Singing Schedule:
Grades 5-6 chimes–December 7 10:00 am
Children’s Choir/Sr. Choir will be adorning the Advent Song Service–December 14, 10 am

Special worship opportunity this week:
On Wednesday, December 3, 7:00, there is a joint Advent service being held at Good Shepherd.  We look forward to seeing you all there as we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the Christchild.

PURSUE t-shirt order:
Parents, a number of weeks ago an order form was sent home to order your very own “Pursue” t-shirt.  A few have placed orders, but we found out this weekend that we need a minimum order of 12.  The shirts are $12.00 per shirt (Adult Small-Adult XL), $14.00 (Adult XXL), $15.00 (Adult 3XL).  If you are interested, please send money and a note to school in an envelope so we can get the shirts ordered.  Please have orders to school no later than December 10.

Mission offering:
We are collecting offerings for WELS World Mission: Australia.  This past week’s collection was $39.85.  We have collected $395.90 of our $500.00 goal so far.  This is 79.1% of our goal.  Let us now continue to press on toward our goal and see by how much we can surpass it now.  Please look for envelopes to come home with children and encourage faithful giving to the missions throughout the year.  There are 3 mission collection opportunities left for this mission.

Free-will Offering December 14th:
The 7th and 8th grade students are preparing for a meaningful and educational trip to Washington D.C. in April 2026. This experience will provide our students with a chance to learn about our nation’s history and grow in their faith.  Please consider helping to make this trip accessible for our students. Your generous donation will help cover travel and lodging. Students will be collecting a free-will offering before and after church services on Sunday, December 14th at St. Stephen’s.

Cookie Help:
The PTS is planning a cookie decorating session on December 6 and is in need of cookies to decorate.  If you are willing to bake some sugar cookies and deliver them to school, please sign up here.  UNDECORATED Cookies should be delivered any time Friday, December 5, or before 9:00 a.m. Saturday December 6.

Weather announcement:
If inclement weather arises and school is closed or delayed, a text alert and email alert will be sent out between 5:45 and 6:00 the morning of the event.  Also, notices will be posted on WKOW, DailyDodge.com, and the church/school Facebook page.  

Call News:
Mrs. Jennifer Schopper was called to be our fourth grade teacher next year.   Mrs. Schopper currently serves at Bethlehem Lutheran School in Menomonee Falls, WI and looks forward to learning about the ministry at St. Stephen’s and where she can best use their abilities in the kingdom of the Lord.

Food Drive:
Thank you to everyone who donated food for the food drive this year.  The blessings that we share with others are a true picture of the blessings the Lord shares with us.

Beaver Dam Christmas Parade:
All church and school families of St. Stephen’s are invited to walk in this year’s parade on Saturday, December 6th. Young, old, and in between are encouraged to represent our church and school by handing out flyers and candy during the parade. We ask that school-aged students be accompanied by an adult. Stay tuned to Facebook and Fast Direct emails for information on our spot in the line-up as we get closer to this event. We ask that people arrive by 4:30 pm for the 5 pm parade. We look forward to seeing you there!!!!

Speaking of candy, donations are needed for the parade.  Please send candy with your child to Mrs. Cooper’s classroom. Thanks so much!!

Jump Rope Contest 2025:
Here are the results from the Jump Rope Contest held on Tuesday.  Thank you to everyone who participated and attended this event.  It is a great amount of fun to watch the eyes light up as the winners are announced.

Upcoming Events:

December 1–Boys Basketball practice 3:30-5:00
December 2–Girls Basketball practice 3:30-5:00
December 3–Boys Basketball practice 3:30-5:00
December 3–Joint Advent Service at Good Shepherd 7:00
December 4–Girls Basketball practice 3:30-5:00
December 5–Basketball games @ St. Paul’s Fort Atkinson (B-Boys 5:00, 5th-8th grade girls 6:00)
December 6–B-team girls and boys basketball tip off games at LLHS (times TBD)

St. Stephen’s School Mission:
St. Stephen’s Lutheran School will offer a Christ-centered education to all students. We will instruct them in the Word of God, educate them in secular subjects, train them to become responsible citizens in our community, and prepare them for their eternal victory in heaven when they die. We will do this by holding Jesus and his love before them each day by appropriately using law and gospel as we instruct and discipline.   

Please remember that if you need assistance with anything that you can reach out to the teachers and leaders of St. Stephen’s.  You can also find answers to some questions on the website: www.ssbdwels.com