4/12/2024 Parent Newsletter

Important 1:1 Laptop Info for the 2024-2025 School year -

All grades (5-8) will be provided a school-issued Chromebook for their 1:1 device for the 2024-2025 Calendar School Year. For more information, visit the website here.

STAR College Savings Plan

Last E-Day for This Year!

Our final E-Day for 2023-2024 is Thursday, April 25th. This will be an asynchronous day for students. Assignments will be posted on Canvas. E-Days are an opportunity for students to learn in a virtual environment while our teachers and staff are learning how to be better for each one of our students.

  • 4/15 - ZCS Board Meeting (6pm)
  • 4/16-4/19 - ILEARN Testing (All Grades)
  • 4/18 - End-of-Year Art Show (5:30pm)
  • 4/18 - ZWest's Got Talent (6pm)
  • 4/20 - After Prom Preview Party (6-8pm)
  • 4/22 - ILEARN (5th/6th Grades Only)
  • 4/24 - Admin Professionals Day
  • 4/25 - EDay #4
  • 4/26 - PTO Ice Cream Sales
  • 4/29-5/3 - Mindfulness Week

All students, parents and staff are invited to join us for our Annual 2024 ZWMS End of Year Art Show on the evening of Thursday, April 18th starting at 5:30 pm. During this annual event we will be celebrating our 5th – 8th grade students' artistic talents with artwork on display for all to enjoy.

The art show will take place before and during this year’s Talent Show, so please plan to check out both events in support of our talented students.

The art show will close after the Talent Show’s intermission around 7:15pm.

There will be no charge for the art show. Please enter through Door 4 and go up the stair case to the 400 hallway to enjoy the artworks. We hope to see you there!

2024-2025 School Immunizations Update

  • Information LINK HERE
  • Current 5th graders will need to show that they have received the TDAP and MCV4 by the 20th day of school for the 24-25 school year. This date is September 10th, 2024.
  • If you object to immunizations, an updated and signed Religious or Medical exemption letter must be on file for each school year, also by the 20th day of school.
  • Please send in updated immunization records when you receive them.
  • If your student has an appointment date after September 10th , 2024, please forward that information to the ZWest Health Clinic.

ZEF Announces Spring Grants

  • The Zionsville Education Foundation (ZEF) awarded ZCS educators more than $60,000 in grants for projects that will directly impact student learning in all nine schools. The $31,412 in Classroom Grants and $29,598 in Imagine Professional Development Grants made it a record-breaking cycle. Special thanks to our community of donors for their support of this grant cycle.
  • Please join us in congratulating ZEF grant recipients and ZWMS teachers Randi Schreiner, Trisha Smart, Steve Simmons, Kristina Comer, Gabe Diederich, Mike Murphy, Mike DeLand, Christine Milligan, Trish Shera, Allison Smith, Kara Benson, and Liz Ferrand!
  • Learn more about their exciting projects and see a complete list of grants awarded by CLICKING HERE.
This year parent volunteers will transform the school into ZBlast from the Past, which will take you back to your favorite decades. While only ZCHS students and their guests can attend the After Prom, the entire community is invited to come preview the After Prom on April 20 from 6-8 p.m. The preview party offers fun for the entire family, including games, inflatables and more. All ages are welcome!
The ZWMS 5th graders have the opportunity to see author Lisa Fipps speak on Monday, May 6th, during homeroom and 1st period. Her debut novel, Starfish, has been really popular this year among the students, and it has already won 13 awards. It is relatable because it is based on her experiences in middle school. Her second novel, And Then, BOOM!, will be coming out the week of her visit. Lisa is an Indiana native, and we are blessed to have the chance to hear from someone in the literary field!

Health Clinic News

  • The Health Clinic at ZWest is requesting clothing for spring season. We are in need of gently used girls' shorts, leggings and t-shirts -- size youth medium/large to adult medium/large. Boys' t-shirts only -- size youth medium/large to adult medium/large. New socks would also be great! Thank you! Please drop off any clothing donations to the ZWest front office, or students can bring them to the Health Clinic.
  • When dropping off medications or medical supplies for the Health Clinic, please check in at the Front Office. The Clinic staff will be ready to assist you at the clinic window when available.
  • All medical forms are located on the ZCS website/Health Forms.
  • If you need to consult with the Health Clinic staff during the school day, please contact us at zwmnurse@zcs.k12.in.us.
  • Thank you for your patience during the school day.

PTO Highlights (new links!)

  • Teacher Appreciation Week! Our PTO will be collecting gift cards until April 26th to support our amazing teachers. You can also send money via Venmo. Click on the link above.
  • If anyone is interested in joining the PTO Board, or a committee for the 2024-2025 school year, please email Kristie at kgreenla@yahoo.com
  • March Meeting Minutes
  • PTO is asking for volunteers to help copy and cut Eagle cash for teachers and staff. Please CLICK HERE to sign up.
  • CLICK HERE to see what your ZWest teachers, staff, and bus drivers might share as their favorite snacks, gift cards, or school supply items. This makes it easier if you want to surprise them with a special treat for birthdays, holidays, or just as a thank you!
  • Want the latest on ZWest PTO events? Follow us on Remind @zwmspto. Also, check out our Facebook and Instagram pages. Search ZWEST PTO. Need a PTO question answered? Please email zwmspto@zcs.k12.in.us
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