The Crusader – Parent Information Note (PIN)
March 7, 2018
Upcoming Dates and Activities
Monday-Friday, March 5-9 / National Lutheran Schools Week CelebrationWednesday, March 7 / Plant Sales Begin
Thursday, March 8 / Raising Cane’s In-Store Fundraiser 5:00-8:00
Thursday, March 8 / GOTT items due to the office
Friday, March 9 / Grandparents Day
Saturday, March 10 / Pancake Feed Zion Lutheran Gym from 7:30am-12:00pm
Friday, March 16 / Scholar Bowl
Saturday, March 17 / P.E.A.C.E Auction & Dinner
Monday, March 19 / Bookmobile
Tuesday, March 20 / 6th Grade to Stuhr Museum
Monday-Monday, March 26-April 2 / NO SCHOOL – Spring/Easter Break
Tuesday, April 3 / School Resumes
Friday, April 6 / 3rd-8th grade sign at the Tri-City Storm Hockey game
Saturday, April 7 / Gathering of the Talents - Seward
P.E.A.C.E 2018
One of the major fundraisers for the Zion Parent-Teacher League is our annual dinner and auction. Our 2018 P.E.A.C.E. (People Excited About Christian Education) Auction and Dinner will be held on March 17th.
Purchase your tickets today to help support Zion. We encourage all to attend. It is fun to have fellowship with others while supporting Zion’s Christian Education!
PLANT SALES
The Zion annual plant sales will begin today Wednesday, March 7th until April 10th. This is a great fundraiser. Please tell your family, friends, and neighbors. They are great quality plants at a great price and they help out our school. New this year, seed packets are available.
SECOND SEMESTER TUITION PAYMENTS
Reminder to families who pay their tuition in 2 payments, second semester tuition is now due. Payments may be dropped off at the office.
NATIONAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL WEEK
March 5-11, Zion will celebrate National schools week. There will be fun activities and different dress up days during that week.
All week the book fair will be open. There will be an art gallery in the gym.
PANCAKE FEED
The Zion Lutheran School Foundation is holding a pancake feed on Saturday, March 10th from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Zion School gym. Please spread the news and come to support Zion School!
CRUSADER BASKETBALL
The girls and boys basketball teams have completed their season. Both teams did a great job this season on and off of the court presenting themselves and Zion well.
We want to congratulation Zion boys for winning the C-Club tournament. This is a big accomplishment!
SCHOOL LUNCH & MILK
Hot Lunch - $2.50/day Milk - $.50/carton
In March we will serve 17 meals.
If your child eats lunch every day lunch the cost will be $42.50. If your child has milk every day the cost will be $8.50.
If you may qualify for free/reduced lunches please fill out a form or stop by the office for the income guidelines. This can help out the school. You may do this at any time not just at the beginning of the year. If you have questions please stop by the office.
TRI-CITY STORM GAME
On Friday, April 5th Zion’s 3rd-8th graders will sing at the Tri-City Storm Hockey game vs Lincoln. Come and support Zion and the Tri-City Storm!
GATHERING OF THE TALENTS
Those students that registered for Gathering of the Talents, the art and writing entries are due to the office this Thursday, March 8th.
REGISTRATION
Zion has begun registration for everyone. If you know of anyone that is interested in attending Zion please encourage them to attend.
ILLNESS
Just a reminder that it is cold and flu season if your child is exhibiting signs of illness or a temperature of 100 degrees or more please keep them home.
AMAZON.COM PURCHASES
If you use Amazon support Zion by shopping at smile.amazon.com. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to those who have enrolled. Call the office with questions.
PLASTIC BAGS
The Zion bag group is always in need of plastic shopping bags. Don’t throw them away bring them to the Zion office. The bags are made into sleeping mats and donated to the orphan grain train.
GIFT CARDS/SCRIP
Zion currently carries gift cards for over 30 local businesses. You can use the gift cards for everyday expenses such as food, gas, clothing, etc. With every purchase you earn revenue for you and Zion School. Our organization buys the gift cards at a discount and re-sells the certificates for full face value. The discount – from two to fifteen percent or more – is our organization’s revenue. When you enroll in Zion’s Scrip Program, you are able to apply 50% of the credit you earn toward tuition and 50% to the Zion Lutheran Building Fund. There are several families that take advantage of this and this has paid for several months’ tuition for their family. It is a great program. Stop by the school office to purchase gift cards or to find out more information! There are so many advantages and it easy to use, it is definitely worth looking into it.
WORSHIP TIMES
Everyone is invited to attend worship services at Zion. Worship is at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday. Sunday school and adult Bible study meet at 10:30 a.m. There is also a Saturday evening worship service at 5:00 p.m. Pastor DeLoach or Pastor Gaunt are also available to speak with if you have any questions or are interested in learning more about Zion Lutheran Church or the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
PRAYER REQUEST
The members of Zion Lutheran Church and other school families want to be able to pray for you and your family. Parents are asked to complete a prayer request form to inform the office staff if your family has a prayer request. Parents are able to choose to have their prayer request added to the school prayer list which will be included in the school newsletter; the school and church prayer list; or to only share with pastoral staff. Pastor DeLoach and Pastor Gaunt are also available to speak with if you so desire.
† For the health of students, families, and staff.
† For safe travels of students, families, and staff