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LION'S TALE
Elementary School
News & Updates
November 3, 2021
Zion’s School mission is “Teaching Christ and Serving Families.” The school shares Christ by teaching students about Christ and changes lives by serving the school families. 

Our vision is that all students will experience God’s love and forgiveness and learn to show that same forgiveness to others. Students will be safe, responsible, and respectful to themselves and others, and achieve academically to the best of their ability.
UPCOMING EVENTS

TONIGHT
November 3
PTSL Meeting at 6:30 PM
in Susanna Room

November 5
Muffins with Mom
7:00-8:00 AM at Lunch Pavilion
*Note Change of Location

November 11
Veterans Day - No School/No SAC

Prayers for Sorrell who is now home from the hospital and we continue to pray for continued healing for Sorrell Hanson, mother of Tessa (8th) & Delilah (4th)
Message from the Principal

Happy November, Zion Families!

I hope you all had a great Halloween. We have a very busy month ahead… Muffins with Mom, the start of our Girls and Boys Basketball seasons, Veteran’s Day, The ZION CELEBRATION, PSD Service Day, and Thanksgiving Break. This month will pass in the blink of an eye. Please keep an eye on the Lion’s Tale and all communications from the school office, as well as your child’s teacher. We’re looking forward to a fun-filled month!


Mrs. Lyles
714-535-3600 Ext. 402

Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will guide you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Covid-19

OC Residents/families may order self-collection tests at no cost to them through this website: https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/covid-19-testing
 
Both are local labs that rely on FedEx for shipping and delivery but have been able to meet a turnaround time of 24-28 hours for both delivering a kit and resulting.


An important tool to prevent the spread of coronavirus is to practice good hygiene. Important public health prevention messages include:
  • Stay home when you are sick
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, and then dispose of the tissue and clean your hands immediately
  • Limit close contact with people who are sick, and avoid sharing food, drinks, or utensils.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes. 


If your child is absent please report the absence on the Zion School App.
Zion App - Absence Form

Contact the school office with any questions.
Help Needed Coaching Basketball

Calling all moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, and sisters! Zion is looking for a head girls basketball coach for the upcoming season. We need someone who is at least 25 years old and has at least a basic knowledge of the game of basketball. Contact me for the schedule and details. There is a stipend for the coaching position as well as receiving parent hours for this slot. Please reach out to me, the athletic director, if you are interested. My email is asingleton@zionanaheim.org... I would like to fill this position in the next two weeks before practice begins. Looking forward to hearing from you! 
Click on the link to see complete details about the Celebration Event, purchase tickets, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Silent and Live Auction Items, Baskets, and Experiences at the Zion Celebration!
Themed Classroom Baskets you can bid on at
THE ZION CELEBRATION!

Kindergarten- Wine theme
1st Grade- "I Mom So Hard"
2nd Grade- Family Movie Night theme
3rd Grade- Gift Card Tree
4th Grade- Ice Cream theme
5th/6th Grade- Spa theme
7th Grade- Parents Night Out theme
8th Grade- Disney theme
Donations for Auction Items are Welcomed!
A few Ideas...
  • Restaurants
  • Gift Certificate
  • Museums
  • Zoos
  • Amusement Parks
  • Spas & Salons
  • Movie TIckets
  • Fitness Training
  • Etc...
Donation Items may be dropped off in the School Office.
It is time for Operation Christmas Child again.
We are once again asking families to pack a box blessing a child in need. Boxes will go home this week with directions on how to pack the boxes

We are asking that all boxes be returned to your child's class by Tuesday, November 16th.
Remember to pack a fork or spoon in your child's lunch.
Hot Lunch 
Order hot lunch on Renweb Parent Portal. Orders for December Hot Lunch must be completed before November 26th, January hot lunch menu will be available on December 1, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact Alora Nadeau.
Sunny D and Donuts
7th grade will be selling donuts and Sunny D for snacks on Wednesdays for $1 for each item. 


Nacho Thursday
Zion Student Council will be selling nachos for $1.00 during lunch break. Student Council is raising money to help purchase supplies for the Wetlands and Wildlife and the Pacific Marine Mammal Center Wildlife who are helping animals in need due to the recent oil spill off of our coast.
Friday Ice Cream
1st grade will be selling ice cream on Fridays for $1 for each item during lunch recess. 
Zion PTSL (Parent-Teacher-Student League) MEETING
Please join us for our next PTSL meeting, Wednesday, November 3rd, at 6:30 pm. We will be meeting in person Zion in the Susanna Room. This meeting is for those of you who are new to the school, interested in volunteering, or are already veteran volunteers.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Please remember that you also earn parent participation hours by attending PTSL meetings. Looking forward to seeing you there! 
Thanks, Candy Chatchaiyan

MUFFINS WITH MOM LOCATION

We will have the Muffins with Mom set up in the Lunch Pavilion.
You may park in the parking lot or Cypress St.
The Christmas Boutique is Coming Soon!  
December 3-5, 2021

We have many open spots for volunteers to work the cash registers, bag items, etc... 
Please sign up to volunteer using the volunteer spot link below. This is a great way to be part of the Zion Christmas Boutique fun! Volunteers receive PTSL parent participation hours!

Contact Crystal Fenn at (714) 335-1470 or the school office if you have any questions.
Parent Participation Opportunity


We are in need of parents to help with lunch duty. If you are interested, please contact the school office at 714-535-3600 ext. 400.


Please go to Yelp and write a comment about Zion's ECEC. Your Yelp review will qualify for two parent participation hours.

Help us Get to Sacramento
The 4th & 5th Grade is selling See's Candy to raise money for their Sacramento Trip. If you are interested in purchasing see a 4th or 5th Grader or stop by the school office to complete an order form. Fun Candy Christmas-themed boxes are available and orders will be delivered in time for you to give out as Christmas Gifts!
Rosary Academy

Rosary Academy would like to invite all 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade girls, and their families, to join us for our STEM Preview Night on Tuesday, November 9 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm! Throughout the night, students will have the opportunity to experience hands-on, STEM-focused workshops and speak with current Rosary students and teachers about Rosary’s STEM program.
 
DATE: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 1340 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831
 
If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Kelly Huerta (Director of Admissions).  
SCRIP

Welcome to this new school year and Scrip. We would like to invite all families to purchase Scrip and enjoy a tuition rebate. Contact Linda at 714-315-1738 for complete details. Place your order before 10:15 pm on Sunday and you will receive it by Thursday of that week. Boxes in ECEC, SAC, Church and the School for your orders must be received by Friday to have your scrip by Thursday of the next week.  
Shop, Volunteer, and Donate to
the Zion Thrift Shop!

THRIFT SHOP HOURS:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Located at:
Only 2 short miles from Zion
THRIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
Do you have extra time on your hands and looking for a way to give back? 
Come to the Zion Thrift Shop on Tuesdays to help out 
(The Thrift Shop is not open to customers on this day.)
or you may volunteer during the Shops opening hours.
To schedule a time, please contact Michele Brown
at 714-879-1147 or email.
5th/6th Grade
Field Trip to
Crystal Cove Tidepools
School-Age Care News - SAC
Be sure to LIKE Zion Lutheran School's Facebook page: 
Zion Lutheran School of Anaheim 
and follow them on Instagram @zionlionsanaheim

Click on the links to follow now:
Parents may view
School Board Meeting Minutes
in the school office.
CHURCH NEWS UPDATE
Starting Sunday, November 7th we will begin a new series: "Live Grateful"
where we will discover the joys of sharing God's blessings with others.
Interested in Hosting a Table
Interested in sharing the gift of hospitality as a table hostess? (decorating a table and providing dessert for a table of 8) Now is the time to sign up to host a table or reserve your spot as a guest. For further information please contact Pam Milliken at 714-315-0642 for or via email at pammilliken1999@gmail.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Should you be interested in volunteering at our monthly Community Food Distribution,
please contact Roanne
in the Church Office
(Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm)
at 714-535-1169 ext. 200
GREAT WAY TO EARN PARENT PARTICIPATION HOURS
ZION LIONS