"Go and Make Disciples of All Nations" Matthew 28:19
With everything currently transpiring in our country, if there ever was a time for Christian education, it's now... and at St. Matthew Lutheran School, we believe that Christ belongs in school!
Next week, St. Matthew Lutheran School will join over 1,800 Lutheran schools around the United States to celebrate "National Lutheran Schools Week"! During this enjoyable week of school spirit, we want to celebrate and give thanks for the gift of Christian education.
The COVID pandemic may require a few changes, but it won't stop our celebration! As a result, the festivities will still occur... but they just will look a little different.
This year, our Student Council has designed Lutheran Schools Week Extravaganza with a "We're On Our Way" Wacky Tourist theme. This week of adventurous travel is designed to include many fun and exciting events, as well as daily opportunities to share the Gospel with others around the world.
Listed below are the events that our Student Council has planned (please note: blue jeans are allowed on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday):
Sunday: Grades 5 - 8 Choir singing at 8:45 service
Monday: "Wacky Tourist Day"
*Come dressed as a wacky tourist ready to embark on an exciting Lutheran Schools Week adventure
*Ice Sculptor presentations at 9:15 - 9:45 for Pre-2; 10:00 - 10:30 for Grades 3 - 5; 10:40 - 11:10 for Grades 6 - 8
*St. Matthew sponsoring lunch at NOAH Project homeless shelter. Students are writing cards of encouragement for each guest to receive
Tuesday: "Off to the Olympics"
*Wear attire professing your favorite sports team
*Winter Olympic games during recess -
Students will send messages of encouragement to various teachers and administrators around the country, especially those who serve at the Lutheran International School in Hong Kong.
Wednesday: "Say Hello to Virginia and Mayea in Indonesia and Zambia"
*Wear a symbol of your faith
*Mr. Doug Sheer Assembly at 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
*Students will correspond with our two World Vision and Compassion International sponsored children, Virginia and Mayea
Thursday: "Norway Here We Come!"
*As St. Matthew prepares to present "FROZEN", we are visiting Norway in search of Anna and Elsa. Come dressed as your favorite Disney character
*Dog Sled virtual assembly at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
*Mr. Welte has a special Norwegian treat he's ordered for everyone!
*Students will send letters of encouragement to Lutheran missionary pilots through LAMP
Friday: "Return Home"
*Rest and relax and wear your school appropriate pajamas on PJ day
*Leslie Nature Center Owl virtual presentation at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
*Students will correspond with various missionaries