Dear Parents,

We once again urge and encourage our parents to discuss with their children the importance of proper hygiene. Washing hands throughout the day, not sharing spoons, drinks, etc., and covering mouth and turning head when coughing and or sneezing are just a few of the important habits which we all need to use. Once a virus begins to spread from child to child it becomes very difficult to stop. This is why we also ask that no student attend school within 24 hours of having a fever.

We have had a number of students who have had severe cases of the flu, colds, and pneumonia recently. This has been especially true in preschool. So, please take necessary precautions with your children and be sure that they get plenty of sleep!

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1. Re-Enrollment Application Form: Re-enrollment for St. John’s Lutheran takes place during the month of February. The application forms are due back to the school office no later than Tuesday, February 28th. You must return the form with a $50.00 application fee for each student. These forms will not be accepted without the fee. Extra forms are available in the school office.
   
   If you have a child going into the Pre-4 program please complete the blue form. Those students entering grades K-8 need to complete the salmon color form.
   
   Kindergarten entrance: Those students in our Pre-4 class wishing to enter Kindergarten in the fall need to also include a $50.00 Gesell Screening. This should be paid along with the enrollment fee. No child will be Geselled without this fee being paid.
2. Crab Feed: We look forward to seeing everyone who signed up to attend this year's Crab Feed. Doors will open at 5:00 pm with dinner beginning at 5:30. If you are setting up your table early you can come to decorate beginning at 1:00 pm. Dinner will be pasta, salad, garlic bread and crab; followed by a live auction, tuition raffle and a wine cellar raffle. Live music by the "Crustaceans" will be playing until 10:00 pm.
   
   Tuition Raffle: Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors for making our Tuition Raffle possible:
   

   Malloy Imrie & Vasconi Insurance Services Winetech Tom Lyons Investment Real Estate Broker Showertek Tammi Mazziliano Realtor RE/MAX Napa Valley Vicki Tevlin-Jacinto Mortgage Group Diana Lyons-Hairstylist

   
   There will be three certificates raffled, $500.00, $1,000.00, and $1,500.00. You do not need to be present to win. If you would like to purchase a ticket before the event, please contact Diana Lyons at 252-4708.
3. Napa Valley Water Polo: Spring Water Polo and Stingrays Camp is being offered to all students 14 & under. This camp is for beginning and intermediate players. The season is on Tuesday & Thursday evenings beginning March 28th thru May 18th at Napa High School. For registration information, you may pick up a flyer in our school office or go to nvwp.net.
4. The Scoop From Scrip: Two and a half months left to meet your tuition commitment. The Scrip box is stocked and ready for sales. Thank you to everyone who continue to buy Scrip once they have met their commitment, this is when the APT begins making money.
   
   Going shopping for those new spring outfits? Stop by and pick up Scrip from Macy's, McCaulous, Nordstrom’s, Old Navy/Gap/Banana Republic, American Eagle, Penney's and Ross.
   
   We've been told that many of the Toys 'R Us stores are closing and the stores are having closeout sales. Don't forget to pick up Scrip as you head out for those savings.
5. From the Minister to Youth and Children:
   
   Summer Camp Information: It's never too early to start planning for summer camp and to get the special "early bird" rates. Mt. Cross, located in the Santa Cruz mountains is a great place for camp. Check out all their programs for 2nd graders all the way through High School age youth. They even have a great "Family Camp," too. It's all available on their web site at www.mtcross.org or, for a brochure, stop by Steve's office.
   
   The Souper Bowl of Caring: Thanks to all of you that gave to the Souper Bowl of Caring after the chapel service last Wednesday. We collected a total of $464.14 from the chapel service and after Church on Sunday. The Napa County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has matched 50 cents for every dollar. So, all totaled, we will be giving $696.21 to the Napa Food Bank! As of Wednesday, $2,615,739.11 has been collected and given to help feed the poor, nationwide! Thanks for caring!
   
   4th, 5th and 6th Grade Ministry (TGIS): We meet this Sunday, February 12th, from 1-3 pm in the gym. We had planned to go ice skating, but our schedules did not work well together, so we'll be meeting in the gym to play some fun games. Make sure you wear your tennis shoes and bring your friends. Hope to see you on Sunday afternoon!
   
   7th and 8th Grade Ministry: If you are involved in Confirmation, don't forget to get your retreat permission form and parental consent form signed and turned in to Pastor Mike. The retreat happens Friday, February 24-26, 2006.
   
   8th Graders: Don't forget to talk to your parents about the High School Houseboat trip that is coming up this summer. Spaces are going fast, so if you are thinking about attending, make sure to talk to your parents today! Any questions, contact Steve at 255-7451.