April 16, 2010

POPCS Family,
We wanted to tell you all thank you so much for all of you who came out and participated (and to those who tried to participate)in the Be The Match Donor Drive for Todd.  We were just blown away at the response, it speaks so highly of the community and love that our school has for each other.  I know that all of you don't know us and that you were willing to come out and potentially be a donor is an amazing gift.  Spencer and Sydney were able to be at the drive for some of the time and could not stop talking about the number of people and how special everyone was.  From our whole family thanks you more than you can ever know.  If we could thank you each individually we would love to but I know we would leave some of you out, and we want you to all know your gift is amazing - I think it would be amazing if someone ends up being a match.  We will keep you all posted!!  From the bottom of our hearts thank you all so very much.  Thanks especially to those dear friends who worked so hard in planning the drive and always being there for our family.

We love you! 

Todd, Kim, Spencer and Sydney Fred

The Fred Family

This month, Prince of Peace Student Council will be hosting a blood drive with Carter Blood Care on our campus.  On April 27, from 1-7 pm, students, parents and teachers alike are welcome to volunteer to give blood.  This event is being held in honor and support of Todd Fred, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.  Any support through prayer and through blood donation will be greatly appreciated by the Fred family.  Anyone age 16 or older can participate, though those under 18 will be required to have a parental consent form.  Though walk-in donations are welcome, we do ask that you preregister for a timeslot during the day, so that everything will run as smoothly as possible.
 
Students will be able to sign up for an appointment during their lunch periods. Appointments can also be made by phone. If you would like to do this please contact Joyce Lonquist in the High School Office 447-9887 (ext.  391). This Blood Drive is an extremely exciting event that we hope to make a tradition at Prince of Peace.

Would you like to send a special message to your favorite student or teacher, or your BFF? 

Do it with a Yearbook Twitter Ad!

Twitter Ads will replace the former "Relatively Speaking" Yearbook Messages.

See the attached Yearbook News for detail on purchasing your ad. 

Hurry!  The Deadline for Twitter Ads is Wednesday, April 21!

See You at the Auction!
Middle School Social
Summer In The Zone
He's Coming! He's Coming! Conrad Birdie is Coming!
Wanted: Volunteer Hours
Carnival - Save the Date
April Blood Drive
Yearbook Twitter Ads
Preschool
Picture of the Week
The Best of POP
Important All School Information
- School Calendar
General Announcements
- New Family Tip of the Week
Curt's Corner

-Shop for POP

-PTF Family Nights
Athletics
- Varsity Girls' Golf Team Advances to State Tournament
Did You Know?
Other School Information
- Moms in Touch
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Information
- Vacation Bible School
- Men's Prayer Breakfast

Clean Class Act Award: 4th Grade

TOP POPS:

1st Grade - Cody C.
2nd Grade - Chase B., Emily H., Caitlin M.and Caroline N.
4th Grade - Sean R.
5the Grade - Whitney R.

Top Profs –Dallas Lusk - High School, Judy Ervien - High School Librarian, Lori HIll - MS/HS Drama

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.

School Calendar

Schedule for Week of April 19 - April 23, 2010

North Doors Open at 7:45 a.m.

South Doors Open at 8:00 a.m.

Do I have to purchase a yearbook for my student?

Prince of Peace arranges for each student to receive a copy of their own yearbook. This is made possible by the support of our school, advertising partners, personalization icons and twitter messages. Please contact our yearbook advisor, Elaine Barnum, at 972.447-9887, ext. 329 for additional information.

If you have a helpful tip to share with a new family, please send to the eagle.express@princeofpeace.org.

BURNING HEARTS

“Were not our hearts burning within us while He talked to us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32

How did you celebrate Easter?  What has it been like for you during the last week or two?

It was on that first Easter afternoon that two friends were walking on their way from Jerusalem to their home in Emmaus.  Somewhere and in some way, a third person joined them and entered into their conversation.  They were so impressed with this stranger and His insight into their discussion, that they invited Him to join them for the evening meal.  It was during this meal and the blessing of the stranger that they came to realize that this indeed was Jesus, their Savior and friend, and that He was alive.

As they reflected on their afternoon experience, they had to admit that there was something special; something unique about their earlier discussion—“Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us on the road and opened the Scripture to us?”

How about You?  Have you had your heart burn within you fueled by the Holy Spirit?  It’s time to listen and reflect and to let God open up His Scriptures to you.  It may be during a time of daily prayer.  It may be in a personal researching of God’s Word.  It may be during a prayer and devotional period with your family.  It may be in a group Bible study or in a worship service.  In either situation, invite your Lord’s presence, and await His power and authority as He opens the Scriptures for you.  You too will have your eyes opened and come to realize that He truly does love you, forgives you and wants you to know and celebrate the New Life He has waiting for you.  May our hearts burn within us!

Please join me this week as we lift up the following students and their families in our daily prayers.

April 19---Lindsey B., Kyra M. and Mackenzie C.
April 20---Summer D., Erin D. and Anthony D.
April 21---Wesley F., Kayla Gr.and Austin G.
April 22---Kat H., Davis H. and Alex H.
April 23---Nina K., Anna K.and Daniella M..

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!!

SHOP For POP is your ONE STOP SHOPPING

Place your SHOP for POP order today! 

 
If you prefer to pay by check or cash, place your completed order form with payment in the box labeled "Shop for POP" in the Parent Room. Click here for an order form. Order forms are also available in the Parent Room.

Where can you SHOP for POP?
Every school day, gift cards can be purchased at the…
* Main School Entry - morning drop off

For more information, please contact Ellen Johnston at jimmy0126@grandecom.net or Dee Murphy at

972-808-9054.

April Events

Tuesday, April 20, 2010: Chick-fil-A
Always a great supporter of POPCS, enjoy Chick-fil-A!

Chick-fil-A  
Across from Willow Bend Mall on Plano Parkway
3:30pm to 10:00pm

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.

For the Week of April 16 - April 24

Friday, April 16

MS Softball away game @ Parish
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Map Available: Click for map

Varsity Baseball home game vs Colleyville Covenant played at McInnish
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Map Available: Click for map

Varsity Track Meet @ TCA
Tom Landry Relays
Map Available: Click for map

Tuesday, April 20

MS Baseball away game @ Lake Country
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Map Available: Click for map

Varsity Baseball home game vs Lakehill played at McInnish
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Varsity Softball home game vs CCA, played at Josey Ranch
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Map Available: Click for map

Wednesday, April 21

Varsity Track District Meet
District Meet @ POPCS!

Thursday, April 22

MS Softball home game vs Canyon Creek played at Josey Ranch
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Map Available: Click for map

Varsity Softball home game v Pantego @ Josey Ranch Field
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Map Available: Click for map

Friday, April 23

MS Baseball away game @ Dallas Lutheran
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Map Available: Click for map

MS Track District Meet for TAPPS schools. This is a medal meet.

Congratulations to the varsity girls golf team on advancing to the State Golf Tournament to be played on April 26-27.  The ladies were able to advance due to their fourth place finish at the Regional Tournament played on April 12, at Indian Creek Golf Club. The team was led by Sarah M.’s 112 and Shelby M.s season best 116.  Sarah also placed ninth in the top ten medalists that were honored at the regional tournament and did so by winning a playoff hole with a well played par on the playoff hole.   Holly B. and Gabby B. rounded out the varsity squad and shot 119 and 120 respectively. Great job, ladies!!!

At the beginning of the school year a list of uncommon attributes was used on a POPCS t-shirt.  We will end our school year using those and similar verses to pray for those character qualities. Our prayer for our school and students this week is that our motivation would be to do all that we do for the glory of God.

Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

Please join us on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 in the prayer room at the back of the sanctuary.  For additional information, contact Melissa Parrott at melissa.parrott@gmail.com.