Here is this week’s Weekly Roar – the school’s newsletter.


Zion Lutheran School 1810 McClintock Ave Belleville, IL 62221

Phone: 618-234-0275
Here is this week’s Weekly Roar – the school’s newsletter.


Is it a fruit or a vegetable? Just ask our 4th graders who recently studied both fruits and vegetables and learned about the differences of each. This was for a hands-on learning Science lesson.

Mrs. Jenny Barradas, 3rd Grade Teacher
We are so thankful for our teachers at Zion Lutheran School and that is why we are featuring a ZLS teacher each week.
“You will not find a friendlier, more loving environment anywhere! ”
Mrs. Barradas is in her fifth year teaching at Zion and her 17 overall as an educator in the Belleville community.
She enjoys traveling with her husband and has two daughters and a dog.
Cooking is her secret talent.
Her favorite family activity is hiking.
Favorite bible verse:
1 Thessalonians 5:18
‘Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus”


We are so thankful for our teachers at Zion Lutheran School and that is why we are featuring a ZLS teacher each week.
Mrs. Althoff grew up in Shipman, Ill., and is the youngest in her family.
Her and her husband started dating when they were counselors in the summer enrichment program.
Both of her daughters attended Zion Lutheran School from pre-school through 8th grade.
In her spare time she enjoys vacationing together, hiking, and going out to dinner
Her biggest influence in becoming a teacher was her high school coach: Bill Parmentier, and her college coach: Karen Sweitzer.
Her favorite bible verse is Philippians 4:13
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”



Mrs. Rachel Kintz, Preschool 4 Teacher
We are so thankful for our teachers at Zion Lutheran School and that is why we are featuring a ZLS teacher each week.
Fill in the blank
Zion Lutheran School is…
THE BEST SCHOOL EVER!
Mrs. Kintz has been teaching at Zion for eight years.
Loves to spend time with her husband, Josh, and daughter Emelia. They are expecting a son this spring.
Her favorite activity is baking and playing together as a family.
When asked what her secret talent is, replied ”organizing.”
Favorite bible verse:
Romans 15:13
‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the
power of the Holy Spirit.’


Being a musical school and with Holy Week approaching, it is only fitting we sing! Here, our firsties tell us about the Power of the Blood while one of our talented fourth graders contributes with a solo performance to help lead the way. Well done, Zion Lions!

Mrs. Jamie Lewis, Resource Instructor
We are so thankful for our teachers at Zion Lutheran School and that is why we are featuring a ZLS teacher each week.
“Zion Lutheran School is so unique. We are innovative, we are safe, we are always thinking about our students in every decision we make. ”
Mrs. Lewis has been teaching at Zion for nine years.
She is married to her wonderful husband Brad! He is a pastor and a chaplain for the O’Fallon, IL police department. Her son, Landon, is in Kindergarten here at Zion. She also has a 2-year old daughter Olivia.
Her secret talent is ballet. She was a ballerina her whole life and really misses it.
Favorite family activity
We love shopping! You can find us shopping all of the deals at TJ Maxx!


Dine out on Thursday, March 25 at Chic-fil-A Green Mount Commons and a portion of the night’s proceeds will benefit Zion Lutheran School and Zion Lutheran Church Youth.
Drive thru only between 4-7 p.m.


Here is the latest Weekly Roar – our school’s weekly e-newsletter. Check it out for all the latest information about events and happenings at Zion Lutheran School Belleville


