Monthly Newsletter - Saxony Lutheran High School

May 2015
Saxony Lutheran High School
Rejoice in the Lord Always and in All Ways
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.”
Philippians 4:4
Dates to
Remember
5/1 FFA Banquet
7 p.m.
5/2 Mr. SLHS
7:30 p.m.
5/3 Clean Up Day
SAXONY CRUSADERS
Saxony Lutheran
High School
exists to center
students on
Christ and God’s
Word, to strive for
excellence in all
phases of
education
and to prepare
students for a life
of Christian
discipleship
using God’s Word
as their guide.
Saxony Lutheran
High School
2004 Saxony Dr.
Jackson, MO 63755
Phone 573-204-7555
Fax 573-204-7445
saxonylutheranhigh.org
Principal’s Message
5/5 Spanish Food
Day
May is always a very busy month for high
school students. Please check the newsletter
closely for information on the Senior Breakfast,
the Awards Assembly, and final exams. The
last day of student attendance is May 15.
5/6 Spring
Concert 7 p.m.
Thanks to Pepsi and several donors for the
new scoreboard recently installed on our
soccer field. The scoreboard was used for the
first time on Apr. 28 when our girls soccer team
played Notre Dame.
5/8 Play Day
Thanks also to our Booster Club and some
generous donors for the state championship
and team banners now hanging in our gym.
God continues to bless Saxony in so many
ways. We have four students preparing to
attend the state music auditions. Our state
runner-up scholar bowl team will be
competing in sectionals, hoping to get back
to the state finals. Josh Vogel was recently
recognized as one of Missouri’s Top 100
Scholars. Josh is the first Saxony student to
achieve that recognition.
As we look back on the 2014-2015 school year,
our theme from Philippians 4:4 has been very
fitting. We rejoice in the Lord for all the many
great events. We rejoice in the Lord for great
students, great staff members, and great
parents. We rejoice in the Lord for all those
who support SLHS, and we ask for your
continued prayers as we continue our mission
of “Sharing Christ and Shaping Lives.”
5/7 Senior
Breakfast and
Awards Assembly
5/12 Booster Club
Meeting 6:30 p.m.
5/13-5/15 Finals
5/15 Semester
Ends
5/15 Deadline to
Register for
Summer School
5/17 Graduation
2 p.m.
Inside this issue:
School News
2-5
Technology Q & A
6
Development News 7-8
Counselor’s Update
9
In His Service,
Summer School
10
Mark Ruark
Activities Calendar
11
Lunch Menu
12
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School News
Finals Schedule
Wednesday, May 13
Thursday, May 14
Friday, May 15
8:00-8:16 a.m. Chapel
8:00-9:20 a.m. Period 4
8:00-8:16 a.m. Chapel
8:20—9:40 a.m. Period 1
9:24-10:44 a.m. Period 5
8:20-9:00 a.m. SG Breakfast
9:59-11:19 a.m. Period 2
11:03 a.m.-12:23 p.m. Period 6
11:23 a.m.-12:23 p.m.
SG Olympics
9:04-10:24 a.m.
Period 3
10:43 a.m.-12:03 p.m. Period 7
Finals Week—New This Year
Seniors will clean out lockers on Mon., May 11 after graduation practice.
Juniors will clean out lockers on Wed., May 13 from 9:40 a.m.—9:55 a.m.
Sophomores will clean out lockers on Thurs., May 14 from 10:44 a.m.—10:59 a.m.
Freshmen will clean out lockers on Fri., May 15 from 10:24 a.m.—10:39 a.m.
Class sponsors should help in the supervision during your class’ locker cleanout day.
Please make sure all lockers are cleaned out and locks are turned in to Mrs. Birk.
Students should begin removing items from the outside of the lockers prior to locker cleanout day.
Homeroom will meet as normal during finals, but no lunch will be served.
Senior Breakfast and Awards Assembly
Schedule for Thurs., May 7
7:15 a.m.
Senior Breakfast begins
8:00 a.m.
Group graduation picture and some individual pictures
8:45 a.m.
Awards Assembly (Parents of students receiving awards will be contacted by phone)
10:30 a.m.
Individual graduation pictures and dismissal of seniors
Seniors, please bring your cap and gown to the Senior Breakfast. Out of respect for your classmates, please
note the following dress guidelines.

Gentlemen, wear a white or light colored collared shirt with a tie. Dress pants and dress shoes are
appropriate.

Ladies, attach the collar (in the package) to your gown before you arrive on Thursday. Be aware of what
shows beneath the gown; a dress or skirt with nice shoes is an excellent choice. No jeans, please.

Try on your gown now so there are no surprises on picture day! Hanging it up now may remove wrinkles.
National Honor Society stoles will be available at the breakfast.
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School News
Junior Parents’ Help Needed for Senior Breakfast
The Senior Breakfast will be held Thurs., May 7 at 7:15 a.m. It has been the tradition at Saxony for junior parents
to prepare a breakfast for the seniors and their families. In order to serve a crowd of 175+ people, we need
lots of help and donations. If you are available to help set up after school on Wed., May 6 or help serve on the
morning of the breakfast, please let us know. If you wish to provide a monetary or food donation (we have a
list of needs), please contact Sara Lynne Roettger at sararoettger@charter.net or Becky Hurst at
gratia7@gmail.com. Any way you can help is much appreciated!
Music News
On Friday, April 24, the Saxony Band and
Chamber Choir each toured to two of our
feeder schools, bringing the joyous news
of Christ to their students. At left is a
photo of the band performing at United In
Christ Lutheran School.
On Sat., May 2, Joshua Varnon, Joshua Vogel, Annie Hurst, and
Reed Thomas (pictured at right, L to R) will each audition at the
State Music Contest in Columbia. We pray that you do your best!
The Spring Concert will be held on Wed., May 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the
school gym. The band and choirs will be performing some great
music. We hope to see you at our final performance of the year!
Booster Club
The annual spring clean up day is May 3 starting at noon. Please join us as we clean up the school grounds in
preparation for the many visitors that will be on site for all of the end-of-year activities. Students are welcome
to help and this can earn you service hours as well. Bring rakes, weed eaters, leaf blowers, or any power tools
that will make the job easier. Please contact Kevin Gruenwald if you will be helping, as food and drink will be
provided for all the helpers!
Teacher appreciation day is May 5. The Booster Club wants thank all the teachers and staff at Saxony for all
your support and loyalty. We truly do appreciate all you do!
The next Booster Club meeting is May 12 at 6:30 p.m. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2015. God's
blessings to you on your new journey beyond high school.
Spanish Food Day
Spanish classes will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a food day on May 5. Participation is worth 30
points. Students decide what to bring but will need approval from Ms. Story.
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School News
Prom
Thank you to all who made the 2015 prom a success. Special thanks to Thomas & Nancy Kiefner and Julie
Petzoldt who helped with set-up on Saturday morning and all of the juniors who helped with prom planning.
Prom Court (L to R):
Gray Hallman, Abbigail
Sinn, Nathan Lichtenegger
(King), Natalie Schlimpert,
Curtis Boren, Hannah Lynn
(Queen), Ryan Palmer,
Mia Ponder
Math Field Day
On April 21 a team of
Saxony students traveled
to Southeast Missouri
State University for Math
Field Day.
SLHS received the
Sigma Award for first
place overall in small
schools.
Congratulations to our
talented math students!
Individual Awards:
1st place:
Jacob Aufdenberg, Emily Killen, Josh Vogel
2nd place:
Abby Breite, Sofia Voss
3rd place:
Hannah Aufdenberg, Jacob Aufdenberg, Gavin Brown, Nick Henry, Nathan Hurst,
Natalie Schlimpert, Josh Varnon
Team Awards:
1st place Medley:
Jacob Aufdenberg, Nick Henry, Natalie Schlimpert, Josh Vogel
2nd place Trigonometry:
Gray Hallman, Nathan Hurst, Luke LeGrand, Trent Waltz
3rd place Geometry:
Nate Hartmann, Londyn Lorenz, Emma Robison, Jade Samanta
3rd place Algebra II:
Andrew Aufdenberg, Hannah Aufdenberg, Nathan Aufdenberg, Emily Killen
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School News
Tobacco-Free Missouri
Gavin Brown, Josh Varnon, Corie Williams & Jake Wyatt
(pictured at right, L to R) recently represented SLHS at a
Tobacco-Free Missouri event in Dexter. They competed
with students from other schools to present a
non-tobacco message within 30 seconds.
Check out Saxony Lutheran High School's Facebook
page to watch the video of their presentation.
Saxony’s team earned third place out of several schools
in the competition. Congratulations boys!
Mission Task Force
Saxony Lutheran High School and our partner schools (Immanuel, St. Paul, Trinity, and United in Christ) are
excited to announce that together we have raised over $16,000 during the last 18 months. Money raised has
supported The Water Project and Hope Seeds. We are excited to have helped share the Gospel message
around the world.
Personal Finance
This semester’s personal finance class recently completed the H&R Block Budget Challenge, simulating realworld money management skills: paying bills, managing expenses, saving money, investing in retirement and
more. The class of 24 students competed for scholarship money offered by H&R Block with 1,388 other classes
across the country. The “Saxony Smart Spenders” feel that the simulation was very beneficial and did pretty
well ending with a ranking of 347 out of 1,388 classes. At the halfway point of the 12-week activity, we were
ranked in the 500’s; always good to see progress!
Special congratulations go to our top two students who also received a class and national ranking:
Maddie Brune, Class Rank #1, National Rank #606; and Luke LeGrand, Class Rank #2, National Rank #1159.
Job Opportunity—Assistant to the TLS Foundation
The TLS Foundation is up and running and looking for an assistant. The successful person will be an upbeat,
energetic individual who is excited to help facilitate outreach to all Trinity supporters including but not limited
to: graduates, their parents, grandparents and area congregation members. The Foundation Assistant will also
help organize several activities throughout the year and keep good records of pledges and contributions.
Qualified candidates will be very familiar with the school, be organized and outgoing, and have a good
working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products. This person must also be able to achieve set
goals while working in an independent environment.
This position is part time (10 – 15 hours a week, on average) and will report to the TLS Foundation Board.
Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume and compensation requirements by Mon., May 18 to:
Trinity Lutheran School, Attention: Foundation, 55 N. Pacific, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Digital documents may be sent to: madams@t-lutheranschool.org
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School News
Technology Q & A with Mrs. Beaudean
Q: What programs can my student be learning now to prepare for classes in August?
Students will be using Microsoft OneNote 2013 and Word 2013 extensively throughout their
courses. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher will be available on their tablets and
used in various courses. Basic knowledge of these four programs will be beneficial.
The Computer Applications 1 course at Saxony offers specialized training in Microsoft Word,
OneNote, and PowerPoint. Computer Applications 2 offers training for Microsoft Excel and
Access.
Adobe Reader, a free downloadable program from Adobe, will be used to modify PDF
documents. Students can benefit from learning how to use the highlight and comment
features in Adobe Reader.
Students can also benefit from using a Windows 8.1 device to familiarize themselves with
the use of apps and the Start menu.
Q: Which online services will my student use each day?
A: Students will use their PlusPortals accounts every day for the following: checking course
pages for shared files, links, lesson plan activities, and to check grades.
Students will use Office 365 email accounts every day. All students receive a free email account with 50 GB of cloud storage to save digital files and access Office Web Apps (online
versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote).
Students will receive log-in and Plus Portals information in the mail at the end of May.
Q: Can we expect any additional cost for apps or e-textbooks?
A: Students will not be expected to purchase apps or e-textbooks for classes in the 20152016 school year. Apps that will be used school-wide will be installed on the student’s
device before they receive it. Students will not have access to installing unapproved apps
or programs on their devices. The use of e-textbooks or e-books will vary from course to
course.
More questions and answers will come this summer! If you have additional questions, or one
you would like to see answered in the newsletter, please send them to
office@saxonylutheranhigh.org.
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Development
Save the Date! for a special dinner and program: “Saxony Lutheran High School—Sharing
Christ...Shaping Lives” on Saturday, June 27, 2015. More information to come.
Our annual Saxony Golf Classic is scheduled for Fri., Sept. 11 at the beautiful Cape Girardeau
Country Club. Registration will begin in July.
Congratulations to the students who will attend a St. Louis Cardinals ballgame on May 7 because of
their successes during the Crusader Challenge. The winning Junior Class will be rewarded with laser
tag, a movie and refreshments during the afternoon of May 1.
We are very blessed with many supporters, through prayer and financial gifts, at Saxony Lutheran
High School. Please consider becoming a Partner in Discipleship or prayerfully consider a gift to
Saxony. Information on this program and how you can support our mission is included in this
newsletter.
Rhonda Wessel
Director of Development
Scrip Cards Make Wonderful Graduation Gifts!
We carry a good selection of Scrip cards in the office. Each Scrip card
purchase earns money for Saxony’s technology fund, at no additional
cost to you. Here is a list of cards we currently have on hand:
Bath & Body Works
Dairy Queen
IHOP
Olive Garden
Pizza Hut
Starbucks
Taco Bell
Buffalo Wild Wings
Family Video
Logan’s
Outback
Pizza Inn
Steak & Shake
Texas Roadhouse
Cracker Barrel
Hoeckele’s
O’Charley’s
Panera
Red Lobster
Subway
Brick Sales
Honor or remember someone special with the purchase of an engraved brick to add to the walk
in front of our outdoor concession stand. The bricks make great graduation gifts.
4 x 8 size: $100 (Maximum 3 lines; 20 characters per line, including punctuation and spaces)
8 x 8 size: $200 (Maximum 6 lines; 20 characters per line, including punctuation and spaces)
Orders need to be placed by calling the office at 204-7555
or contact Rhonda Wessel at rwessel@saxonylutheranhigh.org.
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Saxony Lutheran High School exists to center students on Christ and God’s Word, to strive for excellence
in all phases of education, and to prepare students for a life of Christian discipleship using God’s Word as their Guide.
2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR
Educational cost per student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,370
Average Tuition Cost (Lutheran $3,990; non-Lutheran $5,400) . . . $4,220
Average church association fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$650
Other fundraising efforts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,000
$1,500
Approximately $1,500 per student is needed to bridge the gap between the cost to educate a student and the average
amount that is actually received through tuition, fees and other fundraising efforts. To effectively meet this crucial need,
we rely on the generosity of many donors to support our mission with annual gifts to make up that difference, regardless of
the gift amount.
BECOME A PARTNER IN DISCIPLESHIP!
You can join the many that have supported Saxony Lutheran High School through prayer and financial support by being a
PARTNER in DISCIPLESHIP with a minimum $1,500 annual gift. Remember, your tax-deductible charitable gift can and does
make a difference.
BEYOND YOUR GIFT, consider some other ways you can “PARTNER” with Saxony.
Share your TIME by volunteering to help with event planning or mailings.
Remember or show tribute to someone through a memorial or honor gift in his or her name.
Consider non-cash gifts such as stock transfers or property donations.
Leave a legacy by including Saxony in your will or estate plans and ensure our future.
Continue to pray for our ministry so together we can focus on “Sharing Christ and Shaping Lives.”
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____
YES! I/we will be a PARTNER in DISCIPLESHIP for _____ student(s) @ $1,500 each for a TOTAL commitment
per year of $___________.
____
I prefer a one-time gift of $____________.
____
I will continue to pray for the students, families and staff of Saxony Lutheran High School.
____
Please contact me to discuss other ways I can support the ministry of Saxony Lutheran High School.
NAME________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP__________________________________
EMAIL _____________________________________________________________PHONE____________________________________________
Please make checks payable to: Saxony Lutheran High School
Mail form to:
Rhonda Wessel, Office of Development; Saxony Lutheran High School, 2004 Saxony Drive, Jackson, MO 63755
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Counselor’s Update
UPCOMING
ACT DATES

Jun. 13
Register by
May 8
Go to
actstudent.org
for more
information and to
register.
 As this school year comes to a close, I want to thank you once again for the chance
to work with your students. I’ve seen some great things this year from our children, and I
am looking forward to the years ahead with our returning students, and to seeing great
things from the Class of 2015.
 Final grades will be posted to PlusPortals as they become available, and each family
will receive a semester report card in the mail. Please note that all books and other
supplies must be returned, and all payments for the 2014-2015 school year must be
up-to-date before grades can be released.
 Your report card mailing will also include a final list of course selections for 2015-2016
and important information about summer and fall activities.
 I recently sent an email describing the online dual credit courses available this
summer and next fall. Enrollment for these courses needs to take place immediately!
 Students enrolled in Psychology, Advanced Biology, or College Writing who would
like dual credit need to return the enrollment forms now. You will be billed over the summer, so watch
your email and mail for payment information. Registration for all other dual credit courses will take place
in August or December.
 Some dual credit courses will require book fees, whether or not they are taken for dual credit. Final
information about this will be included in the report card mailing.
 By the time your read this, a number of our students will have taken the Southeast math placement exam.
Students who still need to qualify for the dual credit option for math courses will one more chance to earn
a 22 on the math portion of the ACT. Please register now for the June exam.
 I have begun sending scholarship and program information weekly, rather than monthly, using PlusPortals
emails. Please check these regularly for important and exciting opportunities.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO THIS SUMMER?
The summer is a great time to have fun and relax, and you should definitely do that. Here are a few ideas
(in addition to those above) for how to use the rest of your summer vacation time to work on your long-term
goals.

Job Shadow—Observe someone at work. Would this be a career for you?

Volunteer—Get ahead on your service hours while exploring areas of interest. Consider hospitals, nursing
homes, summer childcare programs, helping schools get ready for next year, etc.

ACT Practice—I especially like the free website number2.com . After you take a diagnostic test, you’ll just
practice the kinds of questions you don’t do well on. Imagine the impact as little as an hour of practice a
day can make by the end of the summer.

Read, Read, Read—One great way to improve your ACT scores in English, Reading, and Writing is reading
good writing. The more you practice, the better you’ll score. See your LA teacher for ideas.

Get a Job—Many students work over the summer. Help yourself out by saving as much as you can now so
you won’t have to work as much while you are in college later.
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SAXONY SUMMER SCHOOL
May—June
Date, Time and Attendance
M
Tu
W
Thu
Fri
18
19
20
21
22
 May 20—June 10; See calendar at left for details
25
26
27
28
29
 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. daily
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
 Students may not miss more than four hours, including
absences and tardies. Students who do so will be dismissed
from the course with no credit and no refund.
Courses Offered
Fees
Dress Code and Discipline
Students may complete one
semester (0.5 credit) in one
of these courses.
2015-2016 Saxony Students…….$250
Saxony dress code applies.
Students may wear plain, solid
color shirts in place
of Saxony shirts.

Health

Physical Education
(as space allows and with support
of current school)
Payment required at time of registration.
1 or 2

Other Students……...…..$300
Checks will not be deposited until it is certain
the course will be offered.
Personal Finance
A course must have at least
ten students to be offered.
No refunds after the first day of classes.
All Saxony handbook rules apply.
Students who violate rules or
disrupt class will be dismissed
from the course with no credit
and no refund.
DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION BY FRIDAY, MAY 15. PAYMENT MUST BE INCLUDED.
Student Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________
First Choice Course ____________________________
Second Choice Course _________________________________
I have read and will abide by the policies outlined above and in the Saxony Student Handbook.
________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Student Signature
Parent Signature
NON-SAXONY STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING.
Student Address _________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent(s) Name(s) & Daytime Phone Numbers / Emergency Contacts
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Current School ________________________________
Counselor / Principal Phone ____________________________
Counselor / Principal Signature / Approval ________________________________________________________________
Approval signifies the student is in good standing (academic, discipline, & attendance) at his or her current
school.
Saxony Lutheran High School
(573) 204 –7555
2004 Saxony Drive, Jackson, MO 63755 office@saxonylutheranhigh.org
May 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Codes:
GSC—Girls
Soccer
BB—Boys
Baseball
Friday
Saturday
1
2
GSC vs.
Harrisburg 4 p.m.
Cheer Tryouts
MAYB
FFA Banquet
7 p.m.
Mr. SLHS
7:30 p.m.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Clean Up Day
Golf @ District
Terre Du Lac
Spanish Food Day
BBjv @ Scott City
4 p.m.
Senior Breakfast
Play Day
Awards Assembly
GSC @ Cape
Central 4 p.m.
Track @
District—Cape
BB vs. Advance
11 a.m.
BB vs. Charleston
3 p.m.
MAYB
GSC @ North
County 5 p.m.
BB vs. Oak Ridge
4 p.m.
Spring Concert
7 p.m.
BB @ St. Pius X
4:30 p.m.
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Mother’s Day
Golf Sectionals
9 a.m.
Booster Club
Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Finals
Finals
Finals
Track Sectionals
BB vs. Meadow
Heights 4 p.m.
17
18
19
Graduation 2 p.m.
GSC @ Districts
GSC District Final
5 p.m.
24/31
25
26
Memorial Day
Education Banquet
GSC vs. St.
Vincent 4 p.m.
BB vs. Century
4:30 p.m.
BBjv @ Perryville
4:30 p.m.
Semester Ends
20
21
22
23
GBB OTA 6 p.m.
State Track
State Track
28
29
30
27
Saxony Café Lunch Menu
May 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Drink choices
include water,
milk, and juice
Choice of
entrée salad
available daily
Grab-n-go
breakfast items
served 7:15 a.m.
to 7:45 a.m.
Menu subject to
change
4
5
6
7
8
Ravioli
Breadstick
Side Salad
or Corn
Fruit
Hot Dog on Bun
Mac & Cheese
Baked Beans or
Corn
Fruit
Optional:
Chick-Fil-A
Chicken &
Dumplings
Hot Roll
Green Beans or
Peas
Fruit
Senior Breakfast
Cheeseburger
Fries
Corn or Peas
Fruit
Play Day
No School
Lunch!
Bring money for
the concession
stand!
11
12
13
14
15
Cooks’ Choice
Cooks’ Choice
Finals—No Lunch
Finals—No Lunch
Finals—No Lunch
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24/31
25
26
27
28
29
30
3
10
Thursday
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Pepperoni Pizza
Chips
Fresh Veggies
or Corn
Fruit
9
16