Zion is now a NUT AWARE School
A reminder that this month we are enacting our “Nut Aware” policy. We ask that students and parents limit foods containing peanuts or tree nuts in the foods being brought to school, and that no nut containing foods be brought into those classrooms designated NUT FREE. Please also remember that ALL birthday treats for children to distribute must be pre-packaged (no home made or fresh bakery goods) with packaging designated as processed in a nut-free facility.
Copies of our complete “Nut Aware” policy have been previously distributed and are also available on the table in our school entrance.While we cannot guarantee a nut-free facility, we hope that this policy promotes practices which will help to make our facility safer for all the students that we serve now and in the future.
For the safety of ALL of our students, we ask our school students and families to abide by these guidelines. We understand that they may be somewhat inconvenient, but they allow us and our students to demonstrate Christian love and concern for those students at risk. We appreciate everyone helping us to achieve this goal for the good of Christ’s lambs and sheep. If you have any questions concerning the policy, please speak to Mr. Schneck.
CEA (Christian Education Association)
Our next meeting is this Wednesday, November 5 at 3:10 p.m. The Zion Christian Education Association (CEA) is our parent and supporter association that helps provide all of the “extras” that support and enhance our school program. Our Zion CEA has many volunteer opportunities for parents to support our school program and activities. All preschool and elementary school parents are invited to attend. Please join us!
Grades K-2 and Handchimes B Sing and Play for Church - Sunday, November 9
The students of grades K-2 and Handchimes B participate in worship at Zion this Sunday, November 9 in the 9 a.m. service. Participating students are asked to meet in their classrooms by 8:45 a.m. to prepare.
Chapel Service
School families are invited to join us for our morning school chapel service this week Wednesday, November 5 at 8:05 a.m. Parents, family and friends are always welcome! This year’s chapel offering is supporting our church’s new ministry work in the country of Australia. Please pray for this ministry and the people it serves.
Art Club
Mrs. Sordahl has organized an Art Club that meets monthly and is open to all Zion students Pre-K to Grade 8. Parents of preschoolers are asked to attend with their child, but all parents are welcome to attend.
The next meeting of the Art Club is in the church basement this Friday, November 7 from 3:05-5 p.m. There is no fee to participate, but donations of supplies are always welcome! (Please speak to Mrs. Sordahl to find out what items are needed.) All participants are asked to bring a paint shirt and/or clothing that can get messy.
Projects made at Art Club will be saved for display at our Zion Art Fair in March.
Please speak to Mrs. Sordahl if you have any questions.
Sports - Girls’ Volleyball
Practices this week will be Tuesday, November 4 from 3-4:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 6 from 3-4 p.m. Our final volleyball matches are AWAY on Saturday, November 8 at St. Stephen, Adrian vs St. Stephen at 10 a.m. and Jenera at 11 a.m.
Sports - Boys’ Cornhole League
Cornhole League will play their rescheduled tournament this Tuesday, November 4 starting at 3 p.m.
Harvest Party Pumpkins
There are still quite a few decorated pumpkins that were left behind following the harvest party. Students who still want their pumpkins should pick them up by the school entrance this week. Any pumpkins left after Friday will be composted in the school garden.
Winter Clothing Exchange
Do you have any used-but-good-condition kids’ or adults’ winter gear that you no longer need or that your family has outgrown, or do you or a family member need winter gear? From November 3 until to November 14 we will be collecting and sharing gently used winter clothing in our yearly Winter Clothing Exchange.
You can either donate winter coats, snow pants, snow suits, boots or other winter gear that you no longer need, or if you or your child needs a new coat or other item, you can trade-up to a new size or get something you need for free. Nothing to trade? You may still help yourself to anything you need. If you know a family that needs winter gear, invite them to come and take a look. Please use the baskets for hats, gloves, scarves and mittens.
This is a great opportunity for our school and church families to help each other out, as well as assisting others in our community who have a need.
Please leave any donations on the ministry table next to the pastor’s office starting on Monday, November 3. Items will be available until November 14, after which any leftover items will be donated to children’s and families’ charities in Monroe.
Hot Lunch - this week
Monday, November 3 - Build-Your-Own Sub Sandwiches
Wednesday, November 5 - Baked Potato Bar
Friday, November 7 - Pizza
Parent Conversations
Attached to the email and hard copy newsletters is another article from Parent Conversations. This week’s focus: How Can We Instill Gratitude in Our Children 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/ .
Delicious 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 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 7:45 a.m. Cost is a free-will donation to the 7th-8th Field Trip Fund.
Warrior Oasis
The Zion upper grades “Warrior Oasis” is 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. Purchases are cash only. Profits will go towards the upper grade field trip fund.
Drink items available:
Organic Whole Milk $1.50 Chocolate or Strawberry Milk $1.25
Orange Juice (bottle) $1.00 Juicy Juice Boxes $0.50 (Apple, Fruit Punch, Grape, Berry)
On the Calendar this Week…
Monday, November 3 - Hot Lunch - Build-Your-Own Sub Sandwiches
Tuesday, November 4 - Warrior Oasis Coffee available in the gym 7:45-8:15 a.m.
Girls’ Volleyball 3-4:30 p.m.
Boys’ Cornhole Tournament 3 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5 - Hot Lunch - Baked Potato Bar
School Chapel Service 8:05 a.m.
CEA Meeting 3:10 p.m.
Worship Service at Zion Lutheran 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 6 - Girls’ Volleyball 3-4 p.m.
Friday, November 7 - Hot Lunch - Pizza
Art Club 3-5 p.m.
Saturday, November 8 - AWAY volleyball matches @ St. Stephen, Adrian at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m..
Sunday, November 9- Worship Service at Zion Lutheran 9 a.m.
K-2 sing and Handchimes B play for worship service
Sunday School and Bible Class 10:15 a.m.
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