Next Week At Zion

Friday, May 2, 2008

Proclaiming Christ as we teach, love, and serve.

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Chapel – will be on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 8:30am in the church. Second grade will be presenting “Put on the Armor of the Lord.” Family and friends are always welcome to worship with us. In the event of inclement weather, chapel will be held in the school gym.

7th & 8th Grade Talent Show / Pasta Dinner – We had an overwhelming response to tonight’s show. Doors open at 6:45 and dinner will be served at 7:00 (buffet style.) There is no assigned or reserved seating – tables will be set for 10 people each. Because food is being ordered and prepared in advance, positively no one will be admitted without a ticket! No tickets will be sold at the door. Thanks for your cooperation. Parents, you will be called on to assist in some way so please be prepared. See you tonight!!!

Wow! The Zion Lutheran School 50/50 Raffle – is over $6,000 already (winners share is $3,000+) Remember each family’s 10 tickets must be sold and the proceeds were to be turned into the school office by April 30th. If you have not turned in your money, please do so immediately. Let’s make this raffle a real winner. Good Luck!

Koinonia – Grade 4 will travel with Mrs. Dawson and Mr. Summerton to Koinonia on May 7th, 8th & 9th. Please give all meds and spending money to Mrs. Dawson in a labeled envelope or bag on the morning of May 7th. Departure from school is approximately 8:45am. Parents are welcome to join us for prayer and to see the bus off. Please keep all in prayer for a safe and fun-filled trip!

Reminder – No student is to purchase soda during school hours. It’s the law!

Thank You – The School Board would like to thank everyone who helped out in anyway with the Beefsteak Auction. The donation of items, selling and purchasing of tickets, soliciting companies, creating baskets, getting the room ready for the auction and attending and buying items at the event all helped in a successful evening. You participation has helped all the children of Zion. THANK YOU!! The final numbers will be in a future NWAZ.

P.A.T.T. Porch Plant Sale – There will be a plant sale on the school porch on Friday, May 9th from 9:00am to 3:00pm so children can shop for Mother’s Day. If you wish your child to participate, please send in an envelope with money that day. If you have any questions, please call Cheryll Dearborn at 201-768-6821. Thank you.

N.U.T. Day – We will be having a N.U.T. day on Thursday, May 8th for our Mission – Service Learning Project to raise money for the Community Hospice of Bergen County, a Hospice of the Community, for the Community. Tickets are $1.00 and will be on sale by the fifth grade Monday, May 5th through Thursday, May 8th. The Community Hospice of Bergen County is a not-for-profit organization that is just starting. They need $300,000 to begin. For more information, please call 201-664-0212. Thank you for your support.

Spring Concert – Friday, May 16th at 7:30pm. All students in grades K – 8 are expected to attend. This date has been on the school calendar and the concert counts towards your grade!

Lunch Room Parents Needed – The weather is getting nicer and we would like to be able to take the lower floor children outside during their lunchtime. To do this we need more lunch help. First lunch is from 11:30 – 12:15. We need help most on Wednesday & Friday. If you can help, pleases contact me, Una Thomas at 201-664-9454. Just a reminder…Children there is no trading, selling or sharing food allowed at lunchtime. Parents the ONLY food the children should eat is the food provided by their parents. All treats should be approved by their teacher or Mrs. Meisten. This is for safety reasons, a number of children have food allergies.

Mrs. Moyer - Our four year old nursery teacher, Mrs. Eileen Moyer will be retiring after 34 years of service. We will be giving thanks to God for her and her years of devoted service on Sunday, May 18 at the 10:15 a.m. service. Mrs. Moyer has touched the lives of over one thousand children during her time at Zion. Let’s show her how much we love her. We are encouraging all of Eileen’s former students to attend. Specifically we have invited the families of her current and past eight classes to be here. There will be a cake and punch reception in the undercroft following the service. A “cash purse” collection is underway. If you wish to donate, please send your gift to Zion Lutheran Church (indicate that this is a gift for Mrs. Moyer). Checks are to be made out to “Zion Lutheran Church” with a note in the memo section “E. Moyer gift.”

Brownie Girl Scouts – will meet on Monday, May 5th from

3:00 – 4:00 in the cafeteria.

Student Government – will meet on Monday, May 5th from 3:10 – 4:00pm in Mrs. Hofmann’s room.

Junior Girl Scouts – will meet on Tuesday, May 6th from

3:00 – 4:15pm in the cafeteria.

Touring Handbells – will meet on Tuesday, May 6th from

3:00 – 4:00pm in the band room.

Beginner Handbells – will meet on Wednesday, May 7th from 3:00 – 3:45pm in Mrs. Walz’s room.

Choir Club – the younger children only (Grades K – 3) will meet on Thursday, May 8th from 3:45 – 4:30pm in the church.

Signing Club – will meet on Thursday, May 1st from 3:00 – 3:34pm in Mrs. Walz’s room.

Hot Dog Lunch – The School Board will sponsor a Hot Dog Lunch on Monday, May 5th. Please note – money & form were already due on Friday, May 2nd.

KFC Lunch – The 8th Grade will sponsor a KFC Lunch on Wednesday, May 7th. Please see attached order form.

Hero Lunch – The School Board will sponsor a Hero Lunch on Thursday, May 8th. Please see attached order form.

Pizza Lunch – The 8th grade will sponsor a Pizza Lunch on Friday, May 9th. The cost is $1.50 per slice. Money is due in homeroom on Tuesday morning. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Hot Dog Lunch – The School Board will sponsor a Hot Dog Lunch on Monday, May 12th. Please see attached order form. Note – money & form are due on Friday, May 9th. This lunch in not next week – it is the following week!

Manna – (GIFT CERTIFICATES) Certificates for Shop Rite, Kings and A&P can be purchased in the school office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 2:45pm. Remember certificates are at FACE VALUE so there is no extra cost to you.

General Mills Box Tops – Remember to collect box tops. Bring them to the school and put them in the box outside the office.

Campbell Soup Labels – are collected by our school. Please bring in the front label only and put them in the container outside the office.

Zion Lutheran School Sponsorship Program

2007-2008 School Year

Zion Lutheran School Board would like to thank those businesses and families that have donated to the Zion Lutheran School sponsorship program. Please consider patronizing those businesses, which have generously given to us.

Gold Level Sponsors - $500 Sponsorship

Diamond Level Sponsors - $250 Sponsorship

Friends of Zion Lutheran School Kindergarten

Zion Lutheran Church Men’s Club No Preference

MG Consulting Services, Inc. 5th Grade

Wild Ridge Service Center, Inc. 1st Grade

Wild Ridge Service Center, Inc. 2nd Grade

The Dillon Family 5th Grade & 8th Grade

Becker Funeral Home Touring Handbells

Platinum Level Sponsors - $100 Sponsorship

Zion’s Homebound Ministry No Preference

The Piserchia Family 4-Year Old Nursery

The Piserchia Family 1st Grade

The Hu Family 1st Grade

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Heinz 6th Grade

The Lee Family 6th Grade

The Lee Family 8th Grade

Atlantic Stewardship Bank No Preference