BITS AND BARK
SUBURBAN BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL
August 21, 2025
Our Mission: Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School disciples each generation to grow deeply, serves humbly, and goes boldly in Christ to advance God’s Kingdom.
Let's get this school year started! 🥳
Strength for Eternity
Theme Verse: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
The Coffee Bean story (shared in church on Sunday) reminds us that when placed in boiling water, some things weaken (like a carrot), some harden (like an egg), but the coffee bean transforms the water around it. It doesn’t just survive the heat—it changes the environment.
This is the call we have for our children. Academics matter, sports and activities matter, but they cannot be the foundation for eternity. If all we give them is worldly knowledge, then we’ve left them ill-prepared for the pressures of life. But when we plant them deeply in Christ—when we pour into them the Word, prayer, and worship—they are strengthened not only for today, but forever.
Encouragement for Parents
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Academics prepare them for careers. Eternal truth prepares them for heaven.
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Sports and activities build skills. Christ builds character, forgiveness, and hope.
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Good grades may open doors. Faith in Jesus opens the door to eternal life.
We together have the privilege and responsibility of pointing your children to Jesus daily—in the classroom, the court, the playground, at the dinner table, in bedtime prayers, on the drive to school. These moments shape not just their present but their eternity.
What's for Lunch?
Week of Aug. 25-29
Salad Choice this week: Cobb Salad
Monday: Salisbury Steak
Tuesday: Nachos with meat
Wednesday: Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza
Thursday: French Toast Sticks
Friday: Cheeseburger or Fish Sticks
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches and Yogurt & Cheese can be substituted for main dish.
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Back-To-School Paperwork
Please make sure to return all Back-To-School paperwork to the School Office no later than Wednesday, August 27. Thank you in advance!
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
All families are encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application. Applications were in your Back to School Folders. If you need an additional copy of this application, please contact the School Office.
Plant Show
If your 1st–5th grade student received a plant from Fort Wayne Parks and Rec last April (or in recent years), it’s time to bring them back Thursday, September 11th, 2025
We’ll also have a “My Favorite Plant” category for any other plants your child would like to display.
Plant Drop-Off:
Thursday, September 11th
Between 7:30–8:00 AM
In the school cafeteria
Please label each plant with the student’s name, plant variety, and age of the plant
Be sure to include the original white plant tag that came with the plant
Plant Pick-Up:
After school on Thursday in the school cafeteria
Please reach out to Elaine Auer or Lisa Sipe with any questions.
Spirit Wear
Don't forget to get your order in. See below.
Women's Bible Study
A new women's Bible study group is starting up on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. The group will meet on the church side at 4pm and discuss the book, "Same Life, New Story-Change Your Perspective to Change Your Life," by Jan Silvious. Join us for fellowship and life lessons. Please call Tina Harmeyer at 310-0367 with any questions.
Scrip
Do you shop at Meijer? Put gas in your car?...If you do then the Scrip program might just be for you! The scrip program is a great way to earn money for our school, church, and also you family. Families earn money by purchasing gift cards at face value and earning a rebate at the end of the year. 70% of the rebate goes back to each individual family. 10% goes to the church, 10% goes to the school, and 10% stays in the scrip program to help pay for shipping costs. See the attachment below to see an example of how it could work for your family and an order form. If you are interested, want to get started or have questions, contact Carrie Johnson at 260-760-7358 or email at sblsscript@gmail.com.
Band and Strings- Begin this week. See schedule attached below.
Bulldog Volleyball
Congratulations to our lady bulldogs who played their home opener last Wednesday. The Varsity A team came a way with the match victory but all teams played well and represented our school well and were great examples of hard work and team encouragement. Well done, ladies!
Alive and Well
Alive and Well is an organization that we partner with to teach our students in Grades 5-8 how to make healthy choices of all kinds in their life. There will be a parent meeting on Aug. 28 at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall (Come in Door #8) This is not a required meeting but for those parents who would like to know more or ask questions. Please call the school office to RSVP or send Mrs. Greener a message through Remind by Monday, Aug. 25 if you would like to attend.
https://www.aliveandwellteens.com/
Looking Ahead...
Labor Day - Monday, Sept. 1 - No School
2 Hour Delay on Monday, Sept. 8. Latchkey will be available starting at 6:45 a.m.
Picture Day- Tuesday, Sept. 9 and Wednesday Sept. 10.
Saturday, Sept. 13- Back to School Bonfire
