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Making our Playground
Our prayers have been answered and we were able to watch our new playground "grow" this summer. We were able to see it grow from the excavation of the area, the pouring of the cement and the actual building of the equipment.
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Lois Ehlert Presentation
The East Campus teachers participated in a summer workshop with children's author and illustrator, Lois Ehlert. Miss Ehlert presented her newest book to the group. She also autographed books.
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2009 Foundation Meetings
The annual Foundation Meetings for families were help on August 5 and August 11. Parents were informed about changes in our policies and procedures. They were also able to complete registration.
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Installation of New Teachers
Sunday, August 23 marked the installation of our new teachers, Miss Rachel Buschkopf as our new ESL teacher and Mr. Brett Baade as our new 5th grade teacher. This year's installation was at Christ Church. The service concluded with fellowship in the church basement.
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St. Peter Welcomes the New Teachers
On Sunday, August 31, the new teachers were welcomed to St. Peter congregation. After an introduction in church, fellowship in the Community Center followed.
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New Faces; New Places
As our teachers prepare for the new school year, there have been some changes. Mr. Beyersdorf moved into his new office which is our former computer lab, Mr. Kamps moved to the East Campus as he becomes our 1st grade teacher and Miss Kluck became our new secretary. Check out the pictures to see all the changes!
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In Memory....
Using some of the memorial money we have received from the families of Miss Toepel and Mr. Kieselhorst, pictures were purchased for our school. The East Campus has the lion picture in memory of Mr. Kieselhorst and the West Campus has the 23rd Psalm. In memory of Miss Toepel, a music picture is hanging at the West Campus.
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Opening Service for the 2009-2010 School Year
Wednesday, September 2 was the Opening Service for the 2009-2010 School Year. Students, faculty, family members and congregation members joined together at Christ Church on the West Campus to thank God for our new school year and ask for his help and blessings.
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Jim Gill Concert
The first field trip of the year for the K4-2nd grade took them to Wisconsin Lutheran College for an interactive concert by Jim Gill. As you can see, fun was had by all.
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B-Team Girls' Volleyball Tournament
The weekend of October 2 marked the Annual B-Team Volleyball Tournament hosted by the CLIPPERS at the West Campus. Our girls' team worked hard and had a lot of fun.
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October Joint Chapel
Our October joint chapel service took place at St. Peter Church. The Junior Choir sang for the service. Afterwards, the first students of the month for the 2009 school year were announced. Congratulations!
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Practicing for Church
After our weekly chapel service, the students in grades K4-2 practiced their song for church. It was so beautiful to hear all the voices joined together in praise to the Lord.
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Farm Field Trip
The October field trip for the East Campus was the annual trip to the farm. Not only did everyone get a pumpkin, but everyone got to ride a horse, milk a cow, feed sheep, catch chickens, and much more.
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November Joint Chapel
Our November joint chapel was at Christ Church. The K4-2 grades sang for the service. Afterwards Students of the Month, Most Improved Students and A and B Honor Roll Students were recognized.
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Lutherans for Life Presenation
Lutherans for Life is our first semester mission project. So, after our weekly Wednesday chapel on November 11, we had a presentation about Lutherans for Life from Mrs. Johnson. She reminded us of how special we are - especially to God. She even let us hold the "baby models" which showed us how much we have really grown.
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PTO Presentation
Our newly formed Parent Teacher Organization hosted their first family night. The parents attended a presentation on communication while the students enjoyed a movie night in the gym.
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Basketball Season has started!
Basketball season has officially started. Boys' A and B teams, Girls' A and B teams, cheerleading and dance teams practice throughout the week. On game day, all 4 teams play. The cheerleaders rally spirit during the B Boys' game and the dance team wows the crowd at half time during the A Boys' games. This year our new PTO is running a concession stand at all home games. Check the school calendar for the next game day and come and support your Crusaders.
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December Chapel
After our December 2 chapel service, the "Students of the Month" from November were announced. Congratulations!
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CLIPPERS Caroling
On December 5 the CLIPPERS parent group annual caroling to the shut-ins took place. The songs and well wishes were appreciated by all.
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Navidad Hispana
Navidad Hispana was held at Christ Church on the West Campus on December 12. The students from our "Coro de Ninos" sang at the service at well.
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Museum Field Trip
The students in grades K4-2 went to the Milwaukee Public Museum for their December field trip. They were able to check out the butterflys, go through the streets of "Old Milwaukee," watch the Native Americans dance and even sit in an igloo.
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PTO Gift Wrapping
Our new Parent Teacher Organization held a Christmas gift wrapping fund raiser. Parents and students volunteered to wrap gifts for Christmas. Everyone had lots of fun!
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Christmas Service Practice
The entire student body participated in 3 all-school practices for the Christmas service. With the student body being so large, we now needed to use the gym for lining up. It was very exciting and beautiful to see and hear all of our students proclaiming the birth of Jesus.
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Christmas Parties
The afternoon of December 23 was set aside for Christmas parties. All of the classrooms planned their event. Some rooms made ornaments, some had pinatas, some decorated cookies, some had food, and everyone had fun!
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Christmas Service
After weeks of learning the songs and recitations and practicing as a whole group, the Christmas service was finally ready. On the evening of December 23, family and congregation members came to hear our students proclaim the birth of their Savior.
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Students of the Month
After our January joint chapel, the students of the month for the month of December were announced. Also, 5 students were randomly chosen to enjoy "Lunch with Mr. Beyersdorf." Congratulations!
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After the January Joint Chapel...
the students from the East Campus enjoyed a bit of "recess" in the gym on the West Campus. The children were able to shoot a few baskets, ride a scooter or play "line tag." A great way to have fun on a cold day!
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Rainforest Presentation
Wednesday, January 13, the students from both campuses joined together in the West Campus gym for a presentation about the Rainforest. Mr. Beyersdorf helped by holding a lizard, some students were chosen to hold cockroaches and other students helped hold a boa constrictor.
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B Team Basketball Tournament
Our B - Basketball team and cheerleaders participated in the Friends in Christ Tournament at our West Campus Friday and Saturday, January 22 and 23. Our boys lost their final game for the consolation trophy - they still had a great time.
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2010 East Campus C'Motion
The end of January brought C'Motion to the East Campus. During gym time the students went down to our "little gym" and practiced right, left, front, back a-n-d jump!
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C'Motion at the West Campus
The beginning of February brought C'Motion to the West Campus. Students in grades 3-8 practiced their best dance moves. It was a great way to "groove" through winter.
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February Chapel
The February joint chapel at the East Campus ended with the announcement of 2nd quarter A and B Honor Roll and Most Improved Students. The January Students of the month were also celebrated.
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Cheerleader Celebration
The B Team cheerleaders celebrated the end of the season with a party. It was a fun way to remember a great season!
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The Big Backyard
The K4-2 shook off the winter blues and headed to "The Big Backyard" for their February field trip. The children were able to run and play and enjoy the great outdoors in the indoors!
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China Presentation
After chapel on February 10, Miss Buschkopf gave a presentation about her time in China. She helped us understand the need for the Bible to be translated into Chinese and to encourage us to continue our 2nd semester mission offerings for that purpose.
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Art Museum Field Trip
The 4th Grade enjoyed their February field trip to the Art Museum.
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Winter Olympics
To conclude their study of the Winter Olympics, the K5 had their own Olympic games. They had the official lighting of the Olympic torch, the parade of flags, various events, the medal ceremonies and they even made Olympic ring cookies.
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East Campus Community Garden
The students of the East Campus are working together to make a community garden. They spent an afternoon in February planting pumpkin, sunflower, marigold, and radish seeds. Now we have them in our portable green house --- growing!
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K5 Dance
As a part of their Social Studies lessons and gym class, the K5 have learned a folkdance from Mexico. It took weeks of learning the steps and practicing with the music and costumes, but it was a lot of fun.
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Dairy Farm Delight
The K4, K5 and 1st grade enjoyed the education field trip at the zoo, "Dairy Farm Delight." The students were able to learn about cows and the dairy products that come from them. It was a "moo-velous" time!
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March Chapel
After the March 10 mid-week Lenten service, Mr. Beyersdorf announced the students of the month from February. The "Lunch with Mr. Beyersdorf" students were also announced. Congratulations to all!
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Thank You Mrs. Weber
For the entire 3rd Quarter, Mrs. Weber, the West Campus Aide has been doing her student teaching for her state license in the K5 classroom. She helped us learn about the planets, she went on field trips with us and practiced math with us. We thank her and wish her well as she starts the second part of her student teaching in the 3rd grade room on the West Campus.
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ELL makes pasta
Miss Buschkopf and the ELL students spent some time learning about pasta. So after one of their afternoon lessons, they made macaroni and cheese. Yum!
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East Campus Art Club
The students in grades K4-2 enjoyed art club with Mrs. Hanson during the month of March.
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CSP's got Talent!
This year the students from the West Campus treated us to a talent show. Under the direction of Mrs. Moldenhauer and Mrs. Kamps the evening was filled with music, skits and dance.
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Preparing for Good Friday
The students at the East Campus took time to practice the all-school song "Above All" together in preparation for the Good Friday service.
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April Joint Chapel
The April Joint Chapel was held at the West Campus. After the service, Mr. Beyersdorf announced the A and B Honor Roll and Most Improved Students for the 3rd quarter, as well as the Students of the Month for March. Congratulations to all of our students!
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Social Studies Project Work Days
Two "after-schools" in April brought parents and students to the East Campus to get supplies and work on their Social Studies Fair projects. Our thanks to our parents for their help and cooperation in the education of all our children.
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Social Studies Fair
Our CSP students worked on their Social Studies projects and finally on Friday, April 23, parents and congregation members were able to view the final products. Everything from presidents to states to community helpers were able to be seen.
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Earth Day Field Trip
The students in grades K4, K5, 1st, 2nd and 4th grade celebrated Earth Day by going on a field trip to the see the movie Oceans. What a great way to see God's ocean creation.
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T-Ball
Students in grades K4-3rd have been learning the basic skills of baseball through T-ball. Mrs. Guenther has organized and set up this after school activity at Walker Square park.
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May Joint Chapel
Wednesday, May 5 our CSP students joined together at the East Campus for the monthly joint chapel. After the service, students of the month for April were announced and 5 students were chosen for the final "lunch with Mr. Beyersdorf" for this school year.
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Special Pictures
Miss Buschkopf took some pictures of her ELL Karen students in thier native costumes. Thanks for sharing Miss Buschkopf!
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New Gym Lights
The gym at the West Campus got a much needed upgrade: new lights. It took a little less than a week and it was well worth it!
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Piano Recital
On Friday, May 14, Mrs. Kieselhorst and her piano students presented their yearly recital. Mrs. Kieselhorst also handed out the awards from the piano contest which had been held earlier in the year. Congratulations and good job! Also, a big thank you to Mrs. Kieselhorst.
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Spirit Week: Crazy Hair and Mismatch Day
This year's school spirit week was held May 17-21. Monday's event: crazy hair and mismatched clothes!
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Spirit Week: Costume Day
Tuesday of spirit week let us get out our costumes and show our school spirit. We had everything from cats to princess to superheroes.
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Spirit Week: Dress Up Day
Included in the silliness of spirit week, we also had a dress up day. Of course, we had it on Wednesday when we have our weekly chapel service.
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Spirit Week: Twin Day
Thursday of spirit week was twin day. Students were able to plan with a friend and dress alike.
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Spirit Week: Olympic Day
Olympic Day was the final part of the annual CSP spirit week. Events from long distance running to hockey shoot to zigzag race were all done by the students. Awards were handed out at the end of the day. Congratulations to all!
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Bye, Bye Butterfly
On Wednesday, May 19, the East Campus students gathered to release the butterflies that they had been watching. We thanked God that we had this amazing opportunity to watch his creation in this special way.
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