Zion Lutheran School to celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week

[MARCH 3, 2006]  The public is invited to a community open house next Thursday as part of Zion Lutheran School's celebration of National Lutheran Schools Week. The open house, in conjunction with Zion's history fair, will be from 7 to 9 p.m. for families interested in enrolling their children in preschool-eighth grade for the 2006-2007 school year.

Monday morning, a Black Hawk helicopter from the Army National Guard at Camp Lincoln in Springfield will land on the front lawn of the school. Students will learn about Army National Guard aviation from pilot David Last.

Also on Monday, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of interests through Hobbies and Career Day activities.

On Tuesday, Zion students will raise money for the American Heart Association by participating in Jump Rope for Heart.

Shawn Smith, a contemporary Christian musician who performs across the country, will present a free concert open to the public on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.

Friday will be Grandparent-VIP Day.

Zion Lutheran will be joining about 2,400 Lutheran preschools, elementary schools, high schools, colleges and seminaries in celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week. This year's theme is "Lutheran Schools: A Great Place to Grow," with an emphasis on developing disciples.

For more information, call the school at 732-3977.

[Zion Lutheran School news release]