Zion Lutheran School September 24, 2021

Zion Lutheran School
                     September 24, 2021

 Our Mission: At Zion Lutheran School, God's love works in and through His people. In a nurturing environment and
             through academic excellence, children grow in their love of learning and in their love of Jesus.

Message from Mrs. Koch…
JOG A THON Fundraiser We are excited to try something new this year! At ZLS we are so
blessed to be supported by Zion Lutheran Church! Zion Lutheran Church allows us to offer
affordable tuition to families by making up for more than 48% of tuition costs for all of our
students and even more than that for students that receive tuition assistance. ZLS plans a
responsible budget every year and our church members, year after year, go over and above to
help meet our needs!
A large part of meeting our budget is done through fundraising. This year we are trying
something different- a JOG A THON! This fun event for Preschool through Eighth Graders
will be held on October 29th on our school’s walking track during the school day. We will
be setting goals for each class and competing for class and individual prizes. The link is already
live and will be shared in a separate email in early October. Watch for a separate email with
details and the link for donating and sharing with family and friends.
How can you help? Be ready to share your child’s link, gather donations, and help us raise
funds! We already have ten volunteers for this event but if you would like to help on the day of
this event there will be a sign up in the newsletter in the coming weeks!
Thank you in advance for your support for our school. The fundraiser support is awesome AND
your positive “WORD OF MOUTH” support in the community is irreplaceable!

“Doing all things in LOVE”,

Mrs. Koch
Interim Principal, ZLS
skoch@zionbethalto.org

                                                   School News

Upcoming Important Dates:
   ● Friday, October 8th: NO SCHOOL Preschool-8th
   ● Monday, October 11th: NO SCHOOL Preschool-8th Grade
   ● Tuesday, October 12th: Please note the scheduled early dismissal is cancelled for
     elementary students. This will be a full school day 8:00-3:00.
   ● Friday, October 15th: PTL Movie Night 7:00pm
   ● Friday, October 22nd: K-8th Grade NO SCHOOL

●   Friday, October 29th: Jog A Thon (event during the school day!)

Nominate our school for 2021 Best Local Private School!
Enter your nomination at https://bit.ly/39bLzmv
Scroll down and click on “Best Local Private School.”
When our ZLS ad pops up, click on the green “Nominate” button.
Nominate ZLS once each day from 9/16 through 9/25.
Thanks for your help! Share with your friends and ask them to nominate us, too.

8th Grade Mum Fundraiser: Congratulations, New Record! You were a part of a record
setting year! As a group, we sold 459 mums and earned over $2,000 towards the cost of the
8th grade Chicago trip!

Delivery time/location: Mums will be delivered to school this afternoon. If you have an
especially large order, I would suggest coming by school either at 2:00 or at 3:15, once car line
is done. Mums will be spread all over the front/south lawn on the school side of campus, and
will be organized into 7th and 8th grade sections. 8th graders will be available to help load from
approximately 2:00-2:15 and 3:15-3:30.

Again, thank you to all who participated! Our next fundraiser will likely be a Krispy Kreme Donut
Sale!

Choir: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade sings this Sunday at the 8:15 worship service.

Papa John’s Day: This Tuesday, September 28th is our next Papa John’s Day. Zion Lutheran
School receives up to 25% of your order. We earn a higher donation when you order online!
You must use Zion’s Promo Code SSZ001 when placing your order. Call 258-7272 or order
online at www.papajohns.com. See attached flyer for details and coupons!

Host Family Needed: Metro-East Lutheran High School is looking for one Host Family for a
Student Teacher coming from Concordia University-Nebraska for the 2nd quarter. It is a female
student who will be at MELHS from October 18th through December 10th. If you are interested
in hosting this young lady please contact Dr. Jay Krause, Principal, at jay.krause@melhs.org.

After School Care: Will be outside weather permitting, from 3:00-4:30. Check the sign on door
C (will either say IN or OUT); sometimes if the weather is nice we will stay out longer in the
fenced in preschool playground area.

Help with Tuition Cost: Enroll your family on ShopWithScrip.com for a convenient way to
order your gift cards online. You can place an order and day at any time from any internet
connected device. It’s as easy as that! Gift cards are also available for purchase in the school
office and on Sunday mornings between worship services. The order form to purchase scrip in
the office is attached. Turn in the order Monday morning by 9am and the order will be filled
immediately with in-stock gift cards or an order placed and available for pick up (or sent home
with your child) by the end of the week. Scrip profit is deducted from your tuition in August,
January and May.. Please call the office if you have any questions.

Zion Spiritwear: Just a reminder that if you placed an order for Zion apparel, today is the last
day to let us know if you are missing an item.

Science Fair: Preparation for the annual Science Fair has begun. The dates for this year’s fair
are November 16-17. Entry forms are due by October 15st. See attached for more details.

GET $40 WRISTBANDS IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE ($5 goes to ZLS)! LESA's 9th Annual
“Brew in the Lou” Festival Returns to Francis Park - Oct. 9 from 1-5pm: Brew in the Lou is
a one-stop tasting event showcasing St. Louis’ best drinks and food showcasing more than 100
vendors. Wristbands are $40 advance/$50 day-of-event and include unlimited tastings (while
supplies last) and a keepsake commemorative glass. As always, children, babies and pets are
welcome! New this year: VIP tickets for $100/person. Tickets include VIP access to exclusive
food and beverage offerings, private bathrooms, a special VIP glass and a Brew in the Lou
Passport featuring 30 drink, food, and merchandise offers valued at $300 and valid until October
9, 2022. Wristbands are on sale now - call (314) 200-0797, or visit LESAstl.org at:
https://lesastl.org/2021-brew-in-the-lou/. About LESA: More than 8,300 children attend LESA
member Lutheran schools in the St. Louis Metro Area, making Lutheran schools the second-
largest private school system in the Bi-State area. A Recognized Service Organization of the
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, LESA represents 34 elementary and high schools and five
related agencies. For more information, visit www.www.LESAstl.org.

Parent Volunteers: Are you looking for some ways to get involved here at Zion? Please fill out
this form using the link (https://forms.gle/Qf1ZhWQHiucQ2wmQ7) to help us know more about
ways that you might like to serve here at the school. There are many opportunities including
Room Parents, PTL, buildings and grounds, athletics, and more!

Chapel Offerings: Zion Lutheran Church and School are joining forces to create “Back to
School Kits” through Lutheran World Relief. We will be collecting school supply items that will
be assembled into kits in basic, sturdy drawstring bags thru the end of September. You can
place your donations in the designated tub in the church Ministry Center or by the school office.
When we collect enough supplies to ship, our school students will assemble the bags to get
ready for shipment to Lutheran World Relief. The supplies needed are: plain spiral notebooks
(70ish sheets), rulers (must have cm), small pencil sharpeners, blunt scissors, plain yellow
pencils, black or blue pens, boxes of 24 crayons, pink erasers, and sturdy drawstring bags. If
you would like to make some bags for us, the directions can be found in the church or school
office, or can be emailed to you. Contact Kim Griffith at kgriffith@zionbethalto.org for the
directions. Our chapel offerings for this year total $200.31.

                                    Preschool Spotlight

Notes from Mrs. Koch- Weather Changing! Fall is such a fun time. We are enjoying teaching
our preschoolers about changing leaves, apples, pumpkins, and so much more! Keep in mind
the drastic change in the weather during fall days! We go outside to play during the mornings
and need jackets (labeled with names) and then by the afternoons we don’t. Also- don’t forget
we need extra clothes for accidents that happen during our preschool day. Preschool accidents
aren’t always potty accidents! As you go through your child’s closet this fall, if you have extra
pants that you would be willing to donate to our preschool we would appreciate it- we like to
keep extra pants just in case one of our friends needs to borrow them!

Facebook Group:
Join our Preschool Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1960782010741378

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip: The entire preschool is invited to go to Relleke’s Pumpkin Patch on
October 22nd at 9:00am. Watch for details and pricing in a separate email next week. Please
note that every preschooler will need an adult on this trip.

PTL Spotlight

Hello! My name is Nikki Winkelmann and on behalf of the PTL board -- WELCOME Zion families
to the 2021/22 PTL year! We are excited to have new events to share with the Zion community
throughout the year.

You might be thinking “what is PTL?” PTL stands for Parent Teacher League. The organization
is established for the purpose of supporting the education of children at Zion Lutheran School by
fostering relationships among the church, school, parents, and teachers. The mission of the ZLS
PTL is to sustain, enhance and enrich the academic learning environment of our students while
providing the help and resources to better support and equip our teachers and staff. The ZLS
PTL will strengthen our school by:

·   Raising funds to provide cutting edge facilities for our students and teachers.

· Ensuring a strong parent teacher relationship through a spirit of appreciation and open
communication.

·   Providing social opportunities to connect parents, teachers, staff, and students.

See You at the Pole: This week was our first PTL sponsored event. THANK YOU to the 6th
graders and everyone else who volunteered their time to make See You At The Pole a great
event!

PTL Volunteer: Are you thinking… basically it is creating fun! How do I get involved? Zion
parents automatically become PTL members upon enrollment of their student(s). PTL offers
many opportunities and levels of involvement from volunteering to becoming a board member.
Not sure you have the time to commit to volunteering? It is easier than you think. Sometimes it
is as simple as setting up a table, emptying a trash can, or just being a friendly face at events.

Zion Lutheran School is a religious institution and therefore, doesn't receive any state or federal
funding for academics. Zion Lutheran Church subsidizes a significant portion of every student's
tuition. The school is supported by the church, tuition, volunteer support labor, and fundraisers
by the PTL and the school. I hope you will consider joining us.

If you would like to volunteer but aren’t sure how, I will include my information below. Email me
and we will find a role for you that is fun and rewarding.

We hope to see you at our next event:

·   10/15 at 7pm: Movie Night – Volunteers needed – Click here to sign up!

Stay tuned for more information about our events for the year! Thank you for your support - we
couldn't do it without you!

Movie Night: We hope you will join us October 15th for Movie Night and meet the PTL board
and committee members.

Nikki Winkelmann

ZLS PTL President 2021/22

nikkiwink@hotmail.com

Zion Lutheran Church Spotlight

8th Graders: Youth Gathering forms & deposit ($150) due Sunday, Oct 3! The youth
gathering is July 9-13, 2022 in Houston, and all 8th-12th graders are eligible to participate.
Contact DCE Kristen for more information!

Confirmation Students (6th-8th Grades)
Sunday School & Jr High Nights are both great options for your Growing in Faith
opportunities! More info below

Zion's Youth Groups:
Faith Finders (Grades 3-5)
Wed, Oct 20 - Faith Finders Youth Night, 5-6:30pm (meet in the gym)
Sat, Oct 23 - Altitude Trampoline Park! Cost is $20 (pizza, water & 2 hrs jumping).
Permission form due Oct 20th (Click here for permission form)
Text @ZionFF to 81010 for text updates.

Jr High (Grades 6-8)
Sun, Oct 3 - Youth Night, 4-6pm
Thurs, Oct 7 - Youth Room Remodel, 3-6pm
Sun, Oct 17 - Youth Night, 4-6pm
Text @ZionJH to 81010 for text updates.

For more information or questions about Zion's Youth Groups contact DCE Kristen at
kwyzard@zionbethalto.org

Join us for Worship!
Weekend Services - Saturdays - Traditional Service, 6:00 pm
Sundays - Traditional Service, 8:15 am*; Contemporary Service, 10:45 am*
*Streamed to our YouTube channel

We also have Bible Study & Sunday School for all ages Sundays, 9:30-10:30 am.
Preschool-5th Grade classes begin in the Sanctuary, and Jr High meets in the East Meeting
room.

                                   Zion Athletic Program

Cross Country is open to boys and girls in 4th -8th grade. Practices are run every Monday and
Wednesday through the end of the cross- country season 3:15-4:15.

For Full Sports Schedules please check the September school calendar (attached).
Schedules will also be emailed via FACTS.

If you have any questions regarding Zion’s Athletic Programs, please contact our Athletic
Director, Bruce Knosher (bknosher@yahoo.com).

                                    Activities Schedule
Schedule for the week of September 5th:
Sept 26-Sunday:     3rd-5th Grade Choir 8:15
                    Sunday School 9:30-10:30
                    Volleyball Girls A Tournament Good Shepherd
Sept 27-Monday:     Cross Country Practice 3:15-4:15
                    Girls Volleyball Game AWAY Good Shepherd C at 6PM & A at 7PM
                    Papa John’s Day
Sept 28-Tuesday:    Boys Volleyball Practice 3-4:30
Sept 29-Wednesday: Cross Country Practice 3:15-4:15
                    Girls Volleyball Practice C/D 3:00-4:30 A 4:30-6:00
Sept 30-Thursday: Sr. Robotics 3:00-4:30
                    Boys Volleyball Practice 3:00-4:30
                    Cross Country Meet @ Highland HS 4:30
                    Girls Volleyball Game AWAY Belleville C at 6PM & A at 7PM
Oct 1 -Friday:      6th Grade Outdoor Ed
                    Cross Country Meet @ Bethalto Sportsplex 4:00
                    Girls Volleyball B Tournament at Belleville
Oct 2 -Saturday:    Girls Volleyball B Tournament at Belleville
                    Boys Volleyball Tournament at Belleville
                    Zion Connect 9am-1pm

Pre-Order School Lunches: To order lunches/milks, go to www.zlsbethalto.org, click on
'FACTS Family Portal for Current Families'. (You may also go directly to www.FACTSmgt.com)
Click on Parent Log In (Zion's District Code is ZL-IL). Enter your username and
password. From your Family Portal, click on Student, then Lunch. Click on Create Web
Order. From this page click on the Student's Name, click on the lunch item you would like to
order for that day. Continue ordering for additional days and then click on ‘SUBMIT Order’ and
then ‘SUBMIT & PAY’ if you order individual milk. If you see the options for that day on the
calendar in the Family Portal, those are the days available for pre-ordering. DEADLINE TO
ORDER FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK IS THURSDAY AT NOON.
Please Note: After you click Submit and Pay, the lunch items ordered on the calendar will be
in BLUE. If they are in RED and you are sure you hit Submit and Pay, please contact the
school office. This means there was a problem in the system and the school will not know to
order your child a lunch.

Deadline has passed
Sept 27-Monday: Chicken Patty on Bun, Crispy Fries, Carrots, Fruit
Sept 28-Tuesday: Bosco Sticks w/ Meat Sauce, Fresh Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad, Fruit
Sept 29-Wednesday: Beef Tacos, Lettuce & Cheese, Salsa & Sour Cream, Corn, Fruit
Sept 30-Thursday: Hot Dog on Bun, Mac N Cheese, Green Beans, Fruit
Oct 1- Friday: BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Peas, Fruit, Cookie

Deadline to order is Thursday, September 30th
Oct 4-Monday: Chili, Goldfish Crackers, Celery Sticks, Fruit
Oct 5-Tuesday: Chicken Strips with Ranch, Wheat Bread, Green Beans, Fruit
Oct 6-Wednesday: Corn Dog, Sweet Potato Fries, Fruit
Oct 7-Thursday: Meatball Sub, Sunchips, Baby Carrots, Fruit

Oct 8- Friday: NO SCHOOL

Deadline to order is Thursday, October 7th
Oct 11-Monday: NO SCHOOL
Oct 12-Tuesday: Spaghetti, Garlic Breadstick, Side Salad, Fruit
Oct 13-Wednesday: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Baked Lays, Peas, Fruit
Oct 14-Thursday: Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese, Carrots and Celery Stick with Ranch, Fruit
Oct 15- Friday: Beef Nachos, Salsa & Sour Cream, Black Beans, Fruit
Deadline to order is Thursday, October 14th
Oct 18-Monday: Chicken Alfredo, Breadstick, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit
Oct 19-Tuesday: Pizza, Side Salad, Fruit, Chocolate Pudding
Oct 20-Wednesday: BBQ Rib on a Bun, Glazed Carrots, Fruit
Oct 21-Thursday: Pancakes with Syrup, Sausage Patty, Apple Juice
Oct 22- Friday: Bosco Stick with Marinara Sauce, Broccoli & Cheese, Fruit, Rice Krispie

Deadline to order is Thursday, October 21st
Oct 25-Monday: Chicken Nuggets, Mac N Cheese, Green Beans, Fruit
Oct 26-Tuesday: Beef Tacos, Lettuce & Cheese, Salsa & Sour Cream, Refried Beans, Fruit
Oct 27-Wednesday: Ravioli with Cheese, Side Salad, Fruit
Oct 28-Thursday: Hot Dog on a Bun, Cooked Carrots, Fruit, Cookie
Oct 29- Friday: Chicken Fajitas, Lettuce & Cheese, Corn, Fruit

        All lunches must be preordered by Thursday at 12 Noon the week prior!
   A yogurt plate (yogurt, granola topping, cheese stick) is available in place of the entrée.
                    Fruit and vegetables are included with the yogurt plate.
                             Hot lunches are free and include milk.
          If your child brings their lunch and does not bring a drink, milks are $.35.
                            Students may also order additional milks.