Loading

5/19/2023 Parent Newsletter

ILEARN testing is complete!

  • We expect final scores and Individual Student Reports later this month and will share those with you at that time.
  • Indiana Code 20-32-5.1-12(d) allows parents an opportunity to request a review for specific open-ended item(s).
  • Click here for more details.

Online registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now available!

  • Please follow the instructions you received in the personalized email from Zionsville Community Schools on Wednesday, May 10. Registration information is vital for ensuring that you receive information about the 2023-2024 school year, for maintaining records to ensure student safety, and in compliance reporting required of us on behalf of all enrolled students (for various state and local agencies).
  • Please remember that this notification may have been sent to multiple parent/guardian contacts, and it may be in your clutter/junk folder. Only ONE registration record may be submitted for each student. The parent/guardian who starts a registration for a student becomes the only registrant possible for this student.
  • Please complete this registration by Friday, June 2, 2023.
  • If your student will not be returning to Zionsville Community Schools next year, please contact ZWMS Registrar, Abby Akeright at aakeright@zcs.k12.in.us or 317-873-1240 ext. 10117 so that you won't continue to receive these notices.

End of Year Fun!

  • ZEF Eagle Honors are a great way to thank those special ZCS teachers and staff for their hard work and positive impact. Send yours today by clicking THIS LINK.
  • 5th Grade Field Day 5/22
  • 8th Grade Field Day 5/24
  • 8th Grade Party 5/24
  • Last Day for Lost & Found 5/25
  • LAST STUDENT DAY 5/25

Lost & Found

All lost & found items will be donated after the last day of school. Please remind your student(s) to look for lunch boxes, water bottles, coats, etc, that have been collected in the back of the cafeteria.

Parents of CURRENT 7th Grade Students --

  • We are in the process of getting roommates and names checked for the October 25-28, 2023 ZWMS 8th grade Washington DC trip. There are a few additional spots that have opened up due to cancellations. If you would like to REGISTER, call EF Traveler’s Support at 888-333-9756. Our trip number is 2616337NH.
  • We do not have any additional scholarship funds to provide, but we are hoping to get some donations to be able to provide partial scholarships to students that have already requested economic assistance. CLICK HERE for the Fundraising Account Link.

High Ability Spring Identification Deadlines

  • The Indiana Department of Education requires school districts to identify high ability (gifted) students and provide them with appropriately differentiated curriculum and instruction. In ZCS, we consider ability and achievement data of all students each spring to identify any who may need advanced instruction and/or curriculum. While the official designation is a state-required label for students, our school district is committed to continuous progress for all students, regardless of designation.
  • Accelerated content is common in our classrooms as are heightened expectations and instructional levels and high-achieving peers. Instructional methods regularly group and regroup students with differentiated materials and goals. Our teachers are committed to regular assessment of skills and knowledge and matching experiences to challenge each child and help them make maximum academic growth. We are proud to be a high-performing school district with high expectations for all students.

For students currently in grades 4-7:

At this level students are more formally identified for high ability classes. All students are considered for high ability each year. Our identification team considers either achievement (NWEA) or ability (OLSAT/CoGAT) when making decisions. Parents will be notified on June 1 if their child has been recommended for differentiation based on the need for accelerated instruction or curriculum. If your child was not identified through our extensive process, parents may appeal the decision. Parents can complete the appeal process by June 15.

Forms are located on THIS WEBSITE. Note: If your child is currently in high ability class(es), you will not receive an email because this placement will continue for the next school year.

8th Grade Parents -

  • Do you have questions about High School Summer PE? Mrs. Freund has shared Summer PE information with students via Canvas messenger again this week! If you still have questions after reviewing the information with your student, please reach out to Mrs. Freund. Families have until May 26 to enroll their students in Summer PE - NO late registration will be accepted after this date!
  • Summer School registration is currently open through Indiana Online for 8th grade students. Registration closes on May 26 - no exceptions. Before enrolling, please ensure you are aware of Indiana Online final schedule. Please also be aware of deadlines and penalties for dropping courses.
  • Drop before June 5th - no penalty
  • Drop between June 5th-19th - $50 administration fee charged
  • Drop after June 19th - full cost of the course assessed

Parents of CURRENT 5th Graders

  • Parents of CURRENT 5th grade students -The Indiana State Department of Health, school immunization requirements for 2023-2024 have been updated. Click HERE for more information.
  • Your current 5th grader will need proof of TDAP and MCV4 by the 20th day of school for the 2023-2024 year. That date is September 11th, 2023.
  • If you object to immunizations, an updated and signed Religious or Medical exemption letter must be on file for each school year, also by September 11th, 2023.
  • This same information and link was sent via Parent Square earlier this week.

End of Year Medication Pickup from the Clinic

  • ALL medication in the Health Clinic MUST be picked up by May 25th, 2023. The clinic is open on school days from 8:15am-4:00pm.
  • For the safety of our students, all medication must be transported to and from school by an adult (unless other arrangements have been made with the Nurse or Healthcare assistant).
  • Any medication that is left in the clinic will be discarded. The Health Clinic will not be open after May 25th, 2023.
  • Please email our nurse with any questions about the medication that your student has in the clinic or if you would like her to dispose of the meds for you on May 25th (mlafontaine@zcs.k12.in.us).

Have you paid your curricular material fees?

  • We are nearing the end of the school year - if you have not paid your material fees (textbook rental & consumables), please do so as soon as possible.
  • Accounts not paid in full by May 25, 2023 may be sent to collections.
  • Log into your powerschool account and click on the balance tab to view any outstanding fees.
  • Questions regarding your balance, or need a copy of your fee statement? Please contact the Business Office (zcsfinoff@zcs.k12.in.us).
  • The SchoolPay app is not supported by our district.

We have updated our online forms to a new provider!

ZCS has partnered with FinalForms to collect physicals and online paperwork for your student-athletes. You may review your data at any time to verify it is current. You will be required to sign your forms once per year and after any update. Starting this year, you may also upload your Physical Form directly to your FinalForms account. Visit the ZWMS website to get started!

2022-23 INFORMATION FOR SPRING SPORTS

  • Athletic Physicals - Ascension St. Vincent Sports Performance in Carmel. May 17th, 6:00-8:30pm. CREDIT CARD ONLY. Pre-registration required HERE.
  • FMS Screening during physicals. Click THIS LINK for more information.
  • 2023/24 ZWMS Girls' Volleyball - More info at THIS LINK.
Our wait is almost over! This fall Stadium 875, at the CR 875 Athletic Complex, will open to Zionsville Community High School’s soccer and lacrosse teams with fans in the stands! Save the date for Stadium 875 – Grand Opening Celebration - a ribbon cutting adult party and fundraiser held at the new stadium on Friday, August 4th. Tickets will go on sale in early May; please watch for your opportunity to purchase tickets on various social media outlets.

ZCS CAFES NEED YOUR HELP!

  • There are SEVERAL openings for employment within ZCS Food Service!
  • Do you like kids?
  • Are you eager to be a positive role model?
  • Would you like to work with like-minded team players?
  • Do you envision yourself OUT OF THE HOUSE, yet home for the kids?
  • Does the idea of FAST action and quantifiable results sound appealing?
  • Might you value the achievement of walking 10,000 steps in a 5-hour timeframe?

If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, please call Jan at 317-733-4804 OR apply online via the ZCS website; simply click here!

NOTE: The ZCS Food Service Department has regular positions starting at $15.25/hour and SOME even include benefits (medical/dental/vision)!

Credits:

Created with images by vencav - "Pink gerbera flower isolated on white background." • Artur - "Text sign showing Online Registration. Business photo text System for subscribing or registering via the Internet" • Quality Stock Arts - "shaved ice with color sugar sweet fruit flavor syrup cool dessert good in summer season hot day" • patpitchaya - "Learning Curve Graph" • Chinnapong - "Education, back to school and literacy day concept with girl kid student studying doing homework writing on desk" • DN6 - "Stethoscope in shape of heart with medical documents, thermometer, syringe and pills on pink table background, Good health from Doctor concept, Top view with copy space, Isolated on pink" • Pixel-Shot - "Young woman taking medicine, closeup" • Prostock-studio - "Lunch boxes filled with healthy food on black board"