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1 Focused on Excellence - Centered on Christ Zion Blue Notes Zion Lutheran School St. Pat s Edition March 17, 2016 Our Mission Zion Lutheran School serves as an extension of the ministry of Zion Lutheran Church by offering the best possible Christian education for as many students as we can, through God s grace. Next Week s Chapel Chapel next Wednesday, March 23 will be led by Pastor Hoffman! The Magazine Sale The Magazine Sale has officially begun! Go out and sell magazines through this terrific fundraiser! All orders are due back by Monday, April 4th. Thank You! Celebrating A Birthday Next Week Graduation! The Board of Christian Education has approved the graduation dates for the school year. Our Goal Everyone at Zion Lutheran School will be confronted with the Gospel of Jesus Christ every day. Upcoming Musical Offerings Thank you, Mr. Kloess, for leading chapel and for challenging us to BRIGHTEN WHERE YOU ARE! What a great reminder for us to shine with the love of Christ each day! 3/21 Rainer Halbmaier 3/25 Carly Musschoot 3/26 Gabriel Schmiegelt Kindergarten Closing Ceremony Wednesday, May 25 th 8 th Grade Graduation Thursday, May 26 th The Hosanna Ringers will be ringing at church Sunday, March 20th at 8:00 AM. Patrick Signore and Colton Hisaw will be playing a clarinet duet at chapel Wednesday, March 23rd at 8:15 AM. If you would like to add your name to the Blue Notes distribution list. please let me know. joanie.smith@zionschool.net End of the 3rd Quarter is tomorrow March 18th. Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, March 22nd. Please contact your child s teacher if you wish to set up a conference to meet with them. No School Spring Break Friday, March 25th-Friday, April 1st Safety Patrol Week of 3/21-3/25 Luke C. Jannah P. Sammy M. Sub-Tyler O. School Office Closed The School Office will be closed over spring break, March 25-April 1st. We will return to our regular office hours on Monday, April 4th. Happy St. Patrick s Day! Worship Times & Acolyte Schedule Sat., Mar. 6:00 PM Alec Tuohey Sun., Mar. 8:00 AM Morgan Tock Sun., Mar. 10:30 AM Nolan Hopper Mon., Mar. 6:30 PM Noah Miller Blessings to all of our families as you worship each week.

2 Zion Lutheran School March 17, 2016 Blue & White Day! Friday, March 18th Like Us On Facebook zionlutheranschool SCRIP The next SCRIP date is March 21st. Chapel Offering Chapel offerings for the months of March and April will be donated to Heifer International. We would like to donate as many flocks of ducks ($20 per flock) and bunnies ($20 per bunny) as we can! Let s help support this terrific cause! Lenten Season Maundy Thursday at 10:00 AM & 6:30 PM Good Friday at 10:00 AM & 6:30 PM Dinner Auction Tickets are now available in the church and school office for $35 each. Maundy Thursday Zion Students will be worshipping at the 10AM Maundy Thursday, March 24th service. Please come and join us! Request for Auction Donations Zion Lutheran School is looking for donations for the school dinner auction on April 16 th. These items can be gift certificates, services, sporting event passes, jewelry, art, electronics, and on and on All donations to the school dinner auction are tax deductible. The letter containing the tax deductible information can be found in the school office. The goal of this year s auction is to purchase additional playground equipment. Please contact zionauctioncommittee@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thank you! School Registration Go out and tell your friends and neighbors about the outstanding Christ- Centered education found at Zion Lutheran School. Registration/enrollment forms can be found online at zionschool.net Enroll Today! Sunday School All children age 3 through high school are invited to Sunday School on Sunday mornings. Grab a friend and join us for some fun. Easter Vigil at 6:00 PM Easter Morning at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM Easter Monday at 6:30 AM Easter Events Egg-Citing Easter Events available at Marengo Park District on Saturday, March 19 th. Visit marengoparkdistrict.org or see attached flier for more information. 9:00 AM Cookies & Punch 9:15 AM Opening Songs With Mrs. Liz Henning & Mrs. Balgeman 9:30 AM Sunday School

3 Zion Lutheran School March 17, 2016 Spirit Wear ONLINE SPIRIT WEAR NOW AVAILABLE Design your favorite gear online at: shop.mylocker.net (Code: DN508) See attached flier for more information 4 MOMZ 2 MOMZ Resale Event Hosted by Moms United of Zion Lutheran Church Resale event open to the Public at the Marengo Community High School 110 Franks Dr. Marengo, IL April 2-3 Saturday 8 AM-2 PM Sunday 8 AM-12 PM (selected items ½ off) (see attached flier for more information) Share the Dough On Monday, March 21st from 10:30AM- 10:00PM join Zion PTL and Rosati's Pizza Marengo in the "Share the Dough" fundraising event. Present the flyer at the time of purchase and a percentage will be donated back to Zion! (Flyers are attached & went home with students. They can be found at the information center in the narthex.) Any?'s or if you need an extra flyer, contact Jessica Thanks! LIGHT IT UP BLUE April is Autism Awareness month. Let s all Light It Up Blue on April 2! It s as simple as putting a blue light bulb on your exterior and or interior light. Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders autism spectrum disorders - caused by a combination of genes and environmental influences. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by communication difficulties, social and behavioral challenges, and repetitive behaviors. An estimated 1 in 68 children in the U.S. are on the autism spectrum. On Tuesday, April 12 th, we ask that your child wear blue to school in honor of people with autism throughout the world. Chicago Marathon - Phil's Friends Fundraiser Phil's Friends is offering guaranteed entry into the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, October 9, 2016, for those that want to run in the marathon, avoid the lottery drawing for running spots, and run specifically for Phil's Friends. Contact Lauren Coleman at laurenc@philsfriends.org or before April 1, Visit philsfriends.org/event/ chicago-marathon for information. Easter Sunday Pancake Breakfast To Benefit Aiden Nichols Sunday, March 27th 7:00 10:30 AM $7 Adults $5 Kids Tickets will be sold on Sundays between services and in the church office. Call Cecily Heuser th Grade Community Dance MCMS will be hosting a charity dance that they have opened to all 6th-8th grade students from MCMS, Riley, and Zion. The dance will be held at Marengo Middle School on Friday, April 22 nd from 6-8PM. Tickets are $2.00 (which will be donated to the American Heart Association) Tickets will be available to purchase AT Zion during lunch on Wednesday, April 6 th & Thursday, April 7 th. Please contact Mrs. Smith if you have any questions. MOMS UNITED Thursday, March 17th Registration starts at 8:30 Crock-pot/Freezer Meal Magic Michelle Pasko Davidson Tired of fast food or out-of -the box meals? Take control of your kitchen! Learn how you can use your crock-pot to craft tasty and nutritious meals without spending hours in the kitchen or over-heating your house. Take your cooking efficiency further by utilizing your freezer to save money and eat healthier all year long. Color Cycle Update We have collected and recycled a total of 1,015 markers! Job well done! Thank you! Wrestling State Championship Mason and two other boys from the Marengo Wrestling Club are heading to Danville this weekend for the 16 th Annual Illinois Midget State Championship. There are over 550 wrestlers competing. Mason has the largest number of kids in his 79 lb weight bracket with 52 wrestlers. Please wish him and his two buddies best of luck!

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5 SHARE THE DOUGH $$ JOIN ZION PTL & ROSATI S PIZZA MARENGO ON MARCH 21 ST FROM 10:30am-10pm. A percentage of each purchase will be generously donated back to our school. Just present this flyer at time of purchase anytime during the day! Lunch, second lunch, dinner & late night snack It s that easy!? s Call or text Jessica Carr@ SHARE THE DOUGH $$ JOIN ZION PTL & ROSATI S PIZZA MARENGO ON MARCH 21 ST FROM 10:30am-10pm. A percentage of each purchase will be generously donated back to our school. Just present this flyer at time of purchase anytime during the day! Lunch, second lunch, dinner & late night snack It s that easy!? s Call or text Jessica Carr@

6 4 MOMZ 2 MOMZ Resale Event Hosted by Moms United of Zion Lutheran Church Resale event open to the Public at the Marengo Community High School 110 Franks Dr. Marengo, IL April 2-3 Saturday 8am-2pm Sunday 8am-12pm (selected items ½ off) Come join in this mom umental shopping event. Everything a Mom Needs; maternity essentials, toys, strollers, furniture, Clothing for the ENTIRE family (Preemie to adult XXXXL), Swimsuits, Spring Jackets, and so much more. even baked goods! We ll have it all at 4 Momz 2 Momz Resale! $1.00 Admission and NO STROLLERS!! No OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS For more details please visit Contact Cecily Heuser Times and Dates are subject change, Please visit our website for updates

7 Saturday, March 19th Easter Events Easter Egg Hunt Hundreds of candy and prize filled eggs! Bring your basket to collect eggs. 10:00 am Sharp! Indian Oaks Park Free, All ages Easter EGGstravaganza Crafts & Photos with the Easter Bunny 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Recreation Center, 825 Indian Oaks Trail Free, All ages Easter Basket Delivery Sign up today and bring your personalized basket to the Recreation Center between March during normal business hours. All baskets will be delivered on Saturday, March 19 between the hours of 1:30-3:30 pm. All Ages 1:30-3:30 pm $5 Per Basket Delivered Recreation Center All Marengo Residents Eligible Marengo Park District Board of Commissioners Jeff Lindstrom, President Barbara Weidner, Vice President Terri Paulauski, Commissioner Allison Weskerna, Commission 825 Indian Oaks Trail, Marengo IL (815)

8 ZION SCRIP ORDER FORM SCRIP NEWS!! Earning free money just got easier! Visit shopwithscrip.com and sign up using Zion s code which is 4L95C42F4419. You will have to create an account and sign up for PrestoPay. Once you are all signed up you can shop with Scripnow and print ecards anytime you want and still get tuition credit! Call Holly or Spring or contact us at zionscrip@gmail.com if you have questions. GROCERY Retailer $ % Qty Amount Piggly Wiggly $25 3% $50 3% Waynes $25 3% Woodman s $50 5% Jewel/Albertsons $25 4% Dominicks $25 4% Meijer $25 3% Sentry Foods (WI) $50 3% Cub Foods $25 4% Gordan Food Service (GFS) $25 4% Whole Foods Market $25 3% GAS Retailer $ % Qty Amount BP $50 1.5% $ % $ % Exxon/Mobil $50 1.5% $ % Marathon $25 3% $250 4% Shell $25 2.5% $50 2.5% $ % Speedway/Super America $25 4% Sunoco $50 1.5% RESTAURANTS Retailer $ % Qty Amount Applebee s $25 8% Arby s $10 8% Bonefish Grill $25 8% Boston Market $10 12% Buffalo Wild Wings $10 8% Burger King $10 4% Café 20 $10 10% $25 10% California Pizza Kitchen $10 4% Cheesecake Factory $25 5% Chipotle $10 10% Chili s/macaroni Grill/Corner $25 11% Bakery/Maggiano s/little Italy/On the Border Chuck E. Cheese $10 8% Claim Jumper $25 9% Cold Stone Creamery $10 8% Cracker Barrel $10 9% Culvers-Huntley $10 10% Dairy Queen $10 3% Denny s $10 7% Domino s $10 8% Dunkin Donuts $10 3% Flatlanders Market $10 4% Flatlanders $20 4% Honey Baked Ham $25 12% Lettuce Entertain You $25 12% Lou Malnati s $10 8% Mimi s Café $25 8% Noodles & Company $10 8% Olive Garden/Red Lobster $25 9% Outback Steakhouse $25 8% Panda Express $25 8% Panera Bread $10 9% Pizza Hut $10 8% Rainforest Café (Landry s) $25 9% Red Robin $25 9% Rock Bottom $25 6% Rosati s-marengo $10 10% Ruby Tuesday $25 8% Starbucks Coffee Card $10 7% $25 7% Steak and Shake $10 8% StoneBakers $15 8% Subway $10 3% Sweet Tomatoes $25 8% Taco Bell $10 5% Texas Roadhouse $25 8% TGI Fridays $25 9% Uno Chicago Grill $25 12% Wendy s $10 4% RETAIL Retailer $ % Qty Amount Amazon.com $25 3% Ace Hardware $25 4% Aeropostale $25 7% AMC Theater Single Ticket $ % American Eagle $25 10% American Girl $25 9% AT&T Phone Card 125 min. $ % Auto Zone $25 8% Avis Car Rental $50 8% Banana Republic $25 14% Barnes & Noble $10 9% $25 9% Bass Pro Shop $25 9% Bath & Body Works $10 13% $25 13% Bed Bath & Beyond $25 7% Bergners/Carsons/Younkers $25 8% $100 8% Best Buy $25 3% $250 3% Best Western $25 12% Bloomingdales $25 12% Build a Bear Workshop $25 8% Buy Buy Baby $25 7% Cabela s $25 11% $100 11% Carnival Cruise Lines $100 8% Carson s/bergners/younkers $25 8% The Children s Place $25 12%

9 Claire s $10 9% Comfort Inn $50 4% Container Store $25 9% Crate & Barrel $25 8% Crazy 8 $25 13% CVS Pharmacy $25 6% Dave & Busters $25 13% Disney $25 2% $100 2% Dicks Sporting Goods $25 8% Dress Barn $25 8% Eddie Bauer $25 10% Express (Structure) $25 10% Family Christian Stores $25 9% Fannie May $10 25% Fashion Bug/Lane Bryant $25 6% Foot Locker $25 9% Game Stop $25 3% Gander Mountain $25 8% Gap/Gap Kids/Old Navy $25 14% GNC $25 8% Gordman s $25 7% Great Clips $25 8% Groupon.com $25 7% Gymboree $25 13% Hallmark $25 4% Harry & David $25 10% Home Depot $25 4% Home Goods $25 7% Hyatt Hotels $50 9% itunes $15 5% $25 5% JC Penney $25 5% $100 5% Jiffy Lube $30 8% JoAnn Fabrics $25 6% Kohls $25 4% K-Mart $25 4% Land s End $25 16% L.L. Bean $25 15% $100 15% Lord & Taylor $25 8% Lowe s Home Improvement $25 4% MC Sports $25 8% Macy s/federated $25 10% $100 10% Marcus Theaters $25 9% Marengo Ridge Golf Course $39 10% $56 10% Marriot Hotels (no catering) $50 8% Marshalls/TJ Maxx $25 7% Menards $25 3% Men s Warehouse $25 8% Michaels $25 4% Motherhood $25 8% Office Depot $25 4% Office Max $25 5% Old Navy/ Gap $25 14% Oriental Trading $25 9% Overstock.com $25 8% Payless Shoes $20 13% Petsmart $25 4% Pier One Imports $25 9% Pottery Barn $25 8% Radio Shack $25 4% Regal Cinemas (C-Lake) $25 8% Sally Beauty $25 12% Sears $25 4% See s Candies $18 20% Shoe Carnival $25 5% Shopko $25 3% $50 3% Shutterfly $25 9% Spa Finder $25 12% Sports Authority $25 8% Staples $25 5% Steele Heart $20 10% The Limited $25 9% Talbots $25 13% Target $25 2% $100 2% TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Home Goods $25 7% $100 7% Toys R Us/Babies R Us $20 3% Ulta $25 4% Walgreens $25 6% $100 6% Walmart/Sams Club $25 2.5% $ % $ % William Sonoma/Pottery Barn $25 8% Younkers/Bergners/Carsons $25 8% Zappos.com $25 8% Cascading Card File $3 25% There are many more retailers listed at shopwithscrip.com Check them out and add them below to your order ORDER TOTALS # Of Certificates Total Dollar Amount Check Payable to Zion SCRIP. Name: Phone Number: Pick-up instructions (Please Check) YOUR STUDENT MAY PICK IT UP IN THE OFFICE AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY FRIDAY. { }Leave in School Office { }Leave in Church Office Upcoming sale days: January 11, 25 February 8, 22 March 7, 21 April 4, 18 May 2, 16