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August 12, 2010

I welcome you to a new school year! There is already a lot of activity and excitement here at school as we prepare to greet our middle and high school students on Tuesday, August 31. Please note: Our revised 8:00a.m. start time this year. I appreciate your taking the time to read through the important information contained in the recent mailing for parents and for students. Excellent communication is important in our work together, and it is a priority for me as I work with students, teachers, and parents. I will do my best to get you the information you need to help your children, and to work in partnership with us throughout the school year.

Our spiritual theme for this year is focused on Romans 12:5-6 --In Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. God has given each one of our students specific gifts and talents to be used for His glory, and to further His kingdom. One of the most significant things that a teacher can do in the life of a student is to help him/her identify and develop those gifts. As a part of our work with students this year, we will be helping students identify their God-given gifts, strengths, and talents. This will be an area of focus for us at our Fall Retreat and in weekly chapels.

As a Christian community here at LCS, one of our greatest opportunities is the idea that all of us (students, parent, teachers, coaches, administration) use our gifts to build up the body of Christ, and that by doing this, we can truly make a difference in the lives of our students and even in the greater Lansing community.

This summer, the Lansing Christian School Hospitality Association was established with the goal of instilling the organization and communication needed at every level to encourage greater parent participation and to ensure a positive volunteer experience. Representing the LCSHA leadership team, Gillian Granger writes, “We are excited as we anticipate the many opportunities LCSHA will have to bless our students, teachers, staff, school community and community-at-large through activities and events such as Fall Festival, Grandparent’s Day, and the Pastor’s Breakfast. We know that every parent wants to be involved at LCS in some capacity, and the goal of LCSHA is to encourage and support volunteerism while cultivating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that values every individual contribution.“

I encourage you to begin looking for opportunities to use your gifts and abilities and to make meaningful connections with people in our Lansing Christian School community this year.

I look forward to seeing your sons and daughters very soon!

As always, if you have any questions you can contact me at whofman@lansingchristianschool.org/phone: 517.882.5777 ext. 303

Your partner in Christian education,

Wendy Hofman
Secondary Principal

Secondary newsletter
Click here for the August, 2010 Secondary newsletter which has important information for the upcoming start of school.

Staff Update
Spiritual Life at Lansing Christian
Chapel for Middle School and High School Students
Our Goals for MS and HS Chapel this year are:
On Tuesdays, the students will hear from a guest or a staff member. On Fridays one of our student worship teams will lead the student body in praise and worship, respond to Tuesday’s message, and/or present their own challenge to students. Bible teacher, Jeff Stoel, will be working with our student worship teams during the week, helping them to prepare for their leadership on Friday. During the first semester, five local Youth Pastors will be speaking with our students in two week blocks. In meeting with this group of Youth Pastors this summer, I was blessed by their enthusiasm for working with LCS in our shared goal to help students cultivate a life-long relationship with Jesus Christ. If you know of someone that has an important message to share with our students, please contact me, or come and talk to me about it.

Important Information for Students
Schedules:
Homeroom: Guided Study: Organize your Locker and turn in your Papers before the first day of School Looking Ahead to Fall Retreat: Middle School September 21-23, High School September 22-24
Lansing Christian has been sending middle and high school students on Fall Retreats for as long I can remember. In fact, as a former LCS 8th grade student, I remember going on Retreat! At Lansing Christian we use the annual Fall Retreat as an opportunity to build relationships with students and teachers, and to lay some groundwork for spiritual development throughout the year. Senior Survival
Senior Survival will be from September 17-19 on South Manitou Island. The cost will be $60 per student. For more information, click here.

College Financial Aid and Scholarship Information:
To find information on financial aid or scholarships for college, follow this link or look on this page under Secondary Resources.

Secondary Class Trip Information:
Information on Secondary class trips, including the Senior trip to Washington D.C., the Junior trip to Gettysburg, Harpers Ferry, and Antietam, and the 8th grade trip to Chicago can be found by following this link, or by looking on this page under Secondary Resources.Check it out - there is recently updated information!

Homework Websites:
Our middle school and high school teachers all have homework websites.  Students can access these websites on the Secondary Page of the LCS website. If your child is sick and at home, this at-home access to school work can serve as a great tool to keep your student connected to the learning that is happening at school.

Seniors – Get those College Applications Done!