St. Paul students celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week

Students at St. Paul Westlake School will celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week Jan. 27-Feb. 2 with a different daily theme and activity.

The students are also collecting donations to cover the cost of a field trip for an orphanage in Haiti as a service project.

“National Lutheran Schools Week allows us to celebrate the excellence in Christian education that Lutheran schools provide our families. Here at St. Paul Westlake we go all out for this celebration with daily themes, guest speakers, devotions, activities, and community builders that enhance the already exemplary education students receive on a daily basis. It is truly a week of celebration,” said St. Paul Westlake Principal Jeremy Louden.

Here is a rundown of activities:

Sunday, Jan. 27

Students will sing “Who You Say I Am,” at both 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. traditional and contemporary church services at St. Paul Westlake Church, 27993 Detroit Road.

An All-School Open House will be held from 1-3 p.m. This event is open to the community. Tours of the school will be given and St. Paul staff and teachers will be on hand to answer questions.

Monday, Jan. 28

Students will learn the Bible story Calling of Moses to lead the Israelites. An opening ceremony with a special message, trivia and devotions will be held at 9:15 a.m. in the Activity Center. Magician Christian Augustine will present “The Magic of Learning.”  This will be followed by family group time and the first trivia questions of the week.

Tuesday, Jan. 29

Students will learn the Bible story Samson calling on God for help. Opening devotions will take place at 9:15 a.m. in the Activity Center. At 2:40 p.m. there will be an All-School assembly for “push-up popsicles and all-school strength competitions.”

Wednesday, Jan. 30

Students will learn the Bible story Joseph Serving in All Situations. Students will be working on a beautification project for the school and also making fleece bears for children in Haiti. A Spaghetti Dinner will be held from 5-6:30 in the St. Paul Westlake Cafeteria with proceeds supporting the seventh- and eighth-grade Ohio field trip later this spring. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Students will present a talent show at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Center.

Thursday, Jan. 31

Students will learn the Bible story Pentecost and the Gift of the Holy Spirit. There will be All-School team-building activities, including a scavenger hunt at 2 p.m. in the Activity Center, with devotions to follow.

Friday, Feb. 1

Students will learn the Bible story of Disciples sent out two by two. A pancake breakfast will be held for all students at 9 a.m. in the cafeteria. A faculty/eighth-grade volleyball game will take place at 2:15 p.m. in the Activity Center.

Rick Haase

Rick Haase is Director of Admissions at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Westlake

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Volume 11, Issue 2, Posted 10:08 AM, 01.22.2019