Special Activity this week - Wildlife Safari visits Wednesday, November 19
For our 2nd quarter student activity we are hosting a visit from Wildlife Safari of Canton, who will be bringing a variety of animals for our school family to learn about, see and touch. There will be two presentation sessions:
9-10 a.m. - grades 1-8
10:15-11:15 a.m. - grades preschool and Kindergarten
Parents are welcome to attend.
THIS IS A SCHOOL T-SHIRT DAY. Students may wear their school SOAR t-shirt or, if they wish, dress up as a favorite animal or wear clothing featuring a favorite animal!
Chapel Service
School families are invited to join us for monthly AFTERNOON school chapel service this week Wednesday, November 19 at 2:30 p.m. Parents, family and friends are always welcome to worship with us!
Holiday Food Drive
Instead of doing our usual giving tree, this year Zion Lutheran School is partnering with the Zion congregation for a Drive-Up Holiday Food Drive. In the last few years we have given to Paula’s House, however this year there seems to be a greater need in our own church, school and community for food assistance.
It has been decided that we are going to offer a drive up food pantry. Our hope is to be able to make meal and staple food boxes families and individuals can drive up and collect. There is a complete wish list in the west foyer and the table in the school entrance of items we will be collecting. These items will then be divided into boxes of meals and staples. On December 13 from 9 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. people can drive up and have a box brought out to their car. It will run while donations last.
Do you still want to give something other than food? We will also support the New Beginnings Home for Mothers with a drive for diapers, formula, wipes, baby shampoo, lotion and other necessities. There is a more specific list of what they need shared as well. These items will be taken up to their facility on Monday, December 15th.
If you want to give a monetary donation for either collection please leave it in the office by Wednesday, December 10th so that we have time to purchase items to complete the packages. Thank you to everyone in advance for your generosity and support. Please see the attached list of needed items. Please contact Mrs. Vanisacker if you have any questions.
Winter Clothing
We go outside for recess, and the weather is turning decidedly wintry! Please make sure that your child has appropriate clothing for outdoor play as the weather turns colder: winter coat, gloves, hat, and boots and snow pants if they wish to be in the snow.
Sports - Co-Ed Basketball
Co-Ed basketball is open for students in grades 3-8. They will be divided into A, B, and C teams. Practices will begin on Tuesday and Thursday, November 18 and 20, for the B and A teams (Grades 5-6, 7-8) from 3:05-4:45 p.m.
C Team (grades 3-4) will start practices on Wednesdays from 3:05-4:30 starting December 3.
Please see Mr. Roth if you have any questions.
Cheerleading/Pee Wee Poms
The cheerleaders and pee-wee poms will be meeting this Wednesday, November 19 from 3-4:30 p.m. to start preparing for our Christmas pep rally in December. Mrs. Sordahl already sent our information for both groups. Please contact her if you have any questions.
Picture Retakes
School picture packets were delayed, but packets are on their way and should be available this week and will be distributed when they arrive. Because of the delay our picture retake day has been moved to Tuesday, December 9.
Hot Lunch - this week
Monday, November 17 - Turkey Dinner
Wednesday, November 19 - Nacho Bar
Friday, November 21 - Pizza
Parent Conversations
Attached to the email and hard copy newsletters is another article from Parent Conversations. This week’s focus: How Can Parents Find the Balance Between Being Too Restrictive and Too Permissive? 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/ .
Winter Clothing Exchange
We had a lot of donations, so we will make them available one more week.
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 21 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 21, after which any leftover items will be donated to children’s and families’ charities in Monroe.
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.
Are you interested in Zion becoming your church home?
Anytime, but especially as we approach the holidays, we invite those school families without a church home to consider becoming a part of the Zion church family. Pastor Sitzman conducts a number of Bible information classes throughout the year for those interested in becoming members, or even just looking to know more about the Bible’s teachings. Please contact Pastor Sitzman if you would like more information about Bible information classes and as always, you are welcome to join us for worship at Zion anytime!
Coming Up in December - Festival of Trees!
Our Zion Festival of Trees is coming up in December. Families are invited to participate in this tree decorating contest, with the trees being displayed during the week of December 14. Flyers are available on the table in the school entrance. Please contact Stacey Sordahl for more information.
On the Calendar this Week…
Monday, November 17 - Hot Lunch - Turkey Dinner
Tuesday, November 18 - Warrior Oasis Coffee available in the gym 7:45-8:15 a.m.
A and B Team Basketball Practice 3-4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19 - Hot Lunch - Sloppy Joes
Wildlife Safari presentations 9 and 10:15 a.m.
AFTERNOON School Chapel Service 8:05 a.m.
Pee Wee Poms and Cheerleading Practice 3-4:30 p.m.
Worship Service at Zion Lutheran 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 20 A and B Team Basketball Practice 3-4:45 p.m.
Friday, November 21 - Hot Lunch - Pizza
Warrior Oasis Coffee available in the gym 7:45-8:15 a.m
Sunday, November 23- Worship Service at Zion Lutheran 9 a.m.
Sunday School and Bible Class 10:15 a.m.
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