Mission Statement

Knowing Jesus, Growing in Faith, Serving God’s Children

Philosophy

God has established Zion Lutheran School and Preschool for these reasons: To share the Gospel, to provide Christian education, to worship and serve, to accept and encourage, and to put teamwork into action.

Zion’s Guiding Principles

Provide an environment for children to discover, develop, and use their God-given talents to His glory;
Partner with parents in leading their children into successful, useful and purposeful living;
Maintain the highest standards of elementary school education integrated with, and related to, the teachings of God's Word;
Develop the kind of character which will make the graduates of our school Christian leaders in the church and world.

	Mrs. Genzlinger Mrs. Hope Genzlinger has been at Zion Lutheran Preschool since graduating from Concordia University, Seward, NE in 1999. She finds that it makes her heart happy to be able to share Jesus with Zion's youngest students. Mrs. Genzlinger is also in charge of the school's daycare programs and feels very blessed to have such wonderful, Christian friends to work with every day. She has been blessed to be married to her husband, Devin, and has 2 sons, ages 10 & 3, who attend Zion and also a 1 yr. daughter. Mrs. Genzlinger is a voracious reader, likes to bake and take walks around the neighborhood, and tries really hard to keep her flower garden alive.
	Mrs. Withee Mrs. Roxi Withee first came to Zion in 1977, after graduating from Concordia University at Seward, Nebraska. She has taught various grades, but has loved teaching Kindergarten since 1986. She loves sharing God's blessings with His littlest children each day. Mrs. Withee also leads the Chimes Choir, teaches Sunday School, and plays bells. Mrs. Withee and her husband, Dave, have two grown daughters, Becki and Bethany. Becki now teaches in the area also!
	Mrs. Graumann This is Mrs. Natalie Graumann’s second year teaching at Zion. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a concentration in Early Childhood from Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska in May, 2009. She and her husband, Dan are members of Zion. She is working towards her South Dakota Teaching Certification. Natalie enjoys reading, taking walks, watching movies, and spending time with family.
	Mrs. Frerking Mrs. Frerking is our first grade teacher. This is her second year at Zion. She has spent seven years as a 1st grade teacher in Waterloo, IA. She was born and raised here in Rapid. She went to grade school K - 8 and was confirmed here at Zion. She got her Lutheran Teaching certificate at Concordia University in Seward, NE where she met her husband. She then accepted a call to Immanuel Lutheran School in Waterloo, IA. She has a toddler named Benjamin and has 2 dogs, Sunday Bear and Strider. She loves to teach! In her free time she enjoys playing with her son and her dogs, reading, driving through the Hills as well as watching movies with her family.
	Ms. White Ms. White graduated from Black Hills State University in December of 2007. She feels very blessed to be teaching at Zion. She began her career at Zion working with the after-school and summer daycare programs for 5 years until she received her degree. She is originally from Sturgis where she graduated from Sturgis Brown High School. Along with teaching 2nd grade, Ms. White coaches the 4th and 5th grade cheerleading squad. When she's not busy with teaching she likes to read and travel. You can also find her at many local high school sporting events cheering on the Sturgis Scoopers.
	Mrs. Geidel Mrs. Geidel is the morning third grade teacher and general educator. She enjoys working with young children and taught Sunday School and VBS for many years. She's also worked with youth instrumental groups as well as individuals. She plays piano, organ, and likes to sing in the choir. Some of her hobbies are reading, walking, knitting, and creating photograph albums for her four children and 10 grandchildren.
	Mrs. Sayles Mrs. Sayles has been teaching at Zion since 1985. Prior to coming to Zion, she taught for 17 years at Bethany Lutheran School, Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Concordia University, RiverForest, Illinois and received her Master of Education Degree from South Dakota State University. She and her husband Bill enjoy "country living" on a small ranch where they raise Angus Cattle. She also enjoys Bill's three children and their families: Noel, a special education teacher, and husband Al; Chad, a Police Officer, and his wife Shannon and sons Tegan and Colton; and Nicole, a beautician and her husband Justin and son Mason. Her hobbies include reading, walking, cooking...and spoiling her two dogs, Joshua and Goliath...and one granddog, Duchess. Mrs. Sayles is the principal at Zion, teaches third grade in the afternoons, co-directs the Vacation Bible School Program, and directs the Zion Bell Choir. She feels very blessed to be at Zion with such a wonderful Christian students, parents, and staff!
	Mrs. Vogel Mrs. Vogel is the fourth grade teacher at Zion. She enjoys sharing God's Word with the chidren and considers it a great blessing to be a part of Zion Lutheran Church and School! Mrs. Vogel has been married to her loving husband, Scott, for 12 years. They have two wonderful sons, Bryce and Colton. Bryce is a second grader at Zion. Mrs. Vogel enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys camping, collecting teddy bears, playing volleyball, and enjoys many kinds of music.
	Mrs. Solinsky This is Mrs. Solinsky's eleventh year teaching fifth grade at Zion. She really enjoys teaching and learning with her class. She feels so blessed to be a part of a staff and school where God is always the center of everything. Besides teaching, Mrs. Solinsky loves to spend time with her husband, Dean, her 6yr. old son, Drew and 3yr. old daughter, Shay. Her hobbies include camping, riding horses, reading, doing cross stitch and cooking.
	Mr. Grueschow Mr. Grueschow has been with us for many years. He is a joy to have in our hallways. You can usually find him singing to the music that he listens to through his headphones. He enjoys visiting with the students and works very hard to keep our school clean. He, too, was once a student at Zion!
	Nora VandenBos Miss Nora is our school secretary and lunch lady. She likes to spend time with her husband, Jerry, and children, Kelly and Levi. She enjoys computers, reading, travel, and loves to hold babies. Nora really enjoys all of the students here at Zion.

Zion Lutheran School

4550 S. Hwy 16

Rapid City, SD 57744

(605) 342-5749

Zion@rapidnet.com

Tuition Options for the 2010-2011 Zion School Year

FULL RATE

$3734 each child

The true cost of education does not include the operation of Zion Lutheran Church. It does include

Most educational costs

Utilities

Mortgage for school area of facility

Maintenance

Janitor

Teacher, texts, office

Families electing this rate cover all yearly costs, but do not cover long-term costs such as previously paid-for construction or future building replacement.

COMMUNITY RATE

$3004 first child $2704 each additional child

This rate is 80% of the Full Rate.

Community Rate is available to all upon request.

The difference between Community Rate and Full Rate is paid for by Zion Lutheran Church in support of Christian Education for the community of Rapid City and surrounding areas. The major items paid for by Zion Lutheran Church for the child on the community rate are: Utilities – 50%

Maintenance – 50%

Mortgage – 100%

Past facility investment – 100%

Janitorial – 50%

Facility management – 100%

Institutional advancement costs to expand

To receive community rate, parent or guardian must attend one session given by Pastor concerning what doctrines will be taught at Zion Lutheran School. If you are currently a member of a sister LCMS Congregation, this class session is not required.

ACTIVE ZION CHURCH MEMBER RATE

$1494 first child $1345 each additional child

This rate is 40% of the Full Rate.

This amount is given monthly to the school by Zion Lutheran Church in honor and support of the family’s commitment to Christian Education.

“Active” Zion Church Member Rate encourages active membership in Zion Lutheran Church.

· The desired goal is weekly attendance at worship and Bible study at Zion Lutheran Church. The Board of Christian Education has made the decision that 50% church attendance is required to obtain the Active Member Rate. Tithing is also an important goal for each church member as we present our gifts to God.

· Attendance is tracked through teacher records and Shepherd’s Staff (church office record of friendship pad signing). Attendance is mainly determined through signing the “friendship pad.”

Parents/Guardians may attend the Pastor’s session concerning doctrines taught at Zion Lutheran School.

Book fee for all students $150 first child / $125 each additional child

DISCOUNTS FOR FULL AND COMMUNITY RATES

Registration fee (1/10 of the tuition) will be reduced by $100/first child, $50/each additional child, with one of the following two options:

· Authorization for Direct Debit must be completed giving Zion Lutheran School authorization to deduct monthly tuition from your checking/savings account. Authorization must be submitted at the time of registration to receive the deduction.

· Sign up for the 1-pay or 2-pay payment plans.

o $100 will be deducted from the amount due September 1^st for the 1-pay plan, $50 for each additional child or

o $50 will be deducted from the amount due on September 1^st and January 1^st for the 2-pay plan, $25 each additional child.

o Payments must be received on or before the 1^st of these months in order for the reduction to apply.

Preschool 2010

registration $60

3 year olds $95

4 year olds $110

full preschool/daycare $485 per month

daycare $2.55/hour

Summer Daycare 2010

Registration $50

Weekly $85

Part Time $35

(limit of two days)

Activity Fee

3-5 year olds $8

6-8 year olds $10

9-11 year olds $12