December 17-21, 2012

December 17-21, 2012

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

During devotions, we have been using an Advent devotional called, “Adornments”, which includes several ornaments with scripture describing the many names, which Jesus referred to himself, such as Bread of Life, Living Water, The True Vine, The Good Shepherd, and others.  Ask your child if they have had a chance to choose a new ornament for our tree and what name of Jesus they shared with us.

Reminder: Student Card Exchange:  Students will bring home construction paper to create a card for their friend.  Please encourage your child to write a note of encouragement or scripture in the card too.  They look forward to sharing these with each other!

Christmas Party preparations:  Thank you to all who have signed up for donations to the party!  If you didn’t get a chance to sign up, watch for Valentine’s Party opportunities to help in February! 

Christmas Party- Thursday, Dec. 20 at 1:00.

Christmas Offerings Opportunities:

• We will be walking to the Dollar General tomorrow right after lunch to purchase socks for the Holland Rescue Mission with Mr. Heeres’ class. We are looking forward to doing this together!  The coordinator at the mission wanted me to extend their heartfelt gratitude for this donation.  She told me that they go through many socks for men, women, and children on a regular basis for residents, so the donation is deeply appreciated!  Join me in praising God that we can be used in a small way to help others in need!

• Also, we are looking forward to distributing the cookies and Christmas treats to the ZCS secretarial staff, “specials” teachers, and others who work with students in our class.  Students will also share cards for their “specials” teachers and other staff.  Please send the cookies and treats to school on Wednesday.  Thank you!

On Monday, we look forward to meeting Isaac’s grandparents, who have just returned for the holidays from Hungary.  Mr. Jack Ippel was a teacher at ZCS for many years.  He and his wife will be sharing about their experiences in Hungary, and a few other surprises as well! 

CHAPEL:  On Wednesday, December 19 at 1:00p.m. We will have our all-school Christmas Chapel in the gym.  All are welcome to attend!

JINGLE JOG:   On Thursday, December 20 at 10:00-10:30a.m. our class will be running in the Jingle Jog.  Parents are invited to meet in the gym or hallways to cheer on your child!  Additional information regarding collecting pledges was sent home last week.

Yearbook forms were sent home last week.  If you are interested in purchasing one, please complete the form with a check made out to ZCS. Reminder:  $15 if ordered by Dec. 21.

Festival of Christmas Concert  (5th-8th Grade) Don’t miss our ZCS “Festival of Christmas” Concert, now scheduled for Thurs., Dec.  20 in the school gym at 7 pm. This is not the date originally published, so please change your calendar. That way you won’t miss all the great Christmas music from our school bands and choirs. We’ve added the grade 5 students to the performers this year! Come and hear traditional carols arranged as swing tunes, marches, and in medleys. Plus, you’ll hear something symphonic from the 7/8 band, and enjoy this year’s debut of the 8th grade vocal ensemble.

Dates to Remember:

Thursday, December 20- Classroom Christmas party at 1:00

Christmas Vacation:  December 22-January 6

Classes Resume:  January 7, 2013

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Walters