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LION'S TALE
ECEC &
Elementary School
news & updates
August 26, 2020

Zion Receives Waiver Request Approval from local health officer and California Department of Public Health Review.







UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday - Friday
August 24-28, 2020
Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Back to School Night Parent Zoom Meetings will be held. Look for details from your child's teacher for exact day and time.

TONIGHT
Wednesday, August 26,2020
ECEC Back to School Zoom Meeting at 7:00 PM

Thursday, August 27, 2020
Kindergarten-8th Grade Picture Day Camp students will be photographed from 8:30-10:00, remote learning students may schedule a time.

Friday, August 28, 2020
Dress up Day - Wear your Zion Spirit Swag/Colors.

Monday, August 31, 2020
In-person instruction starts for students in grades TK-6th.

  • Thanks for our Zion students and their families.
  • For our new staff members and our amazing returning staff members.
  • For a great start to our year.


MESSAGE FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
The world that we are living in today is very different from previous years. We are getting accustomed to wearing masks, keeping distance between ourselves and others, and washing our hands multiple times throughout the day. I think that these are all great habits. But… our children need to be together. Not only is their academic learning suffering from not being with their teachers in-person, but their socializing skills are suffering as well. This will greatly impact their futures as they become young adults. Please be aware of your child’s social-emotional development. This will be a top priority for our teachers once we are back in school for in-person learning. Please make us aware if you see your child struggling in this area or if your child is showing signs of depression. Don’t let this go overlooked. We care about our students, your babies! 

Mrs. Lyles

 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them.” Matthew 19:14
Signs of depression in children
Children often find it difficult to explain how they’re feeling, especially if they’re experiencing depression. However, there are a few key signs and symptoms to look out for – particularly if they happen together over several weeks and are out of character for your child.
Children with depression may:
·        have low energy and be difficult to motivate
·        lose interest easily in an activity they usually enjoy
·        have difficulty listening and concentrating on tasks
·        make negative comments about themselves
·        withdraw from social situations, not want to spend time with friends
·        look for what’s wrong rather than see the positives in situations
·        be irritable, agitated, easily annoyed or upset
·        seem sad and cry easily and be difficult to soothe
·        either have no interest in food or overeat
·        have problems going to sleep or staying asleep, waking early, or sleeping a lot
MESSAGE FROM ECEC DIRECTOR

Zoom Meeting Tonight

Normally, we would be having a Back to School Night to introduce families to the ins and outs of Zion ECEC. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will not be able to meet in person, so I will be hosting a ZOOM meeting with our families tonight. ECEC Parents should have received a link for the meeting. If you have not received please email me.
– I hope to ‘see’ everyone there.

Mrs. Lori Knapp
myTempTracker

RECORDING & TRACKING STUDENT  TEMPERATURES WILL BE CRITICAL WHEN STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL
Parents want to know that their kids will be safe when they return to School.
We've been working with the designers of a tool that allows Parents & Teachers to perform student health screenings quickly and securely.
The tool is called myTempTracker.  Identifying and tracking student temperatures is one of the ways our school can keep your kids safe.
100% HIPAA Compliant.
Before school started Zion Staff met for a
Team Building Project. Fun was had by all and we found
Zion has many creative staff members!
PTSL NEWS
Hi Zion Lions!
Zion PTSL (Parent-Teacher-Student League) is soooo excited to kick off our fall fundraiser! Your support and participation is greatly appreciated! There are so many awesome items and prizes available this year. If we can get every family to sell at least one item, that would mean the world to us! All money we raise goes directly to help fund PTSL events and programs and help purchase items for the school that directly benefit the children. 

Important Dates to Remember: 
Virtual/Online Fundraiser Started August 24th, 
Order Form Turn-In Date is September 4th, Online Fundraiser Ends on September 11th, 2020!

Please see the attached virtual fundraising packet for all the information you need to get started with selling! Also, inside the packet that went home with your child, there are coupons (located on the sheet that says Seymore's Daliy Incentive Prizes). Be sure to turn them in to your child's teacher (you can scan and e-mail them) as soon as they sell 1, 3, 6, 10, 12, and 15 items in order to receive your extra prizes and be entered into a daily drawing. 

Plus, we are very happy to announce that we are now offering parent participation hours to the top sellers as an extra incentive for your support of our fundraiser! In addition, each class that gets 100% classroom participation will receive one parent participation hour as well. See attached flyer for more information! 

If you have any questions at all regarding the fundraiser, please reach out to Candy Chatchaiyan, PTSL President, at (323) 842-0136 or mz.candy23@hotmail.com 

Thank you so much! We appreciate you! 
SCHOOL NEWS
PICTURE DAY
Picture Day is tomorrow Thursday, August 27th. Students Kindergarten - 8th grade on campus will have pictures taken from 8:30 AM-10:00 AM. Students who are remote learning may schedule an appointment between 10:00 - 12:30 PM.
Use this link to schedule time. Link will close at 3:00 PM today. Parents look for packet option and prices to be emailed to you after picture day. Students may wear free dress for picture day.
Retakes will be on Thursday, September 10th.
MOM'S GROUP
WHY JOIN THE ZION'S MOMS GROUP?
You Learn from Each Other
You Can Make New Friends
It Offers Support
You Can Ask Real Questions
It's Better Than Amazon Reviews

Zion is starting a Zoom Moms Group. If you are interested in being part of this group, or if you would like to help lead the group Email Mrs. Lyles or call at 714-535-3600 ext 402
DRESS UP DAY
Zion School Dress Up Spirit Day.
On campus and remote learning students dress in your favorite Zion Shirt or Zion colors on Friday, August 28th. Show your Zion Spirit! Students who participate and send a picture in their Zion Spirit wear colors to Mrs. McLellan will receive a FREE DRESS PASS.
(pass will be good until the end of the school year)
SCRIP
scrip
Zion Families,

We would like to thank all the families who participated in the Scrip program this last year. You benefited Zion as a whole and received a tuition rebate as well (when you signed up for the rebate program.) We invite all families to purchase Scrip and enjoy the benefits.

Scrip means “substitute money”. When you purchase Scrip, you are purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash. 


To get started use the attached Scrip order form and start ordering Scrip today and accumulate your rebate. Just drop your order with payment attached in any tuition box located in the School office, SAC lobby, ECEC office or Church office. Make checks payable to “Zion Scrip” and mark rebate designation. If no designation is marked, then it will be applied to Zion's general fund. You may also purchase Scrip on Sunday mornings between church services. We are also participating in the Scrip Now program. Families will be able to purchase scrip online. Attached is the flyer that explains this program, how it works, and Zion's enrollment code. Shop-with Scrip Now offers you to use a credit card to purchase your scrip.

Create the Scrip habit by purchasing Scrip weekly for gas and groceries. One of the great things about Scrip is that it does not cost you one penny more than you normally spend on regular purchases! Remember the Scrip program when making big purchases, like flooring, paint, furniture, appliances and home repairs. You can also have your family, friends and co-workers purchase Scrip.  Use Scrip for birthday, anniversary and Christmas gifts. Join the Scrip program today!

Thank you for your support!!


Questions?  Call Linda at 714-315-1738,

FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM
Be sure to LIKE Zion Lutheran School's NEW Facebook page: 
Zion Lutheran School of Anaheim 
and follow them on Instagram @zionlionsanaheim

Click on the Links to follow now:
ZION THRIFT SHOP
Shop, Volunteer, and Donate to
the Zion Thrift Shop!

THRIFT SHOP HOURS:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Located at:
Only 2 short miles from Zion
THRIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
Do your have extra time on your hands and looking for a way to give back? 
Come to the Zion Thrift Shop on Tuesdays & Wednesdays to help out! 
To schedule a time
 please contact Michele Brown
at 714-879-1147 or email

CHURCH NEWS
Worship outside on the lawn in front of the sanctuary in one service at 9:30 AM. Combining some of the traditional liturgy with praise songs and hymns; we encourage you to invite your family and friends, bring your lawn chair (chairs are available) & blankets, and while wearing your mask, join your brothers and sisters in Christ in responsible social distance outside worship!
ZION LIONS