Founded in 1861
Zion Lutheran School provides a Christ centered approach to education. This education nurtures the child’s faith, equipping him/her to use and share that faith on a daily basis. Our Vision: That every child knows Jesus as his/her personal Savior.
LION’S ROAR Zion Lutheran School’s Monthly Newsletter - May 2016
MAY HAPPENINGS
“WE WERE MADE TO BE COURAGEOUS”
17– 19 Prize Patrol @ library Kindergarten Field Trip Day, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain date May 18th).
The month of May in our school year is filled with so much excitement and anticipation about the end of the school year. We are ready to take a break from the hard work and effort we’ve put forth for the previous nine months, and we look forward to the fun and the sun that summer brings. So, with all this energy and joy filling our halls, why would we choose to focus on “Courage” this month? At this time of year, I am thinking about Zion Lutheran School’s 8th grade class of 2016. Some of our graduates have only known school as it exists at Zion, and all of them are going from a class size of 17 to 700! In the midst of all the energy and excitement, I’m sure there’s some fear - of getting lost on campus, of who they’ll eat lunch with at school, of new classmates and teachers, of the unknown. And what about the rest of our students - some of whom will be moving to a new area and a new school, but even the students returning to Zion will do so to a new classroom and teacher. Who knows what the next year will bring? I have allowed fear to control my emotions and decisions quite a number of times in my life. God has assigned some tasks to me that I would have rather avoided, but my fears must be faced in order to experience growth so that God can use me the way He wants and bless me in the way He wants. So, the question is: How in the world do I look Satan in the eye and tell him he can’t use fear to defeat me? Courage. Courage helps us tackle problems that new, different, or larger than our average challenges. It is an attitude that does not consider failure in the face of opposition. This doesn’t make us full of ourselves but rather filled with the Spirit. He promises that we will not fail when facing our fear because God is on our side and He will fight for us. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. Be strong and courageous because our world needs to raise up Christ followers who are strong and courageous. Be strong and courageous to show our children that we have nothing to fear because the Lord goes before us. Be strong and courageous because it brings out God’s best in us. May God bless you and your families in our final weeks. May He fill with strength and courage to face your schedules and to-do lists in this busy month. May He comfort you with the assurance that He is with you wherever you go and whatever you do this summer and always. Thank you for an amazing school year.
18 Reading Counts awards at the end of chapel
Mrs. Ananda Baron Principal
11 Chapel will be led by 5th grade. Skating at Fun Spot – End of Year Fun! 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. pay only for skate rental and $5 for pizza & soda. 12 Band field trip 8:45 a.m.3:45 p.m. Art Club meets for the last time. 13 3rd Grade field trip 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. 4th grade swim lesson 1:30-3. Jr. High Wash & Watch (watch for flier for more information). 14 SID Track Meet @ Belleville East High School 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 16 SPIRIT WEAR DAY! School Picnic 3 to 6 p.m. & Advanced Choir Concert 5:15 p.m. will be presented at the Picnic.
19 8th Grade Graduation at Zion Lutheran Church 7 p.m. Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall. 20 Preschool Graduation. 1st grade field trip 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 23 Field Trips: 4th grade (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), 5th grade (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.), 6th grade (a.m. – p.m.), 7th grade (9 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
MAY/JUNE CONT.
24 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL WITH DISMISSAL AT 10:00 A.M. Kindergarten graduation at Chapel Service. 8th Graders leave for Camp! 26 Volunteer Luncheon 11:45 a.m. RSVP to the office by May 16th. 28 Last School Dance 7-10 p.m. 8th Grade will be returning from Camp around 4-4:30
JUNE 4 Youth Garage Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Not-so-Midnight Madness” Sale- Friday, June 3 - Zion Members are invited to shop Friday night from 6:30-8pm- get first dibs on all the great deals! - Public Sale: Saturday, June 4 (8am-2pm) All Proceeds will help youth attend summer trips and other youth events. Thanks for your support! Drop Off Days: May 31, June 1 and 2 (9am-noon and 6-8pm) in the school gym! Call Kerri if those times don’t work for you. June 20-23 VBS! Registration available on line at www.zionbelleville.org.
Zion Lutheran School - Voted #1 Elementary School 2015 Belleville News Democrat’s Readers’ Choice Awards 1810 McClintock Ave. Belleville, IL 62221 Ph: 618-234-0275 zionoffice@zionschoolbelleville.org
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MAY CHARACTER TRAIT: COURAGE Don’t forget to check lost & found this month. All items remaining on May 24 will be given to Zion’s Youth Group for the “Gym Sale” on June 4.
Last Day of School:
Tuesday, May 24 Dismissal at 10 am Kindergarten Graduation 9 am
Is your child’s lunch account past due? Please ensure that all payments are in by the end of the school year.
June Birthdays: Mr. schMid, 10, Mrs. schMid, 24, Mrs. holle, 28. July Birthdays: Mrs. tayon, 7, Mrs. JaMeson, 16, Mrs. althoff, 27. august Birthdays: Ms. Klitzing, 16!
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
“Be strong and of a good courage - fear not, nor be afraid of them; for the Lord thy God...will not fail thee nor forsake thee” As we close in on the last weeks of school, a great reminder for our amazing, unique and loving 8th graders. You are an inspiration to us all and will forever be a part of our faith family.
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SCHOOL THEME: ONE TOGETHER BASED ON EPHESIANS 4:1-6
Vacation Bible School at Zion Lutheran Church
June 20-23 • 9 a.m. til Noon Early Registration (til June 1) $15 per child After June 1, $20 per child Financial Assistance Available
FAMILY FUN NIGHT! Games, Music, Food and Fun for all ages! All families are invited to our Barnyard Party on Friday, June 24!
Register today at zionbelleville.org For more information or to volunteer, contact Jill Batchelder at ejbatch@sbcglobal.net or 618-257-1942 or Kerri Schmid at 618-233-2299. Volunteer Training is Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 pm.
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Please send all materials for the Lion’s Roar to Terri Marino - tmarino@zionschoolbelleville.org
School Picnic Set for Monday, May 16! Zion Lutheran School’s annual school picnic is May 16, 2016 from 3PM-6:00PM. There is plenty of food, fun, games, rides and prizes. Students love it! Look for those permission slips that came home with your kid’s folders. Get them signed and returned to the school!
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AROUND ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL
TAB TOPS COLLECTION Zion Lutheran School is collecting tab tops for the Ronald McDonald House. They will be collecting from now until the end of school Ms. Berry (Kindergarten Teacher) has graciously offered to store them in her room if anyone would like to turn in their collection a bit at a time. So, save those tab tops and thanks for your support!!
ALUMINUM CAN COLLECTION We need your cans! • During our unit our preschoolers will be working towards purchasing a milk carton recycling container for our schools cafeteria. Everyday over 100 cartons are thrown away when they could be recycled! To purchase this we ask that you bring us as many used aluminum cans as you can. You can even bring them in daily if you have them. We will use them to earn money for the recycling container through the recycling center. Thank you in advance for this great service project for our school.
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PARENT’S OUT SUPPORTING PLA 2016-17 SCHOOL YEARNIGHT CALENDAR OUT SUPPORTING PLAYGROUND PROJECT 2016-17 Zion Lutheran School & Preschool Calendar
11 “Tell the Teacher More Day” 14 Backpack Blessing 17 First full day of School 18 First full day for PreK T/Th 31 Back to School Open House
5 Labor Day – NO SCHOOL 12 Digital citizenship Week 22 1:15 Dismissal/ Faculty Mtg 23 NO SCHOOL/ Teacher PD Day
4/5 Vision & Hearing Screenings 10 Columbus Day – NO SCHOOL 14 End of Quarter 1 15 State CC Meet 17 Picture Day 27 1:15 Dismissal/ Parent Conferences 28 NO SCHOOL/ Parent Conferences
4-6 State V-ball Tournament 11 Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL 15 Kindergarten Readiness Night 22 1:15 Dismissal/ Classroom Thanksgiving Parties 23-25 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
9 PreK-8 Christmas Concerts 5-9 Mouse House 16 Classroom Christmas Parties 19-31 NO SCHOOL – Christmas Vacation
2-3 NO SCHOOL – Christmas Vacation 4 School Resumes 6 End of Quarter 2 16 M.L. King Day – NO SCHOOL 22-27 National Lutheran Schools’ Week 29 School Sunday & Open House
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School Auction ITBS Testing Week (tentative) Kindergarten Readiness Night 11 Classroom Easter Parties 12-18 Easter Break – NO SCHOOL 30 8TH Grade Confirmation
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School Office Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-2pm
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Independence Day School Office CLOSED
AYGROUND PROJECT AROUND ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL LOOKING FOR SUMMER PIANO LESSONS? Who: Meghan McGarrity Zion Lutheran School Alumni
Attends Illinois Wesleyan University and is studying Elementary Education with a minor in music. For more info, contact her at mcgarritymeghan@gmail.com!
Save the Date!
VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON Thursday, May 26 (previously Volunteer Tea)
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
TEAM SCHOOL (yup, that’s all of you parents) Thanks for helping out this year when the teacher’s asked for help. Several of you fulfilled Teacher Help Requests, provided needed classroom items, stepped up to make the Staff feel special, hosted holiday class parties, volunteered in the library, lunchroom, and special events, filled test bubbles… the list could go on. Thanks for your willingness to fill the needs of our Zion Teachers and Staff. TEAM SCHOOL RULES!
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SUMMER PROGRAM 2016 – Zion Lutheran School Extended School Programs Director Ms. Julie Anne Gettys (618) 234‐0275 ext. 19 OR (618) 920‐8834
Welcome and thank you for choosing a Christian Summer Program! It is our privilege and pleasure to serve you over the summer months. We are proud of our school and the programs it offers, and we are excited to see what our children will accomplish through our faithful God who strengthens and encourages us all. The Summer Program provides a Christ‐centered approach to a variety of learning activities. Our mission is that every child knows Jesus as their personal Savior. Eligibility Must be a registered student at Zion Lutheran School. Preschool students must be at least 3 years of age by start date of the program and completely potty‐trained. Operation Dates & Times Dates: (tentative) Thursday, May 26, 2016 – Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Closed: Monday, May 30th (Memorial Day) & Monday, July 4th . Hours of operation: 7a.m. to 6p.m. Fees & Programs Registration Fee: $155.00 (non‐refundable $60.00) Includes 1 Summer Program T‐shirt and VBS registration Early Registration Payment: $115.00 before March 4th , 2016 Drop In Service: $42.00/day ● Sign up 2‐weeks in advance with payment ● No Registration Fee Required o $15.00 for field trip T‐shirt (required for field trips) o VBS Registration on your own “Sporadic” Option Child can attend as many days/weeks as you choose, and fees are based on attendance. Registration Fee applies to every plan EXCEPT the “Drop‐In Service”. To help prepare staffing and field trip plans, notification and payment are required 2 weeks in advance of the first day of attendance. Vacation ONE week out of the 12‐week program can be taken for family vacation and no charge will be incurred during vacation week unless child attends. Please inform the director as soon as possible when your child will be going on vacation. An adjustment will be made on your account if a vacation week is taken. Snacks and Lunch The Summer Program will provide morning and afternoon snacks for all children. Parents are asked to provide a filling lunch with a beverage (no soda please) on days specified or when the lunch that is being served is not desirable for the child. If a child forgets lunch on required sack lunch days, the Summer Program will provide a lunch for a fee
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