Dear Parents,

The year is winding down to the final week! Next week is our last week of school and it is full of much activity. Besides all of the class parties and events, we have two other important days. Eight grade graduation is on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. in our Faith Chapel. There is a minimum day schedule on Thursday, June 8 (12:30 p.m.), and an early dismissal on Friday, June 9 (11:30 p.m.). On the last day of school, we will have a School Awards Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and our closing chapel at 10:45 a.m. Parents are invited to attend both of these events.

Renee Lloyd will be leaving her position as Kindergarten Aide at the end of this school year. Mrs. Lloyd has been a tremendous blessing to our school, and we will miss her. Renee had three children go through St. John's. She has worked in a variety of roles here at St. John’s, and has had a caring and loving influence on so many children. We wish Mrs. Lloyd God's richest blessings as she takes on new challenges in her life.

This past week, we honored Cindy Zeller by dedicating the 2005-06 yearbook to her. Mrs. Zeller is a wonderful blessing to all of the staff, students, and families at St. John’s. You can see the dedication page for yourself in the yearbook when they are dispersed next week.

Please be sure to come to the Music Festival during the Sunday services this weekend. Below are the scheduled times for your child's group or class. I want to thank the teachers and directors for their work in preparing for this event. I also want to remind all of our St. John’s Church member families of the congregational voter's meeting on Sunday, June 11 after the late service. This is a church budget meeting, and one of the recommendations in that budget is a reduction in the member child discount. This is also a great opportunity for us as members to show our support and desire to be a part of the total ministry of our church.

1. Music Festival: Sunday, June 4th, will be the Music Festival for St. John’s Lutheran School. The 8:00 am service will include the 3rd & 4th grade choir, Kindergarten choir, Praise choir and Handbells. The 10:45 services will include the Preschool choir, 1st & 2nd grade choir, Tone Chimes and Choraliers. Come celebrate His word through music!
2. School Sweatshirts: Any St. John's sweatshirts (ordered through the Athletic Department) are acceptable under the new school dress code. If you are interested in placing an order prior to summer break, please pick up a form in the school office. Your items will then be printed and ready for you on registration day in August. Additional orders can be placed on registration day.
3. Sports Awards: Our annual sports awards presentation will be held this coming Monday evening, June 5th at 7:00 pm in the church. We will be recognizing students who participated on our school teams (Lutheran Schools Athletic Association) in 7-8 volleyball, 5-6 and 7-8 basketball, and K-8 track. Presidential and National Physical Fitness Awards will also be presented that evening. We will not be recognizing participation in NCRD basketball at any level this year, since registration is now accepted on an individual basis, rather than as a school-sponsored team.
4. Country Fair: Thank you notes for Country Fair donations are being mailed this week. If you donated a bottle of wine, and did not receive a thank you, stop by the school office and pick up a letter for your tax purposes. Some wine was dropped off in the parking lot and office without any donor information.
5. Youth Symphony: If you have a child that is experienced in the violin, string bass, viola, cello or wind instruments who would like to be part of the Napa Valley Youth Symphony, please contact Debbie Bommersbach at 253-9381.
6. Trophies: We've been looking for a new home for a couple hundred sports trophies St. John's has won over the past few decades (70's, 80's, and 90's) but no longer has space to display. Last week we were able to donate several boxes to an organization called "Sports 4 Kids", located in Oakland. We're glad the tradition begun here will continue for other young athletes. Thanks to Bill Cremen for delivering the trophies to their new home.
7. Box Tops for Education: Thank you from bringing your Box Tops to school. We earned over $200 for St. John's. Attached to this note is a baggy for you to collect box tops over the summer. Please save them and turn them in for a chance at a drawing to be held in September. If you will not be returning to St. John's in the fall, please use this bag to turn in your Box Tops before June 10th.
8. Lost and Found: Unclaimed items will be donated at year end!
9. Vacation Bible School: Hit the beach! Discover Jesus, our greatest treasure in Treasure Cove Bible stories, songs, games, snacks, activities, and crafts. Go on a Clue Quest to find missing treasure. Treasure Cove vacation Bible school will be held July 17th-21st, 5:30-8:15 pm, at St. John's Lutheran Church. To sign up, return the registration form to the VBS sigh-up box in the church or school office, call 226-8354, or register via email at sjlvbs@aol.com. See you at the cove!
10. St. John's Summer Camp Sign Ups: Summer camp is quickly approaching and we are looking for the following items: Coffee cans, paper towel rolls, shoe boxes, and baby food jars. If you have any of these items that you are willing to donate, please bring them to the Resource Room to give to Jill Kusel.
11. St. John's Basketball Camps: Students in grades 5-8 this fall (or friends) who missed the registration deadline, but are still interested in attending camp (Boys - June 19-23, Girls - June 26-30) should talk to Mr. Hauch directly.
12. Napa Youth Lacrosse: If you are interested in playing come to a free interest clinic on June 10th at the Napa Valley College soccer field from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The clinic is open to boys and girls, 3rd-8th grade. Flyers available in the school office.
13. Cybermill Technology Center: Get Digital...Get Graphic, Ages 9 and up. Flyers in the School Office
14. The Scoop From Scrip: The School Office will be open for Scrip sales during regular business hours thru June 28th. We will be closed June 29th thru July 10th. During the month of July we will be open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. If you need Scrip on days other than Tuesday or Thursdays, contact Cindy Zeller at 363-8431 and we will try to schedule a time which is convenient for purchases.
15. From the Minister to Youth and Children:
    
    Join us for the Baccalaureate Service this Sunday, June 4th: The service will take place at 7 pm in the Faith Chapel. All Graduates are encouraged to wear their robes. Alissa Smith, who is a 2005 graduate of Concordia University in Irvine, will be our Guest Speaker. Contact Steve Dierker at 255-7451, if you have any questions.
    
    6th and 7th Grade Ministry: Don't forget to join us for our first Jr. High Activity of the summer! "Birthday Celebration Night" is happening on Friday, June 16th from 7-9 pm in the Gym. Join us as we play some fun and wacky "birthday games" and eat some food. Don't forget to invite your friends as everyone that will be going into the 7th and 8th grade in the fall is welcome to attend. Hope to see you on June 16th!
    
    8th Grade Ministry: You are welcome to join the High School Ministries this Sunday, June 4th for Sunday Morning Bible Class. We meet from 9:30-10:30 am in Room 10. Hope you will join us! Don't forget to be with us this Sunday for the Baccalaureate Service. It starts at 7 pm in the Faith Chapel. All are invited to participate in the service. And on Sunday, June 11th, we have "Open Gym" from 7-9 pm. Come on down to the gym and join us as we play some board games, cards, Capture the Flag outside, and other fun games. We'll eat lots of snacks and get to know each other. So plan to be with us and get to know some of the other High School youth. Friends are always welcome. Hope to see you on the 11th!