Mission Lutheran Church
24630 Yosemite Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-8820

Mission Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten
School Year 2008 – 2009
A Christ-Centered Learning Environment

www.missionlutheranschool.com
e mail: mlslagunaniguel@yahoo.com

Philosophy

Mission Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten provides an opportunity for your child to
interact with other children in a Christ centered environment. We offer a program
designed to enhance their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth. With a “hands
on” approach, the learning process is a fun one. Primary areas of development and
creativity stressed in our program include motor skills, art, music, math, reading
readiness and dramatic play. Our goal is to create an attitude of loving acceptance in
which all children will learn to like themselves and recognize their uniqueness as one of
God’s children.

Program Policies
Admission
Mission Lutheran operates on a
non-discriminatory basis, where all children
are welcome without regard to race, religion or
national origin. Enrollment is open to children
2 years 9 months through Kindergarten and
must be “potty-trained” prior to attending
school.

Staff
We have a loving, dedicated, Christian
teaching staff here at Mission Lutheran. The
staff has met all the requirements of the State
of California. They are professionally trained in
Early Childhood Education and are CPR and
first aid certified. We are proud members of
the Association of Christian Schools
International.

School Calendar
Our school program will be in session from
August through June. We observe the same
holidays as the Capistrano Unified School
District. Two or three additional days may be
scheduled without classes for parent
conferences and staff development. We are
closed the week of November 24-28 for
Thanksgiving, Dec 22 – Jan. 2 for Christmas,
and April 6-10 2009 for Spring Recess.

Tuition & Registration
As a non-profit school, we rely entirely upon
tuition to meet salaries and expenses. Tuition
is based on an annual fee, divided into ten
equal monthly payments, due the first of each
month, a $20 late fee will apply after the 10th.
The first tuition installment is due and payable
June 1, 2008 or upon enrollment after that
date. This installment is applied to the June
2009 tuition. In most cases, it is refundable
with a 30-day notice of withdrawal and class
vacancy filled before January 1, 2009.
Requested refunds for those withdrawing after
January 1, 2009, will be up to the discretion of
the school board. Those not giving a 30-day
notice, will forfeit any refund or credit of the first
installment. The non-refundable processing
fee for returning students is $200 and $250 for
new students.

Health Requirements
The State of California requires a licensed
physician’s certificate for each child upon
entrance. There will be a daily health check of
all children upon arrival. Children exhibiting
any symptoms of illness will be sent home.
Only prescription medication with written
instructions on the bottle and a parent’s
signature will be dispensed to a child.

Chapel & Praise Day
A special time is set aside each day for the
children and staff to fellowship through music,
fingerplays, Bible stories and prayer

Music, Motor Development
Our music program focuses on various
rhythmic activities through singing, body
movement and instruments. Our motor
development program enhances large motor
development through a wide variety of fun
activities. This includes games incorporating
balance, coordination, skipping, hopping and
jumping.

Snacks & Lunch
We provide two nutritous snacks a day: One in
the morning and one in the afternoon. Two of
the four major food groups are served at each
snack. Lunch bunch time is from 11:30 –
12:30 with lunch provided from home.

Enrichment Programs
Various extra-curricular fee- based programs
are offered after school hours. Children’s
Choir, Hola Spanish, KinderDance,
Abrakadoodle & Tumble Tot Express
Gymnastics.

Volunteers
We encourage parents to actively participate
in their children’s education here at MLS. We
have a very established parent volunteer
program within the school.

5 or $50
To encourage parents to volunteer at Mission
Lutheran School, we have included a $50.00
charge at the time of registration. When a
parent fulfills at least 5 hours of volunteering
time, a one time $50.00 credit will be given
against tuition.

Geneva Presbytarian Church

We are happy to answer any questions you have or help you in any way
we can. Please contact us:
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Phone: 949.837.2323
Voicemail: 949.837.4765
Fax: 949.837.4586

Renew, Refresh, and Reload Date Night
Friday, March 6, 6:00 PM
All married and engaged couples are invited to “Strengthen Your Marriage.” Meet in Simpson Hall for a short presentation. Childcare is available by reservation. Contact Anne Chapman at (949) 215-4767 or amchapman@cox.net for more information.

New Member Class
Saturday, March 28, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM
Information brochures are at the Welcome Center on the courtyard, or contact Jane Kingston at (949) 837-4765, ext. 206, or jkingston@genevapres.org.
[

Presbyterian Men of Los Ranchos (PMLR)
21st Annual Spring Gathering
On Saturday, May 9, all men are invited to join the Presbyterian Men of Los Ranchos (PMLR) for their 21st Annual Spring Gathering at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Los Alamitos,

ChabadOfAlisoViejo.com

What is Purim? March 9-11th for 2009

The festival of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/early spring). It commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in Ancient Persia from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day.”

The story in a nutshell:

The Persian empire of the 4th century BCE extended over 127 lands, and all the Jews were its subjects. When King Ahasuerus had his wife, Queen Vashti, executed for failing to follow his orders, he orchestrated a beauty pageant to find a new queen. A Jewish girl, Esther, found favor in his eyes and became the new queen—though she refused to divulge the identity of her nationality.

Meanwhile, the anti-Semitic Haman was appointed prime minister of the empire. Mordechai, the leader of the Jews (and Esther’s cousin) defied the king’s orders and refused to bow to Haman. Haman was incensed and convinced the king to issue a decree ordering the extermination of all the Jews on the 13th of Adar—a date chosen by a lottery Haman made.

Mordechai galvanized all the Jews, convincing them to repent, fast and pray to G‑d. Meanwhile, Esther asked the king and Haman to join her for a feast. At the feast, Esther revealed to the king her Jewish identity. Haman was hanged, Mordechai was appointed prime minister in his stead, and a new decree was issued—granting the Jews the right to defend themselves against their enemies.

On the 13th of Adar the Jews mobilized and killed many of their enemies. On the 14th of Adar they rested and celebrated.

Purim observances:

a) Reading of the Megillah (Book of Esther), which recounts the story of the Purim miracle. b) Giving money gifts to the poor. c) Sending gifts of food to friends. d) A festive Purim feast.

It is also customary for children to dress up in disguising costumes.

Purim Recipes

As the day that celebrates the salvation of the physical existence of the Jewish people, Purim is the most physical of the festivals. Its observances include giving gifts of money to the poor, sending food portions to friends, and eating a sumptuous meal accompanied by plentiful drink in the closing hours of the festival.

Mixer Challah

2 ounces fresh yeast
1 3/4 cups warm water
1/2 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
7 cups flour
1/4 cup oil
1 Tbsp. salt

GLAZE
1 egg beaten
Poppy seeds

Put yeast, warm water and sugar in the mixer bowl. Let stand until yeast bubbles. Add egg yolks, 5 cups of flour, oil and salt. Put on Speed 2 and mix with dough hook until ingredients are combined. Add 1 more cup of flour and mix for 2 more minutes on speed 2. Repeat with next cup of flour until all flour has been added. Then knead on Speed 2 for 10 minutes.

Remove bowl from machine. Oil the top of the dough, cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Separation of challah is not required when using this amount of flour.

For more on the separation of challah, click here

Divide dough into thirds. Shape and place in greased pans, cover and let rise another 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°.

Brush loaves with beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired. Bake until brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from pans and cool on racks.
USE:
Baking sheets or loaf pans.

YIELDS: 3 loaves

Classic Chicken Soup

1 3 to 5 pound chicken, quartered
12 cups of water
3 carrots
1 stalk celery
1 to 2 parsnips
1 onion
1 Tbsp. Salt
¼ tsp. Pepper
Optional:
1 parsley root
1 clove garlic
Several sprigs of fresh dill
1 sweet potato
1 zucchini

clean chicken and remove excess fat. Fill an 8-quart pot with the 12 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Place chicken and vegetables in pot. Add salt and pepper. If using optional ingredients, chop parsley root; peel garlic, leaving it whole, pierce with toothpick in order to remove easily. Add both to soup with the dill. Dice the sweet potato, slice zucchini and add to soup.

Simmer covered for about 2 hours. Remove garlic.
Serve hot.

NOTE: To remove excess fat, prepare soup in advance and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Fat will congeal on top. Remove, and heat soup before serving.

USE: 8-quart pot
Yields: 8 to 10 servings

for more recipes go to;
ChabadOfAlisoViejo.com