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