Sunday, May 18, 2025

Zion School Connection #35 19 May 2025

Congratulations to Our Track Team!

Zion team members let their lights shine and put forth their best efforts at the HVL meet on Friday. Our Zion girls team came in third overall, and our boys’ team placed 7th. Well done, Warriors!

Student athletes! Please return your CLEANED track uniform to Mr. Roth by Wednesday of this week!


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!


We are planning for the 2025-2026 school year!

Next year’s planned theme is  SOAR! Base on Isaiah 40:31 - “...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR CHILD’S ENROLLMENT FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR? Classrooms are filling up, and we expect new students in a number of grades. If you have not already done so, please log in to your FACTS account and complete your child’s registration as soon as possible. Directions on creating your FACTS account and registering students have been emailed to families. Please contact Mr. Schneck or the church/school office if you need us to resend you the directions.


Chapel Service

School families are invited to join us for our final morning school chapel service on Wednesday, May 21  at 8:05 a.m. Parents, family and friends are welcome!

This year we collected $329.17 in chapel offerings for Branch Lutheran Schools of Haiti. 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 19 - Steak Tacos

Wednesday, May 21 - SCHOOL PICNIC


End of School Year Picnic and Preschool Graduation - Wednesday, May 21

Our school family is invited to join us for our Preschool graduation on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:30am.  Following the graduation service we will have our school picnic at 11am. This is a special picnic as we will also be recognizing Mr. Roth's 25th Anniversary in the teaching ministry and Mrs. Schneck’s retirement from preschool teaching. We thank them both for their service to Jesus’ lambs and sheep. The Zion CEA has arranged for several inflatables for the students to enjoy as well as an adult vs kids kickball game - so parents come dressed ready to play some kickball! Classes will be dismissed at 2pm.

CEA will be providing the meats and mains, but are looking for donations of watermelon, chips, veggie trays and cookies (regular and gluten free). Linked below is a sign-up genius for parents to volunteer donations. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAEAB2CA5F9C34-56734564-school

Please contact Stepfanie Sitzman if you have any questions.


8th Grade Graduation

On Thursday, May 22 we will hold our 8th Grade Graduation Service at 2pm. 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 23

Friday, May 23 is the final day of school for our 4th Quarter and our school year. Friday will be a clean-up day with student dismissal at 10am.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, June 1. Reports not picked up by Wednesday, June 4 will be mailed to families.


Coffee with Friends

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


On the calendar this week…

Monday, May 19 - 

Hot Lunch - Steak Tacos

Grade 3-5 Field Trip to Museum of the Great Lakes

Tuesday, May 20 -

Warrior Oasis Coffee available in the gym      7:45-8:15am

Grade 3-5 Mini-Golf Outing

Wednesday, May 21 -

School Chapel Service     8:05am

Preschool Graduation Service     10:30am

SCHOOL PICNIC     11am

Classes dismissed 2pm

Midweek Worship at Zion     7pm

Thursday, May 22- 

8th Grade Graduation Service     2pm

Kindergarten Graduation, Program and Refreshments following

Friday, May 23 -

End of 4th Quarter     CLEAN-UP DAY

Classes dismiss at 10am

Sunday, May 25 -

Worship at Zion     9am




Sunday, May 11, 2025

Zion School Connection Newsletter #34 May 12, 2025

 Zion School Connection Newsletter #34

May 12, 2025                                                         

Our School Year Theme: “Transformed”

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. 

 Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.”  - Romans 12:2


My apologies for not getting a note out last week. The 7th and 8th grade itinerant scholars and I, along with parent chaperones, were circling Lake Michigan on this year’s Discover America tour. If you have not already done so, take a peek at our blog to see where we’ve been.  https://zlsdiscoversamerica.blogspot.com/ 


Zion CEA Meets Wednesday, May 14

There will be a Zion Christian Education Association meeting this Wednesday, May 14 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.


No School Classes - Friday, May 16

There will be no school classes on Friday, May 16. Students from grades 3-8 will be participating in the SMLAL Track Meet at Hope Christian Academy in Westland. GO WARRIORS!


Chapel Service

School families are invited to join us for our morning school chapel service this Wednesday, May 14. Parents, family and friends are always welcome!

We have been collecting a mission offering all school-year long for Branch Lutheran Schools of Haiti. This week’s chapel offering will be the last opportunity to give towards this ministry. Please remember this ministry and the children it serves in your prayers.


MCLS Bookmobile Visits Thursday

The Monroe County Library System Bookmobile will be making its final visit this Thursday, May 15 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. This will only be a pick-up visit, as it is the last of the school year. Students are asked to bring any Monroe Library bookmobile books to be returned.


Hot Lunches this week and next …

Monday, May 12 - Sloppy Joes Monday, May 19 - Steak Tacos

Wednesday, May 14 - Nacho Bar Wednesday, May 21 - SCHOOL PICNIC


End of School Year Picnic and Preschool Graduation

Just a reminder of the activities and changes to graduation coming up towards the end of May. This year we will hand out our student awards and certificates following our final 8:05am chapel service on Wednesday, May 21. That day will also include our Preschool Graduation at 10:30am and our school picnic at 11am. 


School Picnic - Donations Needed

This is a special picnic as we will also be recognizing Mr. Roth's 25th Anniversary in the teaching ministry. CEA will be providing the meats and mains, but are looking for donations of watermelon, chips, veggie trays and cookies (regular and gluten free). Linked below is a sign-up genius for parents to volunteer donations.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAEAB2CA5F9C34-56734564-school

We will also have some inflatables for the students, and an adult vs kids kickball game - so parents come dressed ready to play some kickball! Please contact Stepfanie Sitzman if you have any questions.


8th Grade Graduation

On Thursday, May 22 we will hold our 8th Grade Graduation Service at 2pm. K-8 students will be singing and participating in this service. There will be refreshments and our Kindergarten graduation following.


Confirmation Sunday May 18

Two of our 8th grade students, Echo and Callen,  will be confirmed as adult members of our church body on Sunday, May 18 at our 9am worship service. God’s blessings to you, confirmands!


Coffee with Friends

There will only be Warrior Oasis Coffee served on Tuesday this week.

After dropping off the kiddos, come enjoy a great cup of Kaladi’s coffee or hot tea with fellow parents and friends before heading out for the day, or grab a cup to go. Coffee is served starting at 7:45am.  Cost is a free-will donation to the Upper Grade Field Trip Fund. Thank you everyone for supporting our Grade 7-8 Lake Michigan Circle Tour Field Trip!


On the calendar this week…

Monday, May 12 - 

Hot Lunch - Sloppy Joes

Tuesday, May 13 -

Warrior Oasis Coffee available in the gym      7:45-8:15am

Pre-K Field Trip to Swan Creek Metropark

Wednesday, May 14 -

Hot Lunch - Nacho Bar

School Chapel Service     8:05am

Thursday, May 15- 

Public Safety visit - Police Car and Fire Truck     10am

MCLS Bookmobile     10:30am-noon

Friday, May 16 -

NO SCHOOL CLASSES - SMLAL Track Meet at Hope Christian Academy, Westland

Sunday, May 18 -

Worship at Zion     9am     Confirmation Service

No Sunday School or Bible Class

JESUS CARES Special Needs Worship     1pm




Sunday, April 27, 2025

Zion School Connection Newsletter #33 April 28, 2025


Welcome Back!

We hope your family has had a restful spring break.


Thank you…

  • To those Zion students who sang and played handchimes for our Good Friday service. Thanks for being a blessing to our worship!


Chapel Service

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

A chapel mission offering is collected each week, and we encourage our families to take part. Our mission offering collection this year is designated to Branch Lutheran Schools of Haiti. Please remember this ministry and the children it serves in your gifts and prayers.


Hot Lunches this week…

Monday, April 28 - Chili/Chicken Chili

Wednesday, April 30 - Hot Dogs

Friday, May 2 - Pizza


MAY HOT LUNCH ORDER FORM: (Was sent out previously and due by April 28.) Please fill out immediately if you have not already done so. https://forms.gle/jLST8inPT9qv7W6VA


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 2. Only grades 3-6 are participating in this meet, as grades 7-8 will be on their field trip. Mr. Roth has already emailed out details to the families of participating students. Please contact him if you have any questions.

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


End of School Year Picnic and Graduation

Just a reminder of the activities and changes to graduation coming up towards the end of May. This year we will hand out our student awards and certificates following our final 8am chapel service on Wednesday, May 21. That day will also include our Preschool Graduation at 10:30am and our school picnic at 11am. This year’s picnic will be a special recognition potluck meal with meats provided by the Zion CEA. Watch for more information coming soon.

On Thursday, May 22 we will hold our 8th Grade Graduation at a new time. The Graduation Service will be at 2pm this year, with refreshments and Kindergarten graduation following.

Please note these events on your calendar!


Coffee with Friends!

There will only be Warrior Oasis Coffee served on Tuesday this week.

After dropping off the kiddos, come enjoy a great cup of Kaladi’s coffee or hot tea with fellow parents and friends before heading out for the day, or grab a cup to go. Coffee is served starting at 7:45am.  Cost is a free-will donation to the Upper Grade Field Trip Fund.

Thank you everyone for supporting our Grade 7-8 Michigan Circle Tour Field Trip! Our long awaited grade 7-8 Lake Michigan Circle Tour Field Trip starts this Thursday! Destinations include Mackinac Island, a mine in Ishpeming in the UP, Lake Superior, a goat farm and dairy, an overnight on board a WWII submarine, and Milwaukee's Discovery World. Check out our daily blog from May 1-6 to follow our adventures! https://zlsdiscoversamerica.blogspot.com/ 


On the calendar this week…

Monday, April 28 - 

Hot Lunch - Chili/Chicken Chili

Tuesday, April 29 -

Warrior Oasis Coffee available in the gym      7:45-8:15am

Wednesday, April 30 -

Hot Lunch - Hot Dogs

AFTERNOON School Chapel Service     2:30pm

Thursday, May 1- 

Preschool Field Trip to Indian Creek Zoo

Grades 7-8 leave for their Circle Tour Field Trip (returning Tuesday, May 6)

Friday, May 2 -

Hot Lunch - Pizza  

NO Warrior Oasis Coffee today

Ohio Schools Track Meet in Ada, OH (grades 3-6)

Sunday, May 4 -

Worship at Zion     9am

Sunday School and Bible Class 10:15am


Sunday, April 13, 2025

 Zion School Connection Newsletter #32

April 14, 2025                                                         

Our School Year Theme: “Transformed”

 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. 

 Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.”  - Romans 12:2


SMLAL Fine Arts Fair

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the HCA Fine Arts Fair on Saturday! From art to spelling to academic bowl to forensics, our students overall represented our school well. We are very proud of you!


Hot Lunches this week…

Monday, April 14 - Chicken Alfredo

Wednesday, April 16 - Hard and Soft Tacos

Friday, April 18 - Pizza

Note: We accidentally left pizza for Friday, April 18 of our hot lunch order form. We will assume that students ordering pizza on April 11 also want pizza on April 18 and will duplicate that order. If your child does not want pizza on April 18, please email Amy Vanisacker at office@zionmonroe.org and let us know. Our apologies for the omission.


Caramel Corn

The upper grades are still selling Gordon’s Flavored Caramel Corn for their field trip fund this week. Check them out near the school entrance after school. Two sizes available - $8 for small, $12 for large - in a variety of flavors. Look for their popcorn cart when you come for student pick-up.

Our students in grades 7-8 will be taking their Lake Michigan Circle Tour field trip May 1-6, which will include Mackinac, Ishpeming in the U P, Manitowoc, and Milwaukee. Thank you Zion family and friends for supporting our fundraising efforts which make this trip possible!


Good Friday

On Friday, April 18, our K-8 students will be singing for the 1pm Good Friday service at Zion. Handchimes A will also be playing. Students will be dismissed following the service.


Easter Break

There will be no school classes April 21-25 for Easter Break. Enjoy your holiday!

Classes resume Monday, April 28.


Coffee with Friends!

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


On the calendar this week…

Monday, April 14 - 

Hot Lunch - Chicken Alfredo

Tuesday, April 15 -

Warrior Oasis Coffee available in the gym      7:45-8:15am

Wednesday, April 16 -

Hot Lunch - Hard and Soft Tacos

School Chapel Service     8:05am

Thursday, April 17 - 

Kindergarten Field Trip to  Toledo Zoo

Maundy Thursday Worship at Zion      7:00pm

Friday, April 18 -

Hot Lunch - Pizza  

Warrior Oasis Coffee available in the gym      7:45-8:15am

Good Friday Afternoon Worship at Zion      1:00pm   K-8 sing, Handchimes A play

(School classes will be dismissed following the service.)

Good Friday Evening Worship at Zion      7:00pm


Sunday, April 20 -

Easter Festival Worship at Zion     9am

Easter Breakfast     10:15am


April 21-25 - EASTER BREAK - no school classes


Zion School Connection #35 19 May 2025

Congratulations to Our Track Team! Zion team members let their lights shine and put forth their best efforts at the HVL meet on Friday. Our ...