Honoring Heroes
Week 4- American Idol Week.. Music & Drama /Field Trip- Pasadena Playhouse Theatre
Week 5- Multi-Cultural Week /Field Trip- Bowling

SESSION II
Week 6- Animals and Biomes Week/Field Trip- Zoo
Week 7- Art Concepts/Field Trip- Getty Museum
Week 8- Academic Prep/Field Trip- Grand Central Library
Week 9- Culmination Activities Week (Sports)/Field Trip- Roller Skating Party

2 Packages:
SESSION I 5 weeks June 21-July 23
SESSION II 4 weeks July 26 - August 20

get more info

Movement and Dance Classes at Good Shepherd are Back by Popular Demand!

2010-03-22T22:12:00.000-07:00

Ms.Toshia Jackson, of the Jubilee Arts Academy, has returned to Good Shepherd this spring for Movement and Dance Classes every Thursday. The students just love it! Each class is tailored to the students grade level and each student will gain self-discipline, self-confidence, and leadership skills. We are thrilled to have Jubilee’s services — what a wonderful arts program. We anticipate having them back every year.

New Tricycles

2010-03-21T19:36:00.000-07:00

Good Shepherd School had just obtained 4 shiny new tricycles and helmets for the kids to enjoy. Thanks to the Parent Teacher Fellowship.

Dr Seuss Week- a Success

2010-03-16T20:32:00.000-07:00

The kids had a blast and learned the fun tales of the great Doctor. Here is Ms Vega's Kindergarten class.

Friday Night Pajama Party and Sleepover

2010-02-26T19:07:00.000-08:00

Friday night movie, popcorn and sleep-over for the older students of Good Shepherd. Younger kids will leave at 9pm. Lots of fun planned. The Girl Scouts have planned a short class on Emergency Preparedness and will send home a booklet for you to read as a family.

Good Shepherd School Celebrates Dr Seuss' Birthday

2010-02-26T13:52:00.000-08:00

Good Shepherd takes part in Dr. Seuss' READ ACROSS AMERICA. The week long event will consist of days dedicated to certain activities. The following are planned:

Mixed Up Monday: Celebration begins. Wear mixed up clothing (shirts on backwards, inside- out, etc.) Donate a book to the library and have your name inscribed on its nameplate.

Top Hot Tuesday: Each 5/6 grader will read a Dr. Seuss Book to each of the PreK classes, Kindergarten and 1st/2nd grade in the library.

Wacky Wednesday: Wear a hat to school. Focus is on “The Cat in the Hat.” Each class will decorate their doors as book jackets of popular Dr. Seuss books.

Theodore Thursday: Wear silly socks. From 8am-11am we will have “Muffins for Moms and Donuts for Dads” to invite parents into the school.

Funny Food Friday: Special Hot Lunch of Green Eggs and Ham, fruit, milk, cupcakes. All classrooms will be given a copy of the Seuss book “Green Eggs and Ham.”

Welcome to Our New Blog

2010-02-09T10:35:00.000-08:00

We are pleased that you have come to our blog, and are happy to have this opportunity to tell you about our school. We are also in the process of re-vamping our web site, so check back often. In the meantime, see what people are saying about our small Christian community in Highland Park (northeast Los Angeles)