NLSW

National Lutheran Schools Week – Family Information

Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School

January 21, 2026

National Lutheran Schools Week

January 26–30

We are excited to celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week at Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School and Little Blessings Preschool! This special week is a time to give thanks for Lutheran education and to celebrate our school through worship, music, service, and community. Below you will find details for the students in K-8; Miss Libby will be sharing specific details for the preschoolers connected to our week-long fun.

ALL WEEK LONG (January 26–30), students may participate in a Penny War fundraiser.

🪙 Penny Wars – All Week

  • Students may bring in coins or bills throughout the week to support one of the organizations we serve through chapel offerings or another local community group.

  • Pennies and bills count as positive points for the class jar they are placed in.

  • Silver coins (nickels, dimes, quarters, etc.) count as negative points for the class jar they are placed in.

  • Students may choose which class jar to donate to—sometimes that means helping their own class, and sometimes it means playfully sabotaging another class (often a sibling’s class or the current leader!).

  • Daily point totals will be shared, so classes can see how the standings change throughout the week.

  • The winning grade(s) will work with Mr. Wellmann to help decide how the raised funds will be shared.

  • Classes that participate and/or donate the most may earn daily surprise rewards, such as:

    • Special treats

    • Extra recess

    • Movie days

    • Other fun surprises

This is an optional, lighthearted way for students to practice generosity and enjoy some friendly competition during National Lutheran Schools Week.

penny wars

Below is an overview of what families can expect throughout the rest of the week. More reminders will be shared as the week approaches.

Monday, January 26 – Joyful Noise in Praise

🎶 CUNE Handbell Concert

  • 2:00 PM – Student Concert (Emmanuel Sanctuary)

    • Students will attend during the school day and will sit with their chapel buddies.

    • This concert will also include teaching about handbells and music for our students.

  • 6:30 PM – Evening Concert (Emmanuel Sanctuary)

    • Families and friends are invited to attend this full concert presentation.

handbells

👕 Dress-Up Day: Earth and All Stars Day

Students are invited to dress as something mentioned in the hymn “Earth and All Stars” (LSB 817).

Examples include:

  • Stars or planets

  • Rain or snow

  • Flowers or trees

  • Trumpets or musical themes

  • Builders

  • Athletes

Be creative! (No special purchases required.) *Look for more details soon!

Tuesday, January 27 – Joyful Noise in Worship

🎳 K–8 Bowling Trip

All students will attend a bowling outing during the school day. Please make sure students are wearing socks and know their shoe size. (You may write it on their hand if you think they'll forget or put it on a sticker to wear).

Kindergarten–4th Grade: 8:30–10:30 AM

5th–8th Grade: 12:30–2:30 PM

👕 Dress-Up Day: Chapel Buddy Color Day

Students should wear a color that represents their chapel buddy group:

  • Kindergarten & 7th Grade – Red or Orange

  • 1st & 4th Grade – Yellow or Green

  • 2nd & 5th Grade – Blue or Purple

  • 3rd & 6th Grade– Black or White

  • 8th Grade – Any color

Wednesday, January 28 – Joyful Noise in Service

⛪ Chapel with Pastor Mike

  • Includes a special presentation following chapel.

👕 Dress-Up Day: Servants Day

Students may dress as:

  • A person from the Bible who served God through words and actions OR

  • Someone who serves others through their job (teacher, police officer, healthcare worker, restaurant worker, etc.)

This is meant to be simple and thoughtful—no elaborate costumes needed.

Thursday, January 29 – Joyful Noise in Community

🎉 School Assembly at 9:00am

👕 Dress-Up Day: Spirit Day

Wear blue and white or your favorite school shirt to show your school spirit. Go Saints!

Friday, January 30 – Joyful Noise in Christ Alone

🎬 Classroom Movie Celebrations

  • Each class will enjoy a movie together.

  • Popcorn will be provided by the school.

👕 Dress-Up Day: Cozy Day

Students may wear:

  • Pajamas

  • Slippers

  • Blankets or stuffed animals

Please remember to bring regular shoes for recess and other activities.

We look forward to a joyful week of celebration, worship, service, and fun! Thank you for supporting National Lutheran Schools Week at Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School and Little Blessings Preschool.