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Redeemer Lutheran Church & School

    2450 SE Ocean Blvd.~ Stuart, FL 34996

  School: 772-286-0932 ~ Church: 772-286-0911

Fax: 772-287-0434

I am beginning my article this week with a follow-up on the head lice situation. First of all, I want to make it clear that we jumped on this issue as soon as we learned about it. At 4:15 on Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Throgmorton (Miss Vivian) discovered that one student in extended care had head lice, so we inspected the children the next day. Counting the original case, we found traces of lice on eight students. All of their parents were contacted immediately, and the students were taken home to be treated and to have the house, the car seats, and the backpacks treated as well.

Every affected child gets inspected carefully before being readmitted to class. All of this week’s affected students will be inspected again on Tuesday morning after the long weekend. Then we will re-inspect the student body in two weeks as a precaution. To be proactive, we also plan to have routine inspections even when cases have not been reported or discovered. Head lice are a frustrating problem that none of us enjoy facing.

Here are “5 Myths about Head Lice and Treatment” published by Lice Solutions Resource Network, Inc. of West Palm Beach.

1. Head lice means you have poor hygiene. False. Lice actually prefer clean, healthy hair.
2. Head lice can jump and fly. False. It takes head to head contact to get lice.
3. Over the counter products and sprays are completely safe. False. Most are toxic pesticides.
4. Once you have lice, you’re less likely to catch it again. False. Actually, the opposite. Lice leave a scent that actually “calls” other lice, telling them you are a good food source. Additionally, you often return to the same group of friends where lice most likely already exist.
5. You can drown and wash away lice if you take a long shower and wash your hair repeatedly. False. Lice shot down for up to 2 hours and lock their claw-like legs onto the hair shaft, allowing them to hang on for dear life!

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On a cheerier note, on Friday, September 10, our grade 2-8 students will enjoy another presentation by Mrs. MaryAnn Labonte, a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and a musician on our Praise Team. Being a Messianic Jew, MaryAnn grew up as a Jew and later accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Now she is one of the most dynamic Christians that I’ve ever met! Last spring MaryAnn led an awesome Seder (Passover) meal for our K-8th students. She related that meal to our Christian faith. MaryAnn will do something similar on September 10, which is Jewish festival called “The Feast of Trumpets.” This is an extremely upbeat festival, so there will be music and dancing. A few of our middle school students will learn some dances and perform them at the grade 2-5 assembly and again at the middle school assembly. We thank God for MaryAnn and look forward with eager anticipation to “The Feast of Trumpets.”

Here are a few important upcoming events to note on your calendar.

• Thursday, September 9—PTO Volunteer Kick-Off (This has nothing to do with football.) Come at either 8:30-9:30 or 3:15-5:00.
• 6:30 PM on Monday, September 13—PTO meeting. Come and learn what our dedicated PTO leaders have planned for 2010-2011.
• Friday, September 17—6th Grade Spaghetti Dinner—time to be announced

May God bless your week and the rest of our school year!

AR and

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Information

Library & Playaway Guidelines

for grades 3-8

Have you ever wondered...

Is this book appropriate for my child?

or

Where can I get a list of good

books for my child? 

If so, click the link below to find great reviews and suggestions on many titles:

Auxiliary Committee

For further information you may e-mail

John Lendman.

Auxiliary Procedure

Auxiliary Project Funding Request form

Extended Care

Vivian Throgmorton

or call 772.283.5262

Lunch Menu

coming soon!

Volunteers needed for the 2010-2011 school year please contact the school office 286-0932

Parents in Prayer

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PTO Information

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Adopt A Class Information

ADOPT-A-CLASS KICKOFF!

The 2010/2011 Adopt-A-Class has officially begun!

Adoptions Available:

CLASSES: 2yrs, 3yrs, Pre-K, and Kindergarten – 8th grade

PROGRAMS:  PE, Music Enrichment, Art, Library, Computer Lab, Book Fair, Safety Patrol & Christmas Float

The above classes and programs can be adopted

at different levels:

               The Lamb- $50                

       The Shepherd- $100        

The Manger- $150     

The Cross- $200

The Ram- $250

SPIRIT SHIRTS:

Your Logo and Name on 220 shirts around town!

One Prime (Top logo and name)   -  $550

Two General (side-by-side and beneath Prime) - $350

SPORTS UNIFORMS:  Adoption- $500

Price Volunteer Information

Purchase from Karen McCarthy in the church office. E-mail Karen McCarthy

286-0911

Bienviendos a Redeemer Lutheran School !

Your child will be introduced to the Spanish language and culture through a variety of means including books, music, games worksheets, and videos.

For complete details including grade specific requirements please click here.

Que Dios los Bendiga

Adriana D’amiano

Sports

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Thank you to Robby Henrichs for donating our carline signs.

Thank you to all of the parents who drive slowly in morning carline.  

Thank you to the Mancini family for donating AR incentive gifts!

Youth Info

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