As we enter Holy Week (4/27)

It has been a full week of achievement tests, end of the research paper, birthday celebrations, poetry, 

and studying the Passion Week.  I applaud this group for working hard on testing and showing courtesy

 to others so all can achieve our best.  Not only can standardized testing show strengths and areas for 

growth for individuals, it helps Zion make decisions on how we may best shape how we teach. 

We have been following Jesus on the walk to the cross in our Bible studies in Religion.  I encourage

 you to be part of these special worship services with your families this coming week.  

On Palm Sunday, we see Jesus declaring himself not only our King, but the promised Messiah. 

On Maundy Thursday we see the remarkable transformation of the Passover into Holy Communion

 - Jesus himself became our saving Lamb of sacrifice.   LIVING LAST SUPPER drama at Zion's

 worship.

Honor the Good Friday on which Christ died for our sins and the temple veil was torn in two - the

 separation that sin had caused between us and our Lord is no more.  

And finally the glorious day of resurrection, EASTER, when we celebrate our victory in Christ

 over sin, death and the devil.  There is nothing we could ever do to deserve this love.  What a 

wonderful opportunity we have before us to learn and grow in our faith - to praise and thank God

 for this glorious gift!!, 

Upcoming dates
Friday 4/3-Friday 4/10  Easter Break - No School

Thursday 4/16  - LHS Spring Musical  (permission slip came home today)

Friday 4/17  - 6R Shine Event at Breeze Park/Evertrue  (permission slip came home today)

Friday 4/17 Zion Auction - Bobcat Benefit

See the Friday email from the office for info on summer camps, 6th/7th grade night at LHS, and lots more!

Week 30 Powder Valley Field Trip

 

We had an amazing day for a field trip yesterday.  Students learned about “critter scene” investigation and how forensics are used to solve mysteries.  We had a lovely hike through the woods looking at the emerging new growth from the dead of winter.  Mrs. Arens did a great job helping the students learn to observe.  We even discovered fungi!! The nature center had amazing hands-on displays learning about Missouri wildlife and  conservation.  A great place to go back as a family!    Thanks again to the parent drivers who took time out of their day to chaperone.  

Check out the Google Photo link Chaperones, you may add any photos you took.

Our Win At Social Thursday was about the benefits of play and including others.  Here are the Family Huddle questions:

• TOSS UP: What's the game or activity you love playing the most with your friends? Why is it your favorite?

• COACH UP: I heard you're learning about making sure everyone feels included during sports and playtime. If you could create your dream playground, what would it look like? Tell me about the features, games, and activities you'd include to make sure everyone can join in the fun.

• HUDDLE UP: If you ever feel left out during a game or activity, what can you do to let others know how you feel and find someone to talk to for support?

Next Week:

Achievement Testing - I reminded the kids to get good sleep and eat breakfast each day

        It’s also a good week to meet AR goals as there is likely to be less daily work.

SAVE THE DATES

April 16 - LHS Spring Musical  (teacher led)

May 18 - Lutheran Heritage Field trip  THIS WILL BE AN EXTENDED DAY TRIP  

       PTL generously sponsors a charter bus for our trip to Perry Co. to see the MO Veterans Memorial and the area where the first Lutheran immigrated to our region.  Please mark your calendar for  6:30 a.m-5:30 p.m. day.   More information will come home soon.

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Don't miss our school auction, the Bobcat Benefit coming April 17!​  Can't wait to see what the Pizza Oven we purchased brings in for the school!

Week 28 Grandparents Day!

Thanks to all the Grandparents and Special Friends who came to spend time with us today.  We loved playing games with you and showing off our school.  You hold a special role in shaping our young people - we honor that role and cherish the memories we create together.  I hope I got your picture with your grandchild, but I know things were pretty busy in our classroom!  

 

Our 7th graders led worship with a wonderful chancel drama and sign language message of how we run this race of GRACE not alone, but with God on our side.  Be ready for your students who will get to lead worship next year for GP day!!

 

There are lots of events in the Friday Email from the office.  I wanted to highlight the poetry night at Immanuel, St. Charles next Friday.  I was blessed to be a parent chaperone at the Lutheran Youth Gathering in New Orleans last August and Tanner Olsen was one of our mass event leaders.  The youth were mesmerized by his down to earth poetry.  He really connected with young people and helped them focus on faith in the challenges of every day life.  I highly recommend attending one of the events hosted there next week.  See the flyer below. 

 

From the class bloggers:

Liv and Lily

This week was a fun but busy week. In gym class we did 

badminton and pickle ball. In art we are working on a fun

 cross art. We had a lot of tests but we got them done and

 hopefully we all did good.

 Upcoming events

 

Thurs. 3/19  Powder Valley field trip

3/23-3/27  Achievement Test Week 

Thurs 4/16  Teacher led Field trip to LHS matinee The Sound of Music  (No chaperones needed - thanks!!) 

 

 

Week 26 Ash Wed/Kids Heart Challenge

 We began the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday.  Mrs. Kuhlmann led chapel and helped us see that this is a time for us to remember just why Jesus came to die for us - sinners.  Yet we know the end of the story.  Jesus lives again on Easter and brings us salvation!!

Color Art

What a blessing it was to be able to have Tuesday to celebrate the life of our beloved Mrs. Glover with colleagues and families.  Thank you for helping accommodate an unexpected day off school.  

This week 6th grade was hit hard with illness.  Please remind students that we will work with them to get caught up. In general work through one day at a time on the Daily Assignment sheet as you get caught up.  I would give priority to the research paper, math, and Science as those subjects build the most upon each other.

As we are stepping into the last 2 weeks of the quarter, remember that grades can be checked on Sycamore at any time, but may not reflect this past week’s grades until Monday.

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Forms to be returned: 1) Powder Valley field trip permission - 

                                      2) Grandparent’s day permission slip

Upcoming Dates:  Feb. 23-27  STUCO Week of Kindness

        Wednesday March 4 - Class visit to Book Fair

                              Thursday March 5  Last day for AR tests

                               Friday, March 6  Grandparents/Special Friends Day

                                              End of 3rd Q

                               Thursday, March 19  Powder Valley Field Trip

                                March 23-27   Achievement Testing 

                                  (please avoid school day appointments if possible this week!)

Would you like to donate to our class library?  You may put money in our class eWallet.  You will get a chance to set up an eWallet for your children next week.

Book fair e Wallet  6R https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2e21d7f7-c854-4a3f-a503-df46d8202169

Enjoy our Kids Heart Challenge photos!  Thanks, Mrs. Jennings for such a fun time!

 

Week 25 Happy V Day! 2/12/26

 Thanks to the parents who donated and those who came to help at the parties.  It was girls vs. boys in and escape room challenge!  We enjoyed some challenging puzzles and then celebrated with ice cream sundaes.  

 Our next field trip will be to Powder Valley Nature Center on Thursday, March 19.  Watch for a permission slip with details to come home on next week.  We will need parent drivers with a current background check.  Priority goes to those who were unable to chaperone our first trip.

 

Upcoming events

Sunday 2/15 Zion Sausage Supper

Mon/Tues 2/16-17 No School

Wed. Feb. 18  Ash Wednesday Chapel

Thurs. Feb 19 6th grade Kids Heart Challenge 

Thurs. March 5  LAST DAY FOR AR

March 4-6  Book Fair  PARENT VOLUNTEER sign up link

Fri. March 6  Grandparents/Special Friends Day

                    End of 3rd Q

Thurs. March 19  Powder Valley Field Trip

Fri March 27  Weinhold Cornhole Tournament (see below)

 

 

 

 Weinhold Scholarship information