Dear Parents,

Each year the APT (Association of Parents and Teachers) raises thousands of dollars in support of our school. These funds are used for a variety of things. They are used for landscape maintenance, funds for the teachers and classroom programs, and to purchase a wide variety of materials and equipment. Each year, projected income from fundraising is budgeted, and certain items and projects are selected. There is never enough money to purchase everything that our staff asks for, so I am including a couple of the bigger items if anyone would like to donate toward them.

1. Computer upgrades for the computer lab and the teachers ($10,000)
2. Acoustics for the Preschool Building ($3,000)

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is issuing a challenge: Raise $2 million to assist those who survived the recent Hurricane Charley, and they will add $1 million in additional support. Charley struck Florida on August 13, killing 20 and causing upwards of $14 billion in damage. Millions of homes and churches were damaged or destroyed, lengthy power outages caused food to spoil and become unusable, and many find themselves unemployed after their workplaces closed down following the hurricane. The need is great!

We have currently raised $736.41. Contributions through chapel offerings will continue thru November 10th. Thank you for your support.

1. 8th Grade Vallerga's Fundraiser: On October 21st between 4pm-8pm, the 8th graders will bag groceries and serve food at Vallergas on Solano Avenue. 5% of all proceeds will go to the 8th grade graduation fund. Spread the word to neighbors, friends and relatives to be sure to shop at this time. And don't forget to stop by the school office and purchase some Vallerga's Scrip.
2. Science Adventures After School Science Club: Last week a flyer went out on a new after school club we are sponsoring at St. John's. This is a science club for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. The purpose of this club is to have fun learning about science and the scientific method. The fee is $65 for a 4 or 5-week session. The first session starts October 20th in Room 8. Science Adventures will have a Science Assembly on Tuesday, October 12th at 9:00 am.
3. 7th/8th Girls Volleyball: St. John's 7th & 8th grade girls' teams participated in the annual LSAA girls' volleyball tournament last weekend. Both teams did well in pool play and moved into the Gold (upper) Division in the afternoon. The 7th grade girls lost in 3 games to Our Savior, Livermore. The 8th grade girls beat Zion, San Francisco 2-1, lost to Our Savior, 2-1 and in the match for 3rd place defeated Zion, Piedmont in 3 games. Congratulations! Great effort!
4. Get On Track: 1 Corinthians 9:24 says, "Do you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it." Posters with this inspirational verse will be available for purchase at next Friday's Get on Track. This high quality, limited-edition "wall art" posters will be sold for $20 each and 20% of the proceeds will be added to the Get on Track fund. If you have any questions, call Lisa Doshier or Melissa Peterson.
   
   This is the last week for pledges!! Make sure you help to make your class and non-profit organization successful.

   	Preschool Parade		9:00 am
   	Bar-B-Que		11:30 am (see attached flyer)
   	Opening Ceremonies & Run Times		12:15-2:45

5. Adult Basketball or Volleyball: Every Tuesday evening from 6pm-7pm we will be getting together to play either basketball or volleyball. All levels are welcome!! Hope to see you there.
6. The Scoop From Scrip: Napa Valley Lavender Co. Gift Shop will be having their one-year anniversary celebration on Sunday, October 10th. Start your Christmas shopping early and use this add for a 10% discount for the month of October. Stop by the school office and pick up their Scrip.
   
   If you have yet to get your Raley's/Nob Hill Quality of Life Card, please stop by the school office. Whenever you purchase your groceries give this card to the cashier and you will automatically receive 50% of your purchase amount to your Scrip commitment and St. John's will receive a percentage from Raley's.
   
   Want a special night out? Stop by the school office and pick up Scrip for Amigos Grill and Cantina, Applebee's, Compadres, Chevy's, Marie Callenders, Sakatini's, or Zins Valley Restaurant.
7. From the Minister to Youth and Children:
   
   4th, 5th and 6th Graders: We meet this Sunday, October 10th from 1-3 pm in the gym. We'll be playing some more fun games so make sure to wear your tennis shoes. And don't forget to bring your friends. Hope to see you on Sunday! Thank God It's Sunday!
   
   7th and 8th Graders: Don't forget to join us for "Sports Spectacular" next Friday, October 15th. We'll be meeting in the gym from 7-9 pm to play some wild and wacky sport games. Come dressed in your favorite sport attire and receive extra points for your team. Hope to see you tonight and don't forget to bring your friends!
8. From Student Council: Don't forget to work on your posters this weekend if you are running for President or Secretary. You will be able to put them up on the walls starting on Monday. Your speeches will be heard on Wednesday and voting will be done on Thursday, with the results announced in the morning on Friday. God's Blessings to all of our candidates!