4248 Green Park Road • St. Louis, Missouri 63125 • 314.544.4248 • greenparklutheranschool.org

“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER As the school year draws to a close, we congratulate all of our graduates. Tuesday night we celebrated with our Junior Kindergarten. This was historic as it was our first Junior Kindergarten class here at Green Park. It was a successful year for the JK program and we look forward to more students next year. Wednesday evening we graduated our Kindergarten classes. Thursday night, our 8th grade class received their diplomas. We wish the 8th graders well in high school and we look forward to seeing the rest of our students back here next year!

Servant of Christ, Mr. Stephen F. Eggold, Principal

CONGRATULATIONS - GREEN PARK CLASS OF 2017 God’s Blessings to our 56th Graduating Class of Green Park Lutheran School. We are proud of each of you and wish you every success in high school and beyond.

Jacob - Alyssa - Alex - Matt - Gabe - Josiah - Jacob - Jordan Alex - Caitlyn - Gordon - Paul - Willie - J.D. - Kiernan - Maeve

Austin - Evan - Jamie - Seth - Josh - Jeremiah - Nicholas - Paige

CLASS MOTTO Today we are learners, tomorrow leaders.

CHUCK LIND SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The Chuck Lind Scholarship is annually awarded to commemorate the years of dedication and service that Mr. Lind gave to Green Park, Lutheran education and coaching. This committee selects a student returning to Green Park for eighth grade exhibiting the qualities of character and integrity, school spirit, cooperation, industry, and Christian values. The recipient of the Chuck Lind Scholarship for the 2017-2018 school year is Anna Kuschel. Congratulations, Anna!

CONGRATULATIONS JACOB HACKETT We are pleased to announce that Jacob Hackett will be receiving the Darrick S. Sabada Memorial Scholarship this year for his education next year at Lutheran South. The Sabada family has created a scholarship program for students who attend - or will attend - parochial and other private high schools. Students write an essay to apply for the scholarship, which is based on need and academics, as well as character and integrity and commitment to giving of yourself to others. The award is renewable each year, based on maintaining a “C” average, being a full-time student, and continuing to show financial need. Over seventy students applied for the scholarship this year, and Jacob was one of three recipients. Congratulations, Jacob!

LHSS LEADERSHIP AWARD Congratulations to Alex Hopfer, Kiernan Patton, and Josh Stroups, recipients of the Lutheran High School South Leadership Award. They will each receive a monetary scholarship, renewable each year, based on their participation in at least one co-curricular activity and maintaining an academic “B” average each year at LHSS. Congratulations, Alex, Kiernan, and Josh!

CONGRATULATIONS JOSH STROUPS We are pleased to announce that Josh Stroups will be receiving this year’s Arthur and Ruby Baisch Memorial Music Scholarship from Lutheran South. This scholarship is a $500 renewable award for excellence in instrumental music. We also congratulate Josh for his recent selection into the Lutheran High School South Wind Symphony as an incoming freshman.

SPIRIT OF CHRIST AWARD Congratulations to Josh Stroups, the 14th Annual Spirit of Christ Award recipient. Josh received this award last night at the 8th Grade Service of Graduation. This is the highest honor awarded to an 8th Grade student. All Green Park staff was given an opportunity to vote based on the following criteria: Christian Example, Christian Witness, Integrity, Character, Respect for Others, Helpfulness, Positive Attitude, Leadership and Commitment to True Servanthood. In one statement, this is the type of person we want all of our students to be. Blessings on this wonderful achievement.

VIKING 5K - RESCHEDULED! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, December 2. The 5K is rescheduled and will be held at Blake Snyder Memorial Park. More details to follow!

NATIONAL JUNIOR SOCIETY - SPRING SEMESTER ELECTIONS The NJHS held their spring semester elections. Congratulations to President, Katie Huster; Vice President, Nathan Roberts; Secretary, Anna Kuschel; Treasurer, Andy Hennen; and Historian/Media Manager, Caden Cibulka We look forward to your leadership next school year.

STUDENT PHYSICALS NEEDED As summer quickly approaches, please remember to schedule your physical appointments for the new school year. All kindergarten, 4th and 7th grade, and new students registered for the 2017-2018 school year must have a physical on file before the first day of school. This is a comprehensive physical which includes an updated vaccination history. Physicals are due to the school office by August 16, 2017.

Students participating in Green Park Athletics next year will need an Athletic Permission and Physical form on file before they can begin practice. Both physical forms are available to download on our school website under the “Admissions” tab, or by logging into your TADS account.

ECLIPSE 2017 On Monday, August 21, 2017, the St. Louis area will experience a total solar eclipse. Unless you want to pay big bucks to travel world-wide, this is truly a once in a lifetime experience. We would like to have all our students experience this here at GPLS as this will be a school day. We need parent volunteers for each homeroom class to help our students safely view this amazing event with special eclipse proof goggles. We need people to pray for “clear sunny” weather. The news sources are predicting this to be the most “asked off” for day in US history as the entire eclipse will happen over the United States. Unlike a lunar eclipse, this is only viewable by a specific path the shadow of the moon across the US. Questions and interest should be directed to Mrs. Ann Ryherd as she will begin the compiling volunteers.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS & EARLY FALL DATES School office hours during the months of June and July are Monday through Thursday, from 9:00am-1:00pm. Our first day of school for the 2017-2018 school year will be Wednesday, August 16, for grades 1-8 and Thursday, August 17, for Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten.

BOX TOP COLLECTION RESULTS ARE IN Our Box top collection was a great success! The winning classroom was Kindergarten with a total of 1,319 box tops! Second place classroom was 8th grade with 786. Total box tops collected by all of the classes was 4,714, meaning Green Park will receive $471.40! Thanks so much for helping out Green Park in this way!

PULL TAB RESULTS ARE IN Congratulations to the 1st grade class for collecting the most pull tabs. As a school, we collected 124 pounds of pull tabs!

FINAL REPORT CARDS MAILED Student report cards will be mailed out at the end of May. Please note that all financial obligations must be met prior to receiving your report card. Any outstanding account balance left unpaid will result in a hold or non-release of student records and/or diplomas. If you have any questions regarding outstanding balances, please contact the school office.

Green Sheet Green Park Lutheran School ~ May 19, 2017 ~ Volume 56 ~ Number 38

SCHOOL CALENDAR 5/19 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Pfund! Last Day of School for Grades 1-7 10:30am Closing Chapel and Awards 11:30am Early Dismissal - No Aftercare 11:30am Eat-n-Earn at Dairy Queen 5/31 Happy Birthday, Mr. Eggold! Report Cards mailed home 6/16 Happy Birthday Mrs. Truemper! 7/1 Happy Birthday Mrs. Meyer! 7/17 Happy Birthday Mrs. Loduca! 7/26 Happy Birthday Mr. Hesse!

4248 Green Park Road • St. Louis, Missouri 63125 • 314.544.4248 • greenparklutheranschool.org

SCRIP NEWS Please remember, over the summer, Dierbergs and Shop ‘n Save gift cards are available for purchase in the school office. The cards can be purchased in denominations of $25 or $100. They earn profits of 5%, and of those profits, 75% goes to you. So, for instance, if you purchase $100 worth of cards, you earn $3.75. That means that for every $1,000 you make in purchases, you earn $37.50 in Scrip credits! Those Scrip credits can then be used for any of your TADS invoices.

If you have any questions, please contact our Scrip Coordinator, Sara Hopfer, at sara.hopfer@greenparklutheranschool.org.

SAVE THE DATE - GOLF SCRAMBLE The 2017 Green Park Golf Scramble is scheduled for Sunday, September 17, at Acorns Golf Links in Waterloo, Illinois. Start practicing your swing and begin thinking of your foursome team. Last year we had a GREAT turnout on a beautiful day. We look forward to even more golfers (parents, friends, grandparents, students) this year!

LUTHERAN SOUTH OFFERING SUMMER CAMPS Lutheran High School South is once again offering summer camps. The 2017 Lancer Summer Camps are now online, and registration is open. Extended care options are available in the morning and afternoon. Check out the list of camps, camp descriptions, and the registration form today at lhssstl.org/lancer-summer-camps. Questions? Contact Debbie Weltmer at 314-833-1067 or dweltmer@lhssstl.org.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMP Basketball and Volleyball! St. Paul Lutheran School in Des Peres is running camps this summer to improve skills in both sports. Mr. Rusert recommends the basketball camps! See Mr. Rusert for a brochure about these camps for first-eighth graders for basketball and third-eighth graders in volleyball. You can also look online and register at www.stplutheranschool.org. (“About”-“Summer Camp”).

IDENTITY YOUTH WEEK AT EPIPHANY Calling all 6-12th graders: Join us! Engaging Speakers, small groups, contest, local mission events, mentors, live band, serious fun. June 5-8, Epiphany Lutheran Church in Holly Hills, Doors open 8:30am, event 9:00am-4:00pm. Cost is $10/student. There are 100 spots available. Invite a friend and register today. http://epiphany-stl.org. A flyer is attached with more details.

SUMMER CAMP AT PEACE Peace Lutheran Church will be offering a summer camp beginning on May 30 for children ages 5 to 12. There will be several field trips, sports, games and crafts. Meals and snacks are included. Summer camp is available Monday – Friday from 6:00am to 6:00pm. For more information, please contact Sue Velten at 314-892-8844 or email at earlychildhood@peacelutheranstl.org.

LUTHERAN ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION (LASE) IS GROWING! We are seeking vibrant, collaborative, and versatile part-time certified special education teachers for the 2017-18 school year. Candidates should be individuals who love God, love children and have a passion for Lutheran education. Please send a cover letter and resume to info@lutheranspecialed.org.

HENRY MANU MEMORIAL EVENT Lutheran High School South remembers Henry Manu in many ways. He was a remarkable young man who would shine his light daily to everyone. Henry was a member of the LHSS Class of 2017; he died in a drowning accident in June 2016. Please join them Saturday, June 24 for the First Annual “Shine the Light Gala” for the Henry Manu Memorial Scholarship Fund. The event will be at Timothy Lutheran Church from 6:00pm- 9:00pm.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT PEACE Come join us July 10-14, 9:00am-Noon. We are looking forward to Mighty Fortress adventures this year as we explore our faith in Christ! Registration is now open for children age 3 through going into 4th grade. Early registration is appreciated as we move forward with preparations. Go to www.peacelutheranstl.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

CUB SCOUT PACK (1st-4th Grade) / BOY SCOUT TROOP (5th-12th Grade) Scouting has open enrollment, you are welcome to join at any time.

5/25- Pack and Troop-annual placement of flags on veterans graves at St. Trinity Cemetery sponsored by Troop 584 5/28- STBSA Memorial Day Service Project @ JB Cemetery 6/1- Troop Meeting- CM @ 7:00 6/8- Troop Meeting- CM @ 7:00 6/9-6/11 Philmont Overnight Hike @ S Bar F 6/15 Troop Flag Day Ceremony @ Peace 6/18-6/24 Summer Camp

Questions or for more information? Call Alexia Arensmeier 636-282-0027 for Cub Scouts or Ralph Truemper 314-609-5829 for Boy Scouts.

LUTHERAN RANGERS May, fishing day at Wirz Camp June, FMP food drive