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Second Graders Isabella L. and Conrad W. Contribute Donations to the POPCS Food Drive The Lower School hallways have been overflowing with the generosity of our POPCS families. Part of the week long celebration of Lutheran Schools Week included a food drive to restock the food pantry at POPLC. Also, offerings during this time will go to water filters for Haiti.
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Check the POPCS website for all the information you need about our Summer In The Zone Full Day and Specialty Camps. Be sure to look for our new Preschool In The Zone camps!
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Seth G., Shelby G. and Alex H. Check Out the Vast Book Selection at this Years Book Fair Thank you to everyone who attended our spring Book Fair. Thank you also to all the fantastic volunteers who helped us achieve another successful Book Fair!
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PTF is looking for volunteers who would like to help in various positions for the 2010-2011 school year. We have a variety of opportunities available and would love some new faces. Please contact Kathy Moore, PTF President, if you are interested in serving. kathrynpatrick@tx.rr.com or 214-500-6143.
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Please be sure to log and turn in your volunteer hours for this school year. They are part of the criterion used when we apply for scholarships and grants. They are also used to count towards hours applied to name badges and to compile the PTF Volunteer Luncheon invitation list.
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Mark your calendars for the PTF Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon which will be held on May 16. More details will be coming shortly.
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The school clinic is in need of cough drops. If you can help, we would appreciate it so much.
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National Lutheran Schools Week Eagle Alumni News
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Clean Class Act Award: 2nd Grade
Top POPS 1st Grade - Sam B., Libby O. and Natalie W. Top Profs – Linda Sandlin - 5th Grade and Ryan Austin - Middle School
Top POPS can now be heard and seen on the POPCS website! Be sure to hear and see your special Top Pop's message at the following link: http://www.popcs.org/toppop. Parents can access the videos on a mobile phone by going directly to www.vimeo.com/toppop
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Schedule for Week of March 22 - 26, 2010 March 15 - 19 Schedule for Week of March 22 - 26, 2010 Door Openers - Enrichment 2 Team
South Doors Open at 8:00 a.m.
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Just when you thought the construction was done… Thank you for the flexibility, adaptability, and patience which you have all demonstrated over the past two years during the construction of the Early Learning Center, Fine Arts Center and the Athletic Fields. Once again, we will need to call on those resources while this project takes place, and in the end, it will be beneficial to all of us.
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We would love to see the school drama productions that are put on by our students. How can we find out more information? We would love to invite all POPCS families and their guests to attend our school productions. Please check your email and the Eagle Express for updates on upcoming productions and show times. If you have a helpful tip to share with a new family, please send to the eagle.express@princeofpeace.org.
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THE HARDEST IDOL TO DESTROY Do you recognize the false idols in your life? Each of us probably has our own collection—some seen by others but most of them securely hidden. Please consider with me that the most dangerous and usually the most difficult to destroy or eliminate idol in our life may be “guilt”. Guilt may indeed be our idol, especially if we daily focus on our guilt and we cling to it in our heart and in our memory. Each day we find ourselves thinking about and reliving past events where we have fallen short or even failed completely. We actually hope that by focusing on our mistakes, we may somehow convert them into positive experiences. But we soon discover that this doesn’t work. Instead of relieving our stresses, it only makes our guilt greater. It is indeed a very difficult task to let go of the past. The devil and our sinful flesh want our past failures to become that idol that we must always carry with us. We hear our own inner voice—“You can’t love me, God, because I’ve been so bad”; “You can’t accept me because I daily find ways to reject you”, or “There are people in my life that I have failed to love and forgive and therefore I am beyond your forgiveness”. Guilt is stubborn and demanding and controls our life. But Scripture, through the power of the Holy Spirit, reminds us that no matter what horrible thoughts or situations come our way, no matter what crosses we are asked to carry, no matter the depth of darkness that surrounds us, no matter the extent of the accusations against us, we continue to be in the Love of God. Because of Jesus, nothing in all of creation can separate us from the love that is ours through faith in our Savior. Jesus did everything for us that we could not do for ourselves, including overcoming the devil and all the forces of evil. Because He attained the victory—including the removal of guilt from our lives—we too, in and with His power, can cast off guilt and celebrate the freedom of His Love and Forgiveness every day!! Please join me in lifting up the following students and their families in our daily prayers: March 22—Colin K., Emma M. and Case H. If you have any questions about Baptism, would like to have your child baptized or have other spiritual concerns, please contact me at extension 236 or e-mail curt.riske@princeofpeace.org. Have a blessed week!!
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During the Middle School Spanish Class trip, our POPCS students were able to help a needy school in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, by providing gently used clothing and new school supplies. This was a big help to the families of the children who could not afford such items and were unable to start school with the rest of the children. The visit had a great impact on the POPCS students who experienced in person how important their help was in providing the Costa Rican students with essential supplies which we take for granted. Our students also shared the Gospel to the students and their parents by giving out salvation tracts which were written in Spanish and illustrated. The children and their families from the Santa Rita school were very grateful for all that we did. Students Attending Trip:
Thanks to all who helped make this possible!
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Auction invitations have been mailed! Reservations can now be made online. We encourage you to RSVP through the online system. The system will allow you to make seating arrangements as well as payments for your tickets, underwriting, teacher tickets and Face Place ads. To make reservations online, CLICK HERE! We hope you’ll make plans to attend the auction this year. We are planning for a great night of fun and entertainment, and a great night for POPCS! If you haven’t yet received your invitation, please call or email Darla Koelewyn at 972-447-0532, ext. 448 or darla.koelewyn@princeofpeace.org Interested in spending the night downtown after the auction? Live Auction Item of the week….
For the latest information on the Auction, please visit the auction website To view the auction newsletter, please click here.
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SHOP For POP is your ONE STOP SHOPPING
Place your SHOP for POP order today! Come by and see what gift cards we have for all your Spring Break outings!!!
For more information, please contact Ellen Johnston at jimmy0126@grandecom.net or Dee Murphy at 972-808-9054.
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March PTF Family Night Events
Tuesday, March 30, 2010: Chick-fil-A Always a great supporter of POPCS, enjoy Chick-fil-A!
(across from Willow Bend Mall on Plano Parkway) POPCS will earn 20% of all sales over $500! Both dine-in and drive-through are included. To be sure that POPCS receives a percentage of your purchase, write your child’s name, grade, and teacher's name on your receipt and place it in the Spirit Night Box on the Chick-fil-A counter. Drive-through customers may fill out their receipt and the person working the window will be happy to put it in the box for you. Special Note: Please note date change to March 30 due to Spring Break.
April Events
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010: Rock-n-Rogers Diner Rock-n-Rogers Diner Special Note: Please tell your server you are with Prince of Peace and sign your receipt POPCS to ensure that we receive credit for your visit. Tuesday, April 20, 2010: Chick-fil-A
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Alumni in the News
Lauren was named to the Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville last semester. She had a 4.0 GPA in the honor’s program in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. She is a sophomore at U of A. She goes to school, tuition free, as a Silas Hunt Distinguished Scholar, served as a mentor last semester to new Silas Hunt Scholars and is currently tutoring athletes. Just last night she told me that she is so glad that we moved her to POPCS from public school in the 6th grade, because her confidence soared at POP. She said that other kids in high school complimented her on her academic abilities and made her feel, for the first time in her life, that she could excel in academics. She is majoring in Psychology and plans to go to graduate school and pursue a master’s in marriage and family counseling. She is in her second semester of Italian and hopes to earn scholarships to study abroad in 2011 in Italy. Alumni in the News Sarah K. made the Dean’s List at Concordia University Texas in Austin. She was commended for her hard work and effort.
Sarah C.– POPCS 2007 graduate – has been the Propmaster for the past 2 years for the Baylor University SING program. She will be graduating from Baylor University this summer after completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in just 3 years! She has just been accepted into the MSW program at the University of Illinois where she will pursue her Master’s degree in Social Work beginning this summer. Do you have news to share about Prince of Peace Christian School Alumni? If so, please contact the Eagle Express at eagle.express@princeofpeace.org,
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March 12 - March 19, 2010
Friday, March 12 Varsity Softball Away Tournament Saturday, March 13 Varsity Softball Away Tournament Thursday, March 18 Varsity Baseball Away Tournament at Dallas Lutheran. Times & opponents TBD Friday, March 19 Varsity Baseball Away Tournament at Dallas Lutheran. Times & opponents TBD
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The Athletic Department is pleased to announce the following honors and awards for our Soccer and Basketball players:
VARSITY BOYS' SOCCER First Team All District Second Team All District All State Tournament Team Academic All State All State 1st Team All State 2nd team VARSITY GIRLS' SOCCER First Team All District Second Team All District All State Tournament Team All State 1st Team All State 2nd Team All State HM Academic All State VARSITY BOYS' BASKETBALL First Team All District Second Team All District Honorable Mention All District VARSITY GIRLS' BASKETBALL First Team All District Second Team All District State Tournament Team All State Academic All State Nominees
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Welcome to the new series, "Did You Know?" This section will focus on the many stories of our amazing students. Did you know that POPCS Senior Kaitlyn R.is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do?
Kaitlyn is a Certified Instructor who teaches TKD classes at Coppell ATA. She is a World Champion in Weapons and a Texas State Champion Forms, Sparing and Weapons. Kaitlyn regularly competes at State and National Tournaments where she is also a Level 3 Tournament Judge. This fall, Kaitlyn conducted self-defense classes for Prince of Peace Middle School students through our P.E. classes with Coach Armand and Coach Blackwell. Kaitlyn will test for her 4th Degree Black Belt in June 2010. If you have an interesting accomplishment to share about your POPCS student, please send to: eagle.express@princeofpeace.org.
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Mr. Frank Mordente is pleased to offer a new enrichment Story Time Chess Program beginning April 12, 2010, through May 24, 2010. The program will begin at 3:15 PM and end at 4:15 PM. Students will meet in Fellowship Hall. The cost of this program will be $90 for the 8 week program. Story Time Chess will build on timeless children’s stories, with Chess themes woven throughout, in order to gently acquaint children into the wonderful world of Chess. The program will teach the basics of Chess including the names of the pieces, how they move, and their value. We will also teach the history of the game with a Chess Coloring Book that will both motivate and stimulate interest in this amazing game. Here is an opportunity to give your child a truly life enhancing experience. •Learn to think with one’s mind and not with one’s hands
•Develop abstract thought
•React rationally to challenging situations
•Enhance problem solving ability
•Build self confidence
•Build cognitive short and long term memory functions.
•Have fun!
Chess sets will be provided at the school. If you have any questions, or wish to speak with Mr. Mordente egarding the STORY TIME CHESS PROGRAM, please contact Mr. Mordente at paladin274@yahoo.com or 972-517-5931. Please click here for additional information and registration form.
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Please contact Ron Owens at 214-890-2537 to register, or if you have any questions.
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Our prayer for our school and students this week is that we will learn to yield ourselves to God daily and follow His leading in our lives. Romans 6:12, 13 - Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.”
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Join us for a morning of egg-citement at the Family Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, from 10 a.m. - Noon. The fun includes: egg hunt with thousands of eggs, bounce house, inflatable slide, obstacle course, face painters, balloon artists, crafts, midway of games, visit from the Easter bunny, music by Jeremy Blaido, and much more! Lunch will also be provided. Meet at the NEW Prince of Peace football field in the northeast corner of our campus. We want to make sure we have enough eggs filled for the kiddos and food to feed your family-please take a moment to register. Click here to register for the Family Egg Hunt.
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Egg Filling Parties – Join us to fill eggs at one or all of the Egg Filling Parties on March 1, 3, 8, 22 & 25 from 8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. in KidZone Room 212. Kids are welcome! You bring the fillers (individually wrapped candy that is nut free, toys, stickers, erasers, etc…) and we’ll provide the plastic eggs and breakfast! Can’t attend a party but would still like to help in some way? Bring fillers to the Children’s Ministry kiosk as soon as possible. Questions: Contact Dena Plunkett at dena@theplunketts.net.
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