ANNUAL REPORT 2004
BETHEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Submitted to Bethel Lutheran Church
Yvoone K. Waters
JANUARY 23, 2005
MISSION STATEMENT
Bethel Lutheran
School is dedicated to creating a working partnership in which students,
parents and staff encourage and nurture the academic, physical, emotional,
social and spiritual learning of each student.
The keys to
accomplishing this mission are expressed by the following Christian Skills for
a Successful Life.
BE
POLITE, HELPFUL, AND CONSIDERATE
BE
FAITHFUL TO JESUS ALWAYS & TO OTHERS
ALWAYS
CONTINUE TO TRY
BE
HONEST, SINCERE, AND DEPENDABLE
BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL YOU DO AND SAY
ALWAYS
DO AND SAY WHAT JESUS WOULD WANT
GLORIFY
GOD AND ENJOY HIM FOREVER!
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble,
whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.” -Philippians 4:8
This is the school’s Bible Theme for this year. We have used our Christian Living Skills, as
our monthly themes for Chapel to accomplish our mission by learning and modeling these skills among our staff, within our
children’s homes, within our school and classrooms.
The school family is fortunate to be a
ministry of Bethel Lutheran Church. As a part of this larger community in
Christ, we are proud of the discipleship that is present every day within the
school, and proud of the contributions we make to Bethel Lutheran's
Mission. Bethel Lutheran School
continues to have a dedicated, professional staff, wonderful children, and
enthusiastic and generous parents.
We have experienced another year that has been challenged by the
economy, but more importantly a year that has been highlighted by great
learning opportunities and joy-filled memories for our students, parents and
staff. We continue to celebrate the
many ways our Father always provides for us. We are confident He will provide
what we need through His ever-present grace.
Community Service and Fund Raising events:
·
Over 120 parents participated in one of
three workdays, each doing at least six hours of work (720 hours) on the
grounds and buildings.
·
Continued our support through chapel offerings
of "The Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission School" and sent over 12
boxes of textbooks and curriculum.
·
Raised over $11,000 in our OPO Walk-A-Thon
in October 2004.
·
Fourth Grade class continued to be
responsible for cleaning a portion of Stevens Creek, through the 'Adopt a
Creek' program.
·
Another successful Annual Giving Program
to support improvements in our class offerings and classrooms.
·
Provided 328 people a thanksgiving meal
through City Team Ministries.
My sincere appreciation is extended to the
School Board for their leadership and continued support of Bethel Lutheran
School’s students, staff and programs.
I would also like to acknowledge the dedication and love of this
ministry displayed by all the teachers and staff of Bethel Lutheran School. I am indebted to them for their dedication
and faith. We all owe them so very much for their professionalism and their
discipleship.
This is a great place to work, and it’s a
pleasure for me to be a part of this family.
Thank you. Please continue to
pray for and support your school. If
you have a great idea, would like to become a school board member, question or
just want to visit, please stop by my office.
Please worship with us at chapel on Wednesday mornings and I am more
than happy to give you a tour of your
school.
In
Christ’s Service,
Yvonne
Waters
Principal