Everything you need to know...

about attending Zion Lutheran School & maybe a bit more

Weekly Newsletter


New - Pay Your Monthly Bill 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.



Zion’s Delicious 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. Mrs. Wilson is excited to offer more robust portions along with healthy entrées accompanied with fresh fruit, salad or vegetables. New entrée ideas include chicken tortilla wraps, mexi-bowls, large baked potatoes with steamed broccoli, and home-style chicken and noodles just to name a few. Old time favorites such as spaghetti, orange chicken and pizza will continue to be offered. For those “forgetful” days, emergency lunches will continue to be available. Our emergency lunch is a standard entrée including a peanut butter sandwich, fresh fruit/veggie, chips and a drink. Please place your child’s lunch order through the online monthly lunch order forms available in the School Office and below. Completed order forms may be dropped off in the School Office or emailed to lunchorder@zlcs.org if using the online order form [Email] button.

Order Forms:
Sep. Lunch Order Form
(Menu only - orders were due 8/31/10)  
October Lunch Order Form
(due 9/20/10)

New Lower Prices:
Large Entrée: $4.50
Small Entrée: $4.00

Give it a Try!
Sampling is so much fun, isn’t it? Mrs. Wilson will be offering one free lunch per student the first week of school to let the students sample the lunch program.

Questions
Mrs. Wilson would love to hear from you if you have any questions or special food needs, please email at lwilson@zlcs.org
or call 760-723-3500.
 


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. )


School Uniforms  Our red, white & blue school uniforms are available for purchase through www.truegrits.com 

When ordering by phone or online, True Grits will send your uniform purchases to Zion Lutheran School FREE of charge. We will notify you upon their arrival. If your child has grown out of their uniforms, you can donate them to the school office. We will recycle them for you. If you are looking for some uniforms in different sizes, we will have them in the school office. Middle School students, your Friday fun shirt is available to purchase through True Grits.
New at True Grits! True Grits uniform company now has 100% cotton polo uniform shirts and they are available via special order only. If you are interested in purchasing these shirts, please call the San Diego store and speak to a sales associate at 858-535-0022.

Three ways to shop:
1. Shop at the following local retail store: 9823 Pacific Heights Blvd. #K, San Diego, CA 92121, 858-535-0022
2. Place phone orders during regular store hours by calling 858-535-0022.
3. Shop from the convenience of your home on our website at
www.truegrits.com (Our website school code is: ZLS092)


K-8 Afternoon Daycare  We offer a wonderful daycare program for your children before and after normal school hours.  They are in good hands with our caring daycare team who lead structured indoor & outdoor play time, homework, and arts & crafts.  If you need to reach anyone in the afternoon daycare, please call us at (760) 723-3500. Daycare is located in rooms 9 & 10.

Extended Daycare: Extended Daycare is available for Grades K-8 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM and from 3 PM to 6 PM. Fees for K-8 Daycare are $5 per hour. Extended Daycare charges are billed monthly.  Preschool Daycare hours will be available in the afternoon -- please check back soon as we are working on a new preschool daycare package (hours & fees).

Late Pick-up: Parents are required to pick up their children no later than 10 minutes after school dismissal time. Students remaining on campus longer will be signed into the Extended Day care program and parents billed accordingly. Parents who pick up their children from Extended Daycare after hours will be charged $2 for every minute after the scheduled closing time, with a minimum late pick up charge of $20 per occurrence.


GRADELINK (5-8 Grade) Gradelink is our online grading & communication tool for teachers & parents of 5-8th grade students.  You will receive your student's logon credentials at the beginning of the school year.  Sign up for the grade alerts - what a fantastic way to help your students be successful! If you loose your logon credentials, please email Pam Thomas at pthomas@zlcs.org - we'll get you back up & running quickly.  www.gradelink.com (School ID: 166)


Buy scrip at Zion  Scrip is always available for purchase Monday-Friday in the school office.  Scrip order forms are also available right here on the website. This is a “no-brainer!” Your scrip purchasing earns $$ for Zion’s Ministry! What a Deal! Cathy Demel, Scrip coordinator   Zion Scrip Order Form


Parent Volunteer Hours
Please come and sign up for your volunteer hours in the school office. There is a variety of fun events to sign up for. Upcoming events include: Innisbrook, Picture Day, Harvest Carnival and many, many more!