Parent Communication

Hello everyone!

Grandparents Day is this Friday!

We have had such a great week so far, and we are looking forward to ending it with a special day. This Friday, we will be welcoming grandparents and special friends to join us for Grandparents Day. It is such a joy to see our students light up when their loved ones walk through the door, and we cannot wait to celebrate together.

Basketball news: Mr. Laws will be coaching our 5th-6th grade basketball team this season!!!!!!!!! Practice and game details are coming soon, so stay tuned.

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community. Have a blessed rest of the week!

Prayer

Father, we thank You for today. The grace and blessings each day brings are from You alone. This week, as we recognize our elders, who have labored in love to see us grow, we ask You to help us love each other more deeply and to show a passion not only for You but for our lost world.

Friday details: We can't wait to see you!

8:05 - Doors open for school drop-off. If a grandparent arrives at 8 am with their student, they will go to the classroom to experience some of the morning routines.

8:30- Pastries, orange juice, and coffee will be available in the cafeteria for grandparents to enjoy with their students after dismissal from the classroom.

8:30-9:30- Enjoy time with your grandchildren in the cafeteria, sharing pastries and coloring sheets

9:30- Chapel will begin

10:00 - Chapel will dismiss, and you are encouraged to visit classrooms for activity time!

11:30 - Dismissal: Please check in with your student's teacher before leaving so they can track who has left. (Half Day)

Please stop by the book fair, too!

RSVP for Grandparents' Day here!

Classroom Activities:

🎲 7th Grade (David Gesch): Board games

We are honored to celebrate Veterans Day together on Wednesday, November 11th. This is a special time for our school family to pause and thank the men and women who have served our country. If you or someone you love is a veteran, we would be so glad to have you join us.

Our students will be showing their gratitude through songs, words of thanks, and moments of honor for those who have given so much. It means a great deal to our kids to see the people behind the service, and we cannot wait to welcome you.

Please join us as we honor our veterans and celebrate the freedom they have protected. We'll share the time and details soon.

If you have a veteran you would like us to recognize, let us know. We would love to make sure no one is missed.

• RSVP forms will be located in the Church lobby and School lobby. Please drop off payment and forms to either Tammy or Natalie at the School Welcome Desk. (Forms will be sent home with the youngest and/or only child this week.

Sparkle for a cause! Join us for our "Shine Bright" Crew Car Wash Fundraiser, where every wash makes a difference. 50% of sales go directly back to the Legacy Team (PTL) at RCA. Funds support our PreK-8 classrooms and provide opportunities for fun, engaging activities so our students can SHINE BRIGHT!

All of October, you can purchase e-Washes for any Crew Carwash location. You can purchase a monthly package or single washes. All options are listed on our fundraising landing page. Feel free to share this opportunity with your family and friends! Thank you for supporting our school and helping us drive a positive change! This fundraiser will run the month of October only.

On Wednesday, November 11th, at 6 pm, members and friends of Redeemer Church and Redeemer Christian Academy will gather to pack Mission Quilts and School Kits.

We will send these to children and adults around the world.

This is a project of Lutheran World Relief (LWR). The information on the next few pages will help you better understand how you can make a quilt, buy a blanket (as long as it fits the guidelines described in the pages below), and/or assemble a School Kit, then bring it on (or before) Wednesday, November 11 our service project night at Wednesday Night Connect. Please read the instructions below before you start your quilt, or assemble your School Kit. You may also donate money toward these projects if you would prefer to support them in this way.

The deadline for financial donations is Sunday, November 1st. Please make a check out to Redeemer Lutheran Church. In the memo line write

(LWR Quilts and Kits).

Thank you for participating in this worthwhile cause!

In Christ,

Pastor Steve

Specific Instruction

Click Here for Details

Here is the live link: https://lwr.org/ai_file_subscribe/file/8487

December will show up in what feels like five minutes, and you will be standing in the driveway at 11 pm on Christmas Eve, wishing you had done something about the front door!

So let’s get ahead of it, and support RCA while we’re at it! This year’s Christmas Floral and Greens Fundraiser is with Gregor Farms, a local, family-owned nursery in Wayzata that has been around for 50 years. You can order poinsettias (6.5-inch for $18, 8-inch for $32), 24-inch Noble Fir wreaths for $40, and door swags for $28, with your choice of festive bows. A generous portion of every purchase goes back to RCA for general funds and classroom needs. They also make great gifts for teachers, neighbors, and grandparents!

Order forms are due back to school by November 10, with cash or a check made payable to RCA, and everything will be delivered on December 2. You can find the order form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1konYujLyAWNmlJiEBLTbYieMtsJJQOJu/view

Thank you for supporting our school and helping us start the holiday season with a little less stress and a lot more greenery!

It's time to order lunches for November. Please use the links below to order lunches for your student(s). Please submit all orders by Thursday, October 22nd at the latest.

Order your November lunches here.

Volunteer to SERVE lunch in November here.

Order Reminders & Tips:

• You do not need to submit an order form unless you are ordering a hot lunch.

• Check the order form & calendar for any dates that your student(s) should not order lunch. Accidental orders cannot be canceled once the order is sent to Premier.

• The email you enter on the form will receive an automated receipt of your responses. This email will come from "Forms Response Receipts"

Grades PreK-4 will take part in Noah’s Ark Day on the afternoon of Friday, October 30th. Grade 4 will be assisting the younger children. Each grade will complete a craft and science activity. We will review the story of Noah’s Ark and remember that God keeps His Promises! Children in these grades can dress up as an animal that day.

• Please contact Sarah Janda at sjanda@redeemerwayzata.org with questions

YEARBOOK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We’re looking for a few more parent volunteers to help us put together this year’s Redeemer yearbook! The best part? Most of the work can be done from home, on your own time! You don’t need to be a yearbook expert—we’ll have a few in-person get-togethers to walk you through the design program and get you ready to jump in.

Come help us capture the smiles, the silly moments, the big accomplishments, and all the little memories that make this school year special! No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and willingness to help!

Interested? Please contact Ms. Theis or Viktoria Anderson. We’d love to have you on our team!

Please reach out: wlaws@redeemerwayzata.org

• LEGO Club is a hands-on, creative club where students in grades K–5 can build, imagine, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks! Each week, students will take on a new building challenge designed to encourage creativity, perseverance, and out-of-the-box thinking. From building Bible scenes and minifigure worlds to towers, robots, and unique vehicles, each challenge gives students a chance to put their ideas into action. Students will also have the chance to play fun building games, share their creations, and earn awards for outstanding builds. We can’t wait to see what our builders create! Registration link: https://forms.gle/kQKK2w7cuX3Zxf1L8

• Coding Club is a hands-on, creative experience for students in grades 6–8 where coding meets LEGO building! Students will learn how to create and use code to bring LEGO builds to life, exploring how programming, problem-solving, and engineering work together. Through a variety of challenges and projects, students will experiment, troubleshoot, and develop their coding skills while designing builds that move, respond, and perform different tasks. Coding Club is a place to create, think critically, and discover just how much you can do with a little code and a lot of imagination! Registration link: https://forms.gle/kQKK2w7cuX3Zxf1L8

Volunteer Link- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C45AEAF2BA57-66332142-lego

Fall 2026 school photos are ready for families to view. Please use the link and event code below to view your student(s) photos. Please note that images are secured using the email address(es) provided in TADs. If you already have a Jostens account from prior years, simply log in and your student(s) images should be available.

School Name: REDEEMER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Event Code: FE52426

As you've heard, our formerly "Volunteer Hours", now known as "Investment Hours", are back! Please take some time to explore ways you and your family can get involved. We have a lot of amazing events coming up, such as Oktoberfest! We are still looking for some parents to help out with the booths and floats!

Each family is required to serve during the school year for a total of 20 hours or pay $250. At Redeemer, your participation is something we deeply value; please take the time to find opportunities that work well with your family and get signed up! Please fill out this Google Form once your given service hours have been completed.

Mrs. Ranwick is offering two different clubs this school year! One is the Sewing Circle, and the other is the Book Club. Please review each one below and contact her if your student is interested.

Flyers below: WISH book club Sept Sewing Circle

• Registration is Open

• Do you need after-school care? Our Extended School Care program (ESC) is now open! You can download all registration forms and information below. You can scan and email them to Natalie Blackwell at schoolsecretary@redeemerwayzata.org or drop them off at the Welcome Desk

Join other Redeemer Parents and Grandparents for coffee and breakfast treats on Wednesdays from 8:15 am to 8:45 am. This is a time to connect with other Redeemer parents/grandparents and build community. Stay for Chapel after, or head out for your day!

Upcoming Dates:

• Nov 4

• Dec 16

• Jan 6

• Feb 3

• Mar 3

• Apr 7

• May 5

As the school year starts, so do our sports! Please check out the 7th- and 8th-grade volleyball and cross-country schedule for September and October. One of the ways we can invest in our community is by cheering each other on in whatever we are doing. So, come cheer on our teams as they have an amazing year!

Please use this link to access the Parent Resources tab on our website, which includes the School Calendar, 26/27 Supply List, and Contact List.

https://redeemerchristianacademy.org/parent-resources/

Parents in Prayer is a ministry where parents come together to pray for the school, staff, students, and families of RCA. Opportunities arise to bless, serve, and meet the needs of those in the RCA community. We hold prayer meetings monthly on Friday mornings from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in Jan's Corner of the Church Sanctuary.

No RSVP needed; we'd love to have you!

2026 Dates:

• Friday, November 6

• Friday, December 11

RCA Moms Christina Ridgeway and McKenzie Kramer organize Parents in Prayer. Connect with us on GroupMe. Please contact us anytime with prayer requests or questions.

Link to GroupMe: https://web.groupme.com/join_group/95663213/RiKDuUZy