March 18-22, 2013 Notes

Notes for the Week of March 18-22, 2013

John 15: 5-9:  “I am the vine. You are the branches. If anyone remains joined to me, and I to him, he will bear a lot of fruit. You can’t do anything without me.  If anyone does not remain joined to me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and dries up. Branches like those are picked up. They are thrown into the fire and burned.  If you remain joined to me and my words remain in you, ask for anything you wish. And it will be given to you. When you bear a lot of fruit, it brings glory to my Father. It shows that you are my disciples.  Just as the Father has loved me, I have loved you. Now remain in my love.”  

Dear Parents,

As we continue to focus on the Passion Week, I continue to reflect on the love Jesus shows for his disciples, continuing to teach and instruct them right up until his arrest, and showing the ultimate sacrifice on the cross.  My prayer for your children is that they will be drawn to Christ, growing in love for Him, and recognizing his great love for each of them.  We will continue to focus on the days leading up to Christ’s death, and resurrection, and talking about what this means for each of us, to “remain in Him”.

I have heard many wonderful comments about G.P. S., the elementary musical last week!  I pray that you were blessed by a time of celebrating God’s great plan of salvation as you watched your kids  sing and celebrate Christ’s love.

8th Grade Play:  On Wednesday afternoon we will be watching the first act of the 8th grade play, “The Beverly Hillbillies”.  The play will be held on Thursday and Friday this week at 6:30 p.m.  Tickets are on sale during lunch, and after school in front of the office.

Philippines visitors:  We are excited to have our friends from the Philippines visiting ZCS for the next few weeks!  We will have an opportunity to have them visit our class, as well as talk together about our friends in our sister school, Grace Community Christian School.  We will be having a special chapel on Tuesday at 9:00am.  You are welcome to attend, even though this is a home day!

Family Groups:  The next family group activity will be held on Friday, March 22 at 1:00.  Please let me know if your child is planning to attend.  I have not hear from many  yet, but would love to have your child participate!

Upcoming Field Trips:  

-March 21 (Thursday)- 1st grade trip to Frederick Meijer Gardens.  The cost is $5.00 for parents.  

-March 21 (Thursday)- 4th grade field trip to Lansing.  Students need to be at school at 7:30, leaving at 7:35.  They will be returning approximately 4:00-4:15 and can be picked up in the parking lot behind school

-April 11 (Thursday) - SHC trip to DeGraaf Nature Center- Natural Resources; We will leave school at 12:10 and return by 2:30.  Students should plan to bring a “cold” lunch that we can eat together in our classroom.

-April 19 (Friday)- SHC trip to Central Wesleyan Church for a fun afternoon together!  Thank you to the Spitters family for coordinating this special event!

Dates to keep in mind:

March 21-22          Eighth grade play

March 22               End of marking period

March 29-April 5  Spring vacation

April 12                 Auction

April 16                 Middle school information night

April 18                 Young Author’s celebration – K-5

April 26                 Fun night

An SHC Information Meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. for parents inquiring about the School/Home Collaborative program.  If you know of families who may like to learn more about our program, please let them know about the upcoming meeting.  You can pick up an information packet in our room to pass along to interested parents.  We continue to be in prayer about the growth and development of the program!  YOU are a strong voice for the SHC program!  Thank you for sharing about the program to those who are interested in learning more! 

Have a great week!

Blessings,

Mrs. Walters