Zion's Kindergarten Page

2010-05-13T15:36:00.003-06:00

The spring musical went very well! The children did a great job! Thank you for getting them all to the classroom on time and looking sharp!

Field Day is taking place tomorrow (Friday, May 14) so there is no school for kindergarten.

Our WOW Museum trip is Wednesday, May 19. KAM & KPM come to school at 8:00 a.m. They should wear their green kindergaren shirts and bring a lunch (including drink). Drivers meet in the school lobby at 9:20 a.m. We will be at the museum from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00p.m. Then we will go to E.B. Rains Jr. Park for lunch and playtime. The teacher should be told when students are ready to leave. We should return to school by 2:00 p.m. at the latest. Students who need to wait for a ride may stay in the classroom until 3:00 p.m.

The last day of classes fro kindergarten will be Thursday, May 20. Report cards and certificates will be given out at 10:30 a.m./ 2:30 p.m. Parents are welcome to come to our classroom at that time. (It's not a graduation - just a closing celebration.) All school supplies will be sent home that day so be sure your child brings his/her backpack.

Zion's closing service will be Friday, May 21 at 9:30 a.m. Kindergarten attendance is optional. Students may come to our class at 8:00 a.m. and stay until 11:30 a.m. if they would like. There will be no pizza party and we will not be going to the park. We will do some things in the room and play on the playground for awhile.

Thank you for everything that you have done this year to encourage and support me and your child here at Zion. The children have grown and made a lot of progress. God's blessings for a safe and relaxing summer!

2010-05-13T10:38:00.004-06:00

For a Field Day update, please the school website after noon today. If the weather causes a cancellation, there will be class tomorrow for all grades - including kindergarten.

2010-05-07T11:21:00.003-06:00

The spring musical is Wednesday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. Students should meet in our classroom by 6:45 p.m. Kindergarten students should wear white shirts and dark pants or shorts. The children may be picked up from our classroom after the program. (The program is in the gym.)

Kindergarten students do not take part in Field Day with grades 1-8. We do not have class that day though because many of the students have siblings who do take part and the family will attend together.

WOW Museum trip is Wednesday, May 19. The cost is $5.00 per student. The permission form came home yesterday. All kindergarten students should come to school at 8:00 a.m. We will leave at 9:30 a.m. Drivers should meet in the school lobby at 9:20 a.m. for information and directions. After the museum we will go to E. B. Rains Park for a picnic lunch. (Be sure to include drinks in the lunch.) Students do not need to return to school unless they need a ride.) Students should wear their green kindergarten shirts.

The last day of class for both KAM and KPM will be Thursday, May 20. Parents may come to our classroom at 10:30 a.m./2:30 p.m that day for our closing. Certificates and report cards will be given out at that time.
Friday morning is the closing service for the whole school. Chapel will be at 9:30 a.m. but students may come at 8:00 a.m. (Attendance for kindergarten that day is optional.) After the chapel service, we will walk up to the park and play for awhile. Students may be picked up there, or we will return to school at 11:00 a.m. for pickup then.

2010-04-30T15:22:00.004-06:00

The spring musical, "Babble at BAbel" is Wednesday, May 12th. All students in grades K-6 are expected to take part. Kindergarten students should wear white shirts and dark pants or shorts. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. and usually lasts about an hour. Parents and guests are invited and welcome to attend.
Empty kleenex boxes are still needed.

Zion's PTL flower sale is this weekend and next weekend from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. each day. All proceeds benefit our school. Come and check out the selection.
PTL meeting is Tuesday, May 4th.

Zion's LWML is hosting a Mother-Daughter May Day Tea Sat. May 1st beginning at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy some good food and fellowship.

The last book order for the school went home today. The deadline is Wednesday, May 5, to be sure we receive the books before school is out.

We are planning a trip to the WOW Museum in Lafayette on Wednesday, May 19. The cost is $5.00 per student - adults are free. (No siblings, please.) We will leave Zion at 9:30 a.m. to be at the museum from10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. After the museum we will go to E.B.Rains Jr. Park in Thornton for a picnic lunch. We will eat and play for awhile and should be back to school by
2:00 p.m. at the latest. (Students do not have to return to school unless they need to be picked up.) The permission/driver form will come home next week.

Next week's Bible stories are:
Food for Thousands - John 6:1-14; Mark 6:30-44
Jesus Walks on the Sea - Mark 6:45-52
Zaccheus - Luke 19:1-10

2010-04-23T15:48:00.003-06:00

Night at the Museum is tonight from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Come and check out Zion's artists!

Students in grades K-6 will be doing the musical, "Babble at BAbel", on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. All students are expected to take part. Kindergarten students should wear white shirts and dark pants or shorts.
Empty kleenex boxes are needed to build a tower of Babel for the musical. If you have any of these at home, please send them to school. Thanks.

If your child has a summer birthday (June or July), and would like to bring a treat for the class, let me know what date you would like and I will see if someone else has already spoken for that day. There are 13 birthdays in May, June & July, so you may want to select soon!

Thank you to everyone who went to the play at the Boulder Dinner Theater. I hope you enjoyed it!
We will go on one more trip as a class. On Wednesday, May 19, we will go to the WOW Museum in Lafayette and then have a picnic lunch at the park. More details will be coming.

Mark you calendar for these dates:
Fri. Apr. 23- Night at the Museum
Sat. May 1 - PTL Flower sale
Mother-Daughter May Day Tea at 9:30 a.m.---Everyone is invited
Wed. May 12 - Spring musical
Fri. May 14 - Field Day-NO SCHOOL for kindergarten
Wed. May 19 - WOW Museum & picnic
Thurs. May 20 - Last day of classes for kindergarten
Fri. May 21 - Closing service & Pizza party

Next week's Bible stories will be:
The Captain and His Servant (Matthew 8:5-13)
The Sick Man at the Pool (John 5:1-18)
Ten Sick Men (Luke 17:11-19)

2010-04-12T15:25:00.003-06:00

Our Boulder Dinner Theater trip is this Friday, April 16th. Both classes should come to school at 8:00 a.m. We will do our devotion, opening, and some other activities until it is time to go. Drivers should meet us in the school lobby at 9:00 a.m. for instructions and directions. We will take care of assigning the children rides. We plan to leave Zion about 9:10 a.m. to make sure we get there for the 10:00 a.m. performance. Please send booster seats if they are needed. ALL CHILDREN SHOULD WEAR THEIR GREEN KINDERGARTEN SHIRT (CLASS OF 2022). We should return to Zion about 11:30-11:45 a.m. Students may go home with their parents at that time or stay until a later pickup - anytime from then until 3:00 p.m. Chldren planning to stay should bring a sack lunch which we will eat in our classroom.

Memory Work this week will be said on Thursday.

This is the last week that we will help tie shoes! Hopefully, everyone has been practicing!

This week's Bible stories are:
The Wedding at Cana - John 2:1-11
The Wonderful Catch of Fish - Luke 5:1-11
Jesus and the Storm - Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41

Mark your calendars for these dates:
Friday, April 16 - Boulder Dinner Theater
Wednesday, May 12 - Spring Musical
Friday, May 14 - Field Day-No School for Kindergarten
Thursday, May 20 - Last day of class for kindergarten
Friday, May 21 - Closing Service-End of School Pizza Party

2010-03-11T15:26:00.003-07:00

The LCMS Thriving Schools Survey is available to complete online until tomorrow, Fri. March 12. Your feedback will help Zion to see its strengths and evaluate areas that need improvement.

KAM class does not have school tomorrow, Fri. March 12. KPM class will come from 8:00-11:00 a.m. There is no school on Tues. March 16. The teachers will be attending the Nurturing the Faith Conference in Loveland. There is also no school on Fri. March 19 for parent conferences.

Parent conferences will be held next week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Notices with your scheduled time will come home on Monday. Please try to be prompt so that the schedule can be followed as close as possible. If you have a confict or are delayed for your conference, please let me know.

Kindergarten will be singing for the 10:00 a.m. Lenten service on Wed. March 24. Any KPM students that would like to come and sing are welcome to do so.

March is the last month for the Book-It program.

Thank you to those who bought and donated books for our classroom from the Book Fair. We enjoy getting new books! (There was no March book order sent because of the Book Fair. Book orders will go home in April and May.)

2010-03-05T11:46:00.003-07:00

National Lutheran Schools Week is next week. We will be celebrating with different activities each day. Here is the schedule of evens for the week:

Monday, March 8 - Opening devotion by Pastor Boernke at 8:15 a.m.
Slippers and necktie day

Tuesday, March 9 - Backwards day - wear clothes backward

Wednesday, March 10 - Grandparents Day
Dress-up day - Show off your best duds
(not costume dress-up)
Zion staff is in charge of soup supper at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 11 - Favorite sports team day
Staff vs. 8th grade volleyball game at 1:30 p.m.

Friday, March 12 - NO KAM class
KPM class comes at 8:00 a.m.
Closing devotion with Pastor Klein

The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the library all next week. It will be open before and after school each day. Come and check out the books, posters, and other goodies available.

March is the last month for Book-It.

KAM does not have school next Friday. KPM will have class in the morning from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 there is no school. Friday, March 19 there will be no school. Parent conference forms will be coming home next week.

Just a reminder to complete the school survey online. More information is available on Zion's website.

Wednesday, March 24, the kindergarten will be singing for the 10:00 a.m. Lenten service. KPM students are welcome to join the KAM class if they wish - it's not required. Parents and guests are also welcome to come to that and any Lenten services.

2010-02-25T15:27:00.002-07:00

Kindergarten will be having Friday Fun Day tomorrow, Fri. Feb. 26. Students may bring a stuffed animal and/or wear/bring slippers to class. We are celebrating the end of our testing!

Iowa Tests of Basic Skills have been completed in kindergarten.

Zion's Talent Show is Friday night, Feb. 26 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. There are some talented Zion students who will be performing songs, dances, playing musical instruments or doing other types of entertainment. (KPM will have an opportunity to see some of these acts at a 1:45 p.m. presentation.)

Lutheran Schools Week is March 7-12. There will be special activities each day. Wednesday of that week (March 10) will be Grandparents' Day. Grandparents or special guests are invited to come and visit our classroom anytime that day. They may stay as long as they would like. (Our schedule for that day is different than it is for grades 1-8.) Invite your grandparents or special guests today!

2010-02-11T14:23:00.003-07:00

Iowa Tests of Basic Skills will be taken next week. Please try to make sure that your child is in school and on time so that we can get our testing completed as soon as possible. It's also a good idea to make sure the children get plenty of rest (a good night's sleep) and eat a good breakfast. The test results should be back in time to be shared at the March parent conferences.

Chapel offerings are currently going to help with needs in Haiti following the earthquake.

Lent begins next Wednesday (Ash Wednesday). During Lent our chapel services are the 10:00 a.m. worship services. Parents are welcome to join us.

March 8-13 we will be celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week with special activities each day. Wednesday of that week will be Grandparents Day, where grandparents will be able to come and visit our school. You may want to let them know so that they can arrange their schedules. More information will be coming as it gets closer.

There is no school for KAM on Friday, Feb. 12 or on Friday, Mar. 12. There is no school or daycare on Monday, Feb. 15 for Presidents' Day.

2010-02-05T11:41:00.003-07:00

The yearbook deadline for this year is Monday, Feb.8 If you would like to order one, please turn in your form by then.

Both classes will have their Valentine parties on Wed. Feb. 10. Parents are welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m./2:00 p.m. Cards and treats will be shared at that time. We have a number of things already being brought for the party, so you may want to check with me before you sign up to bring something.

Zion is hosting its annual basketball tournament this weekend. Games begin at 4:15 p.m. today (Friday), but Zion doesn't play until 8:00 p.m. If they win, they will play at 1:30 p.m. on Sat. If they lose, they will play at 10:45 a.m. The championship game is at 5:30 p.m. At halftime of that game, the Jumping Eagles, a professional jump rope group, will perform. (It's fun to watch!)

Chapel offerings for the next few weeks will be going to Haiti to assist with the people affected by the recent earthquake.

Just a reminder that KAM does not have class next Fri. Feb. 12. KPM will have class from 8:00- 11:00 a.m.

There is no school on Mon. Feb. 15. There is no daycare that day either.

2010-01-22T11:25:00.004-07:00

The 100th day of school will be celebrated next Thursday, Jan.28. Each student should bring in a collection of 100 things that day. The item should be small enough to fit in a bag, box, or backpack. They may also be displayed or made into some sort of shape or design. The items may be shared with the class or taken home again. (We may keep them until Friday.)

Re-enrollment for the 2010-11 school year is taking place this week and next week. The school office has all of the information and paperwork that is needed.

Valentine's Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, Feb. 10 in our room. Each class will have its own party. A class list of names will come home next week. Ideas for things to bring for the party will also come home then.

Calendar Notes:
Fri. Feb. 5 - Early Release at 2:00 p.m. for Zion basketball
Wed. Feb. 10 - Valentine parties
Fri. Feb. 12 - NO KAM class; KPM will meet in the morning 8:00-11:00
Mon. Feb. 15 - No school for President's Day
Tues. Feb. 16-
Fri. Feb. 26 - ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills)
Fri. Mar. 12 - NO KAM class; KPM will meet in the morning 8:00-11:00
Tues. Mar. 16 - No school; Teachers will attend the Nurturing the Faith Conference

2009-12-11T12:22:00.003-07:00

The kindergarten Christmas party will be a joint party with both classes coming to school at 8:00 a.m. Parents may join us in the Fellowship Hall about 9:00 a.m. Students should bring a $5.00 gift on Thurs. or Fri. of next week. If parents want to bring things for the party, please let me know or sign up on the sheet by our classroom. Separate class treats may be passed out to take home if you would like to do that. We will be done by 11:00 a.m.

The children did a great job with their parts in the Advent service. Thank you for working with them to learn their parts.

We will try to go outside for recess whenever possible - weather permitting. Please send boots if there is snow on the ground, but also, please send shoes to wear in the classroom. Boots should not be worn in the classroom - they get too warm and they make puddles of melted snow!

There will be no school Dec. 21- Jan.1 for Christmas break. Classes resume on Mon. Jan. 4.

God's blessings to all for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2009-12-01T11:46:00.003-07:00

Wednesday, Dec. 9 is the date for the Advent services that kindergarten will be doing. KAM is doing the 10:00 a.m. service and KPM is doing the 7:00 p.m. service. KPM students should meet in our classroom by 6:45 p.m. that night. All students are expected to participate. (This is our "Christmas program".) "Nice" clothes should be worn - there is no specific color or style that needs to be worn. Parents and others are welcome to attend. The services will be in the church.
Please work with your child on learning the words to the songs and recitations.

Our Christmas party will be a joint party for both classes on Friday, Dec. 18 from 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Both classes should come to our classroom at 8:00 a.m. We will move to the Fellowship Hall later for our party. Each child should bring a $5.00 gift. Boys bring a boy gift and girls bring a girl gift. Do not bring the gifts until Thursday or Friday of party week, please. Parents are welcome to join us about 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Next week I will send home a list of items that we could use for our party.

This month's book order has a short amount of time to order so that we can get the books before we leave for our Christmas break. Let me know if any of the orders are meant to be gifts.

KPM does not have school this Friday, Dec. 4th. KAM has regular class hours.

P.E. may not be held on a regular schedule because of Christmas practices.

Travel back in time and experience an interactive journey to the Streets of Bethlehem this Fri. Dec. 4 from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. or Sat. Dec. 5 from 5:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. Journeys take place continually throughout the evening.

2009-11-20T15:49:00.003-07:00

Thanksgiving break is next week Wednesday - Friday, Nov. 25-27.

KPM will not have class on Friday, Dec. 4. KAM class will meet at their regular time.

The Streets of Bethlehem will be held Friday, Dec 4, from 6:00 -8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5:00-8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and experience the journey to Bethlehem.

The coloring contest winners have been announced. Grayson Arnold won in the KAM class and Gavin Baltazar won in the KPM class. Mrs. McFall was also the winner for the teacher division. Congratulations! (Everyone did a great job on their pictures!)

Yankee candles have arrived. Please pick your order up in our classroom.

Just a reminder that both kindergarten classes will take part in the Advent service here at Zion on Wednesday, Dec. 9. The KAM class will be in the 10:00 a.m. service and the KPM class will be in the 7:00 p.m. service. Both services will be held in the church. There is no special type or color of clothing that needs to be worn - just something nice for God's house! All students should plan to participate. Parents, grandparents, friends & neighbors are all welcome to attend.

2009-11-13T11:38:00.003-07:00

A coloring contest is being sponsored by Zion's National Junior Honor Society. The picture for the kindergarten students came home Wednesday and needs to be returned by Monday, Nov. 16th. Crayons, markers or colored pencils may be used to complete the picture.

Zion is gathering canned and non-perishable food items to give to needy families in the Brighton area. Donations may be placed on the table in the school entryway by Sunday, Nov. 22nd.

The "Giving Tree" gives families or individuals the opportunity to buy a plant, bush or tree that is needed for landscaping around the new school addition. Every item purchased will help reduce the overall cost of the project. The tree is in the school entryway. Take the item you wish to purchase off the tree and place it in the box (or basket) with a check or cash. We appreciate any and all donations!

Both kindergarten classes will be taking part in the Advent services here at Zion on Wednesday, Dec. 9. KAM will do the 10:00 a.m. service and KPM will do the 7:00 p.m. service. Everyone should plan to participate. Parents, grandparents and friends are welcome to attend. We are working on learning the songs and recitations in class, but I will also send them home so that you may work with them too.

If any book orders are meant to be gifts, let me know and we'll get them to you.

There is no school Wednesday - Friday, Nov. 25-27 for Thanksgiving break.

Friday, Dec. 4 there will be no KPM class. KAM will meet at the regular time. Streets of Bethlehem is that night and the following night here at Zion and setup needs to be completed Friday afternoon.

2009-11-06T11:21:00.003-07:00

The Book-It program sponsored by Pizza Hut is starting. Each month a calendar with a reading goal of a certain number of minutes will come home. Fill in the calendar as you read to your child (or your child reads to you) and return it when the goal has been reached. Your child then gets a certificate to take to Pizza Hut to redeem for a free pizza. For more information, check out their website at www.bookitprogram.com

Zion will be having their annual Thanksgiving dinner on Wed. Nov. 18. All students & parents are welcome to join us. Since kindergarten students don't usually eat lunch at school, they will need to buy a ticket to eat here. We are not eating together as a class. An adult will need to be here with them. Order tickets at the school office by Fri. Nov. 13.

Parent conferences had to be rescheduled because of the snow and then some because I didn't feel well. If you have not rescheduled your conference yet, please contact me so that we can make arrangements to meet. If you have set something up, I will send reminder notes home on Monday.

Construction has closed part of 14th Street just south of our parking lot. Cars now enter at the north driveway and exit at the south driveway. Please use caution and have patience as our building project progresses. This road closure should be done the middle of next week.

Book orders came home today and are due back Thurs. Nov. 12.

2009-10-23T11:19:00.003-06:00

Our Harvest Happening Fall Fun Festival will be Wednesday, October 28. It will be a day of fall games and activities. We will not be dressing in costumes. Parents are welcome to join us and help with some of the activities. We will start at 9:30 a.m./1:30 p.m. If you would like to send treats, please have them wrapped so that they may be taken home.

Parent conferences will be next Tuesday - Friday. The exact conference time will come home on Monday. Some may not get their requested time, since I have 17 requests for a 2-hour time frame! If you can't make the time that you get scheduled, please let me know and we can work something out. Report cards will be given out at conferences.

Picture retakes will be Tuesday, Oct. 27 - KAM at 9:00 a.m. & KPM at 12:15 p.m.

There is no KPM class today.

2009-10-16T12:19:00.003-06:00

Thank you to everyone who went to Miller Farm. Everything went well-even though it was a bit cool!

Yankee candle fundraiser ends Monday, Oct. 19. Packets should be returned that day.

Kindergarten schedule -
Tues. Oct. 20 - KPM class will start at 11:45 a.m. for a fire safety program.
Fri. Oct. 23 - KAM class will dismiss at the regular time.
KPM will not have class.
Fri. Oct. 30 - No school -Parent conferences

Parent Conferences will be the week of Oct. 26-30. Forms will be coming home next week where you can request a day and time frame for your conference. Specific times will then be set up and sent home.

Our Harvest Happening will be Wed. Oct. 28. We will have a day of fall activities and games. We will not be dressing in costumes. Parents are welcome to join us and help with some of the activities. We will start at 9:30 a.m./1:30 p.m. There will be a list of items that we will need for our activities outside our classroom next week.

There have been a number of students arriving late for class. Please make sure your child gets to school on time.

2009-10-09T11:34:00.003-06:00

Our Miller Farm trip is Tues. Oct. 13. An information sheet went home on Thursday. Both classes should come to school at 8:00 a.m. We will leave Zion at 8:45 a.m. and should return by 1:00 p.m. Students may be picked up in the classroom anytime after that. Students may also stay in the classroom until 3:00 p.m. if they have to wait for siblings or a ride.

Our kindergarten t-shirts have arrived. Please have your child wear it for our trip on Tuesday.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, the KPM students are asked to come to school by 11:45 a.m. We will have a fire safety program at that time.

Friday, Oct. 23, there will be no KPM class. Zion students are being dismissed at 11:30 a.m. that day - KAM will still dismiss at 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, we will have a "Harvest Happening" in our classroom. We will not be doing a costume party, but we will do fall games and activities and have special treats. More information will come home next week.

Picture retakes will be Tuesday, Oct. 27. The first pictures should be here soon.

Book orders were sent home today. They are due back Thursday, Oct. 15. You may also order online.

Just a reminder that there are many computer activities available on our school's website. You can access it at www.brightonzionlutheran.org and then click on school and then click on student page. This week we did an alphabet activity. Some children need more practice with that. This is a good way to check on your child's progress. You may discover games and activities to give more practice or to provide a challenge.

2009-09-25T11:27:00.003-06:00

The Rocky Mountain District Teachers' Conference will be held next week, Wednesday, Sept. 30- Friday, Oct. 3. Zion teachers will be attending this conference so there will be no school on those days. Daycare will be available.

Thank you to everyone who helped out with the carnival, either by working at the booths or by donating goodies for the cakewalk. Your help is appreciated!

PTL's next fundraiser (selling Yankee candles) will begin on Monday, Sept. 28.

Both kindergarten classes will be going to Miller Farm (near Platteville) on Tuesday, Oct. 13. We will meet in our classroom at 8:00 a.m. We will leave Zion about 8:45 a.m. and return about 1:00 p.m. The cost is $8.00 for children and adults. Drivers will be needed. Sack lunches will also be needed. The official permission slip will come home after next week's break.

The kindergarten t-shirts have been ordered and should be here in about 2 weeks - in time for our trip to Miller Farm.

Beginning Monday, Oct.5, kindergarteners will be able to start checking books out from our classroom. They will be able to take one book home, read it, and return it the next day. (This is not like the school library where they keep it for 2 weeks!)

Parents who would like to volunteer in the classroom schould talk to Mrs. McFall about some of the areas where help might be needed.

2009-09-18T11:36:00.004-06:00

School pictures will be taken Monday, September 21 at 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Today is the midterm of the first quarter of this school year. Kindergarten students do not get a midterm report. Report cards will be given out at parent conferences at the end of the quarter (the end of October).

The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the library next week. It will be open before, during, and after school each day.

PTL Carnival is next Friday, September 25 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Donations of baked goods are needed for the cakewalk, which is always a big hit! This is a class competition - the class that brings in the most baked goods wins a prize! Baked goods should be labeled - "McFall KAM' or "McFall KPM". They should be brought to school Thursday or Friday (before 3:00 pm.).

The food drive is still going on until next Friday. The Brighton Food Bank is in need of non-perishable food items. Please place them on the tables by the entrances to the school and church.
There will be no school on Wednesday, September 30-Friday, October 2. The teachers will be attending the Rocky Mountain District Teachers' Conference in Breckenridge.

We are working on being respectful listeners!

2009-09-11T12:45:00.003-06:00

T-shirt order forms went home today. It would be nice if everyone could order one of these shirts - it makes it nice on field trips! The cost is $5.00. The order form and money should be returned to me by Wed. Sept.16. Cash or checks are fine. Checks should be made out to me - Kathy McFall. If there are any questions about the shirts or order, let me know.

Library books were checked out this past Wed. They are not due back until Sept. 23, but no new books may be checked out if the first one has not been returned yet. The books should be returned to the box in the school lobby. They do not have to come back to the classroom.

Picture day for kindergarteners is Monday, Sept. 21. These are individual pictures, not a group picture.

Carnival is coming Fri. Sept. 25. There are only a couple of time slots left to fill for workers for our kindergarten booth. Everyone's help is also needed for items for the "Cakewalk". This is a class competition! More information is in the flyer that also went home today.

Sunday School at Zion begins this Sunday, Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m. The kindergarten class meets in our regular classroom and Mrs. Heideman is the teacher. Everyone is welcome to join us. (The year will start with a breakfast!)

The food drive is continuing. The tables are starting to fill up - keep up the good work!

2009-09-04T11:41:00.003-06:00

No school on Monday, Sept. 7 for the Labor Day holiday. Students will be released early on Thurs. Sept. 10 because of the athletic program schedule. Dismissal time is 2:00 p.m. Normal pick-up procedures will be followed. Daycare will be available as usual.

Kindergarten students will start checking books out from our Zion school library on Wed. Sept. 9. Students may check out one book each week. A new book may not be checked out if another book is still checked out.

Some homework has gone home this week. Any papers that go home to be done as homework should be returned the next day. Parents need to check folders every day.

The food drive for the Brighton Food Bank is going on until Sept. 25. Tables are set up at the school and church entrances for donations.

School pictures will be taken Mon. Sept. 22.

The PTL Carnival is Fri. Sept. 25. Workers for the kindergarten booth are still needed!

Kindergarten t-shirts will be ordered soon. The order is still being put together - hopefully it will be coming home next week.

2009-08-28T11:57:00.005-06:00

Book order forms went home today. There are several orders to choose from. Books may be ordered by returning the form and a check to school or by going online and ordering there using a credit card. Our classroom actually earns free books if parents order online. Book order forms go home about the first week of each month.

Zion's PTL will be having their first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 1, at 6:30 p.m. All parents are members of this group and are encouraged to attend and take part in its activities. Remeber to sign up to work at the kindergarten booth at the PTL Carnival on Friday, September 25th.

Ground-breaking for Zion's new school addition will take place Sunday, August 30, at 9:30 a.m. on the south side of the school. Everyone is welcome to come for this special occasion.

Zion will be collecting food for the Brighton Food Bank during the month of September. Tables will be set up around the school for collecting donations. This is a good opportunity to HONOR JESUS BY SERVING OTHERS.

2009-08-21T11:40:00.003-06:00

We have been very busy this week getting into our routines and learning our schedules. The students have been enjoying their "specials" classes and getting to know those teachers. We won't start going to the school library until after Labor Day.

A reminder that the policy forms are to be signed and returned if they have not already been turned in. A Highlights magazine order form was also sent home today. Returning that form will help us to earn rewards for our classroom.

The PTL Carnival is coming Friday, Sept. 25th. Workers for the kindergarten booth will be needed, so check your schedule to see what time would work for you to help out. Thanks!

Zion collects the General Mills boxtops for Education. There is a container in our classroom. The school earns 10 cents for each boxtop turned in. This money is used to buy books and library materials.

Thank you for your support of all of our various programs and projects!

Welcome to Kindergarten

2009-08-14T11:25:00.003-06:00

Welcome to Zion Kindergarten!

Classes began Thurs. Aug. 13. There are 24 students in the a.m. class (KAM) and 17 students in the p.m. class (KPM).

Schedules were sent home with the students. Special activities and classes include:

Chapel - Wednesdays at 8:10 a.m. or 12:45 p.m.
Art - Thursdays at 10:15 a.m./2:15 p.m.
Computer - Thursdays at 8:15 a.m./12:15 p.m.
Music - Thursdays at 8:45 a.m./Mondays at 12:45 p.m.
P.E.(Gym) - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30 a.m./1:00 p.m.
(Gym shoes should be worn on gym days.)

We are looking forward to a great year ahead!