ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
(The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod)
Alma, Kansas
A family united by faith in Christ gathering around God's Word and Sacraments.
To reach out in Christ-like concern and Christ-borne love to each other and to those without Christ!
NEWS FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK... 
CONNECTED
“Providing a foundation in Jesus Christ and to develop the God-given talents of learning.”
“Providing a foundation in Jesus Christ and to develop the God-given talents of learning.”St. John Lutheran School Celebrating 150 Years!! We will be worshiping at 9:30 and have a German Meal to follow in Memorial Hall. We are very blessed to have the opportunity to celebrate 150 years of educating the youth of Alma and Wabaunsee County! If you plan to attend the German meal, please RSVP to schoolofficestjohnalma@gmail.com or contact Gayle Grimm by Thursday, May 23. We look forward to Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Present, Building the Future. “Providing a foundation in Jesus Christ and to develop the God given talents of learning.”
NEWS FROM KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE
Dear friends in Christ:
What a year it has been! Thank you for your support in my first year at St. John Lutheran School. As we begin preparing for the 24-25 school year, please prayerfully consider how you can become an active part of our vibrant school culture. My goal is to provide opportunities for all of our members to be involved in our school in some way. Our future is right here in our classrooms!
In May, our students will:
•prepare for grade level transitions,
prepare for grade level transitions, •perform for parents and guests at Spring Fling,
perform for parents and guests at Spring Fling, •participate in Lutheran Schools Field Day,
participate in Lutheran Schools Field Day, •and bid a fond “see you later” to our first grade friends.
and bid a fond “see you later” to our first grade friends. As you prayerfully consider how you will partner with St. John Lutheran School next year, please pray also for our administrator, teachers, and students that we might continue to develop the God given talents of learning.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Mindy Miller
GOD'S SPRING BLESSINGS!
FROM 2ND AND 3RD GRADES!
We have had a busy spring, and this month is just as busy. We will finish up our reading series with both grades, and they are excited to do an author study on Mo Williams. We are even partnering with Kindergarten and 1st grade for some things. We have also been working with the daycare and are planning one last get-together before the end of the school year. We hope to keep this connection into next year as well as it has been great for both my students and the preschool-aged students.
In math, my 2nd graders have dipped their toes into multiplication and my 3rd graders are looking forward to challenging Mr. Paul in our "math rodeo" this month! My 3rd graders have related fractions to decimal numbers, money, and measurement in customary units.
In social studies, we are ending with learning where the states are on the map and some characteristics of different regions. The students really enjoyed their trip to the state capitol and are trying really hard to understand how the state and federal governments are both the same but different.
In science, unfortunately, our tadpoles didn't make it, but we did learn about their life cycle. We will spend a little time reviewing the water cycle and where electricity comes from.
In PE, we are finishing out the year with a student favorite of archery (Big thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Theel for making this happen). We will also have our three-school field day in Marysville on Monday, May 13th!
Finally, we are spending a lot of time working on our Spring Fling play and would love for you to join us if possible. Space is limited as dinner is also being provided. Please contact the school office ASAP if you haven't RSVPed yet to see if there is still room. The production is on Monday, May, 6th from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
In Christ,
Mrs. Howard
END-OF-THE-SCHOOL-YEAR GREETINGS FROM MRS. GREENE'S CLASS
It is hard to believe that the end of the school year is almost here!
In English Language Arts, the students are completing their diagramming of sentences. The 6th-8th grades will be finishing out the year with a unit over active and passive voice, while the 4th-5th grades will learn about adverbs and adverbial phrases. In reading classes, the students are moving right along with their final novel study.
In writing, the students completed an online memory book about their favorite experiences at St. John Lutheran School and will finish out the semester with a descriptive writing assignment.
In social studies, the 4th-8th grades will complete their video series about the Revolutionary War and close out the year with learning about westward expansion. The 6th-8th grade students have completed their unit over Ancient Greece and will complete the year with a unit over Ancient Rome.
In tech class, the 4th and 5th grades learned how to use “SCRIPSI” to create pages to add to their class book. Strategy class had a great time at Locked Manhattan, where the students had the opportunity to use different strategies to solve puzzles and clues to exit an escape room.
In art classes the 4th and 5th grade students are learning about Pablo Picasso, while the 6th-8th grade classes are completing their Ancient Civilization Globes and recyclable art pieces.
The students have all been very busy learning songs and lines for the Spring Fling and preparing for 8th grade graduation. All of the classes are just very busy finishing up projects, going on fieldtrips, and spending fun time together
In all things, trust the Lord,
Mrs. Greene
WAMEGO BUS: We are still looking for another bus driver/substitute driver for our bus route to Mt. Calvary in Wamego. Morning routes leave SJLS at 6:30 and return at 7:30. Afternoon routes leave SJLS at 3:30 returning by 4:30. One day a week, one morning, one afternoon, or fill-in as a sub when needed, all drivers are appreciated!
LUTHERAN PARENT TEACHER LEAGUE HAPPENINGS
In This Month's
St. John Witness
MAY WITNESS
The Eagle Cry
