After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of Herod, Magi form the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship him." Matthew 2:1-2
This week our chapel focused on the signs of Christmas and the Star he wise men followed. The wise men brought gifts fit for a King. Many countries give gifts on Epiphany to remember the gifts of the wise men.
As I think about gifts my parents gave me as a child I see the gift of a Christian Education as the best gift. I now know the sacrifices that they made to afford my education at Lutheran Schools. I appreciate the extra time my parents spent helping me and volunteering at my schools. I was always surrounded by those who shared with me the story of Jesus and His love. I received a high quality education that formed me into the person I am today. I was taught the power of prayer and how to live my faith. I was constantly reminded that Jesus loves me. I saw my teachers in church and saw them live a life of service and love to God. I want to thank you for also seeing the importance of a Christian Education. Life is different here at Zion, we are more than a school. We are a family, a family of believers, brothers and sisters in Christ and like a family things are not always perfect, yet we love and forgive each other. We share Christ and we learn about His love. Zion is a great place to be!
Re-enrollment packets are being sent home today. The packets will be in the Friday Folder. It is my prayer that you are all returning to Zion next year. Please take some time to fill out the packets. Our class is currently filled so please return the packet as soon as you can as we anticipate full classrooms next year. Please contact Mr. Debrick or myself if you have any questions.
A Look Ahead:
Religion: The Beginning of Jesus Ministry
Memory: John 3:16
Spelling: Lesson 17
Grammar: using is and are
Phonics: long e
Science: the moon
Math: subtracting 2 and working with money
Literacy Centers:
Writing: speech bubbles
Phonics: long and short vowel sort
Poetry: Alice Where are you Going
Math: measurement using non standard tools
Word Work: contractions
SECOND QUARTER REPORT CARDS: The report cards are in your child's Friday Folder. I will be contacting some of you to discuss your child's progress. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me.
AN AUTHOR VISITS: Mrs Joanne Bader a published author of children's books came to our room today. She has written many Bible story books. Tuesday she came in and read to us a book she wrote. Since many countries give gifts on Epiphany I gave each child a copy of Mrs. Bader's book and she was so kind to autograph them for us. Check out the pictures at the end of the blog!
We have begun working on a book that will be published. We are excited to see our writing in a book. Please fill out the parent permission form so that your child's page can be included in our published book. You also have the opportunity to order a book for your child.
See the form in the the Friday Folder. please sign the form as permission for your child to participate even if you choose not to order the book.IMPORTANT DATES:
Wednesday, January 14- Donuts for Dads,
join us from 7-7:45 in the church basement for a donut breakfast, dads are invited to stay for Chapel at 8:05-8:50.
Friday, January 16- Field trip to the Florissant Civic Center to see the play "Lily's Purple Plastic Purse". We will have an early sack lunch, NO PEANUT BUTTER PLEASE in our rooms and will travel by bus. The chaperones for this field trip will be Mrs. Lorenz and Mrs. Krum. . We will leave around 11:15 and return at 2:30. Look for a permission form in the Friday Folder and return the form on Monday.
Daddy Daughter Dance, January 17: Lutheran High School is hosting a Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, January 17 from 6-8pm for girls in grades K-5. Please join us for a fun night of dancing, crafts, snacks, games, and photos! Lutheran High would like to provide dads and daughters a night they will always remember. We will offer a photo area to capture the night and also light snacks and drinks along with a cupcake decorating station. We will also have a craft station for you and your date where you can make a stain glass window together. Cost is $10 per couple and $5 per additional daughter. Please consider joining us for a night to remember. Email Amber Maddick (maddick@lhssc.org) with any questions or for a copy of the registration form. The registration forms can be found on Zion's website under News.
Friday, January 30- One Hundred Day Celebration!! We need many parent helpers to help prep and run centers. Mrs. Erin Hoehner is graciously planning this day for us. If you are able to help with this day please email her, ehoehner@zionharvester.org. We need about 12 parents between the two classes to help. If you are not able to come and help but want to make a donation please let me know.
100 CERAL BOXES: We will need 100 empty cereal boxes by January 29. Please send in your empty cereal boxes!!!
ZION OPEN HOUSE: January 25, 1-3 pm Invite your friends to see for themselves the great things happening at ZION.
LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK: JANUARY 26-30 Watch for details next week of special dress days and activities!
Wednesday February 4 is a half day for the students.
Please see the form in the Friday Folder if you need after school care. School will be dismissed at 12:00.
February 7, 5:00 We sing in church. Please mark your calendars!
SIX FLAGS READING PROGRAM: We are participating in the Six Flags Reading Program. Don't forget READING LOGS will be DUE FEBRUARY 23.
GRANDPARENTS DAY - Save the Date: We invited all Grandparents or special adult friend to attend school on March 13, from 8-12. More information and invitation to come!
TOGETHER WE'RE BETTER: Please support our school by using this easy program. The forms for TWB can be downloaded off Zion's website under the News section.
PLEASE CAREFULLY LOOK AT ALL THE SPECIAL NOTES AND FORMS IN THE FRIDAY FOLDER THIS WEEK!!
Wise Men Still Seek HIM, May you come to worship the King this weekend! May you enjoy the gifts He gives of love, forgiveness, and eternal life, may you be His gift to others as you live your life as God's star.In HIM,
Amy Bernhardt
Due to the cold we had 3 days of indoor recess. So we...
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| ...played puppets... |
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| ... built potato head people... |
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| ... played with legos... |
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| ...colored... |
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| ...did puzzles... |
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| ...read books... |
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| ...and ran around in the gym. |
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| Some of our reading groups are reading a chapter book and answering questions about the reading. |
We played, Wheel of Fortune, with number words.
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| We practiced writing the number words at the poetry center. |
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| We put numbers in the correct order at computers. |
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| We played, I Have Who Has, with contractions. |
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| We followed directions and used symmetry to create a penguin. |
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| We wrote thank you letters. Look for them next week in the Friday Folders. |
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| We reviewed consonant clusters. |
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| We worked hard at centers this week. |
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| We brainstormed ideas about what we want to do when we grow up. |
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| This is winter. The earth is tilted away from the sun. |
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| We are reading this book during read aloud. (It is very different and much better than the movie.) |
Did you hear that we became doctors?
We performed surgery on words.
Look for the books in the Friday Folder and come see our display in the hall.
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| We learned that the STAR appeared to lead people to Jesus. We made our own stars. |
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| We had to fold and glue 12 triangles. |
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| We had to take our time. |
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| We then glued the triangles together. |
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| We helped our friends. |
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| We then talked about how we can be stars for Jesus. Have you noticed your child leading prayers, teaching you a song, saying "Jesus loves you", helping out without being asked, or reading a Bible story this week. They have been a star for Jesus! |
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