Week 7: Mission for Afghan Refugees

 From the class bloggers:

October 1, 2021 Delaney and Emily 

This week was pretty busy, a lot of homework had to be done.Our choir 

sang at chapel on Wednesday.It sounded great. ARis due October 18.

With trunk or treat on October 15.Our class raised over $ 1,090.25 with

 more to come on Monday. We are trying to reach 5,000 dollars for the 

kids in Cambodia. Hopefully this hot weather will leave and we can feel 

the crisp fall weather. That's all for this week.

 

 

 

Mission for Afghan Refugees

 We have been approved for a Thrivent Action grant! I am shopping for toiletry items for my class to bag into Welcome Kits for newcomers to the St. Louis area. Check out the organization Christian Friends of New Americans, whom we will work with.  I am asking 6R families, if you are able, to provide small toy items or new socks that could fit in a 2-gallon ziploc with other items: Small stuffed animal, deck of cards, hot wheels, etc. I know there are a lot of giving opportunities right now. so we will be OK if you are not able to help right now. The kids will be writing encouraging messages to go into the bags. My goal is 21 bags, one from each student. We are asking Zion church and school families who are able to help to provide bigger items.

 

• gifts cards (Walmart, Aldi, Schnuck's, Target)  - any amount
• Paper towels
• Toilet paper
• Cleaning supplies
• New blankets

 Our target packing date is Friday, October 22 and I may be seeking help to deliver items that weekend.

 

 

Sycamore News:

•  Cardinals Day TUESDAY 10/4 - Cardinals gear and jeans
• Yearbook Pictures and  Retakes WEDNESDAY 10/5 - see Sycamore for order link
• TJ's PIZZA fundraiser Now through 10/20
• Special SUPERHERO Chapel offereing 10/20
• Red Ribbon Week Oct. 18-22 ( see below)

 

Red Ribbon Week this year will be October 18-22.  This is the week that people and communities unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free and healthy lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon and these fun dress days.

 

Dress Days:

Monday: Work drugs out of your life!
     - Dress in your favorite fitness gear!

Tuesday: Blackout drugs!
     - Class Color Choice day - classes choose a color and all dress in that color.

Wednesday:  Make SUPER choices!
     - Wear a superhero shirt.
On Wednesday, October 20 we will be having a special offering collection of super hero items to honor Drew Albritton's birthday. Drew was a preschooler here at Zion who bravely fought cancer and now is with the biggest superhero of all, Jesus!

 
Thursday:  Twinning with drug free friend!

 

Friday:  Drugs? Don’t do that. Be a Bobcat!
     - Spirit day

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roleplaying being an ally in 2nd Step

Thank you 6R families and friends for your generosity to Phil's Friends!!