Is 4th Quarter Here Already?!

Mrs. Cluck's Family Update

Thank you for all of the prayers and support these past weeks as my family faced a very difficult decision.  As most of you know Mr. Cluck and I have been Called to Trinity Lutheran School, Delray Beach, FL.  He as assistant principal and myself as a jr. high teacher.  After many weeks of prayers, discussions and more prayers we have decided to accept the call to Trinity.  We feel God has truly made his plan know for us to move our family and be in ministry together.  We never would have imagined this was in our future, but God has great plans for all who love him.  God also has great plans for Zion and whomever will step into my role next year.  Zion has and will always be a place I love and cherish.  My 8 years here at Zion have made me the teacher I am today.  I learned from a great principal, from relationships with great co-workers, and was blessed with great kids to teach.  I was able to try new things, to make mistakes and grow from them, and most of all I was filled with great joy being around the staff, students, and families here.  Thank you for the amazing memories and the love you have poured into my life.

Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105

Some Missed Pictures...Great Skate!

Faith Families

This Wednesday our Faith Families learned that a small rock a can make a big ripple in a pond.  As Faith Families we made activity bags for kids with cancer.  These bags were put together in a small amount of time but the 160 activity bags will make a big impact to those who receive them.  It is exciting to watch the students willingly spend their time sharing God’s love with children they will never meet.

We also celebrated Baptismal Birthdays in March and April.

Achievement Testing

• Achievement tests is next week 4/3-7
• Here is a link to some Testing tips for both students & parents...some don't apply, but many are very valuable!
• Making sure your child is in school this week is important along with guiding their sleeping and eating habits.  Encourage a decent bedtime and breakfast in the morning.
• http://childparenting.about.com/od/schoollearning/a/test-taking-tips-for-students.htm

Thrive

• A Thrive representative will be in the 7th grade 4/18-21 leading lessons on the following:
• Goals, Risky Behaviors/Consequences
• Male & Female Anatomy/Puberty
• STDs (very basic introduction, presented in a safe environment)
• Media, Peer Influence, Setting Boundaries
• I have seen this program for three years now and each year I am more impressed.  The young, energetic representatives are knowledgable and want to give our students a solid foundation to make positive choices in their futures.  More information will be sent home along with a permission form in the coming weeks.
• http://www.thrivealivestl.org/

Staying Ahead of the Game

• Encourage your child to get their final 18 AR points for the year NOW!  The due date isn't until May 19th but it will be here before you know it!
• April 3-7 -- Achievement Testing is next week
• Full day of school Maundy Thursday, no school 4/14-17 HAPPY EASTER!
• April 18-21 -- Thrive classroom presentations
• Friday, April 21 -- Spirit Day & Jr. High Spring Dance 7-9:30pm
• Thursday, April 27 -- 7th Grade class trip to Jefferson City *more information to come
• Sunday, May 21 -- 8th Grade Confirmation
• Wednesday, May 24 -- 8th Grade Graduation (IMPORTANT: 7th grade families host the reception in the church basement after graduation, please be available to help set up, supply baked goods, or clean up that day)
• Thursday, May 25 Closing chapel 10am dismissal
• Friday, June 2 Report cards sent home

One In Christ,