Ascension Lutheran Church

Good-bye to Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Baker

By now I am sure that everyone has heard that Mrs. Walker (left) and Mrs. Baker (right) will no longer be our preschool teachers after this year. Mrs. Kristen Whirrett will be our new preschool director.

Mrs. Baker is going to work full-time in her husband's office, New Haven Optical. Mrs. Walker and her family are moving to Colorado. Last Saturday we had a wonderful dinner in which we formally said good-bye to them and Mrs. Wentland, who is retiring. Good-bye and God's blessing to our three wonderful teachers! We will miss you.

Thanks to the person who has been leaving special, very-creative gifts for the teachers and Colleen all year. Please identify yourself so we can thank you personally!

Announcing dress code changes for next year

You will see in your end-of-the year packet a revised dress code chart that will go into effect for next year. These changes were suggested by a committee of parents and teachers and then approved by our Board of Christian Education. Here are a couple of major changes to be aware of:

We will have special uniform requirements for musical performances for next year. These will be worn by the kindergarten through 8th graders every time they sing or play handbells in church. They will also be worn during the musical, the Music and Art Festival, and any other special music performances. Girls and boys will wear white shirts or blouses and navy pants or skirts. Boys will wear our uniform ties. We will send home a link to the specific blouses and ties that will be required.

Next year the hooded Ascension sweatshirt may only be worn outside. Dressier half-zip fleece jackets and sweaters may be worn indoors. We will include a link to the fleece jacket, too.