February 2, 2012
Zion Lutheran School Celebrating 50 years!
Parent Informational Meeting: On Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., the School Board will host its third annual parent information meeting regarding the “status of the school.” All parents Pre-K 4 year olds thru 7th Grade are requested to attend. The School Board places great importance on the meeting and, as a result, offers financial incentives to all parents who attend.
The School Board will answer questions and review the decision-making process regarding tuition payment levels and other aspects of the upcoming school year. This process involves an ongoing dialogue among the school, the church, and our parents. The Board will outline current operations, needs for the future, and its plan to ensure that Zion Lutheran School will continue to offer a strong, faith-based, academically- sound education for many years to come.
Open House: Sunday, February 12th from 12 Noon – 2 pm the school will be open for families interested in a Christian Education for their child. Please encourage prospective families and friends to attend.
Metro East Lutheran High School Open House Presentations: Sunday, February 12th at 1:30pm - Parent Information Session - Principal/Executive Director Curtis Wudtke shares more information about Lutheran High, including a focus on mission, success, and philosophy. He will answer questions and talk about costs and available assistance in this 30 minute session. Transition to High School Presentation at 2:30pm - Mr. Wudtke provides helpful tips on how to help your student have a successful transition to high school.
February Chapel: Our offerings for February will be going to Lutheran Malaria Initiative. For every $10 we bring into our offerings the Lutheran Malaria Initiative will purchase a mosquito net that has been treated with pesticides to keep mosquitoes away. So far we have collected $29.98. That’s almost 3 nets for children in Africa to keep them safe and healthy. We will be praying for our brothers and sisters in Africa so that the Lord will raise up missionaries to spread the good news of Jesus Christ.
Early Dismissal: Thursday, February 9th school will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. After school care will be available. The cost is $2.00 an hour. Please bring a sack lunch if you plan to go to after school care.
Science Fair: The Science Fair entry forms are due Wednesday, February 8th.
Jumping rope??? Shooting hoops??? On Thursday, March 8, both of these heart-healthy activities will be taking place in our gym to support the American Heart Association. Students in grades K-5 will participate in Jump Rope for Heart and students in grades 6-8 will participate in Hoops for Heart. Fundraising packets will be coming home soon with information about the fun prizes students can earn by participating. The new and exciting prize this year is that the top Zion fundraiser (K-8) will receive 2 complimentary tickets to Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, IN. Be watching next Friday in your student's Communicator or Friday Folder for this exciting packet!
Celebrate 50 School Years! Please join us on Sunday, March 4th in praising God for Zion Lutheran School’s 50th year. During the 11am service, we will have current students and alumni singing praises together. At 12Noon there will be a potluck dinner and program in the Church Fellowship Hall. Meat will be provided. A-H salad, I-P vegetable, Q-Z dessert. An Open House at school will follow. Here’s where we need your help! If you have pictures from you or your child’s Zion school days, we’d appreciate copies. If you have any memorabilia from school days, we’d appreciate showcasing them at the potluck. Could we have pictures of two generational families? (We don’t think we have any third generation families yet!) We’d love hearing about memories from your days here, so write or email us. And, lastly, if you can spread this news to alumni not around Zion any longer or out of the area, we would love to have them participate also. Circle “B” for birthday and # of people attending on the attendance sheet on Sunday, call the school office at 377-5507, or church office at 377-8314 to let us know. Hope to celebrate with many of you that day!
Parenting with Love and Logic: The teachers and staff of Zion Lutheran School wish to invite every parent to a six week course on PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC. This course will encourage parents to raise children who are self-confident, motivated, and ready for the real world with this win-win approach to parenting. The sessions will be held on Wednesday nights in Lent from 5:45-6:45 p.m. in the church Adult Education Room (located in the church basement). Please register with Renee in the school office (377-5507). Each family will receive workbooks to go along with each topic of discussion. Babysitting will be available.
Subway Day: There will be no hot lunch on Thursday, February 16th. Subway will be offered. Please return the Subway order form by Wednesday, February 15th.
No School: There will be no school on Friday, February 17th for a teacher conference and no school Monday, February 20th for President’s Day.
Chocolate Night: Welcome future kindergarteners and a favorite adult(s)! You are invited to a “Chocolate Night” on Thursday, February 16th 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran School in the Early Childhood Wing (southwest door). Lots of fun, educational, and ‘sweet’ activities, especially for future kindergarteners! An RSVP to your preschool teacher or a phone call to the school 377-5507 would be appreciated. Hope to see you here!
Kindergarten Registration: Kindergarten registration will take place on Tuesday, February 28th from 8am to 3pm. Registration will be in the school office. You must bring your child’s birth certificate to registration. In order to register for the fall kindergarten class, your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2012. You and your child may visit the kindergarten classroom from 8am to 11am on registration day.
Preschool Registration: Registration for preschool will begin Tuesday, March 6th from 8am to 3pm in the school office. Children registering in the 3-year old class must be 3 on or by September 1, 2012. Children registering for the 4-year old class must be 4 on or by September 1, 2012. All children must be potty trained. Full and half day classes will be offered. Packets are available in the school office.
Scrip News: The scrip credit has been applied to tuition. You may deduct this amount from your February tuition payment. When purchasing scrip, please make sure you complete all the information on the order form. It saves a lot of time when entering the information into the computer. Thanks!!
Spring Pictures: Tuesday, February 14th is Spring Picture Day for kindergarten thru 8th grade. Preschool spring picture day is Wednesday or Thursday, February 22nd or 23rd. All students will be photographed. Pose selection forms have been sent home for kindergarten thru 8th grade. You will have the option to buy portraits or return them to the school office at no charge.
Yearbook Pictures Wanted! We have started putting together the yearbook. If you have any activity or sports pictures you would be willing to share, please put them on a flash drive, CD or email them to Mrs. Huffman at bhuffman@zionbethalto.org.
Pay Tuition On-line: The Simply Giving Program endorsed by Thrivent Financial Bank is a program operated by Vanco Services, LLC that enables educational institutions to receive tuition payments and donations through electronic funds transfer (EFT). Go to our school website, zionsaintsbethalto.org, scroll to bottom, click on “pay tuition or donate here”. Instructions will be given to create a profile and get you started. There is no additional charge for using the electronic funds transfer. If you choose the credit card option, there is a box to mark “offset credit card fees”. If you mark this box, 2.75% will be added to your amount to reimburse the school for the credit card transaction. We appreciate your assistance in offsetting this cost. If you set up recurring payments, please make sure you include an end date for your last payment in May.
Original Artwork, created by our students, has been made into note cards available for purchase! Stop by the school office or the scrip counter on Sunday to check them out. You’ll love having some of these cute cards handy! They are packaged 10 for $10.00.
Papa John’s Fundraiser: Order Papa John’s Tuesday, February 28th (every) last Tuesday of the month) @ Wood River PAPA 258-7272 and Papa John’s will contribute 20% of Your Total Order to Zion Lutheran School. (Carry out or delivery or order online with Code, STSCH25). You must mention Zion Lutheran School Fundraiser when placing your order. Thank you to everyone who is participating.
DIRECTV4Schools: We have enrolled in the DIRECTV4Schools fundraising program again this year. Through DIRECTV4Schools, our school will receive a cash contribution for every new, existing or returning DIRECTV customer who commits to a year of DIRECTV satellite television service using our school code. To participate, simply call 1-888-388-4724, use our school CODE 2DYX4 and sign up for DIRECTV today. Our school will receive $100 for each new customer who orders and activates DIRECTV service and $50 for existing or returning customers who extend their current commitment to DIRECTV for one year.
Apple butter for sale! You may purchase apple butter in the school, church office or the scrip counter on Sundays. The cost is $8.00 a quart and $4.50 a pint.
Save the Date: Zion Lutheran Church and School Spring Auction is April 14th.
Next Week’s Lunch Menu: Monday: Bosco Cheese Sticks w/Dipping Sauce, Peas, Pears Tuesday: Soft Taco’s w/cheese and lettuce, Corn, Peaches, Wheat Bread Wednesday: Spaghetti w/cheese and meat sauce, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Hot Rolls Thursday: No Hot Lunch – School Dismisses at 11:30 Please bring a sack lunch if you are going to After School Care Friday: Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Potato Rounds, Cinnamon Applesauce
Schedule for February 5th thru February 12th:
Sunday: God’s Symphony (6-7-8) sings at the 8am worship service
Monday: B-ball Practice: Boys C 3-4:30 Girls A/C HOME vs. Holy Cross 6:30 & 7:30
Tuesday: B-ball Practice: Girls C 3-4:30 Boys C team & Girls A team HOME vs. Staunton 6:30 & 7:30
Wednesday: B-ball Practice: Girls A 4:30-6
Thursday: School Dismisses at 11:30 Club H.O.P.E Field Trip 11:30-3 Girls C AWAY vs. Hamel B-ball Practice: Boys C 3-4:30, Girls A 5-7 Please note change in practices
Friday: PTL Big 80’s Dance 7-9pm Girls A team tournament in Springfield
Saturday: Girls A team tournament in Springfield Boys & Girls D team tournament in Belleville
Sunday: Lutheran Elementary School Association Open House 12-2pm 3-4-5 Choir sings at 11am worship service Girls A team tournament in Springfield
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