Friday, February 8, 2013

Kapers


Kindergarten Kapers 
Vol. 24

Fit February
Today we had our first nutrition presentation by Mrs. Nea. We learned the importance of “eating a rainbow”, because the colorful foods God created contain healthful phytonutrients. (Think red apples, green broccoli, yellow peppers, purple grapes, et. – not artificial dyes.)  She challenged the children to try to eat a rainbow this week.     

Chinese New Year
Today we celebrated the Chinese New Year by reading about it and trying out our own chopsticks!  See photos below.

New Classmate
Yes, again we are blessed to welcome a new classmate!  Brooke joined our class on Thursday and is fitting right in.  We welcome Brooke and her family with a big Bobcat Welcome!

Open House Sunday
This Sunday, 1-3 PM, bring your friends and/or neighbors to visit Zion and see what makes it a great place to be!

Valentine Party
This Thursday we will celebrate Valentines Day in the classroom, beginning at 2 PM.  All are welcome and help is appreciated.  Half-day students are invited (and encouraged) to return for the party.


Baby Bottles
The Baby Bottle project is sponsored by Lutherans for Life, and will assist couples who wish to adopt.  Our class has an awesome start due to come generous families. The bottle is past full, but we can certainly fill something else!  Our chapel offerings from last week and this week will also go to the Baby Bottle fund.

Sausage Making
Here is a unique way to spend Valentines Day and get to know some fellow Zion members.  Sausage-making takes place in Zion’s fellowship hall on Thursday.  See the Banner for details.

Ash Wednesday
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent.  We will attend chapel with the first through eighth graders, and have the opportunity to have the sign of the cross marked on our foreheads or hands. We will discuss it beforehand, but you may also wish to talk with your kindergartener about it.

Finally . . .
God’s blessings on your weekend as you rest, recreate, and worship. 

                     Yours in Christ,
                     Mrs. Cheryl Lail


Next week’s Memory:
Praise the Lord…who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.
                             Psalm 103:2-3


Chinese New Year

This is tricky!

I've got it!

Sweet success


Yum!

Fit February

Mrs. Nea reads to us about eating a rainbow.


Who knew healthful food could be so interesting!

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Open House

Remember to invite your friends and neighbors to Zion's Open House next Sunday.  You received an invitation to share.  If you need more, please ask!

Friday, February 1, 2013

Kindergarten Kapers 23


Kindergarten Kapers 
Vol. 23


National Lutheran Schools Week
Thank you for the wonderful participa- tion in our NLSW events. It was an exciting, high-energy week and we had a lot of fun! 

Jesus Time
This week we heard the age-old account of Jesus blessing the children. What a comforting reminder of His love for each and every person, from every nation and walk of life! 

PAK for February
This month’s PAK is a Valentine Box.  I hope you have fun planning, sharing ideas, and decorating your child’s box together.  The children will use their boxes to bring home their Valentines on Thursday, February 14th. Have Fun!

Fit February
During the month of February we will be focusing on staying fit and eating healthfully.  Mrs. Sheryl Nea will be our guest Nutrition teacher on three occasions, and will share some fun ways of thinking about the foods we eat. 


Phone Numbers
A few of the children have recited their phone numbers and/or addresses.  Just a reminder… before your child is ready to recite, please send in the completed form I sent home . That is the form I test from and record on. Thank you!





Boxtops and Soda Tabs
Please check out the Banner for information regarding some classroom competitions!
   
Finally . . .
God’s blessings on your weekend as you rest, recreate, and worship. 

                     Yours in Christ,
                     Mrs. Cheryl Lail

Next week’s Memory:
Since God so loved us, we…love one another.  1 John 4:11

Coming up
Open House – Sunday, Feb. 10th
Valentine Party – Thurs. Feb. 14th
No School – Fri. 2/15 and Mon. 2/18
Grandparents Day – March 7th






A Peek at National Lutheran Schools Week

Crazy, crazy socks!

We SHINE in our BRIGHT colors!

Three Rapunzels!


Spirited cheering for the teachers at the Volleyball game!
Reading with our Fourth Grade friends.