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| Zion Lutheran School News  Dear Zion Families, We are so excited to see you and your children! May God bless us all as we begin our new year together! In loving service to our Lord Jesus and to you and your family, Donna Woods, Principal Principal Newsletter (Aug-2010) News and Updates
Golf Tournament Picture it . . . golf on a beautiful course, cloudless skies, soft evening breezes, delicious dinner, fun shopping . . . sound enticing? If so, join us at the Zion Church and School Annual Golf Tournament at Temecula Creek Golf Course at 44501 Rainbow Canyon Road in Temecula on Friday, September 17th. This is an evening out that is always filled with fun and great fellowship. Even if you’re not a golfer, join us for dinner and quality auction items. This is one of the best evening activities of the year, and we’d love for you to be with us!For the first time ever, students are invited to play with a parent! What a wonderful fun time that would be for you and your child. Students will be given an excused absence that day that will not affect their attendance. Need a babysitter? We’re offering that free of charge to you. Mrs. Danena Riggs, Zion Preschool teacher, and Mrs. Lorrie Scarborough, Zion church mom and member, will be caring for your little ones at the Zion Fellowship Center. Dinner will be provided for them, too. We’re also holding an opportunity drawing for two items: a brand-new IPad and a brand-new IPod Touch. Come by the school office to purchase tickets ($10.00 for the IPad; $5.00 for the IPod Touch). Please make checks out to “ZLCS” or through the online payment button available at www.zlcs.org. The deadline to register is Friday, September 10. Monies earned will directly benefit our students. All proceeds will be given to the school technology department, teaching our students to become “21st century learners.”
Innisbrook Fundraiser And . . . we’re off! Our first fundraiser of the year kicked off Wednesday at a student assembly. Innisbrook offers quality products that are easy to sell and also offer fun for the students. Students can earn prizes from Innisbrook, from the school, and from online ordering. Your child took home their packet Wednesday afternoon with all of the information you need to participate.Out-of-town family and friends can participate, too, through their Online Store at www.innisbrook.com. We pray that you will enthusiastically support this fundraiser which will benefit our music program. We’ve set our school goal at $10,000 in sales. Please don’t hesitate to contact me personally or Katherine Patterson, our Innisbrook Fundraising Coordinator (and 6th grade mom) at 760-728-7283. Sales run from September 1 through September 15.
Confirmation Instruction It is with great joy and anticipation that we announce this year’s Confirmation program. Confirmation is a two year program. Students in grades 5-8 are eligible. Parents are asked to attend class with their child. If a parent is unable to attend a mentor will be provided. Among the purposes of Confirmation are the following:- To provide our youth with formal instruction in the Christian faith. - To strengthen and encourage our youth in their faith and to equip them in dealing with the many challenges of today’s world. - To prepare our youth for rightful reception of Holy Communion and adult membership in the congregation. This year Confirmation Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the Zion Fellowship Center. Classes begin on September 8, 2009 and conclude on April 13, 2010. Confirmation of our second year students will take place on April 17, 2010. For more information, please call the Church Office at 760-728-8288. Confirmation Letter from Pastor, Confirmation Schedule, Confirmation Sign-Up Form Boys LaCrosse Clinic I have exciting news! Last night I scheduled 2 Lacrosse Clinics for our boys. The coach Frank Rotunda, a grandfather of one of our students and the Warrior Lacrosse Club coach has offered to hold 2 free clinic for our boys. Don’t worry your kids won’t miss any class time. The first clinic is for the middle school boys and it will be on Friday, Sept. 10 at 11:45, during their PE period. The second clinic will be held on Thursday, Sept. 16, at 2:00, for our 4th & 5th grades boys and that is also during their PE period. --LaDorna Bunt (Athletic Director) Girls Volleyball (Grades 5-8th) Girls Volleyball practice will start Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 3:15. Boys Football (Grades 5-8th) Boys Football practice will start on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 3:15 PM (due to LABOR DAY on Monday) and then will meet on Mondays at 3:15 PM going forward. Parent Volunteer Hours – You will have the opportunity to sign up for your volunteer hours during the Community Open Forum/Parent Orientation. There is variety of fun events to sign up for. Upcoming events include: Back-to-School Night, Picture Day, Harvest Festival, Scholastic Book Fair, Grandparents’ Day, and many more. Want to get your volunteer hours done right away? We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate our annual Innisbrook fundraiser. It begins with a kickoff assembly on Wednesday, September 1st. Innisbrook as an outstanding collection of gift ideas and gift wrap paper. It’s easy and fun! Please call Principal Donna Woods to volunteer. School office volunteers wanted - We are looking for a school office receptionist to be a friendly, warm, and welcoming face while our regular school secretary, Marilyn Hemeyer, is serving in the church office. The hours we need folks are on Mondays, 9-2; Thursdays, 9-2; and Fridays, 8-3. Please contact Principal Donna Woods at 723-3500 or dwoods@zlcs.org. Hot Lunch Program Zion is pleased to announce some exciting news about the lunch program for the 2010-11 school year. Coordinated by Mrs. Lisa Wilson, Zion parent & Librarian, the 2010-11 lunch program is gearing up to be a delicious and healthy option for your children. Please visit the [Parent Information] page for more details. California Junior Scholarship Federation Zion Lutheran School has a chapter in the California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF) and is pleased to announce membership opportunities for our 7th and 8th grade students. Please visit our CJSF page for more information. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! • Monday, September 6 Labor Day – No School • Friday, September 17 Zion Golf Tournament • Friday, September 24 Back-to-School Night, Cake Auction and Classrooms open • Friday, October 1 Picture Day PE Uniforms 
PE Uniform Order Form
Check with Mrs. Bunt for assistance with sizes. Students in grades 6, 7, & 8 dress out for PE. (These are not ordered through True Grits. ) New - Pay Your Monthly School Invoice Online 
We have a NEW online payment
option for you! This new
online option enables
individuals to make payments
using electronic funds transfer
(EFT). You may already be using
EFT to pay your mortgage, car
payment or insurance premium
through an automatic withdrawal
from your checking or savings
account or a credit card. There
is no cost to you for this new
payment. You can create a profile, using a valid email address, to track your payments as well as print a copy of your receipts. It’s so easy. Use this option to pay your monthly invoice (tuition, school lunches, field trips, yearbook, and special events such as JAMBA JUICE fundraisers). If you have any questions about how to set-up your own profile or any general questions, please contact Suzanne Longhurst or Pam Thomas. AIM our “Adult Instruction & Membership Class” If you want to know about… - The basic teachings of the Christian faith - What Lutheran Christians believe and confess - How to become a member of Zion Lutheran Church… Join us for AIM! Friday, October 1 ~ 6:30-9:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2 ~ 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 3 ~ 9:30-10:15 a.m. Lunch & Snacks provided. Childcare available. Sign-up on the Zion Happenings Board in the Fellowship Center. For more information contact the church office at zionchurch@zlcs.org or Pastor Demel at (760) 728-8288 or mdemel@zlcs.org. Tuition Assistance Once again Zion will offer tuition assistance to our families who need financial aid. Visit the Admissions page on the school website at www.zlcs.org and click on the “FAST” button at the right margin of the home page, under the “Enrollment Forms” section. The application process is self-guided. The charge for the application is $34 and is to be paid by credit card at the end of the session. The goal is to have award determinations made by May 31 for all re-enrolling families. Tutoring Sessions Available - Zion member Kayse Pratt is a fully credentialed teacher, with 8 years of educational experience. Tutoring sessions can focus on review, remediation, and/or challenge work. Tutoring is available for all subjects in grades K-8, and English, Math, and History in grades 9-12. Tutoring is also available for all grades in specialty areas such as study skills, writing skills, and critical thinking. 45 minute slots are available on Monday-Thursday afternoons. Her phone # is 562.755.3112, and email is kayse.pratt@gmail.com - either way is a great way to contact her. 4-8th Grade Parents...Have you Signed Up for Gradelink Email Alearts? It’s so easy, just sign into your child’s gradelink account at www.gradelink.com and click on the [Alerts] button located on the left-hand panel. Gradelink will do the rest—they email you according to your specifications. You’ve got email if your child receives an “A” or a grade that may require some attention. When we work together we can help each student achieve their academic best! Fresh & Easy Thanks for your receipts! We are so excited. Zion earned over $1600 from the receipts everyone collected. Way to Go! Add that to the $500 we earned from the shopping night – that makes over $2,000 that Fresh and Easy will be sending to us! Buy SCRIP Today - BUY SCRIP - BUY SCRIP TODAY - BUY SCRIP - BUY SCRIP - BUY SCRIP TODAY! Remember that Zion splits the profit 50/50 with you and your family – to be applied towards your Zion account. If questions, ask Cathy Demel or Suzanne Longhurst. Innisbrook Did you miss out on ordering, or would you like to place an additional order from Innisbrook? Our school can continue to earn money year-round! Just visit www.innisbrook.com and place your order. The items ship directly to you and our school benefits! Remember to enter our school number: 104295. Major Market Major Market gives us 1% back! For middle school families, total the receipts in batches of $1000 and turn them in for credit to your fundraising account. Turn in all your receipts by Monday, October 5 for our first submission and credit to your account. Adult Basketball Players you are invited to join our men’s basketball games every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 6:00 a.m. in the Zion Fellowship Center. This is an excellent way to begin your day with exercise, fun and fellowship. |
