School Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
zionoffice@zionschoolbelleville.org
(618)234-0275
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From your Principal, Mrs. Baron
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ZLS Parents,
This week, the American people were reminded of the terrorist attacks on our nation on September 11th, 2001. In the next column, I share with you what was read to our students in chapel.
The Zion community wishes to express our gratitude to all service men and women who have answered the call to protect and defend our country and to their families who make sacrifices that allow them to serve each day. We thank God and we thank you for your service.
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None of you [our students] were alive on September 11th eighteen years ago when our nation experienced a very sad event that took the lives of many of our citizens and emergency responders. You may have heard of this event that we now refer to as “9-11”.
Because so many people suffered from this tragedy, we take time today to say a prayer for all those who lost people they loved and for the leaders and the military of our nation as they work every day to keep us all safe. Let’s stop and say a silent prayer in our minds.
Pause for silent prayer
Events like this remind us of our need for God. The Bible says, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” Every day, He tells us to build a foundation of faith and trust in Him.
God also gives us hope for the future through His promises. He promises to always love us, to never leave us, and that he has conquered sin, death and the devil so we may be with Him in heaven for eternity. May God continue to fill our hearts with hope and to know in our hearts that He will never leave us or forsake us.
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Friday 9-13
Practice
Cross Country
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Practice
Cheer
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tournament
8th Grade
Girls Volleyball
Holly Reeb
@ SportsPlex
4 pm - 10 pm
Game
Boys Baseball Vs. Trinity Edwardsville
@ Hoppe Park Edwardsville
4 pm - 6 pm
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Saturday 9-14
Tournament
8th Grade
Girls Volleyball
Holly Reeb
@ SportsPlex
9am - 5 pm
Practice
Cheer
10 am - 12 noon
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Monday 9-16
Picture Day
ALL DAY
Practice
Cross Country
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Practice
Cheer
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Game
Boys Baseball
VS. Good Shepherd Collinsville
4 pm - 6 pm
Game
6/8 Girls Volleyball
VS Zion Bethalto
6 pm - 8 pm
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Tuesday 9-17
Practice
Cross Country
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Practice
3:15 pm - 5 pm
Boys Baseball
Practice
Boys Volleyball
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Game
5/6/8 Girls Volleyball
VS Holy Cross, Collinsville
6 pm - 8 pm
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Wednesday 9-18
Game
Boys Baseball
VS Small Schools
4 pm - 6 pm
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Thursday 9-19
Practice
Cross Country
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Practice
3:15 pm - 4 pm
5/6 Girls Volleyball
Practice
4 pm - 5:30 pm
7/8 Girls Volleyball
Practice
3:15 pm - 5 pm
Boys Baseball
Practice
Boys Volleyball
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Friday 9-20
Early Release
1:15PM
Practice
Cross Country
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Practice
Cheer
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tournament
5th Grade Girls Volleyball
@ Zion Belleville
4 pm - 10 pm
Tournament
8th Grade Girls Volleyball
@ Good Shepherd
4 pm - 10 pm
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Saturday 9-21
Practice
Cheer
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Commons Area
Tournament
5th Grade Girls Volleyball
@ Zion Belleville
4 pm - 10 pm
Tournament
8th Grade Girls Volleyball
@ Good Shepherd
4 pm - 10 pm
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Monday 9-23
Practice
Cross Country
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Practice
3:15 pm - 4 pm
5/6 Girls Volleyball
Practice
4 pm - 5:30 pm
7/8 Girls Volleyball
Practice
3:15 pm - 5 pm
Boys Baseball
Practice
Cheer
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tournament
Boys Baseball
Conference
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Tuesday 9-24
Meet
Cross Country
SIUE
4 pm - 5 pm
Practice
3:15 pm - 4 pm
5/6 Girls Volleyball
Practice
4 pm - 5:30 pm
7/8 Girls Volleyball
Practice
3:15 pm - 5 pm
Boys Baseball
Practice
Boys Volleyball
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Tournament
Boys Baseball
Conference
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Wednesday 9-25
See You at
The Pole
7:55 am
Global day of Student Prayer
Wear your Spiritwear
Tournament
Boys Baseball
Conference
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Thursday 9-26
Practice
3:15 pm - 4 pm
5/6 Girls Volleyball
Practice
4 pm - 5:30 pm
7/8 Girls Volleyball
Practice
Boys Volleyball
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Friday 9-27
Practice
Cross Country
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Practice
Cheer
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tournament
7th Grade Girls Volleyball
@ Zion
4 pm - 10 pm
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Extended Care Day Service Friday, September 20th 2019
In addition to before and after school care, our Extended School program also provides day service care on early dismissal days starting at 1:15. Please click on the link below to learn more and to sign your child(ren) up for this service on Friday, September 20th.
Any questions feel free to contact Dawn Holcomb at dholcomb@zionbelleville.org.
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See You At the Pole September 25th, 7:55am
See You at the Pole™, the global day of student prayer, began in 1990 as a grass roots movement with ten students praying at their school. Twenty years later, millions pray on their campuses on the fourth Wednesday in September.
See You at the Pole™ is simply a prayer rally where students meet at the school flagpole before school to lift up their friends, families, teachers, school, and nation to God.
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Wear Your Zion Spirit Wear Sept. 25
On Wednesday, September 25, we will have a professional photographer on campus taking photos for marketing purposes. Please dress your children in Zion spirit wear or blue and gold colors.
Need some spirit wear?
Merchandise is for sale in the school office.
Great new t-shirts, hoodies and more. Get your gear before Sept. 25.
(pictured: last year's design)
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Parent & Family Volunteer Opportunities
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Keep watching here all year
for more opportunities to volunteer at ZLS!
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2019-2020 School Handbook
Updates to the school handbook have been uploaded to our school website. Please see the second page for a list of changes and updates. Please read all information carefully to keep yourself as informed as possible.
While there have been no changes to the student dress code, I ask you to visit that section as well and help ensure that our students are following it when they come to school.
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September 16th
9am K-8th
Drop-in for Preschool
(Those not attending on Monday)
8:15 am to 8:50 am
Class (Group) pictures will be taken on this day. So be prepared for a full body picture not just the head shot.
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It's that time of year again! Family Table Night is back. Come support Zion Lutheran School and Zion Lutheran Church Youth by dining out at Eckert's on Wednesday,
Sept. 25th.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the School & Church Youth. See you at Eckert's
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Chapel Offerings - Village of Hope Orphanage in Tacoa, Honduras
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Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Luke 6:38
Through His word, God instructs us to offer our gifts to Him for use in His kingdom. That is why part of our weekly worship together in chapel includes a collection of offering, and our students are encouraged to participate in whatever way they can. Our first quarter chapel offerings will be used to support the Honduras mission team and their work at the Village of Hope orphanage.
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You are invited to the Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner Kickoff (free)
Thursday, September 19, 6:30 PM
(Spaghetti Squash and a meat free sauce are also available plus salad, bread, and dessert)
This year's theme
"What's for Dinner?"
will feature an appetizer (group starter), Main Course (digging into scripture, and Dessert (A promise of God to remember). We won't have a meal every time but we will have fun! There's also our
annual craft night, game night, and service night
!
· 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Starting September 19
· 6:30-8:30 PM (We end by 8 but moms can stay to chat!)
· All moms of Infants through moms of adolescents welcome!
· Open to the Community
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What is Scrip?
Gift Cards
Shop with gift cards in everyday categories including groceries, gas, restaurants and more.
Earnings that Add Up
A percentage of each gift card purchased goes directly to your school or organization.
Rebate Sharing and Tuition Assistance
Zion shares 50/50 with families
Saves Your Time and Money
With scrip, you’re paying face value and you’re getting face value. You raise money by changing your payment method, which means no more time spent buying or selling fundraising products, and no more
fundraising fatigue
.
Stop by the SCHOOL OFFICE to pick up scrip anytime.
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Preschool Music
From Mrs. Pittman, music education teacher and band director
This year, I have started teaching preschool music classes! I am so excited to have this opportunity!
Starting music at an early age makes such a huge difference in children’s musical development!
The goal of my music classes is to grow “tune-ful”, “beat-ful”, “artful”, and “faithful” music makers. In my music classes, your children will sing, play all sorts of percussion instruments, dance and do hand motions. They will learn about keeping a steady beat, differentiating between loud and soft, fast and slow sounds. They will sing Christian songs to teach them more about Jesus. They will sing folk songs that children have enjoyed singing for many years. They will listen to great classical music to broaden their musical exposure. They will learn to make beautiful music individually and work together to produce an even greater product. Your children will learn that they are each wonderful masterpieces made by God and that one of the attributes that make us great is our ability to make music to praise God!
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This year our preschooler’s 2 - 4 years-old will be attending Preschool Chapel on Tuesday mornings over at church. During chapel, the children will have the opportunity to learn about God's love and how much He cares for them. They will get to see the Bible as God's Word and know that prayer is "talking to God." They will also learn that Jesus is their best friend and He loves them no matter what. The chapel will last for about 15 minutes and will be lead by our pastors, Pastor Brian, and Pastor Chris, senior staff, our principal Mrs. Baron, guess speakers and the preschool teachers. You are welcome to join us anytime!
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