Parent Connection #36 18 May 2025

 THANK YOU!

• Thank you from our school staff for the cards, gifts and meals provided during Teacher Appreciation Week. They were much appreciated! Thank you for being a blessing to us!

• Thank you to Meg Ortiz and her team, who again put in a year’s worth of effort to put together our school yearbook! You are very much appreciated!

• To those who helped organize, run, and those who participated in our Pre-Summer Pinewood Derby on Saturday. Special thanks to Jake Burke, Rich Heusman and Ray Chandonnet for their generous donation of our new aluminum track!

We are planning for the 2026-2027 school year

Next year’s planned theme is  REDEEMED - RESTORED - FORGIVEN, based on Psalm 130:7 - “...Put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.”

HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR CHILD’S ENROLLMENT FOR THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR? We have waiting lists for several classrooms, and we expect new students in a number of grades, so we need parents of returning students to complete registration immediately if they have not already done so. Please log in to your FACTS account and complete your child’s registration as soon as possible. Please contact Mr. Schneck or the church/school office if you have any questions.

Chapel Service

School families are invited to join us for our final morning school chapel service on Wednesday, May 20  at 8:05 a.m. Parents, family and friends are welcome! This will be the last opportunity for students to bring chapel offerings in support of WELS mission work in Australia.  Thank you for your support of this ministry throughout the year, and please remember this ministry and the children it serves in your prayers.

Following our chapel service, we will be presenting athletics and activities certificates to students who participated in sports, music, or forensics this school year.

Hot Lunches this week…

Monday, May 18 - Steak Tacos

Wednesday, May 20 - SCHOOL PICNIC

End of School Year Picnic and Preschool Graduation - Wednesday, May 20

Following chapel and prior to preschool graduation, the students in grades K-8 will receive their school yearbooks and have the opportunity to have them signed.

Our school family is invited to join us for our Preschool graduation on Wednesday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m.  Following the preschool graduation service we will have our school picnic at 11a.m. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.

Following the Picnic all are invited for a School Family Skating Party at Dixie Skateland from 2-4 p.m.

8th Grade Graduation

On Thursday, May 21 we will hold our 8th Grade Graduation Service at 2 p.m. The students of grades K-7 students will be singing and participating in this service. There will be refreshments and a program following which will include our Kindergarten graduation. We congratulate our six graduates and wish them God’s blessings as they continue in their education and their walk of faith.

Last Day of School Classes on Friday May 22

Friday, May 22 is the final day of school for our 4th Quarter and our school year. Friday will be a clean-up day for students in grades 3-8 with student dismissal at 10 a.m.Thank you, Zion students and families, for a great year!

Final student reports will be available for pick-up at the school on or after Sunday, May 31. Reports not picked up by Wednesday, June 3 will be mailed to families.

Coffee with Friends

There will be Warrior Oasis Coffee self-serve available on Tuesday and Friday. Thank you for supporting the upper grades’ Warrior Oasis Cafe this year!

On the calendar this week…

Monday, May 18 - 

Hot Lunch - Steak Tacos

Tuesday, May 19 -

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

Grade 3-8 Bowling outing 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20 -

School Chapel Service     8:05 a.m.

Preschool Graduation Service     10:30 a.m.

SCHOOL PICNIC     11am

Classes dismissed 12:30 p.m.

Zion Family Skating Party 2-4 p.m.

Midweek Worship at Zion     7 p.m.

Thursday, May 21- 

8th Grade Graduation Service     2 p.m.

Kindergarten Graduation, Program and Refreshments following

Friday, May 22 -

End of 4th Quarter     CLEAN-UP DAY (grades 3-8 only)

Classes dismiss at 10 a.m.

Schnecks’ Farewell Potluck Picnic   6 p.m.

Sunday, May 25 -

Worship at Zion     9a.m.

And coming up…

Zion Rummage Sale - Friday and Saturday, May 29-30   8 a.m.-4 p.m. (See the attached flyer for details.)

Fun with Friends Summer Playgroup - June 16, July 21, and August 4 (See the attached flyer for details.)

Parent Connection #35 11 May 2026

 No School Classes Wednesday, May 13

There are no school classes this Wednesday, May 13. Students from grades 3-8 will be participating in the SMLAL Track Meet at Hope Christian Academy, Westland. Students who are competing in running events should be at Hope Christian by 8:30 a.m.  The track meet starts at 9 a.m. Go Warriors!

Last Zion Library Day

Our last library day to check out books was last Wednesday. Any books checked out from the Zion library should be returned immediately. Any students who have books checked out from the MCLS Bookmobile should bring them into school and turn them in to their teacher by Tuesday, May 12.

Zion Pinewood Derby Summer Invitational

There is still time to enter this Saturday’s Pinewood Derby! We are kicking off the summer with another Pinewood Derby Day! We have a brand new aluminum track and electronic start and finish gates that we are excited to try out, graciously donated by Race Committee members Jake Burke, Rich Heusman, and Ray Chandonnet. (Thank you, gentlemen, for your generosity!) See  the flyer for sign-up information, details and race rules.

We again have car kits available for $5 each. We are also allowing cars that have raced in previous derbies for this competition. If you don't have time to make a new car, dust off that previous winner, soup it up, and bring it to the derby race on May 16! We will also need volunteers to serve as race officials and hosts. Please contact Bryan Schneck if you have any questions, wish to purchase car kits, or are able to help out on race day. Let's Go Racing!

Hot Lunch - this week

Monday, May 11 - Sloppy Joes

Friday, May 15 - Pizza

End of School Year Picnic and Graduation

A reminder of the activities and graduation coming up towards the end of May. This year we will again hand out our student awards and certificates following our final 8 a.m. chapel service on Wednesday, May 20. That day will also include our Preschool Graduation at 10:30 a.m. and our school picnic at 11a.m. Following the Picnic all are invited for a School Family Skating Party at Dixie Skateland from 2-4 p.m.

On Thursday, May 21 we will hold our 8th Grade Graduation Service at 2 p.m., with refreshments and Kindergarten graduation following.

On the Calendar…

Monday, May 11 - Hot Lunch - Sloppy Joes

Tuesday, May 12 - Warrior Oasis Cafe   7:45-8:15 a.m.

Tuesday Worship at Zion   1:30 p.m.

Grade 6-8 Rocket Launch Field Trip

Wednesday, May 13 - NO SCHOOL CLASSES

SMLAL Track Meet at Hope Christian Academy, Westland

Evening Worship at Zion   7 p.m.

Friday, May 15 - Warrior Oasis Cafe   7:45-8:15 a.m.

Hot Lunch - Pizza

Saturday, May 16 - Pinewood Derby Summer Invitational 12-3 p.m.  

Sunday, May 10 - Sunday Worship at Zion   9 a.m.

Zion Confirmation Service

Jesus Cares Special Needs Worship   1 p.m.

Parent Connection #34 4 May 2026

 Chapel Service

School families are invited to join us for our monthly morning  school chapel service this Wednesday, May 6 at 8:05 a.m. before our field trip. Parents, family and friends are always welcome!

School Family Field Trip - Toledo Mud Hens Education Day

Our school family field trip to the Toledo Mud Hens game is this Wednesday, May 6. We will have our morning chapel service at 8:05 a.m. and then depart for the game. The gates open at 9:00 a.m. and the game begins at 11:05 a.m. There will be some educational activities going on around the park prior to the game. Students are asked to wear either their “SOAR” school shirts, ZLS gear or if they wish, they can wear Mud Hens gear. It is expected to be cool and possibly rainy, so please dress for the weather! Please note that no food is allowed to be brought in from outside of the park. Our seats are behind the Mud Hens dugout, section 106.

PARENTS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE COME IN TO THE SCHOOL BUILDING ON MONDAY BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL TO COLLECT THEIR FAMILY’S TICKETS IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.

Last Zion Library Day

Our last library day to check out books was last Wednesday. Any books checked out from the Zion library should be returned by Wednesday, May 6. We again thank Librarian Deb Hill for her volunteer help organizing and maintaining the library. We thank her junior student staff as well.

Zion Spring Fling Variety Show - Friday, May 8

The Zion students will be presenting their Spring Fling Variety Show on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. Family and friends are invited to join us in celebrating our students and our nation’s upcoming 250th with music and fun! Students should be at Zion at 6:30 p.m. to prepare for the show.

We will have a dress rehearsal performance at 1:30 p.m. Those who cannot attend the evening performance are welcome to attend our dress rehearsal.

Zion Pinewood Derby Summer Invitational

We are kicking off the summer with another Pinewood Derby Day! We have a brand new aluminum track and electronic start and finish gates that we are excited to try out, graciously donated by several Zion member race fans!

Never participated in a pinewood derby? We would love to have your family join the fun.

We again have car kits available for $5 each, and will have a workshop day in the Schneck's garage for those needing tools to cut out and shape their cars. We are also allowing cars that have raced in previous derbies for this competition! If you don't have time to make a new car, dust off that previous winner, soup it up, and bring it to the derby race on May 16! If you want to recheck weight or have a few repairs to do, bring it by for a pre-race inspection to the workshop on May 9.

We will also need volunteers to serve as race officials and hosts. Please contact Bryan Schneck if you have any questions, wish to purchase car kits, or are able to help out on race day.

Let's Go Racing!

Hot Lunch - this week

Monday, May 4 - Spaghetti

Friday, May 8 - Pizza

End of School Year Picnic and Graduation

A reminder of the activities and graduation coming up towards the end of May. This year we will again hand out our student awards and certificates following our final 8 a.m. chapel service on Wednesday, May 20. That day will also include our Preschool Graduation at 10:30 a.m. and our school picnic at 11a.m. Following the Picnic all are invited for a School Family Skating Party at Dixie Skateland from 2-4 p.m.

On Thursday, May 21 we will hold our 8th Grade Graduation Service at 2p.m., with refreshments and Kindergarten graduation following.

It’s tick season!

We have spotted a tick or two in our school yard in the last few weeks. Please keep an eye out and take the opportunity to check your kiddos from time to time, especially if they like to play in the grass!

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 (variety of flavors)  $0.50 

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…

Monday, May 4 - Hot Lunch - Spaghetti

Tuesday, May 5 - Warrior Oasis Cafe   7:45-8:15 a.m.

Wednesday, May 6 - School Chapel Service   8:05 a.m.

MUD HENS FAMILY FIELD TRIP

Evening Worship at Zion   7 p.m.

Thursday, May 7 - End-of-Year Pep Rally   2:30 p.m.

Friday, May 8 - Warrior Oasis Cafe   7:45-8:15 a.m.

Hot Lunch - Pizza

ZION SPRING FLING - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, 

AMERICA!

Dress Rehearsal  1:30 p.m.

Performance   7 p.m.

Saturday, May 9 - Pinewood Derby Workshop - Schnecks’ Garage   

9 a.m.-noon

Sunday, May 10 - Sunday Worship at Zion   9 a.m.

Confirmation Examination 

in 10:15 Adult Bible Class

Parent Commection #33 27 April 2026

 Congratulations to our SMLAL Fine Arts Fair students!

Zion students made a great showing in competition with our area WELS schools at the SMLAL Fine Arts Fair at Hope Christian Academy on Saturday,  including:

First Place - Jonah B. and Second Place - JJ B. in Forensics - Dramatic Reading Grades 5-6

First Place and Best of Fair - Ezekiel S. - Dramatic Reading Grades 7-8

First Place - Kinsey C. and Second Place - Phoebe K. in Forensics - Poetry Grades 7-8

First Place - Phoebe K.   Grade 7-8 Spelling Bee

Second Place - Enna S.   Grade 5-6 Spelling Bee

We also had Best-in-Grade Art Awards for Avery P. and Beni C.

Our Academic Bowl team had the top score going into the final, but lost their lead on the Final Jeopardy.

We are proud of all of our Zion student competitors! Well done!

CEA Meeting

We changed our CEA meeting date due to a scheduling conflict, so our CEA meeting will be TUESDAY, April 28 at 3:10 p.m. All preschool and K-8 parents are invited and encouraged to attend. On the agenda are end-of-year and summer activities.

Chapel Service

School families are invited to join us for our monthly AFTERNOON school chapel service this Wednesday, April 29 at 2:30 p.m. Parents, family and friends are always welcome!

Piano Recital

Zion piano students will be presenting their end-of-year recital on Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. The Zion family is invited to come and enjoy their performances.

Sports - Track

Students in grades 3-8 have been gearing up during recesses for the track season. The first meet is the Ohio Schools Meet in Ada, Ohio this Friday, May 1. Some students from grades 3-8 are participating in this meet. Mr. Roth has already shared information with the families of participating students via email. Please contact him if you have any questions.

Note: There will be regular school classes on Friday for those students not attending the meet.

Office Administrator’s Day - Wednesday, April 29

Please join us in thanking Mrs. Vanisacker and those who assist her for all she does to help keep our school running smoothly! Take an opportunity to show appreciation and wish her well this week!

Teacher Appreciation Week - May 4-8

Join us next week in showing our appreciation to our school staff!

End of School Year Picnic and Graduation

Just a reminder of the activities and graduation coming up towards the end of May. This year we will again hand out our student awards and certificates following our final 8 a.m. chapel service on Wednesday, May 20. That day will also include our Preschool Graduation at 10:30 a.m. and our school picnic at 11a.m. Following the Picnic all are invited for a School Family Skating Party at Dixie Skateland from 2-4 p.m.

On Thursday, May 21 we will hold our 8th Grade Graduation Service at 2p.m., with refreshments and Kindergarten graduation following. Please note these events on your calendar.

Mudhens Tickets will be available Wednesday, April 29

Please stop in to the office or see Mr. Schneck to pick up your tickets and hot dog vouchers on Wednesday or after for our school outing next Wednesday, May 6.

Zion Spring Fling Variety Show - Friday, May 8

The Zion students will be presenting their Spring Fling Variety Show on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. Family and friends are invited to join us in celebrating our students and our nation’s upcoming 250th with music and fun.

Driveway dropoff at circle drive after 8 a.m

Please note that if you are late dropping off students at Zion you are asked to please use the Cole Road circle drive entrance (door D) near the church school office.

Hot Lunch - this week

Monday, April 27 - Chili or Chicken Chili

Wednesday, April 29 - Hot Dogs

Friday, May 1 - Pizza

The sign-up for MAY HOT LUNCH is available. Please fill out the attached form to indicate your Zion student's desired hot lunches for MAY. Please complete the form by Wednesday, April 29. You will need to fill out one form for each of the students in your family.

You may access the sign-up form at  https://forms.gle/7QYYx1dRmJTssFTU7

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 (variety of flavors)  $0.50 

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…

Monday, April 27 - Hot Lunch - Chili or Chicken Chili

Tuesday, April 28 - Warrior Oasis Cafe   7:45-8:15 a.m.

CEA Meeting     3:10 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29 - Hot Lunch - Hot Dogs

SCHOOL THEME T-SHIRT DAY

School Chapel Service   2:30 p.m.

Evening Worship at Zion   7 p.m.

Thursday, April 30 - Student Piano Recital   5:30 p.m.

Friday, May 1 - Warrior Oasis Cafe   7:45-8:15 a.m.

Hot Lunch - Pizza

Ohio Track Meet

Sunday, May 3 - Sunday Worship at Zion   9 a.m.

MOTHER-SON BOWLING    3-5 p.m.

(See flyer for details.)

And Coming Up…

Friday, May 8 - Zion Spring Fling Variety Show     7 p.m.