Week 27 End of 3rd Quarter - Field Trip News (3/8)

 It's been an amazingly fast 3rd quarter!  I am absolutely loving the time with these students.  Challenging them to grow in their knowledge and ambitions as well as tackling the day to day struggles with temptation and sin - what a blessing to be able to look to our Lord and see the call to repentance and his open arms of forgiveness!  

Lent begins

Lent began this week with Ash Wednesday.  In our memory study of the Lord's prayer we see how God cares for our every need.  Our class devotion time now will focus on Christ's amazing love for us -  that he would come to this earth and take our sins on the cross. During Lent I try to recommit myself to personal devotions and prayer.  This is a time to focus on Jesus and His great love for us.  Jesus gave His life so that I can live. 

Instead of giving something up for Lent, I challenge my students and you to try doing the opposite and add something ... maybe commit to Wednesday night church, attend Sunday School, be a prayer partner with a classmate, do personal devotions, do family devotions, or make weekend worship a priority in their family. 

I know your faith life will be strengthened.

 

This week:

Class Book Fair shopping Wednesday   

   Volunteers especially needed Thursday during the PS/K GP day.  Sign up

Lunch in classrooms - W/Th

  Due to the bookfair, we will eat in rooms. Hot lunch available but please, no peanut products in cold lunches those days.   

Grandparents Day - Friday!!

   We are so excited to share this special day!  Arrive with your guest between 8-8:30 a.m.  Roam campus open house style - maps to the activities will be available upon arrival.   Will attend the special chapel service led by our 7th graders.  Dismissal from the church approximately 10:30 a.m.   Please email me if you have any questions!

    

March 17-21  Spring Break!

 

Don't miss on Sycamore:  Yearbook orders, Health Screening info, Book Fair e-wallet link, Bobcat Shuffle news. 

SAVE THE DATES - Servant event and Field Trip!

Friday, April 11 - SHINE servant event. Headed back to Breeze Park for garden work and visiting residents.  Details being finalized

Wednesday, May 21  -Lutheran Heritage Field Trip  6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

          Our special class trip will be an extended day trip to Perry County, Missouri.  We will have an opportunity to learn the history of some of the earliest Lutherans to settle in America and how Veterans are honored. Our trip will take us to:

 Missouri National Veteran’s Memorial.

  This is an exact replica of the D.C. Vietnam Memorial.  Students will learn about honoring veterans of all U.S. military branches. Families - if you have a loved one who lost their life in the Vietnam war, please send their name on to Mrs. Riemenschneider by May 1.  We would like to honor them by locating their name on the wall. 

Lutheran Heritage Center Museum

 Here we hear the history and examine artifacts of early Lutheran immigrants, see a Lutheran church from the 1800s and the first seminary in the country.

 Saxon Lutheran Memorial

  This is an historic homestead where will have an opportunity to not only learn about colonial life, but also try typical chores of the early pioneers.  Some possibilities are churning butter, laundry, grinding corn, and trying carpentry tools.

On WEDNESDAY, May 21 -   Plan on...

 Arrival at Zion between 6:30-6:40 AM            YES, THAT’S EARLY!!

A comfy charter bus ride, graciously sponsored by our PTL!!! LEAVING AT 6:50

*An historical tour learning about the earliest Lutherans in America.

*Active participation (wear Red Zion shirt, athletic bottoms or jeans, shoes/boots, jacket)  rain or shine.  

*Optional: pillow & book for bus

LUNCH: TBD -  Most likely a cold lunch.  (snacks and water provided)

Return to Zion at 5:30 P.M.  (plan accordingly)

**FUN AND FELLOWSHIP as we learn about honoring our veterans and  the spread of the Christian faith in America!!     

Parents: We are limited by bus size, so please email homeroom teachers if you are interested in chaperoning this event.  We may draw names if more parents volunteer than are needed. Thank you for understanding!