Sunday, March 22, 2026

Parent Connection #29 23 March 2026

 Chapel Service

School families are invited to join us for our AFTERNOON school chapel service this Wednesday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. Parents, family and friends are always welcome! This year’s chapel offering is supporting our synod’s ministry work in the country of Australia. Please pray for this ministry and the people it serves.


Wednesday is School T-Shirt Day

We ask that all of our students wear their beige “SOAR” school theme t-shirts on Wednesday, March 25.


Michigan Lutheran Seminary Concert

The Michigan Lutheran Seminary Concert Choir will be visiting Zion on Friday, March 27. They will be performing a mini-concert for the school at 10 a.m., which will include participation by our Zion students. Our school family is invited to attend. Then at 6:30 p.m. the choir will be performing a full evening concert in the church sanctuary. Students of Zion are invited to attend and participate in their song with the choir.

Michigan Lutheran Seminary is one of our church body’s prep schools for grades 9-12. For more information on MLS and its program, please visit https://www.mlsem.org/ .


Optional Third Quarter Parent-Teacher Consultations

We invite our Zion parents to meet to discuss their child’s 3rd quarter report in a parent-teacher consultation during the week of March 24-26. These are not required meetings, but we encourage our school families to make the most of this opportunity as we move into our final quarter of school. Appointments will be available March 24-26,  after school and in the evenings. 

Kindergarten through 8th Grade parents, please make an appointment with your child's teacher through our Sign-Up Genius page at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B45ABA82FA0F58-62972848-3rdquarter . APPOINTMENTS SHOULD BE MADE THROUGH OUR SIGN-UP GENIUS PAGE BY MONDAY MARCH 23.

Preschool parents are asked to make arrangements directly with Mrs. Dorow if you would like a consultation time. 

If you are not able to make one of these appointment times but wish to meet, please make other arrangements with your child’s classroom teacher. Please contact Mr. Schneck if you have any questions. Thank you!

3rd Quarter Report Cards will be sent home Friday, March 27. 


Mother-Daughter Tea  - Sunday, April 19

On April 19 is our annual Zion Mother-Daughter Tea. RSVP slips need to be returned to the church/school office by Friday, April 17. RSVP forms and information are on the table in the school entrance. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Freiny.


MLCS Bookmobile

The Monroe County Library System Bookmobile will be making its monthly visit Thursday, March 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Bookmobile visits once per month to allow our students to check out selections from the Monroe County Library. Students will need a valid MCLS library card to check out books from the Bookmobile if they wish. Students are asked to please remember to bring your library card if you wish to check out books.


Diaper Drive

This is the final week! Zion is conducting a “Diaper Drive” for the Redford Pregnancy Counseling Center until March 29. If you wish to donate diapers, wipes, and other baby essentials, they can be dropped off on the table in the church entrance. If you have any questions or are wondering about items to donate, please contact Deanna Schneck at 907-230-6715. Thanks!


Hot Lunch - this week

Monday, March 23 - Pancakes

Wednesday, March 25 - Nacho Bar

Friday, March 27 - Pizza


Warrior Oasis

The Zion Upper Grades “Warrior Oasis” are selling milk and juice options for lunches to students daily.  Students in grades K-8 wanting to purchase milk or juice for lunch can do so across from the school library at the start of lunch hour, 11:45 to 11:55 a.m.

Drink items available:      Horizon Organic Whole Milk $1.50 or Quik Chocolate Milk $1.25      

Orange Juice (bottle) $1.00  Juicy Juice Boxes $0.50 (Apple, Fruit Punch, Grape, Berry)         

Purchases are cash only. Profits will go towards the upper grade field trip fund.


Coffee with Friends!

The Warrior Oasis Cafe is open on TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. After dropping off the kiddos, come enjoy a great cup of coffee or hot tea with fellow parents and friends before heading out for the day, or grab a cup to go. Coffee will be self-serve on Tuesdays and served in the gym on Fridays. Coffee is served starting at 7:45 a.m.  Cost is a free-will donation to the 7th-8th Field Trip Fund.



On the calendar this week…


Monday, March 23 - Hot Lunch - Pancakes


Tuesday, March 24 - Warrior Oasis Cafe (self-serve) in school hallway     7:45-8:15 a.m.

Optional Parent-Teacher Consultations (afternoon and evening)


Wednesday, March 25 - Hot Lunch - Nacho Bar

School Chapel Service     2:30 p.m.

Optional Parent-Teacher Consultations (afternoon and evening)

Lenten Supper- Spaghetti    5:30 p.m.

Lenten Worship at Zion     7:00 p.m.


Thursday, March 26 - MCLS Bookmobile visits 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Optional Parent-Teacher Consultations (afternoon and evening)


Friday, March 27 - Hot Lunch - Nacho Bar

Warrior Oasis Coffee available in the gym      7:45-8:15 p.m.

Michigan Lutheran Seminary Mini-Concert     10 a.m.

MICHIGAN LUTHERAN SEMINARY CONCERT CHOIR

FULL CONCERT     6:30 p.m.


Sunday, March 29 - Worship at Zion   9 a.m.

Sunday School and Bible Class   10:15 a.m.

ZION FRIENDS IN FAITH BAKE SALE After the service

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Parent Connection #28 15 March 2026

 MLS Children’s Theatre Visit

On Monday, March 16, we will be hosting the Michigan Lutheran Seminary’s Children’s Theatre for their presentation of The Enchanted Bookshop in our Zion gymnasium at 10:30 a.m. Joining us will be students from St. Stephen, Adrian and St. Paul’s, Livonia. Parents are welcome to join us for this presentation!


Chapel Service

School families are invited to join us for our morning school chapel service this Wednesday, March 18 at 8:05 a.m. Parents, family and friends are always welcome! This year’s chapel offering is supporting our synod’s ministry work in the country of Australia. Please pray for this ministry and the people it serves.


Christian Education Association (CEA) Meeting Wednesday, March 18

The Zion CEA meets this Wednesday, March 18 at 3:10 p.m. The agenda will include spring activities. All Preschool through Grade 8 parents are invited and encouraged to attend.


Early Dismissal - Friday, March 20

There will be EARLY DISMISSAL on Friday, March 20 for teacher in-service as it is the end of our 3rd Quarter of the school year. Classes will dismiss at 11 a.m.


Optional Third Quarter Parent-Teacher Consultations

Our 3rd Quarter of the school year ends on Friday, March 20. We invite our Zion parents to meet to discuss their child’s 3rd quarter report in a parent-teacher consultation during the week of March 24-26. These are not required meetings, but we encourage our school families to make the most of this opportunity as we move into our final quarter of school. Appointments will be available March 24-26,  after school and in the evenings. 

Kindergarten through 8th Grade parents, please make an appointment with your child's teacher through our Sign-Up Genius page at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B45ABA82FA0F58-62972848-3rdquarter

Preschool parents are asked to make arrangements directly with Mrs. Dorow if you would like a consultation time. 

If you are not able to make one of these appointment times but wish to meet, please make other arrangements with your child’s classroom teacher. Please contact Mr. Schneck if you have any questions. Thank you!


Parent Conversations

Attached to the email and hard copy newsletters is another article from Parent Conversations

This week’s article: What Bible Passages Do You Turn To Most As a Parent?

Parent Conversations  from  Forward in Christ magazine, offers articles on topics important to parents, written from a Christian perspective. If you are interested in viewing all of the articles available, please visit https://forwardinchrist.net/parents/ .


Mother-Daughter Tea  - Sunday, April 19

On April 19 is our annual Zion Mother-Daughter Tea. Please see the flyer and RSVP slip attached to this newsletter. RSVP slips need to be returned to the church/school office by Friday, April 17. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Freiny.


Diaper Drive

Zion is conducting a “Diaper Drive” for the Redford Pregnancy Counseling Center until March 29. If you wish to donate diapers, wipes, and other baby essentials, they can be dropped off on the table in the church entrance. If you have any questions or are wondering about items to donate, please contact Deanna Schneck at 907-230-6715. Thanks!


Hot Lunch - this week

Monday, March 16 - Mostaccioli

Wednesday, March 18 - Cheeseburgers


Warrior Oasis

The Zion Upper Grades “Warrior Oasis” are selling milk and juice options for lunches to students daily.  Students in grades K-8 wanting to purchase milk or juice for lunch can do so across from the school library at the start of lunch hour, 11:45 to 11:55 a.m.

Drink items available:      Horizon Organic Whole Milk $1.50 or Quik Chocolate Milk $1.25      

Orange Juice (bottle) $1.00  Juicy Juice Boxes $0.50 (Apple, Fruit Punch, Grape, Berry)         

Purchases are cash only. Profits will go towards the upper grade field trip fund.


Coffee with Friends!

The Warrior Oasis Cafe is open on TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. After dropping off the kiddos, come enjoy a great cup of coffee or hot tea with fellow parents and friends before heading out for the day, or grab a cup to go. Coffee will be self-serve on Tuesdays and served in the gym on Fridays. Coffee is served starting at 7:45 a.m.  Cost is a free-will donation to the 7th-8th Field Trip Fund.


On the calendar this week…


Monday, March 16 - Hot Lunch - Mostaccioli

MLS Children’s Theater Presentation “The Enchanted Bookshop”   10:30 a.m.


Tuesday, March 17 - Warrior Oasis Cafe (self-serve) in school hallway     7:45-8:15 a.m.


Wednesday, March 18 - Hot Lunch - Cheeseburgers

School Chapel Service     8:05 a.m.

Zion CEA meeting     3:10 p.m.

Lenten Supper- Bring your favorite salad     5:30 p.m.

Lenten Worship at Zion     7:00 p.m.


Friday, March 20 -         Warrior Oasis Coffee available in the gym      7:45-8:15 p.m.

                End of 3rd Quarter     Early Dismissal     11 a.m.


Sunday, March 22 - Worship at Zion   9 a.m.

Sunday School and Bible Class   10:15 a.m.


Monday, March 9, 2026

Parent Connection #27 9 March 2026

 Thank you!

  • To our Handchimes B students and the students of grades K-8 for their music in our Sunday worship.

  • To all those who helped out and participated in our Zion Fine Arts Fair on Sunday.

Thank you for being a blessing to us!


St. Jude’s Penny Drive results

Thank you to all who donated to our Penny Drive for St. Judes! The classroom with the most positive points (pennies vs. silver) was Preschool with a score of +$4.64. In total we collected 7,699 pennies and $405.55 in other coins, for a grand total of $484.39 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital families.


Chapel Service

School families are invited to join us for our morning school chapel service this Wednesday, March 11 at 8:05 a.m. Parents, family and friends are always welcome! This year’s chapel offering is supporting our synod’s ministry work in the country of Australia. Please pray for this ministry and the people it serves.


Sports - Co-Ed Basketball, Cheer and Pee Wee Poms

Congratulations to our A team who took second place in the HCA Tournament on Saturday. We are proud of you!

Thanks to all the players, cheerleaders and poms for a great season! For those with school uniforms, please return them CLEANED to Mr. Roth this week.


Parent Conversations

Attached to the email and hard copy newsletters is another article from Parent Conversations

This week’s article: What Should Christian Parents Teach Their Children About Gender?

Parent Conversations  from  Forward in Christ magazine, offers articles on topics important to parents, written from a Christian perspective. If you are interested in viewing all of the articles available, please visit https://forwardinchrist.net/parents/ .


Diaper Drive

Zion is conducting a “Diaper Drive” for the Redford Pregnancy Counseling Center until March 29. If you wish to donate, diapers, wipes, and other baby essentials, they can be dropped off on the table in the church entrance. If you have any questions or are wondering about items to donate, please contact Deanna Schneck at 907-230-6715. Thanks!


Hot Lunch - this week

Wednesday, March 11 - Corn Dogs

Friday, March 13 - Pizza


Warrior Oasis

The Zion Upper Grades “Warrior Oasis” are selling milk and juice options for lunches to students daily.  Students in grades K-8 wanting to purchase milk or juice for lunch can do so across from the school library at the start of lunch hour, 11:45 to 11:55 a.m.

Drink items available:      Horizon Organic Whole Milk $1.50 or Quik Chocolate Milk $1.25      

Orange Juice (bottle) $1.00  Juicy Juice Boxes $0.50 (Apple, Fruit Punch, Grape, Berry)         

Purchases are cash only. Profits will go towards the upper grade field trip fund.


Coffee with Friends!

The Warrior Oasis Cafe is open on TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. After dropping off the kiddos, come enjoy a great cup of coffee or hot tea with fellow parents and friends before heading out for the day, or grab a cup to go. Coffee will be self-serve on Tuesdays and served in the gym on Fridays. Coffee is served starting at 7:45 a.m.  Cost is a free-will donation to the 7th-8th Field Trip Fund.


On the calendar this week…


Monday, March 9 - No School Classes


Tuesday, March 10 - School classes resume 8:00 a.m

                Warrior Oasis Cafe (self-serve) in school hallway     7:45-8:15 a.m.


Wednesday, March 11 - Hot Lunch - Corn Dogs

                                            School Chapel Service     8:05 a.m.

Lenten Supper     5:30 p.m.

Lenten Worship at Zion     7:00 p.m.


Friday, March 13 - Warrior Oasis Coffee available in the gym      7:45-8:15 p.m.

                Hot Lunch - Pizza


Sunday, March 15 - Worship at Zion   9 a.m.

Sunday School and Bible Class   10:15 a.m.

Jesus Cares Special Needs Service     1 p.m.


Parent Connection #29 23 March 2026

  Chapel Service School families are invited to join us for our AFTERNOON school chapel service this Wednesday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. Parent...