New Preschool and Youth Director – Tracey Harris

New Preschool and Youth Director – Tracey Harris
We are pleased to announce that Tracey Harris as been hired as the new Director of Zion’s Preschool and Assistant Youth Director.  Tracey has over 7 years of experience as a preschool teacher and aide and 2 years in youth ministry.  As the youth leader she organized and participated at the National Youth Gathering, Youth Fundraisers and Local Retreats.  She also has 11 years of business experience as Office Administration Manager, Marketing Communications Representative and Technical Writer.  Tracey has a BA degree in Journalism and Marketing from Duquesne University.

We are excited about Tracey taking over the leadership role for both the Preschool and Youth Ministry.  Tracey is married to Dan and has 2 children Ryan and Sydney and they are members of Zion Lutheran church.

New Early Childhood 5-Year Old “Transition” Program Teacher - Peggy Glasser
We are please to announce that Peggy Glasser as been hired as the new Early Childhood 5-year old “Transition” Program teacher.  Peggy has over 33 years of experience in early childhood development.  Peggy was responsible for launching Zion’s original preschool ministry in the South Hills community.  Peggy also developed, taught and brings long with her a program for 5-year old “Transition Program”. Peggy has a BA degree in Elementary Education from Concordia College. 

We are excited about Peggy joining the outstanding preschool teachers/aides team.  Peggy is married to Tom and has 4 children Lee, Chad, April, and Aaron and are members of Ruthford Lutheran church.

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Download 2011-2012 School Registration Form

You can now download the Registration/Enrollment form for the 2011-2012 school year.

Registration Form:
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Notes From the Preschool

The wondrous Spirit of Christmas is still with us as we head into a new year. Our lives are changed through Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection. Sin is forgiven and we spread the Good News and glorify and praise God. Our children at school praised God and spread His Word in song at their delightful Christmas Celebration, Happy Birthday Jesus! About three hundred students, parents, relatives, and friends attended the annual Christmas Program on December 16. The children practiced daily and did an outstanding job to the delight of the audience. After the program, the fellowship hall was very crowded with families sharing the joy of Christmas, stories of their outstanding children, and delicious cookies.

We were delighted to have Pastor Duncan in attendance. He is showing a much needed interest in your preschool. His presence in the school and at school functions is going a long way in knitting the church and school together. Thanks Pastor! We thank the school board and their families for all the help they gave in serving the refreshments at the program. And please thank the school staff for the extra time they gave in making the program possible. We would not be able to have a program without them. Thank the children’s families for supplying dozens and dozens of cookies. And, of course, thank you “kids.” You were great! We are now looking toward the second half of the school year. Registration will be underway within a few weeks for the coming 2011/2012 school year. The church and school will have first chance to register before we open to the general public. If you are interested in your child attending preschool next year, watch the Sunday bulletin for the time-frame to register. 

Happy New Year, keep warm, and praise God.

In His Service,
Carole Davis, Director

Our School

Zion Lutheran Church Early Childhood Program

Jesus said, "Allow the little children to come to me."

Carole Davis, Director

The Ministry:
Our Early Childhood program is a ministry of the people of Zion Lutheran Church. Zion exists to bring the Good News of God’s love in Jesus Christ to people, young and old alike. Children who participate in our program learn, play and grow within a Christian environment, in an atmosphere of love, forgiveness and acceptance.  Jesus Christ, who is the Head of the Christian Church, said, “Allow little children to come to me.” He took them up in His arms and blessed them. We intend to do the same.  Zion Lutheran Church has been ministering to the community by offering a Christ-centered education for children since 1980.

Our Facilities:
Academic excellence is provided in beautiful large bright rooms with child-sized furniture, equipment and restrooms. Indoor and outdoor play areas are available. The lobby is monitored by video cameras providing controlled access.

Small Steps:
This twice a week program is offered to children two to three years of age who do not meet the age requirement for the Preschool class. This is high quality child care in an interactive program where children are encouraged to explore their world in a safe environment.

Pre-School:
Meeting twice a week the children develop fine motor skills needed for snipping with scissors, using crayons, markers, paints and glue with control, recognition of names, colors, shapes, and numbers, the skill of one to one counting and matching, the ability to follow directions and share in singing, dramatic play, and puppets.

Pre-Kindergarten:
The pre-kindergarten meets three times a week. The curriculum is preparatory for kindergarten. It includes the development of pre-reading and pre-math skills along with emergent writing. Math and science skills are explored through games and hands on activities. The curriculum is rich in music, dramatic play and story telling.

For more information, call the church and school office at 412-221-4776