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1 Principal s Pen January 20, 2017 Blue Ribbon Award Winner in the 2016 San Diego County Fair The Print A Newspaper by GCS Students Bi-annual editions - Winter & Spring. Enjoy previous editions of our Middle School Newspaper on our website on the Principal s Pen page. Like us on Facebook Grace Lutheran Church and Christian School - Escondido Coming up at Grace Christian... January 23 Pajama Day SPIRIT WEEK BEGINS... Complete list of activities on page below January 24 Hawaiian Day 8:30 AM Preschool Chapel January 25 Twin/Group Day 8:30 AM No K-5 Chapel (See Friday) 2:00 PM No Middle School Chapel (See Friday) January 26 Dress in Blue & Crazy Hair too 8:30 AM Ladies Bible Study Follow us on Facebook and see what goes on at Grace January 27 Students dress like teachers Grandparent s/grand-friend s Day 8:25 AM Kindergarten & Preschool Chapel 10:45 AM Chapel HALF DAY 11:30 Dismissal 1

2 HOT LUNCH orders due! You have until Sunday, the 22nd to place your HOT LUNCH order for February. Order now before you forget! The monthly menu can be viewed here: Grandparents/Grand-friends Day Grandparents/Grand-friends Day is coming on January 27th! Please share the flyer below or share our Facebook event with your grandparents: Or our website event link: YEARBOOKS! Have you purchased yours yet? If not, you might want to do so soon. The price goes up after January 31st! All yearbooks are purchased online at: jostensyearbooks.com Please see the flyer below for complete information. Father/Daughter Dance This annual event is coming up on February 4th! Dads and daughters sign up now for a fun evening of dancing, limbo, raffles, drinks and desserts! You ll want to look your best because there will be photos taken too! Bring your friends and their dads/daughters! This is a fun evening and they re all invited. Please see the flyer below or on our website to sign up. Kindergarten Preview Night February 8th at 6:00 PM is for all families interested in seeing what Kindergarten at Grace is all about. Parents and students can visit the classrooms, meet the teachers, and ask questions about kindergarten at Grace. This night will begin early enrollment for kindergarten. Space is limited! ENROLL EARLY! Free childcare will be provided for this event. DID YOU KNOW??? (From the Grace school handbook) Junior High Face to Face 6th 8th Grades This group meets on Saturday nights from 6-8 p.m. in the youth room. Our get-togethers include games, snacks, fellowship time, worship and a look at god s Word where we often use small groups. We also have other opportunities including an annual lock-in, Christmas caroling and much more! Look for more events to come on our website and publications. High School The Stand 9th 12th Grades Our High School schedule includes our regular service every Wednesday night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the youth room. This is an engaging time that always includes snacks, worship and a practical look into God s Word, and where quite often we have student-led small groups. There is always plenty of fellowship time and snacks. We also have summer beach nights, retreats, mission trips and special activities that offer a varied and exciting experience! Life Groups Life Groups are an integral part of the overall ministry at Grace. Life Groups empower the people of this church to experience community and grow spiritually. Simply put, Life Groups are friends you connect, grow, laugh, and serve with. For more information check our website or contact Pastor Scott Gary at: sgary59@sbcglobal.net or Learn Mandarin Chinese! (Grades 3-8) Grace students have an opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese language, and culture after school on the Grace campus! What a great opportunity! See the flyer below for complete information! Please read the following pages for FLYERS and information you need... 2

3 School Spirit Week January God s love is deeper than the ocean! Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39 Monday: California Dreamin PJ Day Theme for the day: Our School is Hooked on Jesus Morning Assembly: Introduction for the week Dance Party: 2:00-2:25 K-5 2:30-2:45 Middle School Tuesday: Hawaiian Dress Theme for the day: We are all different fish, but we all swim together in the family of Christ. Morning Assembly: Shower cap game Wednesday: Twin/Group Day Theme for the day: God s grace is deeper than the ocean Morning Assembly: Fact or Fiction? Thursday: Dress in Blue & Crazy Hair Too Theme for the day: We are fishers of men. Matthew 4:19 Morning Assembly: Clothespin fish relay race. Friday: Students dress like Teachers/Teachers dress like Students Theme for the day: Grandparents and grandfriends are fintastic! Grandparent/Grand-friend Day

4 invites you to join us for Grandparent s and Grand-Friend s Day Ocean Romans 8:39 God s love is deeper than the Sponsored by Grace PTF Friday, January 27th 7:50 AM Welcome Grandparents and Grand friends! Join us for coffee and snacks in the courtyard 8:10 AM School begins - Students may escort their Grandparents to classrooms 8:25 AM First - 8th grade Grandparents visit classrooms Kindergarten - Preschool Grandparents join us for Chapel 9:15 AM All Grandparents join us in the church to enjoy entertainment from our students 10:45 AM First - 8th grade Grandparents stay in church and join us for Chapel Kindergarten - Preschool Grandparents visit classrooms 11:30 AM School is dismissed and students are free to enjoy the rest of the day with their Grandparents.

5 FREE Demo Class February 2nd 3:15 4:15 Teaching Kids Mandarin Chinese! (GRADES 3 8) Mr. Birdsong 博声 Chinese Expert Your Child Gets: Language Culture Prizes Keys Sign Up Click HERE! Who: Grades 3 8 What: Mandarin Program (Level I) Where: Grace Christian School 606 When: Thursdays 3:15 4:15 Frequency: 1 Time/Week (10 Classes) Calendar: 2/9 2/23, 3/23 4/6, 4/27 5/18 Cost: $150 Total, $15/Class Materials: $25 birdsongpro88@gmail.com Testimonials "My son is able to speak Chinese at the dinner table with his new phrases. Mr. Birdsong and the program are the utmost professional." Parent "I love Chinese Keys and want to learn more to get all of the keys! Mr. Birdsong is so nice and one day I want to go to China." Student

6 YEARBOOK CELEBRATING MOMENTS THAT MATTER GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ORDER ONLINE AT jostensyearbooks.com ONLINE WORKSHEET EASY AS ORDER BY YEARBOOK SIGNATURE PACKAGE Includes Yearbook, 1 Line of Personalization, Color Autograph Section and 8 Multicolor Signing Markers 1/31/17 $41.00 $ /16/17 $ PERSONALIZATION Use the space below to personalize your cover. ( Must purchase personalization to customize.) $ $ Graduation Cap 5011 Academics 5076 Seniors 5177 Juniors 5278 Sophomores 5379 Freshmen th Grade th Grade th Grade 5001 Baseball/ Softball 5002 Basketball 5004 Football 5005 Golf 5006 Soccer 5008 Tennis ENTER 4 DIGIT ICON CODE ICON 1 ICON Track/CC 5010 Volleyball 5014 Hockey 5130 Wrestling Swimming Field Hockey 5241 Lacrosse 9001 Weightlifting 9007 Danceline 5003 Cheerleading 9006 Gymnastics 5238 Band 5239 Choir 5019 Music 5013 Dance Shoes ICON 3 ICON Drama 5240 Paint Palette 5022 Journalism 5982 Photography 9050 Guitar 5980 Flag/Color Guard 9025 Bowling 5981 Motocross 5242 Equestrian 5361 Snowboarding 5246 Skateboarding Martial Arts Deer/Elk 5363 Bulldog 5364 Pawprint See more icon options at Eagle 5247 Wolf NEW ICONS 9042 Dragon H Star & Crescent Star of David 5590 Future Farmers 5591 National 5257 Cross 5588 First Robotics 5012 Peace 5589 DECA 5366 Maple Leaf 5585 World Hunger 5367 American Flag 5583 Clean Water 5253 Butterfly 5582 Human Rights 5018 Hearts 5584 Anti-Bullying 5021 Smiley Face 5586 Cause Awareness 5023 Yin Yang 9036 Rose 9037 Palm Tree QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED ORDER ONLINE NOW AT jostensyearbooks.com

7 Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance Saturday, February 4, :30 PM - 9:00 PM Grace Gym 643 W. 13th Ave. Escondido, CA There will be Dancing, Limbo and Hula Hoop dances, Disco Ball, Coffee, Drinks, Balloons, Dessert, Raffle, Trinkets for the Daughters, 8 th Grade Girl Commemoration, and Father/Daughter pictures. Cost: $10 per family Guests will be free with a completed guest attendance form below. Photographer will be available at 6:00 pm If you have questions, contact the school office PLEASE RETURN PORTION BELOW TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY JANUARY 27 YES, INCLUDE US IN THE FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE! Register by completing the form below, detach and return with your payment to the school office By February 1st. Number of people attending: Last Name: Dad s Name: Daughter(s) Name(s): Grade(s): If you are bringing a guest, please complete the information below for your guests: Last Name: Dad s Name: Daughter(s) Name(s):

8 WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME ~ Come and worship with us! ~ Congratulations Sargenti Family Vicar David and his wife Casie welcomed their son, Ezra to this world on Thursday, January 19th. Prayers for health and happiness for this growing family of God. San Diego Coterie Concert The Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra and Chorus will be appearing at Grace Lutheran Church on Saturday, January 28th at 3:00 PM with selections from Mendelssohn s Elijah and Copland s Old American Songs, with Irene Marie Patton, soprano and Frank Hallock, baritone.free will donation of $10 is requested. Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide. Solus Christus Latin. Ironic, isn t it? A movement that resulted in the liturgy and the Bible in our language (not Latin) is remembered by Latin phrases. By Scripture alone, by grace alone, by faith alone. Through Christ alone. Alone. Without your help. Without human tradition. Without anyone s assistance. God acts alone through Jesus. Scripture. Given by God. Through which we receive Christ. Grace. Given by God. Through which we receive Christ. Faith. Given by God. Through which we receive Christ. Through Christ alone. God gives us all these gifts because of Jesus death and resurrection. All good gifts come from God and benefit all those who believe. Through Christ alone. Reformation Day, 2017 will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. It s still all about Jesus! Grace Life Groups ~ Join a Group That s Right for You! Life Groups is what Grace s small group ministry is called and there s a group for you! Information can be found on our website under the Ministries tab, then Life Groups. Sign up via the link or contact Pastor Scott with any questions.sgary59@sbcglobal.net or SUNDAY January 22 8:00 AM Traditional worship 9:30 AM Contemporary worship & Children s Church 9:30 AM Youth Bible Study 9:30 AM Bible Study in English and Spanish 9:30 AM Adult Information Class 9:30 AM Confirmation Class 10:45 AM Congregational Meeting re. Focus Groups 10:45 AM NO House Church in the M/P room Today 10:45 AM Hispanic worship in the sanctuary MONDAY January 23 11:30 AM Feeling Fit Club TUESDAY January 24 12:00 PM Elders Mtg. at 520 W. Valley Pkwy. 8:00 PM Young Adult Worship Night WEDNESDAY January 25 9:45 AM Adult Bible Study 11:30 AM Feeling Fit Club 5:45 PM Bell Choir practice 7:00 PM Choir practice 7:00 PM The Stand THURSDAY January 26 8:30 AM Ladies Bible Study 7:00 PM Bible Study 7:00 PM Worship Band practice FRIDAY January 27 8:00 AM Admin. Council meeting 8:10 AM Grace Christian School Grandparent s Day 8:25 AM Preschool/Kindergarten Chapel 10:45 AM 1st - 8th Chapel Saturday, January 28 7:00 AM Men s Group 3:00 PM San Diego Coterie Concert 6:00 PM Contemporary Worship, Children s Church Face 2 Face New Horizons Bible Study Fellowship Men and women, if you are 55 or older and looking for a fun, supportive group to spend Wednesday mornings with, we d love to have you join us in the Multipurpose room at 9:45 AM. Pastor Jim leads our Bible Study and we like to bring dishes of our favorite recipes to share. We have once a month pot-lucks and Barbara Cauble coordinates sign-ups for food so we don t get too many of the same dish. Please contact Barbara at caublebj@aol.com or to sign up or with any questions about this Bible Study. We hope to see you on Wednesdays! Gospel Outreach Opportunities Grace is launching a new service outreach which aims to provide people in our congregation and community the opportunity to make requests of our Church to help them and their families in various needs. As these requests come in, the people of our congregation can mobilize (as Life Groups, Bible study groups, etc.) to meet those needs. This provides us with opportunities to build up our brothers and sisters in Christ, as well as opportunities to share the Gospel with members of our community as we serve them. Be on the look-out for these opportunities in the coming weeks and months. Contact Vicar Dave for more info: dsargenti@gracelcms.net.