Mrs. Bernhardt's First Grade: January 4, 2019

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

The wisemen brought gifts to Jesus, we have just given gifts to each other at Christmas, God has given us the best gift, our Savior Jesus.

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 : time is here. An email is being sent to current families, with information that it is time to enroll. Enrollment will be completed online through Sycamore. Enrollment for current families will begin January 7, at 9 am. Registration is open to new families January 26, current students will have to get their spots secured early. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Debrick.

A Look Ahead:
Religion: The Beginning of Jesus Ministry
Memory: John 10:27
Spelling: Lesson 15 long u with a silent e
Grammar: verbs
Phonics: parts of words
Science: animal adaptations and habitats
Math: subtracting 2 and working with money
Writing: continue paragraphs

IMPORTANT DATES and PAPERS:

Second Quarter Report Cards will be sent home in the Friday Folder next Friday, January 11.

FIELD TRIP on January 18. We will be going to see a play based on The Cat in the Hat. Please have your child wear the ZION FIELD TRIP SHIRT (given to you on the first day of school) and uniform bottoms. We will be eating in our classroom before the field trip. THERE WILL BE NO HOT LUNCH AVAILABLE, but students will be able to get milk. Please send your child with a lunch and since we are eating in the room no peanut butter or peanuts please!

Please sign and return the Field trip permission form on Monday. I have Heather Horn and Meghan Owens down as charpones, if you cannot chaperone please let me know ASAP. We will leave at 11 and return at 2:30.

Wednesday, January 16 DONUTS FOR DADS-
A special someone may 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 25- One Hundred Day Celebration!! We need many parent helpers to help prep and run centers.
Heather Horn has volunteered to be the LEAD parent.
We need about 12 parents between the two classes to help. If you are not able to come and still want to help we need donations and prep work. Please contact her if you can help. hhorn@zionharvester.org

100 CERAL BOXES: We will need 100 empty cereal boxes by January 21. Please send in your empty cereal boxes!!!

ZION OPEN HOUSE: January 27, 1-3 pm Invite your friends to see for themselves the great things happening at ZION. *

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

A Sneak Peek at our short week...

We celebrated Epiphany with learning about Matthew 2, making stars, discussing how we can be stars to lead others to Jesus and of course some presents!

Making Stars