November 19, 2012
Monday
Happy Thanksgiving! I pray that each of your families will experience God's rich blessings during this Thanksgiving week! I thank God for each of your children that I am privileged to work with each week! I pray that "The God of hope will fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Blessings for a wonderful week filled with gratitude to God.
Here are some things to keep in mind during this short week. I've included lessons for this week and next week on the blog to give you a bigger overview of where we are headed in the next two weeks.
Lesson materials for this week will be sent home Monday. Lesson materials for next week will be sent home next week Monday.
I am looking forward to meeting with each of you at conferences this week on Monday after school and on Tuesday during the day and evening scheduled times. Please take a few minutes to write a special note for your child and leave it in his/her desk! Your encouragement leaves a huge impression on your child! Also, I will have a slide show running in the hallway to show some of the things we have done at school this fall. Enjoy the great pictures of your children!
During conferences, feel free to bring in donations for His Harvest Stand or Parkview Home. The last day to receive donations is on Tuesday, as they will be distributed after school on Tuesday. Thank you for your generosity!
Last week Thursday, your child received a friendship bracelet, which needed to be assembled. Directions were in the bag. Students are encouraged to wear the bracelet during these next few weeks at school to remind each other that here at ZCS, we are a strong school, with many wonderfl educational options for our children where we can share Christ's love and represent one, strong, unit- called Zeeland Christian.
This bracelet is a symbol to help us remember the wonderful way God is shaping Zeeland Christian and reminding us how as we continue to grow we celebrate many blessings, and may face challenges along the way. Parents, grandparents, and the community is invited to attend a November 29 information meeting to hear about the exciting, yet challenging projected growth for ZCS in the few short years ahead. I hope you can make it to the Nov. 29 meeting at 7:00 in the media center!
See the link to hear Mr. VanDyk explain the significance of the bracelets.
LINK: http://vimeo.com/53627644
Students have been asking when we will be having our "Ticket Celebration" at school, which is similar to a store, where students can buy miscellaneous items from our treasure box. They have been earning tickets all marking period each week for the jobs they do in the classroom. We will plan to have our celebration next week Thursday afternoon, November 29. I have gathered a few things to donate to the prize box, but we could use additional donations of gently used toys or books that students no longer use at home, but might appeal to other students. If you'd like to pick up a couple items from the Dollar Store, that would also be greatly appreciated! Items such as candy, matchbox cars, books, a can of pop, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, pens, highlighters, etc. are big hits! Students may bring in their donations anytime before next Thursday.
Also, if students have school pictures that they would like to trade with their classmates, will be sharing pictures next week Monday, November 26. Students may bring their pictures to school on Monday if they wish to trade with their friends.
Blessings for a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with family and friends!
Mrs. Walters
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